Trinity - Vol. 9, Issue 9, September 2013 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

TRINITY AREA

Vol. 9, Issue 9, September 2013

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles

The Business & Dining Guide Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree

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Let’s be honest, being a parent is the hardest, most wonderful thing you’ve ever done. But hard gets harder when your child is diagnosed with a learning disability or disorder. The label in itself can be hard to swallow, even when you know that a label doesn’t make a child and even when you know that a label doesn’t make any difference in who your child really is, what they can become or what they can achieve. That said, it can still be hard to know what to do next with regard to your child’s individual success at home, in school and in life in general. When your child is diagnosed or

given a label of ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, an Asperger’s Spectrum disorder, a learning disability or a processing disorder, it’s hard to know what to do. For parents and families this can be a scary and overwhelming time, and while these issues have become almost commonplace over the last two decades, the answer to the root of the problem has not been agreed upon. The popular although controversial approach to “fixing” it, however, is to use modern medicine. There is another option. Brain Balance Achievement Centers offer a medicine-free, education-based Brain Balance Program that comprehensively helps each child reach their See “Brain Balance” on page 62.

Susan, a Sensory-Motor Coach at Brain Balance in Oldsmar works with student Autumn McGinnis

5K Race To Educate.........Page 3 News Briefs..............................4 Calendar..................................6 Varsity Club Restaurant....10-11 TCBY’s Newest Taste.............14 Paw Wash Plus..................18-19 The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group.............................22-23 1-800-GOT-JUNK?..........26-27 U R Cross Fit...................30-31 Quality Plus Cleaners........34-35 Ed Morse Autoplaza.........38-39 Trinity Memorial Gardens..42-43 Walk for Apraxia...............46-47 Flush Out Cancer...................52 The Law Office Of Charles S. Philips............................54-55 Powerful Ferrantellis.........60-61 Classifieds..............................66

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viding contracting services to clients back in the 70s and since he was old enough to pick up a hammer, Steven has been working in the industry and learning all the ways to success from his father and uncle. Steven’s first job, only job and passion have always been the craft of construction; remodeling and renovating homes to showcase fine quality and workmanship. See “Contracting” on page 58.

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Steven Anthony & Christopher Ramsey-Care are co-owners of Tampa Bay Contracting Company, LLC, which is co-located with RCI Flooring on U.S. Hwy 19 North in Palm Harbor

Tampa Bay Contracting Company, LLC serves the entire Tampa Bay area with honest communication, quality products and world-class service. Your home is a place of refuge – the place you and your family can make memories and enjoy one another and why not make it as comfortable and pleasant as possible. Tampa Bay Contracting Co. is a business to trust when it comes to style, design, accuracy and durability when looking to build or remodel your family’s home sweet home. Watching your family grow in a beautiful home

is an experience we all deserve to have; Tampa Bay Contracting Co. works to build relationships based on a strong foundation of trust, making your building and/or remodeling project as easy and relaxing for you as possible. Owner Steven Anthony carries on a family tradition of quality craftsmanship dating back to 1970. Construction practices and methods that have stood the test of time have been passed down from father to son and represent the building blocks that Tampa Bay Contracting Co. is made of. Steven’s father, Michael, began building an excellent reputation pro-

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From The Editor Kim Thomas

Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center Hosts Inaugural 5K Race to Educate On November 2, 2013, Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center will be hosting a 5K / 1-mile race to benefit educational programs in the Pasco County area. More specifically, the race will benefit two programs – the Advanced Placement program and the Interact Club – that are close to the hearts of Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center owners Mike and Christine Gilmore because their daughter Courtney was a very involved high school student in those programs. Mike and Christine are asking the public to join in the race to help honor Courtney. “Our daughter, Courtney and her friend Kimberlee, were in both of these programs giving us insight into the drive and cost necessary to excel in academics. On July 2, 2013, both young ladies were taken from us in a tragic car accident. We would like to fulfill their ambition and determina-

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tion by donating proceeds* of this race to the programs they were so passionately involved in. “Advanced Placement (AP) is a program in the United States created by the College Board offering collegelevel curriculum and examinations to high school students. American colleges often grant placement and course credit to students who obtain high scores above a certain number on the examinations. Unfortunately, a burden is placed upon so many bright students because much of the cost goes directly to the student for books and supplies. We want to take that burden from the student so that they can focus on their studies alone. “The Interact Club is an international organization of service and social clubs for young people of secondary school age that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship and

promotes international understanding and peace.” Mike & Christine Gilmore’s business, Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center, will host the run and is seeking sponsorships. Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center is located at 10720 SR 54, Suite 105 in Trinity, FL 34655. Please call 727-807-3295 for more information about registering for the 5K / 1-mile race or for sponsorship information. There will be a sign-up party on September 14, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Precise Nutrition & Fitness Center. Sign up that day and get a free smoothie! *A ledger will be made available to all those requesting to show the use of proceeds.

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By Diane Galemmo So You Think You Can Dance The Junior Service League is excited to announce its 5th Annual Dancing with the Local Stars contestants for 2013. This year’s “local stars” contestants are Becky Bennett of Healthy Families Pasco-Hernando; Duggan Cooley of United Way of Pasco; Tina Farrell of Team Farrell; Jeremy George of ServPro; Craig Laporte of Proly, Laporte and Mulligan, P.A.; and Melanie Snow Waxler of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. The professional dancers are Megan Whitstein, Erica Perez, Taisia Babiuk, David Schmidt, Stanislas Celnacov and Paul Friedlander. The stars will compete on Wed., Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave. in New Port Richey. Contestants will perform a ballroom dance with their assigned dance professional. The dance professionals are from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Palm Harbor. The winners will be determined by the number of votes re-

ceived. Each dollar equals one vote. Tickets for the event are $25 per person and include one vote for a favorite contestant. Sponsorships are also available. The proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior Service League. The League provides scholarships to high school seniors and supports several local charities throughout the year with monies raised at this event. The presenting sponsor of the event is Bob Memoli of Florida Luxury Realty. Contact event co-chairs at tinashelton@tampabay.rr.com or angela.j.gardner@wellsfargo.com. Support Pasco Youth at the 2013 Pasco Sheriff’s Golf Classic The 2013 Pasco Sheriff’s Golf Classic tournament supports Pasco youth charities each year. Once again, this year’s tournament will raise funds to support the Pasco Police Athletic League (PPAL), the largest law enforcement coordinated football and cheerleading org. in the Tampa Bay area. This year’s Golf Classic will be held

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at the beautiful Lexington Oaks Golf Club on Mon., Nov. 4, 2013. Lexington Oaks is an 18-hole championship layout located on S.R. 54, 1 milein Wesley Chapel with several exciting features, including a multitude of lakes and wetlands that can challenge any golfer. The golf course is located on S.R. 54, one mile west of I-75. Proceeds from the tournament will help to provide teamwork and leadership skill building opportunities for the children in our eight teams in the Pasco league. PPAL supports Pasco youth in both cheerleading and football in many Pasco communities including Zephyrhills, Trinity, New Port Richey, Land O' Lakes, Dade City, Hudson, Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel. Currently, more than 1,200 kids, ages five to fifteen, participate in PPAL. Check-in for the tournament will start at 7:30 a.m. on Mon., Nov. 4, and the shotgun start for the best-ball tournament will be at 9 a.m. Golf registration is $150 per person or $600 per foursome. Included in the price will be continental breakfast, 18-holes of golf, followed by a catered, sit-down luncheon at Lexington Oaks. For citizens or businesses who wish to support youth charities without hitting the links, spon-

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sorship opportunities are available. Golfers (and sponsors) can register and pay online via PayPal at www.PascoSheriff.com, or by printing out a form and sending in their payment. Look under the “Sheriff Chris Nocco” dropdown link and then click on Sheriff’s Golf Classic link. Awards will be given out to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, as well as thousands of dollars worth of prize drawings. Some of the prizes include golf equipment, vacation giveaways and certificates to many of the region’s golf courses. Registration deadline for the tournament is Oct. 25. For more information about the tournament, call the Pasco Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-854-2862, x 7732. Tampa Bay Beta Sigma Phi City Council Seeks New Members The Tampa Bay Area Beta Sigma Phi City Council is seeking new female members. If you are looking for the social benefit accompanied by assisting others, please contact Theta Beta President Anita Douglas at (727) 809-6269. She says, “Tampa City Council has a fantastic "RUSH" planned for January, and we are looking forward to meeting many new prospective members.”

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Community Calendar MMA Fight Night Sat., Sept. 28––held at All Sports Arena, 7715 Rutillio Ct. in New Port Richey; 727-845-7808. Tickets are $25 General Admission or $20 in advance. Call about VIP seats. Rotary Rat Pack – Vegas 60s Style Sat., Sept. 28, 6 PM–Midnight–– The Rotary Club of Trinity announces the theme of their 15th Annual Gala as Rotary Rat Pack – Vegas 60s Style with presenting sponsor Greg Henry, Inc. The much-anticipated black tie event will be held at Heritage Springs Country Club, 11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. The event will captivate guests by taking them back into Las Vegas hotels and casinos with all their glitz and glamour. Wearing the best 60s evening attire, guests will be entertained by Vegas Showgirls and enjoy dancing to the music of the past and present by Hologram. “Frank,” “Dean” or “Sammy” will be mingling with guests during cocktail hour as libations of Rat Pack Manhattans and Martinis are flowing and

complimentary souvenir photos are taken. Taste buds will be tantalized with a delectable gourmet surf and turf dinner. As always Trinity Rotary’s live and silent auctions will be filled with the highest quality items that you just can’t live without such as dinner for eight at Bonefish Grille and a weekend at the Innisbrook Resort and Spa complete with golf or spa and dinner. Tickets to the event are $125 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Becky Bennett at 727-967-7509 or email bbennetthfpasco@aol.com. FREE Pasco County Extension Service Program Sat., Sept. 28, 10–11 AM––Hydroponics: Discover secrets to success with growing hydroponically. Basic start-up equipment and care will be shared. This Pasco Extension seminar is FREE to the public. Location: Home Depot, 10017 US 19 in Port Richey.

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Wild, Wild West Dinner & Dance Fundraiser Oct. 5, 5 PM––Wild, Wild West Dinner & Dance sponsored by the Suncoast Health & Education Foundation, with all proceeds to go for student scholarships, will be held at the Aripeka Elks Lodge, 9135 Denton Ave. in Hudson. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Music and dancing will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and a silent auction starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 each. For information, email jcardalena@tampabay.rr.com or call 727-967-125.

Registration is now! The event will be followed by an awards reception and a week-long sale & exhibit at Artists’ Faire Gallery & Gift Shop, 111 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. Over $2000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Please contact Heather Risley at 727-937-7125 or www.tarponspringspleinair.com for more information. Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Art Association, a 501(c)3 organization, in cooperation with the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee.

Call for Artists and Photographers Paint & Photo Tarpon Springs Nov. 6–9––The Tarpon Springs Art Association, Inc. is calling for plein air artists and photographers who would like to participate in any or all of the 4th Annual 4-day event, Paint & Photo Tarpon Springs that will be held Nov. 6 – 9, 2013, to be held in Tarpon Springs, FL. Venues will include the famous Sponge Docks, Sunset Beach, Spring Bayou, and the quaint “fruit salad” area of the city, among others. All work must be done during this time period and within the city of Tarpon Springs.

Gobbler 5K Thanksgiving Morning Run Thanksgiving Morning––Starkey Park in New Port Richey is the site for the Gobbler 5K. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Hosted by First Christian Academy (727-943-7411), the Gobbler 5K promises to be a fun-filled family event. Sponsors are needed. Sponsorship forms and registration forms are online at www.Gobbler5K.com or Active.com. Participants will be chip timed and will receive a finisher’s medal, dri-fit t-shirt, parking pass and refreshments. See “Calendar on page 50.

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Get your Game On at the Varsity Club in Trinity By Julie Kanehl It’s September, and we’re back to school, the football season has begun, and it’s time to get serious about three things: family fun, excellent food and some serious sports. You’ll find all three at The Varsity Club in Trinity, located at 3523 Little Road, just north of S.R. 54. Whether you’re looking for a place for your big league or just the VIPs in your life, there’s something delicious on the menu for you and your team at the Varsity Club. The Varsity Club in Trinity is the third of its kind, but the first in Pasco County. Already becoming a fan favorite, The Varsity Club of Trinity follows in its siblings’ footprints by putting families first and by supporting youth sports at our local schools. The first Varsity Club restaurant opened in Clearwater in 1989, at the corner of U.S. 19 and Sunset Point Road, while the second Varsity Club opened in East Lake at the Brooker Creek Plaza in 2001. Both locations continue to support their community and are a home base to many families.

Drew Bartenope, Regional Manager of the Varsity Club in Trinity said, “We really focus on families and we are huge supporters of youth sports. Our other locations supported the Countryside Cougars and the East Lake Eagles, and the Trinity location is a big supporter of the Trinity Mustangs. We are all about supporting our community.” Jody Mohlar, owner of the Varsity Club restaurants, opened the Trinity location in March this year and already our Varsity Club has become the go-to place for tasty food, giant portions and their family-friendly atmosphere. The interior dining room is open and spacious, with tables and booths to accommodate parties both large and small. The outdoor patio is petfriendly and is the ideal place to enjoy live music twice a week when the weather permits. The Cheers-style, full-liquor bar offers ample seating, daily drink specials, and 20 taps on deck. Happy hour is every day from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. and all day on Monday. That makes Monday look better in any playbook!

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Far more than a sports bar, Varsity Club is totally family-focused. For the kiddos, there are games to play, TVs to watch, menus to color, and a really fun-loving and patient staff that caters to families with kids of all ages. Bartenope said, “We have all of the sports packages, college games, NFL, baseball, hockey – we show them all. It’s really great for those who want to watch more than one game at a time.” That’s right, sports fans; they have more than 25 TVs, including 3 big-screens! How perfect is that for my Fantasy Football League friends? Seriously! If you haven’t been to the new Varsity Club in Trinity yet, what are you waiting for? The Menu Scores! The Varsity Club menu scores,

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and it scores big every time. Regardless of how your team played, everyone wins when you eat at Varsity Club because it’s the great food that takes it home at the end of the day. This heavyweight of a menu features everything from appetizers and salads to burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Varsity Club even offers homemade pizzas, all of which are cooked to order. The hardest part is choosing what to order. There are 15 items on the kids’ menu alone, plus there’s even a Pee-Wee Menu that features baby food for the littlest benchwarmers on your team.

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There are so many big leaguers to choose from, that you may just have to come for lunch and dinner for a few weeks in a row just to catch up with the rest of the neighborhood.

Margherita Pizza

Boneless Wings

Diamondback Burger

When asked what the number one seller is at Varsity Club, Bartenope answered immediately, “Our boneless wings. They’re never frozen, cut fresh, and they’re the signature dish for us. We went through 20,000 pounds of boneless wings at the East Lake Varsity Club last year.” He adds, “Our wings all come with celery and our homemade blue cheese, too, which is cool.” Christy Swift said, “The boneless

chicken wings at Varsity Club are awesome.” Speaking of including things that other places make you pay for, most of the meals on the menu come with fries and they’re still under $10. You can’t beat that for solid, American food where the whole family is welcomed and attended to. All of your favorites are on this menu. Whether you’re in the mood

for a burger just the way you like it, or a tender, marinated chicken breast sandwich, grilled and topped with your favorites and served with fries, they’ve got all the regulars and more at Varsity Club. The daily specials at the Varsity Club in Trinity are pretty inventive. My favorite is the “Wrappy Meal.” Bartenope had to explain that one to me. He said, “It’s pretty much everything you’d get in a happy meal, except for the toy, put into a wrap! That’s the fries and everything!” Another popular item on the menu is the Varsity Club Dip, which is a roast beef sandwich that is piled high, covered in melted provolone cheese and served on a toasted garlic hoagie roll. Served with homemade au jus and fries, The Varsity Club Dip is just one of the many sandwiches on the “Hall of Fame” portion of the menu. Another Hall of Famer that deserves a shout-out is The “Cubbie,” which is a 1/4 pound hotdog served on a hoagie. Not a lot of places around that serve a good “dog!”

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Team Reel Recap Here’s what you can expect the rest of the season: It’s Happy Hour all day on Mondays, and on Tuesdays the kids eat free while the big kids can play Tuesday Trivia! Wednesdays are the perfect time to take your pooch out to eat because pets (who dine on the patio) eat free from the pet menu (which is available 7 days a week). The end of the week is a blast at Varsity Club, because Thursdays and Saturdays offer live music and Friday night is karaoke night. Curbside Pickup is a great option for busy nights – just put your order in and pull up to the curb between 5 p.m.–9 p.m., and the Varsity Club staff will bring your order right out to your car. You can’t make dinner any easier than that! Of course, you can always order Varsity Club food to go, and their food makes for great game night fare. So, whether you’re dining in or taking out, out on a date or bringing the whole team, you’ll find that the great food and the fun atmosphere at Varsity Club is tough to beat. The Varsity Club of Trinity is located at 3523 Little Road, just north of Walmart’s Little Rd. entrance. They are open Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m.–Midnight, and 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and until the big game ends on game nights. For more information or to order Curbside Pickup, call 727-232-2944. You can also visit them online at www.trinityvarsityclub.com, and like their page on facebook.

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TRINITY FANS AGREE, IT’S THE PERFECT MATCH! Silk® Chocolate Almond Met With Extraordinary Response Silk® Chocolate Almond, the first ever national dairyfree, almond milk-based frozen yogurt option, has proven immensely popular in its first week with TCBY reporting strong sales across the system. Fans in Trinity have spoken, and have helped make Silk Chocolate Almond the company’s most successful product launch since TCBY was the first to bring Greek frozen yogurt to the market in 2012, continuing the brand’s commitment to innovation in the frozen yogurt industry. Due to the immense popularity and overwhelmingly positive support of Silk Chocolate Almond, some locations including Pasco County have already sold out of the new product less

than a week after it hit stores. “We couldn’t be happier with the incredible response by old and new TCBY fans for this innovative new flavor,” said Famous Brands International CEO Neal Courtney. “We knew we had something special when we teamed up with Silk and we’re happy to see that our fans are enjoying our perfect match.” Part of the popularity of Silk Chocolate Almond can be attributed to the fact that for the first time in the company’s history and in the industry there is a non-dairy, plant-based option allowing guests with dietary restrictions the ability to enjoy TCBY’s famous product. Residents of Pasco and Pinellas Counties who were previously unable to enjoy TCBY due to milk allergies can now dig in to Silk Chocolate Almond. “The response we’ve seen so far has been incredible,” said Jenifer SilarMills. “We’re reaching a new group of customers and our regular customers love the new flavor. It’s going

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fast, but we’ll have more real soon!” While fans of new Silk Chocolate Almond may fear that their new favorite flavor is running out, they can rest easy knowing that more of the popular new item will be available by the end of August. TCBY and Silk are celebrating their “perfect match” with “The Perfect Match” campaign on social media. Fans are encouraged to join in the celebration by posting to social media, utilizing the #TCBYPerfectMatch hashtag, and by entering the “You + Beach = The Perfect Match” sweepstakes for the chance to win a trip for two to a Caribbean destination of their choice, including airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, and $500 spending cash. The sweepstakes launches in conjunction with Silk® Chocolate Almond and runs through August 22nd, 2013. In addition to the Caribbean getaway, weekly winners will receive iPad Minis and daily winners will receive $25 TCBY gift cards. More information is avail-

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able via “The Perfect Match” Facebook app. For more information, franchise.tcby.com and silk.com. ABOUT TCBY TCBY is the first and largest frozen yogurt brand, leading the industry with its new self-serve concept. With more than 30 years of experience, TCBY is a successful model that has fueled the growth of a thriving industry. TCBY, which currently has 400-plus franchise locations systemwide, offers an extensive product line, with all yogurt flavors low in fat, nonfat, or no sugar added. TCBY launched its new frozen yogurt classification called “Super Fro-Yo,” the healthiest frozen yogurt product available in the market. TCBY was also the first brand to market Greek Frozen Yogurt. TCBY is part of Famous Brands International and a sister company to Mrs. Fields. For more information, visit www.tcby.com or franchising.tcby.com.

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2389 hts sf 3/2/3 This home has formal living & dining rooms plus family room. The kitchen has ecru cabinets w/pullout shelves, under cabinet lighting, breakfast bar w/pendant light. Master w/2 walk in closets & 2 generous sized bedrooms. enclosed lanai w/tile flooring and an extended lanai w/hot tub to relax w/a view of the pond! $299,000

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og!” D y t r i D t the u b g n i h t y y Ever l p p u S e W “ best in pet care products, grooming By Katie Thomas Paw Wash Plus is your premier destination for self service and full service pet washing and grooming. Paw Wash Plus provides the best in unique products for your best friend; products that are of the highest quality and safe to your pets’ health. With do-it-yourself dog wash stations, bath time can be a bonding experience that you and your dog will both enjoy. Or, or just hand your pooch over to the awesome, caring staff at Paw Wash Plus and your dog will be clean in no time at all. Either way, your pooch will have a great experience at Paw Wash Plus, designed for the comfort of both dogs and their owners. With two locations serving New Port Richey, Trinity and the surrounding Tampa Bay area; Paw Wash Plus is dedicated to providing you the

services and all the necessities for keeping your pup tail-wagging-happy! Kim Crane opened the custom designed dog washing business on Seven Springs Boulevard in 2008. Due to friendly service, excellent products and a great setup – plus a commitment to community and rescue organizations through its Annual Barktoberfest – Paw Wash Plus has continued to grow and recently opened a second store on Massachusetts Avenue in New Port Richey. This location was formerly known as “The Classy Canine” and was in business for over 18 years. Kim purchased the new location after the previous owner, beloved groomer Patty Wolf, passed away from cancer in February. Now, re-branded under the Paw Wash Plus name, Kim has added a selection of retail products including healthy food, treats, toys, supplements and bakery treats, while keeping the

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same friendly staff that clients know and love. “The wonderful staff that was originally with The Classy Canine – Kim Caspersen and Gina Morelli – will continue at the location and have become a great addition to our Paw Wash Plus family,” says Kim. With two storefronts, Paw Wash Plus is now able to offer clients all the fantastic original services in addition to new products that are great for you and your dog. Paw Wash Plus was designed with your convenience in mind, whether you choose to utilize the self-service bathing stations or full service option. The self-service bathing stations are uniquely designed for both big and small dogs, complete with steps for the dog to climb up to the washtub and an

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adjoining area for drying. If you really love to pamper your pooch, Paw Wash Plus offers the best in spa services for dogs such as Blueberry Facials to help remove tear stains and odors, nail painting, scented shampoos and holistic natural shampoos that help your dogs skin. Choose one or a combination of services for your best friend. In addition to quality products for grooming, Paw Wash Plus has a full stock of healthy treats, food, flea control products, toys and custom gear that keeps your pup looking stylish and staying fit! The Bakery at Paw Wash Plus offers an assortment of handmade treats, birthday cakes and healthy snacks that are all natural and fresh! Your dog will

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Paw Wash Plus and save yourself the hassle of doing it at home. You will be provided with exceptional service, friendly help and you are sure to love everything Paw Wash Plus has to offer! For grooming appointments, please call ahead. The crew at Paw Wash Plus is excited to meet you and your pet so stop on in for a paw shake! Another great way to meet the Paw Wash Plus crew is to attend the muchanticipated Barktoberfest!

be delighted to take a bite out of one of Paw Wash Plus’ bakery treats; they look so good make sure you don’t confuse them with your own cookies! Paw Wash Plus offers rewards for purchases made in the store on services and products. Customers receive points to be redeemed toward a FREE selfserve bath or a FREE grooming addon. For every 100 points accumulated, you have your choice of either option. There also is a Rewards and Referral Program, rewarding you for referring your friends and family to the shop. You’ll have an opportunity to earn a $5 add-on discount toward grooming or 50-percent off of a self-service wash. It’s just a way of saying thanks! The next time your pup needs a scrubbing, bring your furry friend to

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6th Annual Barktoberfest is Sunday, October 20th! Kim gives back to our fur-friendly community. Every year Paw Wash Plus hosts Barktoberfest, a charity event benefiting local rescue groups. The 6th Annual Barktoberfest will be held at Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 20th. It will be a tail-waggin’ good time! This year, Kim is dedicating Barktoberfest to her mother. “We dedicate the 6th Annual Barktoberfest event to a special member of the Paw Wash family, Diane Clokey,” shares Kim. “Diane was an essential part of the event planning committee and a valuable member of our team. Her incredible efforts and dedication in planning our Barktoberfest event for the last six years has helped make it such a loved

and successful community event. Diane Clokey lost her battle with cancer on Sept 6, 2013, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.” All dogs and their owners are invited to participate in the fun; dogfriendly vendors, demonstrations, dog costume contests, food and games will be held for you and your family to enjoy! A silent auction will take place with donations provided by local area businesses. Enter your dog into Pasco County’s largest pet costume contest and the pet talent contest for the chance to win prizes! The costume contest is hilarious and a really fun event to participate in. Participants compete for best biker dog, most original, cutest costume, spookiest costume, best overall, best diva dog and owner/pet look-alike. Even if you don’t win, it is a howl to see all the dogs dressed up in their fun outfits! If you and your family are looking for a companion, Barktoberfest is host to many adoption programs. The great October weather, shady park and petfriendly fun will offer a fantastic opportunity to fall in love with a new member for your family! This year’s Barktoberfest will also feature a Car and Truck Cruise-In sponsored by Richey Region AACA - Antique Automobile Club of America. The Cruise-In is to take place

around Orange Lake. If you would like to volunteer at the 2013 Barktoberfest, please email pawwashplus@yahoo.com or call 727375-7070. Admission is free, so don’t miss out on this family friendly event! Paw Wash Plus located at 2319 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey is open Mon. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 9 am. – 5 p.m. on Sun., and can be reached at (727) 3757070. Paw Wash Plus located at 6343 Massachusetts Ave. is open Mon. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and can be reached at (727) 847-3030. Check out all Paw Wash Plus has to offer at www.pawwashplus.com.

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The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group is a Good Choice for Your Family By Julie Kanehl When you have a baby, everything changes, and suddenly it’s so important to have a doctor for your child – someone that you can trust and turn to when the most important person in your life is sick. As your family grows, your children will be at the doctor a lot for checkups, physicals, immunizations, and regular runof-the-mill childhood illnesses – in other words, you’ll be there a lot! That’s why it’s so important to have a doctor at the ready that takes the time to know you and your family. Located at 2044 Trinity Oaks Boulevard, The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group is convenient to Trinity, East Lake, New Port Richey and Tarpon Springs. Created by a husband and wife doctor team whose practice and family have grown together within our community for the last 16 years, The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group is a great choice for families. Their beautiful office is on the second floor of the Trinity Medical Arts Building, and their waiting room

is divided so that children who are well don’t have to sit with the children who are sick. This is so nice for parents who are taking their children in for well visits, physicals and shots. The friendly staff makes everyone feel comfortable, and they make an effort to value everyone’s time by seeing their patients as soon as they can. Meet the Doctors! Douglass M. Hasell, M.D. graduated with honors from The University of California in Santa Barbara before receiving his M.D. at The Medical University of South Carolina. After earning his M.D., he completed his Residency at the University of California in Irvine, where he met his wife, Thuy T. Pham, M.D., who was also completing her Residency in Pediatrics. Dr. Pham’s background is quite impressive. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University, and earned her M.D. at the University of California in San Diego in 1988. Dr. Pham is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and is the only pediatrician who is also a Board Certified Lactation Consultant in the Tampa Bay Area. Dr. Pham is an expert at helping new nurs-

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Board Certified Pediatricians and are Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Drs. Hasell and Pham have an incredible background that includes experience overseas where they had to be extremely resourceful working with children who were extremely sick. That experience, on top of their formal education, and their practical education as parents, make them an amazing pediatric team. Over the years, the staff has grown to include Dr. Sheridan Hernandez, M.D. who was born in the U.K. and moved to the U.S. when she was a teenager. Dr. Hernandez graduated Summa Cum Laude from the City College of New York before earning her M.D. from Cornell University Medical College. She completed her pediatric residency training at Columbia Medical Center in New York City. As parents themselves, the doctors at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group truly understand their role in your family’s life. Speaking of families, Dr. Hernandez’s daughter, Nathalie, is a very popular person at the practice, because she was recently a contestant on NBC’s The Voice! Dr. Hasell and

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Pham and their children are also very musical. In fact Dr. Hasell and his children have a band called Triple Haze, and this fall Triple Haze along with Nathalie Hernandez will be performing to live audiences, including a fundraiser benefit promoting Skin Cancer screenings. Christopher Pope, ARNP, CPNP, is also popular around the practice, especially with the kids! His upbeat and positive attitude is just one of the things that families who go to The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group are talking about. Chris Pope is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with his B.S. in nursing before earning his Masters in Nursing at the University of Missouri in St. Louis. Chris has specialized in pediatrics since 1996 including three years at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida and four years at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. One of the things that Chris Pope facilitates is a great program at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group called Fit4AllKids Weight Management and Fitness. This is a program developed by All Children’s Hospital aimed at helping families change the way they look at nutrition. The obesity epidemic is real,

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and it’s affecting our families, which is why nutrition is something that all of the doctors and staff at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group are passionate about. Drs. Hasell and Pham have received additional training in nutrition so they can help their patients achieve the highest standards in nutrition. “We train together, which makes us very consistent in how we practice,” says Dr. Hasell. “We’re more of a family, we have one location, and we get to know our families.” Dr. Pham adds, “We take a more personal approach. One of our biggest passions is to inspire parents and families to be in charge of their health to become fit and healthy as a whole – body, mind and spirit.” From Newborn Colic to College Colds Whether you’re up in the middle of the night with your toddler who has a fever, or your teenager has the flu, the doctors at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group are ready. From their focus on the importance of breastfeeding and healthy eating, to common colds, to menstruation and hormones, they’ve got you covered. Their focus is on consistent, personal attention for their patients. From newborns to young adults, no

matter how complex the medical poblem, they are there to both comfort and advise. For parents who are expecting, it’s popular to come in and meet your pediatrician and to form a relationship, because you don’t want to wait until a baby is sick and fussy to decide whom to see. Dr. Hasell says, “We encourage people to come in and meet us.” Dr. Hasell says, “We are on staff at Mease Countryside Hospital, The Medical Center of Trinity, and Florida Hospital North Pinellas, which used to be Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, and we are on the Affiliate Staff at All Children’s. We enjoy going to the hospital to meet the babies who will be coming to our practice. “ As kids grow, it’s important that they get used to seeing a doctor regularly, especially for well visits, because it gives them a chance to ask questions of their doctor that they might not ask their parents. This is especially important in the teen years. Dr. Hasell says, “We see a lot of patients with upper respiratory tract infections, ear infections, stomach viruses. We also help children with special needs, and we diagnose and treat ADD and ADHD.” Dr. Pham says, “We see a lot of

adolescents. It’s good that they get used to going to a checkup every year, because it teaches them to put the responsibility of their health into their hands. If they get used to going when they’re well, they’ll feel comfortable talking to a doctor that they trust when they have a problem.” They see it all at The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group, making it easy for parents to know that they are in good hands, with experienced medical professionals. In fact, for the past 16 years, Dr. Hasell has been the Medical Director for the Pasco Child Protection Team, helping to diagnose and treat children who may have been abused. Dr. Hasell is also a Trinity Rotary Club member, which he says he enjoys because all of the funds raised go towards children’s charities. If you’re looking for a pediatric practice for your family, choose The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group located at 2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd., Suite 235 in Trinity, on the 2nd floor of the Trinity Medical Arts Building. To make an appointment, please call 727-375-KIDS (5437), visit their website at www.thepediatricspecialistsmedicalgroup.com or “like” their page on facebook.

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hen I asked 1-800-GOTJUNK? owners Troy and Rachelle White what the strangest thing their team has ever hauled away, they had a quick reply, “A coffin, tollbooth, and truckloads of mannequins.” 1-800-GOTJUNK? is a full-service junk removal service for your home or business including offices, retail locations, and constructions sites. Wherever you have junk in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties, 1-800-GOTJUNK? will come haul it away for you. “No job is too big or too small,” says Troy. “Our friendly professional haulers will handle almost any kind of junk as long as it is non-hazardous. We pick up single items or can handle multiple truckloads of junk for commercial and residential clients. Our friendly, uniformed drivers will do all the lifting for you, clean up, and haul your junk away. More than 60 percent of what we haul away is recycled or reused and our haulers will do the sorting for you to determine if something should go to the dump, local chari-

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than 2.4 billions pounds of junk from the landfill. Troy says, “Our employees will sort through your junk and pull out the pieces that can be reused, recycled, or repurposed so that you don’t have to. All you have to do is point us to your pile of junk and let us take care of the rest.” Great Customer Service: The Tampa 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise has won customer service of the year and franchise of the year awards and Troy and Rachelle pride themselves on the great customer service that they and all the employees at 1-800GOT-JUNK? provide to their customers. “We are committed to providing our customers with up-

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in foreclosure and estate clean outs, as well as tenant trash outs. 1-800GOT-JUNK? is fully licensed and insured and their commitment to excellence will ensure that your home or place of business is spotless in no time. Commitment to Community: Troy and Rachelle also feel a deep commitment to helping their community and have helped out local organization such as Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, Attention Home, and Youths Empowered to Achieve. Appliances, mattresses, carpet,

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“Your Gym is Boring. CrossFit Isn’t!” By Katie Thomas CrossFit is a combination of constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity, resulting in physical fitness far beyond what you will attain with an ordinary workout. With classes offered multiple times per day, and no more than 16 athletes each class, you will receive the personal attention you need in a safe and friendly environment. U R CrossFit is conveniently located in the West Pasco Industrial Park at the corner of SR 54 and Duck Slough Boulevard in Trinity. Amanda and Brian Maucere

opened U R CrossFit almost three years ago in a 900-sq.-ft. location in Downtown Longleaf. After an explosion of growth, the couple decided to move in late 2012 into a 5,000-sq.-ft. training facility. With a continued dedication to complete customer service, two five-ton A/C units pumping cool air, and the space to stretch out a bit, they doubled their athletes in just a few months. Brian learned about CrossFit as a contract firefighter in Iraq in 2009. Over a period of 15 months he went from doing an occasional workout with various military men and women,

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to take the necessary steps to start U R CrossFit. Brian says, “I am extremely lucky to have a wife that completely supported my goal of owning a CrossFit training facility. We planned it together, got certified as instructors, and now it is not only our business, but we consider our athletes part of our family.” In addition to instructing part time at Owners Amanda, Brian and their daughter love the U R CrossFit, Amanda challenging workout at family-friendly U R CrossFit works as a licensed and to obtaining his Level 1 Certification registered dietitian in the Tampa area. from CrossFit. For Brian, the path She provides nutrition services includfrom an athlete to a coach was a famil- ing private counseling, group proiar one. He obtained his black belt at grams, and a yearly no-cost nutrition 13 and went on to teach hundreds of challenge to members of U R CrossFit karate classes before leaving for college ensuring they have all the tools they at 18. After college and working as a need to perform at their best. Both firefighter he learned the importance Brian and Amanda know that good of physical fitness and nutrition. When nutrition helps their athletes excel not he returned home from Iraq, he talked only at life, but also during their workto Amanda about how he fell in love outs. They want to make sure everywith the fundamentals of CrossFit and one has access to nutrition guidance how it reminded him of his days as a provided by an expert in nutrition. karate instructor. The couple decided The U R CrossFit team recently im-

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U R CrossFit in Odessa features 5,000-sq.-ft. of air-conditioned space outfitted for the ultimate CrossFit workout plemented a new monthly program called YoutriFit, which is an online based community that perfectly compliments doing CrossFit. Amanda says, “If you are serious about getting fit, you cannot out-work a poor diet. YoutriFit provides the motivation to keep you on track with your nutrition goals.” U R CrossFit: Train Hard, Feel Great! U R CrossFit offers infinite scalability, meaning there is no fitness level necessary to get started. They routinely instruct the former couch potato right next to the former collegiate

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athlete. Regardless of where you start, U R CrossFit will help you gain the knowledge and strength necessary to reach your fitness goals. CrossFit training is not as expensive as a personal training program and offers you the chance to become part of a team, make friends, and have fun while working out. Brian says, “We want a longstanding relationship with all our members and we call you when we haven’t seen you in a while. We are working on building a community here that is fun and gives you results.” When I first heard about CrossFit, I felt intimidated by the thought of extreme training and being too

weak to finish a session. Brian and Amanda explained that all new members must take introduction classes called On Ramp, so that everyone knows how to perform the basic movements of CrossFit. On Ramp consists of four, one-hour classes that help ensure all athletes understand how to move safely and efficiently through the workouts. Absolutely no experience is needed to start U R CrossFit, so don’t be intimidated – anyone can do it! Brian says, “The hardest part about CrossFit training is getting yourself in the door. Once you are here we will guide you all the way through your workout. Our goal is to get you in, out, and on with your life in an hour.” Amanda and Brian run U R CrossFit as a family-friendly environment; all staff members wear uniforms, athletes keep their shirts on during the workout, and there is always somebody walking around more than willing to answer any questions you may have. Aaron Leech (a former collegiate diver) says, “This place has a great family style atmosphere! I wouldn’t want to train anyplace else!” CrossFit is designed to suit your level of ability, so everyone will end his or her workout equally tired. You truly

build your strength and level of fitness during every session you attend. By using a combination of real-life movements, metabolic conditioning, gymnastics, weightlifting, and nutrition, U R CrossFit offers all the necessities to get you prepped for a fit-body that will benefit you in every aspect of your everyday life. So what are you waiting for? Your Introductory CrossFit class is FREE. Introductory classes are held at 9 a.m. every Saturday. On Ramp classes – required before CrossFit classes – are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, but Brian and Amanda are open to offering additional classes upon request. CrossFit classes (open to anyone who has completed On Ramp training) are held Monday through Friday at various times starting at 5:20 a.m. until 7 p.m., and at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. on Saturday. Brian, Amanda and the U R CrossFit team always go the extra mile to help you out during your fitness journey, so feel free to go visit or call with any questions you may have. U R CrossFit is located at 2552 Merchant Avenue just behind CVS at the corner of SR 54 and Duck Slough Blvd. Call (727) 534-6967 for more information or visit www.URCrossFit.com. “Like” U R CrossFit @ facebook.com/urcrossfit for updates and news.

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Quality Plus Cleaners – Expert Care for Your Clothing & Textiles By Marcy Sanford Do shirt stains stress you out? Are you anxious about clothing alterations? Have obnoxious odors on household fabrics started to overwhelm you? Then you need to turn to Quality Plus Cleaners for expert help. Since 1985 people who take pride in their clothes and home have relied on Quality Plus Cleaners for their superior dry cleaning and laundry services. Let the friendly, clothing professionals at your local Quality Plus Cleaners help you look your best today. Locally owned and operated, Quality Plus Cleaners’ expert fabric care professionals take great pride in the attention to detail and remarkable care they give to every item that comes to them. From dress shirts to fur coats, leather jackets to wedding gowns, every item that comes to Quality Plus Cleaners undergoes a complete inspection before the dry cleaning process. They assess the item and determine the best cleaning methods and techniques needed to give your clothing the best results. To guarantee that your clothing is returned to you looking as good as brand new, Quality Plus Cleaners also

inspects the hems, buttons, shoulder pads, and trimmings on your clothes and reinforces or repairs them when necessary. Shirts: When you drop off your clothes at Quality Plus Cleaners, you can be assured that their gentle cleaning methods will reduce the wear and tear on your shirts. They do not use harsh chemicals and they wash clothing at a temperature that greatly reduces fading and fraying over time. Once cleaned, they perfectly press collars and cuffs and each shirt is hand finished and packed. Leather, Suede, Fur: Quality Plus Cleaners are experts at cleaning leather, suede, fur, or garments with suede, fur, or leather trim. They can even finish and restore and repair rips and tears and replace worn or torn linings. Alterations: Quality Plus Cleaners offer the finest professional tailoring and alterations. Their experienced team of tailors and seamstresses can handle it all from minor alterations to major tailoring. The highly knowledgeable alterations staff uses state-of-the-art sewing equipment to guarantee that your garment will fit perfectly. They specialize in couture alterations, which includes

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and thorough cleaning and restoration for area rugs, drapery, and table, bed, and bath linens. Quality Plus Cleaners is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to clean the most delicate fabrics. If you need drapes, curtains, or window treatments cleaned, Quality Plus Cleaners can send a professional customer service representative to detach and re-hang your drapery. Quality Plus Cleaners’ reputation with household items is so well known that many national insurance companies turn to them to restore their clients’ clothing, draperies, and home furnishings when smoke and water damage occur. Same Day Service for Dry Cleaning: If you bring an item to Quality Plus Cleaners by 9 a.m., you’ll be able to pick it up after 5 p.m. the same day. They also offer home and office delivery. Your Cleaner, Greener Cleaners: Quality Plus Cleaners is dedicated to using environmentally friendly products and state-of-the art equipment. Their environmentally friendly cleaning methods mean that when you bring a garment to Quality Plus Cleaners, it won’t be exposed to harsh chemicals and will be returned to you with no harsh smells or chemicals that will irritate your skin. Not only is this practice good for you and the environment, but

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it is also good for your garment since no harsh chemicals means the fabric will last longer. Quality Plus Cleaners is a family owned business that has been dedicated to their customers since they opened their first store in 1985. Now, 23 stores later, you are sure to find a Quality Plus Cleaners that is convenient to where you live or work and you can be sure that you’ll always receive the same service and dedication to excellence. “We recruit people who care about clothes,” says owner Hass Agemy. “Every item is cleaned at our facilities on Race Track Road so we can ensure it meets our standards of perfection. We are great at removing the most difficult stains – even blueberry and red wine and nothing leaves our cleaning room until it is spot free.” Quality Plus Cleaners has three locations near your neighborhood: 9754 Little Rd. @ (727) 869-4399; 10900 SR 54 at the Shoppes at Trinity Crossing @ (727) 807-3257; and at Trinity Oaks Plaza, 9945 Trinity Blvd. @ (727) 376-2128. Visit www.QPCleaners.com for all store locations and to get the latest on weekly specials and coupons. Hours for all locations are Mon. Fri., 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU AT ED MORSE AUTOPLAZA By Julie Kanehl Ed Morse Autoplaza knows that when you buy a car, you’re making more than an investment; you’re creating a relationship that goes far beyond the initial paperwork. At Ed Morse, their aim is to build a relationship that continues throughout the life of your car, and hopefully throughout your life as well. More than 65 years of family owned and operated business experience has taught them that nothing is more important than offering premier customer service, having knowledgeable sales and service personnel, while providing an exemplary variety of all that the automotive industry has to offer. At Ed Morse Autoplaza, it’s all about you! The Ed Morse Autoplaza, located at 10133 US 19 N in Port Richey, just north of Gulf View Square Mall, showcases Buick, GMC, Mazda and hundreds of certified and pre-owned vehicles, and is part of the larger Ed Morse Automotive Group. The history of this company is one of the things that make it so unique. In an

industry that sometimes comes off as impersonal and sales heavy, the Ed Morse way is the “people-first” approach. Perhaps that’s because it is truly family owned and operated. It all started with Ed Morse, a decorated WWII Veteran who started a small car rental company with his father right here in Florida in 1946; growing it to over 2,000 vehicles and then merging with National Car Rentals, where Ed served as CEO. In 1963, the Morse family purchased their first car dealership and just a few years later they began a relationship with GM that would span generations. Since then, the Ed Morse Automotive

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Group has grown to include 15 dealerships, 17 automotive franchises, and 10 different brands. Speaking of generations, Ted Morse, Ed’s son, and his children, Teddy and Catherine, continue to play a role in the company’s operations. In fact, Ted Morse, who is now the Owner and Operator, President and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group, grew up in the industry and had the distinction of being a Service Manager, Sales Manager and General Manager before he took over the reins from his dad. At Ed Morse, they understand that buying a car is more than just great prices and a great selection – it is

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their commitment to being great to their customers. And that distinction has set them apart over the years. Another distinction is the many awards that they have earned. Most recently, Ed Morse Autoplaza won the distinguished Mark of Excellence Award for both Buick and GMC, which is a much sought-after award by all GM dealerships. Additionally, they earned “The Jack Smith Leadership Award,” by General Motors. Experience the Ed Morse Difference The Ed Morse Autoplaza in Port Richey offers a full lineup of Buick,

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to what our customers really want and need.” When shopping for a new car, whether you’re looking for a luxury sedan like the stunning new Buick Lacrosse or you’re in the market for a Crossover, like the popular GMC Acadia that seats 7; it won’t be hard to find the right car, at the right price at Ed Morse. Mike Hennagir, the Ed Morse Autoplaza’s customers enjoying a Mazda Sales Manager at Ed pancake breakfast during their owner’s clinic Morse Autoplaza in Port Richey explains that Ed GMC and Mazda vehicles with prices and styles to fit any budget. The selec- Morse is different because as a comtion and quality of their new and certi- pany they are committed to the community. He says, “We all live and work fied pre-owned vehicles is impressive, in this community, and we see our and their motto over the years has customers at Publix and Outback and been “Ed Morse is Going to Save You!” Save you money – Yes. Save you all around town. Our goal is to build relationships that last.” the hassle of having to shop around at The goal at Ed Morse Autoplaza a million places – Yes. But most imis to continue to provide exemplary portantly, Ed Morse Autoplaza will save you from having a bad car-buying service, far beyond the day of purchase. One of the ways that they do experience, proving yet another Ed this is to offer quarterly Owner’s ClinMorse motto, “For Value and For ics, which offer real world helpful adService, it’s Ed Morse!” vice on prolonging the life of your Mark Belviso, General Manager vehicle. The last Owner’s Clinic was a of the Port Richey Ed Morse Autofun pancake breakfast that included plaza says, “We take the time to listen

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tips on everything from choosing the right tires to better gas mileage and everything in between. They also shared the benefits of having your car worked on at their service department. Ed Morse Autoplaza has the expert certified mechanics, all the latest technology, and their prices are completely comparable, so why would you take a chance anywhere else? Belviso explained their approach to service by saying, “We spend at least $15,000 per technician for their training, and we make the investments that will ensure the best possible service. We also make a huge investment into having the special tools that are specific to each of the cars that we sell.” Ed Morse takes a personalized approach to service, as well as sales, and they service other makes and models as well. Belviso says, “We customize your service because we take the time to talk to you about your experience. We also have access to all of the latest service bulletins, and nobody has access to that information but a dealership like us.” This fall, all of the newest 2013 and 2014 models that Buick, GMC and Mazda have to showcase will be on display and ready to test drive, so

come and see the difference that Ed Morse Autoplaza’s commitment to excellence can make. Ed Morse Gives Back! The holiday season is right around the corner, and Ed Morse Automotive Group is once again participating in their annual holiday tradition, taking part in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. They will be collecting new, unwrapped toys as well as new bikes for children who are less fortunate. Ed Morse also supports Sand Soldiers of America, The Salvation Army, Domestic Violence Shelters in our area and many more local deserving charities. The Ed Morse Autoplaza offers Buick, GMC, Mazda and hundreds of certified and preowned vehicles and is located at 10133 US 19 N in Port Richey. The sales hours are: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat., 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sun. For information on purchasing or leasing a vehicle, or to schedule a service appointment for any make and model car, call (727) 862-541l. Visit them online and even view their vehicle inventory at www.edmorseautoplaza.com.

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Peaceful Endings for All Faiths Begin at Trinity Memorial Gardens By Julie Kanehl How would you like to be remembered? Let’s face it, it’s not the hottest topic to talk about over the dinner table, but it is an important one. Shouldn’t we at least have the conversation about how we’d like to be remembered when the time comes? Shouldn’t we have an opinion and make it known now, and choose the way we would want to be memorialized? Trinity Memorial Gardens, at 12609 Memorial Drive in Trinity, just off of S.R. 54, is fully prepared to help people of all faiths make these difficult decisions while honoring their beliefs and making the grieving process as easy as possible. Choosing your legacy is important, and while it may be a tough, often uncomfortable conversation to have, it’s one worth having. The greatest gift you can give to your family after you pass is to have your wishes in writing,

your plans in place, and better yet – your final goodbye completely arranged. In the midst of grief and loss, it’s an unimaginable task for a grieving family member to wonder, “What would they have wanted?” The professional staff at Trinity Memorial Gardens, which is locally and independently owned, is experienced at guiding individuals and families on how someone should be remembered. Whether working with individuals who want to have their plans in place way in advance, or working with mourning families who have recently lost a loved one, the kind, experienced staff members are helpful in navigating the many choices and options involved, so that your family can be comforted, and each person’s final wishes can be brought to fruition. General Manager David Czech says, “Our focus is educating the community about their options. There are endless options, and families don’t

know that; they don’t know until it is time.” He explains, “It’s a ministry that we do in actually engaging in educating the community on death and dying.” Trinity Memorial Gardens is prepared to help families remember the individual who has passed by celebrating their lives and making their funeral as unique and personal as the individual, or the family, would like it to be. Catering to families of all faiths, they have a beautiful facility for funeral services, an expansive and beautifully manicured cemetery and offer crematory services

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heavy burden off of children, loved ones, and siblings who may have to guess on important decisions such as burial versus cremation. In fact, many are designing funerals that focus less on their passing and more on the beautiful life and the relationships that made their lives so special. In order to do so, some difficult questions have to be asked. Here are a few of the tough questions. Do you want to be buried? Would you like a fancy casket or a simple one? Would you prefer to be cremated? Would you want an urn? Would you prefer to be scattered? Would you like a headstone? Would you prefer to be buried with someone or by someone? Would you prefer to be placed in an aboveground

mausoleum? These are just a few of the many questions that the employees of Trinity Memorial Gardens are prepared to help you decide. Whatever your personal wishes are, it’s important to share your wishes and make a plan. The questions are hard now; imagine how much harder they would be for your children or loved ones in the days following your passing. Prearranging your funeral takes the burden off of your family, and gives you peace of mind. Czech says, “Prearranging has so many benefits. It’s the greatest gift you can ever leave your family. Another benefit is that when you prearrange, you lock in the price and can pay over a period of time for the funeral you desire.” If you haven’t thought about it, it’s time to start the dialogue with those around you, and you’ll be surprised by the answers, because they may not be the answers that you ex-

pected. Whatever your wishes, it’s as easy as sitting down with the professionals at Trinity Memorial Gardens and making a plan. Prearranged funerals are like giving a final gift to those who love and cherish you the most. Trinity Memorial Gardens Helps Families Grieve Many people believe that the funeral is for the person who has passed, but when you think about it, a funeral is really a time and a place for everyone who loved you to come together in unity and go through the many emotions that go with grieving. There are many stages to grief, and funerals, while sad, are helpful in the healing process for those who are mourning. The beautiful and recently renovated funeral home at Trinity Memorial Gardens can accommodate many different styles of funerals, from intimate family gatherings, to large wakes where hundreds of people may come to pay their respects. Equally, the vast 40-acre cemetery, which is only 40% developed at this time, is a serene place to say goodbye, and to come and visit with those who have passed. The beautiful cemetery at Trinity Memorial Gardens is reminiscent of a park, with beautiful landscaping, fountains and flowers. This tranquil landscape is divided into large sections that are designated by faith. In

essence, there are many mini-cemeteries within the grounds that cater to different faiths, as well as lovely grounds dedicated to those who prefer a nondenominational burial. Also on the grounds is an impressive mausoleum that offers indoor and outdoor burial options. The cathedral-like stained glass windows welcome visitors into a climate-controlled atmosphere where family members can sit comfortably, rain or shine, and honor those who have died. From plots for one, to private mini estates and family dedicated mausoleums, Trinity Memorial Gardens can help your loved one rest in peace, and give survivors a place to come and peacefully remember those who have gone ahead. If someone you love has passed away, think of Trinity Memorial Gardens, for they can help you and your family create a funeral arrangement for your loved one that will be heartfelt, personal and peaceful. Czech says, “We aim to be pillars of strength and certainty in our community.” If you are ready to make your wishes known, and in doing so, give a long-lasting gift to your loved ones by preparing arrangements now, please consider working with the experienced Trinity Memorial Gardens staff, who will make the process as easy and comfortable as possible. Their mission statement says it all: “We pledge to fulfill our trust and obligation to every Trinity Memorial Gardens family property owner and to all the communities we serve.” Trinity Memorial Gardens is located at 12609 Memorial Drive in Trinity. For more information on planning a funeral arrangement for yourself or for a loved one, call (813) 920-4241 or (727) 3767824, or (888) 271-5820. Visit online at www.trinitymemorial.com for additional information.

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Every Child Deserves a Voice Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech

By Dara Tucker Saturday, October 19, at the Carillon Parkway/Catalina Marketing Field the 4th annual Tampa Bay Walks for Talk to benefit children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech will be held. The event is a family-fun filled day including a walk, lunch, and games for kids. Onsite registration and check-in begins at 10 a.m., and the walk begins promptly at 11:15 a.m. There is a family meet and greet after the walk at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the walk will benefit CASANA’s (The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America) apraxia programs and research. CASANA is a source of inspiration and instrumental in helping many families and professionals gain the knowledge in apraxia needed to move children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) to develop meaningful speech. For many

families it is the first place they look to for support after their child is diagnosed. According to CASANA Childhood Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder that first becomes apparent as a young child is learning speech. For reasons not yet fully understood, children with apraxia of speech have great difficulty planning and producing the precise, highly refined and specific series of movements of the tongue, lips, jaw and palate that are necessary for intelligible speech. Apraxia of speech is sometimes known as verbal apraxia, developmental apraxia of speech, or verbal dyspraxia. The most important concept is the root word “praxis.” Praxis means planned movement. To some degree or another, a child with the diagnosis of apraxia of speech has difficulty programming and planning speech movements. Apraxia of speech is a specific speech disorder. This difficulty in planning speech movements is the missing key of childhood apraxia of speech. The challenge and difficulty that children with apraxia have in creating speech can be confusing to parents, especially when they observe the skill of

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learning to speak developing, seemingly without effort, in other children. Brenae Solis, the walk coordinator for Tampa Bay, turned to CASANA when her daughter Emily was diagnosed with apraxia at 22 months old. Brenae explains, “There was nowhere to go to in Florida for support at the time. CASANA is the national apraxia not-for-profit organization that is run out of Pittsburg. They helped me create a walk and support group here in Florida. The proceeds of our Tampa walk go to CASANA.” CASANA’s mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia so that each child is afforded their best opportunity to develop to their full potential. CASANA is a 501(c)3 public charity and is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to the needs of children with apraxia of speech. With the help of fundraisers like the 4th annual Tampa Bay Walks for Talk, CASANA is able to provide multimedia information on CAS to families, professionals, policy-makers

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Caleb and his siblings, Hannah, Nina and Jonah will be walking on October 19 to raise awareness for apraxia. therapy for children with apraxia. In addition to raising funds for apraxia, the walk is a great way for families to connect, raise awareness of the disorder, and celebrate children with apraxia. The day will include food, fun, crafts, games, entertainment and music for the kids. If you register a child with apraxia of speech make sure you contact Justin LeWinter at justinl@apraxia-kids.org by October 9 with the child’s first and last name, child’s age, and your Walk name too. There is a special gift to present to each child on the day of the Walk in celebration of the children everyone will be there to support. Also be sure to register for the walk by Sunday, Sep-

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tember 22 to receive an official Apraxia Walk t-shirt in your size. Jen Alfieri has a team walking for her son. Jen had never heard of apraxia before her third child, Caleb, was diagnosed at 33 months. Jen explains, “I knew something was wrong when he still wasn’t talking at two-and-a-half. I went to our pediatrician first, and then we went to Early Steps several times before we went to FDLRS (Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System). It was very frustrating because we were told so many different things before we got his diagnosis. He now receives support through the TALK Program in the school system and private therapy. He’s making great gains with the combination of the two. The other day he strung three words together. Every child is different. For most children speech works itself out, but Caleb was one of 1,000 that it didn’t. I encourage moms to trust your instinct if you think something in wrong. Early intervention is critical.” Join a great cause, Saturday, October 19, and have a fun day at Carillon Parkway/Catalina Marketing Field, 120 Carillon Parkway, in St. Petersburg. Adult walkers are $20, and children under 18 are $10. For more information about the walk, or to donate to the walk, visit www.apraxia-kids.org.

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“Calendar” Continued from page 6 Morton Plant Mease Support Groups Sat., Oct. 19, 9 AM––Childbirth Preparation – 1/2 day Intensive – Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center, Trinity, Fee: $25.00 Wed., Oct. 23, 3:30 PM––Look Good, Feel Better, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Bekesh Education and Conference Center Tues., Oct. 22, 6 PM––Bariatric Support Group, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Starkey Tower: Meeting Rooms 2 & 3 (every 4th Tues.) Every Monday, 1 PM––CPAP / BI PAP, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital 1st Tues. Monthly (Oct. 1) 1:30 PM––Ostomy Support Group, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Extra Dining Room next to Cafeteria Phone Number for All Events (727) 953-6877 or visit: www.BayCareEvents.org. Support groups and classes are free to the public unless fee is noted. Locations: Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center, 2102 Trinity Oaks Blvd., Trinity; Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, 6600 Madison St., New Port Richey

NarAnon Meetings The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a 12- step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and hope. Meeting times and locations are as follows: Tuesdays, 6:45 PM––All Saints Church, 1700 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs; *NaraTeen meeting is same day, time and location) Wednesdays, 8 PM––Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Rd., New Port Richey Mondays, 7PM––Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave., Palm Harbor. (Off Alt. 19 - 2 blocks south of Alderman Rd.) Saturdays 10 AM––United Methodist Church, 207 Buckingham Ave., Oldsmar Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church, 5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz (* NaraTeen: same location, day and time) Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point, Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 Sheldon Rd., Tampa Thursdays, 7 PM––Christ the King Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry (2blocks south of Alderman Rd.) Saturdays 10 AM––United Methodist Church, 207 Buckingham

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Ave., Oldsmar Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church, 5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz (* NaraTeen: same day and time) Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point, Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 Sheldon Rd., Tampa Thursdays, 7 PM––Christ the King Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry (2story bldg., room 203) Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point to Hold Alzheimer’s Family Organization Support Group Meetings Tues., Oct. 1, 10 AM- Noon––Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Alzheimer’s monthly support group meeting will be held in the Shoreline Cafe conference room. The meeting is open to caregivers and other interested people to discuss and exchange ideas as well as help and encourage those who are involved in the care for Alzheimer’s patients. For more information contact Laura Arnold at 727863-0176 or Alzheimer’s Family Organization at 727-848-8888.

monthly. The class is geared toward helping people newly diagnosed with Diabetes and those having a history of Diabetes make better food choices. The class will teach basic principles of nutrition and diabetes including meal planning, how food affects blood glucose, label reading and dining out with diabetes. Sept. 24, 10 AM––Weight Management: Striving for a Healthy Weght conducted by a Registered Dietitian on 4th Tuesday of every other month. The class will explore basic tips for living a healthy lifestyle including food choices and balancing these choices with exercise. Participants will learn: 2nd Tuesday, Monthly, Noon – 2 PM––MS Support Group for patients, caregivers and family members. For more information and to RSVP call (727) 372-1568. Medical Center of Trinity is located at 9330 S.R. 54 in Trinity. Seating is limited and reservations are required for classes. For more information and for reservations call 727834-5630.

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that it is partnering with Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center to offer a FREE 2-hour seminar to help tobacco users quit. Participants will set a quit date, make a plan, and work through simple steps to quit. Anyone interested may register and participants will be provided with optional FREE nicotine replacement therapy including patches, lozenge, or gum. The program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Health. For more information and to register call 813-929-1000. Space is limited. The Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point to Present “Moving to the Beat of Your Heart” at the Cardiovascular/Peripheral Vascular Support Group Wed., Oct. 16, 3 PM––“Moving to the Beat of Your Heart” will be presented by Yvonne Steffens, physical therapist, and will be held in the Rao Musunuru, MD Conference Center (in a separate building at the rear of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point), 14000 Fivay Rd. in Hudson. For more information and for reservations call 727-869-5498 or 1-888741-5119, or contact susan.cooper@hcahealthcare.com.

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NAMI Family & Friends Support Group Meetings The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, one for *family and friends of those with mental illness, and one for ** those living with mental illness. This includes all brain disorders, including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. Information: 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org. 2nd & 4th Monday Monthly, 7:30 – 9 PM––*Family & Friends Support Meetings at Medical Center of Trinity West Campus (Community Hospital) in Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Pkwy. in New Port Richey. Every Wed., 7–8:30 PM–– **NAMI Connections (for those living with mental illness), at Trinity Medical Center West Campus, Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Pkwy. in New Port Richey. Additional Information: 727-992-9653. Gobbler 5K Thanksgiving Morning Run Thanksgiving Morning––at Starkey Park in New Port Richey is the site for the Gobbler 5K. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at

8 a.m. Hosted by First Christian Academy (727-943-7411), the Gobbler 5K promises to be a fun-filled family event. Sponsors are needed. Sponsorship forms and registration forms are online at www.Gobbler5K.com or Active.com. Participants will be chip timed and will receive a finisher’s medal, dri-fit tshirt, parking pass and refreshments. Pasco County Charity Golf Tournament Tickets Available Sat., Nov. 9––The Alzheimer’s Family Organization/Full Circle Financial – TFA, will hold its 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Seven Springs Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd. in New Port Richey (off Little Road). Registration begins at 6:30 AM, with an 8 AM Shotgun Start. The event will consist of 18 Holes of Golf/Four Person Scramble. Also included is a continental breakfast, lunch provided by Argento’s Italian Bistro, goody bags, raffles and door prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the Top 3 Teams, Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and Hole-In-One (A new car and other prizes provided by Friendly Kia in New Port Richey). Full Circle Financial will be sponsoring a PUTTING CONTEST for a

chance to win $10,000. Cost to play in this event is $85 per person. The Alzheimer’s Family Organization services the central Florida area, including Citrus, Hernando, Northern Hillsborough, Lake, Pasco, Sumter, Northern Pinellas and Southern Marion Counties. Proceeds from this event will help individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families in our coverage area. For more information please call 727-848-8888 or toll free at 888-496-8004. 20th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival Nov. 16 & 17, 10 AM–5 PM–– Held on Main Street in Downtown Dunedin, the popular Fall Craft Festival is a two-day juried gallery style showcase of original handmade crafts and gift items priced to suit all budgets. The festival offers holiday shoppers a head start on their holiday shopping and an alternative to crowded malls, all in a fabulous outdoor setting. This high-end juried event showcases the work of 100 of the finest local and national crafters who will line their booths along Main Street in downtown Dunedin. A Green Market will feature a broad selection of exotic plants, as well as dips and other gourmet items.

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Flush Out Cancer! With Suncoast Urgent Care’s Pink Potty Campaign Every year approximately 200,000 women and 2,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the 2nd most diagnosed cancer in the U.S., second only to skin cancer. There are over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors today and the number of deaths due to breast cancer seems to be declining. Early detection and more effective treatments are thought to be behind the decline, and organizations like the Susan G. Komen foundation are helping to provide the funding for the research needed for these advances. Through events like the Komen 3-Day and the Komen Race for the Cure, the Susan G. Komen foundation has invested more than $2.2 billion to fulfill its promise to become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

Erica Cuevas and Tabetha Beadling of Suncoast Urgent Care want to be a part of this promise. They are working hard to raise money to allow them to participate in the Susan G. Komen 3–Day, which will take place for the last time in the Tampa Bay area on October 25 - 27, 2013. Suncoast Urgent Care has a unique and fun way to help them raise the $2,300 needed to walk in the 3–Day. Flush Out Cancer with Pink Potty The week of September 30th, Suncoast Urgent Care will move an adorned toilet, the Pink Potty, around New Port Richey to help “Flush Out Cancer!” With a $50 (or more) donation to Susan G. Komen, any business will have this “beautiful” flowery, pink potty placed in front of their establishment for a minimum of 2 hours to let the community know that they are a participant and are helping to “Flush Out Cancer!”

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sherwin-williams.com; 727-3764541). Suncoast Urgent Care will collect the donations and send them to Susan G. Komen in support of Erica and Tabetha’s efforts to reach the $2,300 each participant needs to raise in order to walk. Your participation will bring attention to your business in a few ways. Not only will the pink potty intrigue passers-by, but there will also be a sign stating: “(Your business name) helps to Flush out Cancer!” Suncoast Urgent Care will list all participants on its website and update the potty’s location daily, and Trinity Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will run a follow-up story in October to acknowledge all who helped. How to Participate? Contact Suzy Duic by email (sduic@suncoastucc.com) or Suzy Wrona (swrona@suncoastucc.com), or reach them at Suncoast Urgent Care, 727-372-3888. All donations are taxdeductible and checks should be made out to Susan G. Komen. Participation forms can be picked up at Suncoast Urgent Care, 10730 SR 54, Suite 104, in New Port Richey.

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Injured? The Law Office of Charles S. Philips Has the Experience to Help You By Julie Kanehl It may not be something we want to think about, but accidents and injuries happen every day, and when they do, it’s essential that we know whom to turn to. The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is there to protect your rights and to get you back on your feet again when you’ve been injured in an accident. The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is located at 9400 River Crossing Boulevard in New Port Richey, with satellite offices in Citrus, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Hernando Counties. Attorney Philips has been actively protecting the rights of local residents since 1995, taking a hands-on approach to working with clients and offering personalized representation in and out of the courtroom. He says, “For me it’s not about

getting a case, it’s always about helping people.” Philips received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida, and went on to study law at Stetson University, where he graduated with his law degree in 1987. His many years of experience include serving as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County where he worked in the Traffic and Misdemeanor Divisions as the Lead Trial Attorney, and as a Felony Division Assistant. Before starting his own firm, Attorney Philips, or Chuck as many people know him, was a former associate in a large local firm that focused on Injury Law as well as Insurance Coverage Litigation. In fact, he spent seven years as the lead attorney of the Personal Injury Division in Pasco County. Chuck defended insurance

“You’ve got to understand where their interests lie. They have their own needs and objectives to meet. Mine are to protect the client’s interests, and that’s why it’s so important to keep them honest, and if they’re not, we sue them.” He is a member of the Florida Bar, Pasco Bar Association, ClearAttorney Charles S. Philips water Bar Association, St. Petersburg Bar Ascompanies prior to his experience repsociation, Academy of Florida Trial resenting victims of accidents. This exLawyers, and Million Dollar Advocates perience has given him a key insight Forum. These associations mean that into both sides of the equation when he can work with clients all over the he’s working with his clients and the Tampa Bay Area. insurance companies after an accident. Avidly involved in our community, Philips says, “For almost three Attorney Philips gives back by donating years I defended the insurance compato All Children’s Hospital, local food nies, so I can look at every case from banks, and the RAP House. He is a both sides. If we file a lawsuit, we betmember of the Trinity Business Associter know what to expect. I think it ation, the Trinity Rotary, All Children’s brings credibility to the table when Development Council, and is Chairthey know I’ve been on the other man of the Board of the Bay Area side.” Pregnancy Center. Philips isn’t jaded against the inJames Dodson, a Personal Injury surance companies; however, he says, Lawyer in Clearwater, says, “I’ve

known and worked with Chuck on numerous matters over many years. No lawyer cares more or works more diligently to get the best outcome for their client then Chuck. He stays in touch with each client. They will always know what is happening on their case. His integrity is above question. He is an excellent attorney and a credit to our profession. “ A Personal, Hands-On Approach to Law In a world filled with lawyers who rarely see their clients, Chuck’s focus is on personally working with the people who seek his counsel. Sometimes that means telling them up front that they don’t have a case, which can be hard for many to hear, but it’s his straightforward approach and honesty that has earned him so much respect. Sharon Grimes, Chuck’s Legal Assistant, says, “He takes time to personally talk to people about their cases, and sometimes he will see that there isn’t enough UM (Uninsured Motorist) insurance or BI (Bodily Injury) coverage and will not take on the case as he doesn’t want to lead the client on.” She adds, “A lot of firms send the client to certain doctors, and clients can

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rack up thousands of dollars in medical bills, only to be left with a ton of debt in the end, because there wasn’t sufficient coverage to satisfy the claim.” Philips says, “The new No Fault Law is complicated, and if people misstep they will lose important benefits, which is why it’s important to know your rights.” Car accidents are, as you can imagine, the most common kind of injury law case, and it can be scary and disorienting when you’re in an accident, which is why Chuck suggests that people have a plan, see a doctor right away and know not to settle with the other person’s insurance company too quickly. Oftentimes, when there’s been an auto accident, the other driver’s insurance company will offer a small amount to see if you will just go away. It’s important to know your rights. The Office of Charles S. Phillips works with clients in a large array of injury cases including motor vehicle and car accidents, as well as truck and motorcycle accidents. Attorney Philips is also very adept at working with victims of DUI auto accidents, working with those with catastrophic injuries and in cases involving wrongful death. Whatever the injury, Attorney Philips will

personally take the time to explain the insurance laws to you, and help you get back on your feet again and to get you the kind of compensation that you deserve. Philips says, “We definitely litigate. I love it! I like to go to court, but I don’t do it to the detriment of a client. Most of the time I will tell a prospective client to wait to hire us so that we can see how they progress in the healing process with a proper course of treatment; thus, I turn some people away if it appears they will heal from their injuries. It therefore saves them a lot of money in legal fees by explaining what the options are, but not undertaking representation. While other firms might not turn people away, I know I have to sleep at night.” Sharon explains, “A lot of people don’t understand how this works, and that it’s all about money, and a lot of people come in and have a number in their heads that isn’t based on realistic expectations. Chuck will explain all of that.” He says, “We look at all of the data, consider the out-of-pocket expenses, the lost wages, the future or anticipated damages and the permanency of any injuries. There is a formula, and

we don’t just pull a value out of the air. In fact, sometimes I’ll mock-try the case.” Doing a “mock trial” is a great way to gain understanding of how the case would go if it were to be tried with a jury. “It gives us such a great perspective,” says Philips, “and based on what our mock jury decides, it helps us decide whether to continue forward with the lawsuit. We’ve streamlined the process too, so it’s affordable for our clients. A trial is always a roll of the dice, but this gives us a better understanding of what a jury might decide.” If you’re looking for personalized representation after an accident or an injury, call The Law Office of Charles S. Philips for representation and counsel that you can trust. The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is located at 9400 River Crossing Blvd, Suite 103, in New Port Richey, with satellite offices all over the Tampa Bay Area. For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation, please call 727-494-2008 or toll-free at (800) 844-8652. Visit online at www.chuckphilips.com.

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“Contracting” Continued from page 1 Steven says, “I completed my first job on my own in 1997 and I have been mastering this business since. I can perform and complete work for your home in a timely manner, no matter the size of the job.” With over fifteen years of experience as a contractor, Steven has the techniques and skills necessary to get the job done with outstanding results. He recently partnered up with RCI Wood Flooring of Tampa Bay’s Chris Ramsay-Care in order to expand both businesses and team up to provide the best family-run business and best customer service possible. Steven and Chris have known each other for over eight years. Their wives went to school together and the guys developed not only a great working relationship, but a meaningful friendship. Chris and Steven both have young families and are truly down to earth husbands and dads, working to provide a great life for their own. Because the guys are understand the dynamics of a family, they cater to customers with an understanding that providing a way for people to build a

beautiful home is much more than a career; it is a personal service that deserves individualized attention. Both Steven and Chris agree, “It is our goal to provide the best quality of products and services in the industry. Customer service is the cornerstone of everything we do. We strive every day to provide unmatched customer care that can only come from a family owned and operated corporation. The quality of service we provide to our customers ranks so highly to us that we have hung our overall success upon it. We offer a unique lifetime warranty and have structured payments for all products and services in such a way, that we don’t get paid unless you are happy.” Tampa Bay Contracting Company and RCI Wood Flooring have aspirations to merge into one destination that takes complete care of every customer’s building and remodeling needs. “We are looking to move towards becoming a construction company with specialization in flooring, remodeling, room additions, and more,” says Chris. “Our business has grown 15% every year since we opened seven years ago. We are well on our way to fulfilling our

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great aspirations.” Steven is a fully licensed residential builder, insured, bonded and offers employee’s workman’s comp insurance. Neither Tampa Bay Contracting Company nor RCI Flooring ever uses sub-contractors. The conjoined companies actually have ten employees that are all treated like family and are fully and professionally trained in every aspect of their work. Tampa Bay Contracting Company offers all clients a free design consultation. You wouldn’t believe what a difference lighting, furniture,

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style and design make when it comes to considering renovations! Steven has design experience backing his contracting knowledge that will help you with all elements of your home renovations! The Tampa Bay Contracting Company team always considers the full-room scope when helping you choose the design for your home, so you know exactly what you’re getting! The Tampa Bay Contracting Company and RCI Flooring team have the customers’ best interest in mind––Always. You will never experi-

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ence a messy worksite, prolonged ordrawn-out construction times or lack of progress. Steven or Chris are always involved with the jobs they perform, so you can be assured you are getting the prioritized customer attention you deserve! The guys say they can do it all! “Our only limit is your budget!” With custom designs, outstanding craftsmanship skills and the ability to order and ship whatever products you want, Tampa Bay Contracting Company, LLC works hard to provide you with top-notch work,

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excellent results and an overall pleasant experience. Tampa Bay Contracting Company, LLC is located at 33937 US Hwy. 19 N in Palm Harbor and serves the entire Tampa Bay Area. They are Licensed, Bonded and Insured –– Licensed Residential Building Contractor C-10071. Call (727) 234-0650 for Pinellas or Hillsborough at (813) 569-7769. Visit online, www.TampaContracting.com for more information.

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Powerful Ferrantellis – Son & Father Take Gold & Silver at U.S.A. Powerlifting Bench Press National Championship By Diane Galemmo Captain Mike Ferrantelli of the Pasco County Sheriff’s Department and his father, a retired Captain of the Tarpon Springs Police Department, Joe Ferrantelli, proved that they were there to win at the U.S.A. Powerlifting Bench Press National Championship held in Atlanta last month. Mike and his father Joe have some common loves – family, careers in law enforcement and powerlifting. More than 27 years of training for each of the Ferrantelli men paid off with Mike taking the gold medal in his division. Mike’s winning lift was 584 pounds! He also won silver medals in both the Open division and the Police and Fire division. His dad, Joe, benched 347 pounds and won the silver medal in his 70-74 age group division. Both Mike and his Dad are hoping to get nominated to represent the U.S. in the World Championships in April. 2014. Mike says, “If we succeed, we will be the first-ever father

Mike with his fiance & training partner, Kelly Leggett Gold Medal Lift - 584 Pounds!

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and son team to do so.” With his gold-winning 584-lb. lift, Capt. Mike Ferrantelli proved that he is getting stronger. Back in April of this year, he bench pressed 578.8 pounds to win the gold medal in his weight class at the 2013 Masters Bench Press World Championship,

which took place in Prague, Czechoslovakian Republic, where the best powerlifters from 74 nations were represented. Ferrantelli shares that it was “an incredible honor to represent the United States at such a prestigious event.” Shortly after that, the champion began training for the national

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championship in Atlanta that he would enter with his dad. Captain Mike Ferrantelli has been a Pasco County resident since 1969. A 1984 graduate of Gulf High School, Captain Ferrantelli has been with the Sheriff’s office for almost 30 years and has been powerlifting for 27 of those years. A 1984 graduate of Gulf High

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School, he is Administrative Division Commander, Honor Guard Logistical Coordinator and Family Liaison Officer for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office. He trains at the James P. Gills YMCA in Trinity. He lifts about six days a week for at least an hour and a half, along with his lifting partners, his fiancé Kelly Leggett and his father Joe. Ferrantelli still somehow finds time to balance his training regimen with his day-to-day duties with the Pasco Sheriff’s Department and his family; he is father to five children. In a recent interview with ABC Action News at the

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YMCA, he says, “I feel fantastic. I feel the strongest I’ve every felt.” Ferrantelli’s dedication has not gone unnoticed. Just a few months ago, Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco unveiled a sign off of U.S.19 N in Holiday at the Pasco-Pinellas border. It reads: Welcome to Pasco County, Home of Mike Ferrantelli, IPF Bench Press World Champion. Ferrantelli hopes to serve as an inspiration to others. “It’s a fantastic concept, to be able to help people. I believe in paying it forward. I am honored to represent our County and our citizens. I feel truly blessed.”

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“Brain Balance” Continued from page 1 fullest academic, social, and physical potential. The Brain Balance Center of Oldsmar, located at 4022 Tampa Road, is one of more than 50 Brain Balance Centers in the nation. Steadily growing because of their proven success with children diagnosed with issues like these, parents and families are embracing the individualized programs available for their entire family. Using personalized and comprehensive assessment tools, the educated and certified teachers, nutritionists, coaches and professionals at Brain Balance assess your child’s difficulties, and then work with your child, your entire family and even his or her teachers to facilitate growth. Brain Balance Center of Oldsmar is owned by Director Larry Polnicky, whose own son, Ben, made incredible advances in the program that they attended out of state. Larry was so impressed with the program that he opened the Oldsmar location so that other children like Ben would be able to make progress without medication. How? The Brain Balance program believes that your brain can change. That’s a bold statement, but when your child begins to speak, after being told that they would not be able to do so, or when your child’s grades improve dramatically despite being told that they wouldn’t be able to succeed, the reality kicks in. There is another option, indeed, and thousands of children’s lives have been improved based on this program. Program Director, Heather Lascano, takes the time to find out what the world looks like from your child’s perspective. She comes to Brain Balance of Oldsmar after years in pharmaceutical drug development as well as

years of patent, business, and contract law, and has used tools like yoga in her own small business to aid many people with a variety of ailments. Her experience, her “out of the box” approach and her dedication to truly helping people make Heather a unique fit. Is your Child Disconnected? This “brain-based, not drugbased” program is based on Dr. Robert J. Melillo’s research on neurobehavioral disorders. Dr. Melillo, who is a world-renowned neurologist, professor and author, believes that all of these conditions, which were previously thought to be unrelated, are in fact related, and can be grouped into what is called Functional Disconnection Syndrome. Brain Balance is not a medical facility, and so it does not employ doctors, write prescriptions for medications, or accept insurance. What it does do is offer hope, options, proven techniques and a personalized approach. In his book, Disconnected Kids, he explains how these conditions all find a commonality in the way that the brain works, and while if you were to take a child with any of these conditions and give them an MRI Scan, or any other number of medical tests, there would be nothing to find. The brain is not damaged. These issues are all connection issues, and research has proven that the left hemisphere of the brain and the right hemisphere of the brain have distinct responsibilities, abilities and functions. Most of us can easily be labeled “left-brained” or “right-brained” but research has found that when one-half of the brain has a deficiency, it leads to these connectivity issues, which can result in a “disconnect” between a child and their ability to learn, communicate and succeed. The goal is to challenge the hemisphere of the brain that is show-

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(top row, L-R) Heather Lascano (Program Director), Andrea Bartelloni (Academic Evaluator and School Liaison), Henri Lasane (Sensory Motor Evaluator), Bonita van Dorseer (Teacher and Parent Group Leader) (bottom row, L-R) Anne Sweeny (Teacher), Maria Mogollon (Assistant Director), Patricia Hoover (Sensory Motor Coach) Not pictured Susan Rose (Sensory Motor Coach) ing a deficiency and to stimulate it so that it will learn to function. One parent said, “We drive 2-1/2 hours one way and our son is worth every minute and mile spent on the road. Just 20 sessions and my son’s reading fluency and word reading has markedly improved. We are so proud of him! He loves coming to Brain Balance. His confidence has improved greatly too. Thank you to such an awesome team of professionals who understand and care about children with learning challenges. It’s also a soft place to land as a parent.” Another parent writes, “”I am so proud of Jalon. I’m also so thankful to Brain Balance for all that they have done and are continuing to do for him. I have been telling everyone about Brain Balance and I will keep trying to spread the word because I believe in this program. Unlike any other therapy, Brain Balance treats the

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whole child. They were the first to run blood tests and do other extensive testing to test every level from Jalon’s primitive reflexes to food sensitivities and identify the weaker hemisphere of Jalon’s brain. Once they received these results they were able to come up with a program that addresses his sensory, academic and dietary needs. The result is that in just a couple months Jalon has made amazing strides and is now meeting or surpassing his peers in many areas.” The Brain Balance program is tailor-made for each individual child and generally works with children from kindergarten age to ninth grade. Each program generally consists of one or two 12-week after-school programs, where each child participates in a range of activities that help them to improve the connections between both hemispheres of their brains. One of the best parts of the Brain

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Balance Program is that the educated and experienced staff realizes that when a child is effected, the entire family is effected, and as a team, they gather around to give the child the support that he or she needs from every angle. The program itself gives the child a physical and cognitive activity program that will, in time, change the way the brain reacts. Combined with the right nutrition, and armed with the role that nutrition plays in your child’s behavior, certain behaviors can be changed right away. While we’re all comfortable with traditional allergies, there are foods that may affect the way your child learns, or reacts. It may be strawberries that are the trigger, or the ingredient that holds their favorite candy together, but with an understanding of all of these things, progress can be made. Focusing on areas such as academic performance, social abilities, cognitive function, sensory and motor skills, visual-spatial organizational skills and nu-

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trition, your child will be given every opportunity to make advances that you might not have thought possible. Polnicky says, “In a study where 60 of the students had ADHD, 82% of those students were shown to no longer exhibit any signs of ADHD after one 12week program.” He adds, “Two-thirds of the students improved by two grade levels, and one-third of the students actually improved by four grade levels; 100% had some improvement, and 0% had no improvement, so even if I didn’t know from personal experience that this program worked, we have the research to back us up.” One parent wrote a testimonial saying, “Brain Balance truly made our home more peaceful. He is a completely different child than when he started the program. What you offer to kids and their families is priceless!”

and academic potential.” If your child has been diagnosed with a neurobehavioral disorder like ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette’s, or any number of learning disorders, don’t lose hope. There are answers beyond the drug store. The best way to find out more about Brain Balance is to come to one of their free information events. The Brain Balance Center of Oldsmar holds parent lectures where parents and professionals alike can gain a unique window into a child’s brain function. Their lectures offer insight into how the brain normally develops and what may interfere with the stages of typical development. Parents can also come in for a free tour, sit down one-on-one with the Center Director and see for themselves what all of the buzz is about. The truth is that people come

from all around the world, and cross state lines to come to Brain Balance Centers. Their innovative, holistic approach to children and families has changed the lives of thousands of people. We are lucky to have a Brain Balance Center right here in Oldsmar. The next free informational event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m and will feature: Ending the Struggle: Understanding the Brain Balance approach to improving academics, behavior and social skills without medication. Please RSVP as seating is limited. The Brain Balance Achievement Center of Oldsmar is located at 4022 Tampa Rd., Suite 6. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 813-475-6977. You can also email them directly at oldsmar@brainbalancecenters.com, or visit Brain Balance online at www.brainbalancecenters.com.

Is this Program for your Child? The Brain Balance Mission Statement is “to make the Brain Balance Program available to as many children as possible, that each child may reach their greatest physical, mental, social

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Trinity Fitness Center and Weight Loss Clinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!! Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs business reps who are passionate about helping others with skin care treatment products and earning commission based pay! ALSO, looking for a eager self starter as a weight loss coach!! Commission based pay for both positions and must love to network and be social! WILL TRAIN the right person. SEND resume or any info in regards to these jobs to mdcompletefitness@gmail.com or Call 727-4631250. West Florida Elite 13U Travel Baseball Try-Outs. One of the premier travel teams in the Tampa Bay area is holding confidential try-outs in June and July for the upcoming Fall Season. We are looking for experienced travel ball players that are looking to attend show case events. If you are interested in scheduling a confidential try-out, please contact Tom Stager at 727-410-5725 or Patrick Foggia at 727-501-3694.

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