East Lake - Vol. 8, Issue 9, September 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 8, Issue 9, September 2015

Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield

Budget Blinds is Your Local Source for the Best Dressed Windows Katie Thomas There are times when you want to see the world outside and let the light in, and there are times when you want to shut everything out and enjoy the peaceful coziness of your home; in either case, you can have a beautiful view with the help of Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs. If you live in East Lake, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor or Oldsmar, Roxana makes finding the perfect window dressings a breeze by bringing the highest quality, most fashionable samples, swatches and interesting design ideas so that you can make your selections in your own space. Beautiful environments create beautiful feelings and beautiful memories. Budget Blinds helps you create stylish windows by offering innovative, functional and beautiful custom blinds and window coverings. Roxana became an expert in window fashion by helping people find solutions for their problems. She loves helping her customers who come to her with comments such as: “I live in a fishbowl” and “I inherited these ugly blinds with the house,” or See “Budget Blinds” on page 30

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Wheelchairs 4 Kids...................3 Community News & Calendar......................4-5 Impact Health................10-11 RejuveNation Book Release..12 Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms............................14-15 Tampa Rejuvenation.......18-19 Crystal Nail & Spa..........20-21 Winner of Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award.....22-23 Johnny’s Fillin’ Station...24-25 Lady Bombers.................26-27

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understanding and unprecedented set of skills and when it comes to cosmetic surgery he truly has made a name for himself. Transitioning into plastic surgery over 20 years ago, in the past two decades Dr. Landon has helped thousands upon thousands of patients to gain a more positive body image and given them an added sense of confidence and happiness. “Our goal in opening up a plastic surgery practice was to provide a place where people can come to take care of their entire body,” says Dr. Landon’s wife Cheryl Landon, Practice Manager for Landon Plastic Surgery. “We take care of people from head to toe. Our patients come here because they know they can get an honest opinion and really good customer service; they

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Goes Water Skiing!

East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com

Tarpon Springs based charity Wheelchairs 4 Kids proves that children in wheelchairs can accomplish amazing things! The organization took many of their kids water skiing at U Can Ski 2 in Winterhaven. The kids had the time of their lives and more than one parent shed a tear watching their child do something they never dreamed possible. U Can Ski 2 is a nonprofit located in Winter Haven that takes people with disabilities water skiing with adaptive equipment. It is run out of the home of World Champion Disabled Water skier, Ann O’Brine-

Satterfield. “This was the most amazing day,” stated Wheelchairs 4 Kids Executive Director Madeline Robinson, “I was a little nervous planning this event, but once I saw the safety precautions in place and the massive smiles on our kids’ faces I knew we had made the right decision! We will definitely be back next year.” Eight-year-old Brian loved skiing and was able to ski unaided on his first run! In his words, “It was spectacular!” Roby’s mom, Robyn had tears in her eyes when she saw the guides let go and he was skiing by himself.

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities. They also recently took 30 children to the WWE RAW event at Amalie Arena courtesy of the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation and Delaware North Catering. In addition to providing fun activities for children with disabilities, Wheelchairs 4 Kids raises funds to provide – you guessed it – wheelchairs for kids! For more information, please visit their website at www.Wheelchairs4Kids.org or call 727-946-0963.

© 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga Nothing that appears in the East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles may be reproduced, whether wholly or in part, without permission. Opinions expressed by East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles writers are their own and do not reflect the publisher’s opinion. The management of East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is always happy to accept outside editorial submissions to the paper. Please call for outside editorial submission and advertisement deadlines. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will consider previously non-published outside editorial submissions if they are double spaced, typed and less than 500 words. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles reserves the right to edit and/or reject all outside editorial submissions and makes no guarantees regarding publication dates. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will not return unsolicited editorial materials. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles reserves the right to edit and/or reject any advertising. East LakeArea Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the actual cost of the advertising space itself, not for the validity of any claims made by its advertisers. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc.

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Food and Wine Festival Sat., Sept. 19, 3–7 PM––Taste your way to happiness at the FIRST EVER Food and Wine Festival in the Trinity Commons plaza located at 7813 Mitchell Blvd, in New Port Richey, Florida. This event will be indoors and outdoors with the check-in desk at the Trinity Meeting Center and music at Fiddler’s Green Irish Restaurant. This delectable festival is a benefit for the Wheelchairs 4 Kids organization. (See pg. 3 to read about Wheelchairs 4 Kids.) “This is a first ever event for this area,” says Diana Jerome, one of the hosts for the festival. “We are happy to be a part of it and help support Wheelchairs for Kids.” Tickets are $10 per person or $15 per couple. You will enjoy live music, food and wine pairing samples, shopping with local businesses and a really, fun time for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased on the day of the event. For additional information or to become a vendor, please call Diana Jerome at (727) 645-2078 / email: djerome64@gmail.com, or

Joanne Krapf at (727) 375-9700 / Events@TrinityMeetingCenter.com. Annual Golf Tournament for ELHS Softball Team Sat. Oct. 3––East Lake High School Softball Team will have their Annual Golf Tournament at East Lake Woodlands Country Club. For details and sponsorship information, please contact: Jason Delka at (727) 4658041 or email Jason.Delk@td.com. Tickets on Sale Now for “You Can’t Do That at the Library!” Family “FUN”draiser Oct. 3, 6:30-9 PM––Remember when you had to whisper in the library as you tiptoed past the stern librarian? Remember all the rules – no eating, no drinking, no loud voices, NO, NO, NO! That’s all gone for at least one night at East Lake Community Library in Palm Harbor! One of the BIGGEST, BEST fundraisers is coming to the library on October 3rd. “You Can’t Do That at the Library” is a funfilled night of all those things that you’re normally NOT allowed to do in

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a library – miniature golf in the aisles, rubber chicken corn hole, cheese ball toss, a bounce house, carnival games, fabulous raffle baskets, pizza provided by Marco’s Pizza, ice cream sundaes provided by Publix, the Chick-fil-A cow, food samples from Sam’s Club, and MUCH more! Tickets are on sale now at presale prices of $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3-12 (cash, check, or credit card). EVERYTHING is included in the price except raffle tickets for the fabulous baskets that will be on display that night. Don’t miss the fun; mark your calendars for October 3rd, 6:30-9:00 PM. For directions, to purchase tickets, or for more information, please visit the East Lake Community Library at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor or call (727) 773-2665.

will be available throughout the afternoon. The public is invited to bring their pets for a Blessing of the Animals. There is no admission charge but to be eligible for door prizes, the community is asked to bring a pet product: dog/cat food, treats, dishes, leashes, bedding, or a cash donation. The Endowment Committee of the church, through their program, “A Servant’s Heart,” will present the Humane Society with a check for $500, as well as the pet supplies gathered for them. This is a community event and all are welcome. Come and have fun, meet pets, people, and share in the celebrating of those who care for God’s creatures. For more information, please call the church office at (727) 785-1117.

PAWS for PRAISE Oct. 4, 12–4 PM––The Humane Society of Pinellas will be on the campus of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 1555 Windmill Pointe Rd. in Palm Harbor, and will be offering pets for adoption and other animal services, (mobile clinics), will be available for vaccinations, microchips, and more. For the children there will be a blowup slide and games. Food and music

Medical Center of Trinity Holds Fourth Annual “Expressions of Thanks” Youth Art Contest Sept. 1–30––Medical Center of Trinity announces its fourth annual “Expressions of Thanks” youth art contest to be held from September 1, 2015 to September 30, 2015. Participants and their families are invited to a reception Sunday, November 8 from 1–3 p.m. when certifi-

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cates/prizes will be awarded and artwork will be on display. Medical Center of Trinity invites all youth from grades K–12 to celebrate the service of all U.S. military Veterans, those who currently serve our great nation and their families. Students are invited to submit artwork, poetry, or an essay. Rules for the youth art contest are as follows: •Students submitting artwork, poem or essay must be in grades K-12 •Artwork must fit on an 8½-inch x 11-inch sheet of white paper •Artwork must be original and hand drawn/written •Students are allowed to use color with paint, pens, pencils, crayons and markers •Artwork should depict student’s idea of saying “Thank you to Veterans and members of the military” •No internet art, clip art or cut outs •Artwork must have the student’s name, grade and the name of the school printed clearly on the back All artwork must be submitted by September 30, 2015 to Medical Center of Trinity in one of two forms: •In person at the information desk at main entrance 8 a.m.– 8 p.m., Medical Center of Trinity at 9330 State

Road 54 in Trinity •Citrus Park ER (24/7), 12922 Sheldon Road in Tampa •By mail: Medical Center of Trinity, Attention: Youth Art Contest, 9330 State Road 54, Trinity, FL 34655 Each participant will receive a recognition certificate. First place winners in each grade level will receive a $25 gift card. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of either a bicycle or an iPod nano! For more information call 727834-4868 or email MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com Medical Center of Trinity Plans for Palm Harbor ER, A Free Standing Emergency Room Medical Center of Trinity announces its plans to open the Palm Harbor ER, a free standing emergency department of Medical Center of Trinity. The Palm Harbor ER is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week emergency room for adults and kids. Planned opening is for early 2016. This is will be the fourth freestanding emergency department that HCA West Florida has opened in the Tampa Bay region since 2013. The Palm Harbor ER will join Medical Center of Trinity’s Citrus Park ER,

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which opened in June 2015, Largo Medical Center’s Clearwater ER and Brandon Regional Hospital’s Plant City Emergency Center. “These ER’s bring full-service emergency care even closer to more communities,” said Peter Marmerstein, President, HCA West Florida. “Each has been very well-received by their community and EMS, as they are able to deliver outstanding, advanced patient care very quickly.” The Palm Harbor ER will offer easy, convenient access to emergency care 24 hours a day with all the resources needed for acute care of a serious illness or injury. The free standing ER will provide more advanced emergency services than an urgent care center. This full service ER will also accept patients via ambulance and have on site CT scan, ultrasound, x-ray and laboratory services. The Palm Harbor ER will be staffed 24/7 by physicians Board Certi-

fied in Emergency Medicine and nurses with emergency care experience and certifications. The new free standing emergency room will offer residents of Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas: •Convenient access from home, school and work •Shorter wait times •The same services and level of care consistent with a traditional hospital emergency department •Warm and inviting clinical environment •Telemedicine capabilities •Enables first responders to return much more quickly to the field •National certification through Medical Center of Trinity The free standing emergency department will be located on US 19 in Palm Harbor. For more information about the new Palm Harbor ER, call 727-834-4867 or email MedicalCenterTrinity@hcahealthcare.com.

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Experience Impact Health’s Whole Body Approach to Wellness, Fitness, & Nutrition By Julie Kanehl Healthcare has become incredibly compartmentalized over the years, which basically means that if you’re one person with a bum knee, a bad back and an addiction to cheese pizza and chocolate chip cookies, your primary care doctor could have you seeing a myriad of specialists. One who specializes in knees, one for your back, one for weight loss and so on. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place who would give you the one-on-one personalized, hands-on attention that would help your body perform better? For eight years, the staff at Impact Health has been helping clients who suffer from pain caused by injuries, disease, or simply age. By educating people about their own bodies and working with them in personalized, one-on-one sessions that yield incredible, tangible results, Impact Health is changing lives. Located at 180 Alternate 19 N. in Palm Harbor, Impact Health is convenient to all of North-

(L-R) Philip Ivanov PT, DPT; Lori Burkhardt; Owner Joseph Millen PT, MTC; Owner Claudia Millen; & Kelly Better ern Pinellas County. Impact Health Treats the Whole Body! Impact Health is owned by husband and wife team Joe Millen PT, MTC and Claudia Millen. Joe has been a licensed Physical Therapist for more than 30 years, and is knowledgeable and passionate about his approach to wellness. A graduate of Oakland University’s Physical Therapy pro-

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gram, he always knew that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. A dedicated father of six, he and his wife Claudia wanted to open a clinic that was based on looking at the body as a whole, and seeing how it works together as the sum of its parts, instead of piece by piece and symptom by symptom. Also on staff at Impact Health is Philip Ivanov, PT, DPT, who earned a Doctorate from the University of

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South Florida in Physical Therapy. Philip served in the United States Navy for four years, where he earned many awards, before attending USF. He says, “While in the military, I was part of Rescue swimmers for my ship and was the leading fire fighter for the #1 hose crew on our shipboard firefighting team. The duties on board ship were a large influence in my decision to become involved in medicine.” He joined Impact Health because he believed in their approach, saying, “Practicing physical therapy by taking care of the client first and then addressing the dysfunction, rather than just treating the dysfunction, was a very interesting philosophy I came across at Impact Health. In my experience, most therapists do not take the time to look at the individual.” The newest addition to the staff is Raymond Agostino, PT, DPT. Raymond came into this field after seeing what a difference it made in his grandmother’s life after suffering a stroke. He said, “Her recovery is what inspired me to try to help others regain their physical abilities. My grandmother has since passed away, but she would be very proud that I have been able to accomplish my goal of earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy from

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Florida Gulf Coast University. One of my major professional interests is golf performance training and rehabilitation. As part of my studies, I became a certified Nike Golf NG360° Performance Specialist. This certification has allowed me to help golfers return to golf pain-free, improve performance and have more fun while playing the sport they love.” Impact Health enjoys helping people of all ages regain their health, gain long-term wellness and even achieve peak performance in their chosen field. From athletes who have had injuries to everyday people who live with chronic pain, Impact Health

works on connecting the dots, and strengthening your body so that it can work the way in which it was designed. Physical Therapy includes manual therapy, massaging and stretching of muscles, working on movement, restoration of soft tissue, the building up and strengthening of muscles and joints, and the overall communication between the different muscles in the body. Additionally, Impact Health is now offering K-Laser Therapy. KLaser Therapy is a new, nonsurgical, drug-free pain option that helps patients who suffer from back and neck

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pain, nerve injuries, sprains and strains, sports injuries and more. Many clients swear by K-Laser Therapy. One states, “The laser helps facilitate a quicker response for my body to bounce back after I play a lot of golf. If I play 10 rounds of golf in Pebble Beach in a week, I’d normally need three to four weeks of rehabilitation afterward. But the laser cuts that recovery time significantly – probably by 50 percent. I love to play golf and want to enjoy physical activity. Ongoing therapy – and now this laser – helps me maintain a rigorous, active lifestyle.” Clients Feel The Positive Impact At Impact Health! What makes Impact Health completely unique is their complete oneon-one focus. In traditional physical therapy approaches, clients are generally seen in a gym environment, and clients are left to work on repetitive exercises or put on machines while the therapists work with other clients. Impact Health offers clients private rooms, personalized treatment, and all the tools you need to get you where you’d like to be, whether that’s back on your feet again, or in the best shape of your life. In a letter to Joe, Tom M. Andrews, M.D. wrote, “Joe, I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate your impact on my life. Your excellent skills in therapy and your keen insight into physical complaints are key to keeping me healthy and able to complete my goals. My success in the Ironman is due to you.” In 2014, the majority of doctors polled only spent 13-16 minutes with each client. After the pleasantries, not a lot of time is left for the examination, questions and writing prescriptions. Healthcare is so regimented by insurance codes and data, that even well meaning healthcare providers

have difficulty allotting more time to each client. Impact Health was created to break all those rules by putting clients first and leaving the insurance codes in the dust. Joe explains, “Healthcare has changed, and as an industry we became more focused on who paid and referred than on who we were treating. That has never worked for me. I believe that we need to be responsible to each other. You, as my client, are my focus; not your insurance company, not your referring doctor. I will communicate with them on your behalf, which is my professional responsibility. My approach with clients has developed over time. I realized I am much more successful when I approach every client assessment looking at the total body rather than any one pain or ailment.” Gene, a client of Impact Health, said, “My son was referred to Joe Millen by a doctor because he was not recovering from shoulder surgery after a football injury. While rehabbing my son’s shoulder, Joe outlined a comprehensive “whole body” conditioning program designed to make him a better player. My son’s shoulder is now stronger than ever and he was singled out for his performance at a major college camp. After watching how he worked with my son, I started a conditioning program with Joe. I noticed that IH’s client base was full of doctors and their families! I realized he is the doctors’ doctor.” Impact Health’s main location is at 180 Alternate 19 N., Ste. B., in Palm Harbor. They also have a 2nd location in Tampa at 2202 N. Westshore Blvd. at Corporate Center One in the International Plaza. Both locations operate by appointment. To schedule an evaluation, call 727-785-8737 or visit www.ImpactHealthOnline.com for more information.

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NRC’s Dr. Bart Kerr Releases New Book to High Praises “You don’t have to feel your age,” says Bartley Harvard Kerr, DC and Founder and CEO of National Rejuvenation Centers (NRC) in Palm Harbor. Dr. Kerr has dedicated his career to helping people regain their vitality. Dr. Kerr’s Amazon best-selling book, RejuveNation: Live Healthier, Stronger and Happier through Hormone Optimization, Exercise and More will give you an insider’s look into Dr. Kerr’s passion for Rejuvenation Medicine through nutrition, exercise and hormone optimization, which he believes are the key components that will improve your health, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Upon its release Dr. Kerr’s book gained rave reviews. “Dr Kerr’s program restores the patients vitality and zest for life,” said urologist Paul Arnold, MD. “I am convinced that Rejuvenation Medicine can greatly improve people's overall health and well being.” And Bart Rademaker, MD, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and who also is the Medical Director at NRC, said, “Explore, discover and learn how you can get that edge by transforming your body into its true potential, ultimately rewarding you with a higher quality of life.”

About the Author, Dr. Bart Kerr In practice since 1998, Dr. Kerr received his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and his D.C. degree from Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kerr has continued his education by keeping current and up to date with the latest research and techniques in hormone therapy, nutrition, exercise,

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and genetics. In addition, he has worked with some of the top minds in these fields to help him formulate specific, personalized treatment plans for his patients. Dr. Kerr is a pioneer in the field of Rejuvenation Medicine and has helped thousands of people achieve better health, vitality, physical fitness, and hormone optimization. Dr. Bart has appeared on national radio and just completed the western part of his book tour, culminating with his appearance on television on CBS San Francisco. Future television appearances are being scheduled for Chicago and New York as well. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Trinity

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and sees patients at National Rejuvenation Centers in Palm Harbor. You can purchase a copy of RejuveNation: Live Healthier, Stronger and Happier through Hormone Optimization, Exercise and More through Amazon, or just log on to www.nationalrejuvenationcenters.com and click on the “Get Your Copy Today” tab to order directly from Dr. Kerr. National Rejuvenation Centers is located at 34254 US HWY 19 North in Palm Harbor and can be reached at (727) 785-5652. Log on to nationalrejuvenationcenters.com for more information.

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Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms Will Make Your Kitchen and Bathrooms Magazine-Perfect! Katie Thomas Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms in Palm Harbor is the company to call when you want to make the most of your personal spaces. Getting ready for the day is just easier when you have a lovely, organized bathroom with storage space for daily essentials. Pad into a style-meets-function kitchen to prepare breakfast, and your day just gets better! For many, the kitchen is the heart of the home. A place we gather to celebrate, eat, drink, visit and spend time with our loved ones. Most up-to-date homes boast an open floor plan, which is why having a kitchen that flows seamlessly with the rest of your home is so important; plus, your kitchen should be beautiful! With a goal to help people achieve beauty and functionality, Personal Touch Kitchens works one-on-

one with you. With an extensive selection of countertops, cabinetry, fixtures, hardware and more, the Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms team has the design experience to turn the idea of a perfect home into a reality. Personal Touch Kitchen & Bathrooms is operated by Cheryl Colvin and Kimberly McMann; the two make a strong team, giving customers the personal attention they deserve. As women, Kim and Cheryl understand why functionality is a necessity to make a home complete. Their showroom is a great place to start to get ideas for your new kitchen or bathroom, and they can help you find options that will fit your budget. Personal Touch Kitchens & Baths helps clients every step of the way – from visiting them at their home to nail down the perfect design to making sure the installation is seamless and

timely. Cheryl and Kim know that remodeling can be stressful for homeowners, which is why they set a goal to make the process run as smoothly as possible. Jan Wiesler loved her experience with the company, and said, “I wanted a new kitchen and bath, but since I travel so much, I was having trouble figuring out how to get it all scheduled. Cheryl coordinated all the work and kept in touch with us along the way regarding progress and what to expect. She also kept in touch with contractors to make sure they worked around our schedule and everything went very smoothly. The results are beautiful and I am happy with my new cabinets, granite and flooring. The high level of service and commitment from Personal Touch Kitchens has been evident from the beginning, and I believe anyone would experience great value from hiring them.”

Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms sells many different brands of cabinetry and hardware to meet any storage or remodeling needs you may have. Most lines carried are American made and all products come with a lifetime warranty. The beautiful selection of fixtures and faucets will inspire your imagination. Plus, Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms can help you find the perfect cabinets for everything from the kitchen and bathroom to entertainment rooms, mudrooms, home offices, pantries and more. Probably one of the best aspects in working with Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms is that Cheryl and Kim can help you find the correct storage space for any area in your home, even those unusual spaces that seem impossible to organize. Whether you need medicine cabinet organization, hidden storage, a better way to

Thinking about remodeling this year? Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms can help make your dreams a reality! access your dry goods in the pantry or handy slide out drawers - Personal Touch Kitchens believes there is no wasted space and helps you get organized with ease! Personal Touch Heats Up the Kitchen With The Hottest New Trends If you are remodeling your home

for yourself or getting it ready to put on the market, you understand the priority that the kitchen and bathrooms take in a home’s value. A kitchen remodel can completely change the look of a home! Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms is savvy in the latest trends when it comes to color, texture, stonework and more. Cheryl updated me on the newest trends – what is out, what’s in and

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what people are asking for. She says, “Painted cabinets continue to be timeless with white and antique white being the number one and two choices throughout the country. Grey has become very popular over the past five years and has really become the new tan. People are choosing grey for a more simplistic, streamlined and modern look. Clean and simplistic is in. Many people are choosing to add a pop of grey to their kitchens, whether it’s as an accent color or countertops; the color combines well with so many styles.” Whether you choose one area to accent with grey, such as your island cabinets, or you get brazen with fifty shades of grey throughout the entire kitchen, you can’t go wrong with the clean, look of modern grey. A popular new choice for countertops is quartz, which has recently become the number one choice due to its simplicity, easy maintenance and non-porous surface that does not require sealing. “Brands such as Cambria have developed beautiful granite-looking materials that offer movement, texture and depth to a kitchen,” says Cheryl. “Another brand, Caesarstone, excels in a marble look with a quartz material.” Cheryl shared another way that you can update your kitchen. “It is

very on-trend to have a contrasting island paired with textured looking paint on the cabinets. Many people are choosing to add multiple layers of paint over wood for an antiqued look, especially when they are choosing the cabinets for their kitchen islands. It is very popular to choose an island countertop that has contrasting colored cabinets.” One theme that never goes out of style: Classic, clean and simple leads the way in choice for remodels. More and more people want a minimalist feel with hidden storage to provide clean, simple spaces that are functional. Cheryl says, “Seventy percent of people who walk in want something simple. They want their kitchens to look pretty, be functional and have a look that will stand the test of time in design.” Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms has everything you need for kitchen and bathroom remodels. From the smallest of starter homes to full-out custom kitchens, Cheryl and Kim are a dream design team. “We can do as little or as much as needed,” says Cheryl. “We have many skilled contractors we work with or we can recommend ones and let the client oversee the project. We want to work with our clients to ensure they get the remodel that they want at a budget they can afford. Each remodeling project is different and so we make sure our clients get the individual, personal attention they deserve so they are happy when their remodel is complete.” Personal Touch Kitchens & Bathrooms is located in the Palm Harbor Commons near Nebraska Avenue at 33478 US Highway 19 N. The showroom is open Mon. – Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat., or by appointment. You also can schedule a free in-home design consultation. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.ptkitchens.com or call Cheryl at (813) 777-5947 or Kim at (508) 8406764.

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Tampa Rejuvenation - “Your Health Our Passion” By Matthew Selby Let’s face it, getting older has this awful little side effect of aging your body. As hormones deplete, our skin begins to sag and wrinkle, our sex drive declines, we gain unexplained weight, we have sleep issues, and our drive for life lessens. We cannot control time as it passes each day, but with advancements in technology and medical research, we now can slow down the negative effects of the aging process in a safe and very effective way. Tampa Rejuvenation, with its closest of 4 clinics located at 13648 West Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa, separates themselves with their integrative approach to medicine. The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation let their work and happy customer testimonials speak for themselves. Patient Nancy H. writes, “Tampa Rejuvenation helped me lose a very needed 30 pounds! My primary doctor was very impressed that I am now much healthier and no longer a diabetic risk. The HCG diet is healthy, safe and fast. The staff is great! They are all knowledgeable, courteous and helpful (the Doctor, the Nutritionist,

medical assistants, counselors, office administrators). They monitor everything from beginning to end and will help at any time. I have also now learned how to eat healthier. Between this and the diet, I will be keeping the weight off. I feel so much better, healthier and confident. It was one of the best things I've done!” The staff at Tampa Rejuvenation is detail-oriented and patient-specific in their treatment – it’s not cookie cutter medicine. The science is out there; the treatment is available; but finding the right physicians for you can make all the difference in the world. The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation are unique – they left the modern tunnel-vision style of medicine behind. They understand that many times conventional medicine is designed by “BIG-PHARMA“ to relieve symptoms and sometimes only masks those symptoms to make them bearable. I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t want to settle for just bearable symptoms of anything. At Tampa Rejuvenation the physicians honed in their skills with only one goal in mind – to fix the problem, not hide it. While interview-

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ing the founder of Tampa Rejuvenation, Brett Markowitz, the simple premise of going to sleep each night and feeling good about what his team was doing is clearly at the forefront of his business goals and morals. He and his staff are passionate about their patients and seeing improvements in their health. It’s clearly something they refuse to waiver from. Since each patient is different, with their expertise in this field of integrative medicine of anti-aging, the physicians not only focus on the lab

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work, but they listen to symptoms and focus on their goals when designing a customized treatment plan using bio identical hormones and treating weight issues. The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation focus more on quality than quantity; they want a patient committed to their health; not a patient that is just interested in taking a magic pill and has unrealistic expectations – that’s a fantasy. The reality is it has to be a complete change in lifestyle. That’s why the physicians at Tampa Rejuvena-

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where you started, or if you're one of those people who exercise regularly only to find the same scale reading day in and day out, you are a perfect candidate for Tampa Rejuvenation and their 4-D Longevity Plan. Tampa Rejuvenation has (L to R) Natasha Williams, ARNP , Kent Beams M.D multiple physicians, each with Johanna deVryer MD, Caroline Lomboy, D.O their own unique personaltion devised their year-long 4-D ity and extensive education and experiLongevity Plan (D-Diet “Lose up to ence. With a number of physicians to 20lbs in 30days”, D-Daily Hormones choose from, Tampa Rejuvenation will “Focus on speeding up the metabolism assign the perfect physician based on and slowing the aging process”, Dthe patient’s needs. Detox “Rid toxins from the body, and Johanna deVryer M.D. is one of find out what foods are not right for the founders and has been around 8 you”, D-DNA Test “Designed to find years, leading the company’s successful what diet is best for your body long growth because of the number of paterm based upon your DNA”). tients’ lives she has changed. She’s If you've tried at least three times Board Certified in internal medicine to lose weight and struggle to keep it and has her fellowship in anti-aging. off, only to find yourself right back to Dr. deVryer’s primary offices of care

The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation not only focus on the lab work, but they listen to symptoms and focus on their goals when designing a customized treatment plan using bio identical hormones and treating weight issues. are the New Tampa and South Tampa locations. Kent Beams, M.D. is another talented doctor at Tampa Rejuvenation. He is Board Certified in AntiAging/Regenerative Medicine, as well as Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. He was also trained by “SottoPelle”, which is basically the “Rolls Royce” of pellet therapy. Dr. Beams brings along with him a wealth of information and experience in the gastro side (gut/ stomach) of medicine as well. He firmly believes health and healing all starts in the gut. Caroline Lomboy D.O., is another one of Tampa Rejuvenation’s amazing Physicians. She is a Diplomat of Osteopathic National Boards, is a Board Certified Medical Review Officer and Board Certified in Anti-Aging /Regenerative Medicine. Her holistic but medical sound approach, combined with her soft and genuine heart for each patient, makes her one of the best in the Tampa Bay Area.

Tampa Rejuvenation’s Newest Team Member Natasha Daza Williams is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and is trained in Anti-Aging / Regenerative Medicine. She is passionate about each patient’s experience at each visit.

4-D Longevity Plan Tampa Rejuvenation Wellness Center’s physicians believe in what they call a “4D Longevity” plan. The 4 D’s consist of DIET, DAILY HORMONES, your unique DNA, and DETOX. If you follow this plan, you're going to be successful. It’s that easy. The Diet is specially designed for each patient individually based upon their DNA. The physicians run blood work on the patient to determine what kind of diet works best for their genetic makeup. It’s science at work for East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles

you, and it really is incredible. It takes the “fad” diets and the guessing out of the equation. You finally find out what foods you need to eat for your specific body. You can even find out what foods to completely stay away from due to allergies and sensitivities you may not even know you had. The daily hormone aspect of this plan is simple. You don’t need to take a bunch of pills, injections or topical medications anymore. Your hormone therapy is only once every 3-6 months (depending on whether you are male or female) via bio-identical hormone pellets inserted into the fat just below the skin. It’s virtually painless and takes only a few minutes.

What are the benefits of Hormone Therapy? Increase Lean Muscle Mass Decrease Body Fat Increase Sexual Function Reduce Wrinkles Decrease Cardiovascular Risk Restore Energy & Vitality Improve Well-Being & Mood Life causes stress and stress causes, well…..nothing good. No matter what your age, if you just don’t feel like yourself and are looking to run at your most optimal level, come in for a nocost evaluation. You may have felt bad for so long you forgot what optimal body function feels like, so don’t wait another day to feel rejuvenated. It’s completely life changing and it’s something you owe to yourself! Tampa Rejuvenation Wellness Center has 4 locations to better serve you. Their Oldsmar location is 13648 West Hillsborough Ave in Tampa. For more information or a no-cost consultation please call (888) 865-8370. Additional information can be found on their website at www.TampaRejuvenation.com.

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Crystal Nail & Spa in East Lake Celebrates its Tenth Anniversary September is a special month at Crystal Nail & Spa as it marks the tenyear anniversary for the popular nail spa located at 3438 East Lake Road in the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center. “We are very proud of how busy the salon is and that our customers are happy coming here,” says owner Johnny Nguyen. He and his wife Jenny truly love their customers and it is easy to see that their customers love them as well. Many of Crystal Nail & Spa’s customers have been coming to the nail spa since it opened ten years ago and it isn’t unusual for them to greet their customers by name and even exchange hugs. Crystal Nail & Spa is welcoming and accommodating. Every customer is offered water or a soda when they come in, and relaxing music plays. Also, Johnny makes a point of asking each customer if they are satisfied before they checkout. “I want my customers to be truly happy,” he says. Judy and her husband Jerry have been coming to Crystal Nail & Spa since it first opened. She says, “We

Jenny & Johnny Nguyen Owners of Crystal Nail & Spa would not go anywhere else. Jenny and Johnny are just wonderful. They treat us like family and they are consistent in doing a great job. But more important than anything, they are very clean here. And I am very particular! Not only do they have our name on everything (customers get their own pedicure/manicure tool set); they know us by name. We send a lot of

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our friends here and they all feel the same way – this is the only place I’d go.” I met Ruth at Crystal Nail & Spa and she says she has been a customer since moving here from Chicago nearly two years ago. “I went to five or six places when I first moved here and I didn’t like any of them. It was another customer who recommended

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Crystal Nail & Spa and now I don’t go anywhere else. They always do a really good job here.” On any given day, the salon is hopping with both men and women, yet customers never feel rushed in the busy salon. Rather, everyone seems happy and relaxed. Many couples, like Judy and Jerry, are making it a point to come into the salon together to

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relax and chat. Crystal Nail & Spa has 24 licensed nail technicians on staff so the salon easily accommodates customers without rushing. Offering the latest in nail styles and applications, including acrylic, gel and bio-seaweed, your nails will be beautiful extension of your own, unique personality after a visit to Crystal Nail & Spa. Celebrating Ten Years With Luxurious New Pedicure Chairs! In celebration of their tenth year of business and to thank their loyal customers for Crystal Nail & Spa’s continued growth and success, Johnny and Jenny are making some awesome upgrades to Crystal Nail & Spa that customers are going to love. Johnny recently ordered fourteen brand new, super luxurious spa pedicure chairs, which will be installed soon and will replace all of the chairs except the two smaller children’s pedicure chairs, bringing the total of pedicure chairs to sixteen. While the chairs currently in place seem just fine – Johnny says the new ones are going to be amazing. Instead of twelve massage settings, the new chairs have eighteen different massage settings. Basically, these new spa pedicure

chairs are going to knock your socks off and you’ll want to keep them off to show your beautiful pedicure! I can’t wait to go back for a hot stone pedicure! It is affordable luxury at its best! Julie Kanehl wrote about Crystal Nail & Spa, saying, “Their Hot Stone Pedicure is the pedicure that keeps people coming in the door all day long and bringing their sisters, their friends, their moms and their husbands. I’m talking about 45 minutes of soaking, exfoliating, massaging heaven, right here in Palm Harbor, with your choice of amazing scents from chocolate to citrus, and lavender to coffee. Jenny told me that the most popular scents are citrus, lavender and chocolate, but that many people appreciate the Organic Pedicure, which is perfect for sensitive skin. Crystal Nail & Spa is located in the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center behind McDonald’s in Boot Ranch at 3438 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor. Hours are: Mon. – Fri., 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m., and 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sat. Closed on Sun. Call 727-773-0842 to set an appointment, and walk-ins are always welcome!

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Trinity Family Physicians Announces the First Recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge appreciate the great response to the inaugural Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Trinity Family Physicians announced the Award in Neighborhood News & Lifestyles publications in July and now the physicians are excited to announce the first recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Dr. Shirmo (as his patients affectionately call him) presented Jim Carow with a beautiful gift basket donated from partnering sponsor Grille 54 that was filled with wine, cheese, crackers and of course, a gift certificate to enjoy a delicious dinner at Grille 54. Nominated for his volunteer work with the IWork program at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, Jim Carow makes a difference in the lives of others here in Tampa Bay! Dr. Shirmo met with Jim Carow and his wife Mary to learn more about the volunteer work they do and he shared the reason that he and Dr. Eldridge created the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. “My wife and I wanted to start a program where we

could give back for a worthwhile cause,” said Dr. Shirmo. “Dr. Eldridge said right away, ‘Why don’t we give out an award to people in our community who are making a difference in the daily lives of others?’ We both loved the idea!” Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmo grew up in Tampa Bay, fell in love in Tampa Bay, went away to earn medical degrees together and then came back to the area to open a family medical practice and raise their own family. They look for ways to promote good in the community they love and though it has been a busy time for the husband-and-wife team – Dr. Eldridge just gave birth to their third daughter in August and Dr. Shirmo volunteers as one of the team physicians for his alma mater Jesuit High School – they still found a way to honor others who are making a difference with Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. There were some exceptional nominees and it wasn’t an easy decision for Trinity Family Physicians but they kept coming back to one email

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with a nominee who seemed to exemplify everything that the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award is meant to represent. Wendy McDonnell wrote, “I would like to nominate Jim Carow for your Tampa Dr. Shirmohammad (L) presents Jim Carow (R), the first Bay Making a recipient of the Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award, with a Difference Award. Jim beautiful gift basket donated from partnering sponsor Grille 54. hosts IWork out of Idlewild the dinner. Baptist Church on Monday nights, “IWork is a safe place to share where he and his team feed, bring personal stories and be vulnerable durhope to and teach those in our coming a tough time in your life. With Jim munity who are out of work or unleading, his team gives advice on interderemployed. The support and viewing, resume building, networking, encouragement he offers is priceless, but there is no charge for the help or having the right attitude and research-

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ing to find the best career fit for each individual. Without IWork and Jim, there would be more hopeless people unemployed in our community, that’s why he should win your next award.”

Jim Carow Makes A Difference in Tampa Bay! Jim Carow makes a lasting difference in the lives of others by teaching them invaluable job-seeking skills, but he is humble about his involvement with Idlewild Baptist Church’s IWork program, saying, “I don’t do this alone! We have phenomenal volunteers who have been helping from day one.” The IWork program was started more than six years ago. One of the pastors came to Jim, who had a long career in recruiting for the healthcare industry, and asked him to help start a program that would focus on helping people who were actively seeking a job. While IWork does not find jobs for people, it does offer fellowship along with a workshop that teaches networking and interviewing skills. Pastor Phillip Hanes said of Jim Carow, “He is a fine man and there is a great team of volunteers who work with him. We are very thankful for this program, which hosts 25 to 60 people every Monday night.” Jim can’t say enough about the

volunteers (some first came to the group seeking help) who put so much heart into the IWork program that it has morphed into much more than a workshop. It is fellowship and caring. “When we had our first meeting, we thought it would be about strategy, networking, Linked In…and we do all that, but it is so much more. The methods we teach work at all levels. We have all kinds of people from physicians to 19-year-olds wanting to find summer jobs. We just give people hope.” He recalls the early planning of IWork with a laugh, “When they said we have to feed people, I said, ‘Do we really have to? Does every Baptist function have to include feeding people? Can’t we just teach them?’ But they were right. I realized early on that for some, this was their only meal of the day. We’ve got stories that will melt your heart and we’ve got stories that will send you to the moon.” The IWork program has built in a couple of traditions. Every year they have an “Office Party” Christmas Party and put Publix gift cards under the tree. Jim recalls one young woman who had lost her car and was losing her house; she was depressed and almost didn’t come to IWork’s office party when she got the voicemail but decided to ride her bike. Jim recalled,

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“She burst into tears upon opening her card and finding that she had $25 for food. She said, ‘This will last me a week!’ And then a man walked over to her and handed her his Publix gift card.” Remarkable! Another tradition happened purely by accident. Sharon had been looking for a job for two years when she decided to go to IWork on Monday nights. After a couple of meetings, she got a job and to celebrate, bought a cake with her first paycheck and brought it in to share with the group. Someone brand new to the group that night got a job the same week and thought it was what everyone did so he showed up with a cake the next week. A tradition of celebration was born, and hope carries on at IWork. Dr. Shirmo asked Jim Carow if there was anything he’d like to see happen from the exposure of winning the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. His answer was much the same as Pastor Hanes – that other churches and organizations will offer the same types of support for those sincerely seeking gainful employment. Jim pointed out that there are other churches in the area that have similar programs. Log on to Idlewild.org for more information about the IWork program at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Nominate Someone for the Next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award The Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award will continue to honor individuals who make a difference. If you know someone who makes a difference in the lives of others in Tampa Bay, Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles want to hear from you! Please submit your nominees (and tell us why they qualify) for the next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award by email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. The next Award winner will be announced in the December issues of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Log on to trinityfamilyphysicians.com for additional information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad.

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Fill Up at Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room of Tarpon Springs!

Katie Thomas Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room recently opened in historic downtown Tarpon Springs and is a great place to enjoy the best in craft beers, a big menu full of delicious choices, a full liquor bar and a fun atmosphere. Located in the old T-Fly’s building on Tarpon Avenue, Johnny’s Fillin’ Station is perfect for lunch or dinner. Johnny’s Fillin’ Station has Happy Hour every day from 4–7 p.m. with premium wells.

Johnny’s Fillin’ Station celebrated its Grand Opening on July 11th and has easily become a favorite restaurant and taproom in the area since opening. Most customers are surprised to walk inside the old building and find a completely redone and beautiful interior that boasts large screen televisions, cool rustic tables, and a full-service bar with comfy barstools. Football fever has hit and Johnny’s Fillin’ Station has the NFL Ticket, making it the perfect spot to watch your favorite teams battle it out while

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you enjoy great eats, great drinks and a fun atmosphere! There is something for everyone from huge portioned fresh salads, to sandwiches and some of the best burgers around. I have eaten at Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room at least three times with a great group of ladies! My grandmother loves to go there for a Cigar City Cider and a burger. As a group, we’ve shared a great variety of menu items including: Greek French Fries, Garlic Chicken Wings, the Bacon Cheeseburger, the Beet Veggie Burger,

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the Cheddar Jalapeno Burger and the Strawberry Salad. Each item was as delicious as the first and service is always excellent! In addition to food that is downhome good, Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room offers 27 taps of the best craft brews around, with many local breweries featured. The bar is fullliquor, so if you aren’t a beer drinker, you can wet your whistle with a handcrafted libation – perhaps from one of the infused vodkas offered at Johnny’s, which include blueberry, mango, cu-

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cumber, strawberry, pineapple and my personal favorite, jalapeno! Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room has live music five days a week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There are specials almost every day of the week! Monday Wing Night is from 8 p.m. until close and features All-You-Can-Eat-Wings” with a drink purchase. Wine Down Wednesdays, from 5–7 p.m., features unlimited select wines and small bites for $20. From 8 p.m. until close on Thursdays, burgers are 50% off with the purchase of fries and a drink, and craft drafts are only $3. Fridays offer $4 Absolut Martinis all day and $2.50 Bud and Bud

Light bottles. On Sunday, you can buy 10 wings and get 10 more for $2 and Bud and Bud Light bottles are only $2.50. Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room has it all – great staff, delicious food and ice-cold beverages. It’s the place to go to fill up your tank! Johnny’s Fillin’ Station and Tap Room of Tarpon Springs is located at 224 E. Tarpon Avenue. Call (727) 940-8851 or log on to www.johnnysfillinstationandtaproom.com for more information. Hours are 11 a.m.–12 a.m. on Sunday – Thursday, and 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on Friday & Saturday.

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Clearwater Lady Bombers Hit it Hard in 2015 and Come Out Champions! The Clearwater Lady Bombers is a non-profit organization that provides young ladies from all over the state of Florida (including some from right here in Trinity), ages 8 -18, with a place to play the game they love. Softball is their game, but to be a Lady Bomber means you participate in community service events such as the Toys for Tots and the Challenger Jamboree. The Toys for Tots event is held in November and benefits the less fortunate children who might not otherwise be able to receive gifts at Christmas. In the past five years the Lady Bombers have supported more than 300 children through this program. The Challenger Jamboree is an annual softball tournament that pairs up a Lady Bomber with a special needs athlete for a day of fun on the field. The Bomber parents also volunteer for special events that the City of Clearwater puts on such as the various music festivals at Coachman Park.

This year has been especially good for the Clearwater Lady Bombers organization with accomplishments all around, including: • 8U (Avila) Bombers were the NSA B World Series Champions • 10U (Barber) Bombers were NSA & USSSA State Champions and finished 4th in the World Series at Disney • 12U (Pentz) Bombers have made the championship in 7 out of 12 tournaments • 14U (King) Bombers won NSA A States as a young team playing up an age group, and finished 5th in the NSA A world series in Chattanooga TN • 14U (Perez) Bombers, a newly restructured team, has been in the finals 2 out of 3 tournaments • 16U (Sladden) Bombers were State Champions • 16U (Platt) Bombers finished 3rd in the NSA A World Series in Chattanooga, TN • 16U (Mason) Bombers won a

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Top (L-R): Coach Anthony Johnson, Madison Frey, Abbee Klinefelter, Peyton Hoffman, Rebecca Diaz, Sarah Fargo, Jordan Sheets, Manager Angie Barber Bottom (L-R): Zoe Carlisle, Ashley Altman, Madison Foster, Lexi Barber, Kayla Bilbey, Tori Nearing

berth in the ASA Nationals • 18U (Affrunti) Bombers finished 17th out of 125 in the ASA Nationals that were held in Spartanburg, SC

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Another notable accomplishment for the Lady Bombers this 2015 Season is that they have placed 12 girls in various colleges with scholarships.

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“As a parent of one of these young Bomber players I would like to tell you more about the Bombers 10U (Barber) team,” says Tammy N. “Through the Clearwater Lady Bombers Organization and under the leadership of manager Angie Barber and coaches AJ and his daughter Raven Johnson, the 10U team has become State Champions in both the NSA and the USSSA this year. These volunteer coaches have taught these girls how to work together and respect each other’s differences. They have taught them about good sportsmanship and to learn from each loss, how to accept criticism and encourage each other during difficult times. Also,

lessons learned on the field will help them deal with more difficult circumstances in the future when they are off of the softball field.” The 10U team met the Mayor of Clearwater on August 6, 2015 at the Town Council meeting in recognition of all the accomplishments these young ladies have achieved.

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“Budget Blinds” Continued from page 1 “It’s too bright, I can’t sleep.” Some have said, “I have a terrible glare on my TV and computer,” or “I want to enjoy my view, but keep my privacy,” and lastly, “I love the light coming through but my floor and furnishings are fading.” “It makes me feel great to be able to say I am successful for multiple reasons,” says Roxana. “The best reward in my business is to see the business grow through ‘word-of-mouth’ referrals. It means a lot that our customers are talking about Budget Blinds and the great experiences they’ve had with us.” Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs Gets Great Reviews! “You made my room look amazing.”_Anna B. “I have had the pleasure of seeing some of the work completed by Budget Blinds. Roxana and her crew can help increase the beauty of your home. Great job!”_Chris C. “We couldn’t be happier with the product we chose and the installation went as smoothly as you promised in

the timeframe you promised; a rare occurrence in today’s world. We would strongly recommend your services to any homeowner who is interested in getting a first class product installed by expert, professional craftsmen.”_Paul F. “Loved the experience with Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs. They were great to work with for our Plantation Shutters, had excellent recommendations and provided a great product at a great value. I highly recommend call them for your plantation shutter needs.”_Larry B. What sets Budget Blinds apart is their size. With over 1,000 style consultants in the U.S. and Canada, Budget Blinds has the strength to offer great product collections, competitive pricing and an exclusive warranty service, all accompanied by the most attentive and local customer service. However, she doesn’t accomplish this all on her own. Roxana explains that, “A business is as good as its people. I am proud to work with the most knowledgeable and passionate team – Kathy, Bob, Joe, Chuck and Guy. At the office, Kathy brings in the highest expertise in customer service.

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She has an answer for any question. Just call 727-943-8521 and you’ll hear a calm voice with the most accurate information. Our installers have over 30 years experience in the business. Our clients can testify that Bob is our ‘GURU’ installer: efficient and a perfectionist. Joe is friendly, professional and will teach you all about your blinds.”

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Be Inspired, Express Your Style with Budget Blinds “The Budget in Budget Blinds means there is a style for every budget – from inexpensive and cheerful to high-end elegance,” explains Roxana. You can choose from two-inch faux wood blinds with cloth tapes, roller, cellular, Trilight, and soft fold Roman shades, up to Silhouettes and Luminettes by Hunter Douglas. Whether

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you know what you desire or are just looking for ideas and advice, Roxana will make the process easy and enjoyable. Do you know your decorating style? Is it traditional, vintage, organic, glam couture, modern, classic, rustic, or maybe an eclectic mix? “We all have a style even if it doesn’t have a name – it’s defined by the things we surround ourselves in furnishing our home,” says Roxana. “The windows will have the same style. It’s our job

to connect with people and gain an understanding about what people are looking for. Connecting with people and making them happy... this is the best part of my job.” Budget Blinds gives all customers the chance to review services and experiences. “Reviews are very important to us. They allow us to understand how we can be better and what is currently working for people. We thank all our customers who give us an honest review and spread the

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word to their friends and family when they’re delighted with our services.” When you read the positive reviews, it is easy to see that customers love Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs and they love Roxana – probably because they know that she is always looking out for her customers’ best interests. The first step in deciding if you want to work with Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs is to have a free in-home consultation with Roxana so she can learn what your tastes and specific needs are. She can help you narrow down your choices to find the best fit for your windows, your lifestyle and your budget. Roxana follows every project throughout the entire process, from the decision making and measuring, to making sure that installers are providing stellar service. Roxana says, “The beauty of my business is the one-on-one time spent with customers because it allows me to help design customized products for their home.” You can relax knowing that your window coverings and blinds are going to fit perfectly and complement your décor. Giving your home or office a unique, custom designed look is a breeze with Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs.

Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs is located at 1825 S. Pinellas Avenue, Suite 101. For additional information or to schedule a free in-home consultation, call Kathy at (727) 943-8521. View swatch samples, design guides and the fun virtual decorator at www.budgetblinds.com/tarponsprings. Visit the Facebook page of Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs or Google Plus for updates and the latest trends in window fashion. Find Budget Blinds Tarpon Springs on Angie’s List and Yelp.

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“Landon” Continued from page 1 come here to get something done and get it done well!” Dr. Landon says, “Landon Plastic Surgery is very comprehensive and it is important for people to know, that everything we do, we do a lot of; we do procedures multiple times a week in every category. We handle about 700 cases a year.” I can tell you, from my own personal experience, that Dr. Landon and his staff truly are amazing. From day one, his staff went above and beyond to provide me with a personalized experience and did a great job of making me feel comfortable and relaxed. From my first consultation, where the staff was very thorough and actually listened to what I had to say, to the night of the operation where Dr. Landon called me at home to see how I was doing, to the months following the operation, where Dr. Landon and his staff did an excellent job making sure everything progressed and healed right, Landon Plastic Surgery really has set the bar with how patients should be treated. “We do take care of our patients and I do think we offer that extra level

of service,” says Cheryl. “I almost think we nurture patients. We have an amazing, amazing staff. They are all truly wonderful. We really care about our patients and our patients know that. They almost feel part a part of the family.” World-Class Technology Using the newest, most innovative technology, Dr. Landon’s 3D breast imaging machine allows patients to see exactly what their implants are going to look like before the surgery, and gives them the opportunity to “try out” different sizes to see what will look best on their body and what size will give them the desired outcome that they hope to achieve. Dr. Landon says, “We offer patients the ability to take a virtual road trip with different size implants to see how the implants are going to look on their body. This has really done a great job of alleviating the anxiety.” The newest in patient-centered advancements, Landon Plastic Surgery has recently introduced Touch MD to their practice. Interactive software for patient education, Touch MD, as like the 3D breast-imaging machine, gives patients the opportunity to experience the closest thing they can to having surgery, before the

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actual surgery. By uploading a picture of the patient’s target area to the software, Dr. Landon is able to show his patients where the incisions are going to be made, as well as the projected outcome as to what that area will look like post-surgery. “This gives patients a sense of familiarity, making them feel comfortable about their decision,” says Dr. Landon. “It is a great teaching tool, and my patients end up leaving with a solid education of what we hope to accomplish surgically, as well as an enhanced piece of mind in knowing they know what to expect before, during and after the surgery; helping their decision to choose our office an easy one.” When asked his favorite part about what he does, Dr. Landon replied, “Being able to take body images that people find distasteful or aging and give them a positive body image change. People have a wide range of expectations and if you are really going to be successful you have to listen to your patients and deliver what they want. I think that is what really sets us apart. I look at every person that comes in here as family and give them the same treatment as I would if it were my mother or my daughter.”

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Dr. Bruce and Cheryl Landon For added patient convenience, in addition to their office in Trinity, Landon Plastic Surgery has an office located behind Memorial Hospital at 403 S. Habana Ave. in Tampa. For more information on the South

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Rejuvenate your Appearance and Refresh Your Soul at The Spa Boutique

Relax in comfort knowing you are in good hands at Landon Plastic Surgery Tampa office, please call (813) 4043380. This office is solely used for consultations and follow-up care, but for those who live in the South Tampa area, Dr. Landon offers them roundtrip concierge service from their home to the Trinity location. Landon Plastic Surgery’s main office is located at 1813 Wellness Lane in Trinity. For more information, call (727) 376-3999 or visit www.LandonPlasticSurgery.com.

A heavenly escape from the chaos of the outside world, The Spa Boutique, located right next to Landon Plastic Surgery in an adjoining office, will melt away the stresses of your hectic day. Tuscan-inspired, The Spa Boutique will take you on a journey to ultimate relaxation, so get ready to be pampered as you are soothed by the calming music and rejuvenating aromas. “We are not your typical spa, I have always said that this is Trinity’s best kept secret,” says Patient Coordinator Kim. “The atmosphere is vey different because it is a Tuscan-inspired boutique and spa. It’s not clinical. All of our aestheticians are very caring about their clients. And the best part is, all of our full facials include a neck, shoulder, arm and hand massage. We also have a changing room, a full shower, spa robes and spa socks. It’s not just about the skin; it’s about making sure that our clients are extremely pampered while they are here. That’s my job – making sure everybody feels like they are special and pampered and that we really care about them!”

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Bring a Buddy and Receive 50% off a Full Spa Service! I’m sure we all know a few friends and family members that could use a little pampering. So, why not refer them to The Spa Boutique, especially since through their Bring a Buddy Program, for every new client that you refer, both you and your guest will receive 50% off any one of their full spa services. This program is good for as many times as you bring a new client. “We have people that come in every month and never pay full price because each month they send someone new in,” says Kim. The Spa Boutique offers a variety of unique facials, as well as body wraps, waxing and massages. Kim says, “All of four facials are customized to the clients. Because of this, we have several different skin care lines – we offer everything from physician-grade skin care products to an organic line – which we use based upon the individual needs of the client.” All of their full (60-minute) services include a complimentary snack tray consisting of gelato, cheese and crackers and a homemade truffle (handmade by Cheryl herself), a beverage, and time

in the Serenity Room – a relaxing room, where guests can kick back and unwind before their appointment. The Spa Boutique also has a retail boutique, which carries a variety of jewelry, glasses, dresses, purses, bath sponges, robes and more. In much need of some pampering myself, after talking to Kim, I decided to set up an appointment to get a facial. Sonia was my aesthetician and, wow, the facial was wonderful! After an hour of pampering – which included a much-needed shoulder and hand massage – I slowly awakened from my relaxing trance and left The Spa Boutique with beautifully glowing skin! Immediately after my appointment, I was already booked for my next visit and I even booked one for my husband – a first time client. If you are in need of some divine indulgence, come on in to The Spa Boutique, and don’t forget – bring a friend! The Spa Boutique is located at 1813 Wellness Lane in Trinity. For more information, please call (727) 376-5772 or log on to www.TheSpaBoutiqueAtLandonPlasticSurgery.com.

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