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Happy Thanksgiving from New Tampa Lifestyles As the holidays quickly approach, bringing along with them a whirlwind of festivities and celebrations, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving from all of us here at the New Tampa Lifestyles. From our dedicated advertisers to our loyal readers, it is you we have to thank for our continued success and growth over the past few years. It is all of us working together that keeps our community strong – from our local business owners to all the other hardworking employees and entrepreneurs that call this area home. To so many, Thanksgiving is not just about getting together and celebrating with family and friends over a delicious meal of turkey, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, but also signifies a time to reflect on the past year and give thanks for the many blessings in their lives – including the
joyous opportunity to be united for such an occasion. This Thanksgiving I would like to take the opportunity to say how grateful I am to be part of such an extraordinary community! The past few years I have been writing for the Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, and now also the New Tampa Lifestyles, I have had the chance to meet so many amazing local business owners and they have really left a lasting impression! They are some of the most dedicated, honest, hard-working people I have ever met, who, no matter how busy, will still find time and money to support local school programs, athletics programs and many other great charities. It has been a real pleasure getting to know the people in this community and I look forward to many great years to come! The New Tampa Lifestyles team
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would also like to thank you, all of our readers, for your continued support over the past year. We wish you a prosperous and bountiful Thanksgiving and many happy years to come! This Thanksgiving, millions of people across the country will come together with their closest friends and family. Wherever you may be and however you may celebrate, I encourage you to think about the many things in your life that you have to be thankful for and take a moment to
show gratitude and appreciation. As Henri J.M. Nouwen once said, “Gratitude goes beyond the ‘mine’ and ‘thine’ and claims the truth that all of life is a pure gift. In the past I always thought of gratitude as a spontaneous response to the awareness of gifts received, but now I realize that gratitude can also be lived as a discipline. The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love, a gift to be celebrated with joy.”
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Local Teacher Publishes First Books!
on their own. A glossary in the back breaks down terminology that may be unfamiliar, and questions prompt discussions about sportsmanship, family or cultural traditions and personal interests. Everyone Plays Games and Everyone Plays Sports are available through Amazon.com, RourkeEducationalMedia.com, and other online book retailers.
Corbett Prep PreK3 teacher Aimee Popalis is now a published author! Aimee’s first two books, Everyone Plays Games and Everyone Plays Sports, were published this month. Part of Rourke Educational Media’s Little World Everyone Everywhere series, the children’s
books explore commonalities and differences among kids across the globe as they play games and sports by themselves, on teams or with friends and family. The books are perfect for parents and teachers to read to preschool and kindergarten students or for older children to read
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Aimee has always enjoyed writing and welcomed the challenge of non-fiction. “As a teacher, I like to take complex topics and make them bite-sized for little guys,” she says. The topics of play also appealed to her. She’s an athlete, coach and sports fan. Ever since she was little, she made up games to play with her brother and friends. Now she loves creating games for her PreK3 class!
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Community Calendar & News Briefs
Upcoming Events and Luncheons Hosted by the Tampa Palms Women’s Club Annual Charity Potluck Luncheon Members and guests will enjoy Tampa Palms Women’s Club annual December Charity Potluck Luncheon on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Compton Park in Tampa Palms. The club will be making donations to these charitable organizations: God’s Pedal Power, Hillsborough House of Hope, Kid’s and Canines, OASIS, and RICH House. In addition, the group will make contributions to the Greater Tampa Bay chapter of Blue Star Mothers of American, Inc. and to the Luis E. Torres Scholarship Fund. Representatives from these organizations will be accepting the contributions. For more information or to RSVP please contact Mary Field, Publicity Chairman Tampa Palms Women's Club, at (813) 977-1162 or mary2erf@msn.com.
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Installation Luncheon Tampa Palms Women’s Club members look forward to the annual Installation Luncheon to be held on January 21, 2016 at Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club. For more information or to RSVP please contact Mary Field, Publicity Chairman Tampa Palms Women's Club, at (813) 977-1162 or mary2erf@msn.com.
Winter Ball Sun., Dec. 13 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd, Tampa. Presented by the Tampa Palms Women’s Club come enjoy dinner and dancing at their fabulous Winter Ball. The doors will open at 6 p.m., where guests will partake in social hour, including Hors d' Oeuvres, and a cash bar with Happy Hour pricing. Following social hour will be dinner and dancing from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., with live music by Nunes at Night Guests will have a choice of three
entrees: Entrée 1: Seared Salmon with a Champagne & Vanilla Bean Butter Sauce Entrée 2: Chicken wrapped in Gouda Cheese with Prosciutto in a Sherry Cream Sauce Entrée 3: Roasted Pork Loin with a Madeira & Mushroom Pork au jus Following the dinner will be a dessert and coffee station Cost is $35 per person, good for a member and one guest and $60 per person for non-members. RSVP no later than Dec. 6. For more information or to RSVP please contact Mary Field, Publicity Chairman Tampa Palms Women's Club, at (813) 977-1162 or mary2erf@msn.com.
Community Wide Yard Sale Sponsored by the Tampa Palms Women’s Club March 26 at Compton Park, 16101 Compton Dr., Tampa Palms Tuck away your throw-aways and turn your treasures into cash at the
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community-wide yard sale. For information please call (813) 615-9600.
The Great American Teach-In at Heritage Elementary Thurs., Nov. 19 at Heritage Elementary, 18201 E Meadow Rd, Tampa Join Heritage Elementary on Thursday, November 19th as they host the Great American Teach-In. Once again, Heritage Elementary will open this event up to the community, giving businesses and local talent an opportunity to share their knowledge, skills, and talents with students. The Great American Teach-In is a fabulous way to enrich students with not only knowledge of the opportunities within the community, but it allows students the opportunity to visualize and strive for career goals and personal growth. In turn, students will realize the value of education and pursuing positive goals. Some of the presenters will be local dentists such as Children's Dentistry and New Tampa Pediatric Dental, Tampa Police Department, Publix, New Tampa Dance, New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy, New Tampa Library, the YMCA, military personnel, the Fire Department, U.S.
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Tae Kwon Do, WFLA News Channel 8, Terminix Pest Control, Little Dinosaur Productions, Busch Gardens, and many more business owners, and representatives. For more information please email Deborah Wheeler at deborah.wheeler@sdhc.k12.fl.us, or call her at (813) 740-4580 ext. 240.
Community Thanksgiving Service at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church
Covenant, and Village Presbyterian. The service will be held at Lake Magdalene Methodist Church, located at 2902 West Fletcher Ave in Tampa. For additional questions please call Susie at (813) 265-3448 or Robin at (813) 963-7893.
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4th Annual Golf Tournament Hosted by Equestrian Inc. Thoroughbred Rescue Sun., Dec. 6 at The Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa Join Equestrian Inc. Thoroughbred Rescue for their 4th Annual Golf Tournament, which is sure to bring great fun and great competition! It will be a Shotgun Start/Scramble Format, with tee-off starting at 12 Noon. Dinner and awards will follow at 6 pm. There is a $100 entry fee, which includes a gift bag, green fees, cart fees, range balls, snacks, drink tickets and dinner. There will also be a US Hole In One contest with many great prizes, including $10,000 cash, a flat screen TV, Callaway Irons and airline tickets. Sponsorships are available. For more information please contact Jack Fischer @ (813) 7310973. All proceeds benefit Equestrian Inc. Thoroughbred Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Sun. Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. at Lake Magdalene Methodist Church, 2902 West Fletcher Ave in Tampa. Several interfaith communities from the Carrollwood, Forest Hills, and Citrus Park areas have come together to offer a community Thanksgiving Service. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Come together as one interfaith community to praise and thank God for the many blessings He has provided. Participating churches include Congregation Beth Am Synagogue, Forest Hills Presbyterian, Forest Hills United Methodist, Grace Lutheran, Lake Magdalene United Methodist, Most Holy Redeemer Catholic, Oak Grove United Methodist, Saint Marks Episcopal, Saint Paul Catholic, Tampa
Pose by Pose Yoga will begin offering Yoga for Health and Wellness for Adults 50 and up through the OLLI program funded by USF. The classes begin on January 19th and run every Tuesday through February 23rd from 10am-11am. You can register for the classes at http://www.usf.edu/continuing-education/olli/ or call (813) 974-8036. There is a small membership and registration fee. These classes are available to any member looking to increase range of motion, strength and mobility. Mobile seniors, limited mobility and chair-bound seniors are all welcome as the studio is handicap accessible. Pre-registration is required. Pose by Pose Yoga is located at 17761 Hunting Bow Circle in Lutz. For additional information or to register for classes please call (813) 501-4987.
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Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre Presents Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, JR. at HCC Ybor Campus Mainstage Theatre December 19 at 1 and 5 p.m.
Lewis Carroll's famous inquisitive heroine comes to life in Disney's Alice In Wonderland, Jr. Bring the family and join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game in this zany performance. The show features bold, brassy, swift-moving action, along with plenty of catchy tunes, and outrageous characters. Tampa Bay Triple Threat Theatre will present the production of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. on December 19, 2015 at the Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus in their Mainstage Theatre. Performance times will be at 1:00pm & 5:00pm. To purchase tickets or obtain more information, please visit TBTTT.org. Disney's ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR. is presented through arrangement with Music Theatre International. Music and Lyrics by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard, Oliver Wallace and Cy Coban, Allie Wrubel and Ray Gilbert, Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston. Music adapted and additional lyrics by David Simpatico.
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The Color Wheelz Brings the Party and Art Supplies to You! By Kim Thomas Creativity lives in all of us and there is much joy in art, which is why The Color Wheelz has become such a big hit in the Tampa Bay Area. Offering mobile art parties and painting classes, The Color Wheelz brings the party to you and hosting a fun event has never been easier! Just supply the space and the snacks and The Color Wheelz brings all of the art supplies and the instructor. Add some friends and let your creativity take over for a couple of hours! The Color Wheelz travels throughout Tampa Bay bringing art parties to homes, clubhouses, schools, recreation centers, office break rooms and even park shelters for a plein air-style lesson. Kids love The Color Wheelz! Adults love The Color Wheelz! Everybody loves The Color Wheelz! The Color Wheelz is perfect for creative birthday celebrations, unique corporate team building events, couples get-togethers, and girls’ nights in! Plus, The Color Wheelz is available for after school art programs and has offered 4-week programs at several schools in the area including Classical Prep, Countryside Montessori and
Lutz Prep. Owner Jennifer Houston is a busy mother of four who started her business, The Color Wheelz, just over a year ago. With four kids close in age, this busy mom impressed her husband and her friends with her amazing ability to corral the kids into a group and keep them completely absorbed in painting, gaining confidence in their own creativity with every stroke of the paintbrush. Soon, word got around that Jen had a real talent for teaching art to kids – she had the skill, the patience, the supplies – and she started getting requests from friends to do birthday parties. What started as a hobby and a way to keep her own children and
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their playmates happily engaged and occupied turned into a small business and The Color Wheelz has been gaining popularity ever since, and not only with children. Adults wanted in on the painting party fun too! Moms who saw their kids blossoming into little artists started asking Jen to bring The Color Wheelz to their houses for a Moms Night!
Kids Love The Color Wheelz! Jen says that parents are amazed at what their children learn in only
four weeks with The Color Wheelz after school art program. It includes one hour of instruction each week for 4 weeks, 16x20 canvas, use of aprons, easels, paints, brushes and drop cloths. Children learn through step-by-step instruction how to complete their own masterpiece using acrylic paint. They learn to mix colors, practice proper brush techniques, while using patience and learning to pay attention to detail. Painting a complete picture gives them a sense of accomplishment and in the safe, fun environment that The
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Color Wheelz brings, kids find the courage to explore their own creativity. Jen usually has the children incorporate their handprints into their painting making it extra special for parents who know too well how fast those little fingers grow! Birthday parties are a huge hit with kids. Jen says, “I have a lot of parents tell me, ‘Wow, this is the most relaxed party ever!’ The kids really stay focused on their paintings.” Kids always get a break midway during the parties for food and snacks and cake is usually served at the end while the paintings dry. Parties for children aged five and over include one-and-ahalf hours of instruction for up to 10 painters, 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas and the use of easels, aprons, paints and brushes. Specially designed for preschoolers under 5 and “mommy & me” events, Color Wheelz offers unique classes which include a 12x16 canvas that the children paint the background on and then the parents help paint their handprints or footprints and finish the painting while the tots get their faces painted. Kids’ parties are $200 for parties of ten, with an additional $20 for each extra child. The Color Wheelz is a participant in the Wiregrass Rancher Kids Club, which provides free fun activities for pre-school aged children at the Wiregrass Mall. Check the event calendar at www.theshopsatwiregrass.com for the dates of upcoming events.
The Color Wheelz is perfect for creative birthday celebrations, unique corporate team building events, couples get-togethers, and girls’ nights in! They offer classes for both children and adults, and travel throughout Tampa Bay, bringing all the art supplies, as well as the instructor! vas, The Color Wheelz also teaches classes in painting wine glasses. Wine goes so well with painting parties, and now you can create your own hand painted wine glass!
Great fun for girls’ nights, moms’ nights, bridal parties, birthdays and just for no reason at all except to have
fun painting with friends, The Color Wheelz may have started out as a business focused on children, but the adults in the neighborhood said, “Move over kiddos, it’s our turn!” The Color Wheelz has a gallery on its website with many great designs to choose from that are simple enough that everyone can create their own masterpiece. If you don’t see something you want to paint from the gallery, Jen will listen to what you and your group want, and will come up with a unique design just for you. “Our gallery is continually growing, but I always give customers the option and I’ll be happy to paint something new for them,” says Jen. “I’ve had people who have wanted a particular color scheme to match a room. Really the sky is the limit.” In addition to paintings on can-
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Adults Love The Color Wheelz!
The Color Wheelz Loves Community! Jen has found several ways for The Color Wheelz to give back to the community. The Color Wheelz has donated art supplies on two separate occasions to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and also was there for Christmas in July. Jen says, “Thirty patients came down to paint with us!” The Color Wheelz donated supplies and instruction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Color Wheelz recently partnered with Havana Dreamers restaurant in Longleaf to provide a very special evening for a man who was a Hospice patient. Jen shares, “It was really special. He was able to
spend time with his daughters and his wife doing something he loved.” During the summer months, The Color Wheelz partnered with the Hillsborough County Libraries to provide art programs for kids and we were at capacity every time,” says Jen. “There is definitely a need for art that kids aren’t getting.” The Color Wheelz is unique and fun. Jen’s passion for art is contagious and above all else, she wants to make sure her customers are having fun while creating! Book your event by emailing jen.thecolorwheelz@gmail.com or call Jen at 352-584-1396. The Color Wheelz travels throughout Tampa Bay; there may be a small travel fee for locations requiring travel beyond 25 miles. Log on to www.thecolorwheelz.com for more information and to view the gallery.
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Let the Savings Begin! The Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz is Now Open! By Julie Kanehl Tampa Premium Outlets is the long-awaited outlet mall that has Lutz and Wesley Chapel at the center of a lot of attention! Located at 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, just off of S.R. 56 and west of I75, its location is convenient to all of Tampa Bay. Tampa Premium Outlets opened its doors on October 29th at 10 a.m. to excited crowds, impressive lines and of course, a lot of great deals. Owned by The Simon Property Group, which owns retail properties in 37 states and Puerto Rico, Tampa Premium Outlets has a lot of experience designing crowd-pleasing retail centers like this one. Their Grand Opening event included music, fireworks, and the opening of 103 stores, including popular brands like Coach, Nike Factory, Vera Bradley, Calvin Klein, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Michael Kors. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Tampa Premium Outlets is a 441,000 sq. ft. retail center that has more than 20 shoe stores, alone. Add in some fun dining options like Johnny Rockets (which will actually be opening on November 12th), a playground area for the kiddos, and savings that you just won’t find at other malls, and it’s no surprise that people are flocking to the new shopping center in droves!
Grand Opening Success! The main courtyard at Tampa Premium Outlets was abuzz throughout the day with live entertainment, contests and giveaways, and even stilt walkers made the rounds as many guests lined up at their favorite stores, eager to be one of the first ones in the door. Many of the stores offered gifts to the first 100 people inside, like Helzberg Diamonds, who offered a free pearl bracelet and extra savings to their first customers. There was a lot of excitement for kids of all ages at the Disney Outlet Store, as they gave away special edition Mickey ears to their first paying customers while supplies lasted. While many retailers used coupons, giveaways and outlet exclusives to garner excitement, some stores just needed to be there-like the Coach store, which had a line snaking half way down the corridor before the mall
even opened. Some of these stores are simply beautiful from a retail standpoint. Immaculately merchandised, every store displays its brand with pride: Stores like Swarovski simply sparkled, Kitchen Collection has you wanting to become a chef, and did I mention that there’s a Lindt Chocolate and an Auntie Anne’s? All the excitement and crowds aside, the employees of Tampa Premium Outlet and of the individual
outlet stores were simply fantastic. Everyone was super-informative, helpful and while the mall was busy, it was a pleasurable place to shop! I spoke to one local shopper who came to the Grand Opening with her mom and her two young children, she said, “I’ve gotten some great deals! I’m really happy we came. The lines to pay are long, but worth it.” She also said, “I really like that there are lots of areas to sit and rest between shopping!”
Simon Properties did a great job of designing the shopping center to have plenty of seating, so that while there are more than a hundred great shops to see, it doesn’t have to feel like a marathon.
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Become a Tampa Premium Outlets VIP! The best news is that, while the opening weekend has come and gone, the savings will continue! It’s been printed that the savings at a Simon
outlet mall like this one, can be up to 65% or more than what you’d find at a regular store, which is great! But there’s a way to save even more. Become a VIP! As a Tampa Premium Outlets VIP, you have the opportunity to earn extra savings that aren’t made public! It’s totally free, and it’s easy to sign up on their website! One you sign up, you simply print your voucher and take it to guest relations to pick up your VIP Coupon Book, and let me tell you, you’ll feel like a VIP, because these savings can be combined with the savings and discounts in the stores. Some examples include 10% off your entire purchase at Sketchers, $25 off your purchase of $100 or more at Vera Bradley and $15 off your purchase of $30 or more at Yankee Candle. This is just a fraction of the discounts! These sav-
ings last throughout the season, so get online, get your voucher and start racking up those savings! Tampa Premium Outlets is the perfect place to save money while shopping, and it’s also bringing a lot of jobs to the area as many of the retailers are still hiring! Whether you are in the market for a new pair of shoes, looking for a great place to spend the day with the family, or you are looking for a new job in retail, head on down to Tampa Premium Outlets!
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Tampa Premium Outlets is located at 2300 Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, Florida. They are open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. To reach their shopping line call 813-9386272, or visit them online at www.PremiumOutlets.com/outlet/Tampa.
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Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates Pediatric Dentistry – Preventative Dental Care for Infants, Children & Teens Once in a while you happen to meet people that make you feel as if you’ve known them forever, and both Dr. Duga and Dr. Feeney, with their warm smiles and welcoming attitude, make you feel exactly this way. Picking the right pediatric dentist can be a scary task. So many questions come to mind when thinking about the best fit for your child. I can assure you, you have come to the right place at Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates Pediatric Dentistry. The, compassionate, caring staff will help take fear out of the equation and allow you and your child to feel relaxed and welcomed. At Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates Pediatric Dentistry, they understand that you want the very best for your son or daughter and providing him or her with the most comforting care is always a top priority at their office. The Doctors and their staff welcome you and your children into an atmosphere of fun and happiness, as well as an educational and focused en-
vironment. Your child will always come first in their office, so instead of a place of fear or anxiety, which many children experience when just thinking about the dentist, your child will be excited to visit! Located in New Tampa at 15293 Amberly Drive in the Somerset Professional Park, this under the sea-themed pediatric dental office is cheerful, fun and right here in your own backyard! Patients are treated like family by the doctors and staff and every effort is made to ensure that your child’s dental visit is a great experience for the whole family. Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney, and their staff are helpful in every way – from making your child feel excited about coming to the dentist to navigating the insurance companies for you. Just take a look around the room and it’s evident that the staff loves their job. Smiling faces and laughter light up every room. After speaking with Dr. Duga and Dr. Feeney it was immediately clear to
me that they absolutely love kids, and to me, that’s the most important thing. As the saying goes, you have to love what you do to be the best at what you do. Taking this into consideration, it’s no wonder why so many New Tampa families trust their children with the care of Dr. Duga and Dr. Feeney.
When I asked Shawna AdamsFeeney, DMD what she loved most about her job she immediately smiled and said, “Everything! From the first meeting with a sometimes-nervous kid and helping him to feel comfortable with us, to later on down the road, when that same kid comes in and tells us he couldn’t wait to come see us
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again. I’ve been working with Dr. Duga for over 10 years now and have learned so much from him; but I think I learn just as much from the kids! I really do have the best job in the world with the best people around me. I couldn’t have asked for more!” “It really is all about the kids,” says Paul H. Duga, DDS, who truly enjoys working with kids of all ages into their young adulthood. Dr. Duga is very impressed with the youngsters growing up in the New Tampa area. He lights up when he talks about the future. “We have so many cool patients; I enjoy listening to them – the future looks bright to me, not scary, because there are some great kids coming up.” Dr. Duga and his wife Sue moved to the New Tampa area to raise their three children because of the positive family-oriented lifestyle that the area promotes. They love it here and we are very happy to have them in our community! Twelve years ago, after already having a successful practice, Dr. Duga decided to create his perfect vision of a pediatric dental office. The result is magnificent! Efficient, vibrant, energetic, with an open treatment area as well as private treatment rooms, this practice is perfect for kids of all ages, from toddlers at their first check-up to teens needing their wisdom teeth extracted. The waiting room is huge, lined with plenty of comfortable chairs for parents and siblings alike. Speaking of siblings, the office has an entire area devoted to brothers and sisters of patients that may not have an appointment that day but still wanted to come along and have some fun in the office. How many dental offices can say that brothers and sisters actually want to come along for their sibling’s appointments? Not very many, I’m sure! Dr. Duga and Dr. Feeney both feel that education is a key component
in providing excellent pediatric dental care. They take time to teach their young patients to care for their teeth and foster life-long habits that will help keep them healthy. “We want to get them on the right track,” says Dr. Feeney. “As a pediatric practice, our focus is prevention more than anything – we want to teach our patients to have good habits.” And, it seems to be working. Dr. Duga shares, “We look at the longterm; we want each child to be healthy now and to have a healthy future. Most of our teen patients have great teeth – no cavities, no fillings – and they’ll go through life with healthy teeth and gums. I tell the staff all the
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Located in New Tampa at 15293 Amberly Drive in the Somerset Professional Park, this under the sea-themed pediatric dental office is cheerful, fun and right here in your own backyard! time – The most important thing is the education they walk away with; that will benefit them their whole lives.” Dr. Feeney and Dr. Duga know how important your children are to you. Both have families of their own and when providing a positive dental experience to their patients, one thing resonates above all else – it’s a simple concept, as Dr. Duga says, “Dr. Feeney and I treat our patients the way we’d want our kids treated.” Patients truly appreciate the care their children receive from Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney and their staff. Parents drive their children from as far out as Brooksville to make sure their children get the best care and enjoy the kid-
friendly chairs and amenities at Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates Pediatric Dentistry. There’s just no substitute for good people and if you’re in the market for an exceptional pediatric dental office that exceeds all expectations, look no further than Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates Pediatric Dentistry! Dr. Duga, Dr. Feeney & Associates, Pediatric Dentistry is located at 15293 Amberly Drive in Tampa. To set an appointment, please call (813) 631-1100. You will find more information and photos at www.PediatricDentistTampa.com, including the bios of Dr. Duga and Dr. Feeney.
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Your Social Security Record at Your Fingertips By Daryl Rosenthal, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
With today’s technology, you may never have to go to an office or even make a phone call to do your business with Social Security. Current workers and people who receive benefits can join the millions who already interact with the agency by computer or tablet by opening a free My Social Security account. It’s easy, safe, and, most of all, secure. You’ll only need a few minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to sign up. You are never too young to start thinking about your financial future. My Social Security account is very valuable for younger people who don’t receive benefits yet. Young workers can use the best free retirement and financial planning tool available. Once you open a My Social Security account, you can have access to and — at the same time — download your Social Security Statement. With your Statement you can review • Estimates of your potential future retirement and disability benefits; • Estimates of survivors benefits for your spouse and children, if you
should die; • Your earnings record to confirm the accuracy; and • The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid. If you already receive Social Security benefits, with a My Social Security account you can • Get a benefit verification letter; • Change your address and phone number; • Start or change direct deposit
of your benefits payment; • Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season; and • If you’re signed up for Medicare, order a Medicare replacement card. To open your free My Social Security account, you must be at least age 18 and have a • valid email address; • Social Security number; and • U.S. mailing address.
It only takes a few minutes to sign up, and it’s easy to do. There’s an informative video and frequently asked questions on our website to help you.
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So, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and open your own, secure My Social Security account today. Then you can join the millions who can plan, invest, and save for a secure retirement with confidence.
Tampa Local Completes Basic Training at West Point
Cadet Brandon Gauthier Shively, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Shively of Tampa, FL, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy. Shively entered West Point on June 29 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. CBT is one of the most challenging events a cadet will encounter over the course of their four years at the academy. The initial military training program provides cadets with basic skills to instill discipline, pride, cohesion, confidence and a high sense of duty to prepare them for entry into the Corps of Cadets. Areas of summer instruction included first aid, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle marksmanship and nuclear, biological, and chemical training. Shively began classes Aug. 17. The West Point curriculum offers 37 majors balancing physical sciences and engineering with humanities and social sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Shively graduated from Tampa
Catholic High School. He plans to graduate from West Point in 2019 and be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood and the World of BergHOFF By Kim Thomas If you are new to the area and love to cook, you’ll love BergHOFF! Already well known to chefs and locals who love the outstanding prices and exceptional quality of BergHOFF’s products, the store’s impressive size and prime location have garnered the attention of many who’ve recently moved to the area. BergHOFF has been getting many curious new customers and would like to welcome all newcomers to the neighborhood. BergHOFF invites its customers and everyone else in the community with a love for cooking to come to the Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 21st. The full-day event (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) celebrates the nine years that the BergHOFF showroom has been open to the public, the store’s loyal customers, and the wonderful connections that have been made in BergHOFF’s signature cooking classes! A global company with worldwide distribution, BergHOFF offers something unique and special in our area with its US showroom open to the public and located in Odessa on State Road 54. BergHOFF is extremely busy shipping over a thousand orders a day to customers in North America, developing unique and exclusive products, partnering with retailers to develop the BergHOFF brand, and accepting awards for design and innovation. Yet, while doing all of this, the BergHOFF store has created an inviting showroom. BergHOFF offers more than 3,000 products in cookware, cutlery, porcelain, dinnerware, flatware, BBQ Sets, and cook’s tools. You’ll find everything you need to turn your kitchen into a gourmet’s dream. Fun and informative, hands-on Cooking Classes are offered on Saturdays and are led by BergHOFF’s inhouse chef, Toni Haynes. Private classes are offered for showers, company meetings, and more. The classes also give you a chance to see how BergHOFF’s products function, which, as Store Manager Candace Powers points out, “any cook knows, is equally important to form.” She adds, “We like to offer personal service, quality, design and selection at af-
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Another popular item, and the perfect companion for new cookware is BergHOFF’s signature cookbookToni’s Simply the Best, which offers easy, tasty recipes; Chef Toni Haynes will autograph the book for you to make it extra special for the recipient.
traveler, for boats, RVs or even cooking your fish out in the lanai. Looking to Eat Healthier? –– BergHOFF’s Waterless Cookware reduces the need for using water or oil when cooking – you lose some calories but not the taste! This cookware lets you cook your meat and vegetables with no fat or oil, giving you better color, better flavor, and the vitamins and minerals are left in your food. Pressure cookers are another great tool for cooking healthy and BergHOFF has improved upon the family cook’s all-time kitchen staple and time-saver with a re-designed lid, making it super easy to open and close. Stop in to see BergHOFF’s line of Eclipse Pressure Cookers. Cutlery––BergHOFF offers open stock of cutlery as well as blocks of knives. There are more than 20 styles to choose from. “We encourage you to put the knives in your hand,” says Candace. “The quality and design is all there, but it is about how it feels in your hand. That is why we have them out in reach for you to try.” Cook’s Tools––Some favorites are BergHOFF’s Herb Scissors, Egg Whisks, Silicone Utensils, Magnetic Scissors and the Garnishing Tool Kit.
New Products at BergHOFF Perfect Slice––BergHOFF predicts that the brand new Perfect Slice will be popular for gift giving this year. Perfect Slice won an award for innovation at the IHA Show in Chicago this year. First generation brings you a dishwasher safe baking pan with a special cutting tool that enables you to quickly cut uniformed slices, giving your creation a professional presentation for entertaining and making it look like you worked harder than you did. You can purchase the matching silicone lip for the Perfect Slice, which makes it so easy to remove it from the oven. Candace calls the third generation, “Awesome! It includes your pan, your slicer and a carry lid that allows you take your treats on-the-go to your bunco and bridge games, any shower you bake for, or a family gathering.” Silicone Bakeware––No greasing or oiling required with the new Silicone Bakeware, which heats quickly and bakes evenly with no burnt or dark edges on the bottom. Removal is super easy and you can freeze, refrigerate or microwave it, put in the dishwasher, and it is oven safe. Nothing is easier than being able to bake, store, freeze and reheat right in the same pan. Studio 11-Piece Cookware––Simply beautiful, this 18/10 surgical stainless steel cookware with rose gold colored handles (as shown on cover) works on every stovetop including induction. Choose from stainless steel lids or glass lids, this item is a must-see in the art of cookware! Cast Iron Teapots––Making a delicious pot of tea? BergHOFF has many shapes and colors of cast iron teapots. Each comes with a stainless steel mesh basket to steep your tealeaves for a per-
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fordable prices for you, your friends and your family. You can purchase at Buy Direct Pricing, directly from us, saving you money!” A Chef’s Toy Store BergHOFF is a toy store for the chef in your family, bringing technology, design, craftsmanship and passion to the kitchenware industry. It is the perfect place for anyone who is interested in cooking, from the novice to the professional chef. From newlyweds setting up a first-kitchen to those who want to update or upgrade cookware, and whether you like traditional stainless steel or prefer to use ceramic or cast iron, BergHOFF has the kitchen essentials and gadgets that you want. Beauty and function is a great combination but BergHOFF also knows it is important to stay on top of energy efficient technology ultimately saving you time and money to enjoy other things in your life. It’s pretty neat that all of BergHOFF’s cookware works on every kind of stove, too, including the new induction stoves. Speaking of induction stoves, you can take one on the road with you! BergHOFF sells portable single induction cook-tops, which are great for the
Cookware in Colors will brighten any kitchen
Cast Iron Teapots perfect spot of tea
fect hot cup of tea. You’ll also find a nice selection of glass teapots and whistling kettles. Unique Dinnerware: Eclipse Art of the Table by Codriez––Do you have an appetite for more art on the table? BergHOFF has introduced its limited edition Eclipse porcelain, adorned with art from the internationally acclaimed artist Codriez. The set comes alive with playful drawings in vivid colors and was developed as a tribute to the joy of dining with family and friends. Light is a returning theme in the dinnerware and each drawing begins its life with light from a lamp or the sun. Cookware in Colors––Available in bright lime green, purple, orange and red, BergHOFF’s colorful Non-Stick Cookware brightens up any kitchen. This sturdy feeling but easy to handle cookware works on every stove including induction and features a multi-layered and reinforced PFOA-free non-stick coating for easy food release and effortless cleaning. Each piece can be purchased separately so you can customize your assortment to meet your cooking needs. Chocolate Cast Iron and the Tagine––Perfect for the slow cooking
and hearty stews we love to prepare in the oven or on top of the stove this time of year, the glossy enameled coating requires no extra seasoning and combines style with durability. A unique piece in this collection is the 12-and-a-1/2inch Covered Wok and the Tagine. Don’t forget BergHOFF’s Customer Appreciation Day on November 21st; plus, during the week of Thanksgiving, BergHOFF will offer Black Friday Specials ALL WEEK LONG! Perfect for year-round gifting and kitchen essentials for a well equipped kitchen, BergHOFF offers free layaway, a gift and bridal registry and ships to anywhere in the US.
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Bakeware of all types including silicone
BergHOFF’s Tagine and Chocolate Cast Iron Cookware are perfect for slow cooking and preparing hearty, flavorful stews
BergHOFF is located at 11063 State Rd 54 (between Little Rd. & Gunn Hwy.) in Odessa. Showroom hours are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sat. Closed Sundays. Holiday hours: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed New Year’s Day. Log on to icookALOT.com or call (727) 853-3373 for more information.
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