TRINITY AREA
Vol. 8, Issue 10, October 2012
Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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The Business & Dining Guide Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree
Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating - Our Business is Your Comfort! By Kim Thomas
Michelle and Michael Vinson
When you are having problems with your air conditioning or heating unit – whether it is a weekday, late at night or on the weekend – you need a reputable, honest company that will respond right away. You need a company that promises, “Our business is your comfort!” Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating is that company. It offers same-day service and 24-hour emergency service and you can expect an owner to answer your call. The company has an A-rating with Angie’s List and in 2011, Vinson A/C was awarded with the Angie’s List “Super Service Award.” Founded in June 2004 by owner/president
Michael Vinson, Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating is fully insured and licensed (license # CAC1814136) and services both residential and commercial customers in Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Michael lived in Tampa for 35 years before moving to Pasco with his wife Michelle and their children nearly 11 years ago. He had worked for reputable air conditioning companies in the area for many years – he has more than 25 years of experience in the industry – and felt that it was time to begin his own family owned and operated company. So he earned his state certification and built a company on his good work ethic and customer referrals. See “Vinson A/C” on page 54.
Mike Natoli’s Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is the real deal!
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Anclote Chiropractic.........14-15 Carson Family Care..........18-19 Clothes Mentor...................22-23 Better Health & Nutrition..26-27 Medical Center of Trinity..30-31 Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon..34-35 Bayside Plastic Surgery......38-39 Camp K9..........................42-43 St. Francis Weight Loss.....46-47 Advanced Dermatology.....50-51 Classifieds..............................58
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Let’s face it. Everyone has a favorite meal that they look forward to, a certain entrée that has to be made a certain way or by a particular person. Maybe it’s your mama’s meatballs, or your grandmother’s holiday roast. In different parts of the country there are many great rivalries between restaurants about who makes things better, be it chili, pizza, beignets, BBQ, or in
this case Philly Cheesesteaks. Nowhere is the competition so fierce than in Philadelphia, where the Philly Cheesesteak reigns supreme. Relationships are forged and lost based on people’s provocation towards places like Pat’s or Geno’s, only minutes from one another. For people from Philly, there are few things sweeter than simply walking up to the window and saying “With Onions” or “Without,” and knowing that they are only moments
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away from a deliciously hot, frizzled (that’s a real world, I promise) steak sandwich where the meat, the cheese and the onions have come together to melt into something akin to heaven, dripping with juices and cheese whiz (if that’s your preference) and served atop a freshly baked Amaroso roll. If that seems like a mouthful, it is! It’s also been said that people’s passion for Cheesesteaks is so fierce that the very thought of an Amaroso roll can bring tears to their eyes. Well, fear not my Philly Cheesesteak fans, because The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House right here in the Trinity area makes the real deal entirely of ingredients sent straight from Philadelphia (from The Original steaks to the rolls from Amaroso’s Bakery in PA). The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House, located in the Woodgate Plaza on Seven Springs Blvd, is owned by Mike and Debbie Natoli. Mike can almost always be found at his grill,
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From The Editor Kim Thomas
Do you know the Cotee River Lions Club? The Cotee River Lions Club is a member of Multiple District 35 Florida and the Bahamas and a part of Lions International. The group meets at 7 p.m. twice a month – dinner meetings on the 2nd Wednesday and dessert meetings on the 4th Wednesday – at the Lion’s Den located at 8320 Plathe Rd. They do have a good time, enjoying socializing, but the Lions are much more than just a social club. They are enabling people to see again with a focus on fundraising to meet the needs of those in our community with eyesight problems who can’t afford to see a doctor or even to buy a pair of glasses. Lions International was founded in June 1917, in Chicago, Illinois by a group of businessman, led by Melvin Jones. These men pooled their many resources and talents together to provide service, aid, and assistance to others. Through the years, their efforts have grown to more than 1,400,000 members in more than 187 countries and geographical locations. The motto
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of the Lions is “We Serve” and serve they do! Locally, the Cotee River Lions Club, founded in December 1975 and chartered in March 1976, has provided to the residents of the West Pasco community more than 8,700 eye examinations, provided more than 8,500 pairs of glasses, 71 cataract surgeries, 6 corrections of crossed eyes, and 10 surgeries for detached retinas. In addition, the local club has purchased two mini-speaker machines for local boys suffering from cerebral palsy. These machines allow the children to communicate through the use of a laser activated voice module. These services are funded through a wide variety of club fundraisers which include a monthly pancake breakfast, chicken barbecue, fish fry, white cane days, and bowl-a-thons to name a few. Over the past 37 years, the Cotee River Lions Club has raised more than $600,000, all of which has been distributed to the less fortunate and ailing within our community.
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These are not funds used for “overhead” and no one get a salary at the Lions Club. All of the funds raised go back into the community. The Cotee River Lions Club sponsors its youth organization, the Cotee River Leo Club, where local high school students participate in various events that both serve the local community while developing leadership skills that will help them grow to be productive and responsible members of the local community.
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A Breakfast to See! 1st Sun, monthly, 8–11 AM––The Cotee River Lions Club hosts a monthly breakfast (next one is Sun., Nov. 4) at the Lions Den, 8320 Plathe Rd. in New Port Richey. The All-YouCan-Eat Pancake Breakfast is $5 and is held rain or shine in the Lions’ covered pavilion. Money raised supports eyesight-related needs in the local community. For information on club fundraisers or membership, contact Lee Huffman at (727) 992-1768 or email liondebi@gmail.com.
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Community News Briefs
5th Annual Barktoberfest will be a Tail-Waggin Good Time! Sun., Oct. 28, 11 AM–3 PM–– Looking for something fun to do this October with your fur-kids? Paw Wash Plus will host their 5th Annual Barktoberfest Pet Charity Event at Harley Davidson of New Port Richey (on SR 54) to benefit SPCA Suncoast. Admission is free and visitors, both two-and four-legged, are invited to join in the festivities starting at 11 a.m. The fun will be nonstop from start to finish. Kim Crane and Diane Clokey, owners of Paw Wash Plus, really know how to throw a pet-friendly bash! “Four years ago this event started out as a small fundraiser in the parking lot of our shop. We just thought it would give our costumers a pet friendly event to come to while raising a little money for charity.” Says Kim. “After the 3rd annual Barktoberfest we knew it was too big to have at our location any longer and we began looking for a bigger venue.” That’s where Harley Davidson stepped in; they have been
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big supporters of SPCA Suncoast and offered to let Paw Wash Plus use their location for future Barktoberfest events. “The more we can spread the word about these wonderful rescue groups and all they do for these animals, the easier it will be for them to accomplish their goals of getting forever-homes for animals in need. These volunteers put so much time and effort into the causes that they believe in and we are just honored and proud to be a part of that community,” explains Kim. Vendors will be plentiful and will offer everything from beauty products to pet accessories. The Treble Hooks will be bringing their brand of Florida Soul Shine to Barktoberfest this year! That’s right, this year for the first time Barktoberfest will have a live band playing eclectic covers in the traditional style of blues, folk, country, and rock with a southern soulful boogie woogie sound. The height of entertainment,
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though, will be the fur-filled costume contest that grows bigger and bigger each year. Paw Wash Plus has seven different costume categories to enter your pooch in: Best Biker Dog, Cutest Dog, Diva Dog, Most Original, Spookiest Dog, Pet/Owner Look Alike & Best Overall. Last year there were a record number of 59 dressed up pooches entered into the contest and each winner was awarded a trophy and winners bag with gifts worth about $50. This year they offered local businesses the opportunity to sponsor the contests and have their business names engraved on the trophies. Paw Wash Plus owners and volunteers from SPCA Suncoast have been working on this event since May collecting sponsorships and donations from local businesses who have generously donated baskets and gift items that will be used both in the silent auction and in a raffle table. “We have received so much support this year from our community with donations” says Kim. “Our silent auction and raffle tables will be filled with great baskets and gifts.” There will be food, games, music, photography, a bouncy house for the kids and let’s not forget the dogs! SPCA Suncoast will be there
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2011 “Most Original” costume was Little Red Riding Hood & Granny with adorable and adoptable pets during the event looking for their forever homes. Children’s author, Sharon Miner, will have her “Puppies & Ponies” booth featuring horse, dog and mystery books. She also has dog and horse novelties, and a fun craft of decorating a real horseshoe with sequins and bling! A copy of her latest book, Woogie’s Travel - Discovering America, will be donated toward the raffle. For more information please visit pawwashplus.com or call (727) 375-7070.
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ongratulations on 20 years in the business to Donna and her teams. Donna and The Cleaning Angels initially came to my home in 2010 to offer an evaluation of my cleaning needs. It took only one visit to recognize that their service was considerably different than my previous ones. Their reliability, honesty and dedication to excellent service has proven itself again and again. -Michelle Marquis, Clearwater, Florida We have used The Cleaning Angel Cleaning Service for the past two and a half years. Every two weeks we are more than satisfied with the service especially with Ileah who has been the head of the cleaning team that services our home. Their work is a very thorough professional cleaning. They are always prompt, courteous, trustworthy and willing to adapt to our schedule. Along with the regular cleaning each time, they include the baseboards, light fixtures and ceiling fans, blinds and much much more. Our home is always sparkling every time. -Sue and John Kelly Wyntree, New Port Richey, FL I hired the Cleaning Angels over a year ago to help keep my house clean, so I would have time to pick up more shifts at work, to help make ends meet. On my initial interview with Donna Ferrante, she came to my home and we walked through the house together. She gave details of her business and work ethic and expectations for customer satisfaction. Donna and her staff are extremely personable and very professional. I feel like everyone cares if I am satisfied or not. The Cleaning Angels staff has gone above and beyond to work with my husband and my difficult work schedules. I highly recommend the Cleaning Angels to assist in housing maintenance. They do a great job, they are reasonably priced, and with the time I save from having to clean the house myself, I am able to pick up extra shifts at work and do other errands and chores. Love, Love, Love!!!! -Jennifer Mugianis, Tarpon Springs, FL We have used The Cleaning Angel for just over a year and I wonder how we ever got by without them! Our first meeting was with the company's owner, Donna; she made us feel very confident and comfortable about the service her company would be providing. Donna assured us that what was promised would be delivered because it was her name on the line. As business owners ourselves the message was loud and clear and we decided to give them a try. The Cleaning Angel has provided the phenomenal service that Donna promised and more. Our regular team, Ivonne and Anna are dependable, honest, pleasant, hardworking and efficient. They come in and get the job done. Thank you "Cleaning Angels" for making the task of maintaining my home easier on me! -Esther and Michael Halman, Crescent Oaks, Tarpon Springs, FL
We have been using The Cleaning Angels for over a year now and are very happy with their promptness, consistency of cleaning and assignment of regular team lead that we have come to know and appreciate very much. I have also been impressed with their attention to quality of service and willingness to stand behind their commitment to make things right, when necessary. We used various cleaners over the years prior to The Cleaning Angels and found that there was always something annoying about their process or commitment to detail. I would highly recommend using The Cleaning Angel Cleaning Service and have every intention of continuing use of their services moving forward. Julie Ann Wessinger Cambridge Cove, Lutz
I have had the great pleasure of hiring and being in the company of the Cleaning Angels Cleaning Service. They are incredibly accommodating and have superior customer service. I have rarely come across a service organization that is so professional and extremely pleasant to work with. Every time "the Angels " come to my house, it gets better and better. Budget cuts have hit the majority of Americans, but I will give up other things before I would ever consider giving up "my Angels". -Tina Redmond, Keystone Bluffs, Tarpon Springs, FL The Cleaning Angel has been a consistent and dependable cleaning service, working around our family, house guests and home construction. They have been responsive to our special requests and once they know what we like, they provide great value added customer service. I would recommend them to others. -Susan Rolston, East Lake Woodlands, Oldsmar, FL As far as I am concerned there is only one cleaning service in the Tampa Bay area and that is the Cleaning Angels. They came into my home the first time and did a deep spring clean and was I ever blown away. I have never seen a cleaning service do the detail work these girls did. Donna sent four girls and they stayed for seven hours and my home is about 2700 sq. ft. They hand washed all my baseboards, did the blinds in a three step process, washed every door and door frame in the whole house, moved every little knick knack and got into every little corner possible. Two weeks before I used a different service that promised a spring clean. They sent two girls that stayed in my home for 2-½ hours. After throwing my money away I was referred to Donna by someone in Land o Lakes. I’ve told many people if you are looking for your home to be cleaned correctly, don’t waste your time on other maid services. Call the Cleaning Angels if you want it done right and you will never have to find anyone else. Congratulations on your 20 years and hope you have many, many more. -Betty Bennett, Odessa, FL Donna and her team at Cleaning Angels have been cleaning our house for over 4 years now and have done a terrific job. They are dependable, friendly, thorough and trustworthy. Her teams are willing to go the extra mile to make sure our home is extremely clean. Having the Cleaning Angel team clean our house has most importantly allowed us the valuable time that we typically would have spent cleaning, to be spent with our family. Congratulations Donna on 20 years of exceptional work! -Michele Friedman, Trinity Oaks, Trinity, FL
Before I started with the Cleaning Angels, I had tried numerous cleaning services. I was never happy with the results until I met Donna six years ago. She actually was still cleaning herself at that time. Congratulations for expanding your business and making it to 20 years. The service is always excellent - they are prompt, efficient, professional, and their appearance is always great. They always have the correct products and equipment and their attention to detail goes above and beyond. My current lead is Ileah and she has been cleaning my house for several years and I just love her. I am very active in the Trinity community and have recommended the Cleaning Angels to many people. -Sandy Alekson, Champions Club, Trinity, FL I have been using the services of The Cleaning Angel for over seven years. When I first started, Donna herself was doing the cleaning and occasionally bringing another assistant. I am so proud of what she has accomplished since then and how she has grown. All her employees are very efficient, punctual, and extremely pleasant and have a tremendous eye for detail. Her professionalism is the best. I am very impressed with the way Donna runs the business. It is nice to see girls in clean uniform, non-slip shoes, no cell phones and top of the line equipment and chemicals. I also appreciate the customer service that comes from her office. Claire Ellis East Lake
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Community Calendar Trinity Family Physicians Honor Patients Treated for Breast Cancer Every Wed., Oct. & Nov.––In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and to honor those currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Trinity Family Physicians will be offering beautiful head scarves to breast cancer patients. Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is proud to help notify residents of the generous giveaway that Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge have arranged that is meant to give something beautiful to women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. “Trinity Family Physicians is committed to our patients and the greater good of our community,” says Dr. Shirmo, as he is affectionately called by his patients. “We hope that we can raise awareness during breast cancer awareness month and help those in treatment.” Every Wednesday during October and November (*while supplies last), during the hours of 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m., Trinity Family Physicians invites all women who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to come to the
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office with a note from their physician to receive a free head scarf (one scarf per person). Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Dr, Suite 101, in Trinity. Call (727) 834-8377 or visit TriniyFamilyPhysicians.com. Aquaterra Cut-A-Thon to Benefit The Volunteer Way Oct. 20, 3–6 PM––Aquaterra Salon & Spa, located at 7813 Mitchell Blvd., will host a Cut-A-Thon to benefit The Volunteer Way which distributes over 6.5 million pounds of food every year to Pasco County food pantries, homeless people, seniors, and needy families. “We want to make a difference in the community and thought this would be a great charity to donate to this year,” says owner Bob Yesko. “We will have a barrel all week before the event to collect food and on the day of the Cut-A-Thon we will accept a monetary or food donation for the haircuts.” For more information about Aquaterra Salon & Spa, visit AquaterraSalon.com.
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Do You Know a Homeless or “At Risk” Veteran? Sat., Nov. 10, 10AM–2PM–– Stand Down For Homeless Veterans Event Presented by: Department of Veteran’s Affairs, The Pasco Veterans Council, and One Community Now, Inc. The event will be held at Unity Truth Center, 5844 Pine Hill Rd. in Port Richey. Stand Down is a grassroots, community-based intervention program designed to help homeless veterans, of which 500 are estimated to be living in West Pasco County. This event will include: Access to medical screenings, benefits and substances abuse counseling, jobs and legal services, showers, food, and clothing among other resources. Donations of the following would be greatly appreciated: combs, razors, shampoo, deodorant, small soap bars, toilet paper, paper towels, white socks, fruit cups, juice packs, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, and pop-top pastas, pork and beans, Vienna Sausages, beef stew, spam. We are also in need of gently used towels, t-shirts, jeans, men’s belts, and backpacks, new shower curtains (to help provide a barrier against wet ground for sleeping), and non- pre-
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scription eyeglasses. Cash donations also accepted. Please bring your items by Wed., Oct. 31. Thank you for helping those who so generously served! Kelly’s Dance Academy Fall Festival Oct. 27, 1:30–4:30 PM––Free admission! Family event Featuring dance performances by the KDA dance team, games, bounce house, prizes, raffles, crafts, airbrush tattoos and t-shirts, food, and the “scare zone.” We will also have an appearance by the Pasco County Sheriff’s office to give us some tips on Halloween safety. Magnolia Estates Community Garage Sale Sat. Oct. 27, 8 AM–3PM––Magnolia Estates subdivision in New Port Richey (located off of Perrine Ranch Rd. near Seven Springs Blvd.) will be having its annual community garage sale. There will be over 30 homes participating, selling furniture, electronics, clothing, toys, holiday items and much more. If you need directions or further information, please contact Tracy at bugaboo32201@verizon.net or (727) 858-3266.
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out the showroom consists of a variety of sample panels (sized 6 ft. by 6 ft.) to give people a better idea of what the finished product will look like installed. Some of the brand names you will find in RCI’s showroom for hardwood floors are Mirage and Columbia. Others such as Bruce, Armstrong and Versini are available in hardwood as well as laminate. Tarkett is another well-known brand, and has many options of laminate and tile flooring. Carpet selections by Bliss, Traidwinds, and Magic Fresh are just a few of the many fine carpet choices available.
By Amy Paterson If you are thinking of updating your home or office with new flooring and you want the best quality products and service in the industry, you don’t have to look any further than RCI Flooring, conveniently located at 33937 US Highway 19 in Palm Harbor (behind Carrabba’s). RCI Flooring has been serving the greater Palm Harbor area for over five years, and the company continues to grow stronger every day. With the best quality products available for all of your flooring needs and superior customer service that compliments the impeccable workmanship of its installers, RCI Flooring is a family-owned business built on the cornerstone of customer service. Owner Chris Ramsay-Care and RCI’s team of qualified professionals work diligently every day to ensure that each customer receives the personal attention that sets RCI Flooring apart. RCI only offers high-quality flooring and most of the products the store carries are manufactured in America. Whether you are interested in purchasing hardwood, wood laminate, tile, or carpet for your floors, RCI Flooring has the best-of-the-best in the industry and at competitive pricing.
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“You’ll Be Floored by Our Prices & Outstanding Customer Service!” Products with a Reputation to Stand On “When it comes to the products we supply our customers with, it’s the best or nothing at all,” says Chris. RCI Flooring is a full-service flooring store, taking care of every need of its customers from selecting products and measuring to the final installation. The design professionals at RCI will help you make the right decision when
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choosing your flooring, taking into consideration your lifestyle, personal taste, and budget. Excellent service starts as soon as you walk into the immaculate 3,000square-foot showroom, and are greeted by Ann Meara. Ann welcomes everyone with a smile, inviting them to browse the hundreds of different varieties of flooring available, which is sectioned off by type and brand. The floor through-
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Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed! RCI Flooring customers Kim and Mike were very happy with their experience, saying, “The quality of both the product and the customer service we got were second to none. The sales people were very helpful and knowledgeable. We were able to have the pleasure of some fantastic installers who did great work and they didn’t mind the dogs one bit. I would recommend them to anyone!” All of the installations done by RCI Flooring are guaranteed to meet or exceed customers’ expectations. In fact, RCI provides a job completion form that every customer signs before they pay. Robert Jones, the installation
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overall success upon it. We offer a unique lifetime warranties and have structured payments for all products and services in such a way, that we don’t get paid unless you are happy. We are open every day to serve you.” RCI Flooring is located at
33937 US 19 in Palm Harbor. The showroom is open every day. Hours are: Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sun., 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Call (727) 786-7291 or visit RCIFlooring.com for more information. You also can find them on Facebook and Twitter.
RCI Flooring carries high-quality flooring from the best manufacturers crew manager, has been in the business for more than 20 years and has worked with RCI Flooring since its conception. Robert ensures that all of the installations by RCI are completed masterfully and efficiently. All floors come with a transferable lifetime guarantee. With the company’s lifetime guarantee there is no small print, just one page simply stating their promise to provide a quality product and service to their customers. There are no subcontractors hired for installation, therefore no sales tax is charged. The price on the floor multiplied by the square footage of space you need covered is the price you pay – no surprises.
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For anyone who may be interested in new floors, RCI Floors offers free consultations with absolutely no obligations. You will find top-quality across the board with RCI Flooring’s exceptional products and dedicated customer service. RCI Flooring’s mission statement reads, “At RCI Flooring it is our goal to provide the best quality of products and services in the industry. Customer service is the cornerstone of everything we do. We strive everyday to provide unmatched customer care that can only come from a family owned and operated corporation. The quality of service we provide to our customers ranks so highly to us that we have hung our
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Anclote Chiropractic and Injury Center Has Got Your Back! By Kim Thomas When I walked into Anclote Chiropractic and Injury Center to meet Robert L. Gold, D.C. and his office manager Gina Lombardo, I expected to enjoy our interview for this article. I’d talked to Gina several times by phone and knew she had a great attitude. What I didn’t expect was that I’d find a chiropractor that is a good fit for my family, but I did. Anclote Chiropractic is a family practice and Dr. Gold treats all ages from newborns to elderly. It is comfortable, clean and has an adorable children’s playroom. “Finding the right chiropractor is like finding the right shoe,” says Dr. Gold. “You’ve got to find the right fit for you. What is most important to me is to make my patient feel important. Personal care is what I pride myself on. I am looking to give people the time they need to get better.” Anclote
Chiropractic and Injury Center is conveniently located in the Holiday Tower building at 2435 US 19, Suite 101, in Holiday; their entrance is right next door to Judy’s Natural Foods. Dr. Gold really caters to his patients’ busy schedules. Walk-ins are accepted and he offers extended hours, open late on Tuesday and Thursday until 7 p.m., and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, which Gina says is always busy because so many patients can’t come any other day. Dr. Gold received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2007 from the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida campus. A lifelong Floridian, he attended Clearwater High School where he was the caption of the football team and received both academic and athletic recognition. He received an athletic scholarship to attend Glenville State College in West Virginia, under Coach Rich Rodriguez who is now leading the Arizona State Wild Cats and during his college career, he also had the opportunity to play for Coach Rick Trickett, currently the offensive
line coach for Florida State University. Dr. Gold says his first experience with chiropractic was during college football. He became convinced that chiropractic medicine was the right career for him, though, after graduating and coming back to the area as a financial services representative and being injured in a car accident. His injuries propelled him to seek help from a chiropractor and soon he found that not only were the new injuries better – his old football aches and pains were better! His experiences have fueled Dr. Gold’s interest in providing quality chiropractic care to accident victims and athletes of all ages and he provides some great products to help in healing, such as therapeutic tape that promotes healing by allowing more blood to flow into an injured area and more lymph to flow out, and by decreasing harmful inflammation. You may have noticed this type of tape on the bodies of Olympians in this summer’s Olympic Games. Another product utilizing cuttingedge fabric is the IntelliSkin posture correction shirts, bras and braces for improving bad posture. It can
also be a great reminder to sit up straight for kids (like mine) and adults (like me) who are spending too much time humped over a game, phone or computer. Gina, who also grew up locally, said she had just ordered one for her 10-year-old son. “I couldn’t believe how great it works,” she says, “You really can’t have bad posture with the IntelliSkin shirts. Anclote Chiropractic also offers a relaxing hydro-massage bed, and has a licensed massage therapist, Tracey Reger. “Tracey has been doing deep tissue, relaxation, therapeutic and sports massage for over 14 years,” says Dr. Gold. “She came from a great school, has a great work ethic and does a phenomenal job with our patients.” In addition to general chiropractic services such as adjustments – which start with a relaxing rubdown with a Jeanie Rub® massager to get your muscles loosened up – Dr. Gold has also invested in an infrared sauna by Health Mate. He explains that it is safe, providing light from
cold laser therapy, which is used to treat muscle spasm, fibromyalgia, TMJ, and neuropathies such as from diabetic issues. “I have one patient who couldn’t even sleep from the pain he was having from diabetes and now he walks to the office for his treatment,” says Dr. (Left) Anclote Chiropractic and Injury Center is located in the Holiday Tower on US 19 in Gold. Holiday. (Right) Office manager Gina Lombardo and Robert Gold, D.C. Dr. Gold is building his practice on referrals and by keeping his pathe far end of the infrared spectrum. their bodies of the toxins left from tients happy and well. One patient, an “It allows you to sauna at a lower tem- cancer-fighting medications.” Not accountant who used to work in the perature, around 100 – 130 degrees only that, it burns a ton a calories! building but who moved to Valdosta, (Fahrenheit) rather than 250 degrees You start out with a ten-minute GA to teach, still makes the trip back and up,” says Dr. Gold. “The sauna is session in the infrared sauna and build to Holiday to see Dr. Gold once a heating your body, but not the air so up tolerance over time; but get this – month. you don’t feel that uncomfortable dry- Dr. Gold says one hour in the infrared Dr. Gold doesn’t try to force ness. It is great at removing toxins sauna can burn up to 600 calories! supplements on you, rather he prothrough sweat. Tests have found that And it helps in fighting infection. He people’s sweat lost in the infrared explains, “It gives the body a fake fever vides his patients with “The De-Flaming Guidelines” which educate them sauna is 15–20% toxins, while normal which gives the body an opportunity sweat only contains 3–5% toxins. This to fight down mold and candida (yeast on how to reduce harmful inflammation with healthy diet choices. “I technology is used at the Mayo Clinic infection).” think supplements are important, but for cancer patients to help them rid Anclote Chiropractic also offers
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I’m right next door to Judy’s Natural Foods and they are very knowledgeable.” It is a good business relationship both ways. Judy’s Natural Foods staff members use Dr. Gold and regularly recommend him. John (from Judy’s) says, “Dr. Gold is fantastic. He is a Palmer graduate and he’s got the latest equipment.” After meeting Dr. Gold, I returned home to my young athlete (a Junior Varsity football player at Tarpon Springs High School) complaining of aches and stiffness. I said, “I think I found a chiropractor that you’ll really like.” And he really did! He walked out ready to tackle the world again. If you are looking for a chiropractor that is the right fit for you and your family, call Dr. Gold at Anclote Chiropractic and Injury Center at (727) 940-3729. Hours are Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.–noon and 2–4 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m.–noon and 2–7 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m. –4 p.m. and from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit online at AncloteChiro.com for a wealth of information.
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2+/2/2 1881 htd sf This villas is model perfect w/wood cabinets w/pullout shelves, solid surface counters, closet pantry w/pull out shelves. Lviing and dining rooms wsoaring ceilings, double pocket door into the den or office. Screened lanai w/park like setting. $169,900
4/2/2 2534 sf This home has formal Living & dining rooms w/soaring ceilings and 16" tile flooring throughout for easy care. Kitchen has white cabinets w/pullout shelves and overlooks the family room. The master has two walk in closets and master bath has walk in shower, garden tub & linen closet. You'll enjoy the lanai that has a pool and a tranquil view of the forest. $309,900
3/2/3 2416 sf. The 20" tile flooring set on a diagonal pattern flows throughout all the main areas of this kent III. The formal living room & DR has custom window treatment. The kitchen has new designer style foil refaced cabinets w/tile backsplash & solid surface counters w/breakfast bar w/pendant lighting. The kitchen overlooks the family room. There are 2 guest bedrooms & guest bath. The master bedroom has 2 walk in closets, master bath has walk in shower & jacuzzi tub. The extended lanai has an outdoor kitchen w/grill and a view of the golf course & forest! $319,900
2/2/21674htd sf This is an end unit w/lots of natural light. Tile flooring in foyer. Soaring ceilings in living & dining rooms. Kitchen w/white cabinets w/raised panel doors, solid surface counters, closet pantry & built in cabinet for your TV in the breakfast nook area. Master has two walk in closets, master bath w/dual sinks, linenm closet and walk in shower. great lanai w/outside patio and park like setting $169,900
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4/2/3 2703sqft. This home offers a cul de sac location plus a private lot that overlooks the pond & forest. The formal living & dining rooms are great to entertain in. The kitchen has cabinets w/pullout shelves, pot drawers, under cabinet lighting, wall oven & microwave, range w/range hood, cabinet pantry, desk and solid surface counters. The kitchen overlooks family room w/wood flooring and built in entertainment center. There are two generous size guest bedrooms and an office. The master has two walk in closets and the master bath has dual sinks, walk in shower, linen closet and jacuzzi tub. The extended lanai has its own built in kitchen and there is also a hot tub to relax in. But don't forget the view of the pond and forest! $390,000 FOX HOLLOW
5/3/3 2484 htd sf Wow Formal living & dining room, kitchen overlooks the family room, full bath that services for the pool and guest bedroom/den or office on the first floor. 4 bedrooms upstairs plus walk up attic. fenced in yard w/pool and view of the pond to enjoy $284,900
2395 sf The foyer has wood floors in this Kent III w/soaring ceilings throughout. The formal living room has sliders & the dr has plantation shutters & designer style lighting. This kitchen has wood floors, white cabinets w/solid surface counters w/tile backsplash set on a diagonal pattern plus a pot rack. The family room has carpet & plantation shutters. The two guest bedrooms has ceiling fans & the master has 2 walk in closets, plant shelves pocket door to master bath w/white cabinets w/solid surface counters, walk in shower & garden tub. The lanai is extended and includes a 33ft pool & spa w/pebble sheen finish & propane or solar panels w/temperature control for heating, salt water chlorinator, pop up cleaning system & a view of the golf course & forest. $374,900
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Carson Family Care & Medi Spa Provides a Legacy of Care By Julie Kanehl If you are looking for a family physician who understands the busy lives of our local families, then make an appointment at Carson Family Care & Medi Spa, and let their family take care of yours. Many of us can relate to this scenario: Your child comes home with an illness, and the next thing you know the entire family is sick and you’re making three different doctor’s appointments at three different places. Why not take the entire family to Carson Family Care & Medi Spa? They treat the entire family – from toddlers to the elderly, and everyone in between. Carson Family Care has been a part of the Tarpon Springs community for 30 years at their original location on South Pinellas Avenue, and now they have opened up a second location in Trinity, which is convenient to all of the surrounding communities, at 4111 Little Road, just a mile or so north of S.R. 54. All of the physicians rotate between the two practices, and are on staff at local hospitals including The Medical Center of Trinity, Florida Hospital of North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, and they even have courtesy staff privileges at Morton Plant Mease Hospital in Countryside and in Dunedin. This is so important when you are in the hospital and want to know that your doctor is not only in the loop, but possibly even on their way to see you. It’s this personal touch, and their commitment to patients that makes Carson Family Care unique. Carson Family Care is dedicated to treating your family as a whole,
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and with their focus on preventive care and their emphasis on communication, many local families turn to Carson Family Care when they are in need of sound medical advice. From pediatric care to women’s care including gynecology and internal medicine to geriatric care, Carson Family Care will take care of the ones you love. In an effort to be as available as possible to better care for patients, later hours are offered on Thursdays, allowing for people to make their own appointments online at their own convenience (if they prefer). There is an in-house lab patients do not need to go elsewhere to have most tests done. In addition to performing inhouse lab work, many procedures can be performed at the office including suturing of wounds, treatment of burns, and the removal of moles, warts and skin cancers. Other procedures done in the office include EKGs, ear lavages (irrigation of the ear canal), spirometry (the study of lung function), and biopsies. Family Style Care For The Entire Family The extended family tree that is Carson Family Care begins with Thomas E. Carson, M.D. Dr. Carson earned his undergraduate degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana and attended medical school at Indiana University
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(L-R) Jennifer Stalnaker, P.A., Sarah Smith, D.O., Thomas Carson, M.D. Elizabeth Carson, M.D., Geneva Palaidis, A.R.N.P., Andrew Carson, P.A. School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he graduated in 1979 with honors. After medical school, Dr. Carson moved to Florida where he completed a three-year residency program in Family Medicine at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, which included pediatric training at All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Carson is Board Certified by the American Academy of Family Practice and holds a Board Certification in Geriatrics. Additionally, he is Board Certified by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians as well as being certified by the FAA as an Aviation Medical Examiner. Dr. Carson is a member of too many medical associations to name, but is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice, The Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Direc-
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tors Association, just to name a few. Since then, Dr. Carson has become a popular physician for patients of all ages, and his children, who grew up in Tarpon Springs, are now grown as well. Two of his children have now joined his successful practice, and now his family, quite literally, can take care of yours. Elizabeth Carson, M.D. was raised in Tarpon Springs and spent a lot of time at her father’s practice growing up. “Dr. Beth” earned two Bachelor of Science degrees at The University of Florida, one in Zoology and one in Microbiology. For medical school she attended Ross University School of Medicine where she graduated with highest honors and received her Medical Degree in 2008. Just a few years later, in 2011, she completed her Family Medicine
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training at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, like her father had before her, becoming the first there to create a Legacy. During Dr. Beth’s Residency, she earned areas of concentration in pediatrics, outpatient and inpatient medicine and earned the Resident Teaching Award which is a special honor because it was voted on by her fellow residents. She is also extremely interested in women’s health and preventive medicine. Dr. Beth, who is passionate about the scientific aspect of medicine, has an approachable and welcoming bedside manner that puts her patients at ease. “My father, Dr. Carson, established a successful practice in Tarpon Springs and it has evolved to be what it is now,” says Dr Beth. “He loves medicine and taught me that you become a doctor because you love it.” While not all of the doctors and staff members at Carson Family Care are related, they certainly feel like family. Sarah C. Smith, D.O. is Board Certified in Family Medicine and she received her Bachelor of Arts with honors at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana in 1997. In 2001, Dr. Smith earned her
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University. After practicing in Ohio, and then also in Brooksville, Florida, Dr. Smith joined the Carson Family Care Center in 2009. Geneva K. Palaidis, M.S., A.R.N.P.-C is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science degree in Nursing. A nurse since 1980, Geneva is Board Certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. A perpetual student, Geneva graduated from the University of Tampa in 2002 with a MSN degree in Nursing and an Advanced Practice in Family Health. Carson Family Care also has two Physician Assistants on staff. According to their website, “Physician Assistants are healthcare professionals who practice medicine as part of a team with physicians. PA’s perform physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret lab tests, perform procedures, and provide patient education.” Andrew Carson, M.C.M.S., P.A.-C is a nationally certified Physician Assistant licensed in the state of Florida who received his Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Central Florida in Or-
lando. He then attended Barry University’s Community partnership with St. Petersburg College to become a Physician Assistant. He graduated in December 2009 with a Masters in Clinical Medical Science before joining the family practice in 2009. Jennifer Stalnaker, M.S.P.A.S., P.A.-C, is also a nationally certified Physician Assistant licensed in the state of Florida. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from the University of South Florida in Tampa and then attended South University’s Physician Assistant program in Tampa where she graduated with honors and received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Jennifer’s clinical interests include women’s health, patient education, and aesthetic medicine. Do More Than Feel Good, Look Good! Carson Family Care and Medi Spa brings the best of the both worlds in health care together under one roof, so that patients can be healthy, feel healthy, and even look their best. For hundreds of years, and across many different continents, people have known that feeling good
about yourself can effect how you physically feel. The Medi Spa at Carson Family Care specializes in medical weight loss, injectibles like BotoxÒ, JuvedermÒ and RadiesseÒ, and skin care that includes wrinkle reduction, non-surgical body contouring, laser hair removal and more. Furthermore, they have a terrific aesthetician on staff named Theresa Frazier who has many years of experience in helping patients to look and feel their best. How nice is it to know that your family physician has raised his own family nearby? It’s pretty darn reassuring, and then to know that there is literally a generation of care waiting for you at two convenient locations is even more reassuring. Dr. Thomas Carson has built a reputable, experienced and most importantly, familyfocused practice that your family can count on. Carson Family Care & Medi Spa is located at 1259 S. Pinellas Ave. in Tarpon Springs and at 4111 Little Rd. in Trinity. For more information, to make an appointment or to learn more, visit carsonfamilycare.com or call (727) 938-1908.
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“Get More for Your Closet” By Katie Thomas The seasons are changing and fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time to pull out the scarves, sweaters, boots and other fall fashion accessories! Clothes Mentor on U.S. 19 in the Fountains Plaza, is the perfect place to update your wardrobe inexpensively with the latest fashions or bring in your gently used clothing for cash! With 1000s of new items per week, you are bound to find something you love at Clothes Mentor. Dick and Kathleen Murdock opened Clothes Mentor in 2011 as a new way to make a living and to facilitate an exchange between neighbors within the community. Dick and Kath-
leen are committed to fresh choices for customers and are extremely pleased with the high turnover rate at which clothes enter and leave the store. Dick explains, “Nearly half of everything I sale has been in the store for less than a month.” The Clothes Mentor team is dedicated to offering the community the most sought after brand names that are in “like-new” condition for about 70 percent off of mall and other retail store prices. Clothes, shoes, purses and accessories are organized by size, color and style, which make it easy for you to find exactly what you’re looking for. Clothes Mentor offers a wide spectrum of brand name clothing in great condition from sizes 0- 26 and
shoes from sizes 5-12! “Many customers comment on our organization, size selection and cleanliness,” says Dick. “One customer recently told me that we have the largest selection in sizes that are fashionable and in style!” On The Spot Cash Unlike a consignment shop, Clothes Mentor pays you immediately for any items that are in acceptable quality for resale. The amount Clothes
Mentor pays is based upon brand name, condition, style and current demand. Clothes Mentor strives to buy clothing that is young in age and will accept clothing that is 12 to 18 months in age. You never need an appointment at Clothes Mentor – you can sell your items to the store any time as long as it is one hour before closing time. Clothes Mentor suggests that the items you bring in be in good condition, freshly laundered and in current style in order to keep the store
check and see which items are still hanging on reverse hangers and from there you can decide whether or not to keep it or sale it to Clothes Mentor! Once you have cleaned out your closet and drawers you will feel relieved and have tons of room for new items that will freshen up your wardrobe and style.
stocked with the best quality merchandise possible. Cleaning out your closet can seem to be an overwhelming task, but Clothes Mentor has some tips that will help you out during the process of refreshing your wardrobe. Dick says, “Your closet tends to tell your present, past and future. We tend to hold on to items that we think we will one day wear again or fit into after we get to the size we want to be. We suggest starting with one element at a time and going from there.” A great way to find out what you do or do not wear is to apply the hanger trick in your closet – reverse your hangers at the beginning of the month, as you wear and put your clothes back away place the hanger the right facing way, after a month or two,
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Three Big WOW’s! Dick says, “When you step into Clothes Mentor, you will experience three wows!” The first wow will occur over the ambiance of Clothes Mentor. It is a well-lighted, spacious and friendly atmosphere. The second wow happens once you start to shop around; the prices and choices will astonish you! The third wow you will experience has to do with the wonderful shopping experience and fabulous customer service you receive at Clothes Mentor. Clothes Mentor strives to build ongoing, long lasting relationships with each and every customer. Clothes Mentor has wonderful coaches on staff that help you create the style sense you are looking for. Friendly, fun and energetic coaches offer you boutique customer service that you won’t find at
other second-hand stores. Alterations are available on-site, allowing you to get the perfect fit. Palm Harbor local Barbara says, “I found a great white linen jacket at Clothes Mentor. It was a steal and the perfect item to spice up my summer work wardrobe! The staff was friendly and I had no problem at all finding the item I went in search of.” Clothes Mentor works hand-inhand with Community Pride, which a non-profit organization that passes on needed clothing to charities. A bin is filled every week with clothing for
Community Pride and what isn’t donated is sold to a recycled rags company and the check is given to a local charity. Dick and Kathleen are all about helping the community where they can, because without the existing community’s support and business there would be no Clothes Mentor! Clothes Mentor is located at 34888 U.S. Highway 19 N. in Palm Harbor. For more information visit ClothesMentor.com or find them on Facebook. Call (727) 216-6101 with any questions. Happy Shopping, Happy Selling!
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Better Health and Nutrition - The Natural Way to a Healthier Life By Katie Thomas Better Health & Nutrition, located at the River Crossing Shopping Center on Little Road in New Port Richey, is a full-service health food store that provides customers with high quality natural products and the information they need to get on the right track for living an all-natural healthy lifestyle. September marked the one-year anniversary of Better Health & Nutrition, and owners Peter and Janice Dunn are excited to provide the area with natural supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbal extracts and organic health enhancement products that support the mind, body and soul. Building trusting relationships and providing one-on-one personal attention to customers has made Better Health & Nutrition a reputable, respectable business within our community and Peter and Janice Dunn send out a big “Thank You!” to all who have supported them. Peter and Janice dedicate themselves to providing education, information and personal help to customers seeking natural, organic products that
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offer healthy choices to fuel the body. Janice is a trained practitioner with skills in numerous health fields that include Master Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Colon Therapist, Reflexologist and Certified NES (bio-energetic wellness) Practitioner. Janice owned and operated a health food store for 20 years before opening Better Health & Nutrition; her knowledge and passion for natural health is a great asset to customers looking to gain awareness in natural health. Peter has an extensive management background in grocery distribution and retail. He genuinely loves working with people on an everyday basis. Peter and Janice both have wonderful attitudes and take a personal interest in their customers, encouraging them to make positive lifestyle changes and healthy choices, not just from a nutritional standpoint, but from every aspect of their life. “You have a responsibility for your own health,” states Peter. “If you want to live a healthy lifestyle it is up to you to do what is best for your body, from exercising and stress relief to utilizing nu-
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Peter and Janice Dunn, owners of Better Health and Nutrition tritional supplements and specialty health food products.” Regardless of your age, gender or fitness level, proper nourishment is extremely important to your overall health and in helping your body function at its optimal level. Better Health & Nutrition offers a wide variety of health items including antioxidants,
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raw food supplements, protein powders, amino acids, weight loss supplements, probiotics, enzymes, cleanses and immune system boosters that can help you to achieve your health goals. If you want to improve your nutrition through supplements, natural foods and vitamins, or are just looking for new ways to combat stress and feel
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and Peter will also special order items for customers. Better Health & Nutrition offers regular specials. Ask Janice or Peter about upcoming specials and events like Nutritional Blood Cell Analysis and Brenda Watson’s H.O.P.E. program. Check their website out for latest health news, extensive health encyclopedia links, recipe databases, printable coupons, new store information and upcoming events. Whether you are just beginning to think about natural health products or you are a seasoned veteran in taking care of your body with organic prodbetter overall, Peter and Janice have the tools available to offer you knowledge and advice on all natural products and whole foods. Janice says, “We want to educate our customers on how to eat wholesome products and we work with them to find products that can balance the mind, body and spirit.” In addition to having many gluten-free products, organic food choices and a variety of supplements, Better Health & Nutrition carries organic, chemical-free beauty products that will have your hair and body glowing with healthy shine. These include shampoos and conditioners,
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ucts, Better Health & Nutrition is a great place to gain knowledge and get personalized help concerning your health and wellness with all-natural products. Better Health & Nutrition is located at 5336 Little Rd. in the River Crossing Center in New Port Richey. Hours are Mon.–Thurs., 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m –7p.m.; and Sat., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Call (727)-807-3225 or visit betterhealthandnutrition.net for more information and to sign up for the free e-newsletter. Follow Better Health & Nutrition on Facebook.
henna-tint permanent hair color, facial skin care products, aluminum free deodorants, organic bath and body soaps, fluoride-free toothpaste and essential oils. Janice gave me a sample of some sulfate-free, organic shampoo and I absolutely loved the way it made my hair feel! Better Health & Nutrition carries top-graded products known for their purity. Popular products many customers look for when coming into the store include pure fish oils that are free from contaminants, vitamin D3, raspberry ketones, green coffee bean extracts, raw, local seasonal honey, and extra virgin organic coconut oil. Janice
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Medical Center of Trinity’s Robotics Program is Surgery at its Best By Kim Thomas Since opening in February 2012, Medical Center of Trinity continues to exceed its patients’ expectations with a level of care that rivals the very best hospitals in the nation. Located on SR 54 in Trinity, where it is perfectly situated to handle the growing healthcare needs of Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, the 400,000-sq.-ft. hospital is masterfully planned to provide patients with the best medical care possible, including unprecedented comfort in private rooms that easily accommodate friends and family and the latest medical equipment and surgical techniques for the best possible medical treatment. A well-cared-for hospital staff is vitally important to the overall quality of patient care – something that Medical
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Center of Trinity’s CEO, Leigh Massengill knows firsthand from her years of experience as a registered nurse. Massengill’s experience shows in her dedication to the physicians at Medical Center of Trinity and to their patients. Physicians’ needs were anticipated in the planning of the hospital and the doctors and medical staff have everything they need to provide excellence in medical care. With a commitment to providing the most advanced medicine and surgical techniques available, Medical Center of Trinity has recently purchased the very latest da Vinci® Surgical System, enabling qualified, trained physicians to offer patients robot-assisted surgery. I had the privilege to meet with CEO Leigh Massengill, Marketing Director Mary Sommise, the robotic surgery team, three surgeons who use the da Vinci® Surgical System for robot-assisted surgeries, as well as Victor Becklund, a representative of Intuitive Surgical which is the global leader in the rapidly emerging field of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. It was a very educational experience and everyone involved was excited to share this technology that is literally paving the way of the future of medicine. Upon my arrival, Mary Sommise greeted me in the lobby and explained that everyone entering the hospital, from guests and visitors to vendors, must stop at the front desk to register and receive a pass. I handed over my driver’s license, which was scanned into the security system and then I was given a badge that stated my purpose in being
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there along with my photo for clear identification. This badging system ensures safety at Medical Center of Trinity and is just one of many ways that patients’ privacy and security is ensured. What is Robot-Assisted Surgery? The most important thing to understand about the da Vinci® Surgical System is that it is not surgery by a robot! I had to smile when I told someone why I was visiting the hospital and she said, “Well, count me out. What happens if that robot messes up?” This is a big misconception! It is not a robot that is in charge of the surgery; rather, the surgeons who utilize this type of surgery are highly trained and are simply using the da Vinci® Surgical System as a high-tech tool in providing the best possible outcome in surgery. Robot-assisted surgeries are less invasive, safer and actually allow for greater precision than the human hand can generate, as well as visual clarity that simply isn’t possible with the naked eye. Patients may enjoy a shorter hospital stay, a much shorter recovery time, minimal scarring and in many cases, surgeons are able to preserve more tissue than they would be able to with traditional open surgeries. There may be less blood loss and much less pain with a da Vinci® robot-assisted surgery.
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The idea of surgical robotics was little more than a curiosity until 1999, the year Intuitive Surgical introduced the da Vinci® Surgical System. Community Hospital, now named Medical Center of Trinity, first acquired a da Vinci® Surgical System in 2006. With the purchase of the very latest model, physicians have even more capabilities including Single-Site incision surgery for many conditions. The da Vinci® Surgical System provides advanced technology and procedural innovation across cardiac, thoracic, urology, gynecologic, colorectal, pediatric and general surgical disciplines. There is extensive training involved in this technique which involves the entire robot-assisted surgery team. Intuitive Surgical’s training program, named Genesis, helps to establish operational excellence. The seamless introduction of new technologies, such as the da Vinci® Surgical System, involves surgeons, operation room staff and hospital administrators, all of whom are trained with the common goal of providing an excellent quality of care through an ongoing focus on procedural proficiency, operations and training for a competitive advantage. “We are fortunate to have Intuitive Surgical’s Genesis program,” says CEO Massengill. “It is a safety and efficiency evaluation program that helps us to im-
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plement the best practices from other facilities.” Local Medical Experts Explain Robotics in Relatable Terms Just trying to grasp the whole picture of how robotic-assisted surgery works could have been a very daunting task. Fortunately, I was able to speak with the nurses who make up the robotics team at Medical Center of Trinity and three of the local physicians who are experts in the field of robotic-assisted surgery who helped put this hightech tool in layman’s terms for me. Lori Bruney, RN, CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room), is the robotics surgery coordinator at Medical Center of Trinity. She and her team are extremely dedicated to their patients and supporting the physicians to make the robotics program a complete success. Bruney says, “Robotic surgery offers so many more options to the physician and is a much less invasive procedure for the patient.” The rest of the robotics team includes: Celena Dilley, RN, Chris Poratta, CST (Certified Surgical Technologist), Laura Smith, RN, CNOR, MariGrace Brenner, CST, Becky Fisher, CST, Mary Lettie, RN, CNOR and Administrative Director Lisa Richardson, MHA, RN, CNOR, who shares, “The team component is crucial – you have to have the right people in place at the right time.” At this time, the da Vinci® Surgical System is used for robot-assisted surgeries in the areas of gynecology, urology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.
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Local gynecologists who are trained to utilize the advanced da Vinci® technology at Medical Center of Trinity are: Arleigh Ancheta, DO, Renuka Ramappa, MD, Robert Smith, MD and Parveen Vahora, MD. Urologists using the da Vinci® Surgical System are Yaser Bassel, MD and David DiPiazza, MD. Keith Chisholm, MD, uses the da Vinci® system for general surgery procedures and Thoracic specialist Louis Astra, MD is helping thoracic surgery patients with this amazing technology. Dr. Keith Chisholm took a few minutes out of a busy day to speak with me. He is the first general surgeon in the area to offer robotic-assisted surgery. The older da Vinci® didn’t offer this capability, but now Dr. Chisholm is able to perform robot-assisted general surgery procedures for gallbladder disease, hiatal hernia, colon cancer, diverticular disease, as well as conditions affecting the stomach and esophagus with excellent results. “The robot is unique in that it allows much greater degrees of movement than laparoscopic surgery,” explains Dr. Chisholm. The ‘wristed motion’ allows the robot ‘arm’ or ‘hand’ to rotate 360 degrees – unlike the human hand – giving the surgeon ease of access to the surgical site. Dr. Chisholm visited the USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), a national leading center for surgical simulation, automation, and innovation that is right here in our backyard, in Tampa. Dr. Chisholm says that exciting new innovations are on the horizon; for
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instance, elbow movement of instruments, which will allow surgeons even greater dexterity. “Another exciting program is the Single-Site surgery capability of robotassisted surgery,” says Dr. Chisholm. “This will allow multiple instruments to be inserted through the same site.” While this isn’t available yet at Medical Center of Trinity, it is coming very soon. Parveen Vahora, MD, a wellknown and respected gynecologist who is personally invested in the local community through various organizations including the Seven Springs Rotary Club, showed me first-hand how the da Vinci® robot makes surgery safer for patients and, under the skilled hands of a trained physician, it actually provides an easier approach to surgery. “There is a tremendous amount of training that is required of the surgeon and the surgical team. We are all committed to continual training and learning the new advances in technology to bring the best care possible to the patients at Medical Center of Trinity,” says Dr. Vahora. Some of the gynecological surgical the da Vinci® system is used for include hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy for vaginal prolapse, myomectomies for removal of fibroids and endometriosis. “If you have to have any of these procedures, you want to have it at this hospital because we are so dedicated and committed to providing the best outcome possible,” says Dr. Vahora. “This is the best hospital and the nursing staff treat patients like royalty. My patients rave about how well they are treated, they are happy and
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able to go home the next day.” “We have a dedicated team, from surgical support to administration, and they make it easy for me to do surgery safely and efficiently,” says Dr. Vahora. “With laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon only has use of two hands with forceps-like motion, but the robot allows access to four hands.” Those four “hands” replace human hands and give 360-degree wristed motion rotation on three of the hands while the fourth is a 3-D high definition camera. With the da Vinci® system, the physician is comfortably and ergonomically seated with a 3-D view of the surgical site, while the rest of the team is attending to the patient and monitoring everything that is happening. The team has large-screen views of the surgical site in 2-D, but still with high-definition. The surgeon is controlling the arms including the camera but the team is very much involved. Dr. Vahora demonstrated how with the touch of a button the seat and controls automatically adjust to pre-set setting that perfectly align the physician for optimal comfort and control. She demonstrated how clear the 3-D camera made everything by using one of the arms to pick up a penny from the training tool – you could clearly and easily see Abraham Lincoln sitting in the middle of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the penny, which is nearly impossible with the naked eye. Dr. Vahora and the robotic surgery team even let me try my hand at controlling the robot arms and I must say that I was floored by the ingenuity of this system. Using the thumbs and middle fingers of each hand and my feet, I was able to move the camera closer or farther away from the training tool, and learned to freeze the second arm in place while enabling the third arm. This is important because the surgeon can use a tool to gently grasp tissue, such as an artery or vein, and move it securely out the way, then freeze it there without any movement whatsoever, like a shaky hand, and then switch to another arm to continue working. Also amazing was the 3-D aspect, which makes a huge difference in depth See “Medical Center” on page 32.
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“Medical Center” Continued from page 31 perception. With a 2-D view – the view a surgeon has with traditional laparoscopic surgery – I was instructed to get as close as possible to an object on the training tool. When I thought I was too close to go further, I was actually about one to two inches away; while with the 3-D view, I was able to get very close, go around and behind objects and get a realistic view of the actual depth I needed to go. This is a powerful tool in demonstrating the difference in degrees of depth perception and precision that are possible with the da Vinci® robot-assisted surgery as compared to laparoscopic surgery. After a short break to absorb what I had learned, I was able to meet David DiPiazza, MD, of Urology Specialists of West Florida. Dr. DiPiazza routinely performs da Vinci® robotic surgeries including sacrocolpopexy (for vaginal prolapse), anterior exenteration (removal of bladder and pelvic organs in women with bladder cancer), cystoprostectomy (removal of bladder and prostate in men with cancer), pelvic lymphandectomy (removal of lymph nodes), prostatectomy (removal of
prostate), partial and radical nephrectomy (removal of part or all of kidney due to cancer), adrenalectomy (removal of adrenal gland), and pyeloplasty (reconstruction of renal pelvis and ureter). “I am able to get to the surgical site so much easier and quicker with the da Vinci® robot,” says Dr. DiPiazza. “Complex motions like sewing are much more difficult with laparoscopic surgery which is in 2-D compared to robotic surgery.” He continues to explain how additional training with other experienced surgeons using this advanced technology helps to fine-tune a surgeon’s technique. “It’s like one professional athlete closely watching another to learn his technique.” Dr. DiPiazza strives to constantly learn the fine aspects of robotic surgery from surgeons who have literally performed thousands of these types of procedures. Perhaps the best person to hear from though, is an actual patient. Dr. DiPiazza took me to meet Greg Crosswhite, an active grandfather from Niceville, Florida who decided to have surgery for kidney cancer at the stateof-the-art Medical Center of Trinity under the expert hands of Dr. DiPiazza who performed a partial nephrectomy via the da Vinci® Surgical System. The cancer was removed and the kidney was
saved. Mr. Crosswhite had surgery the day before I met him and was already being released from the hospital. The first thing he said upon seeing Dr. DiPiazza was, “Can I shake your hand and thank you?” He told me that he first saw Dr. DiPiazza when he was in the area visiting his children and experienced pain from a kidney stone. It was a minor inconvenience that ended up Dr. Parveen Vahora (standing) shows Kim Thomas saving his life after tests re- how surgeons use the da Vinci® Surgical System vealed that he also had kidney cancer. Mr. Crosswith minimal blood loss and scarring. It white was eager to get home and was is much less invasive and doctors are already able to walk. A surgery that ten able to save more tissue – as in Mr. years ago would have left him with a Crosswhite’s case, where Dr. DiPiazza long scar along his flank and months of was able to entirely remove kidney canrecovery is now minimally invasive and cer while saving the entire kidney. And, he is able to go home the very next just ask a patient like Mr. Crosswhite, day! “My pain level is low,” said Crossthe best part is that your hospital stay white. “I am absolutely glad that I will be much shorter and you will be chose this option!” back to your life much faster! “I can’t If you or a loved one is in need of wait to bounce my grandkids on my a surgery that can be performed by a knee again,” said Mr. Crosswhite. surgeon utilizing the da Vinci® SurgiThe Medical Center of Trinity is cal System, you should most definitely located at 9330 SR 54 in Trinity, consider the robotics program at MedFlorida. For additional information, ical Center of Trinity. It offers surgery visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
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Pretty Pooches at Petsburgh By Alicia Pack Dog owners know the trials and troubles that come with taking their babies to a groomer. The loading, the unloading, the stress and the time spent in cages. But now, pet owners have a different option when it comes to grooming. After five years of working at a traditional grooming salon, Julie Gentry decided it was time to go into business for herself. The end result was Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon, which provides on-site grooming services for pet owners. Julie wanted to provide a more personal service for her customers by bring her mobile grooming van to her customers’ homes. “It takes about a third of the time it takes to bring your dog to a salon,” Julie says. “It is a lot more comfortable for dogs, and more convenient for customers.” Mobile grooming services are highly desirable to busy pet parents in a multitude of ways. The grooming services are performed at the home, saving on driving and reducing separation anxiety. After an initial meeting between the groomer, pet and pet parent,
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grooming can be done even when the owner is at work! All that the grooming vehicle needs is access to the dogs and a place to park, no hook-ups or electricity from the home is used. Julie says, “It is nice for owners to have one less thing to worry about.” Pets are groomed in the vehicle and then returned to their homes. Petsburgh groomers do not keep pets in cages at any time. Clean, fresh, heated water is used for baths and water is never recycled. Elderly and disabled pets are accommodated in every way possible. Petsburgh is devoted to providing grooming services in a secure, enjoy-
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Petsburgh offers a great array of grooming services, from baths and nail trimming to full body doggy haircuts and deep conditioning for the softest fur able and stress free environment. And, Petsburgh offers reliability and a variety of different services, even nail trims for kitties! Salon packages vary, depending upon the needs of the owner and the dog. Basic services include a brush out, ear clean, toenail trim, optional tooth brushing, warm water bath, towel dry with a hand blow dry, another coat brushing and deodorizing, finished off
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with a cute bandana or a pretty bow. Upgrades include full body haircuts, customized haircuts, blueberry facials with massage and even deep coat conditioning, among others. Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon provides outstanding services because of the company’s exceptional groomers. Julie prides herself on treating every pet she meets as if it were her own and she
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Save yourself time and stress by calling Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon next time your pet needs to see the groomer and you’ll only have to answer the door! is trained with the latest techniques. Pet owner and Petsburgh customer Suzanne Elliott says, “Julie loves my dogs as much as I do. My dogs are always excited to see her and she is always friendly, on time, follows up ahead of time to remind me of appointments and most of all, she is the best groomer ever!” Patty, another Petsburgh groomer, has more than 20 years of grooming experience that began when she owned and operated a boarding kennel. She trains police dogs and shows English bulldogs. Patty is known, however, for her excellent scissoring ability. Kris is a professional bather at Petsburgh who can transform even the dirtiest dog into the prettiest pooch. Like Julie and Patty, she provides loving attention to all of her newfound friends. At Petsburgh, it really is all about the animals and the company strives to give to pets in need. The Petsburgh groomers can be found at “yappy hours,” where all proceeds from nail trims or brush outs are given to local charities. Julie says that, “sometimes different apartments or businesses will have yappy hours. It is nice to do something nice and give money to charity.” Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon travels around the neighborhoods of New
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Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Citrus Park, Zephyrhills, Northdale, Lutz, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes, Town ‘n Country, Hudson and surrounding areas. Pet owners must book appointments and Petsburgh tries hard to accommodate even the busiest of schedules. All groomers keep detailed records of your pet’s grooming history. In case of a pet emergency, owners will be contacted and if the owner can’t be reached, Petsburgh has access to a local veterinarian who will be contacted. To Suzanne, “Petsburgh Mobile Grooming is the best idea yet – Petsburgh is a top-dog service at my doorstep. My dogs are my babies, since my children are grown. I trust Julie implicitly with my babies, and she makes the experience easy for me.” For customers in Zephyrhills, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Odessa, Hudson and surrounding areas, please call (813) 928-1494 or email patty@petsburghgrooming.com. For additional information on Petsburgh Mobile Pet Salon, visit online at petsburghgrooming.com. For customers living in Citrus Park, Carrollwood, Northdale, Lutz, Odessa, Westchase, Town ‘n Country and surrounding areas, please call (813) 928-1392.
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Bayside Center for Plastic Surgery is Committed to Breast Cancer Reconstruction By Julie Kanehl October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a cause that is very close to many of our hearts because more than 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. A breast cancer diagnosis is frightening, and the process of removing the cancer often involves removing part of the breast in a lumpectomy procedure, or the removal of one or more breasts through a mastectomy. This can be a devastating and emotional time for a patient and what happens next can be just as important as finding and treating the cancer itself, and that’s breast reconstruction. Breast reconstruction after a lumpectomy or mastectomy is an important part of the healing process and the team at Bayside Plastic Surgery is committed to helping women who are going through breast cancer to feel better and look their best once again. John B. Roach, Jr., D.O., M.S. earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 from NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and is a
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Board Certified surgeon. Currently on staff at Bayonet Point Regional Medical Center, he performs plastic, reconstructive and general surgery. Dr. Roach opened his practice in 2008 in Hudson and just recently moved his practice to the Lutz area specifically to be close to the Medical Center of Trinity where he performs all of his breast cancer reconstruction procedures at their Women’s Health and Obstetrics center. “Their Women’s Center is dedicated to helping women and guiding them through a difficult time,” says Dr. Roach. He adds, “There, women can expect single bed (private) rooms and state-of-the-art equipment.” Patients love the spa-like experience that they receive when they go to the Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and feel comfortable in Dr. Roach’s experienced hands. Dr. Roach performs a myriad of plastic surgery procedures from breast augmentation to facelifts and tummy tucks. “What makes us unique is our dedication towards breast cancer reconstruction,” says Dr. Roach.
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According to Dr. Roach, it is important for patients to come to him before their lumpectomy or mastectomy to discuss the many details of reconstruction, so that they can know their options. “Studies show that breast cancer patients who undergo breast reconstruction have better outcomes, and we want women to understand all of their choices.” He adds, “There is an important decision to make between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy, and these choices can make a big difference during a breast reconstruction. There are choices, and we are dedicated to walking each of our patients through the entire process from start to finish.” The breast reconstruction procedure has come a long way over the years, and new advances in breast reconstruction include nipple reconstruction as well. Dr. Roach can create breasts out of a completely flat chest after a double mastectomy using tissue expanders, or in the case of a single mastectomy, create one new breast, and augment the other breast to match. Women no longer have to feel like they lost their
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John B. Roach, DO, MS femininity or feel like they are left with a deformity because of their breast cancer surgery. Dr. Roach can completely create a breast that is both aesthetically pleasing and natural looking. Many patients are unaware of this, but unlike regular elective plastic surgery procedures, breast reconstruction after a lumpectomy or mastectomy is often covered by insurance.
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One patient writes to Dr. Roach, “Words cannot express my gratitude to you. You are a wonderful surgeon and have made me a whole woman again.” Dr. Roach says, “A lot of times patients say, ’Doc, while you’re in there can you fix some other things?’ and I am happy to do that. It’s important to know that breast reconstruction is a stepped or staged process, but it is not unusual for patients who are coming in for their nipple reconstruction to also have a tummy tuck or a facelift.” Dr. Roach performed more than 1,000 reconstructive surgeries just last year, so he is completely dedicated, and actively experienced in this kind of plastic surgery. When he meets with his patients he takes the time to explain, in detail, the different stages of a breast reconstruction using a power point presentation that details how he will do what he does, and show you pictures of each phase. “It’s a huge psychological burden to have to go through breast cancer and reconstructive surgery, but the majority of the time people are pleased with their outcomes,” says Dr. Roach. “A Holistic Approach to your Inner Beauty” Believe it or not, plastic surgery is an affordable and realistic way to make a
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big impact on your life. If you are not feeling good about the way you look, you can do something about it! Whether you are feeling self conscious about your wrinkles, your breasts or any other part of your body, Dr. Roach will sit down with you and explain to you how he can help during a free consultation. You should ask the questions that concern you, because there are very few things that the doctor hasn’t seen before, or that he can’t help you with. How we feel about our bodies truly effects how we feel about ourselves and how we relate to other people in our lives. Improving your body image can have a tremendous improvement in your life. Breast augmentation is the most popular procedure at Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Dr. Roach’s calm, approachable manner makes the process an easy one. Whether you would like to increase your bust size, decrease your cup size or even balance out your physical appearance, Dr. Roach can help. While some women want to make a statement with their surgery, others want their breasts to look as natural as possible. Each patient at Bayside Center is unique, as is their surgery, their recovery and their results. According to their website, “Dr. Roach uses breast implants made of FDA approved, medical grade, and bio-
compatible textured or smooth silicone shells filled with sterile saline solution or silicone gel, as well as gummy bear implants. The placement of the implant, as well as the type and size, all depend on your body type, breast anatomy, the breast size you desire, and the doctor’s professional judgment.” Many patients, men and women, come to Bayside Center to have procedures (L–R) Nicole Santiago (Office Manager) Ashley done including everything Rodriguez (Aesthetician) John B. Roach, D.O. from eyelid surgery to lipoand Kirsty Metcalf (Patient Care Coordinator) suction and facelifts to spider vein treatment. If you are mabrasian to LED Photo Rejuvenation uncomfortable with your appearance Therapy, Ashley is an expert at how to and hours of exercise aren’t making the restore a youthful appearance to your difference that you dream of, call Bayskin. side Center for Plastic and ReconstrucBayside Center for Plastic and Retive Surgery. constructive Surgery is featuring a holiday special where if you buy one spa Spa Services at Bayside Plastic service from Ashley, you will receive a Surgery gift certificate for the same amount. Bayside Center for Plastic and ReValid from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. constructive Surgery also has a full time Bayside Center for Plastic and aesthetician on staff named Ashley RoReconstructive Surgery is located at driguez. Ashley is experienced at helping 17723 Hunting Bow Circle in Lutz. clients improve the look of their skin Office hours are Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – using non-invasive procedures and prod- 5 p.m. To schedule a free consultaucts that can truly change the way your tion, call (813) 528-8744 or visit skin looks. From Diamond Microdertheir website, BaysidePlastics.com.
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Send Your Dog to Camp! By Amy Paterson Camp K9 Doggy Daycare & Lodging provides a beautiful facility where dogs can truly enjoy their stay, whether they are there for day camping or overnight lodging. Camp K9 has two convenient locations. The original Camp K9 opened on July 1, 2007 in the community of Longleaf and is located at 2944 Defuniak Street (just off of Starkey Road). Camp K9’s immaculate, cage-free daycare and
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lodging facility became a favorite place for residents to take their dogs. Coowners Michele Crumbliss and Renee Golda-Widman quickly built a great rapport within their community and gained many long-time customers. Two of those customers, Kim and Maria, liked the concept behind Camp K9 so much that they opened a franchise on US 19 in Palm Harbor in October 2010 and just celebrated its two-year anniversary. Safety is Camp K9’s number one
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concern, and every possible measure is taken to ensure that your pet is in a hazard-free environment. Not only is Camp K9 remarkably clean, all staff members are certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross and a veterinarian is on call 24/7. Camp K9 is licensed and insured and is a member of the American Boarding Kennel Association (ABKA). Knowing that your dog is safe is important but you also want to know that your dog will feel relaxed and will really enjoy his/her experience away from home. At Camp K9 you can trust that your dog will be in good
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hands and that it is a real treat! The staff in Trinity is made up of true dog lovers; Tonya, Kristina, Casey, and Christine make up the team of caregivers that are dedicated to ensuring every dog is comfortable, happy and safe. “Here at Camp K9, we know your dog by name,” says Michele. “And there are plenty of hugs and kisses to go around!” The space is big, open and inviting. The entire facility is immaculately clean and even the air smells good. The windows are open when the temperature is nice and cool with great air-
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school,” as Michele put it. Every time a new dog comes in the dogs are properly introduced, one by one, under the watchful eye of either Michele or one of her staff members. After the dogs are acclimated they are free to join the others in the recreational space that is provided for Big Dogs, Small Dogs... All Dogs Love Camp K9! them to play and make friends with the flow. And when it’s hot, cold or rainy, other dogs. All dogs must play well and when every dog is tucked in at with others to attend camp. night, the central heat and air condiAll dogs are assessed and then tioning keeps every dog comfortable. separated by personalities into packs. The walls are painted murals of campEach pack is separated off into their ground scenes, and happy-camper designated campgrounds, and endogs. Each campground has little cots closed with heavy-duty screen fences. for the dogs to perch on or to lie The screen fence along with the big, down and relax. Plenty of toys and open spaces, provide the counselors fresh water are also available for them with a clear view of all of the campers. to enjoy. The dogs always have fresh, clean Owners are encouraged to bring water bowls that are replenished with along any treats, toys, or special food purified water like clockwork. that their pet requires to ensure they Just like a kid at summer camp, have all the comforts of home. Each the dogs at Camp K9 receive plenty of dog is assigned a designated cubby to play and exercise, and are taken outkeep their things in, just like a “doggy side every hour, weather permitting.
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The counselors take great care to give the dogs plenty of attention, and can always be counted on to throw a ball for them to retrieve, or provide them with a good scratch behind the ear. The dogs typically have so much fun during their stay at Camp K9 that they return to you happy and relaxed. When boarding your pet at Camp K9, you can rest assured that they are being cared for by the best and that every evening one of the dedicated staff members comes back in afterhours to take them for a night walk. Also when boarding, owners will often bring their pet’s blankets or bedding for them to sleep on so that they are as comfortable during their stay as they possibly can be. While your pup is away at camp, you can log on at any time and check in on your pooch live via webcam. Regardless what time of day or where you are, as long as you have computer access you can log on and take a peek at your pet. Michele and Renee have partnered with Kelly, a groomer with over 30 years of experience, and Amy Weeks, a certified canine trainer to offer more valuable pet services. Kelley is available to groom the dogs during their stay at Camp K9. Amy’s Canine Kindergarten is the name of Amy’s
company, but she holds classes at Camp K9 upon request. Amy’s Canine Kindergarten’s motto is “We help keep Fido out of the dog house.” In-home petsitting is another service that Camp K9 provides for their clients. In-home care is great for dog’s that are older, anxious or nonsocialized. Camp K9 is located at 2944 Defuniak St. in Trinity and is open 7 days a week with convenient hours. Find more information online at mycampk9.com or call (727) 375-9995.
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Find the Support to Succeed at St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss Clinic By Kim Thomas Most people know that many lifethreatening diseases can be prevented or even reversed when an extremely overweight individual successfully achieves significant weight loss. Even when one is only moderately overweight, losing those extra pounds can bring benefits of more energy and a higher level of self-confidence. That is why your success is so important to St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss Clinic at the St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute. Under the direction of Dr. Frank Averill and his attentive, professional staff, you can find the medical help, guidance, patient education, encouragement and support that you are looking for at two convenient locations – on S.R. 54 in New Port Richey and at 802 N. Belcher Road in Clearwater. You may ask why an allergy, lung and sleep medicine facility offers a weight loss program. The answer is easy – they really care about the long-
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term health and quality of life of each patient at St. Francis Sleep Allergy & Lung Institute. So much so, in fact, that for a limited time, St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss Clinic is offering new patients an amazing value. If you sign up for St. Francis Weight Loss Clinic’s four-week program on or before Friday, November 30, you will enjoy a savings of 80 percent! For only $99, new clients will receive a full medical exam including an EKG, a customized nutritional plan from a certified nutrition specialist, FDA-approved appetite suppressant (if medically appropriate) and three weekly visits (for a total of four if you include the initial) that include private weighins, vitamin B12 shots, and individualized wellness coaching. The St. Francis team is led by Frank Averill, M.D., J.D., and Rose Averill, the C.E.O., and his wife of 26 years. With more than 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Averill has been practicing medicine in Tampa Bay for over 19 years and his Board
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Certifications include Sleep Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Not only does Dr. Averill have extensive medical expertise, he and Rose also have personal experience with the challenges of weight loss and they truly understand the complex issues and struggles involved in losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight. Together, they have lost over 90 pounds and developed St. Francis’ physiciansupervised wellness and weight loss program to help others achieve success and better overall health. The St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss Clinic is coordinated by Donna Barbas, who is a certified nutritionist, certified wellness coach, and a certified personal trainer, with a degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida. “What is unique about our program is that it is customized to each individual,” says Donna. “We work with people and try to make it doable for them. My experience as a wellness
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coach is important because when it comes to maintaining weight loss, a lot of behavioral modification comes into play. We focus on each individual’s strengths and that is what we build on. We provide the structure, coaching, accountability, education and support that our patients need. And I have seen this program literally transform people’s lives.” Through the weight loss program at St. Francis, many patients have been able to come off of medications for hypertension and even diabetes, learning to control blood sugar through a healthy diet and some have even been able to eliminate insulin shots. “One patient who had maxed out on oral medication for diabetes was told by her doctor that she would have to start taking insulin shots,” says Donna. “She told her doctor to give her one month and then she came to us for our weight loss program. Within three weeks she was within normal glucose limits and was able to come off of 80 percent of her diabetic med-
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their CPAP machine. The weight loss program offers a customized program along with medical supervision. St. Francis also carries a line of weight loss supplements that patients can buy that enhances weight loss the This man lost 70 lbs and the woman lost 30 lbs and both have kept the weight off for over three years natural way. These supplements are ication. Our program works because it breathing stops during periods of listed in the Physician’s Desk Referis based on real foods that are available apnea, carbon dioxide levels in the ence Guide, which is considered the at any grocery store. The key is the blood increase and oxygen levels drop. gold standard among physicians. quality of the food that provides the This effect triggers a cascade of physiDonna says, “We have a solid program body with nutrients and antioxidants cal and chemical events that can inthat guides and teaches people to look that we need for energy and optimal crease the risk for heart disease and at food differently and begin the right health as well as the prevention of over hypertension. kind of exercise. We change those who 30 diseases which obesity is linked to.” “There are three types of sleep live to eat into those who eat to live Many sleep disorders, especially apnea,” says Donna.” Obstructive and to view food as fuel.” Sleep Apnea, can be caused or made Sleep Apnea is the most common and Excess weight does more than just worse by excess weight so it makes severe form and since a typical person weigh you down. Risks of obesity insense that Dr. Averill offers his patients with obstructive sleep apnea is overclude: high blood pressure, high choa proven weight loss program. Sleep weight, losing weight can possibly imlesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, Apnea has a strong association with prove and reverse this form of apnea.” gall bladder disease, arthritis, sleep heart and circulation diseases, such as St. Francis addresses both issues helpapnea, respiratory difficulties, and cerheart disease and hypertension. When ing some patients to actually get off tain cancers such as breast, colon, prostate and uterine cancer. So if you are ready to make a change and take charge of your health, make an appointment and take advantage of the $99 special that can literally change your life. “The key is desire,” shares Donna. “If you want to make a change that will last the rest of your life, you have to own it. We give our clients a nice binder with everything they need to be successful. I make them set goals and write them down – the more specific your goals are, the more apt you are to reach them. Our clients sign a pledge and it really helps
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them to be accountable. This program is so easy – it’s sticking to a meal plan, it’s exercising, and it’s being prepared. Many times what trips people up is a lack of planning. We teach them how to plan and have prepared snacks for on-the-go so they don’t let themselves become so hungry that they give in to bad choices.” St. Francis’ website, www.stfrancismed.com, is a great resource center for wellness and weight loss with many topics to click on for additional support and encouragement. St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute and St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss Clinic provides a place where the mind, body and spirit are recognized and honored. Frank and Rose are Christians, a Catholic couple whom have been professed Franciscans for over a decade, and incorporate the St. Francis prayer into their everyday lives and business practices. Dr. Averill says, “St. Francis’ main message was joy.” Both Dr. Averill and Rose incorporate the belief that in helping others, true joy and satisfaction can be obtained in life. St. Francis Sleep Allergy & Lung Institute and St. Francis Wellness & Weight Loss has two locations: 8133 S.R. 54 in New Port Richey and at 802 N. Belcher Rd. in Clearwater. Please call (727) 447-3000 to make an appointment or visit www.StFrancisMed.com for more information. *The patient and any other persons responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payments, or be reimbursed for payments for any other service, examinations, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination or treatment.
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By Katie Thomas Advanced Dermatology is the largest dermatology practice in America and has built the thriving business on dedication to a “patient first” mentality. Advanced Dermatology recently opened a wonderful new office in New Port Richey off Seven Springs Boulevard, bringing top of the line dermatological care and cosmetic enhancement procedures to your area. Dr. Matt L. Leavitt founded advanced Dermatology in 1990. After establishing three private dermatology practices in Orlando, Dr. Leavitt began expanding throughout Florida and now has over 50 practices offering dermatological procedures that are headed by top dermatology experts. The Advanced Dermatology group allows patients the convenience of get-
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ting immediate advice and appointments with a qualified expert. Advanced Dermatology is built on convenience. Clients can receive a full dermatology exam that includes treatment of rashes, acne, skin disorders, skin cancer prevention, skin cancer surgery and other epidermis care issues, as well as receiving the benefits of on-site cosmetic procedures. Cosmetic procedures include, but are not limited to Botox, Juvederm, chemical peels and clinical facials. Paired together, general dermatology and cosmetic enhancement procedures allow clients to look and feel their best in a safe and professional environment. The staff at the new Advanced Dermatology office in New Port Richey is friendly, welcoming and professional. I had the chance to go in and meet the ladies at Advanced Dermatology who gave me an in-depth
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(L-R) Gina Ayers, Holly Laufenberg, Bev Chawk, ARNP, Jennifer Goldammer & Marina Carroll explanation about their practice. Gina Ayers, Location Manager, explained the well-rounded services Advanced Dermatology offers. Along with general dermatology, Advanced Dermatology has top-of-the-line cosmetic products, skin care tips and a licensed medical aesthetician on staff to pamper you while caring for your facial needs. Gina introduced me to Advanced
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Dermatology’s personal line of pharmaceutical skin care products, R Essentials; a product that will refresh, renew and replenish your skin. From anti-aging kits to acne corrective products and skin moisturizes, R Essentials was custom developed by Dr. Leavitt to fit the needs of all different skin types. When you visit Advanced Derma-
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can Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Dermatology Nurses Association (DNA) and is nationally certified through the DNA as a Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner with an emphasis on general/medical and cosmetic dermatology. Bev’s experience in the nursing and dermatolR Essentials is an exclusive line custom developed ogy field have allowed her to apply her expertise with by Dr. Leavitt to fit the needs of all skin types patients, giving them the tology, you will have a choice to meet best possible care and advice. Bev says, with Dr. Winitsky or Advanced Der“We want people to know that we are matology’s Nurse Practitioner, Bev here. Advanced Dermatology is a repChawk. I had the opportunity to meet utable foundation and our services are with Bev. Her professionalism and known as outstanding throughout the easy-going nature will set patients at state.” ease and allow them to relax knowing Bev and Dr. Winitsky offer basic they are in capable hands. Bev has dermatology services, perform skin been with Advanced Dermatology for cancer surgeries and are able to prothe past 14 years. She graduated vide cosmetic procedures with the aide Magna Cum Laude from St. Leo Coland expertise of aesthetician Marina lege with a B.A. in Psychology. She re- Carroll. ceived her Masters of Science Degree Marina received her M.B.A. in for Family Nurse Practitioners at the Russia and after college moved to University of South Florida. Bev is a Florida. Marina’s family has always member of Florida Nurses Association, been involved in cosmetics – she has American Nurses Association, Amerihad a passion for helping people feel
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their most beautiful since she was a child. Marina says, “After I received my Masters in business I planned on helping my family with the business aspect of cosmetology. I soon realized that I was more attracted to the procedures of cosmetics than working with the business side.” Marina moved to Florida and received a license as an aesthetician in order to pursue a line of work that helps people feel more beautiful with healthy, radiant skin. Marina utilizes her skills as an Aesthetician in correspondence with Bev and Dr. Winitsky’s medical expertise to give patients the best possible treatments. “It is always important to help our clients improve themselves,” says Marina. “My goal is to listen to what skin problems bother the patients and then I help them figure out how to best correct issues. Many times patients can’t determine the root of their skin care problems, that is why we are here, to get to the root of the problem source.” Marina’s signature treatment is the Advanced Facial, which requires no down time and is perfect for the dry, winter months. The Advanced Facial consists of an intensive treatment that involves a mild peel, extractions,
masque and facial massage. The treatment rapidly and safely resurfaces the skin, reduces fine lines, smoothes and softens the skin while encouraging cellular renewal. The Advanced Dermatology team in New Port Richey understands the importance of healthy vibrant skin. Marina says, “It is worth your time to put great care into your skin because it will ultimately help you feel healthier, more beautiful and happier. General dermatology and cosmetic care work hand in hand together to make you feel your best. At Advanced Dermatology you will receive the best of skin care, whether you are looking for a full body skin cancer check, acne treatments, cosmetic surgery, clinical facials, peels, microdermabrasion or anti-aging cosmetic treatments. Feel and look your best with the help of Advanced Dermatology’s team of qualified professionals. Advanced Dermatology is located at 2114 Seven Springs Blvd., Suite 250 in New Port Richey. For more information, call (727) 835-0477 or visit online, www.advancedderm.com.
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“Vinson A/C” Continued from page 1 Michelle exclaims, “We have always been a referral-based business, and we still are! Our customers always love to talk about us to others! We branched out and put an ad in Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. We look forward to the opportunity to serve your A/C and heating needs. You will find that we are not only family oriented, but we are customer oriented also.” Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating is an American Standard Certified “Customer Care Dealer.” Each year, only a few companies are certified by American Standard and Vinson A/C has been chosen for three consecutive years. “This honor is earned through hard work in our business and by being a trustworthy dealer/contractor,” explains Michael. “As a Customer Care Dealer, we are graded by our customers through American Standard. It shows our customers that we are held accountable for what we say and do while in their home. We are accountable to our customers, as Vinson A/C is accountable to American Standard.”
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Michael explains that they sell American Standard because it is the best unit, “We used to sell other brands but they didn’t hold up. American Standard is an excellent brand.” Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating services Steve Meyer and Michelle & Michael Vinson of Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating all brands of air promise, “Our business is your comfort!” conditioning and heating units. And they install ductMichael and Michelle were involved needs of all of our customers. He is work. The crew is “house-trained” and dependable, loyal, and he has a good in helping with the first built “Green wears shoe covers while in your home, House” with Habitat for Humanity. driving record as well! We couldn’t be and leave the work area immaculate. They are members of the West Pasco more proud of him!” Service technician and installer Chamber of Commerce and one of To keep your unit in tip-top Steve Meyer, who is also Michael and shape, Vinson A/C recommends their the sponsors of the upcoming NoMichelle’s son-in-law, began working Service Agreement; they come to your vember Golf Tournament for Solid for the company in 2009. Steve is speRock Community School at Crescent home to check the unit twice a year. cially trained in servicing American “It’s important to have your unit serv- Oaks Country Club. Michelle is the Standard equipment, as well as all office manager and handles everyiced,” says Michael. “It’s like getting other brands of residential and light thing with complete efficiency and a the oil changed in your car – it’s that commercial equipment. “He is amazsmile! Additionally, she is involved in important.” ing with our customers and treats many outreach programs. them well,” says Michael. “We are “I am personally active in a Community Involvement honored to have him on our team. He homeless ministry here in our comIn addition to managing their is more than qualified to meet the munity,” says Michelle. “I volunteer business and raising their children,
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every Thursday at Impact Family Ministries. We provide a church service, hot meal and showers for those that are homeless, or just in need. Our business donates to many charities locally here in Pasco County, and other surrounding counties. We also support an orphanage in the Ukraine, through Life House Ministries.” Customer Appreciation Goes Both Ways “God has richly blessed our business with loyal, faithful customers,” says Michelle. The customers likewise appreciate Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating. “We are blessed to call Vinson A/C and Heating our “A/C People” and more importantly, friends. They are a business that we totally and completely trust,” says Rowena from Clearwater. Miriam from Palm Harbor has been a Vinson A/C customer since 2009, “One of the few contractors I completely trust. They are knowledgeable and fair. I plan to remain loyal to them!” “Our experience with Vinson A/C has spanned the past eight years,” writes Jim and Millie McIl-
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vaine of Trinity. “They are reliable, offer competitive pricing, professional, and their service exceeds customer expectations. We have had service on existing equipment as well as upgraded to new installation. Vinson A/C has met all our needs and will continue to be our choice for the future. Without hesitation, we would recommend Vinson A/C to anyone with heating and cooling concerns.” The Falco family of Hudson was thrilled with their service. “Thank you Vinson A/C for fixing our air. What a blessing it was that they came out right away and got the job done right the first time. Very professional, courteous and reasonable with their prices.” Trinity residents John and Maria Wallace agree, “Mike and Steve are very honest and reliable. We appreciate the trustworthiness of this company. They are great, hard workers and very timely. They never try to sell you something you do not need. We will always keep up on our annual service now with Vinson A/C.” “We are glad we chose Vinson A/C,” writes Odessa residents Rob and Joy. “Not only have we been happy with the workmanship, our
electric bill has gone down over 1/2 since the work was completed. They are so good that we’ve referred them to our friends and neighbors. Vinson A/C is clearly a cut above the rest!” And, Ken Dambrosio of Tarpon Springs sums it up, “The Vinson A/C team is a pleasure to work with over the many years that they have been servicing our home and now that we purchased another vacation rental home they have been servicing that as well. I found out in life, you need an excellent doctor, a good butcher, a great dentist and a trust-
worthy heating and air conditioning team.” If you are looking for a trustworthy heating and air conditioning team, give Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating a call. Vinson Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. can be reached at (727) 816-9040 or (813) 8179347, or you can visit online at VinsonAC.com and on Facebook.
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“Philly Cheesesteak” Continued from page 1 greeting his customers and starting up orders for his regulars. He says, “The biggest compliment of all is when people get off the plane from Philadelphia and come straight here for our food.” Mike and Debbie really feel like a part of our community, as they get to spend so much time with their customers. When Tropical Storm Debbie came through this summer a lot of our local areas were affected, and Mike was concerned. He was so happy to hear from customers after the storm and said, “I never realized how close we were to our customers until the flooding.” On the website, Urbanspoon.com, The Best of Philly has a fantastic rating. One customer wrote, “I’ve lived in FL for 25 yrs. and have tried a lot of so called Philly Cheesesteaks. This is by far the best I’ve had. The rolls are from Philly, the meat is from Philly. They make them big as well. What you get at Best of Philly would be considered double meat anywhere in Philly. I’m telling you they are packed. The best referral I can give you is that I have a friend
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that visits from Philly and he brings these Cheesesteaks back home with him!!! How’s that for a testimonial? I’ve referred many people there and none have been disappointed. Take it from me, I was born and raised in Philly.” You can’t get a better recommendation than that! In most restaurants the cook and the grill are hidden in the back with the dishwasher, but Mike’s grill is right up front by the door. He says, “That’s the part I enjoy the most, is being able to talk with the customers.” Mike takes his business very seriously and actually takes a trip to Philadelphia once a year to taste and compare their Cheesesteaks to his own. He’s even taken tours of Amaroso’s factory. Mike believes that making a Philly Cheesesteak is an art form. First The Original steaks hit the grill and are chopped and frizzled with a spatula, and once you decide on onions, you can add any other ingredients that you might like (popular choices are any of a variety of peppers, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato , and even marinara sauce). Cheese is placed on top of the steak and its other ingredients while the grill sizzles, and just when the
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cheese melts to perfection, the Amaroso roll is added. Another bone of contention between Cheesesteak fans is the exact kind of cheese that should be put on there, but really it’s up to you. Mike has the three most popular kinds of cheese at the ready, which are Provolone, American and Cheese Whiz. While many restaurants only offer those few variations on their Cheesesteak, Mike will honestly make you anything you want. Over the years he has developed a menu of popular Cheesesteak favorites like the “Florida,” which comes with onions, mushrooms and sweet peppers, and the aptly named “Sloppy,” which comes with everything that the “Florida” comes with, but also has marinara sauce. Matt McKinley wrote, “If you like sweet peppers and marinara sauce then you have to get “The Sloppy”
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Cheesesteak…this is the best thing on their menu…A Philly cheesesteak slathered with marinara sauce and sweet peppers and mushrooms, it is delicious, if I had to die from food overload it would be from this it is a MUST HAVE, this place is very, very good. You will not be disappointed in the slightest. “ More than Just Cheesesteaks! The only problem that I can see with this restaurant is the fact that Mike has added so many choices to the menu. The Cheesesteaks are amaz-
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ing, delicious, to die for. Why would anyone order anything else? Simply because the other menu items are just too good to ignore! “We get customers who never try anything else. They say they want to, but that the Cheesesteaks are just too good!” He adds, “However, our Chicken Parm sandwiches are probably the next most popular item on the menu. Those go through the roof,” says Mike, and he isn’t kidding. This mouthwatering, tasty goodness of a sandwich melts in your mouth and flies right out the door because it is so popular. The Best of Philly offers a full menu that includes cold hoagies, hot sandwiches, burgers, club sandwiches, wings, boneless wings, breaded fried shrimp, and two kinds of fries, shoestring and his popular fresh cut fries, which are made right there, in-house and from scratch. This football season, Mike has added a new addition to the menu: Johnsonville Brats! This delicious sausage is the perfect accessory to one of their famous Cheesesteaks. Mike says, “The distinctive taste of sausage just goes with football. If you’ve got a good game, and a good Brat, you
can’t beat it.” The Best of Philly is a great place to take the entire family, with a cozy dining area and two T.V.s; it’s the perfect place to grab a quick bite for lunch or dinner. Customers can come in to pick up their sandwiches, dine in, or even have their food delivered! They deliver to everyone within a 5mile radius, which includes all of the neighborhoods in Trinity, including Foxwood and Thousand Oaks East, as far south as East Lake High and to the west, past U.S. 19 to the Darlington area. Affordable, delicious, and made to order, The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is what’s for dinner this week. The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is located at 2321 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey at the corner of Perrine Ranch Rd. in the Woodgate Plaza. It is open Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. –8:30 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat., 12–8:30 p.m.; and 12–7 p.m. on Sun. To order for pick-up or delivery call 376-3828, and for more information visit bestofphillycheesesteakhouse.webs.com.
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Sales Wanted: Very Busy Fitness & Weight Loss Clinic in Trinity is looking for highly motivated representatives for sales, weight loss coaching and more. Must love fitness and nutrition and willing to make phone calls and help clients lose weight. Fitness Certifications are highly regarded but, will train the right person. So communication skills in a positive manner are needed for this. Commission based and capable of making serious monthly income. PT or FT. Please contact only if serious. 727-463-1250 Salon Ke-Lani is looking for a team player with top quality training in Cutting and Color technique. Must have a current Florida Cosmetology License. This is an excellent opportunity to grow and earn top $$$ in a fun laid back environment. Please email a resume to admin@salonkelani.com, to schedule an interview VERY BUSY CLEANING SERVICE is looking for the best of the best. We need motivated & high energy people for our established house cleaning service. Bi-lingual a PLUS! FT/'PT house cleaners MUST: Be extremely dependable & honest, have dependable car available daily, be able to work past 6 pm and some Saturdays as needed. Only serious candidates that meet ALL requirements need apply. This is a long-term, recession-proof position with good pay for the right person. Start immediately. Call 727-940-5231.
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Neide’s Brazilian Cleaning & Organizing Services. If you want the best, and that would be Neide. I have had a successful cleaning business for over 10 yrs. In Boston, I recently moved to the New Port Richey area & want to start a new cleaning business. I provide exceptional cleaning to your specifications, am extremely reliable & provide reasonable prices. Please call or email me for rates at 727264-6384, email neidev1@hotmail.com Ian's Lawn service & hauling LLC offers affordable services. With our attention to detail we keep your yard looking crisp and clean,We strive to give you the most for your money and the look you desire. We offer many services most yards just $40 per month. Call us now 727-858-7120 Hewitts Homeowners Help. Furniture assembly, Cabinets, Closet seystems grills anything you need put together. Have you just bought the furniture that you have always dreamed of, but are unsure that you can have it assembled correctly? Do not fret because Hewitt is a assembly professional is ready to help you in this predicament. Avoid the hassle and frustration of trying to put it all together. Also pressure washing, anything you need done. Honest and reliable. Call Scott 727-459-6278 A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing. 2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks). Add $10ea. for 3 car, corner lots & extra concrete slabs. Most Pool Decks & Cage $95-$125. Mobile Home/Home Exterior from $95. Wood or Vinyl Fences $.75 - $1.25 per lineal foot. Hedge trimming, odd jobs. Licensed and Insured Call Randy 727-271-2920 George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. All Work Performed by Owner. No Spraying. All Done by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Dependable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience. FREE Estimates! Call George’s Painting Today! 727-645-8215. LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor we have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business; Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177 or 727-849-9819 J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. Let us beautify your screen room, florida room, entry way, pool cage, etc. No job to small from one panel to your entire pool cage!Great prices! Great work! and Dependable too! DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)992-2923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325
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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Haze Electric, LLC. Electrical contractor, Residential, commercial, service, and troubleshooting. SMALL JOB SPECIALIST, reasonable rates, many references available. Do you have receptacles or switches that don’t work? Most problems are minor and easily fixed, but some could be the cause of lightning strikes or electrical surges Resulting in unsafe conditions for people and property! Please call me for a FREE estimate for any of your electrical needs. Joe Hazewski, Haze Electric, LLC ST. # ER13014549, Pasco # ER-05974, Pinellas# C-8122 .Ph. + text (727) 639-3295, email, HazeElectric@msn.com, licensed, insured, bonded FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999.
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EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700. National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep. Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574
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Yoshukai Martial Arts and Self Defense Program. Ideal for teens and adults who want to learn practical self-defense skills in a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. Build strength, stamina and coordination and learn at your own pace. Open enrollment ages 10 and up - $65/month - Monday and Wednesday (8:00 – 9:00 PM) at the James P. Gills Family Branch, YMCA. Please call 727-376-1760 or email the instructor at mkmendelson@yoshukai.org. 0
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Office Lease in Trinity. Executive Office space available in new luxury building, Conference room and security system included Call 727-375-5117
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KEYBOARD, INSTRUMENTS, & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE. Yamaha Upright 88 key piano-walnut exc. condition. Yamaha Clavinova 88 keybd. very good condition. Yamaha portable keybd. 66 keys & access. exc. cond. Keybd. amp KB2- 3 channels exc. cond. & stand. Call: 727 940 5049
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