Vol. 8, Issue 10, October 2015
Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield
Coastal Jaw Surgery’s Dr. Michael Pikos Master of the Third Dentition are known as the “doctors’ doctors.” They are trusted clinicians to whom hundreds of dental and medical professionals refer their patients, Dr. Michael Pikos, Dr. G. Thomas Peak III, friends, and family Dr. José F. Lázaro and Dr. Andrés E. Guerra members. Coastal Coastal Jaw Surgery. Speaking canJaw Surgery was founded in 1983 by didly, Lucie explained, “It was very Dr. Pikos, with offices in Palm Hardramatic for me to get all of my teeth bor, Trinity, and Spring Hill. pulled out, but I knew it was necesLucie Bylsma, 72, says that Dr. sary. I am from Holland and was born Pikos is indeed a master, and she was delighted with her experience at See “Coastal Jaw” on page 30
Capital Millwork’s showroom in Palm Harbor is a great place to find quality products that will make your home a standout in the neighborhood. The design team at Capital Millwork in Palm Harbor is excited about the great new products available that make updating your home easy and affordable. Some of the new products available for the home’s exterior are made with advanced composite materials that are not only easy to install, but virtually impervious to the elements; thus letting homeowners say goodbye to future maintenance! Located at the corner of U.S. Highway 19 N and Tampa Road at the Palm Lake Plaza, Capital Millwork has been a long-time trusted source for customized millwork, custom windows and doors, hardwood floors, stairparts, architectural and decorative hardware for your cabinetry. There are displays of custom wood doors and superior quality sliding glass doors and French doors that allow you to see how well-made the product is and how smoothly the doors operate. The possibilities for home improvement seem endless and there are selections for every budget. Capital Millwork continues to bring the very best in advanced See “Capital Millwork” on page 28
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: “Mission I Do” Wedding Giveaway for Active Veterans...........3 Community News.................4-5 Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge.........................8-9 Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Design..................12-13 ToyMakers of East Lake......14-15 Pets “N” More............................16 Turbo Nails......................18-19 Dance Excellence Ballroom....22-23 Under Armour Football League.....26 Salt Rock Tavern & Rumba Island Bar & Grill...........32-33
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“I’m blessed with the ability to help others,” says Michael A. Pikos, DDS. “God gives me the skills and energy level to do what I need to do to help my patients.” Dr. Pikos and his associates at Coastal Jaw Surgery Center for Implant & Oral Reconstruction are passionate about helping their patients regain confidence and a renewed enjoyment of life through what Dr. Pikos calls the “third dentition.” This method that he helped to pioneer, also called Same Day Teeth®, is literally changing lives by giving people
who have dentures or teeth in poor repair the ability to fully enjoy the benefits of healthy, strong teeth. Losing one’s teeth due to aging, gum disease, or trauma is devastating and affects long-term physical and mental health and even employment. When considering oral surgery, it is imperative to research the physicians and facility, as not every dental practice is equal. To create a smile that is a masterpiece, you need a master. Coastal Jaw Surgery brings together the bestof-the-best in oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Dr. Pikos and his associates – Dr. G. Thomas Peak III, Dr. José F. Lázaro and Dr. Andrés E. Guerra –
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Old McMicky’s Farm Announces 3rd “Mission I Do” FREE Active Duty Military/Veteran $30k Dream Wedding Giveaway In appreciation for the sacrifice of the men and women who currently serve or who have served in our military, Old McMicky’s Farm (OMF) is honored to announce the 3rd "Mission I Do" $30k Dream Wedding Giveaway. Old McMicky’s Farm will provide one active duty military member or veteran, residing or stationed in the Tampa bay area, the wedding of their dreams at our breathtaking, lakeside location - The Barn at Crescent Lake! The lake front venue is elegant, rustic and will play host to the lucky couple and their 100 guests on Friday February 21, 2016. New This Year - All of Tampa Bay can vote to select their favorite military couple to receive this dreamwedding gift. Applications accepted September 1 – October 25 Voting starts November 3 – December 10.
Please visit www.oldmcmickys.com/missionido for complete details and to Apply and Vote. The winning couple will be announced in December and the wedding will take place Feb 21, 2016 at Old McMicky’s Farm – The Barn at Crescent Lake. This all-inclusive wedding giveaway will include everything a couple dreams of on their wedding day, from a beautiful, waterfront venue and a wedding planner to award-winning catering, photography, wedding rings, wedding cake, flowers, beachfront honeymoon getaway and more. To make this special event more perfect, all wedding elements and services have been
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donated by Old McMicky’s Farm and generous, local hospitality industry businesses with amazing hearts. This is the 3rd Free “Mission I Do’ military dream wedding provided by Old McMicky’s Farm and their partners as part of their commitment to giving back the community, and recognizing and appreciating the service of the men and women in our military.
East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga Nothing that appears in the East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles may be reproduced, whether wholly or in part, without permission. Opinions expressed by East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles writers are their own and do not reflect the publisher’s opinion. The management of East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is always happy to accept outside editorial submissions to the paper. Please call for outside editorial submission and advertisement deadlines. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will consider previously non-published outside editorial submissions if they are double spaced, typed and less than 500 words. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles reserves the right to edit and/or reject all outside editorial submissions and makes no guarantees regarding publication dates. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will not return unsolicited editorial materials. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles reserves the right to edit and/or reject any advertising. East LakeArea Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the actual cost of the advertising space itself, not for the validity of any claims made by its advertisers. East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc.
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East Lake High School Basketball Booster Club Golf Tournament Sun., Oct. 18––8 AM Shotgun start, scramble at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor. Registration is $85/single or $340/team. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and includes range balls, 18 holes of golf, goodie bag and awards buffet BBQ lunch following play. Hole in One contest $10,000 prize donated by Lansbrook Golf Club. Closest to the Pin Contests, Longest Drive Contests, Putting Contest. Purchase of a $20 Super Ticket includes 2 Mulligans and a raffle ticket. All proceeds benefit the ELHS basketball team. Sponsorship Opportunities: Hole Sponsor: $75 includes a 27” x 18” sign by one tee box on the golf course. Putting Contest Sponsor: $100 includes a 27” x 18” sign on the putting green. Visit ELHSHOOPS.com for information, registration and to donate. For more information, contact David Spielvogel at 727-415-6478.
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East Lake High School’s Baseball Booster Golf Tournament, Sat., Nov. 21––Cypress Run Golf Club, 2669 St. Andrews Blvd. Tarpon Springs. Registration begins at noon. 18 hole, four-person scramble starts at 1p.m. Golfers will receive a gift bag. Prizes will be given for Men’s & Women’s longest drive and a Chipping Challenge. A Titleist/Nike Package will be given to a Hole in One – 2 par 3’s. Awards, silent auction and a delicious Italian theme dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Golfers – $100, Dinner Only Guests – $25. Hole sponsorships – $100. Donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Kaylyn Belcik at 727-787-7285 or log on to Eastlakebaseball.biz. All monies raised will go directly to the East Lake Baseball Program. Hope to See You at the East Lake UMC Pumpkin Patch! Oct. 3–31, 10 AM – 8 PM––
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Pumpkin Patch open at East Lake United Methodist Church located at 2801 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor. Sun., Oct. 11, 3–5 PM––East Lake UMC presents Pastor Jay’s Pumpkin Party featuring crafts, face painting, treats and a hayride! Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Bring your camera for photo opportunities in the Patch. This is a FREE event for family fun! The first 100 children will receive a free toy from our very own Toymakers! Sun., Oct. 18th, 6–7:30 PM–– Movie & Craft Night where you are invited to join East Lake UMC for decorating pumpkins, a costume parade and the movie, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Please bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local families, so they may have a Thanksgiving dinner. East Lake United Methodist Church is located at 2801 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor. Fall Wildflower Festival at Brooker Creek Preserve Oct. 17––Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve for exhibits and a variety of presentations at the Fall Wildflower Festival. Citizens may
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walk through a butterfly tent and enjoy honeybee exhibits, nature crafts for children, a wildflower quest and wildflowers for sale. Food will be available. Free; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (727) 934-2680, email fobcp@tampabay.rr.com or visit www.brookercreekpreserve.eventbrite. com. Brooker Creek Preserve, (727) 453-6800; 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Old McMicky’s Farm Foundation Announces Barns and Beer Fundraising Event All proceeds to benefit Old McMicky’s Farm Foundation that supports local kids facing challenges, child adoption programs, free military weddings and Tampa Bay area community initiatives. Fri., Nov. 13, 7–10 PM, VIP 6 PM––Old McMicky’s Farm aims to put the fun in fundraising with its Barns and Beer Craft Beer Festival. The Farm has gathered the best local beer making geniuses for your sampling pleasure. Come out and relax while enjoying the beautiful, classic farm setting complete with a big red barn set on a picturesque 40-acre lake. Enjoy over 75 of the best craft beers
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and wine with awesome entertainment by The Greg Billings Band, great food and friends. Have fun playing unique farm games like farm egg races, lighted hay rides, mechanical bull and snap a few shots at the great photo opportunities throughout the farm. Do something new, different, and fun while supporting a great cause. Add to your enjoyment by knowing you are supporting Old McMicky’s Farm (Camp Keystone) – a 70-year tradition dedicated to serving kids and families in our Tampa Bay community. 100% of the proceeds from Barns & Beer go to support the Old McMicky’s Farm Foundation, a registered 501©(3). For Tickets and more details go to www.oldmcmickys.com. Ticket Information General Admission: Individual Tickets––Early Bird, $35: Pre-Sales, $40, Door, $45; Six Pack (Limited Availability), $200 VIP (Limited Availability) Individual Tickets – Early Bird, $50; Pre-Sales, $55; Door, $60 VIP Lakeside private tables in the Barn with VIP perks – seats 8 – $500 (Limited Availability) VIP Half Tables also available.
**VIP Perks** Exclusive Access to Lakeside Barn Terrace, special sample offerings, appetizers, special photo opportunities, pre-access to all samplings. Safety Harbor Garden Club Meeting 3rd Wednesday, Monthly, 9:30 a.m.––The Safety Harbor Garden Club meets with refreshments and a plant exchange at the Safety Harbor Museum and Cultural Center, 329 Bayshore Blvd. in Safety Harbor. Call (727) 258-8384 for more information. SHGC has over 85 members, including many master gardeners for Q & A. For info about the club: safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com
Gardening for Florida Butterflies October 21 2015 Florida native Pam Traas will share her 20 years of experience as a butterfly gardener. Learn to attract Dusty-wing and Eastern Black Swallowtails, Skippers, and Sulphur and numerous other varities of butterflies using native nectar and larval Florida plants.
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Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge, Growing with the Community Since 1971 By Julie Kanehl If you’re from around here, you’ve heard of Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge P.L. (WW&D), a firm that excels at providing exceptional counsel regarding estate planning, elder law, real estate law, corporate matters, asset protection, and tax reduction strategies. Growing with our community, they recently opened their brand new, freestanding office in Trinity, located at 10015 Trinity Boulevard. This new location is to be their main office, with two other locations in the Tampa Bay Area, a fully-staffed office in Palm Harbor, and a satellite office in the Carrollwood area of north Tampa. As our area continues to grow, WW&D has plans to further their growth as well. In fact, they are hoping to staff their office in Carrollwood sometime next year. With the main objective being to provide superior legal counsel to their clients, it
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would only seem fit that the law firm would be committed to expanding their growth. Counsel, Care & Integrity David J. Wollinka, Esq. has lived here since he was a boy, when his father Jerome E. Wollinka started Wollinka & Wollinka in 1971. Graduating from Tarpon Springs High School before attending The University of Florida where he graduated with honors, Attorney David Wollinka earned his law degree from UF’s College of Law with a Juris Doctorate Degree in 1986, before joining his father at Wollinka & Wollinka in 1987. A family man and father of five, Attorney Wollinka can truly appreciate the value and importance of long term planning. Friendly, dedicated and experienced, David Wollinka and his staff go above-and-beyond to make each client’s concern, their concern. Ryan A. Doddridge, Esq. grew
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Attorneys Ryan Doddridge (left) and David Wollinka (center) and the team at Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge are committed to their clients up in nearby St. Petersburg, and also attended The University of Florida as well as Southern Methodist University. Joining the firm in 2011, Attorney Doddridge is a happily married father of two boys, most likely future Florida Gators themselves. Ryan is active with many legal and local associations including the Trinity Rotary Club, the Clearwater Bar Association, West Pasco Estate Planning Attorneys Asso-
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ciation, West Pasco Real Estate Council, and the Suncoast Guardian Association. He also serves on the Board of the North Suncoast Estate Planning Council and was recently installed as President-Elect of the West Pasco Bar Association, which will be celebrating its 50th year of service in 2016. Attorney Wollinka says, “Our firm has been a member of the West Pasco Bar Association for 45 years. My father
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was a past president.” One client recently said, “Ryan and the entire staff at Wollinka, Wollinka and Doddridge are excellent. The services they provide are thorough, detailed and prompt. They remove all of the concern and frustration that many people have when dealing with legal matters.” Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Trusts While it’s not always the most comfortable of subjects, estate planning is one of the most important conversations to have. The lawyers and staff at WW&D are experienced at handling these kinds of delicate matters. The truth of the matter is, you can’t afford not to have a plan, and of all the legacies to leave behind, having your plan in place could be the greatest peace during a difficult time. Far more important than dividing wealth and property, estate planning extends to guardianship, and what will happen to your children if the unimaginable were to happen. WW&D also provides services with regard to Medicaid, incapacity planning, and special needs trusts, among other services. Whether you’d
like to make a simple will for your family, you would like to create a trust for your children, or you have a complicated estate to divide, Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge can help you protect your wishes, your dignity, your legacy, and even minimize stress for your loved ones. Corporate Matters & Asset Protection If you have your own company, it’s important to know how to protect it, and to separate personal finances from your business finances, as many good people have lost more than their business from a lawsuit stemming from something that happened at their company. It’s best to be prepared, and to have attorneys like Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge at your side. Representing many businesses in the area, WW&D guides them by using strategic planning elements to prepare for the future, engaging in contract analysis, the preparation of important documents, negotiations, and if needed, representation. While there’s no way to predict the future, they can help you protect your assets. In addition to the attorneys at
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WW&D, the staff is also knowledgeable and dedicated to the firm’s clients. Most of the staff has been with WW&D for long tenures, some for decades. Whether you’re looking towards the future, protecting what you have, or building a business, it’s important to have a reputable law firm by your side to represent you, protect your assets, and guide you through the complicated laws of our State. Choose experience, integrity and dedication: Choose Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge.
Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge has a Pasco County office located at 10015 Trinity Blvd. in Trinity; phone: 727-9374177. The Pinellas County office is located in Palm Harbor at 3204 Alt. 19 North; phone: 727-7815444. The Hillsborough County Satellite office in Tampa is located at 13801 N. Dale Mabry Hwy; phone is: 727-937-4177. Find more information at Wollinka.com. Call Wollinka, Wollinka & Doddridge for an appointment today so you can rest easier tonight.
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Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Design, Where Your Dreams Can Come True! Kim Thomas Kitchens and baths are immensely important spaces in your home. You need one to be a welcoming, organized and functional space where your friends can gather with a glass of wine for a community meal and where your family can bond over learning to become a home gourmet; while the bathroom should be your private oasis – serene, beautiful and reflective of your own personal style. If you dream of the perfect kitchen and bathroom, visit the showroom at Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Design in Palm Harbor and you’ll feel as if you’ve walked into the pages of a high-end home décor magazine. Absolutely stunning, Authentic Concepts’ showroom is filled with ideas for the dream kitchen and bathroom. It is conveniently located at 3265 Tampa Road at the Shoppes at Clover Place, near Mystic Fish restaurant. Owner Glenn Rumer is a Florida licensed contractor (#C-11019) with sixteen years of experience in kitchen
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and bath remodeling – five years were spent working in Tennessee and eleven here in the Tampa Bay Area. If you want to have someone who can help you with your kitchen or bathroom design, from concept to creation, Glenn Rumer specializes in creating custom spaces that will set your home apart from others. He has the skill and knowledge to take on any kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, no matter how intensive. “I try to see the best potential the space has, not only for design, but for functionality. I believe you need to marry those two in order to have a beautiful and functional kitchen. Not one that is just a showcase, but one that you can enjoy cooking in.” Glenn is excited to open Authentic Concepts right across the street from where he grew up. “I’ve come back to my roots,” says Glenn. “I remember when Mystic Fish was the Sea Grill and I got my first job washing dishes there as a kid.” Glenn was among the first four-year graduating class from East Lake High School in 1991. He has come far since his dish-
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washing job – now he brings dream kitchens and bathrooms to life. Providing turnkey service from the first ideas of design to the completed project, Glenn prides himself on bringing his clients the best quality products from the floor up. Authentic Concepts has unlimited choices for everything from flooring, fixtures, top quality appliances, custom cabinetry, hardware and more. The exquisite tile displayed on one wall is not your average backsplash or bathroom tiling! You’ll find flooring choices including tile and beautiful hardwood flooring that is not your average plank. Three displays feature planks that are longer and wider than most flooring at 75 to 87 inches long and 8 to 12 inches wide. The oil-finished wood flooring is gorgeous in walnut, hickory, oak and maple. Another reason to choose Authentic Concepts is the complete attention to detail and the service you receive. Since the owner also is a licensed contractor, he can oversee your entire project including electrical, plumbing and drywall work.
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Glenn Rumer, Gina Rumer & Rebecca McClelland Glenn and his team, Gina Rumer and Designer Rebecca McClelland, welcome you to come visit the showroom at Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Design. The possibilities are as varied as your imagination, and the team at Authentic Concepts is expert at making dreams come true for homeowners. Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Design (Florida Contractor License #C-11019) is located at 3265 Tampa Rd. at the Shoppes at Clover Place in Palm Harbor. Showroom
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hours are Mon. – Fri., 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sat. Closed Sun. Log on to www.authenticconceptsdesign.com
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Come Join the fun at The ToyMakers of East Lake’s Open House & Silent Auction! By Julie Kanehl Mark your calendars, and spend the morning with The ToyMakers of East Lake on Saturday, November 7th, for they will be hosting an Open House and Silent Auction at the East Lake United Methodist Church just off of East Lake Road. Free and open to the public, please feel free to bring the entire family, including the little ones who will receive one of the ToyMakers famous handmade toys! The Open House includes a tour of their recently expanded toy making workshop, which is usually closed to the public, as well as an opportunity to get to know the many amazing volunteers who have turned their handiwork into good works. Everyone will enjoy the silent auction, which will include everything from one-of-a-kind, handmade items, to gift certificates to local businesses and tickets to Florida
attractions! It’s also the perfect place to check off some of the items on your Christmas list, because by participating in this awesome auction, you’re giving back to a non-profit organization whose “soul” purpose is to give to the children in our community. ToyMakers had humble beginnings, as most matters of the heart do, and was started by a group of people in Pasco County who made simple wooden toys out of their garages and gave them to local agencies and hospitals, with the purpose of helping children who could use a smile. In 2007, ToyMakers of Eastlake was founded as an outreach program by The East Lake United Methodist Church, who saw the light and the love in the mission, and donated some space adjacent to the church so that these volunteers could have a place to
call their own. Since 1982, more than 400,000 toys have been delivered to local children in need in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, and even Alachua counties. Delivering to hospitals such as All Children’s Hospital, Tampa General, Shriner’s Hospital in Tampa, and Ronald McDonald Houses, just to name a few, these toys have stories to Bob and Janet Helms and the ToyMakers of East Lake enjoy making a difference for children. tell, and a dozen kind hands have ing something to give to children helped each toy find its special child. when they are in a crisis. Reaching far beyond Florida, toys Erica Wiedemann recently said, have been delivered to children as far “I got a tour of the ToyMakers of away as Mexico, the Caribbean and Eastlake’s workshop today…So many South America in the aftermath of volunteers work to make and paint disasters, and are often delivered to the great wooden toys. I thank the local fire departments and first reToyMakers for supporting The Haven sponders, who really appreciate havof RCS and making the children
happy. Also, there are fabulous volunteers who remake bikes for children and adults.” A third ministry is their bicycle program. ToyMakers of East Lake accepts used bicycles and refurbishes them! Once the bicycles are lovingly fixed, they are given to people in need- both children and adults! Working with local schools and other charitable organizations such as agencies assisting homeless working adults, they even help send used and refurbished bicycles to Haiti and other areas in need after a crisis, so that those people can get work and provide for their families. Current President of the ToyMakers of East Lake Board, Bob Helms, is like many of the volunteers who thought they’d come by one Saturday a month, but fell in love with the mission, and in doing so, his wife, Janet, joined the cause as well! Today they are both on the Board, hoping to help lead ToyMakers of East Lake to help even more people. By raising awareness for their mission, and by taking donations from local businesses for their upcoming silent auction, the Helms and the other volunteers at The ToyMakers of East Lake have one goal: To bring smiles to children. When you come to the Open
House and Silent Auction, on the morning of November 7th, you’ll have the opportunity to see the new addition to their shop! Recently expanded to their many volunteers, the community came together beautifully to help ToyMakers build the additional space they needed. They needed it because they’ve been super busy! Bob says, “The Toymakers of East Lake organization now has over 200 volunteers and made over 10,000 toys just last year.” Volunteer! You Can Make Toys Too! Over the years, men and women of all ages have enjoyed volunteering at ToyMakers of East Lake. While the machinery that has been donated over the years by volunteers and local organizations is quite impressive, you don’t have to know how to operate complicated machinery to help make wooden cars, helicopters, puzzles, airplanes, walking toys and more. First: These aren’t just toys. These are handmade, sanded to perfection with the purpose of protecting little fingers. These are “everything is going to be ok” toys that are lovingly painted by volunteers like you and I who want nothing more than to comfort a child. These are what the doc-
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tors, nurses, officers and first responders give to children who are scared or sad. And may I add, that they are absolutely beautiful toys. Made with love and hand-delivered to local hospitals and first responders in small batches, this non-profit organization has created something that has touched the lives of hundreds and hundreds in our area by simply doing what they love to do. Experienced and knowledgeable in their craft, ToyMakers has learned how to take many things into consideration, from making sure that they are painted with lead-free paint (donated by Sherwin Williams), to making sure there aren’t any small parts, rough parts or parts that can’t be washed! Did you know that plush animals cannot be given to children at many hospitals because they cannot be easily sanitized? The toys that ToyMakers provide, is an answer to so many prayers, and many people treasure their toys for years and years. Bob says, “Toy Makers are people like you and me! You don’t have to be able to work complicated saws to be a volunteer here. We have one lady who really enjoys tracing patterns onto the wood, and we have other ladies who love to paint daisies on the Daisy cars.” He adds, “Whatever you
can do, there’s a way you can help!” If you’d like to volunteer, it’s easy! You can check out their website, or email them! They often have new volunteer opportunities on Saturday mornings at the shop. When you’re there, you’ll hear many of the volunteers talk about how being a ToyMaker has changed their lives, you see, for some this mission has given people a new purpose! For some, it has been having a renewed purpose after retirement, while for others it has been finding a whole group of friends they didn’t know they were there waiting to meet them. Additionally, ToyMakers of East Lake is proud to partner with students who are part of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which provides scholarship opportunities for students in our area who have very bright futures, but need help financially. These students need volunteer hours as part of the program, and many of the students who volunteer for ToyMakers of East Lake have found themselves coming back once their volunteer requirements have been met! They become volunteers for the love of helping others instead of just for credit! Jim Dyer put it best when he recently said, “Great people with a great mission!” The ToyMakers of East Lake will hold their Open House and Silent Auction on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 from 9:30 a.m.12 p.m. at the East Lake United Methodist Church located at 2801 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor, FL. The ToyMakers of East Lake have a workshop is located at 2690 Tanglewood Trail in Palm Harbor, FL 34685, behind the East Lake United Methodist Church. If you would like to donate, sponsor or volunteer, visit their website at www.toymakersofeastlake.org or email them at toys@toymakersofeastlake.org.
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Pets “N” More Opened on October 9th in East Lake Pet lovers are going to love Pets “N” More, which is just opened at the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center located at the corner of East Lake Road and Tampa Road. Situated between Walgreens and Walmart, Pets “N” More is a pet friendly, family oriented full Owner of Pets “N” More, Steve Murphy service pet store including a grooming for Halloween to enter the Pet Cosservice. The Grand Opening celebratume Contest. Judging starts at 3 tion will feature specials that last all week from October 30th through No- p.m. and the winner will receive a gift certificate from Pets “N” More. vember 8th, including a FREE raffle If you can’t come on October for an Electra bicycle – all you have to 30th, make sure to come on Saturday, do is stop by during the Grand OpenNovember 8th for more family fun ing and sign up for a chance to win. and youth activities. Mark your calendar for Saturday, Steve Murphy, owner, and his October 30th from noon until 4 team at Pets “N” More have been p.m. This is the perfect day to bring working overtime to make the Grand the kids for free face painting and balOpening week fun for everyone who loons. Also, bring your pets dressed comes to the new store. Steve hand-
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picked an experienced team. Jamie is the Store Manager and has 20 years of experience. The Floor Manager, Emilee, has 10 years of experience in animal care, and Eric, also a Manager, has 5 years of experience. Eileen Winters, Master Groomer, has 18 years of grooming experience. Eileen told me about some great products that I never knew existed when I mentioned that my cat claws the chairs. Feliway is a plug-in device that doesn’t affect humans at all but releases a hormone that calms cats and helps curb anxious behaviors. Eileen can apply caps to your cat or dog’s nails that gives them a “perfectly pedicured” look, while being completely safe and saving your floors and furniture from scratchy claws. In addition to all major brands of holistic and natural pet foods, you’ll find supplements, toys, housing for cats, and supplies for all of your pets. The store also has small animals, birds, reptiles, and fish for purchase. You’ll be impressed at the beautifully stocked space, too. Impeccably organized, bright, open and inviting, Pets “N” More is the kind of store you can enjoy shopping in. Petfriendly, you are welcome to bring your leashed dog in with you!
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If you are an aquarium enthusiast, you’ll love having Pets “N” More in the neighborhood. “We have ten 120gallon fish systems, 110 tanks, and two waterfalls in-house,” says Steve. One waterfall is for fresh, live water plants, but the other is for pure enjoyment for young and old. “The sevenfoot waterfall comes into a pool with archer fish that love to put on a show. Kids and adults love watching the fish shoot water.” Eileen adds, “We want to make this store a fun place to visit. We want kids to say, ‘I want to go to Pets “N” More! Pets “N” More has an agreement with the SPCA, the Humane Society, and Animal Services of Pinellas, providing adoptions for needy dogs and cats. For every purchase over $100, Pets “N” More makes a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Pets “N” More is located at 3416 East Lake Road S in Palm Harbor. Call Pets “N” More at 727-785-5555, and log on to petsnmorepinellas.com for more information, and find them on facebook for the latest specials and pet adoption events.
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Turbo Nails Offers Professional Nail Care for Ladies & Gentlemen! By Julie Kanehl If you haven’t been to Turbo Nails, chances are you’ve seen some of their work, because the incredibly talented staff at Turbo Nails designs some of the hottest nails in town. Located in the Chelsea Place Plaza, near Publix, Turbo Nails is known for being professional, impeccably clean, attentive and highly skilled at what they do! Offering professional nail care that includes a wide variety of manicure and pedicure options, including “Pink & White” acrylic, gel and more, Turbo Nails is the salon of choice for many of your friends and neighbors! Turbo Nails has been a popular destination for four years. Utmost care is taken to ensure customers’ safety. In fact, customers receive a free, personal kit that comes sterilized in its own vacuum-sealed and sanitized package. It’s this obvious commitment to their customers’ health that has helped them gain such a positive reaction from the locals in our area. Nancy from New Port Richey
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says, “I love this salon! They are very clean. Each person gets their own pedicure box so you are never using another person’s tools. Everything is sanitized and tools that are in your box come out of a sealed sanitized wrap. I use Nina and she is amazing! She does beautiful nail art and is very sweet and professional.” Teacher, JoAnn MacDougall always has the coolest nails, and for years she’s been telling me that she goes to Turbo Nails. She says, “Nina is an artist – she’s fabulous.” Regardless of which licensed salon professional serves you, you’ll feel at ease the moment you enter Turbo Nails. The spacious reception area is the perfect spot to chat with friends, read a magazine or enjoy a complimentary beverage before or after your appointment. The entire family can come to Turbo Nails for a day of pampering, because Turbo Nails caters to gentlemen and children as well! Believe it or not, as soon as the guys try it, they’re hooked! Many couples have started coming to Turbo Nails for a little get
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away time. The children are also welcome, and Turbo Nails offers a special, discounted price for the little ones. “Ooh, Where Do You Get Your Nails Done?” Turbo Nails! If you think about it, your hands are one of the most important aspects of who you are, how you communicate and how you may come across to people when they first meet you. Often, the first thing we do when we meet someone new is to shake his or her hand, which is why a manicure can make a world of difference. Many customers have expressed that they feel their self-esteem is higher when their nails are done nicely. It makes a lot of sense, for many of us talk with our hands, and having beautifully shaped nails in the color of your choice is a bit like wearing a nice pair of shoes – it can make or break an outfit!
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A traditional manicure is only $12 and includes the complete filing and shaping of fingernails, a soaking and conditioning of the cuticles, a hand and arm massage, as well as your
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choice of polish. For those of us who enjoy the benefit of having nails that rarely chip or break, acrylic or gel nails are the way to go. Lasting an average of two weeks, acrylic nails have long been the standard. Most recently, gel manicures have become the manicure of choice. In fact, Turbo Nails has a Gel Manicure on their menu that begins with their traditional manicure, and then they add their amazing GELeration™ gel coat. Applied under a UV light,
your polish becomes peel, fade and chip resistant! Moira from Holiday said, “They did an amazing job! I gave them a “Pinterest” picture and they were able to replicate it perfectly. My nails look wonderful! I found my new nail salon. The salon is very clean and everyone is professional! They got me in same day too! Highly recommended!” If a pedicure is more your style, you can’t go wrong at Turbo Nails. The spa pedicure includes nail shaping,
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cuticle trimming and a foot massage followed by a comforting and relaxing spa treatment that involves wrapping your legs and feet in steamed towels. This relaxing application works to unwind tired muscles and to open the pores of the skin, because the next step is to apply a polish that will leave your legs, feet and toes feeling brand new. Each pedicure chair is equipped with massage capabilities, and when you leave, your nails will look and feel their best, and you will feel rejuvenated and ready to face the world.
Laurel Brodie says, “I love this place! It is so relaxing, beautiful and clean…Very friendly staff. I highly recommend Turbo Nails if you want a very relaxing pampered day!” In addition to nail services, Turbo Nails also offers a variety of waxing services. Discreet, professional and affordable, the staff at Turbo Nails can help you look and feel you very best. Whether you’re coming in for a simple manicure, a spa pedicure, or a Mani/Pedi combo, Turbo Nails is prepared to make each experience a positive one. Turbo Nails is ready to serve you, whether you’re coming in for a quick fill on your nails, or you’re gathering with friends for a girl’s night out! In fact, Turbo Nails even offers private pampering parties-which are the perfect setting for birthday parties, bridal showers and more. Turbo Nails is located at 1332 Seven Springs Blvd in New Port Richey in the Chelsea Place Plaza. Walk-Ins are welcome, and you can make an appointment by calling 727-376-2929. Turbo Nails is open Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; closed on Sunday.
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Dance Excellence Ballroom – Creating Community in Tampa Bay! By Deborah Bostock-Kelley It is Dance Excellence Ballroom owner Stefan Dobrev’s goal to get people off of the couch watching Dancing with the Stars and into his ballroom to create their very own dancing adventure. “Instead of watching what other people are doing and saying oh, I wish I could do that, you need to do it,” said Stefan. “People think with ballroom dancing you have to compete, but actually only 10 to 20% of students in the dance studio compete. The majority does dance for fun, health, and exercise. It teaches you how to communicate with a partner and shows you how to work together. It’s a great date night activity for couples who want to bring that flame back up.” Dobrev, a dancer since the age of 7 and a Bulgarian National Dance Champion, prides himself of having a studio both his students and instructors enjoy coming to. Eight full-time instructors, and a ninth coming on by year’s end, are not only certified, but are required to participate in continu-
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ous education, with their skills tested every 6 to 8 months. Ballroom students range from ages 17 to 80, and through a structured program, can check their progress, right along with their instructor. Dobrev himself tests the students to make sure they are getting everything they wanted out of their lessons. Dobrev says, “We are trying to create a community. We love that we are growing, and the best part is sometimes we actually have difficulty getting our students out of here; they love being here that much. We’ve been here since 12 o’clock and it’s now 10 o’clock at night; we have to go home, I tell them.” Opened in November 2014, Dobrev is pleased to have created a place where people can meet, form friendships, and find people with similar interests and hobbies. “It’s so inspirational and that’s what I wanted to create – a place where people want to come to – whether they are teachers or students.” At Dance Excellence Ballroom, clients can learn both International
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and American Style Ballroom dances, including Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, and Swing. Lessons are available privately or in a group class setting and you don’t need to bring a partner, unless you want to. “What I love about dancing is it is something no one can take away from you,” said Dobrev. “It’s like education. When you learn, it’s not the certification document; it’s the experi-
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ence throughout time that makes you what you are. Unlike hobbies like golf or tennis, with dancing you don’t need a special place. If there is music, you can dance.” When asked if there was ever a person that Dobrev couldn’t teach to dance, he responded decisively. “No. Everyone can learn how to dance, but it depends on the level that they want to learn and how much time that they want to invest, and how good they
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want to be.” Besides looking skilled on any dance floor, the benefits of ballroom dancing come in four main categories: Ballroom dancing is a social experience, as ‘partner dancing’ requires communication and teamwork, and helps create friendships and community. Even some romantic relationships have been born from holding hands and consciously listening and responding to the moves of your dance partner. Ballroom dancing is mentally stimulating, necessitating listening,
planning, sequential learning and problem solving. According to research, like the 2003 Bronx Aging Study, activities that challenge the mind may prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer’s in older adults. Because ballroom dancing involves precise physical activity, listening to the beats in music, remembering dance steps, and taking your partner into account, it is mentally challenging. Emotionally, ballroom dance helps build confidence and poise, and can help people overcome shyness. And finally, ballroom dancing is as
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physical as going to the gym to work out; however, less stressful on the body. “Ballroom dancing is easier on the muscles and joints, but still you get plenty of exercise,” Dobrev said. “It makes you very disciplined because you have to repeat the moves over and over and over again.” On September 26th eleven students of Dance Excellence showed off their dancing and competed in the Tampa Bay Classic at Hilton Car-
illon Park. This level of partcipation in a local competitive event is a tremendous accomplishment when you consider this dance studio has been open for less than a year. Long-term, Dobrev hopes to start an afterschool program for children to share the values he learned growing up in ballroom dancing. “Dancing is about being a gentleman and a lady,” said Dobrev. “The lady has a grace and poise. The man has dignity and is a gentleman. You walk on the dance floor and take your lady with you. You bow before you start dancing. You take her in your arms and move across the floor. You finish the dance and you bow again to your dance partner. It teaches you so many things of how to communicate as a team.” “Dancing is not about knowing steps – it’s a way of life.” Dance Excellence Ballroom is located in the Oldsmar Plaza at 3730 Tampa Road, Suite 7. They are open Monday through Friday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will be having a movie-theme dance showcase on November 13. For more information about group or private lessons or dance parties, visit www.DanceExcellenceBallroom.com or call (813) 814-0099.
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Under Armour Co-Ed Flag Football League Beginning this winter in Tampa is a nationwide co-ed flag football league sponsored by Under Armour and Brothers In Arms Foundation. The flag football league was created to promote a competitive, confidence-building, non-contact football experience for all skill levels. In charge of the Tampa chapter is John Kaleo, former Tampa Bay Storm quarterback and owner of one of the top quarterback academies in the country (John Kaleo QB Academy). John says, “Unlike other flag football leagues, what made me gravitate to Under Armour was the format we are using; a 7 on 7 structure designed to delop each player’s skills. This means there is no pass rush and just a sack count, which allows the QB to set his feet and deliver the ball properly while receivers and defenders can develop the timing needed in the passing game. We also transition the kids from the 6 on 6 format into the high school 7 on 7 game through grade levels, so the 7th-8th graders will play under the HS 7 on 7 rules.” When asked what he enjoys most about this league John said, “I enjoy watching the development of our youth in the athletic arena as they learn to compete
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while still showing sportsmanship. We also want to bring back the honoring of our Champions and rewarding them with medals and trophies, instead of everyone getting a medal for participation. The other thing that is neat about our league is we play our games on Friday nights so we have food vendors and music present for our families. This creates a fun atmosphere for everyone.” With most leagues running on weekends I’m sure parents will be happy with the Friday night schedule and keeping the rest of the weekend open for any other family activities. The league will consist of these core values and principles: • Competitive Co-ed league for grades K-8th • 6v6 format with sack count • HS 7v7 format for grades 7th-8th • 7 weeks of Games plus Playoffs • 9 players per team so everyone plays • “Friend/Team” request • Online shopping for discounted Under Armour apparel • Food & Entertainment for Families
sistance to existing organizations, where the need is significant, with an emphasis on educational opportunities and financial assistance for service members, heroic community servants,
and their families. For more information or to register for the league please go to www.uaflag.com. The season runs from December through February.
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“Capital Millwork” Continued from page 1 building products to bring customers the best products on the market for durability and lasting value. Owner Bob Koch is a state certified, licensed and insured contractor who welcomes the opportunity to share his building experience and design expertise with homeowners, designers, architects and other contractors involved in home improvement projects. Bob and his team at Capital Millwork work one-on-one with clients to give them the level of service they want. They will help you choose quality products that can be self-installed, they will work directly with your contractor, or they will take care of every aspect of
your home improvement project from start-to-finish, using Capital Millwork’s skilled craftsmen to do your installation. Whether you want to be completely spoiled by the team at Capital Millwork, or you are a do-it-yourself weekend warrior who just needs help in choosing the best products for easy installation and lasting beauty, this showroom is inspirational. New, Maintenance-Free Building Products Capital Millwork has a new siding product by Exteria Building Products that mimics the look of old-world brick masonry, stacked stonework, or cedar shake siding but it is far more affordable. At the showroom, you can see samples of Exteria’s Creek Ledgestone Premium, Hand-Laid Brick and
Exteria’s EZ Lock™ system is easy to install, durable in all conditions and can look like hand laid brick, stone or cedar shake siding, to name a few.
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RoughSawn Cedar sidings, which are meticulously crafted using real cedar, brick and stone as templates. They look just like the real thing, but the patented EZ Lock™ installation system is so simple that many homeowners choose to do it themselves, but even if Capital Millwork does the installation, it is far more affordable than hiring a skilled craftsman to hand place your stone, bricks or cedar shakes. Columns are another way to completely change the look of your front entryway. Capital Millwork has a great selection of columns that cover every architectural style from classic colonial to the many styles of craftsman columns. Made to be carefree and lasting, these columns are made from an advanced composite material that is super-strong and resilient. The structural columns are made to be weight bearing and can replace existing structural columns that have rotted, or they can be used purely for aesthetic purposes. These columns look like real wood and are maintenance-free – no scraping, no painting, no worries! If you have decking that needs replacing, Capital Millwork has a solution that lasts! Genovations® PVC decking looks like stained real wood decking but is far more durable and
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won’t rot, fade or warp so it is perfect for decks and balconies, and can even be installed directly over unsightly, cracked concrete. The decking comes in a variety of colorfast colors and has the same skid resistance whether it is wet or dry. Moldings really dress up your home and give it a custom look, but it can be hard to choose a favorite style. Capital Millwork has a wall full of molding samples that you can take home with you to see what style looks best. “We try to make things as convenient as possible for our customers,” says Bob. “We will give you these molding samples, but we will also loan out the cabinet hardware so that people can take several styles home to see what they prefer. If we don’t have something a customer wants, we’ll get a sample for them to see before they place an order.” Capital Millwork even carries a flexible molding, which is the perfect solution for curved archways and window transoms. This flexible molding can mimic any wood species to match existing moldings or it can be painted. Many homes have the standard, builder-grade flat mirrors in the bathrooms. There is a great new product that will make your mirrors look custom-designed. Just measure your mir-
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a wick for moisture bringing the wetness up into the jamb and rotting it out. This is not only ugly, but it invites pests such as termites. Manufacturers have tried to come up with solutions in the past with pressure-treated jambsaver where a small piece of pressure treated wood is inserted on bottom side of jamb, but Bob says, “those also fail.” But Capital Millwork has a solution that will not fail and which just makes sense financially. Bob explains that a side garage door is not a big expense – at a big box store you can purchase one for around $132 (s/b $170), but for a little more, you can purchase a full-composite side garage ror, and Capital Millworks can help you choose from dozens of molding styles that are custom-ordered according to your measurements. The molding comes ready to install with a super strength adhesive stripping tape that adheres the molding right on top of your existing mirror, and installs easily so most people can do it themselves. Many love the look of pecky cypress, but if you’ve ever priced the coveted wood then you know how pricey it is. Capital Millwork has an affordable, beautiful, easy-to-install solution. Made from real wood that is manufactured to look like pecky cy-
door and the labor component for the installation is the same for either type of door. So for not much more money, you have a maintenance-free, rot-free, worry-free side garage door with a lifetime warranty. “Once and you’re done! All you have to do is clean it,” says Bob. Capital Millwork is located at 32704 US Hwy. 19 North in Palm Harbor, behind Chick-fil-a. Their showroom is open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, please call 727-772-7703 or visit the website at www.CapitalMillwork.com; you also can find them on Facebook.
press, cedar or pine, E-Peck™ by Synergy can be installed over outdated popcorn ceilings for a magnificent makeover and it is weather resistant and perfect for porch ceilings. Capital Millworks also has many species of raw wood for siding and trim. Replace that Side Garage Door “Once & Done!” “A lot of homeowners in the East Lake area are dealing with rotted jambs on their garage doors,” says Bob. The problem according to Bob is that the jambs, made of wood, come in contact with the ground and act as
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“Coastal Jaw” Continued from page 1 in the middle of the war and mymother did not have enough to eat and this affected my teeth; they were never strong.” It was painful when Lucie’s teeth began breaking. “I could not eat properly and had to do something, but it took me a year to find the right surgeon. For me, that was Dr. Pikos.” Lucie learned about Dr. Pikos when she discovered an article featuring his Same Day Teeth® protocol, and decided she only wanted Dr. Pikos. “I was impressed from the first moment,” recalls Lucie. “The time they take with you, the whole experience was amazing for me... My doctor was with me the whole time... I had no pain at all! Nothing. I would recommend Dr. Pikos to anyone.” After her surgery, Lucie sent a photo to her relatives who said, “Wow! You have a Hollywood smile!” Master of the Third Dentition As a world-renowned expert in dental implant surgery and oral reconstruction, Dr. Pikos founded the Pikos Institute in 1991, where he teaches advanced bone and soft tissue grafting
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surgical techniques to clinicians from all over the world. To date he has taught more than 3000 clinicians from all 50 states and 32 countries. Dr. Pikos is one of the world’s leading experts in innovative oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures prompting dental surgeons worldwide to travel to our area to learn from him and improve their own practices. Dr. Pikos has instructed more than 150 doctors on his unique and precise Same Day Teeth® protocol. In his work at the Pikos Institute, Dr. Pikos brings his techniques to patients around the world. His heart is always in healing and helping the individual patient discover renewed self-esteem and improved quality of life. Dr. Pikos’ Same Day Teeth® not only look and feel like natural teeth, but they also perform like natural teeth––in fact, they are even stronger. Even better, Same Day Teeth® do not interfere with the patient’s taste buds because the palate is not covered by the prosthetic piece required to hold dentures in place. “Myself, the restorative dentist, and the laboratory technician have a true interdisciplinary collaboration so that we precisely plan each case with software and are able to give each patient a custom treatment
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plan.” Dr. Pikos shared. Dr. Pikos collaborated with Daniel R. Llop, CDT, CEO and founder of nSequence Center for Advanced Dentistry, the laboratory used exclusively by Coastal Jaw Surgery. Llop is a worldrenowned specialist in his field with particular focus on CT guided software/instrumentation, occlusion and prosthetics. Dr. Pikos brings advanced technologies to his practice “The two of us have been able to create a great and patients can function with protocol that is unlike anything else in these teeth for a year or longer. Howthe world,” says Dr. Pikos. Dr. Pikos is ever, after four months, a second set of thrilled about the paradigm shift in teeth are made that are even more dental implants now possible due to beautiful and made to last a lifetime. advancements in imaging and adThe great attention paid to prevanced laboratory technology. planning each Same Day Teeth® proWhat they have developed is escedure cuts down on the time the sentially a third set of teeth; no need patient has to be in the office. The size for dentures, creams, or adhesives. and type of implant is predetermined These teeth can last the rest of a pawith computer software that allows for tient’s life. “Literally on the day of sur- precise placement of both the implants gery, our patient will leave with both and prefabricated teeth at time of surimplants and teeth that are not remov- gery. This is in contrast to the convenable, ” Dr. Pikos explains. They look
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tional way where the surgeon places the implants free hand and a denture is converted to the teeth that the patient wears. “We’ve merged the traditional way with the hightech digital imaging technology, and it makes all the difference in the final result,” Dr. Pikos explains. “As a result, our patient benefits with less chair time, Dr. Pikos has intructed more than 3000 clinicians from less expense, and all 50 states and 32 countries fewer treatments.” Coastal Jaw Surgery for If you are frustrated with existing Implants & Oral Reconstruction is dentures, or have multiple teeth in open on Mon. – Fri. from 8:15 a.m. poor repair, look no further than – 5 p.m. The Palm Harbor office is Coastal Jaw Surgery for immediate relocated at 2711 Tampa Rd. and can lief. In addition to Same Day Teeth®, be reached at 727-786-1631. The Coastal Jaw Surgery’s team of board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons Trinity office is located at 8845 perform state-of-the-art dental implant Hawbuck St. and can be reached at 727- 375-0469. The Spring Hill procedures, Digitally Guided Bone office is located at 4372 Commercial Augmentation™, periodontal plastic Way in Spring Hill and can be surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, exreached at 352-596-6804. tractions with site preservation, pediFor more information and full atric and pre-orthodontic care, oral pathology, and the safest, proven anes- biographies on the surgeons, please visit coastaljaw.com. thesia options.
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Salt Rock Tavern and Rumba Island Bar & Grill Side-by-Side Choices for Fun & Flavor! By Katie Thomas Salt Rock Tavern and Rumba Island Bar & Grill, located side-by-side on Tampa Road in Oldsmar, each offer unique menus, but both restaurants offer locals fun, delicious fare, and amazing cocktail specials! Owned by local Baystar Restaurant Group, Salt Rock Tavern and Rumba Island Bar & Grill are known for fresh menu items, handcrafted cocktails, craft beer and unique menus that surpass delicious cuisine. These restaurants are different in style and atmosphere, but they have one truly important commonality – the freshest ingredients possible. You won’t find fresher seafood; for Baystar has its own fishing boats that bring in locally sourced fresh fish and shrimp – straight from the Gulf waters to your plate. There is no in between broker, so you know you are getting fresh, not frozen, seafood that is sourced by local fisherman. Rumba Island Bar & Grill Rumba Island Bar and Grill gen-
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place to enjoy real island cuisine and classic Florida dishes. You just can’t find many places that have their own boats with fresh seafood. Our grouper is the best around because it is incredibly fresh.” Rumba Island Bar & Grill has a fantastic “Floribbean” menu, a full liquor bar, cold craft beers and a relaxed patio where live music is performed every Friday and Saturday. Sal says, “We have an awesome bar because it is an inside outside bar, which allows people to check out the entire restaurant and Everything is super fresh at Salt Rock Tavern the patio.” and Rumba Island Bar & Grill - the seafood is I have been to Rumba fresh caught in the Gulf of Mexico by Baystar island Grill more than once for a cold beer and a Restaurant Group’s own fishing boats. grouper sandwich with my friends and we love the eral manager Sal Devarti says, “We patio. Did I mention the blackened strive for freshness, quality product grouper sandwich is my all-time faand great service. Rumba is a great vorite, served with island slaw, toma-
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toes and cucumbers; it’s paradise on a bun! Rumba customer John says, “What a great atmosphere! I highly recommend sitting outside at the bar. I go fairly regularly and have always had consistently great food and great service. The blackened grouper is amazing and has a nice hint of spice. The killer hogfish sandwich is out of this world and the spicy tuna appetizer is fantastic. I can’t say enough about this place!” Salt Rock Tavern Salt Rock Tavern features a gorgeous stainless steel bar, high top tables and plenty of room to enjoy a craft beer, a bottle of fine wine and fresh, delicious menu items. Salt Rock Tavern’s menu features delectable small plates that are perfect for sharing, plus a great selection of burgers, fresh seafood, bountiful salads and so much more. Salt Rock Tavern has down-home flair with a Florida southern twist. To start try an all time favorite small plate, the “BLT” which features fried green tomato, pork belly, fresh greens, tomato jam and a savory
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house-made pimento cheese. Follow that up with a healing salad - my favorite is the arugula salad with roasted beets served with goat cheese croutons and soy-balsamic vinaigrette. Salt Rock Tavern’s general manager Tyson says, “Our specials are based on whatever fresh items come in.” Depending on the catch, specials will feature anything from fresh Florida lobster to American red snapper, various species of grouper and in a few weeks, stone crab claws! “We at the Tavern are currently running a football-inspired special on wings, Thursday through Sunday night, which consist of specialty sauces made either by myself or our kitchen staff that are influenced by our youthful
wait staff.” Salt Rock Tavern has a great Sunday brunch, rightfully called “the best in Oldsmar” and includes two free mimosas, Bloody Marys or screwdrivers, and yes, some fantastic fresh breakfast creations. Rumba Island Bar & Grill is located at 3687 Tampa Rd. in Oldsmar and can be reached at 813-475-5974; view the menu and hours at rumbagrill.com. Salt Rock Tavern is located at 3689 Tampa Rd. in Oldsmar, and can be reached at 813-336-4977; view the menu and hours at saltrocktavern.com.
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