East Lake - Vol. 6, Issue 11 November 2013 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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Vol. 6, Issue 11, November 2013

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles

The Business & Dining Guide 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

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have a casual meal or even cater a special event! Green Market Café is as vibrant as it is fresh! The Café features a large, inviting atmosphere that includes dining both inside and outside on the patio. The food is always guaranteed fresh and all meals are made fresh to

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Massage is a universal language that has been “spoken” for centuries in every region of the globe, and it has many benefits including the ability to reduce anxiety, relieve pain, reduce blood pressure, and aid in relaxation. For many people, massage is a rare treat that they look forward to at the spa or as an experience during their vacation. Others use massage on a regular basis to help with chronic pain, reduce inflammation or to help heal after an injury. Whatever your reason for wanting a massage, Barkdoll Massage Therapy makes it easy, affordable

and best of all, Barkdoll comes to you. Barkdoll Massage Therapy, which is an entirely mobile-based massage business, is based in the Trinity area and is owned and operated by Licensed Professional, Karla Barkdoll, who has been in the massage industry since 2001. Serving Trinity and the surrounding communities, Barkdoll Massage Therapy is completely different in that it takes all of the stress out of your massage experience by bringing it straight to you. No traffic, no stress, just pure relaxation where you feel most comfortable! Originally from a small town in central Pennsylvania, Karla moved to

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Fresh ingredients straight from local farmers’ produce markets make up the delicious menu at Green Market Café in Oldsmar. Providing the community with a menu comprised of healthy options at a great value, Green Market Café always has fresh, healthy food that is never stagnant or boring. Treat your taste buds, your wallet and your waistline right at Green Market Café with fresh, made-to-order dishes! Andrew Koumi opened Green Market Café three years ago in July

2010 with aspirations to provide a place that people could enjoy more than once a week without feeling guilty about eating out. Andrew says, “I wanted to offer fresh food and put a healthy spin on traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Our customers always receive quality food that is delicious and also allows them to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.” Green Market Café has grown into a community favorite and is truly something unique. The two-in-one café and yogurt shop is perfect for people on the go, looking to sit back and

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As one of Tampa Bay Area's most prestigious caterers, Delectables Fine Catering is proud to announce it’s 25th anniversary serving exquisitely delicious food throughout the Bay. Celebrating with a Ribbon Cutting at their facility, located at 969 Virginia Avenue in Palm Harbor, many showed up in support of this wonderful familyowned business. Owned by chefs Nick Adams and Jeff Simpson, and run by Catering Director Laurie Simpson, Delectables Fine Catering is a full service fine catering company that specializes in memorable wedding events, impressive corporate gatherings, and elegant parties. “We are honored to be of service to our clients in the Tampa Bay Area for 25 years,” says Laurie Simpson. Delectables has been given many awards of recognition throughout the years, and continues to stay on top, honored with recent awards in the catering industry such as “Caterer of

the Year” three separate times by the National Association of Catering Executives. Also, from NACE, they have been awarded “Best Menu” and “Best in Show”. Both The Knot, and Wedding Wire have also voted Delectables “Best Caterer” for 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. In the past 25 years, this chef-owned company has had the privilege of working with local sports teams, and music legends, as well as national and local celebrities. Delectables is the caterer of choice for event planners, catering halls, large and small corporations, and individuals throughout the whole Tampa Bay area.

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Community News Briefs

East Lake Fire Rescue Santa Truck Sign Up By Fire Chief Tom Jamison Each year, Santa teams up with the East Lake Firefighters to deliver presents to the boys and girls in the East Lake area. Santa rides on the fire departments fully restored 1961 American LaFrance Fire Truck and makes personal stops to children’s homes. If you live in the East Lake area and would like the Santa Truck to visit your home during the holidays, you will need to sign up. Time slots fill up fast, so schedule your appointment early. Organizers plan the fire truck’s visits based on the number of children at the household, so be sure to include that information when you register. Sign up begins on Monday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Station 57, 3375 Tarpon Lake Boulevard, Palm Harbor, or you can call the Station to reserve a time starting Tuesday, November 5.

Ask for Marianne. The station number is 727-784-8668. The first visits will begin on Monday, December 2 and continue Monday through Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., ending the night of December 20. In order to see as many children as possible, we encourage a “block party” approach so Santa can visit as many families as possible. For more information, please visit our website at www.elfr.org under Community Outreach. Keystone Community Church Wants Antique and Classic Cars Keystone Community Church, located at 21010 S.R. 54 in Lutz, sponsors a fall festival on Saturday, November 16th (10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). The event is Fun Feeds Pasco and we would like to have 12 Antique/Classic Cars for display. A best in show trophy will go to the winner. The Fun Feeds Pasco festival is a free

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event for all, to provide awareness for the Metropolitan Ministries donation tent at the site. If you have an antique or classic car please call the church at 813948-4522 or Walt Bockmiller at 813527-8211 so your car is confirmed into the group competing for trophy. Successful Start to the Concert Season at ELCL East Lake Community Library has its programs lined up for its second season of the Sundays at the Library Concert Series. This year’s series started off successfully with David Pedraza performing light classical music on the piano and viola. On November 10, 2013, The Madrigal Singers from East Lake High School will entertain with their renowned talent and varied repertoire. The Gulf Coast Jazz Quartet will return on January 12, 2014. This group will have everyone enjoying their toe-tapping rhythms and entertaining dialogue with the audience. A new addition to our series will be Singing Tree on February 9, 2014. Lloyd Goldstein on double bass and Ray Belanger on the ham-

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mered dulcimer will present a beautiful and eclectic blend of folk music with a classical twist. On March 9, 2014, The Wind That Shakes the Barley is a Celtic instrumental group that should place us in a St. Patrick’s Day mood. The concert series will conclude on April 13, 2014 with Clarinet Chamber Music with Calvin Falwell. Mr. Falwell’s music will include works of Andre Bloch, Schubert, and Beethoven. Refreshments are available after each concert where the audience can mingle with the musicians. The concerts start at 2:00 p.m. in the community room at the Library. Tickets are $12 at the Library and at the door. Come join us and enjoy a variety of music while relaxing at your Library. The Library is located at 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor, 34685, telephone 727-773-2665. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month In 1906, German neurologist, Dr. Alois Alzheimer performed an autopsy of a 56-year-old woman who was exhibiting problems with memory and disorientation. He specifically uncovered two signs in her

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brain - neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques. Over 100 years have passed and these identifying markers are the only definitive means of diagnosis. Its origin and cure still remains very elusive. There are a number of drugs prescribed for the patient but they do not offer a long-term treatment or cure. Despite tremendous research advances, this disease continues to affect the lives of over 5 million Americans and their families, with over 500,000 patients in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the Alzheimer’s Family Organization’s service area of Central Florida has more than 100,000 patients at this time. As the Baby Boomer generation grows older, it is estimated that the National figure will rise to 16 million by 2030. Currently, one in ten individuals over 65 is reported to have the disease, and this number increases to one of two at age 85. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Family Organization is to provide educational programs, support services

and assistance to caregivers, families, and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. We have a number of programs and services to help families and they include over 40 support groups, respite care, wanderer’s identification, and other services to ease the burden. The Alzheimer’s Family Organization can be reached toll free at 888-496-8004 or on the web at www.alzheimersfamily.org. Local Ballet Students Volunteer at an Arts Center for disABLED Children This past summer, ballet students from local dance studios were busy volunteering at TherAbilities Performing Arts Center, LLC. (TPAC), a therapy and performing arts center for children and adults with disAbilities. These volunteers have been dancing from an early age and are now giving back to the community through service in two areas that they are passionate about: dance and special needs children. TPAC is an organization that provides specialized therapy services and extracurricular activities for chil-

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dren and adults with disABILITIES in a therapeutic environment that promotes their participation in these activities. Classes are provided or facilitated by therapists, special education teachers and certified instructors. All TPAC classes are designed to be therapeutic and take into consideration each student’s individual needs. TPAC’s owner, Lourdes Quinones - a licensed Physical Therapist, collaborates with instructors to create a plan that will therapeutically address each individual’s needs as the student participates in a highly desirable activity, such as adapted ballet, Tae Kwon Do, music therapy, drumming or art. Other services include individual Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapy. Adapted Music Lessons, homework assistance and private tutoring are also available at TPAC. Thus, individuals with disAbilities can now receive the services they need and the social activities that they desire in one convenient location, which is: 225 W. Busch Blvd., Suite #102, Tampa, FL 33612. At TPAC, volunteers enjoy a unique opportunity to learn methods

of teaching and working with special needs individuals, in a context that is both fun and therapeutic. Volunteers are exposed to a variety of professions in the healthcare and education fields that may help them decide whether to pursue any of these careers as college majors upon graduation from high school, which is a True American Teach-In opportunity for them. Volunteers get in-context experience with these professions; which makes the experience relevant and valuable to students. Take a few minutes to watch this video of our high school volunteers teaching one of our special needs clients to memorize an adapted dance routine at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= pGC6J_KQBMk. For any information about TPAC classes and services, please contact us at (813) 344-0960, (813) 494-2643 or email us at therabilites@hotmail.com. Please visit our website www.tpackids.com for details pertaining to our program and class schedules. You may also find us on Facebook as tpackids.com

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Community Calendar

Tampabay Cat Alliance 3rd Annual Tricky Tray Auction & Dinner Sat., Dec. 7, Noon – 5 PM––Enjoy a festive dinner, win great prizes, and raise funds to rescue unwanted cats and kittens at the Tampabay Cat Alliance 3rd Annual Tricky Tray Charity Auction & Dinner at the East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy. in Oldsmar. The $18.50 ticket includes a buffet dinner, cash bar and two raffle tickets. Many gifts, baskets and door prizes available. Limited seating. Call for tickets: (727) 857-4150 or (727) 8577801. Buy single tickets or a table of 10 for your family and friends. Mail check for $18.50 per ticket payable to: Tampabay Cat Alliance Inc., 11720 Highway 19, Suite 21-22, Port Richey, FL 34668. To buy tickets using PayPal or credit cards, visit www.TampabayCatAlliance.org Experience Bethlehem Dec 6 – 9, 6 – 8:30 PM––Hope UMC invites you to start your holiday celebration with this inspiring experi-

ence of the very first Christmas when and where Christ was born. Visit the city of Bethlehem; it's shops and citizens, it's music and mystery. Hear the story, sung by angels and told by kings, and walk the streets where Mary and Joseph walked on their way through the city where it all began. Hope United Methodist Church is located at 2200 Little Rd. in Trinity. Admission is FREE but please bring non-perishable goods to "pay Roman taxes" as you enter the city gates. Goods will be donated to local food banks of West Pasco. Mobile cart "camels" will be available for those needing help traveling through the city. Visit Hope-umc.com or call 727-3724689 for more information. Garage/Yard Sale to Benefit Kiwanis Children's Charities Sat., Nov. 9th, 8 AM–2PM––The Top of the Bay Kiwanis Club will be holding a garage/yard sale to raise funds for all their Kiwanis children's charities. The location will be in the parking lot on the corner of Sunset

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Point Rd. and Meadow St. (two blocks west of the Top of the World Condo community) in Clearwater. 100% of the funds raised go to charity. For additional information on the club and its activities, visit www.topofthebaykiwanis.org. La Mirage's Holiday Children's Charity Dec. 7, 6 – 10 PM––La Mirage, located at 3730 Tampa Rd. in Palm Harbor, will present “Ladies’ Night Out,” a charity fundraiser to benefit the Hope Children's Home of Tampa. Please join for a fabulous night of food, fun and a little pampering. We will be raffling off many prizes as well as providing hair, nail and makeup services and tutorials. Tickets will be sold in advanced and at the door for $25. We will also be collecting gifts and donations with 100% of the proceeds going to help these children in need. Nar-Anon Family Meetings The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a 12-step program, we offer our help by sharing our experience, strength and

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hope. Florida Website: Naranonfl.org; Help Line: 1-888-947-8885; For meetings outside FL contact: www.naranon.org Tuesdays, 6:45 PM––All Saints Church, 1700 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs (*NaraTeen – Same day, time and location) Saturdays, 10 AM––United Methodist Church, 207 Buckingham Ave., Oldsmar Wednesdays, 8 PM––Asbury United Methodist Church, 4204 Thys Rd., New Port Richey (*New NaraTeen Meeting starts Nov. 6) Mondays, 7 PM––Crystal Beach Community Hall, 517 Crystal Beach Ave., Palm Harbor (Off Alt 19 - 2 Blks. So. of Alderman Rd.) Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point, Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 Sheldon Rd., Tampa Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church, 5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz (* Narateen – same location, day and time) Tuesdays, 8 PM––411 Wood St., First United Methodist Church of Dunedin ( in Fellowship Hall) Women Helping Women in Need Tues., Nov. 19, 5:30 – 9 PM––In this challenging time, a local organiza-

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tion has found a way to help women in need. Women In Networking (WIN) will hold the 8th annual Women’s Symposium on at Nielsen’s Waterside Cafe, 501 Brooker Creek Road in Oldsmar. A Women’s Symposium 2013 will include workshops covering a range of topics geared to all women. Along with workshops, there will be over 50 exhibitors as well as the opportunity to network with 300+ women and complimentary refreshments, catered by Vesh. All proceeds will go to The Haven of RCS, supporting victims of domestic violence and providing domestic violence prevention programs. Over the past 7 years, WIN has given over $65,000 to charities that support women and children. Women in Networking, Inc. is a not-for-profit, all volunteer organization that gives women the opportunity to grow their businesses by building friendships. There are no membership fees and meetings are held in various locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, in all 3 counties. WIN has over 400 active members in the Tri-County area. This event is open to the public. Registration to attend the event is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Visit www.winsymposium.com to register.

For more information on WIN or the Symposium, email ssenger@tampabay.rr.com Pasco and North Pinellas Ombudsman Council Meeting Thurs., Nov. 21, 10 AM––The Pasco and North Pinellas Ombudsman Council will hold its November 2013 monthly meeting at Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Ave. in New Port Richey. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Individuals may call Annette Perry at 727-588-6912 or 727-3762788 or email perrya@elderaffairs.org for more information, or for information on Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, visit ombudsman.myflorida.com. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. Pasco and North Pinellas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council is located at 2523 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey; phone: 727-376-2788; website: ombudsman.myflorida.com.

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House of Hobbies, Building Memories for the Young at Heart By Julie Kanehl For more than 50 years, House of Hobbies has been the hobby shop of choice for locals, and when you step inside and meet the owners, Barbara and Bob Kotimaki, it’s no surprise as to why. House of Hobbies is far more than a place to buy building kits, puzzles, unique toys, and remote controlled boats, cars, and helicopters. No, House of Hobbies is more than that. It’s a place to rebuild memories from the past, whether it’s a model of that 1969 Chevy Camaro, or the bomber that your dad piloted in World War II. It’s a shop full of possibilities, especially the kind that are made when you put your mind and your hands to work, together. Whether you’re starting with something like a snap-together model, or you’re creating a highly detailed, perfectly scaled model with an engine roaring to life when you’re finished, there’s something fun for everyone at House of Hobbies. Located at 37700 US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor, House of

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Hobbies is just one block north of Alderman Road, and approximately one block south of Klosterman Road, just a smidge south of the Muvico Palm Harbor 10 Theater. At their current location for the last 11 years, and in business for 51 years, you might remember one of their original locations. The first House of Hobbies was down in Clearwater on Ft. Harrison, and the second was up in New Port

Richey. Bob ran one and Barbara ran the other, and 11 years ago, they decided to consolidate and have one store that they would run together. Fully family owned and operated, House of Hobbies draws hobbyists from all over the Tampa Bay Area and further because for many, the shop and its owners are a personal piece of history. Chuck Gulotta said, “I’ve been coming to House of Hobbies for 40 years. Back then, me and my father would come to the Ft. Harrison location. I got my first model boat here, my first rocket here. I probably had over a hundred over the years…Even though I live in Denver now, every time I come this way I have to come in.” Chuck and Bob stand in the doorway swapping stories and talking like the old friends they are, and that’s the way it goes at House of Hobbies. People come in looking for a model of a car they drove when they were 20, and Bob and Barbara help them find the exact year, make, model and specific horsepower if necessary. They use

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computers, but the truth is Bob and Barbara know a lot of it by heart. Generations of people come to House of Hobbies, and that’s the part that is most exciting to the owners. It’s when someone comes in with his or her children or grandchildren to find something to create together. It’s teaching children to use their hands and build something – creating more than a boat, train, or a model – but memories that will last forever. In today’s technologically savvy world, the kids are working their parents iPads before they can form complete sentences, so let’s face it, there’s something satisfying when you see your child sit down and actually find pure delight in a puzzle, or when they sit down to build and create something the good, old-fashioned way. Barbara says, “Most people who come in are looking for an automobile or an aircraft that they were connected to in some way. Many from WWII…what keeps us going though, is the generations of hobbyists that enter our door. It’s the grandfather or father coming in to purchase his son

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House of Hobbies has been the choice shop for hobbyists in the area for more than 50 years because it is more than just building models...it is building relationships through the creation of rocket ships, airplanes, automobilies and more. or daughter’s first hobby. It keeps us excited about our business to see the enthusiasm of young children witnessing a world from the past. Combining the new access to knowledge that kids have these days, our hobbies give them an edge to understanding history.” What is a Hobby Shop? If you’re like the many locals who have been driving by without stopping

in, it’s ok. Maybe you didn’t know about the world of creativity that was waiting inside! Maybe you weren’t sure it was for you. Maybe you thought it was a toy store! Well, it is kind of like a toy store! But, it’s more like a toy store for every age range, and definitely, most definitely, for the young at heart. The hobby business is mostly heart, and the truth is, that’s not something you can buy online. For

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the hardcore hobbyist, it’s important to go to a place where the people really know their stuff, and after all this time, there’s no better place to come if you’re looking for something special. They’ll take the time to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, and if it’s not in the shop, they’ll get it for you. If you want a train set that will delight your entire family, House of Hobbies has quite a selection carrying all scales of trains, so whether you want to have a quality train set to bring out over the holidays, or you want to rebuild a specific train to have out all year, there are miles and miles of options. Lionel trains are really popular at House of Hobbies. Whether you’re into rockets, planes, tanks, trains, automobiles, ships, motorcycles, toys, puzzles, even dollhouses, there’s something fun and amazing waiting that you can enjoy in solitude or that your entire family can enjoy putting together. You don’t have to be an expert, or great with your hands to get into a hobby and whether you’re 5 or 105, there is

something fun to create at House of Hobbies. Barbara says, “We have this great new line of models based on Disney’s Cars, and these have been really selling fast!” She adds, “Some of the newest kits are created for both building and playing!” Once you’ve built your model, you’ve got to deck it out, right? House of Hobbies has everything you need to create an amazing model, whether it’s for decoration, for flight, for a school project, or just for fun. You will find essentials like engines (gas or electric), paint supplies, and accessories for every kind of model you can imagine. Their aisles offer models in many materials and for different purposes, from plastic to wood, and from easy snap-together kits to plankon-plank recreation. House of Hobbies also has a great selection of limited edition kits and collector’s edition kits, and in a wide variety – from military to space fantasy. Jen Kotimaki says, “What makes us unique is that we specialize in many different kinds of hobbies, instead of just focusing on a select few!” If you’re shopping for that certain someone who “has everything” this holiday season, you’ve got to check out House of Hobbies. Go in and meet Bob, Barbara, and their daughter Jen, and you’ll be happy that you did. Be prepared, though, that you’ll most likely find more than a kit or a car, or a model train; you may find a life-long love of hobbies! House of Hobbies is located at 37700 US 19 N in Palm Harbor. They are open Mon. – Sat., 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; closed Sun. For more information, call the shop at (727) 943-5800 or visit www.houseofhobbiesfl.com.

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Life is Sweet at Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes! By Katie Thomas & Dara Tucker Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes, home to the best tasting, freshest cupcakes in the Tampa Bay Area, is a sweet business that has taken flight over the past three years. At Sugardarlings, the ice cream is delicious, but the cupcakes are the talk of the town! With a new warehouse and three storefronts located in New Port Richey, Palm Harbor and Lutz, Sugardarlings is celebrating growth and success from humble beginnings. Tasty creations are made from scratch every morning by talented bakers and plenty of love is put into each and every delicious flavor. You could call Sugardarlings’ cupcakes “love muffins,” a perfect nickname for the perfectly moist, flavorful cupcakes that are made with tender loving care. Jessica Beebe, owner and baker at Sugardarlings Cones and Cupcakes, opened her original store in Trinity, off Old CR 54 in February 2010. She opened her first store with goals insight to become a friendly and affordable, neighborhood ice cream parlor – Jessica never expected for her business to take off all because of a simple sweet

treat, the mighty cupcake. Jessica originally intended for cupcakes to be a side item at her first storefront, she actually started making them in her toaster oven! Within Jess’s first week of opening her doors, she sold over 300 cupcakes and immediately realized she would need a bigger oven to meet the demands of customers. At the time of opening Sugardarlings, Jess was working at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tarpon Springs where she had been employed for over 13 years. Jess’s job primarily focused on food and beverage hospitality, a passion she has always possessed. Little did she realize, her attention would be needed at Sugardarlings full-time! Jess had no idea that within three years she would have three storefronts and a warehouse, all dedicated to providing handmade cupcakes to loyal fans of the original “love muffin.” An idea of a neighborhood ice cream shop turned into a local cupcake empire – sweet dreams are made of these! The name Sugardarlings was inspired by Jess’s grandmother. She would always tell her grandchildren,

Sugardarlings’ delectable cupcakes are such a sweet treat! Pauline’s Pretty in Pink & Pineapple Right Side Up are just two of many specialty cupcakes. “Come over her darling and get some sugar.” Jess’s mother reminded her of her grandmother’s saying and Jess began calling her own children her “sugardarlings.” When she decided to open up shop, she knew it was the perfect fit for her store, paying homage to her grandmother, mother, children and future sweet generations to come. Jess treats customers as if they are her own

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family and is happy to help out the local community in any way she can. Some might even say that the only thing sweeter than the Sugardarlings team, are the cupcakes and ice cream they serve! On a busy day, Sugardarlings’ three locations sell more than 2,000 cupcakes! Known for their extravagant moistness and creamy fillings, Sugar-

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darlings’ cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet, savory delicious fun! Jess offers traditional flavors like Red Velvet, Vanilla, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Snickerdoodle, but she also incorporates specialty flavors that include Key Lime, Cannoli and Exotic Bliss (Jess’s favorite) which is filled with pineapple and cranberry topped off with hibiscus frosting! Jess has even gone as far as coming up with fabulous savory flavors that are perfect for dinner parties with friends; imagine how much fun it will be for guests to guess the unexpected flavors such as Sweet Corn and Pulled Pork, Spicy Chocolate, Maple Bacon or Wasabi cupcakes. Talk about an adventurous twist on the conventional styles! Many of Jess’s regulars comment that it is a blast to pair the savory cupcakes with beer and wine, making for a delicious and fun way to get the conversation started! Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes always introduces new seasonal flavors during the holidays. This year’s fall flavors include Pumpkin, Caramel Apple, Sweet Potato Casserole and Pecan Pie! There truly is no easier or more delicious treat than a batch of Sugardarlings’ cupcakes to bring to a holiday party! Sugardarlings’ cupcakes are made using quality and wholesome ingredients such as sweet cream butter, whole

milk, whipping cream, fresh fruit juices and rich quality chocolates just to name a few. Each and every cupcake is made to make you smile with every bite! Jess is currently turning out gluten-free cupcakes for the gluten-sensitive and plans on transforming her Palm Harbor store location into a completely glutenfree cupcake haven! Jess says, “I have been super blessed! To think, I started baking out of a toaster oven one pan at a time! I could not have grown my business without an amazing staff. Our Sugardarlings family is the backbone to our amazing business. I also thank my family so much for being so supportive. My girls have had to sacrifice a lot of time without mommy around and my amazing husband was always available, so I could focus and grow my business.” Jess’s growth over the past three years has allowed her to accommodate large commercial orders; in order to do this efficiently, she opened a warehouse. The warehouse is over 3,000 square feet and will help alleviate space restraints in her other stores. The warehouse is designated for baking and storage for now, but Jess hopes to host tours, field trips and tastings! Sugardarlings’ new warehouse is centrally located to all three stores, in order to

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provide the ever fresh, made-daily cupcakes to each deserving customer! At this time, Sugardarlings’ cupcakes are served at a few specialty candy shops and several medical facilities in the area including several Morton Plant Mease locations, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center of Trinity. Sugardarlings’ cupcakes can be bought in store for $2, add 25 cents extra for specialty flavors. Affordability is one of Jess’s baselines for her business. She truly wants everyone to enjoy a little taste of Sugardarlings heaven. Jess and her team make cupcakes for weddings, baby showers, birthday parties, family get-togethers, you name it and there will be cupcakes! Sugardarlings has the ability to handle large corporate orders, school functions and basically any event where people want to be treated to a sweet treat! Jess says, “There was no doubt in my mind that I would be successful because I firmly believe whatever you put

your heart and soul into, you can make successful.” Lucky for us, Jess decided to put her heart and soul into the delicious and fabulous love muffins! Sugardarlings in New Port Richey can be reached at (727) 3762253 and is located at 8511 Old C.R. 54; hours are Mon. – Sat., 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sugardarlings’ East Lake store can be reached at (727)-785-2253 and is located at 4966 Ridgemoor Blvd. in Palm Harbor; hours are 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. The newest location at 24832 S.R. 54 in Lutz is open 11:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Visit Sugardarlingscupcakes.com for more information. Make sure to like Sugardarlings on Facebook so you can get new flavor updates and any special offers in the store. If you are a business owner and would like to offer Sugardarlings’ cupcakes, give Jess a call or come by and taste some of her creations at one of the three locations.

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Exclusive Designers & Affordable Luxury for The Perfect Gift!

Trinity’s Diamond Destination By Kim Thomas Jewelry is much more than the finishing touch to your outfit. Wearing a favorite piece of jewelry is an instant mood booster; it is a way to feel special, even if you are running everyday errands in an everyday outfit. For some, each piece has a story. Jewelry is a conversation starter – just ask about the jewelry a person is wearing and you will hear countless stories of loves, friends, special occasions, personal celebrations, milestones and remembrances.

Jewelry is a way to share, and no one understands that better than Tom MacKinnon and his friendly, highly knowledgeable staff at MacKinnon Jewelers in Trinity. Located at Trinity’s Mitchell Ranch Plaza on Little Road and convenient to the entire Tampa Bay Area, MacKinnon Jewelers offers the best of both worlds. It is such a friendly, neighborly store, yet along with the smiles, handshakes and yes, sometimes hugs – everyone loves Tom, Gail, Debbie, Bunny and Patrick – you will find exquisite jewelry and top designers exclusive to MacKinnon Jewelers in the area. MacKinnon Jewelers is the only jewelry store in the area to carry lines by Breuning and Phillip Gavriel of New York. The beautiful store carries desirable jewelry brands including the prestigious Simon G., the ever-popular Pandora Jewelry, Sylvie, Frank Reubel, and many more including Lashbrook, which is a line of wedding bands where each band is individually made.

There is no better time to see what MacKinnon Jewelers has in store for the holidays than the Jewels for the Cause Holiday Party. Save the Date: Jewels for the Cause MacKinnon Jewelers welcomes you to join their Customer Appreciation and Holiday Celebration Party on December 5, from 5 to 9 p.m. If you aren’t a customer yet, Tom invites you to come meet everyone. The party, themed Jewels for the Cause will feature refreshments including beer and wine, Hors d’oeuvres, and best of all – a Phillip Gavriel Trunk Show featuring a magnificent selection of pieces for men and women by this designer.

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Phillip Gavriel designs are truly affordable luxury; other designers with jewelry of this caliber cost two-to-three times more. Even better, as the name of the event suggests, Jewels for the Cause is for a great cause. Phillip Gavriel will donate 10 percent of every purchase from the line, to be matched by another 10 percent from Tom MacKinnon, to benefit Random Acts of Flowers (RAFPinellas.org) a 501(c)

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His kindness comes through in his dealings with everyone; his customers and staff love him. Even more important to the success of MacKinnon Jewelers than Tom’s persona, is his expertise at his craft. The most astute customers (L-R) Gail and Tom discuss a custom creation with long know where to time customer Edith, who loves unique jewelry and has take their jewelry commissioned Tom to make many pieces of jewelry for her for custom work. I met one of Tom’s (3) charity that focuses on improving long-time customers Edith, who splits mental health of those under hospital her time between her native Switzeror hospice care by refashioning donated flowers into smaller bouquets to land and Florida. She brought Tom a Hermes timepiece that she purchased be given out to cheer those who othin Switzerland to have him custom erwise won’t have any flowers from make a diamond bezel to fit it. Havanyone. ing a Master Jeweler like Tom MacKinnon nearby is wonderful for Master Jeweler Tom MacKinnon customers like Edith, who loves to If you haven’t met Tom, you will wear custom made jewelry. I noticed like him when you do. Having perher ring, which was both stately and sonally known him for many years whimsical – a perfect match-up for a now and working with him on several articles featuring his store, I know that confident, fun piece. Her reply, “Tom made this one for me. He has made Tom MacKinnon is a true gentleman. me so many pieces! I’ve been using

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him for over ten years and I love his work!” Her ring was truly fabulous, comprised of a very large topaz framed with platinum and gold dragonflies and butterflies. Master Jeweler Tom MacKinnon has been expertly perfecting his craft since his first job at a jewelry store. The owner of a jewelry store that Tom worked at as a high school student in Panama City, Florida recognized that he had exceptional talent and encouraged him to hone his skills and learn the art of jewelry creation. After high school, Tom moved to Sarasota and apprenticed for five years with a wellrespected designer named Terry Coffrin. In 1985 Tom began to work at his bench performing “trade work,” which allowed him to do repairs and to create jewelry for stores in his area. He worked as a jewelry manufacturer for four years, and managed a trade shop for five years before he became a jeweler for Littman’s Jewelers at Countryside Mall, where he stayed for 11 years. In 2004, Tom opened MacKinnon Jewelers. Tom MacKinnon has earned his Diamond Degree and his Pearl Degree from the Gemological Institute of America. Tom MacKinnon truly appreciates his experienced staff, which includes Debbie Rocchio, Gale Arnold, Bunny Calligan and Patrick Lainhart. “Everybody in the store has some form of formal jewelry training,” said Tom, “They have their Accredited Jewelry Professional Degree from the Gemological Institute of America, or something more. In fact, one of our sales personnel, Gale Arnold, is our resident Graduate Gemologist.” Everybody in the store loves jewelry and can help you find that something that will feel special to you. Working with a customer who said she rarely wears her jewelry because she doesn’t work anymore, Debbie said,

“Every day is a special day! Every day is a reason to celebrate and wear your jewelry. Even if you are just going to the grocery store, a beautiful, simple diamond necklace is perfect to wear!” MacKinnon Jewelers has an amazing array of fine jewelry in every style, from classic to modern, and from smart to sassy. Pandora Jewelry fans know that MacKinnon Jewelers has the best selection in the area and if you are a collector, the Black Friday bead will be available in limited quantity, so hurry in! There is a full line of Seiko watches available, but not only that, if you are interested in purchasing any type of timepiece, including Rolex, Breitling, Tag Heuer, or even a preloved Rolex, Tom and his associates can help you find exactly what you desire. MacKinnon Jewelers is the kind of store that people tell their friends and family about. Ellen from Heritage Springs brought her sister Linda, who lives in Tampa, to shop at MacKinnon Jewelers. Ellen says, “Since I’ve lived here, Tom is the only jeweler I will go to and it’s because of the personal service. Debbie and Gail are always wonderful!” Pam Ora, who has known Patrick for years, brought her ring in to be cleaned and said, “It’s just so important to have confidence in a jeweler when you are handing over your nice diamond, and you have that here. They are great!” MacKinnon Jewelers also repairs jewelry, re-strings pearls, buys gold, and replaces watch batteries. MacKinnon Jewelers is located at 3132 Little Road in the Mitchell Ranch Plaza. Hours are: 9:30 a.m.– 6 p.m. on Mon. – Thurs., 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Fri., and 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sat. Please call (727) 375-2262, or visit online at www.MacKinnonJewelers.com.

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Serves Up Delicious Fun! By Dara Tucker Trinity became home to the first TCBY Self-Serve on the West Coast of Florida on August 19, 2011, when owners Patti and Jay Silar opened the store with their daughter and Marketing Manager Jenifer Silar-Mills. Opening a local TCBY Self-Serve franchise idea first came to Patti and Jay about three years ago when they enjoyed visiting a TCBY Self-Serve store in Charlotte, North Carolina. With classic favorites like Golden Vanilla, Chocolate and White Chocolate Mousse and many monthly rotating flavors – all at 96, 98, or 100 percent fat free – it’s understandable why Patti and Jay decided TCBY Self-Serve

would be a great business to open back home in Trinity. “The Country’s Best Yogurt,” or TCBY, originally opened in 1981, and is the country’s oldest frozen yogurt company. The company has high health and quality standards that also appeal to Patti Silar who is a retired RN. Patti says, “TCBY purchases products that are of high quality. Fresh fruit is sanitized to meet TCBY requirements, and we don’t use frozen fruit because it turns to mush on our topping bar. Our canned fruits are in their own juices instead of syrup.” Jay Silar adds, “Our yogurts and most of our toppings are also Kosher and Halal certified. We want to meet our customer’s needs.

tive cultures, 4 grams of protein, and 20% DV of Vitamin D and Calcium. The fiber and probiotics in TCBY yogurt help you feel satisfied and aids your body in digestion, boosting your general health. It is a great source of Vitamin D and Calcium, which are essential for your bone and muscle health. The protein in TCBY yogurt Owners Jay & Patti Silar, with daughters Krista contains amino acids that and Jenifer, and granddaughter Hayley at their help proper muscle maintenance. Eating healthy Grand Opening in September 2011. has never tasted so good! TCBY’s yogurt is delicious, TCBY’s latest product, Silk® smooth and creamy. The possibilities Chocolate Almond, is the first ever naof flavor combinations and toppings tional dairy-free, almond milk-based seem endless, but you may not have frozen yogurt option, and has proven known it has a great nutritional value, immensely popular since its introductoo. TCBY offers a number of yotion at Trinity’s TCBY. Fans have gurts that are considered Super Frospoken and have helped make Silk® Yo’s. A Super Fro Yo is a new Chocolate Almond the company’s classification of frozen yogurt that sets most successful product launch since a high standard for nutrition within the frozen yogurt industry. To qualify TCBY was the first to bring Greek frozen yogurt to the market in 2012, as a Super Fro-Yo, TCBY’s frozen yocontinuing the brand’s commitment gurts meet or exceed (based on a 4 to innovation in the frozen yogurt inoz., ½ cup serving) having at least 3 dustry. grams of fiber, 7 types of live and ac-

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(Left) TCBY's friendly staff are always willing to offer you a sample, or suggest popular favorites. (Right) Owner Patti Silar prepares fresh strawberries for TCBY's toppings bar. Fruits are always in their own natural juices, instead of syrups. Part of the popularity of Silk® Chocolate Almond can be attributed to the fact that for the first time in the company’s history and in the industry there is a non-dairy, plant-based option allowing guests with dietary restrictions the ability to enjoy TCBY’s famous product. Residents of Pasco and Pinellas Counties who were previously unable to enjoy TCBY due to

milk allergies can now dig in and savor delicious Silk® Chocolate Almond. When you first enter TCBY in Trinity, you notice that it’s bright and colorful atmosphere, including a light wall that changes colors with the music, adds to the fun of getting a treat. The warm greeting you get from the staff, along with an offering of a sample, let’s you know that TCBY

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isn’t just in the yogurt business, but the people business, too. You choose between a 16 oz. or 25 oz. serving cup, and then decide on one of their ten flavors, a swirl of flavors, or even a smaller portion of multiple flavors. Nine of their flavor choices are soft serve frozen yogurts (including the delicious new Honey Vanilla Greek yogurt, which has become a local favorite) and one is a refreshing Ruby Red Grapefruit sorbet. Their topping bar has over 50 different toppings to choose from, including fresh fruit, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and kid favorites such as gummy bears and chocolate rocks! You can top it off with hot chocolate fudge, warm walnuts in syrup, hot marshmallow crème and hot caramel. Another option is to ask the staff to put your creation through the Shiver Machine, to blend your treat. Cakes and pies make a great takehome option with flavors such as Red Velvet Mousse cake with White Chocolate Mousse yogurt on Red Velvet cake, topped with white frosting and red velvet cake crumbs. Pies include Turtle Ripple pie, Cookies and Crème, and Peanut Buttery Fudge pie, which swirls chocolate and vanilla yogurt with ribbons of peanut butter on a fudge covered chocolate cookie crust. This treat is too good to wait for a birthday as an excuse to eat it! Many cakes and pies are available for immediate purchase, and can be personalized. Jay, Patti, and Jenifer are involved

in many community projects and fundraisers, like Taste of Trinity and Long Leaf Fall Festival. As a community member said, “Jenifer Silar-Mills and her family have been a constant source of support for our community. They continue to shower our students at Seven Springs Middle School with opportunities to enjoy the oh-so tasty yogurt through organizing dine-out’s, as well as gift cards for Student Achievement awards. As for my family and myself, every time we’ve visited the store, we’ve been greeted with smiles, happiness, and delectable delights. All in all, we are so thrilled to have this family (and their store) in the Trinity area. They can never, ever, EVER go anywhere!” TCBY provides the Trinity area with a scrumptious and healthy yogurt shop that is perfect for taking the kids for a treat, birthday celebrations, or date night. When you go make sure to ask for a Rewards card that gives you 1 point for every dollar you spend, and after 30 points you earn a $3 coupon, or a stamp card that rewards you with a free yogurt up to $5 after nine stamps. TCBY of Trinity is located at 3140 Little Road in the Mitchell Ranch Plaza. They are open Sunday – Thursday, Noon – 9 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, Noon – 10 p.m. For information call (727) 3751177. Visit them at TCBY of Trinity’s Facebook page for upcoming events and/or visit their website at www.tcbytrinity.com.

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Thirty Years of Superior Dental Care to Patients in Palm Harbor & Beyond By Katie Thomas Dr. Larry Lieberman is an expert at creating beautiful, healthy smiles and his luxurious office features dozens of studio portraits of his patients’ beautiful, smiling faces. It’s important to him to help every patient have the best smile possible because he truly understands that a brilliant smile can give one the confidence to stand out and shine. Larry Lieberman, DDS, offering Cosmetic, Laser, Implant and Family Dentistry is located at 35691 U.S. 19 North in Palm Harbor. Dr. Lieberman and his wife Debbie, who is the prac-

tice manager, have been working alongside one another in Palm Harbor for 30 years. Dr. Lieberman’s first office was located at Palm Harbor Medical Center, then at the Fountain of Youth, but it is this office that he and Debbie have redesigned especially for their patients as a thank you for the many years of loyalty. Dr. Lieberman says, “We provide our patients the best VIP treatment to make their visit a pleasurable, unique experience. This is the most state of the art office in the area. Anything that I would want as a patient - I make sure I have it here.” Dr. Lieberman provides head rest pillows, plush com-

fortable chairs, blankets, flat screen televisions for your viewing pleasure, headphones, and a specialty coffee bar in the comfortable reception Larry Lieberman, area. The four DDS exam rooms and two dental hygiene rooms are comfortable, bright, airy and private. Spa-inspired décor in hues of turquoise and moss green features natural accents of river rock, copper and gently falling water, creating a serene space that feels like it’s miles away from U.S. 19 rather than a few dozen feet. Ever the New York Yankees fan, there is one room that Dr. Lieberman prizes most and that he has featured in all of his past offices – the famous Mickey Mantle shrine, filled with memorabilia from his beloved Yankees. There is a bat signed by 25 Hall of Famers, including Stan Musial and

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Ted Williams so that even Red Sox fans can enjoy the room. Excellent Dental Care – From Preventive to Cosmetic Dr. Lieberman completed his undergraduate studies at SUNY Cortland, NY and continued his education at the prestigious NYU College of Dentistry. Last year, Dr. Lieberman was recognized with a 2012 Top Doctors and Dentists in Florida award. He continues to be active in the dental community outside of his Palm Harbor practice and teaches advanced dental training at the University of Florida College of Dentistry to other dentists, some who have been practicing for only three years and others who have been dentists for 35 years. As one of the first dentists in the area to incorporate laser dentistry more than ten years ago, Dr. Lieberman is considered an industry leader and a pioneer in the field of laser dental technology. Lasers are used for many dental procedures from painless removal of small cavities – no needles for numbing are even needed! “I almost never numb kids. With the laser, they don’t need numbing. It’s virtually pain-free,” says Dr. Lieberman. Lasers

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Dr. Lieberman, Debbie, and their amazing staff welcome you to come and experience the excellent care that Dr. Lieberman’s office is so well known for can cut bone and teeth, and are the best treatment for periodontal disease, which Dr. Lieberman says affects as much as 88% of the population! Untreated gum disease has been linked to serious health problems including lung and heart disease, as well as other systemic diseases. It is a serious condition that you should not ignore. For anxious patients, Dr. Lieberman offers three types of sedation including oral (a pill taken prior to appointment), nitrous oxide gas during your treatment, or for those who are very nervous, IV sedation is avail-

able. Dr. Lieberman only uses digital panoramic x-rays, and if you are in need of a crown you will love to hear about the CEREC Omnicam, a computer that renders super accurate digital measurements, which are then sent digitally to another machine that makes dental crowns in one day – no temporary crowns necessary! You can actually watch your crown being made through a glass window. The latest technology that Dr. Lieberman has brought in is the Orthophos XG, a 3-D Cone Beam Imag-

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tell that you’ve had anything done. Here, there are no frozen faces and no fish lips. I like a natural look, where patients just look younger and more refreshed.” Dr. Lieberman’s dental practice is one Dr. Lieberman’s office is spacious and welcoming with of outstanding servlovely natural accents that create a serene ambiance ices and complete comfort. Debbie and ing scanner that is absolutely incrediDr. Lieberman continue to give back ble, providing precise dental diagnosto the community that has supported tics that lead to incredible results! them. Having raised three sons in the Patients can visibly see the anatomy of area, Dr. Lieberman has coached a their mouths with this amazing techtotal of 42 teams in Palm Harbor and nology. With a single scan the 3D Oldsmar, including 10 soccer teams Cone Beam can provide dental inforand 32 baseball teams. A bulletin mation that provides doctor and patient with real 3-D images. The special board in the reception area is filled with thank you cards from patients 3-D machine is used to diagnose and and many letters of thanks from comprovide information for dental immunity outreach organizations that plants, extractions, root canal treatDr. Lieberman, Debbie and their staff ment, periodontal gum and bone have supported including Gulf Coast disease, TMJ treatment, Sleep Apnea Dental Outreach, which Dr. Lieberand full facial/jaw imaging. man co-founded and which has provided more than 1.5 million dollars in Facial Rejuvenation Special for the dental care to the poor. Holidays If you are looking for a top-notch In addition to traditional dendentist, definitely take a look at what tistry with the best technology availDr. Lieberman will offer you. His able, Dr. Lieberman also provides cosmetic facial rejuvenation treatments newly revamped website, www.dentistlieberman.com has much more inforto patients. Botox and facial fillers mation, including news articles, a such as Juvederm can have you looking fabulous for all of those upcoming smile gallery, bios for the Lieberman staff, and detailed descriptions of the holiday celebrations. And from now services offered and the advanced until December 31, 2013, enjoy the technology utilized. savings offered in Dr. Lieberman’s Larry Lieberman, DDS, is Holiday Special, featuring Botox and located at 35691 US Highway 19 facial fillers at the special price of $10 North in Palm Harbor. Office per unit. hours are Monday – Thursday, 8 Dr. Lieberman, who has an expert a.m. – 5:30 p.m. hand and a discerning eye, says, “Our For an appointment, please call patients say that we are painless with (727) 785-8017. Find Larry our facial procedures and they love the Lieberman DDS on facebook and results. I believe less is more. People online at Dentist-Lieberman.com. shouldn’t be able to look at you and

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Get the Perfect Floor Coverings Just in Time for the Holidays

Call Area Rugs Direct! By Katie Thomas The perfect way to get yourself in a festive holiday spirit is to decorate for the season; there is no better feeling than walking into your home and feeling proud of how beautiful it is and how comforting it feels. What goes on the floor truly matters when you are trying to pull your décor together and no one can help you find the perfect area and accent rugs to match your personal style like Tony Mogavero of Area Rugs Direct. His customers love the way he completely takes the stress out of finding beautiful, affordable rugs for their homes and/or offices. Area Rugs Direct is a great solution when it comes to outfitting your home with area rugs. If you are interested in updating your home’s look before the holidays, it is still possible with the help of Area Rugs Direct. Give yourself the gift of hassle-free shopping for both rugs and home accents with Area Rugs Direct Accents. This company brings its decorative magic to your home, which allows you the convenience of shopping in comfort right from your favorite chair. From helping you find the perfectly matching rugs and accent pieces, to delivery and complete installation, Area Rugs Direct works with you every step of the way for the perfect finish! Owner Tony Mogavero came up with the innovative concept for bringing the “rug store” to the customer via in-home shopping in 2005. Area

Rugs Direct provides customers with design expertise and a great selection of quality rugs through a shop-athome experience that is like no other, allowing you to see how a rug fits in with your style, aesthetics and personal taste, before you buy! When you have the opportunity to see the rug in your home, you know exactly what you’re getting! Tony’s trustworthy demeanor, friendly attitude and design knowledge are much appreciated by all his customers! Odessa resident Jill E. Cotton had Area Rugs Direct visit her new home right after the family moved in. Jill says, “A total experience. We asked for rugs and received those and so much more! Tony was generous with the sharing of his decorating expertise, offering added suggestions regarding wall hangings, furnishings and paint colors. His ideas were a welcome bonus at the time of overwhelming activity!” With Area Rugs Direct, you can skip the hassle of online return shipping fees, and it takes the guessing game out of how the rugs you choose to outfit in your home will fit by allowing you to see, touch and properly match a rug to your home before any purchase is made. Just imagine, you can actually get the perfect size rugs for every area in your home to match, or if you like an eclectic look, you can choose the right mix of rugs. That is hard to find when you are out shopping and even harder to visualize – especially if you have to go to more than one store. Area Rugs Direct provides an affordable solution to purchasing

Tony Mogavero, owner of Area Rugs Direct one rug or a houseful of rugs, the priceless design expertise and in-home consultation that comes along with service is unbeatable! Area Rugs Direct is A+ rated by the better Business Bureau and an Arated Super Service Award Provider on Angie’s List consecutively in 2011 and 2012. Tony’s friendly demeanor and knowledge is something you won’t find in many places. He has incredible decorating sense and he’s always willing to share design ideas with customers. His passion flows into his

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work, making him a pleasure to be around. Area Rugs Direct always follows up and is flexible in working with your schedule. Enjoy the affluent expertise that Area Rugs Direct provides from their van to your home! Area Rugs Direct, LLC is appointment based and is available seven days a week for customer convenience. Call (813) 505-3174 or (727) 210-0900 for a free in-home consultation. Make sure to visit www.ArugDirect.com for more information and special coupons!

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GetMoreOffers.Com is the New Face of Real Estate By Julie Kanehl Are you moving? Would you like to put your house on the market, but aren’t sure where to start or who you can trust? Have you thought about selling the house yourself, but aren’t sure how to get started? Do you wish you didn’t have to give so much commission to Realtors®, when you’re happy to do a majority of the work yourself, like designing and creating an MLS listing and showing your house? GetMoreOffers.Com is the affordable way to list your home, giving sellers the ultimate control over the sale, and on a site that attracts more than 100,000 buyers per month! All of this while being backed by a licensed experienced Real Estate Company and a Broker who sticks to his guns. This is the new face of real estate. Long ago, when the real estate world was a different place, a Realtor® would be the only one who could find you a listing, but with today’s technology, usually it’s the

buyer that ends up finding the home they want to live in by finding the listing themselves online and through websites that show MLS listings. Clearly, the market and the face of real estate have changed, so doesn’t it makes sense that the way we would go about selling our houses would change as well? Today, homeowners are more hands-on than they were in bygone years, and every penny counts. Selling your home by yourself can be an overwhelming experience, but handing all of the control over to a Realtor® who takes a chunk of the percentage home at the end of the day can make sellers feel like they’re losing on the deal. GetMoreOffers.Com is a safe middle ground for sellers, which gives them control of the process while saving them money. No-Nonsense, Discount Real Estate for Everyone ADDvantage Real Estate, as the authorized Florida brokerage of GetMoreOffers.Com, offers discount

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ally a savings of around 3% of the final sale of the house. According to www.GetMoreOffers.Com, with an ADDvantage flat fee MLS listing, if you are successful in finding a buyer for your property without the assistance of a real estate agent, then you would pay NO commission; just the ADDvantage flat fee. It’s that simple.” GetMoreOffers.com gives sellers “real time” control of the selling of their home, by offering sellers the opportunity to purchase an MLS listing at an affordable flat fee, as well as creating an interactive portal where sellers can manage their listing, personalize it, add pictures and make adjustments to price, and even determine the buyer’s agent’s fee. Gordon says, “Everything happens in real time, seamlessly, and electronically.” Yuri Zygala said, “We just closed on the sale of our home and could not be happier with the results. We chose to use GetMoreOffers.com and ADDvantage Real Estate after a sale fell through using our listing agent. Making this choice was the best thing we did. Selling by owner and being the ones scheduling

all showings we made over $15,000 profit above what we would have made using a listing agent. We listed on a Sunday, and had a signed cash offer 7 days later. I highly recommend using GetMoreOffers.com for your next home sale.” The GetMoreOffers.Com Advantage Having control doesn’t mean you won’t get the support you need during the sale of your home. GetMoreOffers.com offers amazing customer service to both the seller, and the interested parties, whether buyers or Realtors®. For a flat fee of just $299, your house can be “on the market” and on MLS within 24 hours. Your listing will benefit from premium internet marketing that offers up to 25 photos, a guarantee that it will show on your local boards, will be Showcased on Realtor.com as well as on partnered sites, including Zillow, Homes.com, Craigslist, Yahoo Real Estate, Trulia and more. The best part is that you, the seller, will control everything from the price of your house to when you’re available

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to show your house to interested parties. Now, if you love the idea of taking that hands-on approach, but want the support and backing of a Real Estate agent for making sure that your buyers are pre-qualified, or to know when to negotiate, or when not to, then you might prefer GetMoreOffers.Com’s Professional ADDvantage Program, which includes everything from negotiating to the organizing and preparing all of the legal documentation that goes along with selling a home. This hybrid program is the best of both worlds, and is a huge value to sellers. This program is only $499 upfront, and just 3/4 of 1% due at closing (with a minimum of $1500). Gordon says, “Sellers who go with this program also get me, and I’m a no-nonsense discount broker. I use non-traditional negotiating techniques that save sellers money.” He adds, “I do this because I believe that buyers don’t go away after they’ve made an offer. If they’ve made an offer, they’ve already committed to buying your house, so I don’t always believe in countering.” While Keith Gordon also offers full service real estate services through his full service brokerage, Principal 1 Realty, he says many sellers and even full service agents utilize the discount services of GetMoreOffers.com and ADDvantage Real Es-

tate due to the value and extensive coverage of MLS systems throughout the state. (Many agents get listings outside of their board coverage area and look to GetMoreOffers.com to list their out-of-area listings rather than be subjected to the expensive fees to join the MLS themselves.) Since GetMoreOffers.com is affiliated with Frontier National Title and Patriot Lending, all of a seller’s real estate needs can be handled inhouse, from selling a house, or being approved, to buying a new one. Jurgen Schmidt said, “As a Realtor/Broker at a full-service firm, when it came time to list my out-ofstate property I never thought I would consider using a discount Brokerage agency, but… I’m so glad I did! Keith and his team at ADDvantage were awesome, the service and support were exceptional and they got results in no time! The entire experience far exceeded my expectations and I wouldn’t hesitate for an instant to use ADDvantage again or recommend them to everyone.” If you are looking to sell your house and save money while you’re at it, try GetMoreOffers.com and experience the new face of real estate. GetMoreOffers.com is open and online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To speak to an agent or to get more information, please call 1-877-232-9695.

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Florida Hospital North Pinellas Aims to be Your First Choice! By Julie Kanehl Florida Hospital North Pinellas is focused on becoming your hospital of choice in your time of need. Whether you need an ER, are seeking cancer treatment, or you are looking for a way to live healthier, the Florida Hospital North Pinellas is a whole new hospital in terms of funding, research, technology, staff, physicians and outreach, while retaining the heart of the hospital that has stood in its place for more than 85 years. The history of this hospital is rather unique and goes back all the way to 1927 when Tarpon Springs Municipal Hospital was the second hospital in Pinellas County. With only two floors and twelve beds, the Tarpon Springs Municipal Hospital later became Tarpon Springs General Hospital, Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital, and then Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital & UCH. However, Florida Hospital North Pinellas is far more than a new logo on an old product. Florida Hospital of North Pinellas takes an entirely new approach, especially to pa-

tient care, and when combined with the influx of funding, resources and the commitment from knowledgeable and experienced doctors, nurses and staff members, it’s no surprise that the hospital’s Grand Opening in 2012 was themed as a “New Day in Health Care.” Located in Tarpon Springs at 1395 South Pinellas Avenue, Florida Hospital North Pinellas is convenient to many surrounding areas, and it aims to become the hospital of choice for many residents, locally, regionally and beyond. Under the umbrella of Adventist Health System (AHS), Florida Hospital North Pinellas is now part of the largest, not-for-profit, Protestant health care provider in the nation. Now, Adventist Health System supports 44 hospitals in 10 states and employs nearly 55,000 individuals. AHS, locally known as Florida Hospital, has five locations around the

Tampa Bay Area, and 24 in the state. Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Jennifer Candler is proud of the balance that Florida Hospital North Pinellas has been able to achieve between embracing the community that has been here from the beginning, and completely revamping the hospital’s approach to patient care

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and staying focused on its mission. “The patient experience is so important to us, and we are a Christianbased hospital system that works to live that every day,” said Candler. “We are now truly our community’s health care partner, and can provide the resources and world-class care that our region’s residents deserve.”

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“The Skill to Heal, The Spirit to Care” All of these wonderful changes are attracting more than patients; skilled physicians and doctors are striving to be affiliated with Florida Hospital. Highly skilled physicians can offer procedures and surgeries at Florida Hospital North Pinellas that were not available locally before, which is not only more convenient, but can truly save lives. Florida Hospital North Pinellas is a bigger and better hospital than it has ever been in the past, and is now an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and is armed in the fight against cancer. Douglas Reintgen, M.D. is on staff at Florida Hospital North Pinellas, and he is considered to be one of America’s leading experts on breast cancer, lymph node excision, melanoma and skin cancer. Voted “Best Cancer Doctor for Women,” Dr. Reintgen is one of the Who’s Who in America. A professor at the University Of South Florida College Of Medicine, Dr. Reintgen is also the Director of Cancer Initiatives and a Professor of Surgery. In addition to treating Cancer, Florida Hospital North Pinellas has an incredible group of physicians in many fields, including Effie Pappas Politis, M.D., whose expertise is plastic surgery, to Louis Astra, M.D., F.C.A.S., who performs cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. Patient Paul Hoover said, “I’ve been to Florida Hospital North Pinel-

las over the last 15 months on three distinct situations as a patient. First was the Emergency Room. I arrived on a busy Saturday night and within two minutes of arriving I was taken back to the friendly staff and I saw the doctor shortly thereafter. I was on my way after some lab work within one hour and 25 minutes. Staff was great and Dr. White was very friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. I’ve been back two other times and each time was excellent. Following a procedure I received two follow up phone calls from the friendly nursing staff and a card thanking me for choosing Florida Hospital. I would choose no other place for my care. The facility is topnotch, and the staff are very friendly, and the physicians are incredible.”

birth classes, blood drives and even free personal training opportunities, just to name a few. It always seems like the hospital has something going on for the people in the community. If you have been touched by breast cancer, like so many of us have, join Florida Hospital North Pinellas in their Pink Army Initiative. When you join the army you’ll help raise awareness about the importance of early detection, mammograms, celebrate the survivors in our community and beyond and help raise the necessary funds to help find a cure. The Pink

Army Initiative has 35,000 recruits in the state of Florida, and the program is always looking for more, so contact Florida Hospital North Pinellas to make a real difference in the fight against breast cancer today. Florida Hospital North Pinellas is located at 1395 S. Pinellas Avenue in Tarpon Springs. For more information, or to see how short their ER wait time is, visit www.fhnorthpinellas.com, or call the main number at (727) 942-5000.

Florida Hospital North Pinellas Reaches Out to the Community! Florida Hospital North Pinellas has a mission that was born of faith, and today reaches out to everyone in our community in a spirit of caring, healing and educating. Through their Healthy Happenings program, which provides educational seminars and screenings for free or for a discounted rate, Florida Hospital’s goal is to be your health partner, and to help you live long, healthy life. They do this by partnering with local companies and businesses that are willing to share their time and their resources. Activities include informational seminars on a wide variety of topics from insomnia to nutrition, blood pressure screenings, flu shots, support groups, child-

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3/2/2 1798 htd sq ft. This home has double door entrance in the foyer w/soaring ceilings, kitchen w/white cabinets w/pullout shelves, breakfast bar, closet pantry and a wonderful nook area. The combination living and dining rooms has plenty of room to entertain in w/sliders to the extended lanai w/hot tub and a fabulous view of the golf course. $239,900 $239,900 2+/2/2 1662 htd sq ft. Once you enter into this home you have vaulted ceilings, designer style laminate flooring in the living & dining rooms. The living room has a wood burning fireplace w/mantle and double pocket doors lead you into the den,home office or 3rd bedroom. Kitchen has cabinet pantry and wonderful breakfast nook area w/french doors to the enclosed lanai. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces and pocket door to the master bath w/dual sinks, large walk in closet and separate toilet area w/walk in shower. This home also offers a new roof just a year old. you can walk to the community pool & club house and elementary school too! $164,900 $164,900

3/2/3 2400 htd sq ft. Tile flooring in the foyer into the formal living & dining rooms. Kitchen w/oak cabinets w/raised panel doors, pullout shelves, granite counter, 18" tile flooring which also flows into family room. Master bedroom w/two walk in closets, Master bath w/walk in shower & garden tub. lanai w/pavers and a tranquil view of the golf course $339,000. 2/2 1085 sq ft. This second floor, end unit condo w/no neighbors upstairs is perfect! move in ready w/style & today's color! Plenty of room in the dining room & living room w/custom valances, sliders to the tiled floor lanai. Great kitchen w/newer appliances & designer style counters. guest bedroom w/2 closets. Master bedroom w/walk in closet & bath w/seamless shower. Desirable area of the east lake corridor. $79,900

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East Lake’s Two Most Prestigious Golf Clubs Offers New Golf and Social Memberships Once private Wentworth Golf Club and Crescent Oaks Country Club are now joined together by local owner Ace Golf. Both clubs now feature golf and social membership pricing at reduced rates never before seen in the region. Golfer’s and social members alike can now enjoy the benefits of two upscale golf and social clubs at a price less than half of what it cost five years ago, and far below other clubs in the area. Ace Golf’s revolutionary, new golf membership rates are deeply discounted during the slower, six-month “off-season” from May to October when most people play less golf, and greens fees drop. This is a radical change from other clubs that charge the same, higher rate year-round. With competitors offering membership at only one club for $300500/month, Ace Golf’s membership offers incredible value at $79$154/month single to $114194/month. Family Rates are an

average of a discounted, off-season rate and an in-season rate. Potential applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as only 125 of these memberships will be offered at each club, and only limited public tee times will be available to nonmembers. For those who enjoy golf and the camaraderie of others who like to play competitively or socially, an Ace Golf membership at Wentworth and Crescent Oaks offers added benefits like unlimited free greens fees, preferential advanced tee times, walking privileges not offered at other courses, complimentary range balls, men’s/ladies’ and couples’ leagues, golf privileges at sister club Pebble Creek Golf Club, and two free guest passes every month to share the clubs with friends and business associates. Whether you join as a member or play Wentworth or Crescent Oaks as a walk-in guest, you will find two enjoyable, contrasting, top-condition Steve

Smyers design golf courses, pleasant service, and well-maintained facilities. Both golf courses are recently renovated with new greens, manicured fairways, and tees to suit all levels of play. The clubs also boast updated clubhouses, fitness and tennis facilities (Crescent Oaks), new restaurants, and active social programs including activities for kids, couples, and singles. With these courses, you will see and make new friends and experience the game at your pace and pleasure.

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For short-term residents, Ace Golf offers seasonal memberships. At the new lower rates, many Canadian and northern members are joining year-round at the same cost that they previously paid for six-month memberships. Those that don’t play golf are taking advantage of another membership “first”: free social membership. While most clubs offer social memberships at $100-150/month, Ace Golf offers single memberships at $39/month,

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family $59/month. When you spend that amount monthly at Wentworth or Crescent Oaks restaurants, the membership is free. With social membership, you meet a great new group of friends and always have special meals, events, and holiday celebrations to look forward to – no more sitting at home and wondering what to do! Enjoy benefits like: private dining with special theme nights (Italian, Greek, Tapas, Seafood/fish fry); Sunday brunches and Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch Celebrations and holiday meals over Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and other holidays; special events and activities like dances, card games, “Newlywed Game” night, car shows, Tai Chi and even celebrity visits. Privileges are offered at Wentworth’s Member Dining Room and Mulligans Irish Pub as well as Crescent Oaks Grand Oaks Restaurant and Ballroom, so you get a variety of dining experiences and social programs. Both Wentworth and Crescent Oaks Golf Clubs are conveniently located off of East Lake Road near Keystone Road. Crescent Oaks Country Club (crescentoaksgolf.com) is 1/2 mile north of Keystone at 3300 Cres-

cent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs. The club opened in 1989 on 198 acres abutting the Brooker Creek Preserve and features a par-72 golf course, driving range, 8 tennis courts (6 clay), large banquet center and a new fitness center. To make a tee time, phone (727) 937-4653. Sister course, Wentworth Golf Club (wentworthgolfclub.org), is at the first light south of Keystone Road. The club opened in 1990 in the affluent Wentworth subdivision amongst million dollar homes at 2990 Wentworth Way, Tarpon Springs and features a par-72 golf course, driving range, Irish Pub and banquet center. To make a tee time, phone (727) 9424760. For additional information or to ask about Ace Golf’s free Member for a Day offer, contact Membership Director Russ Shafer at 727 942-4760 x21, Wentworth General Manager Cliff LePoer at 727 9424760 x24 or Crescent Oaks General Manager Jerry Couzynse at 727 937-4653 x21. To receive membership information by email, please email Russ Shafer at rshafer@ace-golf.com.

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“Barkdoll Massage” Continued from page 1 Florida, Karla is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and is Nationally Board Certified. Karla’s massages can be done anywhere – at home, poolside, or at the office. Most of her clients choose the room in their house that offers the least distractions, and there she creates a wonderful environment for massage. She also takes the time to really speak to her clients before their massage to learn more about them so that she can create the best personalized massage experience. Lindsey from New Port Richey says, “If you are looking for the best massage, then look no further than Karla, she is a rare find. Once you have a massage from Karla, you will look no further, that I will guarantee!” Massage Services that Improve Your Life “Your Health is your Wealth” is the philosophy at Barkdoll Massage Therapy, and that is why Karla takes the time to really find out what kind

of massage you prefer, whether it’s a Swedish massage or a deep tissue treatment for chronic pain, Karla’s massage will make a difference in your life. Karla offers a wide range of affordable massage therapy styles and packages. If you are looking for a traditional massage, Swedish massage treatments are designed to improve circulation, reduce stress and to relieve muscle tension. This massage is very popular all over the world because of its light, long, and slow strokes that relax your cares and worries away. If you are interested in trying something a little different, hot stone massages use something called warm stone therapy, which is the art of using heated stones in combination with a Swedish massage. According to Karla, the warm stones dissolve muscle tension and induce a deep relaxation. Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic treatment designed to ease the pain and discomfort associated with chronic pain. Karla says, “During deep tissue massages I use trigger points to specifically find the places where the work needs to be done.” Deep tissue massages can help people who live with painful conditions live a

fuller life. Another style of massage that Karla offers is sports massage and injury rehabilitation. This style of massage combines the benefits and style of a deep tissue massage with stretching, which can improve the range of motion in joints. Whether you are healing after a car accident or are suffering from chronic pain associated with a medical condition, this kind of massage can be extremely beneficial. One of Karla’s clients from Trinity recently said, “I have had the pleasure of having Karla as a massage therapist for the past six years and it has always been an enriching and healing experience. She is knowledgeable, professional and a kind-hearted person and I have no hesitation in recommending her service. She has hands of gold!” Prenatal massages are a fantastic way to pamper the mom-to-be while easing some of the side effects of pregnancy. Karla uses specially designed massage table pillows that create a comfortable position just for her during this time, so that pregnant moms can safely enjoy their massage. Aromatherapy is proven to aid in relaxation, which is why Barkdoll

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Massage Therapy offers a variety of essential oils and scents that can be used in collaboration with any other style of massage. Most often used with a Swedish massage, aromatherapy oils are applied by Karla during your massage to enhance the massage experience. One local couple recently wrote, “We all have very busy schedules and it saves us time and stress to have Karla come right to our home. My husband has chronic pain and her weekly massages help him tremendously. Whether you just want a great stress reliever or you have a medical condition I would highly recommend Karla!”

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If you are looking for a fantastic way to improve morale at work, how about offering your employees a corporate seated massage? This is a fully clothed, seated massage that can be done right at the office. This style of massage focuses on the back, neck, shoulders, scalp, arms and hands. What a great way to let your employees know how much you care about them! My Massage with Karla I am a huge fan of massages. I go every chance I get, but to be honest, that isn’t very often. When I’m not busy with my family or writing for the Neighborhood News, I’m like most moms and am usually concerned with everyone else’s comfort over my own. That’s why I was so excited to be given the chance to experience one of Karla’s massages by the staff at Neighborhood News. (Thanks Jim!) Scheduling my massage turned out to be a breeze because Barkdoll Massage Therapy is one of the only places that offers evening massage appointments. It was all very easy for me since I wasn’t going to have to worry about driving anywhere or a

babysitter for the kids! On the evening of my massage appointment, I simply picked out a quiet room in the house, sent the kids outside to play with my hubby, and got ready to enjoy my massage. Karla arrived right on time and brought everything she needed with her. A true professional, Karla even wears a clinical massage uniform. Within just a few minutes Karla had set up the massage table and was set up and ready to go. I was really impressed with how quickly the room I had picked had been transformed. Before we started she spoke to me about what kind of massage treatment I wanted, and she asked if I had any injuries that she needed to be aware of. We decided on a combination Swedish and deep tissue massage. She also offered me many different aromatherapy options from rose oil to eucalyptus. I felt totally at ease, and while she stepped out of the room, I comfortably got onto the massage table and got settled. When Karla came back in a moment later, she put on what I like to call “massage music,” and spoke to me about what she was going to do before she began. To my surprise, I

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was even more relaxed because I was at home. I enjoyed the entire hour instead of wondering how many minutes had passed, or wondering about the kids. I felt safe, pampered and well cared for. After my massage, I felt like a softened stick of butter, and I was able to just put on my slippers instead of my shoes! This was an incredibly cool experience that made me feel more centered, and really changed my outlook. I felt great for days and my entire family could see what a difference it made for me both physically and emotionally. I can see that a massage with Karla would be a great gift, which is why I’m so happy that she offers gift certificates, but one of the best parts about Barkdoll Massage Therapy is how affordable it is. I might not have to wait for a special occasion because her pricing is competitive and affordable enough to fit into anyone’s budget on a regular basis. From now on, I’m going to take better care of myself, and that includes having massage treatments from Barkdoll Massage Therapy on a regular basis. See you in a few weeks Karla!

Barkdoll Massage Therapy is an entirely mobile massage therapy business that comes to you. Karla Barkdoll (License # MA47546) is available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or to request more information about massage packages, corporate events or gift certificates, call (727) 3726389 or email Karla at barkdollmassagetherapy@yahoo.com. Find more information online at www.barkdollmassagetherapy.com.

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“Green Market Café” Continued from page 1 won’t find any prepackaged, full-ofpreservative products at Green Market Café! Not only do you receive wonderful service, healthy meals and aesthetically pleasing presentation; Green Market Café is fun and a great setting to get your morning started in, have a lunch date or end your day in a healthy way! The portions are phenomenal at Green Market Café, so make sure you arrive hungry and ready to get your money’s worth. With more than 100 menu items to choose from, everyone will find something they love at Green Market Café. My grandmother Priscilla and I recently visited for a lunch outing and we had tons of leftovers to bring home! She ordered one of Green Market’s specialty grilled flatbreads – the deliciously fresh baked bread was filled with baked baby portabella mushrooms, all-natural baked chicken, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and a light mayo spread. She said, “My sandwich was absolutely perfect. It was just what I wanted and more! The gorgonzola cheese paired with the mushrooms was a great mar-

riage of savory flavors.” She told me I must bring her back for lunch again so she can try another delectable sandwich. I tried a wrap with mushroom and brie – let me tell you, I am a good eater and could only finish half of my wrap. It was the bomb, comprised of the deliciously wrapped all-natural baked chicken combined with baked baby portabella mushrooms, brie cheese, peppers and house dressing! The meal came with a choice of balsamic cucumbers, kettle chips, hummus chips or a cup of soup. We both opted for the balsamic cucumbers, which were crisp and delicately topped with crumbled feta and balsamic vinaigrette. Our lunches even came with a cup of frozen yogurt, which neither of us could turn down! My grandmother enjoyed the delicious vanilla coconut and I sampled Green Market Café’s original flavor Taro, which is a tart berry mixture of frozen deliciousness and the perfect treat to end a fantastically fresh meal! Green Market Café offers a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Breakfast menu items include fresh, healthy flatbread breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit options and a complimen-

tary cup of coffee. Lunch and Dinner choices are all tasty and beautifully crafted. Deliciously fresh soups that are prepared daily will warm you up and are the perfect addition to any meal. Try the butternut squash, tomato basil or one of the seasonal creations, all made piping hot and fresh to order! The rice bowls at green market Café are made with healthy brown rice and a mixture of fresh vegetables. Try a veggie bowl or if you’re looking for lean healthy protein, the Asian bowl is

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event catered! Spend $100 on catering and receive a $20 gift card or spend $200 on catering and receive a $40 gift card. Green Market Café is always looking for a way to give you the best (Left) Brie and Baby Bella Mushroom wrap with savory all-natural chicken is delicious! deals possible! (Right) Specialty grilled flatbreads sandwich comprised of baked baby portabellas, all-natural baked Green Marchicken, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and a light mayo spread - “Perfect,” says patron Priscilla. ket Café Daily Side choices for these items include balsamic cucumbers, kettle chips, hummus chips or a cup of soup Specials Green Market Catering: Fresh & melt in your mouth! Green Market Café is ever pleasFast Delivery! Salads at Green Market café are ing and provides great food with Andrew is proud that he is able to extraordinary. No dull, limp lettuce friendly customer service. The team aldeliver within a 15-mile radius and here! The Green Market Salad is one ways has new specialty items, so you’ll provide fresh, catered delicacies to loof my favorites with mixed greens, never have to try the same thing twice cals throughout the community. topped with onions, mandarin or(even though I am sure you will want Whether you have a holiday party, anges, strawberries, pecans, cranberry to)! Andrew realizes how important it raisings, gorgonzola cheese and honey sporting event, special birthday, office is for people to be able to enjoy themmeeting or just want to provide lunch poppy seed dressing! Perfection in a selves while dining out on a budget so for your friends and family, Green bowl; fresh, healthy and fulfilling to he created fantastic specials for his Market Café is on wheels, bringing even the most ravenous eater! guests. Finish your meal with a sweet, yet quality, fresh food to your door! SalDaily Specials at Green Market ads, Wraps, Rice Bowls, Soups and healthy frozen yogurt treat. There is Café include Double Punch Mondays, Combination Platters are available. no reason not to try one because where customers receive double Green Market Café gives all customers Deliveries are made on an appointpunches on their Green Market or ment basis, so call ahead to reserve a a free small yogurt with any sandwich Kiwi Punch Card and $2 Tuesdays – spot for a delivery or to have your or entrée order.

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enjoy $2 small frozen yogurts (toppings are additional). Come in Wednesdays and take advantage of free toppings on your yogurt purchase. Thursdays, all kids 10 and under eat free with an adult purchase (limit two kids meals per adult purchase). On Sunday enjoy a free cup of soup with any purchase of $7.79 or more (this offer is valid for dine-in only from 4 p.m. until close). Green Market Café has a special that runs all day everyday where customers can get a movie ticket to AMC Woodlands Square 20 and small yogurt for $9. You just cannot beat the great deals or the fabulous food at Green Market Café! Drop in and treat yourself to a healthy meal that won’t cause any guilt and will leave you walking out with a smile and pep in your step! Green Market Café is located at 3150 Tampa Road, Unit 1A in Oldsmar. Hours are Mon. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tues. – Thurs. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Fri.; 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. on Sat.; and 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sun. For more information, to place an order for pickup, or for catering information, call (727) 787-5494 or visit www.GreenMarketCafe.com.

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NOVEMBER 2013

For Ad Info 727-943-2946 • www.NeighborhoodNewsFL.com

NOVEMBER 2013

East Lake Area Neighborhood News