Trinity - Vol. 10, Issue 11, November 2014

Vol. 10, Issue 11, November 2014

Your neighborhood. Your magazine.

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree

Dr. Machhar of Healthcare Associates of Pasco Voted #1 in Florida! up is excellent. The doctor has patience and answers questions and concerns well. Dr. Machhar has a excellent network of doctors to refer to – cardiologists, orthopedist, ear and eye care specialists.”

By Kim Thomas If you have a kitchen, then BergHOFF has something you need and a lot of things you will want!

BergHOFF in Odessa is a must-stop this holiday season. For one thing, it is convenient to drive to – from East Lake, you can take East Lake Road to Trinity Boulevard up to State Road 54, where you will turn left, and look for the big BergHOFF building on the right with plenty of parking. It is brilliantly laid out and a wonderland of kitchen products, so it is fun!

BergHOFF truly is for everyone, from the chef, to the newlywed couple just setting up their kitchen, to those who want to update and upgrade their cookware.

The industrial-sized showroom is a chef’s dream, but everyday cooks fall in love with the store too. BergHOFF offers a complete spectrum of products in cookware, cutlery, flatware, dinnerware and cook’s tools with more than 3,000 products available.

With BergHOFF in the area we have a unique shopping opportunity!

Founded in 1964, BergHOFF operates in 65 countries, has its own inhouse designers, and is known worldwide for its award-winning European designed cookware. The only BergHOFF location in North America – and it’s open to the public – is in Odessa and people travel from all over Florida and from throughout the United States just to visit this store.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Dining Contest Winners...........3 Community Calendar...............4 Community News Briefs......6-7 Anthony’s..........................10-11 Pediatric Associates Tampa Bay...................................14-15 Moser’s Home Solutions.22-23 RMCBP GME Program.......26-27 Brix 33 Fine Wines & Bistro.........................30-31 Universal FWS.......................34 How Do You Do Turkey?.....36-37 Head 2 Toe Salon.............38-39 Maharajh Acupuncture & Regenerative Medicine.........42 Area Rugs Direct..................46 Colored Classifieds...............58

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Concierge Medical Treatment at No Cost to You! The term “concierge” is synonymous with extra-special treatment. In a medical world where our medical care is often dictated by our insurance plans, many doctors have added a concierge option to their practices, offering same day appointments with their physician, 24 hour on-call availability, minimal wait times and more, but at a price. At some practices, the See “Dr. Machhar” on page 50

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If you’re looking for a physician who will put your needs first, give you the highest quality care around, and give you that concierge treatment at no extra charge, you’re looking for Prakash Machhar, M.D., P.A., of Healthcare Associates of Pasco.

Located in the Greenbrook Medical Center at 6811 S.R. 54 in New Port Richey, Dr. Machhar is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and specializes in geriatric and primary care. Offering dependable, reliable care to his patients for more than 20 years, Dr. Machhar’s patients know that they can depend on him no matter what kind of healthcare concern they may face.

Specializing in working with elderly patients on medical conditions that they often face, such as diabetes, cardiology-related conditions, osteoporosis, lung disease, high blood pressure, and arthritis, Dr. Machhar offers screenings for skin, colon, prostate and breast cancer, as well as computerized testing for emphysema and other smokingrelated and lung disease issues.

One patient said, “Dr. Machhar properly diagnosed the immediate need for a pacemaker. Also, an early diagnosis of osteoarthritis. Dr. Machhar is a superb primary care physician.

Myself and my wife have used him for the past 12 years with satisfaction.

Dr. Machhar has an excellent manner and is a non-alarmist. He does not overprescribe medications. His follow-

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Congratulations to Winners of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest!

From The Editor Kim Thomas We are excited to announce the winners of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest. Each year, we look forward to this contest because it is exciting to see how many responses we will get, and it gives us a chance to give back to our readers as a thank you for your support. This year, as in the past, our readers responded with gusto, with hundreds sending us their votes for favorite restaurants in the area. We have some excellent eateries and in some of the categories, we wish we could announce two winners because it was a close contest right up to the last entries!

Not surprising to us, some of your favorite restaurants also happen to be some of our favorite advertisers and while we congratulate all of the top contending restaurants, we want to give special congratulations to the excellent restaurants that advertise in

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Zen Forrest was the number one pick for an Asian restaurant. Christo’s was the number one choice for breakfast and lunch, barely edging ahead of Toast in the breakfast category. Rossi Ristorante Italiano was the favorite Italian restaurant, but Taso Italiano was a close second! Anthony’s took the prize for the number one Pizza Joint. And, TCBY is the top spot for frozen delishiousness! See a full list of the top-voted restaurants on page 40.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual dining contest and congratulations to the randomly chosen winners who will receive dining gift certificates to popular local restaurants. The Grand Prize Winner of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ 2014 Dining Contest is Marie Neven, a resident of the Veteran’s Village neighborhood. Marie will receive $100 in dining gift certificates to local restaurants!

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Congratulations to the runner-up winners, who will each receive $25 in dining gift certificates: Nicole Lefever of Riverside Village, Joyce Heissner of Hunter’s Ridge, Mary Ann Sciortino of Heritage Lakes, George Safarikas of Trinity Oaks and Frank Pfleegor of the Hunter’s Ridge neighborhood.

Thank you all for your entries!

Correction In the October issue, we published an article about the Law Office of Charles S. Philips that had incorrect information regarding insurance coverage. This was a mistake by our editorial department and was in no way the fault of Attorney Philips or anyone at his office, as they did not have the chance to review the article. We deeply apologize for this error.

Please look for the corrected feature article for the Law Office of Charles S. Philips in the upcoming December issue of NN&L.

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Community Calendar

MUSIC FOR MUTTS Nov. 30, 2–10 PM––Music For Mutts is concert to benefit Canine Estates that will be held at Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N in St. Petersburg. In addition to live music, there will be festivities, games and a 50/50 drawing. The bands start at 5:30.

This fun evening will feature three amazing bands: The Black Honkeys, Stormbringer and Pat Dalton Gang.

Be a Sponsor: $500 sponsorship includes: • Company Banner at Event • Company Logo on all Advertising Materials • 10 Event Tickets • Access to VIP Suite For more information on sponsorship, please call 727-412-0558 or 239-851-1468, or email: director@canineestates.com Join the Fun: Advance tickets are $10 for general admission (www.ticketfly.com). General admission tickets at the door are $15.

VIP Suites are $200 and can be reserved by emailing: Director@CanineEstates.com.

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Proceeds benefit Canine Estates, Inc., a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) adoption and sanctuary facility for small dogs. See ad on page 56 of this publication.

Walk a Hound Lose a Pound Nov. 22, 10 AM–Noon––The New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department will be having Walk a Hound Lose a Pound event around Orange Lake located at 6342 Circle Blvd. in New Port Richey.

There will be adoptable pets, children’s activities, healthy snacks, an agility course for dogs and owners, and goodie bags and giveaways while supplies last. There will also be a people and pet food drive benefiting the Well Worship Center and the Suncoast SPCA. The first 100 people to bring in a pet and people food item will receive a free t-shirt.

For more information, please call (727) 841-4560 or email bornflethc@cityofnewportrichey.org.

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28th Annual River Crossing Garage Sale is HUGE! Rain or Shine! Fri., Dec 5 & Sat., Dec. 6, 9 AM – 3 PM––Since 1987, the River Crossing neighborhood has been holding its annual garage sale. You might wnat to pack a lunch- this is a big one!

It will be held rain or shine! River Crossing will keep with the tradition and of the 360 homes, at least 50 families will participate with items ranging from antiques, clothing, tools, household items, jewelry, electronics, books, knick-knacks, and much more! You’ve got nothing to lose but the best deals in town. Many families choose to contribute part of their proceeds to local charities.

Directions: Little Road to River Crossing Blvd. (look for the brick clock tower) in New Port Richey, 1 mile north of SR 54. For additional information, contact Allen Schwartz, president of River Crossing homeowner’s association, at (727) 3762134 (evenings only).

Trinity Marketplace Dec. 6, 10 AM–2 PM––Small and local businesses are gathering together for the Trinity Marketplace to show-

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case and sell their products at the Trinity Meeting Center, located at 7813 Mitchell Blvd, #106 in the Trinity Commons Plaza in New Port Richey, Florida. Please stop in to see the great offerings from local business like Time for Wine, as well as Scentsy, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, Young Living Oils, Goldenrod Apiaries and more.

There will be drawings for great items from these fabulous companies.

“This is the last marketplace for the year.” Joanne Krapf, the owner of the Trinity Meeting Center says, “It is an excellent opportuity to support our local business neighbors.”

This event is free and open to the public. For directions or more information, please email us at events@TrinityMeetingCenter.com or call 727.375.9700.

Christmas Concert & CD Signing to Support the United Methodist Children’s Home Sat., Dec. 6, 7 PM––Keystone United Methodist Church will host a concert featuring Glenn Elliott Stephens, a native Floridian and 12year Westchase resident, who is releasSee “Calendar” on page 20.

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NAMI Pasco Awards Each year during the first week of October, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pasco County Affiliate, recognizes and awards those in the community who have gone above and beyond to help those with mental illness and their families.

This year’s award recipients (left to right); Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the year, Deputy Curtis Adams, Pasco Sheriff Department; Provider of the Year, Kim Treanor, BayCare; Advocate of the Year Rick Barrett NAMI member; Media Award for East Pasco Heather Grzelka, Madeira Public Relations; Humanitarian of the Year Nancy Chancey, former head of ER Nursing at Tampa General Hospital; (not pictured) Media Award for West Pasco Rose Marie Seiber, Seiber Graphics and Legislator of the Year Public Defender, Bob

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atwww.patampabay.com or call the Trinity location at 727-376-4040.

Dillinger. Awards were presented at the 8th Annual Mental Illness Awareness Banquet on October 9th.

Pediatric Associates Tampa Bay’ Celebrates Grand Opening of Trinity location with Halloween Party!

Pediatric Associates Tampa Bay’s Trinity office celebrated their new location with a Grand Opening Halloween Party on Saturday, October 25th. Their new Trinity location is on SR 54 in the same shopping plaza as Bonefish Grill, Trinity Village Center.

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The Chamber of Commerce came out and held a ribbon cutting and there was lunch, face painting and giveaways for attendees. Drs. Alex Gomez, R. Enid Gaud, Fernando Arroyo, Alisha Pineiro and Lisa Hayes had a great time celebrating with patients and employees.

Pediatric Associates Tampa Bay currently has three Tampa Bay locations that are all open at least 6 days a week. Other locations are in Brandon/Riverview, Palm Harbor, and Coming Soon to St. Petersburg. To learn more about Pediatric Associates Tampa Bay, you can visit their website

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Business Development Week SMARTstart Challenge Businesses will compete over the next couple of months for prize money up to $10,000.

The SMARTstart Challenge is a business competition for new or growing companies in Pasco County. It is a collaborative effort being put on by the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, Pasco Economic Development Council, City of New Port Richey Economic Development and SCORE. Businesses will compete over the next couple of months for prize money up to $10,000 and a 6 month membership in the SMARTstart Business Incubator Program. Applications are available at www.westpasco.com, please return applications to 6345 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, 34652 or kcovey@pascoedc.com.

Applications will be evaluated on measures relating to important elements about the economics of the business and the ability of the applicant to be successful. Important elements will include; market potential and research, business experience of owner, evaluation of potential part-

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ners, financial considerations and viability of the business/idea.

“Our committee designed this challenge to engage new or growing companies in Pasco County in our 22nd Annual Business Development Week,” said Luby Sidoff, Chairman, Business Development Week 2015.

“They wanted to bring something new and exciting this year to the week-long series of events.”

See below for the complete process and deadlines: • November 28, 2014 – applications deadline by 5:00 p.m., 6345 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, 34652 • December 5, 2014 – application review The team will evaluate the applications according to the preapproved measures and select up to 10 businesses for oral presentations to be given on December 19, 2014.

• December 19, 2014 – oral presentations The 10 contestants will have 5 minutes to present their business/idea to a panel of judges. The judges will evaluate the business plan/idea and the quality of the presentation. Judges will question any aspect of the presentation within the categories identified for the completion. 3 or 4 finalists will be se-

lected for the January 29th competition.

• January 12th – 28th mentoring SMARTstart staff and advisors will meet with each finalist to determine what expertise is needed to create a mentor team that will help develop the final presentation for the business plan/idea.

• January 29, 2015 - SMARTstart Challenge Finals The finalists will have 5 minutes to present their plan followed by Q and A from the judges. The judges will select the winner and runners up for the competition. The winners will be announced at a reception following the presentations.

“This is a great opportunity for local businesses to get their name out in the community and earn funds to help their business grow,” explained Chip Wichmanowski, President, West Pasco Chamber of Commerce. “It will be exciting to see how the process unfolds.”

For more information on the SMARTstart Challenge please contact Krista Covey, SMARTStart Business Incubator Program Director & Economic Development Manager at 727-478-0670 or by email at kcovey@pascoedc.com.

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Anthony’s Italian Restaurant The Taste of Brooklyn in Trinity

By Dara Tucker In the Mitchell Crossing shopping center on the corner of Mitchell Boulevard and Little Road, you can find Brooklyn-style pizza and a variety of Italian meals, served with local hospitality. Karla Barkdoll has owned and operated the Trinity based restaurant since January 2007. Karla worked in the food service industry in various positions for years before she moved to the corporate world.

Anthony’s allows her to combine her work experiences, creating a customer focused and family friendly restaurant that is a staple Italian restaurant in our community.

Anthony’s menu includes traditional Italian appetizers such as crispy fried calamari, mussels drenched in marinara, and fresh bruschetta. Flat bread with feta, spinach and pine nuts or chicken wings that can come dripping with honey sauce, barbeque sauce or wing sauce, are an option when you’re in the mood for a more American fare. Sandwich options are great for lunch, but are also satisfying enough for dinner. Sandwiches such as shrimp parmigiana and the Italian combo come with chips or you can add fries and coleslaw for an additional $1.25. Dinners are served with soup or salad and your choice of linguini, spaghetti or penne. Anthony’s has three different red sauces for customers to choose from for their meals, truly satisfying their customers tastes!

Karla says, “I’ve always focused on our patrons. I feel it’s important to listen to their suggestions, so when

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a regular customer suggested we have a sauce that isn’t as sweet of an option we worked on creating a sauce that had more fresh garlic and white wine in it. The customer sampled three different red sauces that our chef Frank created for a tasting. As a result you can now order or traditional marinara, Corleone sauce, or Larry’s marinara, which isn’t as sweet. I’m sure it will be a big hit with other customers, too.”

N.Y. Style Pizza Since Anthony’s first opened in 2001 the restaurant’s pizza chef has been Ernie, a Brooklyn born pizza connoisseur. Whether you prefer thin crust, stuffed pizza, white pizza, Sicilian, or even brick oven pizza, Anthony’s can make it for you. Their extra large is 16 inches wide, but they also have a 24-inch pizza, and a 30inch pizza, which is too large for a takeout box so it can only be ordered as dine-in! Toppings range from typical pepperoni to more exotic combinations like artichoke hearts and sundried tomatoes. If you are looking to order several pizzas at once, Anthony’s ovens can accommodate it – they can cook 24 pies every eight minutes! Mitchell High School varsity basketball coach Jared St. Charles uses Anthony’s pizza for concessions at their games because they can handle the quantity of pizzas the high school needs.

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specials, with the exception of Monday, are dine-in only, and don’t require a coupon.

Monday––A 16” cheese pizza is only $8.75.

Tuesday––Get two dinners for the price of one (pasta, eggplant or chicken dinners).

Wednesday––Enjoy 2 free glasses of wine or beer with the purchase of 2 dinner entrees.

Thursday––Kids eat free and “Tony the Balloon Guy” makes unique hats for the kids (one free kids meal with the purchase of one dinner entrée).

Friday, Saturday and Sunday–– Dinner for two – pick two different items for $19.45 lasagna, manicotti, stuffed shells, veal, eggplant, chicken parm (choice of pasta) and comes with

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a choice of dessert. I highly recommend their tiramisu!

Karla also wants to thank her regulars with a customer loyalty program for lunch and pizzas. With a loyalty card, when you buy five lunches you get the sixth for free, and when you buy ten pizzas you get your eleventh cheese pizza for free.

Catering Made Easy Anthony’s caters full trays (feeds 18-20 people) and half tray (feeds 810) of many of their menu items.

Karla has put together a catering menu which makes it very easy to insure that the foods you choose will travel well and still be warm when they’re presented to your guests.

Catering with Anthony’s is an excellent option during the holidays for

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both parties and family get-togethers.

When you don’t have to worry about the quality of the food you serve your guests it makes your get together even more enjoyable for you – and delicious for your guests! Full meals of lasagna, veal piccata, sides of sausage and peppers or broccoli with garlic and oil are just some of the options off the catering menu. Or, if you’re looking for more finger foods you can choose catering items such as vegetable platters, cheese platters, and cold cut platters.

Kim Thomas turned to Anthony’s for catering when she and her husband

hosted an engagement party for their son. She says, “I knew exactly where to go to build a satisfying and delicious menu for a hungry, young crowd. The sausage and peppers were a huge hit! One of our bride-to-be’s guests was a chef and when he found out the food was from Anthony’s Italian Restaurant in Trinity, he said, ‘Now I know why everything tastes amazing – Anthony’s is the real deal!’

Plus the serving sizes are plentiful! I didn’t have to worry about running out of food.”

Loyal patron Harris Taylor has been eating at Anthony’s twice a week

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for eight years, and he says that he passes several other Italian restaurants to get to Anthony’s. Harris says, “They have a top notch chef here, and I can always get something different such as spinach lasagna or grandma’s lasagna. I suggested to Karla that I thought she could make a great white spinach pizza like I use to get in New York, and she made it, and even better than I had in New York! It’s a great family friendly atmosphere in here, and they have a terrific hard working owner who listens to their customers.

They concentrate to be the best at what they do.”

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It’s easy to get Anthony’s right to your door with their widespread delivery area. Anthony’s will deliver from Ridgemoor Boulevard in East Lake, north to Ridge Road in New Port Richey, and as far east as just past the Suncoast Parkway.

Anthony’s Italian Restaurant is located at 8809 Mitchell Blvd. at the Mitchells Crossing plaza in Trinity. They are open Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and from noon–10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. View the menu online at www.anthonysoftrinity.com, and call Anthony’s at (727) 372-1663.

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Trinity Welcomes Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay

By Julie Kanehl Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay is new to the Trinity area, but not new to Florida by any means. One of the oldest and largest pediatric groups in the U.S., Pediatric Associates was originally founded in Hollywood, Florida in 1955. Ever since, they have been providing exceptional care to its families for four generations and counting.

One of the first pediatric medical practices to offer multiple locations, Pediatric Associates has been leading the way for pediatric care in our state for nearly 60 years. The newest location opened right here in Trinity a few months ago and has been very warmly received by the many families in Trinity. Conveniently located in the Trinity Village Center at the corner of State Road 54 and Duck Slough Boulevard, Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay offers care for children 365 days a year.

That’s good, because we all know that our kids always get sick at the worst possible times!

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Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay offers exceptional medical care for your child 365 days a year! practices that are all part of the larger practice, and three locations currently make up the Tampa Bay group including Trinity, Palm Harbor and Brandon. These three locations work together to make sure that your child receives care whether it’s a Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., or a Sunday morning at 9 a.m., so whenever you child is sick, they’re ready!

Providing Access to Pediatricians 365 Days a Year!

Alexander H. Gomez-Luengas,

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M.D., FAAP, splits his time between the Trinity and the Palm Harbor locations. Passionate and proud of the practice, Dr. Gomez (as he is called by patients) says, “What makes us different is our core values and our core mission to enhance the lives of children and their families in the community. Our goal is to deliver excellent healthcare and service in a compassionate and healthy environment.”

These values – innovation, accountability, service, excellence, collaboration, and community – work

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together to create a practice that is streamlined, professional and ready to tackle any emergency.

Offering care for children and young adults all the way up to the age of 21, Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay is a network of doctors who have families themselves, and who understand the urgency that comes along with being a parent of a sick child.

While having the ability to offer multiple locations with many physicians at the ready, Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay really does take a patient-

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centered approach and encourage a continuity of care with one doctor when possible. This helps children and families become more comfortable with going to the doctor and knowing what to expect when they arrive at their appointment.

Pediatric Associates understands that children and patients may have a preference, which is why they carefully choose a diverse group of expert pediatricians for each location – male, female, bilingual! In addition to Dr. Gomez, the Trinity office also has three other amazing physicians on staff including: Fernando L. Arroyo, M.D., FAAP; R. Enid Gaud, M.D., FAAP; and Lisa Hayes, D.O. The new location also includes an in-house laboratory where they can study urine and blood, and test for popular childhood illnesses such as Strep and Mono right there while you wait.

Dr. Gomez says, “We take a conservative approach and we avoid the overuse of antibiotics and medications, as well as any unnecessary testing.”

Salina Pistone said, “I switched pediatricians about 3 months ago and decided to try Dr. Gomez to see my 4-month-old daughter and my 9-yearold son… Best decision ever. He is wonderful. Always makes me feel like

he truly cares and gives us his undivided attention, which I feel is hard to come by with most doctors. I will be taking my children to him as long as he is here!”

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Decorated in bright, Floridathemed colors, the Trinity location is impeccably clean and amazingly organized. Additionally, the physicians at Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay are completely committed to your comfort as a family, which is why newborns are taken back to their private room immediately after check-in. The waiting rooms have ample space and allow for a completely separate area for children who are well, and then one for when they are not well. This takes the fear out of taking your healthy child in for a physical or well visit during cold and flu season. It’s their approach to the whole family that really sets them apart.

When it comes to developmental or environmental factors such as obesity, asthma, ADHD and autism detection, the physicians at Pediatric Associates are educated, prepared and ready to help. They know that each child is different and unique, just like each family is unique. Their

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approach to children is simply patient-centered, one-on-one and personal.

Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay also offers classes and informational seminars for families within the community, even if your child is not a patient! For example, they offer free CPR training for families each month, as well as free infant car seat inspections. Additionally, if you’re expecting a child, Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay offers prenatal classes and visits free of charge, which is phenomenal. Creating a relationship with your doctor is vital at any age, but especially in the early months and years! Having the chance to sit down and meet your doctor and ask questions is incredibly important and can give the priceless gift of peace of mind.

If your child needs a referral to a specialist, the professional and considerate staff at Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay will work with the family to get an appointment as soon as possible, while navigating the insurance obstacles for you. Because they offer electronic health records, it’s easy for other doctors, pharmacies and even hospitals to have instant access to your child’s important medical history.

Additionally, if you’re a busy parent (and who isn’t?), and you have a quick question for the doctor, but don’t think that your child necessarily needs an appointment, the doctors at Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay will take your call and take the time to answer your questions, which can avoid unnecessary appointments. They truly understand how difficult it can be for

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busy, working families when there’s a question or a concern. This is why they make their office as accessible as possible to the families in the community.

Dr. Gomez-Luengas says, “We all love kids, we’re down to earth and we offer professional care.” He adds, “We also accept most insurance companies including Medicaid. Everyone deserves a good quality pediatrician.”

Pediatric Associates of Tampa Bay is located in the Trinity Village Center at 10710 S.R. 54 in Trinity.

They offer pediatric care 365 days a year, with the Trinity location being specifically open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with After Hours Sick Care availability Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6–8:30 p.m., as well as Sunday mornings from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

To make an appointment, please call 727-376-4040. Find more information on the website, pediatricassociatestampabay.com.

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“Calendar” Continued from page 4 ing his 2nd Christmas CD on the Clear Track Productions Label. His newest CD, “The Christmas Gift; wrapped in Red” will be performed live at the Keystone United Methodist Church, at 16301 Race Track Road in Odessa.

The concert, CD signing and the reception are free! All proceeds from CD sales on Dec. 6 will benefit the United Methodist Children’s Home in Deland, Florida. Glenn previously released a CD entitled, “Then Sings My Soul.songs of Inspiration” as a fund raiser for P.A.W.S. for Autism in conjunction with Miss Alabama, Anna Laura Bryan (MAO). Glenn was recently named by Tampa Go-Go as a “Local Artist Worth Watching” and has been ranked #1 in the Contemporary Christian/Gospel genre for the state and in the top 75 nationwide by Reverbnation since 2012. For more on Glenn Elliott Stephens, visit his website at www.glennelliottstephens.com or www.reverbnation.com/glennelliottstephens.com.

Save the Date: “How the Grinch Saved Christmas” Dec. 12, 7–11 PM––West Pasco

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Business Association is holding their 4th Annual “How The Grinch Saved Christmas”at Seven Springs Country Club. Relax with friends, network and support two local families in need.

Auctions, raffles, sweets, treats and eats, live music and lots of Holiday cheer.

Contests for Ugliest Sweater, Best Holiday Sox, and Grinch/Whoville look alike.

For more information or to buy tickets or donate, please visit the website at www.WPBA.biz or contact Delynn at 727-934-9348 or delynn@advisorsmortgagegroup.net Order your tickets early as this event sells out.

Luncheon with Guest Speaker Tony Michaelides Tues., Dec. 16, 12 PM––Heritage Springs Clubhouse luncheon is $19.75 (including tax and gratuity).

Tony Michaelides has worked with some of the world’s biggest selling artists, in fact artists whose combined record sales have been well in excess of a BILLION. (U2, David Bowie, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Bob Marley, Massive Attack, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, Matchbox Twenty, New Order, Annie Lennox, The Stone Roses, etc. He spent seven years work-

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ing with the two Simons, Cowell and Fuller. His book, The Insights Collection (Lessons learned from Rock and Roll), is littered with wonderful stories and valuable lessons. “It’s about the music industry and it’s about the people he met along the way. It’s about teaching some and learning from others, it’s about how they stared at failure and how they handled success. It’s about where they came from, where they went and what happened to them in between.”

Tony has embraced all the things in life that most of us are afraid to address, eager to avoid, or too scared to attempt. Now for the first time he has decided to share those experiences and the lessons he learned from Rock and Roll in a way that everyone can relate to. Engaging with all in a genuine and down-to-earth manner, his storytelling is captivating, the kind of stuff that you won’t forget! Tickets are available at the Herritage Springs Clubhouse, or call 727-372-5411.

A Christmas “Ju-bell-ation” Concert Sun., Dec. 14, 2 PM––The Suncoast Bronze Ringers – a community handbell choir – presents: A Christmas “Ju-bell-ation” concert to be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church of

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Seven Springs, located at 8928 Cypress Lakes Blvd in New Port Richey.

Cost: Free (a free-will offering will be collected). For more information, call 727-372-7203.

Tampa Bay Basket Brigade Xcel 360 Sports and Fitness Academy has partnered up with the Anthony Robbins Foundation's International Basket Brigade to create the Tampa Bay Basket Brigade, and have made it their mission to feed as many families as possible in the Tampa Bay Area this Thanksgiving.

Many local families, school organizations and other local businesses have joined forces with Tampa Bay Basket Brigade to accomplish this goal and help teach our local youth the importance of selflessly giving to others.

“As a kid a local organization helped us out with baskets of food during the holidays when times were tough. That basket of food made our Thanksgivings possible. I want to pay it forward and help out other families that may be struggling this holiday season ,” said Chris Highbrown, cofounder of Tampa Bay Basket Brigade and founder of Xcel 360 Sports and Fitness Center. He adds that this is a

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great way for families to come together to help other families in our community. Groups of volunteers will come together and build these baskets of joy for hundreds of families this November.

“Yes, we train kids to become great athletes and achieve cheerleading, tumbling and parkour skills they may have never thought possible, but more so, we pride ourselves in teaching our kids the importance of hard work, positive thinking and giving. The Basket Brigade is just another way for us to do just that” said Jennifer Mitchell, cofounder of Tampa Bay Basket Brigade

and Director of Xcel 360 All Star Cheer.

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful and a great opportunity to help other families that may be experiencing difficulty. Knowing you helped make another family’s Thanksgiving celebration possible will make your celebratory feast feel even more meaningful. For more information or to volunteer and/or donate please email the Tampa Bay Basket Brigade at helpingothers@xcel360.com or visit the website online at www.TampaBayBasketBrigade.com

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Moser’s Home Solutions – Maintenance Made Easy

By Dara Tucker Maintaining your residence can be overwhelming. It seems especially so as we head into the holiday season, when we tend to be the busiest yet also have more guests over our house than any other time of year.

Whether you have a just an item or two that needs fixing as we enter into the holidays, your “honey do” list is growing out of control, or you need a full kitchen remodel, Moser’s Home Solutions can tackle your projects at a great value.

Owner and operator Mark Moser worked as a part time handyman for 17 years while he also worked in the corporate world. Mark enjoyed his years of satisfied customers, and watched his part time business grow through word of mouth. Two and a half years ago when his corporate position was outsourced to another country, Mark knew it was the perfect time to turn the handyman business he loved into a larger company.

Moser’s Home Solutions has continued to grow in the past two years.

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New cabinets and floors can completely transform the look of your room with Moser’s Home Solutions.

Owner and operator Mark Moser is committed to being your handyman.

Mark is now taking on larger jobs such as full kitchen and bath remodels since he started teaming with a local contractor, which will allow the business to further expand over the years.

Moser’s Home Solutions handles all aspects of home maintenance from cleaning windows to full remodels.

Just some of the examples of how Mark can help maintain your residence includes fixing drywall and repair, window and door trim repair, caulking

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and weatherproofing, pressure washing, cleaning out gutters, and landscaping. If you are looking to update the look of your house Mark can paint the exterior and interior, install ceramic tile, and laminate or wood flooring. Installation of window treatments are easily completed by Mark and at very competitive prices.

These small changes can create a completely new look to your home.

When you’re ready Mark comes out to your residence in North Pinellas or Pasco County for a free estimate. He can guide you as you pick

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out materials since he knows the best places to purchase high quality materials for a good value. Mark also can advice you on products other customers have used in the past and been pleased with.

As a satisfied customer says, “Mark came to our house twice – on time both times. He is a very nice man, friendly and efficient. I had an estimate from another handyman and it was 3 times higher than Mark’s price. He is very diligent and very honest in his pricing. He will be our handyman from now on.”

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There’s no need to wait any longer to fix your home’s troublesome problems.

With Moser’s Home Solutions’ excellent reputation you can feel confident in the quality of their work.

In addition to regular home maintenance, Moser’s Home Solutions also works on rental property repairs, and foreclosure cleanouts.

Mark explains he works with realtors to help to repair houses before owners put their house on the market to sell, and provides estimates of prices for future homeowners before they buy a house.

Carole Brooker says, “Mark was great! Very prompt and professional!

We had a wall of mirrors that had been removed and he fixed the wall and it looks great! Also, on his way out, he noticed our storm door was not shutting correctly and fixed that

also. Mark can do about anything and he is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work. Do not hesitate to call him! Everything was great! He came back a week later and did some other jobs for us! We asked him if he would hang some blinds for my Mom because she got a new porch and needs some window treatments to keep the porch cooler.”

After working nearly twenty years in a different profession, and doing home maintenance only part time, it’s clear that Mark Moser couldn’t be happier to help people maintain their properties full time.

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him he loves his work.

Mark explains, “Being able to see a satisfied customer is worth even more than the pay. I love being my own boss. I’ve never had a complaint yet. Much of my business is repeat business, and through word of mouth.”

Owner and operator Mark Moser is insured and partners with a licensed contractor on larger projects such as full kitchen and bath remodels. Moser’s Home Solutions, LLC provides free estimates, and high quality work has earned them an “A” rating on Angie’s List. Moser’s

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Home Solutions accepts all major credit cards. In addition to reasonable prices, senior citizen and veterans receive a ten percent discount.

For a free estimate and more information on how Mark Moser at Moser’s Home Solutions, LLC can meet your home maintenance needs call 727-569-7072 or 727505-6442.

To see more before and after pictures of Mark Moser’s quality work visit the company’s website at www.moserhomesolutions.com.

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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s New Graduate Medical Education Center is Where Residents Learn to Practice Medicine from the Heart

By Kim Thomas It is fitting that Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point hospital’s logo incorporates the symbol of a heart.

For one, RMCBP is well known by physicians throughout Florida and beyond for its stellar programs, including the nationally acclaimed Heart Institute and the Arrhythmia Center of Florida. In fact, RMCBP was recognized in US News and World Report as one of the “Top 50 Hospitals in the Nation” for heart and heart surgery.

A recent visit to RMCBP’s new Graduate Medical Education Center to learn more about the hospital’s new Osteopathic Internal Medicine Residency Program made me think of another reason the simply sketched heart, familiar to us since childhood, fits – it symbolizes love. When you put your heart into something, your motivation is love, and the doctors who are working alongside the first round of residents in RMCBP’s Osteopathic Internal Medicine Residency Program are not only teaching the residents the technical aspects of medicine, but they also are mentoring these young doctors to really care for their patients and to provide medical care from the heart.

Dr. Michael Strobbe, Program Director, is very excited about the Graduate Medical Education Program, which is the first of its kind in Pasco County. He and his colleagues worked for a year preparing for the Graduate Medical Education program at RMCBP.

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Dr. Strobbe, says, “It is really nice to give back and it just feels great to know that we get to help train these doctors, and many will stay in the community. Sixty-seven percent of residents stay within 100 miles of their graduating program.” He adds, “We have a fantastic group of residents.

They get along well with each other, the staff and the ancillary staff. I feel blessed to be program director.”

In addition to Program Director Michael Strobbe, DO the Osteopathic

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Internal Medicine Residency Program includes Director of Osteopathic Medical Education Steve Strobbe, DO and Chief Medical Officer Joseph Pino, MD, MBA, as well as Administrative Director Mindy Trawle.

The inaugural class of resident physicians includes second year resident Katie Groff, DO, from Lake Erie College of Medicine. First year residents are: Camille Alfonso, DO, Lake Erie College of Medicine; Jonathan Lind, DO, Rocky Vista University

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College of Medicine; David Otis, DO, Western University College of Medicine; Giles Roberts, DO, Edward Via VA College of Medicine; James Shepard, DO, Philadelphia College of Medicine; Woody Taves, DO, Lake Erie College of Medicine.

The program accepts six new residents each year, with a maximum capacity of eighteen residents, which will be achieved by year three of the program. The internal medicine residency program was approved by the AOA in

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Left: Dr. Taves and Dr. Strobbe at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Medical Education Center Right: Residents from Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point’s Osteopathic Internal Medicine Residency Program August 2013. This is the hospital’s first step in developing graduate medical education residency programs in a logical progression as Bayonet Point continues to expand its tertiary and specialty programs.

The residents will benefit from learning at a Level II Trauma Center, where they will experience hands-on learning. Residents will also see patients at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Port Richey, which has been a trusted place for families seeking quality medical care for more than 32 years. Interestingly, Dr. Michael Strobbe, his wife Dr. Amy Strobbe, and Dr. Nick

Strobbe are providers at the Gulf Coast Medical Center, which was founded by their father, Steven Strobbe, DO. Learning that Dr. Strobbe is from a family of physicians who have been long-time providers in the area explains why he is so passionate about this new program, stating, “It is an honor to be moving forward and training the next generation of healthcare providers.”

Mindy Trawles explains the benefits of the residents to having the broad range of experience that the Graduate Medical Education Program provides.

She says, “The purpose of the continu-

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ity of care that the residents get to experience at Gulf Coast Medical Clinic is that it lets them develop relationships with their own panel of patients.

So they not only learn in acute hospital setting, but also in the outpatient setting.” Dr. Strobbe adds, “One of the most satisfying things is to care for an entire family’s medical needs. It’s very rewarding.”

First-year resident Woody Taves, DO, is finding the program rewarding, and though residents must put in a superhero’s quota of hours – up to 80 a week – they are provided with what they need to be successful. Dr.

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Taves says, “Everyone takes very good care of us here and we have great exposure. Florida really is a melting pot and we have a very diverse patient population. I’ve seen patients from their teens into their nineties.”

Dr. Taves is a native Floridian who grew up in nearby Lakeland, so having this program at RMCBP means he can stay here in Florida. He plans on practicing “mother medicine,” his term for good, old-fashioned medical care based on internal medicine. Satisfying my curiosity about the term, Dr. Taves explains that while serving in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at a Navy base in San Diego where one of the doctors teaching told them, “Everything comes back to ‘mother medicine.’” Dr. Taves has a four-year commitment to the Air Force following his residency and then he plans to return to Florida to practice. His term “mother medicine” seems like a good way to describe medical care that is provided from the heart.

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is located at 14000 Fivay Road in Hudson.

For additional information on Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point visit www.rmchealth.com.

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Brix 33 Fine Wines & Bistro

By Katie Thomas Trinity welcomes the arrival of Brix 33! Located on State Road 54, Brix 33 Fine Wines & Bistro encompasses everything an upscale restaurant and wine bar should. From relaxing music, tasteful décor and splendid wines to choose from to a fully stocked wine store, tasting parties and deliciously prepared menu items. Wining and dining doesn’t get better than Brix 33. The relaxed atmosphere paired with the delectable dishes and unique wine selections will have you coming back time and time again.

Brix 33 provides the community with exceptional dining, well-rounded retail selections of fine wines, and a perfect social atmosphere. Brix 33 is the brainchild of Richard Scherch, Dan Clark and Mark Malowski.

Richard, once an engineer, handles the administrative side of the business, and is the talent behind the subtle yet gorgeous detailed touches in décor. Dan is the former proprietor of The Wine Loft and has more than 25 years of experience in the wine industry. Execu-

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tive Chef Mark is a culinary artist who hails from New York and spent part of his career running some of the finest kitchens in hotels.

Dan, Mark and Richard are passionate about Brix 33 and the opportunity to bring the pairing of a fabulous menu and hand-selected wines in an atmosphere that is hip, laid back and open. You’ll enjoy the great music playing in the background, and a helpful hostess will give you a tour through the retail store where, if you’d like, you can try a sampling of wine from the Wine Station wine dispensers.

Brix 33 features a beautiful bar to sit at, a lounge area and a full dining area.

The retail side of Brix 33 is fully stocked with wines from regions around the world of all different bodies and tastes. Whether you want a bold red or a crisp white, Brix 33’s wine selection has something to suit your taste. All wines in the retail section of Brix 33 are labeled by type and you can find the prices on the upper right hand label of each bottle. Dan says, “We don’t have any wines that we have not tasted and approved our-

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selves. Every wine is hand selected with care. Our goal is to provide our guests with unique choices that are affordable. We strive to offer selections that have value in taste, so you may find a ten-dollar bottle you love that tastes like a fifty-dollar bottle. We want

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everyone to relish and enjoy the goodness of a fine handcrafted wine.”

Brix 33 offers a bar for patrons, a private event room that seats 24, a lounge and a full dining area. The bar offers 50 bottles of wine by the glass and more than 30 craft beers. You

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won’t find any large screen televisions at Brix 33, which I found to be refreshing – it’s all about the wining and dining at Brix 33! The owners want to provide an atmosphere where you can gather with friends, enjoy the food and wine, all while having great conversation! Richard says, “We want people to come in and feel comfortable in an atmosphere that is conducive for building relationships through conversation.

What better way to enjoy company than with a good bottle of wine and artfully crafted food?”

The unique and personal touches at Brix 33 really make this wine bar and bistro stand apart from other local watering holes. Richard, Mark and Dan collaborated in the design and build to make Brix 33 unique with personal touches that are relative to wine.

From tasteful glass decanters filled with wine corks to vintage windows from old wineries across the nation to specially made wine box tables and wine bottle light fixtures – Brix 33 is the perfect place to expand on your knowledge and love of fine wines!

Perfectly complementing the fabulous, social atmosphere and the great selection of wine, Brix 33 offers a full menu of fresh, seasonal items that are prepared in-house by chef Mark. Each

menu item is artfully presented and prepared with the finest ingredients that are healthy, fresh, seasonal and local. Chef Mark makes everything from scratch and everything is made to order! The produce is bought locally, as well as the seafood, so when you eat at Brix 33, you are receiving the freshest seasonal items available. Brix 33 only serves all-natural meats with no nitrates, antibiotics or hormones.

Guests’ favorites include the Pan Seared Sea Bass, the Buffalo Rib Eye and Mediterranean Flatbread, but there are so many great choices, you are sure to find your own favorite.

Chef Mark creates new Blackboard Specials every week based upon what ingredients he chooses from the market, and you can truly taste the freshness in each bite! Servers at Brix 33 are knowledgeable in wine and beer pairing, so if you are curious about what food to order that will compliment your beverage choice, just ask!

If you haven’t visited Brix 33 yet, a great way to get to know the new wine bar and bistro is to check out their “Wine Down Wednesday” tastings and “Appy Hour” offered on Thursdays. Wine Down Wednesday allows you to pay only $10 and sample some appetizers with six different wine

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samplings! If you love any of the wines that you taste during Wine Down Wednesday and decide to purchase a featured bottle from the retail store, you will receive a special discount of $3.30 off of one bottle. On Thursday’s “Appy Hour” a selection of appetizers are offered at $6, so it’s the perfect place to gather with friends for a special, yet affordable, evening out.

Richard, Dan and Mark wish to send a special thank you to all of their customers who have already made Brix 33 a favorite spot in the neighborhood! Richard says, “Without the continued support of our guests, we could have never made this possible. We love the Trinity community and are excited to meet new faces, while expanding our business.”

Brix 33 is a great addition to the Trinity area. There is no place quite like it and you will love the vibe! Book a holiday party or corporate function

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in the private event space or just head over for a visit and support your new local wine bar and bistro at Brix 33!

The guys are always changing up their specials and they are big on discounts for fellow wine lovers, so make sure you check out Brix 33’s Facebook page for upcoming specials. Currently, if you buy six bottles of wine you will receive a 5% discount, or buy a case of twelve bottles and receive a 10% discount.

Brix 33 is located at 8351 State Road 54 in Trinity. Brix 33’s retail store hours: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Tues.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–midnight on Fri. & Sat.; noon–10 p.m. on Sun. Lounge and restaurant hours are: Tues.–Thurs., 4–11 p.m.; and 4 p.m.–midnight on Fri. & Sat; and 4–10 p.m. on Sun. For more information, visit www.brix33.com or call (727) 835-7912.

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Universal Fine Wine & Spirits Has Your Holiday Libations

By Katie Thomas The holidays are here and there is no better place to stock up on favorite spirits for your family and friends than Universal Fine Wine and Spirits on U.S. Highway 19 in Holiday. Family owned and operated, Universal Fine Wine and Spirits has been providing the Tampa Bay Area with excellent customer service, great values and a wonderful selection of the finest beverages since 2003. With a specialty in fine wines, craft beers and rare liquors, Universal is the place to get ready for all your upcoming holiday parties. Need a great gift that will impress and won’t break your bank? Choose from the massive selection of handcrafted beers or a Bloody Mary kit. Universal Fine Wine and Spirits is out of this world when it comes to prices, selection and customer service!

Open 365 days a year, Universal Fine Wine and Spirits offers flat rate shipping, so if you don’t have time to make it down to the store, you can order online! They ship nationwide or locally.

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Craft Beer, Hand Selected Fine Wines & Unique Spirits Universal offers more than 500 different and flavorful beers for your choosing. From local seasonal brews to great American classics and unique craft beers, Universal Fine Wine and Spirits has one of the largest brew selections around. “We have a lot of Cigar City craft beer, as well as a lot of other out-of-state, small brewery beers here,” owner Rob Janevski says. “People find out we carry their hometown beer and we get a lot of customers that way. They always say, ‘I can’t believe you carry this!’ ” When it comes to wine, Universal has an extensive and impressive selection. From every corner of the globe, Universal has the finest selection of sparkling, vintage, red, white and rose wines. With hundreds of wines stocked on the shelves, it is easy to choose a great wine for an upcoming dinner party or a hostess gift. If you aren’t a wine expert, the skilled staff is knowledgeable in taste, body, flavor and can even help you pair your bottle to what you will be having for dinner! Universal’s wine sales have taken

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off, especially since they offer customers great services that include shipping and special orders. Rob says, “If a customer wants something, we will make it happen. We will order it in for them and put it on the shelf. I think this is one of the reasons our customers come back time and time again - they know we are working to cater to them.”

Universal is not your average package store. They not only carry your favorite brands and types of liquor, they also have a huge variety of flavors, mixers, cocktail garnishes and more!

One of my favorite things to offer as a gift is an awesome mixed drink kit or DIY Bloody Mary package. Universal has everything you need to build fun liquor packages for holiday gift giving that are sure to lift the spirits of anyone this holiday season!

If you are looking for a fun night out, check out Orbit 19 Lounge adjacent to Universal Fine Wine and Spirits. Every year Orbit throws a Thanksgiving party, a Christmas party

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and a New Year’s Eve party, which are always well decorated, fun and full of phenomenally crafted drinks!

Check out Universal Fine Wine and Spirits’ full selection of beverages in store or online at www.universalfws.com. Universal Fine Wine & Spirits is located at 1542 US Hwy 19 N. in Holiday and is open 365 days a year on Mon. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. and from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. on Sun. For more information, contact the store at (727) 937-8330.

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How Do You Do Turkey?

By Julie Kanehl Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, sharing a fabulous meal and being grateful for our blessings, but outside of knowing we’re having turkey and the fixings, there are more ways to prepare a turkey than Black Friday deals! To baste or not to baste? To stuff or not to stuff?

To brine or not to brine? To buy frozen or fresh? Or maybe we should just fry the turkey this year and be done in a fraction of the time? In this turkey of an article, we will give you some helpful hints on cooking the big bird. The fixings are up to you!

Choosing your Turkey!

Thanks to the letters and diaries of the early settlers, we know that a meal with the Wampanoag Indians would eventually become known as Thanksgiving. This meal included a smorgasbord of fowl and beef, seafood, fruit, berries, pumpkin and squash. We also know that wild turkey was a prevalent bird in the area at the

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time and that a turkey hunting party had gone out prior to the meal! Ever since, Turkey has been the country’s go-to choice for this special occasion!

Benjamin Franklin so adored the turkey that he wanted it to become our national bird!

There are a few things to keep in mind when picking your out your bird. First of all, don’t wait until the last minute to buy your turkey! Here’s a helpful way to determine how big of a turkey you will need. The general rule for larger birds is to figure 1-1/2 lbs. per adult. If you’re having a more intimate Thanksgiving and are only feeding a few, remember that you’ll want to figure 2 lbs. per person for a smaller bird or any bird that’s 12 lbs. or less. When in doubt, bigger is always better because everyone likes leftovers! That said; don’t get a bird that’s so big that it won’t fit in your oven! Don’t laugh, it happens!

Do you prefer fresh or frozen?

Fresh turkeys are preferred among the chefs and cooking channel stars, and of course they are more expensive.

The taste will be obviously a bit

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fresher, but you want to be sure to pre-order your fresh turkey from a market and make sure not to pick it up too early, as a fresh turkey has a shorter shelf life than that of a frozen turkey. It really comes down to preference! If you’ve never done a fresh turkey, you should try it!

Frozen turkeys are everywhere at this time of the year, and they’re an excellent and affordable option but plan for time to thaw! Don’t pull that big bird out of the freezer on Thursday morning and expect to have her on the table before the game! Martha Stewart, who we can agree knows her stuff, suggests 24 hours of thawing time for every 4 lbs. of turkey. Where?

No, not in the bathtub or in a bucket in the garage! Trust me, you don’t want to serve your beautiful meal with a side of food poisoning, so place that

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bird in a large pan and thaw that turkey in the refrigerator! A large party generally needs a 15 to 20 lb. bird, so that means your turkey will need 4-5 days to thaw before it’s ready to cook.

In addition to fresh vs. frozen, there are some other turkey options out there you should be aware of. “Organic“ turkeys are a great choice because that means the birds were not raised or fed any hormones, antibiotics, artificial flavors, colors or the like. That sounds good to me! You might see the terms “free-range” on your turkey, which just means that your turkey was free to roam the farm and not stuck in one of those bird factories we don’t like to think about during its little lifetime. A “Kosher Turkey” is an excellent choice because during the koshering process, the turkeys are salted and preserved, making the meat very tender and juicy.

Lastly, “pre-packaged” turkeys always have water added to keep the bird moist.

So, your bird is thawed, the family is arriving, now what? Clean that turkey! Remove the giblets (and save them for making gravy if you’re so in-

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clined) and wash the bird down with cold water. When the bird feels clean, dry it with paper towels both inside and out, and make sure that there’s nothing left in the cavity of your turkey. It’s always a good idea to set aside a special area for this activity and to make sure that you thoroughly clean any areas that the turkey touched!

Preparing Your Turkey!

Many people worry that their turkey will be dry, so to insure that their turkey will be moist and juicy, they brine it! Now, many people say that if you buy a Kosher Turkey that the process is very similar, which eliminates the need for brining and this can save you time before the big day. What is a brine? A brine is a water and salt mixture that helps to add flavor to the bird before it is cooked. There are hundreds of brine recipes online!

Think of it as a marinating process!

Please make sure that you have a good, trusty thermometer in the meaty part of the turkey breast. An electronic one is preferred if you have one! The little red ones that pop out of the turkey are a helpful tool, but really shouldn’t be your only thermometer.

Loosely tie or truss the turkey legs together to keep them from getting in the way, and you’re almost ready to go!

To Stuff or Not to Stuff? To Baste or Not to Baste?

Survey says: DON’T STUFF! Do your stuffing separately, because as tasty as stuffing in the bird can be, it’s not worth the risk of the bacteria that’s proven to live in there. Instead, try stuffing your bird with aromatics like oranges, apples, thyme, rosemary, garlic and parsley. There are many ideas for using aromatics in your turkey online! Another way to add flavor to your bird is to place herbs like sage and rosemary under the skin of the turkey, this only takes a few minutes and can really add a lot of flavor.

Basting has become somewhat of a tradition in many families! The theory is that by taking the drippings from the pan and rubbing them onto the turkey during the roasting process, the fat and grease will keep the turkey moist. If you like to baste your turkey, do so every thirty minutes to an hour.

That said, many chefs claim that this just slows down the cooking process!

Cooking the Bird!

If you plan on roasting your turkey, there are two rules of thought

on the oven’s temperature. Many chefs suggest that you start your turkey off with a blast of heat-up to 500 degrees for thirty minutes! That said, slow and steady always wins the race, so don’t feel the need to rush.

Instead, try 325 degrees from start to finish! Keep an eye on the turkey, baste if you’d like to, make sure that the oven door is shut and that you have a clear view of the thermometer!

Don’t leave your turkey in the oven unattended. There are many house fires reported during Thanksgiving, so better safe than sorry!

Speaking of fires, have you ever fried your turkey? This is probably the most dangerous and most exciting way to cook a turkey, and it’s gained a lot of popularity over the years! Fryers use oil to cook the turkey at a high temperature. The prep is the same as discussed above, but it takes a fraction of the time, especially considering that the recommended cook time is just 3 to 4 minutes per pound! That means you could have your turkey cooked in an hour if you use a fryer! As a precaution, keep the kids and pets far away from the fryer! Many people prefer to use their fryer outside, which is a safer, but regardless of where you fry your turkey, take as many precautions as possible and follow the instructions that came with your equipment!

Whether you fried or roasted your turkey, you’ll know it’s cooked when your turkey thermometer reads 165 degrees in the breast (and 175 in the leg)! This is a good time to give your turkey a nice foil “tent and let it rest for 30 minutes before it’s served. This is the perfect time to make sure that the table is set and that the sides are ready to be served!

Lastly, carving your turkey should be done with a very sharp knife or even an electric knife. Sometimes people will put the turkey on the table, give it a nice first cut, and then return the turkey to the kitchen where it can be quickly cut up into easier servings.

This is a great tip for providing the best of both worlds-presentation at the start and ease of serving throughout the meal.

However your turkey turns out, we hope that you have a blessed meal with the people that you love. We hope that you know that we, at Neighborhood News and Lifestyles, are grateful to be a part of our readers’ lives! So, Happy Thanksgiving to all of Trinity! May God Bless You All!

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Head 2 Toe Salon is the Place to Go for Glamour and Pampering!

By Katie Thomas Head 2 Toe Salon in Trinity has fun, vibrant, and knowledgeable stylists that will rock your glam look from head to toe! Located on Little Road, Head 2 Toe Salon is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its newest location during Thanksgiving week. With a goal to provide excellent service, superior customer care and salon professionalism, Head 2 Toe Salon is growing fast and gaining popularity in the Trinity community.

Wendy Marney opened Head 2 Toe Salon almost nine years ago.

Originally located behind Pit Boss Barbecue on Little Road, the salon experienced great support from the community and decided to make a move to a bigger location to serve more clients. Wendy has worked for twenty years in the beauty industry and is a certified, professional nail technician. She decided to open Head 2 Toe Salon as a place where stylists could come in and run their own independent chairs as their own business. Wendy says, “My goal was to

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Are you a sassy brunette? Or do you love being blonde?

The stylists at Head 2 Toe Salon are experts in color, cuts and styling and will make you look fabulous! support other women, business to business. Head 2 Toe is filled with a great staff and a loyal customer base.

Everyone is subcontracted, which adds a great dynamic mix to our team of professionals here. I chose to open Head 2 Toe this way because I believe that since each stylist is running their own business and clientele they will put in their best effort to do great work So far the results are phenomenal and I could not ask for a better

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Wendy is very proud of her salon and the team of women running it together. She says, “Each stylist is able to perform great work and I would trust any of them with my own hair. They are all certified and professionally trained, which means they can do just about whatever you ask of them. If you are looking for a stylist with unique taste, you will find it here!

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team, we bounce ideas off each other, so you not only get one stylists input, you get the artistic eye of everyone!”

Wendy wanted to give some special recognition to her stylists and share her favorite specialties they each have perfected: “Melissa Kanaris is our ombré queen.”

“Amanda Patten specializes in our blondes,” says Wendy, adding, “I call her our blonderexic!”

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Head 2 Toe Salon has a fun, upbeat atmosphere and a great group of stylists!

“Molly Keane is our stylist that is queen of red!”

“LuAnn Burchick specializes in straighteners and Kenra hair products are her go-to choice to help you achieve the looks you want!”

“Brenda Diiorio is a stylist who listens to detail and does exactly what the client wants.”

“Gina Gonzalez is a precise color and cut stylist.”

“Misty Branzell, she can tease it

‘till it stands up, call her for your weekly sets.”

“Another important anchor in our shop is our assistant Jane Killian, a.k.a. Janey Cakes. She will greet you at the door and give you the world’s best shampoo.”

Wendy is your nail tech and makeup artist. She has twenty years’ experience in nails and has all the latest Mac makeup, along with the new pro airbrush makeup with silicone base for

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picture perfect makeup that lasts!

Wendy says, “All our stylists can perform any style you’d like. Each woman here is capable and ready to help you start feeling and looking your best!”

Head 2 Toe Salon carries Redken, Kenra and Crack hair products.

Wendy gave me a sample of her Crack leave-in conditioner and I must say that I too am now a Crack addict (salon hair pun!). Head 2 Toe also carries Pureology products along with gel nail products, full OPI color selections and NYX Cosmetics. The salon offers air brush makeup and even offers waxing services so your skin will be smooth and beautiful.

If you are looking to get hair, nails and makeup done for a special occasion like your wedding, Wendy offers great packages for you and your girls! She says, “We can make any oc-

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casion fabulous. We recently celebrated a bachelorette party at the salon and had a blast getting pampered and doing our makeup before our night on the town!”

Head 2 Toe Salon is your place to feel glamorous and look your most fabulous with the help of a wonderfully kind, fun and fashionable team!

Head 2 Toe is even decorated glamorously with vintage details and posters of the timeless Marilyn Monroe. Whether your look is classic, chic or new age, Head 2 Toe Salon will have you looking fabulous and feeling pampered!

Head 2 Toe Salon is located at 4042 Little Road in New Port Richey. For more information, check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Head2ToeSalon or call (727) 375-8808.

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Maharajh Acupuncture & Regenerative Medicine is Moving to a New Location!

By Julie Kanehl Maharajh Acupuncture & Regenerative Medicine, currently located at 6917 State Road 54 in New Port Richey, is a well-known and highly respected Oriental and Functional medical practice. They have helped people heal and recover from a vast array of health concerns ranging from allergies and migraines to fertility and hormone imbalances, also including, but not limited to: depression, neuropathy, pain, stress, anxiety, insomnia and weight management. Acupuncture is the real deal. Let me put it to you this way; there is a reason why this medical system has been successfully practiced for more than 2,000 years. It works!

Admittedly, Oriental Medicine is far and away different from a traditional Western medical approach, which often treats medical conditions with a chemical medication that oftentimes has negative side effects. The Eastern philosophy is to heal the body from the root cause to promote opti-

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mal function without the need for harmful chemicals.

Oriental Medicine uses organic herbs and plants to restore your body to its greatest potential. That’s where the “Regenerative Medicine” comes in! Dr Lisa has extensive training in Functional Medicine with a group call the A4M. She is well trained in hormone balancing and thyroid conditions using the most recent natural medical therapies, including Saliva and Blood Testing, along with the medically proven process of Acupuncture, which stimulates specific acupuncture points in your body to eliminate any blockages and increase circulation so your body can heal! No, it doesn’t hurt, and YES, it works!

Dr Lisa Maharajh, DOM, AP, attended East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota for seven years and holds a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine. She has been practicing for over eight years. Maharajh Acupuncture & Regenerative Medicine is a

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beautiful and unique practice, and going to see Dr. Lisa at is a lot like going to the spa. Gone are the harsh white fluorescent lights. Instead, you’re welcomed into an impeccably clean, yet comfortable environment where you are treated individually for your healthcare concerns.

Together with Dr. Laura Kowal, who also attended East West College of Natural Medicine, Alexis Merritt (Dr. Lisa’s daughter), who is a licensed Aesthetician, and David Maharajh, Master Herbalist, Maharajh Acupuncture & Regenerative Medicine provides a functional medicine approach to healing that works.

Dr. Lisa says, “Our purpose is to help as many people as possible regain and maintain their health through education, prevention and wellness.”

Maharajh Acupuncuture & Regenerative Medicine’s new location will be in Downtown New Port Richey at 5805 Main Street! Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will be on hand for the Grand Opening and to

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Dr. Lisa Maharajh, DOM, AP tell you all about their fantastic new facility. In the meantime, you can make an appointment at the current location, 6917 State Road 54 in New Port Richey, by calling 727848-8777. For more information, visit maharajhacupuncture.com, or “Like” them Facebook!

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Call Area Rugs Direct & Give Yourself the Gift of a Finished Home!

By Katie Thomas Area Rugs Direct takes the hassle out of buying area rugs. No more worrying whether the rug will match! No more wrestling a large rug into your car, if it is even possible. Area Rugs Direct brings the selection to you! Area Rugs Direct services the entire Tampa Bay Area, Sarasota, Orlando and the surrounding areas with the best area rug inventory and delivery services for home or office. Founded in 2005, owner Tony Mogavero’s shop-fromhome service is unique and sets Area Rugs Direct apart from other companies.

“Our personalized, shop-at-home service makes us unique,” says Tony.

Area Rugs Direct is one-of-a-kind, offering the best personalized shopping service that comes right to your door, helps you make an informed decision, then delivers and installs your new rug!

Plus, customers love Tony! He has impeccable taste and loves helping his customers find the rugs that will complement the existing décor rather than competing with it. And if you call

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right now, you can have new area rugs ready to be the foundation of your holiday décor.

With Area Rugs Direct, you get to skip the hassle of searching online for something you aren’t sure about, skip cramming the rug into your sedan, bypass shipping fees and see exactly what you are getting with the help of Area Rugs Direct. Area Rugs Direct assists you in selection, layout, installation and design techniques.

Angie’s List Reviews As a member of Angie’s List, Area Rugs Direct has great customer reviews and has been awarded the Super Service Award many times.

One Angie’s List review says, “I don’t know if I can say enough about Tony Mogavero. I love this man! He has the ability to walk into a room and completely envision and transform it right before your eyes (even rearranges your existing furniture), and on your budget. He is everything and much more than what we were expecting for the price we paid for his services. He is a genius in his line of work. Do yourself

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a favor and take advantage of Area Rugs offer on Angie’s List. You’ll be glad and thankful you did!”

Another Angie’s list member, Jason, says, “Tony listened to what we were looking for and brought several area rugs into our home and laid them on the floor to see how it would look with our furniture, walls, flooring, etc.

Although we did not buy an area rug from him at the time, we would certainly do business with him again. He has a great decorating eye and is just a really, really nice person to work with.

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would recommend him to anyone.”

Area Rugs Direct is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau and an A rated Super Service Award Provider on Angie’s List .

Call Area Rugs Direct at (813) 505-3174 or (727) 210-0900 for a FREE in-home consultation. Find more information, testimonials and photos at www.arugdirect.com. Area Rugs Direct, LLC is appointmentbased and is available 7 days a week for customer convenience.

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“Dr. Machhar” Continued from page 1 entrance into this elite medical club can be costly! Sometimes thousands of dollars a year! Dr. Machhar offers all of this personal attention at no extra cost to you. It’s his belief that this is how medical care should be provided to begin with. Personal, straightforward, attention-to-detail care that is patient focused at no extra cost.

Dr. Machhar says, “Concierge treatment is more like a club membership. We see people paying between $1,500 to $2,000 a year to their doctors to join these clubs. The privilege is to get a same day appointment, have a doctor on call and have your own doctor see you in the hospital. You’re paying to have your own personal doctor. We do all of that for free.”

Patients rave about Dr. Machhar online and in person. All it takes is a Google search to see the high ranks, five star reviews and positive comments about his dedication, his commitment and his personal approach.

Lyle, a long time patient, says, “My wife and I have been Dr Machhar’s patients for about ten years and have nothing but praise for him and

his staff. Our questions and concerns always get his undivided attention. He diagnosed my cancer in its early stage and was able to have it successfully treated. Whenever we meet a new person to the area, we always recommend Dr Machhar to them.”

Rated #1 in the State for Quality Care by Humana!

An exclusive provider for Humana Insurance patients, Dr. Macchar’s approach to healthcare is really unique. Instead of taking every insurance company, he decided to stick with Humana and create, in essence, a local network of Humana providers that he knows he can turn to for his patients. For example, if he has a patient who needs to see a specialist right away, he can call them directly, knowing that their insurance will not be a distraction or hold up in receiving the best, and fastest care. In fact, he can sometimes have his patients seen by a specialist on the same day because he’s built relationships within this network.

This is a huge relief for many elderly patients who remember a simpler time in healthcare, and may need care quickly. No one wants to be told to see a specialist, wait two weeks for an appointment, and then arrive only to

be told that their insurance is not accepted, or that it won’t cover x, y or z.

This approach allows Dr. Machhar the personal, dedicated attention to healthcare that many feel are lacking in the general arena. Instead of being distracted by what’s allowed and not allowed, paid for and not paid for, he just focuses on his patients and their specific needs.

Dr. Machhar says, “It makes it a lot easier to receive care because we know the network so well and we’ve established relationships with the doctors that we know to be excellent providers.”

It’s not just the patients who rave about Dr. Machhar’s high quality approach to medical care. Dr. Machhar at Healthcare Associates of Pasco was marked first amongst all practices with

Humana Health Plans in the State of Florida for quality care. The quality measures are nationally recognized quality measures approved by the government, making this quite an honor indeed.

Humble in nature, Dr. Machhar hasn’t even advertised this fact before, but he is proud of the practice that he has built, and clearly views his patients more like family than like clients. Additionally, his wife, Parisha and the staff at Healthcare Associates of Pasco are remarkably friendly, patient, and easy to communicate with. Eager to please and happy to assist however they can, they make going to the doctor an easy, more enjoyable experience.

The feeling is reciprocal for many patients. One said, “Dr. Machhar is

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“BergHOFF” Continued from page 1 BergHOFF ships everywhere in the United States, but for those of us who live nearby, visiting the showroom is the best way to experience the form and function of BergHOFF’s superior products.

Your cookware and utensils are your tools in the kitchen and the best way to try out a tool is to pick it up and hold it in your hand. When you visit the BergHOFF showroom, you can pick up a pan and feel its heft and test how the handle feels in your hand.

“Cutlery is all about how it feels in your hand,” explains Candace, one of BergHOFF’s friendly employees.

“It’s an individual choice and we have over 25 blocks to choose from.”

Forged, balanced, good quality steel improves performance; plus, the store offers complimentary sharpening on all BergHOFF knives.

Customers sincerely appreciate the friendly, helpful service at BergHOFF. Employees Candace, Terry and Sylke aren’t just nice; they really know the BergHOFF products and will help you find the most versatile and useful products for your personal cooking style

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and you won’t have to worry that you’ve purchased something you won’t use or need. They will ask you about what type of stove you have and what types of foods you like to cook so that they can help you streamline your kitchen and stick to your budget.

You update your appliances, you update your furniture, you update your vehicle – why not update you cookware? BergHOFF offers cookware that actually helps you prepare more nourishing meals for your family.

Candace explains how your cookware can make a difference. “We offer waterless cookware sets to cook your meat and vegetables with no fat or oil.

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You have better color, better flavor, and the vitamins are left in your food.” She adds, “Pressure cookers allow you to create a healthy meal, plus saving you time and energy in the kitchen. You can cook ribs that fall off the bone in 20 minutes!”

BergHOFF’s Eclipse Pressure Cooker has a re-engineered lid for easy closing. Like all BergHOFF products, the design is stylish and functional.

Many people are updating their kitchens and putting in new induction stoves, which require induction ready pots. All of the cookware at BergHOFF is induction ready – all of it, from the ceramic non-stick to the

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stainless steel. BergHOFF also sells portable, single induction stovetops, which are great for boats, RVs or cooking out on the lanai. The portable induction units also are perfect for college students.

Come to Cooking Class!

This community-friendly store offers cooking classes that are fun, yet serious! You can sign up for a cooking class and expect to really learn something. The hands-on cooking classes last two hours and are led by Chef Toni Haynes or Chef Cathleen Ryan.

You can join a class (find a list of classes at icookALOT.com), or Private

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classes are offered for showers, company meetings and outings, team building, Christmas get-togethers and more.

Customers love the cooking classes! Allan Grimm wrote to BergHOFF, “My husband and I just completed our fourth cooking class at your location, and just as with our previous experiences, we thoroughly enjoyed our latest one. We have also purchased numerous items of cookware and an induction cook top within the last year. We have been very satisfied with all of the items we have purchased, and we use our induction cook top nearly every day, which we much prefer over our conventional electric cook surface. The staff at your store is always friendly and helpful.”

Bob Ross, a BergHOFF customer since 2008, was introduced to the store via a Saturday cooking class and has been regularly taking classes with Chef Toni Haynes since she started six years ago. Bob says, “A cooking class at the store is not only a learning experience, but a fun time and a social event. I sort of look at it as the place where “everyone knows your name.”

Chef Toni Haynes says, “I have been fortunate to work with BergHOFF teaching their cooking

BergHOFF’s Chef-instructed Cooking Classes, held on most Saturdays, are fun and informative. classes for six years. Their products are exceptional – very high-end cookware, knives, tableware, and serving pieces.

The knives are perfectly balanced and come with a lifetime offer of re-sharpening, should that be necessary. The cookware is meticulously fashioned and finished – heavy and ready for a lifetime of use. The flatware and serving pieces are elegant and make your table setting beautiful. I own many, many of their goods, and each time I think I have bought everything I can want, BergHOFF comes out with something new!”

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something special for the cook in your life, BergHOFF is the place to shop.

Looking for a wedding, shower or housewarming gift? BergHOFF’s selection is fantastic! The store has a nice selection of BBQ sets and bar sets, which are kept replenished because Realtors love these as gifts for clients.

And if you aren’t certain what to choose, give a gift card. I recently gave a gift card from BergHOFF as a wedding gift because I know the bride is going to want to browse the amazing selection and choose for herself. With BergHOFF in the neighborhood, shopping is easy!

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BergHOFF is located at 11063 State Road 54 in Odessa (between Little Rd. and Gunn Hwy.). Visit online at icookALOT.com for more information about BergHOFF products and cooking classes. The showroom is open on Mon.–Fri. from 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sat. (Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m –1 p.m.; closed New Year’s Day). Call BergHOFF at (727) 853-3373.

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AFFORDABLE POWER WINDOW REPAIR - BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES (MOBILE SERVICE) “WE COME TO YOU”.

Specializing in •Power Window Repair •Power Door Locks •Door Handle Replacement •Side View Mirrors •Door Glass Replacement. Over 8 years in Pinellas County now serving Pasco County. Mention this ad to receive $10. off a new window motor and/or regulator replacement. CALL BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES 727-793-4624 OR VISIT www.powerwindowguy.com FOR A FREE QUOTE! CNA Offering Non Medical and Medical Care. Designed to fit individuals needs. Includes flexible hours and over nights.

Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, and medication supervision. To customize a plan for you or your loved one , call Barb Wilken at 727-277-8562 or email barbwilkencna@gmail.com. References and level 1 and level 2 back ground checks available upon request.

CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Decorated Cakes for all occasions, made especially for you. From small parties to corporate events. Also available, Cupcake Towers and Cookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cutters! Minimum 2 week notice, more for larger events including weddings. Visit our site: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-forfun or call (727) 375-5446.

A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks).

Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. Most Pool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits, gutters $100-$125 or whole home exterior most $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Landscape cleanup and odd jobs too. www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727271-2920 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs. Experience, Honest, Reliable, Reasonable Rates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda: (727) 326-5447 Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured & Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. No home too large or small. We supply all the necessary cleaning products that will leave your home looking & smelling wonderful! We are a pet friendly company & treat your pets & home as if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly & monthly rates available. Call for a free in home estimate today & get all of your housecleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727) 389-0347 Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experienced and competitive. Over 20 years experience in tile, natural stone, laminate and hardwood flooring. Can provide referenced upon request. No job too big or too small.

We aim to please! Don’t waste your money or your time on your next flooring project. Call Gilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813493-7426.

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"A" Behaving Pets. A creative solution for your pet's behavior issues. Not just dog training…works great for Dogs, Cats, Birds and other small animals. Stress management for rescue pets. 12 years in Pet Care Business!

Also offering Pet Sitting in Trinity, East Lake and NPR. Conyact Marina at: 813-4165301 or abehavingpets@gmail.com. Thank you for your Business!

LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor. We have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business! Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured.

(727) 772-4177.

J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. New Pool enclosures, patios, lanais, etc.

Rescreening your existing areas. Great prices!

Excellent work! SCC#131157465. DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)9922923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325 SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100.

ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and operated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100.

Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment.

727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve!

Call Dianne @ 376-3700.

Writer and English Tutor - Do you need a keen eye to review, edit or rewrite important paperwork (cover letters, résumés, government forms, or other academic or professional materials)? If you struggle to organize your thoughts while writing, or need assistance speaking or writing English, contact a credentialed teacher and published writer for an affordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776.

National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep.

Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request.

Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, EC13005494, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999.

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Trinity Fitness Center and Weight Loss Clinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!!

Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs business reps who are passionate about helping others with skin care treatment products and earning commission based pay! ALSO, looking for a eager self starter as a weight loss coach!! Commission based pay for both positions and must love to network and be social! WILL TRAIN the right person.

SEND resume or any info in regards to these jobs to mdcompletefitness@gmail.com or call 727-463-1250.

F Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED!

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Kenmore Elite Appliances… flattop (Convection Oven) stove with microwave ($150), Double Sided Refrigerator (with ice maker) $150 and Dishwasher (Quiet!) $90. All in good condition. Call 727.264.7776.

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