East Lake - Vol. 8, Issue 11, November 2015

Vol. 8, Issue 11, November 2015

Your neighborhood. Your magazine.

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield

Medical Center of Trinity is Expecting!

It’s the First Level II NICU in Pasco County!

See “Medical Center” on page 26

If you are new to the area and love to cook, you’ll love BergHOFF! Already well known to chefs and locals who love the outstanding prices and exceptional quality of BergHOFF’s

products, the store’s impressive size and prime location have garnered the attention of many who’ve recently moved to the area. BergHOFF has been getting many curious new customers and would like to welcome all newcomers to the neighborhood.

BergHOFF invites its customers and

See “BergHOFF” on page 30

The Community Dining & Business Guide that your neighbors READ!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Medical Center of Trinity Designated AIMIS Surgical Center of Excellence................3 Community Calendar............4-5 TreSkinRX........................10-11 Williams Window Treatments.........................12 Synergy Equipment.............14-15 Penguin Pretzel Factory.......18-19 Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery.............................22-23 Vetture’s Restaurant...................24-25 HoneyBaked Ham.............28-29

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everyone else in the community with a love for cooking to come to the Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 21st. The fullday event (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) celebrates the nine years that the BergHOFF showroom has been open to the public, the store’s loyal customers, and the wonderful connections that have been made in BergHOFF’s signature cooking classes!

A global company with worldwide distribution, BergHOFF offers something unique and special in our area with its US showroom open to the public and located right here in Odessa on State Road 54. BergHOFF is extremely busy shipping over a thousand orders a day to customers in North America, developing unique and exclusive products, partnering with retailers to develop the

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Medical Center of Trinity is already in its fourth year in the Trinity area, and is continuing to meet and exceed the community’s expectations by bringing in some of the best physicians, medical personnel and community programs in the state of Florida.

This gorgeous, state-of-the-art hospital is the first 100-percent private room facility in the area, and was strategically placed in Trinity at 9330 State Road 54, with the goal of meeting the needs of residents from Tampa to Tarpon Springs, and Port Richey to East Lake. In fact, for East Lake residents, Medical Center of Trinity is just a short ten-minute drive.

Continually striving to offer what the area’s residents need, Medical Center of Trinity is currently in the process of putting the final touches on its brand new state-of-the-art Level II NICU opening in December.

Medical Center of Trinity has become a medical destination in its own right, offering more of what patients want, from the aforementioned private rooms that include creature comforts such as extra space for visiting family members, free WIFI, a high-definition television, a private restroom and shower, and more.

These are wonderful amenities that patients and families appreciate, but far more

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Medical Center of Trinity Joins Leading Hospitals Around the Nation As An AIMIS Surgical Center of Excellence Medical Center of Trinity has reached a milestone event by being designated as an American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery Gynecological Surgery Center of Excellence.

This accomplishment was achieved after passing a series of rigorous criteria established by the accrediting body AIMIS. The Gynecological Center of Excellence designation is important to the community, because it gives patients added assurance that Medical Center of Trinity has not only passed and exceeded existing norms for minimally invasive surgery quality and delivery, but also has physicians on staff who have achieved the AIMIS designation as an accredited AIMIS physician as well.

Approximately 600,000 hysterectomies are performed each year in the United States, making it the second most common procedure performed on women in the U.S. And yet, according to the Centers of Disease Control & Prevention, an estimated two-thirds of these operations entail open surgeries rather than minimally invasive laparoscopic/robotic methods.

The designation from AIMIS is focused on advancing solutions to facilitate the conversion of a greater percentage of procedures from moretraumatic open surgeries to laparoscopic /robotic approaches that offer patients shorter hospitalizations and faster returns to normal activities.

According to Steven McCarus, MD, Chief Executive Officer of AIMIS, “We continue to assess and institute the use of latest technology, and teaching methods that advance continued use and implementation of minimally invasive surgery. Medical Center of Trinity has now joined only a handful of leading hospitals around the nation to enjoy the AIMIS accreditation.” Collecting and reporting outcomes data is a means to the end of transparency and accountability.

Leigh Massengill, CEO of Medical Center of Trinity, stated, “This designation sets Medical Center of Trinity apart from every other hospital and joins some of the most prominent hospitals in the nation for improving women’s health. This helps to contribute to the role and responsibility we have in the greater Pasco, Pinellas,

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Hillsborough area for continued surgical improvement for all patients.

“Medical Center of Trinity has a long history of leadership in service to women’s issues. It is gratifying to know we are now nationally recognized for this commitment,” said Parveen Vahora, MD, Gynecology, Director of the AIMIS Gynecological Center of Excellence for Medical Center of Trinity.

East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Eastlake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Alexis Selby General Manager Julie Kanehl Katie Thomas Jim O’Reilly Dara Tucker Editor Art Director Kim Thomas Dat X. Do Advertising Sales Graphic Artists Matt Selby Dat X. Do Tim Selby Tony Sica Jim O’Reilly Accounting Manager Jared Nager Doreen Selby Linda Veiga Nothing that appears in the East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles may be reproduced, whether wholly or in part, without permission. Opinions expressed by East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles writers are their own and do not reflect the publisher’s opinion.

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Calendar & News Briefs

2015 Holiday Baseball Camp Held

by Dan Genna Dec. 28–31, Mon.–Thurs., 9 AM– 12 PM––The 2015 Holiday Baseball Camp will be held at the East Lake Little League Sports Complex. It is for ages 7–13 (campers will be grouped by age and skill level).

Early Registration Special: If registered before December 20th – $100; registration December 21st – 28th – $120 Make check payable to Dan Genna; mail check and registration form to: Dan Genna, 669 Lora Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Camp Highlights: Camp T-shirt; Individual Instruction, Drills & Skills, Team Fundamentals; Games; Speed & Agility Drills; High School and College-style workouts Camp Notes: Campers should wear baseball pants, t-shirt and cleats.

Bring water and a snack and don’t forget the sunscreen!

Space is limited, so take advantage of the early registration special! E-mail dgenna@tampabay.rr.com for waiver and with any additional questions.

East Lake Community Library Presents “Murder in the Library” Sat., Dec. 5th, 7:30 PM––Tickets: $20 each or 2/$35 – includes wine and cheese “reception.” Space is limite; purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee a seat for this fun-filled evening!

Here’s the scene: Local librarian, Lotta Books, hosts a reception and book signing for Agatha Mystry, renowned murder mystery writer, at the East Lake Community Library. Several "friends" come to toast Agatha: her publisher Dell Doubleday; local

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bookseller Dalton B. Walden; movie star Kimberly Kashingin; local politician, The Governator; and book critic Page Turner. In the presence of her “friends,” Agatha suddenly faints, and like the title of her most recent book, proves to be “Dead as a Doornail.”

Join us for a night of crime solving fun at our murder mystery night fundraiser!

Can’t attend the event? Please make a donation to the East Lake Community Library. For further information, please call or drop in. East Lake Community Library is located at 4125 East Lake Road in Palm Harbor.

Log on to www.eastlakelibrary.org or call (727) 773-2665 for information.

Health & Wellness Expo Thurs., Nov. 19th, 9 AM–1 PM––at the First United Methodist church, 13123 Us 19 in Hudson. This is a FREE EVENT; 727-868-6178; Benefits Cares Senior Health Clinic CARES “ELFers” Center Merry Marketplace Nov. 14, 9 AM–4 PM––A weekend fundraising event is planned for CARES on Saturday, November 14th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday the 15th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CARES Elfers Center, 4136 Barker Dr., New Port Richey.

The historic building will be festively decorated with holiday decorations and displays. Over 60 vendors offering gifts and crafts for Christmas giving, decorating, baked goods, raffles and flea market items. The café will be prepared with breakfast, lunch and holiday snacks. On Saturday an antique car show will be on view as well as a schedule of holiday entertainment happening

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throughout both days. This is a family friendly event. Admission and parking is free. For more information call 727847-1290 and ask for Elf Rita or Elf Mary or visit CARES website at www.CARESFL.org.

Calusa Business & Professional Women Invites Public to Annual Holiday Bazaar Fri., Nov. 20, 4–7 PM ––Calusa Business & Professional Women is now planning its annual Holiday Bazaar that will take place at the Seven Springs Golf & Country Club (3535 Trophy Blvd., 34655) in New Port Richey.

This Holiday Bazaar is open to the public at no charge. There’ll be door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar, and a lot of time for shopping. Many of the vendors represent local small businesses in the community. Anyone looking for unique holiday gifts is invited to stop by.

For details about vendor space contact Leah Palmateer at AAA Insurance, (727) 868-9523, x-2240. Businesses, crafters and artists looking for tables may ask Leah about availability.

For information about the Calusa chapter, contact BPW President Tammy White at 727-869-9888 or log

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on to www.bpwcalusa.org.

Palm Harbor Garden Club 2nd Monday, Monthly, Sept – May, 9:30 AM––The Palm Harbor Garden Club meets at the East Lake Comm.

Library, 4125 East Lake Rd. in Palm Harbor. Meet-and-greet, refreshments at 9:30 a.m. with general meeting at 10 a.m. and program at 11a.m. For more information call Anastasia Seelig: (727) -781-6753; www.thepalmharborgardenclub.shutterfly.com Grand Opening Pasco Fine Arts Center All are invited to the Grand Opening festival of the Pasco Fine Arts Center at their new location, 4145 Fairford Drive, New Port Richey. The 2015 Art Annual Exhibition Reception and Awards will be held on Fri., Nov. 13, 6:30–8:30 PM, and includes silent auctions, raffles, entertainment.

Family Fun Day is Sat., Nov. 14, 10 AM–4 PM and will include raffles, children’s art activities, tours of facility and more! Instructor demonstrations in oil, watercolor, pottery & pastel.

Free admission. For more information, Log on to www.pascoarts.org or call 727-845-7322.

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TréSkinRX Promised Me Healthy Skin & Real Results... It Worked!

By Katie Thomas Healthy skin translates to beautiful skin, something we all strive for and if you’re anything like me (and many others) you know that healthy skin doesn’t always come easy. As a teen, my skin was clear, but along with adulthood came adult acne and I tried product after product with no satisfaction until recently when I received a starter kit of TréSkinRX products from glowwithdoreen.com. Whether struggling with acne, wrinkles, uneven texture, dry or dull skin, the hassle of finding a product that really works can be frustrating and mistakes are costly, and believe me, I’d wasted my share of money on products that didn’t work.

I wanted an all-natural product that really works, that is simple to use with simple ingredients, and one that would give my skin the healthy glow I desired. Was that too much to ask?

Lucky for me, Doreen Selby, CFO of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles found a skin care line that delivers on its promises! It all started with a Mother’s Day gift from her family; after a facial

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with International Aesthetician Annette McPhee, who owns Celtic Day Spa in Westchase, Doreen’s skin was truly glowing. She says, “All the products used during my facial were from TréSkinRX. The facial itself was a relaxing, transcendent experience but it was the aftermath of the product that really blew me away. I immediately felt a full change in my skin - it was soft, hydrated and had a glow to it that I hadn’t seen in a long time.” Impressed, she brought home a twoweek sample kit of the TréSkinRX basic skin care products. “I was amazed at the difference in my skin after only a few days into using the product,” shares Doreen. “Upon further use, I realized the 100% organic aloe vera, the base ingredient of all TréSkinRX products, was literally healing my skin. It reduced the inflammation I had been experiencing, resulting in getting rid of my rosacea. My friends, family members and coworkers began complimenting my skin and asking what product I was using. That is when I decided to look deeper into the reason TréSkinRX was working

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Katie Thomas pictured (left) before using TréSkinRX skin care products and pictured (right) after only three weeks using the TréSkinRX trial kit!

better than any other product I had ever used before, because it was apparent to me and others that my skin was undergoing a change for the better!”

Doreen did some research online and found that TréSkinRX products are made with 100% organic pharmaceutical grade aloe vera, which is proven to be anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing, therapeutic

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and an anesthetic. The molecular structure of aloe is able to penetrate through our skin, to hydrate it and bring pH levels back to normal.

TréSkinRX products were created

by Ahmed Abdullah, MD, who is a board certified plastic and cosmetic surgeon and a recognized expert on the restorative and medicinal effects of aloe vera. Dr. Abdullah is a member of

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the International Aloe Science Council (IASC) based in Dallas, Texas, and has served on its board of directors. He is a pioneer of the practice of using pharmaceutical-grade aloe in plastic surgery for the treatment of skin damage.

“After researching and investigating the TréSkinRX product line for myself and becoming fully aware of the science behind 100% organic aloe vera, I knew I had to become a part of the TréSkinRX team to better share the amazing, transformative skin care line with people that I know,” says Doreen. “Even though I have a full time career with Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, I find that Glow With Doreen is a fun and rewarding business venture that has been very satisfying. I like it that I am not required to carry inventory or meet sales quotas. I have always enjoyed helping people and becoming a TréSkinRX Launch Manager has given me the ability to not only help people with their skin, but with their confidence as well. It just feels good!”

My Personal Experience With TréSkinRX For some reason, I had beautiful clear skin as a teenager, but as soon as

I turned 22, I started having problems with adult acne from small red marks on my cheeks to cystic under-the-skin pimples that really hurt. I have tried so many different skin care products from all natural products, to over-thecounter acne washes and toners, to dermatologist-prescribed topical treatments. I’ve known Doreen for over twelve years and she has personally seen me struggle with adult acne. She thought TréSkinRX might help and gave me a trial kit just to try.

I could not believe the results.

The inflammation in my cheeks went away after one week. After two weeks, I was amazed at the difference in my skin. I even felt confident enough to not wear concealer or foundation!

I love the simplicity of TréSkinRX. I still use the same products that come in the two-week, four-product trial kit: Purifying Cleanser, EX3 Daily Renewing Exfoliant, Triple Defense Day Moisturizer with SPF 15, and Night Repair Moisturizer. Plus, I added the Clear Skin Blemish Control cream.

My favorite product is the EX3 Daily Renewing Exfoliant, which is composed of certified organic phar-

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maceutical grade aloe vera, glycolic acid with an effective pH level of 2.1–2.3 and high potency vitamin C. To understand how EX3 works, you have to first understand the ph scale in relation to skin and how it works with glycolic acid - the lower the pH, the more acidic a product, ultimately resulting in being more effective at removing keratin or dead skin cells.

EX3 has the lowest effective pH available without a doctor’s office peel. Dr. Abdullah realized that given aloe’s superior anti-inflammatory properties, it seemed logical that generous amounts of aloe paired with acid would ensure enough hydrogen ions (acid) to dissolve dead skin layers while preventing a burn.

Basically, EX3’s pH level of 2.1 – 2.3 is nearly the same as that of an in-office chemical peel (pH 2.0), but you can do it yourself at home. EX3 utilizes pure pharmaceutical aloe and glycolic acid in conjunction with Vitamin C, A and E, which serve as antioxidants.

The TréSkinRX product line includes options for people with sensitive skin, normal skin, dry skin, and there even is a line available for people suffering from acne.

My skin has never felt so good and my confidence in my skin’s health and appearance has never been higher. TréSkinRX is soon releasing a mineral makeup line that will contain no oils, talc, bismuth, oxychloride, fragrances, synthetic materials or chemicals – I’m excited about that!

For information about TréSkinRX or to order a twoweek, four-product trial kit for $14.99, please contact Doreen Selby at (727) 946-1596 or place your order online at www.glowwithdoreen.com.

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Make Your Home the Envy of Your Friends & Family With the Help of Williams Window Treatments in Dunedin Williams Window Treatments in Palm Harbor is your answer to beautifully finished windows. Call now and you can update your home’s window décor just in time for the holidays.

Window Treatments offers an incredible selection of blinds, shades and shutters, but you also receive design and installation expertise taking the guesswork and frustration out of the equation. What’s more, they’re affordable, they come to you, and they help you every step of the way.

Owner Pam Williams has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, and a great eye for design.

Williams Window Treatments will help you find the perfect solution for your window coverings, taking into consideration your personal preference and style, and whether you are looking to create complete privacy or prefer window treatments that let you utilize all of the natural light coming into your room.

Williams Window Treatments’ beautiful showroom located at the corner of Broadway (Alt. 19) and Washington Street in Dunedin. The

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great selection of quality products brings customers from all over Tampa Bay to shop the selection, and to see and feel the latest in fabrics and materials. The variety is impressive with solutions for every homeowner. Whether you are looking exquisite silks, affordable blinds, or the latest in ecofriendly, energy-saving materials, Williams Window Treatments offers an impressive variety.

Customers truly appreciate the knowledge, experience and phenomenal sense of style that Pam Williams has, and her willingness to find the solutions that work best for each individual homeowner have earned her a great reputation in the industry.

Pam says, “I enjoy helping people choose, and I don’t like people to rush into their decisions.”

As one of the leading Hunter Douglas authorized dealers in the area, Williams Window Treatments offers all of the brands that you know and trust, and many of their window treatments come with lifetime warranties.

Whether you want to order some simple blinds for one room, or you

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need to revamp every window treatment in your home, Williams Window Treatments is your one-stop-shop.

In-home consultations are free, as are the measuring services. And Williams Window Treatments is always on top of the latest styles in home design, so you can trust that your choices will be current with stylelongevity.

Family-owned and operated, Williams Window Treatments truly cares about helping their customers and building lasting relationships.

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Pam says, “For us, working with our clients is more than making a sale; it’s more like creating a friendship. As a result, we have a large amount of repeat business and referrals.”

Williams Window Treatments is located at 947 Broadway in Dunedin and its Decorators Showroom is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.

For more information visit www.williamswindowtreatments.net or call 727-738-8004.

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Synergy Equipment – Your Uptime. Our Pastime.

By Alexis Selby From 2,000-pound small walkbehind loaders to heavy machinery over 100,000 pounds, if you are in the market to buy construction equipment for your next job, look no further than your local Bobcat and Doosan dealership – Synergy Equipment. From new and used machinery, to parts, service and rentals, Synergy Equipment is your one-stop-shop for all your equipment needs! “For any job you can imagine, if it involves construction, chances are we have it,” says Territory Manager Ken Caple.

A privately held company that is dedicated to selling high-quality machinery from trusted manufacturers, Synergy Equipment was established in 2012, and has since acquired four long standing Bobcat dealerships throughout Central and South Florida. During the first phase of acquisitions, to better serve the needs of their customers, they added additional lines of equipment manufacturers to their dealership model, including Doosan heavy machinery.

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is proud to be your authorized dealer for Bobcat and Doosan. Browsing through their huge showroom, which is located at 2910 Overpass Road in Tampa, you will find an extensive selection of Bobcat equipment for sale, including mini excavators, excavator attachments, all-wheel steer loaders, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders, loader attachments, mini track loaders, telehandlers, utility vehicles, and UTV attachments. If you’re searching for Doosan equipment for sale, Synergy Equipment is sure to have the right machine to help you get the job done!

“We are your one-stop location for everything,” says Ken. “We even have road mechanics that come to job sites to help service the equipment.

We are heavily focused on providing quality customer service and taking care of our customers.”

Synergy Equipment understands that when it comes to working on a job site, there are a lot of moving parts that have to effectively come together to ensure everything goes as planned.

By recruiting and retaining quality team members, their company does all they can to keep the stress level of their

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Territory Manager Ken Caple with his beautiful family. customers to a minimum. This professionalism, coupled with the high-performance machines that they sell, ensures that with everything you have to worry about, uptime on your equipment doesn’t have to be one of them!

Very customer-oriented, from day one Ken is your point of contact for everything and anything you need, from start to finish. “I am the liaison

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between the customer and the dealership,” says Ken. “I am here to help with everything I can.” Going aboveand-beyond, Ken will often even deliver the parts himself or help by towing the machines into the shop to be serviced. Ken can be reached at (813) 352-5009 or by email at KCaple@SynergyEquip.com.

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environments where they are exposed to extensive wear and tear. We still have customers who have machines from the 1980s. As long as you keep them serviced, Bobcats will last those extra hours, whereas other machines might break down.”

Synergy Equipment is located on the corner of 301 and Overpass Road at 2910 Overpass Road in Tampa. For questions or information, please contact Ken Caple on his cell at (813) 352-5009 or email at KCaple@SynergyEquip.com.

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help you figure out the perfect piece of equipment for your upcoming job, whether it is a rental piece or for purchase, Ken and the trained professionals at Synergy Equipment will guide you through their equipment choices, offering advice as to ensure that you are not underpowered or over-buying for something you do not need.

Once you buy a piece of equipment the exceptional service doesn’t stop there. The parts, service and rental departments are always there to help serve you with your equipment needs.

Affordable Financing There are so many benefits to buying equipment, one of which can be job cost/ownership cost. “Ownership costs in the first three to five years are very low,” says Ken. “The overall dollar cost and monthly payments to purchase machinery and parts are generally about half of what it would cost to rent that same piece of equipment.”

In addition to a significantly lower cost, buying your own equipment becomes even more enticing with the special no-interest financing offered by Bobcat & Doosan, which includes 0% interest on new equip-

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ment for up to 60 months, on some models. This is on top of the extra programs that Bobcat offers on a monthly basis, such as rebates and extended warranties. (Bobcat’s additional programs change month to month; call Ken at (813) 352-5009 for the most current specials).

When it comes to working with machinery, quality makes all the difference in the world; not having the right equipment can easily turn a perfectly good job site into a disaster. Ken says, “Quality is the biggest characteristic of Bobcat. Long-term Bobcats tend to last the longest, especially in rough

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Penguin Pretzel Factory Opens in Oldsmar!

By Alexis Selby Penguin Pretzel Factory has recently opened a new location on Tampa Road! Baked fresh to order, the warm doughy pretzels will have you hooked in just one bite!

From yummy twisted pretzels to mouth watering stuffed pretzel sandwiches and desserts, Penguin Pretzel Factory is so more than just your average “pretzel shop.” They offer a variety of delicious options, so whether you just popped in for a quick bite on your lunch break or have come for a nice family meal, Penguin Pretzel Factory has something for everyone to enjoy!

“We are pretzelologists,” says owner Suzy, who runs the restaurant alongside her husband Nick. “To me that means really believing in what we have to offer. We absolutely love our dough and our goal is to take our recipes and create something beautiful and delicious!”

Starting with a dream, Suzy prayed hard one night and the idea just popped into her head. Soon after, she and her husband Nick took that idea and made it a reality.

“Our life was hectic and Nick and I were thinking about ways that we could start a business and spend more time together as a family,” says Suzy. I just remember waking up one morning wanting a change. I woke up with an idea – pretzels! For the next six months I started baking nonstop, coming up with different recipes and ideas until finally I found the perfect dough recipe.” And that it is; Penguin Pretzel’s dough really is incredible!

Although new to this location, having opened in September, Penguin Pretzel Factory is not new to the business. They actually started by selling their pretzels at both MOSI and Busch Gardens. The pretzels were a huge hit and sparked the idea to open up a storefront two years ago in nearby

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Trinity. Because of increased customer demand, Suzy and Nick decided to open the second location Oldsmar. Just like the original, this location has quickly gained a huge following.

“We have customers that come from all over Tampa Bay, including those who drive from as far away as Ocala, Sarasota, Gainesville and Brandon,” says Suzy. “We are doing something that no one else is doing. We offer a completely different food experience, unlike anything you have encountered before.”

A cross between a NY street pretzel and the famous “mall pretzel” Suzy’s secret dough recipe is the driving force behind the success of their business! Used in all of the items on their menu, from the stuffed sandwiches and desserts to the twisted pretzels, their dough has just the right amount of sweet and savory that truly makes their food one-of-a-kind!

Every Wednesday they also offer gluten-free pretzels. Suzy asks that if you are planning on ordering this option to please give her advanced notice (if possible, call the day before) so she knows how much gluten-free dough to prepare.

Accompanying the stuffed pretzels, Penguin Pretzel Factory has a variety of gourmet homemade dipping

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sauces, including cucumber dill, nacho cheese, marinara, bleu cheese, honey mustard, ranch, and Buffalo.

On my last visit Suzy and Nick brought out a bunch of different stuffed pretzels for me to sample, including my personal favorite, their Buffalo Chicken and Cheese – also known as The Endangered (everything is named after penguin-related terms).

With crispy buffalo chicken dipped in their homemade buffalo sauce, and white American cheese stuffed inside a pretzel – wow was it good!

Another customer favorite, and a must-try menu item, is their Cubanstuffed pretzel, featuring slow roasted

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pork and ham (which they roast inhouse) marinated in their homemade mojo sauce, as well as authentic Cuban spices, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard. You can taste the freshness, and the spices used really enhance the flavor of this pretzel, making it one of the best, and certainly the most unique, Cubans I have ever had.

After trying their food I can easily see why they have been voted among the top restaurants in Tampa Bay on Trip Advisor for the past few years, and recently received a 2015 Certificate of Excellence.

In addition to their pretzel twists, which you can get salted, unsalted, cinnamon-sugar or everything, other great options include BBQ pulled pork, Steak Bacon & Cheese, Pepperoni & Mozzarella, Meatball Marinara, and more. They also have pretzel dogs – hot dogs wrapped in dough – as well as pretzel pizzas, where you have the option of choosing your crust – cheese stuffed, salted, buttered or parmesan – and your toppings – extra cheese, pepperoni, ham, bacon, salami and buffalo chicken.

They have a selection of vegetarian options as well, including their Spinach and Feta – a Greek-inspired favorite combining chopped spinach, feta cheese and scallions served with their homemade cucumber dill dip – and their Roasted Veggie, made with

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roasted eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, onions and tomatoes seasoned with olive oil and garlic.

Suzy and Nick are constantly coming up with new ideas and different specialty pretzels. Starting October 15 and running through Christmas their newest special is Thanksgiving Dinner in a Pretzel. Featuring sliced turkey, stuffing, and gravy served alongside a cranberry dipping sauce, I can only imagine how fantastic this pretzel is going to taste! I will definitely be back to try it!

Have a sweet tooth? Penguin Pretzel Factory offers a tantalizing selection of stuffed pretzel desserts, including dark chocolate, white chocolate, peanut butter, milk chocolate, Oreo, apple pie, Nutella and blueberry. Oh and did I mention they have a Snickers one as well? Made with an entire Snickers bar baked inside a pretzel, yes, this dessert is as amazing as it sounds!

Team Building & Pretzel Baking A really unique idea for small groups – reserve Penguin Pretzel Factory outside normal business hours and come in and learn how to make stuffed pretzels. “We have done this with elementary school children as well as different nursing homes, and it has been a lot of fun,” says Suzy. “We teach them how we make our pretzels

and they get to create their very own pretzel to take home.”

Looking to Plan Your Next Party?

Make a great impression with party platters from Penguin Pretzel Factory. Whether it be a Christmas party, birthday celebration or office gathering, Penguin Pretzel Factory’s mini stuffed pretzels are sure to be a hit amongst guests and are the perfect bite size that can easily be enjoyed while mingling with guests.

Combining their love for pretzels and passion for customer service, Suzy and Nick have brought an amazing concept to the Tampa Bay area. If you have yet to visit Penguin Pretzel Factory in Oldsmar, come in today and see what all the hype is about! Nick says, “It’s not just food, it’s an experience!”

In the near future, Penguin Pretzel Factory will be doing a weekly kids eat free special, date TBD. Stay updated by visiting their Facebook page.

Penguin Pretzel Factory, located at 4022 Tampa Rd. in Oldsmar, is open Tues. – Fri., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sat. from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Closed Sun. and Mon. For more information, call (813) 925-9771 or log on to www.PenguinPretzels.com or check out Penguin Pretzel Factory on facebook for updates and specials.

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Smallcakes: A Cupcakery and Creamery Opens in Oldsmar!

Boasting creative flavors, quality ingredients and a delightfully delicious menu, the newly opened Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery in Oldsmar is sure to become your new favorite locale to grab a sweet treat. Located on Tampa Road near the Forest Lakes intersection, Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery offers the community baked-fresh-daily cupcakes and handmade ice cream that has earned the franchise a number one rating by USA TODAY as one of the top ten places to try across the nation. Lucky for us we now have one right around the corner!

The Smallcakes Cupcakery franchise became mega popular after being featured on Cupcake Wars. The mouth-watering creations are held to high standards and after visiting Smallcakes in Oldsmar, you’ll want one of everything! Wally Abdel is owner and operator, and since opening the doors of Smallcakes in early October, he is fast earning repeat customers. His friendly enthusiasm has already won the hearts and mouths of cupcake and ice cream lovers in the area, and the

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yummy Smallcakes creations keep them coming back in! Kimberly O’Conor says, “Best cupcake ever!

Great service and very friendly!” Another customer declared Smallcakes, “Amazing! Great for any occasion, or to satisfy your sweet tooth. Quality cupcakes plus quality service is a recipe for success!”

Customers are already blown away by the friendly service, flavor choices and freshness in just a few short weeks. Wally, 27, says with an entrepreneurial spirit, “This is my first business. I moved here from Panama City to open Smallcakes.” He became familiar with Oldsmar after visiting his aunt and uncle, who live in the area.

“Oldsmar seemed to be a community full of families. I wanted to offer people a place to come enjoy each other’s company, while enjoying a sweet treat.

I wanted to cater to families and people looking to treat themselves to something nice. Smallcakes offered a business model that allowed me to do just that and I am really excited to see what the future holds for Smallcakes in Oldsmar.”

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Wally has always worked in service and hospitality in a family owned and operated business. Working alongside hard-working, conscientious parents who taught him the ropes of running a successful business was a big bonus as far as he is concerned. He carefully saved until he had enough money to open his own business.

Wally’s goal is to make Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery your favorite place to visit! He is doing it, too, by serving the freshest, most scrumptious cupcakes and hand made ice treats in flavor creations you’ve never imagined.

Here is the Delicious Part!

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery has a variety of flavors to choose from, including twelve signature cupcake flavors and two specialty cupcake flavors, in addition to some fabulous ice cream flavor choices.

Wally makes the batches fresh every morning!

Cupcake Choices: Pink Vanilla is made with vanilla cake and signature pink buttercream frosting. Pink

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Chocolate is chocolate devil’s food cake with pink buttercream frosting.

Coco-holic is for true chocolate lovers and is made with chocolate cake topped with chocolate buttercream and valrhona chocolate sprinkles.

Vanilla and Chocolate is a classic with vanilla cake topped with chocolate buttercream frosting and valrhona chocolate sprinkles – the perfect pairing of two classic flavors. Cookie-nCream is composed with chocolate cake topped with Oreo vanilla buttercream frosting with crumbled Oreo cookies. Lemon Drop, deliciously different, is created with a lemon filling in cake, topped with lemon buttercream frosting and a dollop of more tangy lemon. Famous Red Velvet features just-like-grandma’s red velvet cake topped with smooth and creamy cream cheese frosting. Pure yummy is the only way to describe the Caramel Crunch, chocolate cake topped with a caramel frosting, adorned with sea salt and pretzels. Hot Fudge Sundae delights the taste buds with chocolate cake, signature buttercream frosting, hot fudge, roasted pecans and a cherry

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on top; while the Peanut Butter Cup is a peanut butter lover’s delight with chocolate cake, peanut butter cream cheese frosting and topped with crumbled peanut butter cups! Chocolate Cream features a chocolate cake filled with Smallcakes’ signature buttercream frosting and topped with the signature fudge frosting with a dollop of buttercream frosting on top. Birthday Cupcakes are proof that every day is birthday cake worthy! This vanilla cake with buttercream frosting topped with sprinkles is a wish come true!

All those tasty signature flavors make it hard to choose, especially

when you see the ice cream selection!

Made in house, Smallcakes’ ice cream flavors rotate weekly and there are some great seasonal flavors coming up.

When I visited Smallcakes, the following ice cream flavors were available: Strawberry, Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, Red Velvet, 24-Carrot, Mint Chocolate Chip, Black and White, and Butter Pecan! I tasted the Salted Caramel and enjoyed every last bite absolute perfection! The red velvet is on my list to try because it has actual pieces of red velvet cupcake folded into the ice cream – are you kidding me? – handmade cupcake ice cream, yum!

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“Everything here at Smallcakes is made with quality ingredients. From the cupcakes to the ice cream, I use the best-of-the-best. Our strawberry ice cream is a great example of the quality ingredients we use. I take fresh, ripe strawberries toss them into our ice cream machine and literally have the best tasting, freshest strawberry ice cream you can imagine. The quality ingredients we use at Smallcakes is the difference between a regular cupcake and a gourmet cupcake.

Ours are truly the best!”

Another great thing about Smallcakes is that if any product does not sell on the same day it is baked and is

leftover, Wally donates the cupcakes to a local school, church or office. This allows Wally to do something nice for others in the community, and underscores his promise to bake your cupcakes fresh daily!

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery’s recipes never fail to excite, entice and please your taste buds.

Visit the Smallcakes store and dine in, or you can order your cupcakes for pick-up. Get one as a single treat or order them by the dozen to share. Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is so good, you’ll fall in love at first bite!

Smallcakes Cupcakery and Creamery is located at 3705 Tampa Road, Suite 4 in Oldsmar. Open seven days a week, hours are: Mon. – Sat., 10 a.m.–9 p.m., and 11 a.m.

-7 p.m. on Sun. Check www.facebook.com/smallcakescupcakeryoldsmar for upcoming holiday flavors and specialty cupcake flavors of the day. Also, check facebook for upcoming gluten-free cupcake days!

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Vetture’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, Serving East Lake Families for 15 Years

By Julie Kanehl One of the most popular restaurants in our area, Vetture’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, is celebrating its 15th successful year by doing what it does best: Serving an incredible selection of Italian cuisine to the friends and family that have become their patrons all these years. Whether you like their famous pizza and garlic knots or you prefer to start with a glass of wine and calamari, then move into mouth-watering entrees like the gnocchi or scungilli, every dish is authentically Italian and expertly prepared with love. What’s more, Vetture’s has created a restaurant that is classy, warm and welcoming, making it an ideal dining destination any night of the week, from game night to date night.

Conveniently located at 36137 East Lake Road (near Publix) at Brooker Creek shopping center, one thing is for certain: When it comes down to pleasing the whole family, Vetture’s hits the mark.

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While carryout and delivery is always jamming, people love to dine in at Vetture’s. The atmosphere is a perfect fit for the busy families of East Lake who want to eat at a place that has options for everyone, is entirely family and kid friendly, and that hires a staff that is eager to please. Remodeled relatively recently, Vetture’s is a popular place for families, friends and even entire teams to come and have lunch or dinner.

Vetture’s Pizzeria & Restaurant is owned by Rick and Dianne Maida, who have a huge heart for their family, their restaurant, and their community.

Rick and his amazing wife Dianne, moved to East Lake in 1991 from New York, and opened Vetture’s on Dianne’s birthday in 2000! Heavily involved in our community, Rick is known as “Coach Rick” to many East Lake High school graduates, and he takes the time to get to know his regular customers. It’s important to note that Dianne makes the desserts herself, from scratch, and that the writer of

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this article may or may not have shared her leftover cheesecake with her spouse.

Together with their Chef, Paulie Pennacchini , who has more than thirty years of experience as a chef, and an unmatched passion for cooking, Vetture’s Pizzeria & Restaurant strives to be far more than a local pizza place.

Serving an impressive menu of Italian staples and cuisines that both compliment and compete with their pizzas, Vetture’s is the kind of place you can bring your Italian friends and family to with pride.

One customer said, “Vetture’s is the best Italian restaurant around. It’s a must try.”

“Honey, Let’s Order Vetture’s!”

The thing about restaurants like Vetture’s is that they become a part of our community, and a regular part of our lives. It’s why “Wanna order Vet-

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ture’s?” is a common phrase at so many houses around town. Why? The pizza is to die for. Offering a wide variety of pizza crust options from their Crispino, or thin slice, to Sicilian and even stuffed pizza, there’s a pizza pie to suit every taste.

The toppings are fresh, the cheese melts in your mouth, and if your definition of happiness is pizza, then you’re going to be happy to know that you can order by the slice, by the pie, dine in, carry out, or they can bring it right to your door!

One customer gushed, “This pizzeria always delivers what we want: good quality, great prices and prompt service with a smile. Their standard

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ample, their Zuppa Di Pesce is a popular choice, which offers calamari, shrimp, clams, scungilli, and mussels served over linguini in a light marinara sauce. Additionally, Vetture’s offers a wide variety of delectable chicken, veal and pasta dishes. Whatever you order, it’s cooked to order, it’s fresh, and it’s delicious.

Bob, a regular customer, said, “Me and my wife eat at Vetture’s at least once a week and the food always comes out hot and fresh. We have never had a bad meal there. I suggest you try the sausage and peppers appetizer.” cheese pizza is great, better than just about every other one we’ve tried in the area. But their gourmet pizzas really shine! The “Grandma” pizza has a very crispy thin crust with cheese and a special basil topping, plus tomato sauce. It also has a little bit of spice for kick which I really enjoy. The “Crispino” pizza is also a thin crust pizza with a light marinara sauce topped with fresh mozzarella (made in-house), fresh tomato slices, fresh basil, fresh garlic and olive oil and a touch of balsamic drizzled on top.

Yumm! We enjoy both so much that it’s hard to choose!”

Whether you dine in, carry out or have your meals delivered, Vetture’s makes it easy for the busy families of East Lake! You can even order online!

Vetture’s Restaurant and Pizzeria is located at 36137 East Lake Rd. in Palm Harbor (at Brooker Creek Shopping Center). Vetture’s is open Mon. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., and from 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Fri. and Sat., and from 12 noon – 9:30 p.m. on Sun. For more information, please visit www.vettures.com or call (727) 787-4858.

Another customer said, “This is a great little eatery which serves delicious pizza as well as a full Italian menu of specialty items. Their Crispino pizza topped with artichokes and red peppers is one of our favorites.”

Now that you know about the pizza, it’s time to tempt you with the rest of the menu, which has a vast offering of Italian cuisines like Nonna used to make. We’re talking about everything from spaghetti, homemade meatballs, and calzones that could feed you for a week, to some of the finest seafood dishes in town. For ex-

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“Medical Center” Continued from page 1 impressive is the high quality care and the many years of education and commitment that Medical Center of Trinity has placed as the fundamental building blocks in each of its departments. While Medical Center of Trinity is a new facility, the doctors, nurses and support staff members have years of experience and education, as well as passion for healing their patients.

Medical Center of Trinity offers an array of surgical specialties including general surgery, heart and vascular surgical care including open heart surgery, orthopedic and spinal surgery, neurosurgery, and more. The hospital also offers compassionate cancer care, advanced wound care, men’s healthcare (specifically prostate and bladder care), rehabilitation services, behavioral healthcare, and of course, women’s care including gynecological care, breast care and obstetrics. With its expertly staffed ER, the advanced diagnostic imaging options, and the growing reputation, there’s no question that Medical Center of Trinity is committed to providing excellent care to the people of our community.

Nkem Nwosa, MD Arleigh Ancheta, DO Jose Calderon, MD Reut Bardach, MD Each of the doctors shown above is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology Expecting? Medical Center of Trinity Offers Advanced Obstetric & Neonatal Care!

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles recently shared information about Medical Center of Trinity’s advanced cardiac services, their advanced hip replacement surgical technology and more, and this month we are happy to help them announce a new addition to their already incredible Women’s Health and Obstetrics departments: the soon-to-open Level II NICU! The first of its kind in Pasco County, a NICU of this caliber can provide care for any sick or preterm

baby born at 32 weeks gestation or after. Offering a completely familycentered approach, Medical Center of Trinity will make every effort to provide care to the entire family of a child who needs to be in the NICU. Offering recliners to promote bonding and skin-to-skin contact, parents have the opportunity to spend quality time with their babies and are an instrumental part of the healing and growing process for their child. In fact, parents are provided with a lot of amenities including parent and sibling education, NICU parent meetings, and even access to a licensed clinical

social worker that is dedicated to women’s and neonatal services. Before babies go home, the hospital even offers a Nesting Room, which is an overnight room for families who are transitioning from the hospital to home, giving parents the opportunity to practice caring for their child’s medical needs while still having access to 24-hour immediate care, if necessary.

Director of Women’s & Neonatal Services, Cheryl Sherrill, MSN, RN, said, “Our projected opening for the NICU is December 10th, and we will be offering twelve Level II NICU

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beds.” She explains, “We will be offering family-centered care in a safe, nurturing environment. We’ve carefully recruited some of the finest NICU nurses in our area. We are very fortunate to have individuals from topnotch facilities. We want to offer the very best, including state-of-the-art technology, exceptional employees and family care. When it comes to neonatal care, families are part of the process.”

In a Neonatologist partnership agreement with All Children’s Hospital, which is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, Medical Center of Trinity has been able to establish neonatal care that parents can trust.

Lynn Smith, BSN, RN-NIC, MHSA, the Neonatal Services Manager at Medical Center of Trinity, said, “The NICU team is made up of handpicked professionals who are qualified to handle the highest risk level for sick, neonatal babies.” She added, “Hand picking the right nurses to staff the NICU was incredibly important. ‘Right’ is more than qualifications and experience, it’s about passion. That’s what I look for

in our medical personnel – employees who will provide the most exemplary care to these babies.”

The NICU is an exciting addition to Medical Center of Trinity’s Obstetrics unit, which offers private birthing and mother-baby suites, giving families a safe and secure environment where they can bond with their new child. The Obstetrics unit has recruited some of the most qualified nurses in our area, including nurses who are certified in fetal monitoring by the Association of Women’s Health Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). With access to anesthesiologists who are specifically skilled in labor and delivery, as well as a childbirth educator and lactation consultant, new parents will feel confident in planning to have their babies at Medical Center of Trinity.

courses offered at Medical Center of Trinity. Classes include Childbirth Preparation, Pediatric CPR, Breast Feeding, Car Seat Training, Developmental Care and Infant Care.

It’s exciting to know that expecting parents who live in our area can come to Medical Center of Trinity and know that their lives, and the lives of their babes, are in the hands of highly qualified, expe-

rienced and passionate physicians, nurses and medical staff. If you’re expecting, contact Medical Center of Trinity to see all of the exciting things happening there.

Medical Center of Trinity is located at 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity. For information, log on to www.MedicalCenterTrinity.com or call 727-834-4000.

Schedule a Tour of Obstetric Unit Expecting parents are encouraged

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‘Tis the Season for Honey Baked Ham !

By Katie Thomas The holidays are here! Parties full of holiday cheer, drinks, delicious food and the warmth of family and friends are upon us and nothing makes a party complete quite like a fully cooked and ready to serve Honey Baked Ham®.

Since 1957, having a Honey Baked Ham® at the center of a holiday feast has been a tradition for many families. Some of us wait all year to savor the taste of a perfectly sliced ham or turkey breast with sweet, crunchy glaze.

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made it even more convenient to pick up your favorite products this holiday season with three pick-up locations.

Now, in addition to the main HoneyBaked store in the Walmart plaza on U.S. 19 North in Port Richey and the satellite store in the Longleaf community of the Trinity area (located just off of Starkey Boulevard on Town Ave.), you also can pick up your Honey Baked Ham® at the Spring Hill location at 4638 Commercial Way. With more locations, HoneyBaked hopes to help serve up more stress-free holiday meals for customers through greater ease of purchasing

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and serving its products. HoneyBaked is committed to making your order and pick-up services quick and efficient, so you can focus on what really matters this holiday season – your family and friends and the wonderful time you will spend with them!

Philip Georggi, owner of the Port Richey and Spring Hill HoneyBaked stores and the satellite store in Longleaf, is excited to help customers manage their holiday meals with one easy order and pick-up!

You can order your entire menu from HoneyBaked complete with sides and desserts. Call ahead or order online and your meal will be ready and waiting. Get your family a ham or smoked or roasted turkey breast along with classic side favorites that include: Yukon Gold Mashed potatoes, Potatoes Au Gratin, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Macaroni and Cheese, Cinnamon Apples, Cornbread Dressing, an array of premium desserts and more. My mouth is already watering!

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HoneyBaked stores have hams, turkeys and everything you need to make your holiday meal easy, and everything tastes homemade! Customers love that they can shop at our store and save themselves the hassle of cooking, buying ingredients, preparing and presenting everything – HoneyBaked does it all, so you can enjoy that time with your loved ones!

Isn’t it great to have a choice this year? Whether you choose to go all out and have your entire holiday feast prepared exclusively by HoneyBaked or just pick up a ham, a dessert, or a couple of sides, you’ll love that you made your life a little easier this year! ‘Tis the season for making memories with your loved ones and HoneyBaked gives you more time for fun!

For all of your holiday gifting and catering needs, please call Philip Georggi at 813-841-0859.

The HoneyBaked Ham Company of Port Richey is located at 8637 US 19 in Port Richey; call (727) 815-3739. The Honey Baked Ham satellite store in Trinity’s Longleaf community is located at 3104 Town Avenue, Suite 106; call (727) 372-7014. HoneyBaked Ham Company of Spring Hill is located at 4638 Commercial Way and can be reached at (352) 592-2994.

For a full description of menu items, catering information and store coupons visit the website, www.honeybakedonline.com

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“BergHOFF” Continued from page 1 BergHOFF brand, and accepting awards for design and innovation.

Yet, while doing all of this, the BergHOFF store has created an inviting showroom. BergHOFF offers more than 3,000 products in cookware, cutlery, porcelain, dinnerware, flatware, BBQ Sets, and cook’s tools.

You’ll find everything you need to turn your kitchen into a gourmet’s dream.

Fun and informative, hands-on Cooking Classes are offered on Saturdays and are led by BergHOFF’s inhouse chef, Toni Haynes. Private classes are offered for showers, company meetings, and more. The classes also give you a chance to see how BergHOFF’s products function, which, as Store Manager Candace Powers points out, “any cook knows, is equally important to form.” She adds, “We like to offer personal service, quality, design and selection at affordable prices for you, your friends and your family. You can purchase at Buy Direct Pricing, directly from us, saving you money!”

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chef in your family, bringing technology, design, craftsmanship and passion to the kitchenware industry. It is the perfect place for anyone who is interested in cooking, from the novice to the professional chef. From newlyweds setting up a first-kitchen to those who want to update or upgrade cookware, and whether you like traditional stainless steel or prefer to use ceramic or cast iron, BergHOFF has the kitchen essentials and gadgets that you want.

Beauty and function is a great combination but BergHOFF also knows it is important to stay on top of energy efficient technology ultimately saving you time and money to enjoy other things in your life. It’s pretty neat that all of BergHOFF’s cookware works on every kind of stove, too, including the new induction stoves.

Speaking of induction stoves, you can take one on the road with you!

BergHOFF sells portable single induction cook-tops, which are great for the traveler, for boats, RVs or even cooking your fish out in the lanai.

Looking to Eat Healthier? –– BergHOFF’s Waterless Cookware reduces the need for using water or oil when cooking – you lose some calories but not the taste! This cookware lets you cook your meat and vegetables with no fat or oil, giving you better color, better flavor, and the vitamins

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BergHOFF’s Tagine and Chocolate Cast Iron Cookware are perfect for slow cooking and preparing hearty, flavorful stews and minerals are left in your food.

Pressure cookers are another great tool for cooking healthy and BergHOFF has improved upon the family cook’s all-time kitchen staple and time-saver with a re-designed lid, making it super easy to open and close. Stop in to see BergHOFF’s line of Eclipse Pressure Cookers.

Cutlery––BergHOFF offers open stock of cutlery as well as blocks of knives. There are more than 20 styles to choose from. “We encourage you to put the knives in your hand,” says Candace. “The quality and design is all there, but it is about how it feels in your hand. That is why we have them out in reach for you to try.”

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Cook’s Tools––Some favorites are BergHOFF’s Herb Scissors, Egg Whisks, Silicone Utensils, Magnetic Scissors and the Garnishing Tool Kit. Another popular item, and the perfect companion for new cookware is BergHOFF’s signature cookbookToni’s Simply the Best, which offers easy, tasty recipes; Chef Toni Haynes will autograph the book for you to make it extra special for the recipient.

New Products at BergHOFF Perfect Slice––BergHOFF predicts that the brand new Perfect Slice will be popular for gift giving this year.

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Cookware in Colors will brighten any kitchen dishwasher safe baking pan with a special cutting tool that enables you to quickly cut uniformed slices, giving your creation a professional presentation for entertaining and making it look like you worked harder than you did. You can purchase the matching silicone lip for the Perfect Slice, which makes it so easy to remove it from the oven. Candace calls the third generation, “Awesome! It includes your pan, your slicer and a carry lid that allows you take your treats on-the-go to your bunco and bridge games, any shower you bake for, or a family gathering.”

Silicone Bakeware––No greasing or oiling required with the new Silicone Bakeware, which heats quickly and bakes evenly with no burnt or dark edges on the bottom. Removal is super easy and you can freeze, refrigerate or microwave it, put in the dishwasher, and it is oven safe. Nothing is easier than being able to bake, store, freeze

Cast Iron Teapots perfect spot of tea

and reheat right in the same pan.

Studio 11-Piece Cookware––Simply beautiful, this 18/10 surgical stainless steel cookware with rose gold colored handles (as shown on cover) works on every stovetop including induction. Choose from stainless steel lids or glass lids, this item is a must-see in the art of cookware!

Cast Iron Teapots––Making a delicious pot of tea? BergHOFF has many shapes and colors of cast iron teapots. Each comes with a stainless steel mesh basket to steep your tealeaves for a perfect hot cup of tea.

You’ll also find a nice selection of glass teapots and whistling kettles.

Unique Dinnerware: Eclipse Art of the Table by Codriez––Do you have an appetite for more art on the table? BergHOFF has introduced its limited edition Eclipse porcelain, adorned with art from the internationally acclaimed artist Codriez. The set

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comes alive with playful drawings in vivid colors and was developed as a tribute to the joy of dining with family and friends. Light is a returning theme in the dinnerware and each drawing begins its life with light from a lamp or the sun.

Cookware in Colors––Available in bright lime green, purple, orange and red, BergHOFF’s colorful Non-Stick Cookware brightens up any kitchen.

This sturdy feeling but easy to handle cookware works on every stove including induction and features a multi-layered and reinforced PFOA-free non-stick coating for easy food release and effortless cleaning. Each piece can be purchased separately so you can

Bakeware of all types including silicone

customize your assortment to meet your cooking needs.

Chocolate Cast Iron and the Tagine––Perfect for the slow cooking and hearty stews we love to prepare in the oven or on top of the stove this time of year, the glossy enameled coating requires no extra seasoning and combines style with durability.

A unique piece in this collection is the 12-and-a-1/2-inch Covered Wok and the Tagine.

Don’t forget BergHOFF’s Customer Appreciation Day on November 21st; plus, during the week of Thanksgiving, BergHOFF will offer Black Friday Specials ALL WEEK LONG! Perfect for year-round gifting and kitchen essentials for a well equipped kitchen, BergHOFF offers free layaway, a gift and bridal registry and ships to anywhere in the US. BergHOFF is located at 11063 State Rd 54 (between Little Rd. & Gunn Hwy.) in Odessa. Showroom hours are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sat. Closed Sundays. Holiday hours: Closed Thanksgiving Day; open Christmas Eve, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed New Year’s Day. Log on to icookALOT.com or call (727) 853-3373 for more information.

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