Trinity - Vol. 11, Issue 11, November 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 11, Issue 11, November 2015

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

Discover the Difference and the Dedication at Trinity Family Physicians

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The Community Dining & Business Guide that your neighbors READ! INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Winter Wonderland..................3 Community Calendar............4-5 BergHOFF........................10-11 Comfort Zone................14-15 Williams Window Treatments..18 Emma Meyers......................20 Honey Baked Ham..............22 St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church..........26-27 Marching Mustangs Band..28-29 Michele Whitfield, Esq......30-31 Ms. Twister Maid Service....34-35 OTAZU and more.............38-39 Fellowship of Christian Athletes.........................46-47 TréSkinRX........................48-49 Colored Classifieds.................50

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A Knowledgeable Staff Ready to Assist! The Trinity Family Physicians staff is made up of a team of professionals that assist Drs. Shirmohammad and Eldridge. In fact, their front office staff

Amir Shirmohammad, MD, MPH Stephanie Eldridge, MD, MPH

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Taking Time With Patients is Important! Most of us do not enjoy going to the doctor. We want it to be quick and painless. We want the drive-through version of anything that’s not pleasant these days. However, if you go to a “drive-through” service for health care, where the goal is to get as many patients rotated through the door as possible, you’re going to just be a number. Trinity Family Physicians is the opposite of drive-through care. That’s not to say that they aren’t timely, or that they don’t value their patients’ time, because they do, but their commitment to each patient is something that has more value, and that’s something I’m willing to wait for. I know that when it’s my turn,

I’m not going to be turned away when I ask a question or voice a concern. I’m not going to be told to make another appointment. Each time I see a doctor at Trinity Family Physicians, I feel that I’m being listened to, and that my care is their utmost priority at that time. One patient admits to driving more than an hour to get to Trinity Family Physicians, saying, “I am willing to drive to see them no matter where I move, and I’m willing to wait because it’s not that often that you find a physician that offers that kind of care.” Dr. Shirmohammad says, “We offer our full attention to each of our patients, and we don’t want to be rushed. While we have a goal to have each patient checked in and out within a certain amount of time, our true investment is in the time it takes for your health to be properly evaluated.” Another patient said, “They are the absolute best! My wife and I were both looking for ‘old fashioned’ doctors, the type we had when we were kids that would take time with you and seemed truly concerned for your health. Drs. Shirmo and Eldridge were exactly what we were looking for. They have been nothing short of fantastic in helping both of us through our health issues the last several years.”

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Where do you place your own health when it comes to your personal priorities? Is it above choosing where to eat for dinner? Where to shop? Where to bank? If it’s not, it certainly should be. Not to seem overly dramatic, but at the end of the day, there’s nothing more important than your health, which is why you should choose doctors that will put your health first. Trinity Family Physicians treats medicine differently; instead of being a number or a chart, you’re treated like family. Convenient to East Lake, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, New Port Richey, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes and more, Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Trinity Boulevard and Duck Slough Boulevard, and offers a personalized approach that is refreshing in our current healthcare environment. Taking the time necessary to give each patient their best care, it is no surprise that the doctors and staff at Trinity Family Physicians have earned the respect and the business of so many patients in and around our area. The Trinity Family Physicians aren’t just doctors, they’re my doctors. I count on them when I have a health concern, when I don’t feel well, and when I need answers. They are there when I need them, and I count on them to help me get well and stay well. Drs. Stephanie Eldridge, MD, MPH and Amir Shirmohammad, MD, MPH are a husband and wife team that knows what it’s like to have a busy family lifestyle. In fact, they have

two lovely daughters and another one on the way! High school sweethearts, “Dr. Shirmo,” as most patients call him, and Dr. Eldridge met when they were just 17, and they’ve been together ever since. Both of them graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans where they majored in Cell and Molecular Biology. They went on to earn Master’s Degrees in Public Health and Epidemiology before earning their Medical Degrees, staying at Tulane the entire time. Serving Trinity and its surrounding areas since 2007, Dr. Shirmohammad and Dr. Eldridge have already met their goal of creating a new kind of medical practice as Trinity Family Physicians is one that certainly stands out from the rest in its dedication, commitment and follow-through.

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Winter Wonderland Family Festival in Trinity Dr. Unger’s Winter Wonderland Family Festival is being held Saturday, Dec. 12th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Seven Springs Middle School in Trinity, Florida. FWMG Events, Dr. Stephen Unger’s non-profit organization, is hosting the event through the additional support of local sponsors. Trinity will experience the fun of 30 tons of snow and activities to coincide with the “snowfall.” There will be three snow activities including snow drift sledding, a snowy playground and snowball targets, as well as bounce houses, food vendors, business vendor booths, entertainment from local bands Jule Vera and Fast Forward, and school choral and musical groups. Bring your camera for the photo opportunities! The Snow Queen and Snow Princess from Sweet Princess Parties will be dressed as Elsa and Anna from Disney’s Frozen and will be available to pose for pictures with kids at the event. Local restaurants and food vendors will be there including Johnny Brusco’s, Perks Coffeehouse, Brass Tap of Trinity and Don’s Dogs. The event anticipates 2000-3000 people in attendance. The presenting sponsors are

Kemp, Ruge, and Green Law Group and Florida Wellness Medical Group. The event is only possible through the support of all the following sponsors: Creative Concepts Circle, MRI Associates of Palm Harbor, Johnny Cool, House of Tans, Team Farrell, It’s Your Home Magazine, ReMax Champions, Grace Point Church of Trinity, Suncoast Urgent Care, Premier Choice Fitness, Trinity-Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Silver Dollar Pawn, Inc., DonJoy, Dynamic Title Services, and 72HRPrint.com. FWMG Events is a local nonprofit organization whose development was born from the desire of local chiropractic physician, Dr. Stephen Unger, to give back to the community through a fun, family event. His goal was to provide the community with a day of family entertainment; free so all families could attend despite potential economic challenges. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Trinity Rotary Charitable Foundation, which supports local children’s organizations, such as Boys and Girls Clubs, PACE Center for Girls, and more. The

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mission of FWMG Events is two-fold. The first objective is to offer a free, family-friendly event for everyone in the community. Secondly, the organization wants to give back to the community in a charitable way. FWMG Events has chosen to donate the proceeds of the event back to the Trinity Rotary Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) local charity that supports other local charitable groups such as the local Boys and Girls Club, The PACE Center for Girls, and others. A few vendor spots and sponsorships remain available. For more information and/or questions, please contact Christy Collier at 727-237-1529 or ccollier@creativeconceptscircle.com. See ad on page 9 for more info.

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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! Limited space! E-mail dgenna@tampabay.rr.com for waiver and with any additional questions.

Holiday Baseball Camp By Dan Genna Focusing on Hitting and Baserunning Dec. 28-30, Mon. – Wed., 6–8 PM––This camp for ages 14–18. Campers are grouped by age and skill level. Held at East Lake Little League Sports Complex. Early Registration Special: If registered before Dec. 20th, cost is $80. Registration from December 21st – 28th: $100. Make check payable to Dan Genna. Mail check and registration form to: 669 Lora Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688. Camp Highlights: Focus will be on Hitting and Baserunning; Camp Tshirt; Drills and Skills; Individual Instruction; Fundamentals; Hitting Games; Speed & Agilities; High School & College Style Workouts Camp Notes: Campers should wear baseball pants, t-shirt, cleats. Bring water & sneakers. Space limited; take advantage of the early registration special! Dan Genna has 25 years’ experience coaching little league and high school baseball. E-mail dgenna@tampabay.rr.com for waiver and questions.

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Trinity Marketplace 1st Saturday, Dec. – Mar, 10 AM–4 PM––Trinity Marketplace is back on December 5th! Small and local businesses are gathering together for the Trinity Marketplace to showcase and sell their products. Trinity Marketplace is held at the Trinity Meeting Center, which is at the Trinity Commons Plaza. The address is 7813 Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey. Please stop by to see the great offerings from local businesses, a few FOOD TRUCKS and great holiday shopping! “We had such a great response to having this marketplace last year, we are having this event on the first Saturday of the month from December through March.” Joanne Krapf, the owner of the Trinity Meeting Center explains, “It is a wonderful opportuity to support local businesspeople, all in one place.” This event is outdoors, free and open to the public. For directions or more information, please email events@TrinityMeetingCenter.com or call 727.375.9700. Christmas Tour of Homes 2015 Sat., Dec. 5th, 4-9 PM––Every year for the past eight years, GGM (Growing Great Moms/Minds), a local group

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made up of many homeschooling and stay-at-home moms and their families, has put on a local “Christmas Tour of Homes” fundraiser, where West Pasco residents open their beautifully decorated homes for a self-guided tour. In addition to halls decked with boughs of holly, yuletide carols will be heard as each home features music from talented artists and food sampling from local restaurants or bakeries. Starting location: First United Methodist Church at 5901 Indiana Ave. in New Port Richey. Advance tickets: $15 available at New to You Consignments, 6707 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey Online ticket sales: $16.50 at www.ggmfl.com Day of Tour ticket pricing: $18 Pre-paid ticket holders can take advantage of the Buy-4-Get-1-Free ticket offer! Email your questions to carmen.c.burnett@gmail.com. Pose by Pose Yoga Jan 19 – Feb. 23––Pose by Pose Yoga in Lutz is offering Yoga for Health and Wellness for Adults 50 and up through the OLLI program funded by USF. The classes begin on Jan. 19th and run every Tuesday through Feb. 23rd, 10 a.m.–11 a.m. To register, log on to www.usf.edu/continuing-ed-

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ucation/olli/ or call (813) 974-8036. Pre-registration required; small membership and registration fee. Classes are available to any member looking to increase range of motion, strength and mobility. Mobile seniors, limited mobility and chairbound seniors are all welcome as the studio is handicap accessible. Pose by Pose Yoga is located at 17761 Hunting Bow Circle in Lutz. Log on to www.PoseByPoseYoga.com. or call (813) 501-4987 for information. Medical Center of Trinity Announces Winners 4th “Expressions of Thanks” Youth Art Contest Medical Center of Trinity held a reception Sun., Nov. 8, to showcase the artwork of students (grades K-12) in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties honoring our veterans and those serving in the military. The artwork will be on display in the hospital lobby through Nov. 22. Medical Center of Trinity invited youth to celebrate the service of our military veterans by submitting entries into an artwork, poetry and essay contest. Every child who entered received a participant certificate at the reception, as will those receiving individual awards. First place winners in each grade level were awarded a $25 gift

card and the grand prize winners received their choice of either a bicycle or an iPod Nano. Congratulations to the recipients of the $25 gift card: Kindergarten – Aurelia, Trinity Elementary; 1st Grade – Justin A., Grace Christian School, 2nd Grade – Gavin, Trinity Elementary; 3rd Grade – Katarina B., Genesis School; 4th Grade – Veralyn M., Trinity Oaks Elementary; 5th Grade – Elizabeth F., Hudson Elementary; 6th Grade – Aaliyah H., Hudson Middle School; 7th Grade – Roberto T., Crews Lake Middle School; 8th Grade – Karen P., Broach School Tampa; 9th Grade – Brennan B., Genesis Preparatory School; 10th Grade – Nikita C., Ridgewood High School; 11th Grade – Lauren L., Ridgewood High School; 12th Grade – Erika B., J.W. Mitchell High School Congratulations to Grand Prize Winners: Olivia W., 1st Grade, Genesis School; Caden W., 4th Grade, Pine View Elementary; Maya P., 8th Grade, Seven Springs Middle School; Jessica S., 12th Grade, Ridgewood High School. Aging Gracefully Senior Expo Wed., Jan. 20, 2016, 10 AM – 2 PM––Love Your Neighborhood Connect of Heritage Springs Country

Club, located at 11345 Robert Trent Jones Pkwy. in Trinity, will host a free Aging Gracefully Senior Expo at their clubhouse. Several exhibitors available to answer questions that you might have on a variety of topics. Lunch available for purchase. West Pasco Business Association Hosts 5th Annual How The Grinch Saved Christmas Fri., Dec. 11, 7–11 p.m.––Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey. Live music by Internationally acclaimed band Jule Vera, dancing, raffles, sweets, treats and eats and lots of family fun while raising money for select local families in need to brighten their Holidays. Tickets can be purchased at WPBA.biz Don’t wait, tickets sell out fast. Miniature Model Museum 3rd Saturday Monthly, Sept–May, 10 AM–4 PM––The Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling is located in the West Pasco Industrial Park at 2645 Success Dr. in Odessa. The next opening is Sat., Nov. 21st. The museum has four scratch-built operating train layouts, military models, turn-of-the-century buildings, and even several doll house exhibits. This is a family-friendly museum with something to interest everyone. On Nov. 21st the museum will feature three free modeling clinics giving “how-to” methods for creating water, grass and trees. Admission is $7 for adults and children 12 and under are free. From SR 54, turn north onto Success Drive by Pappas Ranch restaurant (they offer 10% discount to museum guests) and then proceed near the end of the street to the museum on left. For information, call 352 5852662 or visit the website at www.finescalemodeling.org. St. Stephen’s Church Events Christmas services: Christmas Eve at 7 PM a Children’s Mass will be said. Solemn High Mass at 10 PM, followed by egg nog and snacks in the Parish Hall. Christmas morning, low said Mass at 10 AM. Christmas Dinner Dance: Mon., Dec. 7. Social time at 6 PM; catered dinner at 6:30 PM, followed by music for listening and dancing by Dino. Price is $15.00 per person, advance sales only. Thrift Shop: Open Mon. – Fri., 9 AM–2 PM. Gently used clothing, small appliances, housewares, shoes and more on sale for very low prices. A special half price sale is held the first full week of each month. Thrift shop is located on church property. Call 8461378 or 849-4330 for information.

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Card Party/Salad Luncheon: 2nd Monday monthly, (Oct. – May) the women of the church host a card party with a delicious salad luncheon. Doors open at 10:30 and lunch is served at noon. Call Esther Lomax (816-3930) to reserve a table for cards – the cost is $6 per person. Angels Left Behind: Widows and widowers of the church get together for dinner the 2nd Saturday montly at 4:30 p.m. Call Doris Jenkins – 727937-0039 for information. For more information, log on to www.ststephen-episcopal.com, email ssec1@verizon.net, or call the church office at 727-849-4330. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located one block east of U.S. 19 off Gulf Drive at 5326 Charles Street, New Port Richey, invites you to join us for Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. Morning prayer is Tues. – Fri.at 9 a.m. in the Lady Chapel. Benediction the first Friday of each month at 11 a.m.; Requiem Mass for the departed the last Friday at 11 a.m. Sertoma Foundation to Give Away Hearing Aid Batteries Dec. 11. Fri., Dec. 11, 10 AM–Noon––Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida has scheduled a battery giveaway at its offices in New Port Richey (4443 Rowan Road, 34653). The Foundation will offer free hearing aid batteries in the most common sizes while they last: 10, 13, and 312 and 675. “The batteries can be picked up at our office during the allotted time while supplies last,” noted Executive Director, Debra Golinski. “We are very pleased to be able to offer free batteries on December 11” she added. She noted that providing these batteries at no charge to those who need them was made possible by way of a grant from the Pasco Aging Network. The Sertoma Foundation heads up the Sertoma Hearing Aid Recycling Program as well. Through this program, Sertoma clubs collect hearing aids in any condition to provide recycled and refurbished hearing aids available to clients who need them. The December battery giveaway is a perfect time to recycle old hearing aids. Hearing aid recycling containers are also located in area Publix grocery stores. “All hearing aids have value whether broken or worn out so anyone with family members or friends with old hearing aids are asked to help others through this unique collection program,” said Ms. Golinski. Call (727) 834-5479 or 1(866) 999-2443, or visit the website online at www.familyhearinghelp.org.

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Welcome to the Neighborhood and the World of BergHOFF By Kim Thomas 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 everyone else in the community with a love for cooking to come to the Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 21st. The full-day event (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) celebrates the nine years that the BergHOFF showroom has been open to the public, as well as 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 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 in-house 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!” A Chef’s Toy Store BergHOFF is a toy store for the 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

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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 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 with 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.” 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 cookbook, Toni’s Simply the Best, offering easy, tasty recipes. To make it more special,

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Chef Toni Haynes will autograph it. New Products at BergHOFF Perfect Slice––BergHOFF predicts that the brand new Perfect Slice will be popular for gift giving this year. Perfect Slice won an award for innovation at the IHA Show in Chicago this year. First generation brings you a 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 and reheat right in the same pan. Studio 11-Piece Cookware––

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Cookware in Colors will brighten any kitchen

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 internation-

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ally acclaimed artist Codriez. The set 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 customize your assortment to meet your cooking needs.

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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. BergHOFF’s Customer Appreciation Day is Nov. 21st. 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

Bakeware of all types including silicone equipped kitchen, BergHOFF offers free layaway, a gift and bridal registry and ships to anywhere in the U.S. BergHOFF, located in Odessa at 11063 State Rd 54 (between Little Rd. & Gunn Hwy.), is open Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sat.; closed Sun. Holiday hours: Closed Thanksgiving Day; Open Christmas Eve from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day; Open New Year’s Eve from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Closed New Year’s Day. For more information, log on to www.icookALOT.com or call (727) 853-3373 .

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Comfort Zone is Your Specialty Sleep Shop, Proudly Serving You Since 1991! By Julie Kanehl It’s that time of year when everyone is talking about making delicious treats, shopping for just the right gift, and hosting large family gatherings; but where in the world is everyone going to sleep? Comfort Zone offers a large selection of sleep options including high quality futons, wall beds, Murphy beds and completely customized bedding solutions, making it easy to be the “host with the most” any time of the year. If you want to save space, sleep comfortably and best of all, save money, then head over to Comfort Zone. Located at 6705 U.S. Hwy. 19 in New Port Richey, Comfort Zone is a family owned and operated business that first opened its doors in Largo in 1991. Since then, they have been building a solid reputation for high quality work and personalized customer service. Moving to New Port Richey ten years ago, Comfort Zone has become one of the largest futon dealers in the area. The showroom is the perfect place to discover the

versatility, the comfort and the beauty of furniture that does more than simply take up space. Furniture That Multitasks Just Like You Do! Comfort Zone’s showroom is a destination in itself for customers looking for high quality, dual purpose or customiz- Scan the QR Code above for information and videos about Comfort Zone’s popular Murphy Beds and the Murphy Bed Cabinet (above) - a favorite of customers nationwide able furniture. Shipping all over and style, but at the end of the day, any room and turn it into a bedroom the United States, Comfort Zone is nothing compares to a futon when it in a matter of seconds. Wall beds can your one-stop specialty sleep shop. comes to offering simple, affordable, be customized to meet your individual Offering amazing and affordable hideaway bedding. What makes Com- needs, and can even include a table or options and rebates for most of their fort Zone so unique is their quality a desk that can be pulled down when product lines, Comfort Zone is the and the amount of customizable opthe bed is not in use, as well as cusperfect place to shop if you want tions. In fact, Comfort Zone offers tomized shelving and more. both quality and functionality in more than 50 styles of futon frames, A local homeowner said, “I have your furniture. 8 different mattress types, and 500 a wall bed in my home office, and its Futons are one of Comfort fabric options for their futons alone! cabinet is so pretty that people are Zone’s most popular items. It’s safe Murphy beds and wall beds can shocked when they learn that there’s to say that futons have come a long give homeowners the ability to take a bed in there. They think it’s a way over the years in terms of comfort

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custom closet. Well, it is! It just holds a bed!” Adding, “The bed is really comfortable, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone who wants the flexibility of putting the bed away when you don’t need it.” One of the hottest items at Comfort Zone is the Murphy Bed Cabinet. It is completely revolutionizing the way people look at their bedroom furniture. The Murphy Bed Cabinet is freestanding, unlike traditional Murphy beds that are attached to a wall, and it can be easily moved! In fact, it can hide a solid queen size platform bed, complete with a comfort gel, memory foam mattress, inside of a cabinet that takes up just 10 cubic feet of space! Think about how you would use the space in your bedroom if you could simply fold up your bed into a beautiful wood cabinet!

Lee Pearson, who recently shopped at Comfort Zone, said, “From the moment we walked in, we were greeted tactfully and professionally. After speaking with the sales consultant, we were able to determine what fit our budget and met our needs. The whole process from purchase to delivery was smooth and without any cheesy sales pitches. I would highly recommend Comfort Zone to anyone…and of course to my friends or family.” See the High Quality Difference at Comfort Zone! Part of what makes Comfort Zone so popular is the high quality of their wood furniture. Owner David Alarcon said, “We create custom cabinetry out of real wood, and we don’t use any particle board in our

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designs. We can custom make any style bed in any design, and create something that is versatile and flexible for your home.” Adding, “We do a lot of custom sizing, as RVs and boats have limited space. Customers know they can count on us, and we can make beds and mattresses in any size.” David is really fantastic at helping people find the right sleep solution for each family member. His knowledgeable, easy-going approach makes furniture shopping a pleasure. Especially experienced at helping customers design custom cabinetry, David can help show you the many options that can be created or help you build something completely unique to your home or your space. David says, “We also offer a white glove delivery service. We have our own trucks and our own people that we trust to deliver and assemble furniture for our valued customers.” Customer Brittany Burke said, “I am 100% pleased with the customer service and customer satisfaction. I was greeted kindly and assisted promptly. David was kind and so helpful. The prices are reasonable, and delivery was speedy and efficient.” In addition to hideaway bedding systems, Comfort Zone also offers a wide variety of European platform beds, waterbeds, and mattresses to fit

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everyone’s personal taste and budget, from your “basic” mattress to highend, gel-infused memory foam mattresses that will definitely have you in your comfort zone, (pun intended)! If you’re looking for bedroom furniture that is as practical and functional as it is beautiful, visit Comfort Zone Wall Beds and Futons located at 6705 U.S. Hwy 19 in New Port Richey. Comfort Zone is open on Mon. – Sat., from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and by appointment evenings and Sun. For information, call 727-847-3551 or log on to www.comfortzoneshop.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

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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J.W. Mitchell High School’s Emma Meyers Earns Coveted Spot on the United States Tap Dance Team! Congratulations to 15-year-old Emma Meyers, who will be representing the United States and Florida as a member of the United States Tap Dance Team. Emma, a tenth grade student at J.W. Mitchell High School, auditioned for the team and was the only tapper from Florida to make the 2015 USA Tap Dance Team. Emma will travel with the team to Riesa, Germany to compete at the World Tap Championships this December. The team boasts dancers from a dozen different states. The dancers will represent the United States at the competition, which also is known as the “Olympics of Tap Dance.” The International Dance Organization (IDO) sponsors the event. The dancers have been traveling to Boston for rehearsals on the weekends. They have rehearsal for six hours on both Saturdays and Sunday before traveling back to their respective home states. The team will be competing with 17 different dances within three separate age categories. They will be performing solos, duos, trios, small

groups and formations all choreographed by Nancy Chippendale and her daughters, Karen, Kelli and Kristina Carberry. Upon arriving in Germany, the dancers and their families will have two days to sightsee before the competition begins and will have a chance to tour Dresden, Leipzig and Meissen. Emma Meyers (right) and her team (above) will Emma attends J.W. represent the United States at the World Tap Mitchell High School for Championships in Germany this December. two periods a day for math and science and then at Tampa Bay Taps in Safety Harbor takes her other four classes online at (where she is also in the Rhythm and Florida Virtual School. This allows her Sole Tap Ensemble) and Dance Evoluthe flexibility to fly out to Boston on tions in Tarpon Springs. Friday afternoons for rehearsals. She Emma’s mother, Gina, says, “She has studied all genres of dance since the has been very lucky to have an extraorage of three, but is very passionate dinary tap teacher, Cathy Scavelli, since about tap dancing, and is proud to be a she was five years old. She has taught fourth generation tap dancer. Emma is her over the years at all three studios currently taking dance classes at Dance Emma currently takes classes at.” Extreme Academy in Trinity, which she Emma will be competing at considers her “home studio,” as well as

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Worlds Competition in Germany at the junior level in a large formation, a small group and a trio. You can cheer Emma Meyers on by tuning into the event via LIVE STREAM (www.idodance.com). The competition begins on Tuesday, December 1st and continues through Saturday, December 5th.

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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. Your local HoneyBaked store has

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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All Are Welcome at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church This Holiday Season! By Julie Kanehl St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church wants you to know that you and your family are welcome to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter Sunday and every Sunday in between with their family of close-knit parishioners who truly care about one another, and have created a community of people who want to keep Jesus as the reason for every season. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (STACC), located at 8320 Old C.R. 54 in New Port Richey, is the perfect place to worship with your family and friends this holiday season. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church has been serving New Port Richey families since 1980, long before their parish was even complete, which was in 1994. Created to serve our community and the many people in and around it, STACC has been a constant for the people and families in our area. Today, the Pastor, Rev. Michael Lydon, whom everyone lov-

ingly calls “Father Mike,” Associate Pastor, Rev. George P. Varkey, and Deacon Melvin Dunphy, serve the parish together and the 2200 families that call the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church their church home. Thanksgiving Day Mass & Prayer Service There is so much to be grateful for! St. Thomas Aquinas invites you to join them for a beautiful Thanksgiving Eve Mass on Wed., Nov. 25th at 7 p.m., which will be followed by pie and coffee in the parish center! Thanksgiving Day Mass will begin at 9 a.m. All are welcome! There’s nothing like the sound of little voices to help you remember what’s at the core of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the St. Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center is welcoming the public to a very special Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Fri., Nov. 20th at 10 a.m. where our youngest pilgrims will share what they are most grateful for. Early

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Childhood Center Director, Cindy McKallip says, “There’s nothing quite like experiencing the holidays through the eyes of a child.” Pope Francis has called for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and to do that STACC has a number of outreach ministries, like their food pantry, their Love in a Box program and more that could use support from local families and members of our community. It’s never too late to get involved and to make a difference in the life of others!

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Keeping Christ in Christmas! There are all kinds of wonderful events happening at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church this Christmas! The Early Childhood Center will be offering a “Cookies with Santa” event for their students and their families on Fri., Dec. 11th, while the parish will be hosting their annual Christmas Pageant that same night! The Christmas Pageant is a wonderful way to enjoy the true meaning of the holiday, complete with Christmas carols, of course!

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This Christmas there will be many Masses to serve the community, making it easy to accommodate even the busiest of holiday schedules! On Christmas Eve there will be two Masses at 4 p.m., one in the church and another in the parish center. There will be a 6 p.m. Mass in the church, as well as a Midnight Mass, with carols beginning at 11:30 p.m. On Christmas Day there will

be three Masses: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. It doesn’t matter which Mass you attend, just come and remember that Jesus came to this place to save us, to release us from sin and to wrap us in His love. His birth and His sacrifice are the most important gifts we could ever receive, or better yet, share with others. So, come to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church this Christmas, and join them every other Sunday to strengthen your faith, learn, live and share in the good news of Christ. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is located at 8320 Old C.R. 54 in New Port Richey. For more information call 727-372-8600 or visit www.stanpr.org. Regular Mass times are as follows: Saturday Vigil: 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Contemporary) and 5 p.m. (Lifeteen™). Daily Masses begin at 8 a.m. Monday-Friday. St. Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center still has a few openings available for the 20152016 school year! To schedule a school tour or to register your child (ages 2-5), call 376-2330 or visit www.staecc.org. License #C06PA0101.

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J.W. Mitchell High School’s Marching Mustangs Are Going to DC! Joel Quina, Director of Bands for J.W. Mitchell High School, is excited to announce that the Marching Mustangs Band has been invited to perform in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on April 16, 2016. One of Washington DC’s largest spectator events, the high energy Parade will run for ten blocks down historic Constitution Avenue. Accompanied by giant colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, and celebrity entertainers, the Marching Mustangs will travel the Parade route in a grand spectacle of music and showmanship. The Marching Mustangs were selected based on a variety of criteria including musicianship, marching ability, and entertainment value. These students deserve your support as they have been working very hard. Currently 209 members strong, the J.W. Mitchell High School band program is the largest in Pasco County. The band is comprised of several ensembles, including the Marching Mustangs, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Band, Colorguard, Jazz Ensembles, and Percussion Ensembles. Not only has it become known for its impressive size, but also for the talent and commit-

ment of the students. Last year was an outstanding year for the bands and colorguards, bringing home multiple superior awards and gold medals from Local, Regional and State competitions including the prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar award. Students enrolled in music programs learn important life skills, including self discipline, time management, memorization, and reasoning skills. High School music students have a graduation rate over 94%. A large majority of our graduates pursue higher education and are successful in their chosen fields. The J.W. Mitchell High School band program is supported primarily through fundraisers, student/parent contributions, and corporate sponsorships. The benefits of this program will serve the community for years to come. 2015 has proven a busy year for the J. W. Mitchell Marching Band. They performed at the Hurricane Pride Invitational Marching Band Festival in Inverness on Saturday, October 10th, earning straight superiors and a 3rd place overall award. On Saturday, October 24th, the Marching Mustangs competed at the Newsome FMBC Regional Marching Band

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Competition in Lithia, where an outstanding array of marching bands performed, some traveling from as far away as Marietta, Georgia. The Marching Mustangs earned a 4th place overall award, with Special Best in class awards for Best Percussion, 2nd Best Music, and 3rd Best Visual Effects. They also competed at the Florida Band Masters MPA Marching Assessment on Saturday, November 6th in Brooksville.

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Concert at the River Ridge Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on the evenings of December 11th and 12th. Due to the growing size of the band and its popular demand, two concerts are being held this year. This unique concert showcases the incredible talent of the students, including performances from all of the J. W. Mitchell performance ensembles, as well as many student led groups. Musical selections will cover a wide variety of music, from holiday favorites to the hottest pop singles. Cindy Nenno says, “This concert is open to the public and free of charge. The main ensembles put on

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their usual group performances, but the best parts are the small student led groups. The kids form their own groups, select (and sometimes write) their own music, and hold rehearsals on their own time. The results are

truly amazing.” Though the Prism concert is free, donations will be gladly be accepted. Don’t miss this night of musical excellence!

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Help Your Marching Mustangs Reach Washington, DC! The Marching Mustangs will be holding several fundraisers and are currently seeking sponsorships to fund travel and transportation costs for the

students and their instruments. If interested in sponsoring the Marching Mustangs, or an individual student, please contact Joel Quina, Director of Bands at juquina@pasco.k12.fl.us.

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Michele Whitfield, Esq. Balances the Scales of Justice in Your Favor By Julie Kanehl If you’re ever in a situation where you need a lawyer to aid in your defense, or stand up on your behalf in a family dispute, you’re going to want a warrior who will go above and beyond the call of duty to put things right. Luckily, there’s a lawyer like that right here in our area, Michele Whitfield, Esq. Experienced, dedicated, educated, and ready and willing to stand up for her clients in the court of law. Michele Whitfield is a third-generation Tampa Bay native who has strong ties to our area, which is why she chose to open her practice, The Whitfield Law Group (WLG) in the Trinity area at 3030 Starkey Boulevard near Longleaf. With a passion for representing clients in criminal cases and in family law matters, Whitfield is bright, personable and passionate about what she does. Earning her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Whitfield served as a member of the Mock Trial

Team, and was chosen as an intern for the public defender offices in Palatka and in Jacksonville before even graduating. Prior to obtaining her law degree, Whitfield studied Political Science and earned a Master’s Degree in International Affairs, and since then has helped to create educational workshops on AIDS in South Africa. Additionally, Whitfield has enjoyed success in field organizing for many well-known state and national political campaigns. Prior to opening her own practice, Whitfield was a Defense Attorney for the State of Florida, as well as two high-end law firms in the Tampa Bay area. A founding member of The Women Lawyers of Pasco County, and serving on the Florida Bar’s Standing Committee for Diversity and Inclusion, Whitfield is incredibly active in her field. She is also a member of the Fred G. Minnis Bar Association, is an active member of Teen Court for Pasco County, and an advocate for Lawyers for Literacy. She says, “This is my home, and I wouldn’t be the lawyer I am if I

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hadn’t started in the Tampa Bay area as a Public Defender.” She adds, “Injustice looks different in different realms, and I don’t take any case lightly. This is what I wake up every morning excited to do!” When Choosing a Lawyer, Choose a Warrior! Choose Michele Whitfield When it comes to defending someone who has been accused of a crime, Whitfield’s goal is to represent each of her clients with integrity, and do her best to make sure they receive justice. Far more than a lawyer, Whitfield becomes the voice of her clients, counseling them and communicating on their behalf. When Whitfield goes to court, she’s ready to battle on her client’s behalf. Her tenacity and determination have already set her apart, earning a very respectable reputation both inside and outside of the courtroom. One client recently said, “Ms. Whitfield is truly an amazing person and an attorney with true dedication to her clients and the practice of the

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Michele Whitfield, Esq. law. She takes the time to really look at your case and analyze the details and consider all of the outcome possibilities with unmatched creativity that is hard to find. She is compassionate, but keeps it real with honest,

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sound advice. I’ve found her to be more timely, professional and trustworthy than any attorney I’ve ever had dealings with. If you just want a lawyer, call a 1-800 number...if you want a true attorney, an officer of the court with respect for the law and the fire to protect your rights, Ms. Whitfield is who you want at your side. I trust her with my family and my business and I wholeheartedly recommend her.” When it comes to family law, Whitfield is adept at dealing with sensitive matters such as annulments, alimony, child support and many of the delicate situations that can arise during a divorce. Whitfield also has the pleasure of helping families with adoptions and same sex marriages. While criminal defense and family law are Whitfield’s specialties, she’s experienced and ready to help people with a wide variety of cases. Recent client, Joe Stewart, said, “I hired the Whitfield Law Group to handle an issue I had with a local roofer. I was pleased that I did. Michele was very efficient and negotiated a settlement in a short amount of time. She went over and above

and her rate was very fair to me. I would use her again and highly recommend her.” Meet the Rest of The Whitfield Law Group Team! Karen Skyers, Esq. specializes in Immigration Law, and also practices in the areas of Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. A native Spanishspeaker, Skyers is also a former Public Defender who has experience at navigating the confusing criminal justice system. Working in the “of counsel” realm with The Whitfield Law Group, Skyers also holds a position at Skyers Law, PA. Shaunette Stokes, Esq., who also founded her own practice, The Stokes Law Group, works with The Whitfield Law Group to work with clients who need counsel on contract law, corporate law, business transactions, and intellectual property law. Her specialty is working with a diverse group of business owners by assisting them in understanding the law so that they can effectively manage their respective businesses. If you’re looking for a team of lawyers who are ready to fight for

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what’s right, whether you need guidance in family matters, business matters, civil matters or worse, need a defense, The Whitfield Law Group is ready to protect you, represent you and stand up for you when you need it most. The Whitfield Law Group is located at 3030 Starkey Blvd. in Trinity, Florida. To schedule a free consultation, call (727) 203-5127. For more information, visit www.whitfieldlawgroup.com or “like” them on Facebook.

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Ms. Twister Maid Service - A Division of Team Farrell Where… “One Call Does It All!” By Katie Thomas Ms. Twister Maid Service does it all! From complete organization of your home to laundry, deep cleaning, lanai cleaning and even grout scrubbing, Ms. Twister covers everything! Servicing the entire Tampa Bay Area, Ms. Twister is not your average cleaning service. A division of Team Farrell – a trusted company known throughout the area for quality home services of all types including remodeling and new construction – Ms. Twister Maid Service is a name you can trust for both residential and commercial properties. Ms. Twister Maid Service was founded this year in August by the Team Farrell leaders to provide clients with yet another service because as a company, Team Farrell strives to provide clients with stellar service for everything relating to home or office maintenance. Focusing on Northern Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Southern Hernando Counties, Team

Farrell provides everything from roofing, new construction, remodeling services, kitchen remodels, landscaping, air conditioning, electrical, commercial property maintenance, carpet, tile and upholstery cleaning and more. Ms. Twister is the cherry on top for those who not only want a well-maintained home, but a super clean one too! Ms. Twister managing partner Sophia Anastassiou understands the ins and outs of a smooth running, clean and organized home. She has fifteen years of experience in professional cleaning and says, “We came up with the name Ms. Twister because my clients were calling me to say ‘Sophia, it looks like a twister has come through my house! Please help!’ I feel like I am a different type of cleaning company. I never rush, I treat your home like my own and I don’t give clients or employees pressure over timed cleanings. I want you to come home to a quality home because after you work all day and come home to a clean house, I know it is a weight

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Ms. Twister Maid Service is the perfect cleaning service to call when your house looks like a twister hit! They will make it sparkling clean for you. lifted off your shoulders. Everyone deserves to come home to a beautiful, clean and comfortable home!” Sophia expects every member of the Ms. Twister cleaning team to provide the same level of service that she herself would expect. “Our team does not clean on a time frame because I know that there is no way to properly clean a home

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when on a time crunch,” says Sophia. “My fifteen years of experience have given me insight to little tricks of the trade and my goal is to truly help people simplify their lives.” Sophia explains that Ms. Twister doesn’t just clean the pathways in your home as the dirt and germs hide under and in your furniture, closets, cabinets and other places.

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Ms. Twister tailors your cleaning visit to meet your needs and expectations. Sophia customizes a cleaning plan for every client. Sophia says, “We do everything from pantry organization and cleaning out the refrigerator to color coordinating your closet, if that is what you need. I recently la-

beled and organized a client’s closet who is a professional athlete. She has a very busy schedule and wears workout clothes for her job. I labeled everything in her closet, so she can wake up, easily find her yoga pants or shorts for the morning and get on with her day. She was so grateful for the help, which is what makes my job so enjoyable. Helping people simplify their lives at home, so they can focus on their health, family and work – that is what this business is all about.” Sophia and her team are more than thorough when it comes to cleaning. If a client is running out of dog food, tooth paste, needs a few items for the pantry, has a burned out light bulb or a tear in your screen, they will leave a “welcome home note,” letting the homeowner know if anything seems amiss or in need of repair. Of course, it’s super convenient that Ms. Twister also has Team Farrell to recommend if you do happen to need any home repairs. This way you only need to deal with one person to complete any service in your home. Sophia says, “I am hands-on in this business. I always visit your house to make sure the cleaning is done right and we always give you a reminder call

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the day before your scheduled cleaning. I love this business because it truly allows me to become a part of the family with many of my clients. When you allow someone into your home to fold your laundry and clean for you, it takes a great amount of trust and I am proud to earn that trust with so many wonderful people.” Ms. Twister and Sophia’s reviews are all five stars. Kathryn Starkey says, “I would recommend Sophia! She is an extremely conscious person who goes that extra mile to make sure everything is done correctly and makes sure you are happy!” Paul and Elizabeth Mancini say, “We are extremely pleased with Sophia’s work ethic and her high level of quality. I look forward to coming home on Wednesday evenings knowing that our home will look spick-andspan. We highly recommend her and we know you will be satisfied with her work.” And Loriann says, “We have used Sophia for years. She is very dependable and always does a great job! We know when we walk into the home that it’s not just clean – it’s ‘Sophia clean!’ She pays close attention to detail, always goes above-andbeyond.” Sophia may not be the team member doing the actual cleaning every time, but she trains her team and oversees their work to make sure that every clean provided meets the “Sophia Clean” and Ms. Twister standard. When Tina Farrell and Jill &Tom Persinger joined with Sophia Anastas-

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siou to create Ms. Twister, they not only wanted to provide residential and commercial clients with an all inclusive cleaning service, but also to give back to the community. Team Farrell has supported more than forty different charities throughout the area. Upon opening, Ms. Twister began its journey toward becoming a provider for the non-profit organization Cleaning for a Reason, which gifts free house cleaning to women undergoing treatment for any type of cancer. Tom’s sister lost her life to breast cancer five years ago. He says, “Team Farrell has always been passionate about giving back to the community because we believe as business owners, it is our responsibility. Joining up with Cleaning for a Reason was a great choice for Ms. Twister because it allows us to dedicate a large portion of profits from cleaning back to people who are truly in need. When you clean someone’s house who is undergoing treatment, you are not only helping them with assistance with tasks they may no longer be able to perform, you are helping them by being there for them when they need it most. With Sophia on the job, we know that people will have a smile on their faces when she works with them because of her care, attention to detail and compassion.” For a clean, organized and beautiful home, Ms. Twister Maid Service is one call away. After all, “One Call Does It All!” Call (727) TWISTER or visit mstwister.com for a full list of available services.

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OTAZU and more: Unique Warehouse Store, A Pasco Gem OTAZU and more is a unique warehouse store located at 2401 Merchant Avenue in Odessa. Family owned and operated by mother and daughter, Linda and Alli, OTAZU and more started out 15 years ago as the exclusive distributor in North America for world-renowned jewelry designer, Rodrigo Otazu. Their customers are among the best boutiques and specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada. This year, Linda and Alli decided to experiment and opened directly to the public as OTAZU and more. “We wanted to offer women a chance to come in and try on some of our collection overstock,” says Linda. “We opened to the public for a special twoday event in May and received such a wonderful response that we decided to remain accessible by the public.” So, the mother-daughter team then spent countless hours refining their idea of converting their wholesale distribution business into this unique warehouse store. As described by Linda, “We consider this our little Pasco gem, and we are excited to bring upscale, designer jewelry to Pasco County at very affordable prices, often way below

wholesale. The store is still evolving and hopefully improving every day.” For those unfamiliar with the designer, Rodrigo Otazu started designing jewelry in Amsterdam. Within a few short years, Vogue was calling him the “King of Bling” and “one of the jewelry world’s hottest names du jour.” Soon Rodrigo was collaborating with top couture houses, such as Christian LaCroix, on their spectacular runway collections. Rodrigo’s work quickly got the attention of well known music artists, starting out with Britney Spears in her famous snake outfit from the MTV movie awards (back in the day), to Lady Gaga in recent years. In addition, his jewelry is worn in the music videos of Miranda Lambert, Kelis, Mariah Carey and Madonna, as well as adorning celebrities such as Tyra Banks, Lucy Liu, Jessica Biel, the Khardashians, and many others. Rodrigo’s jewelry was selected for three of the main characters in the movie, Sex and the City 2, and is a favorite of many of the BRAVO reality show Housewives. Currently Rodrigo is a featured designer for Swarovski’s

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“Atelier.” He has designed many lines over the years, including a sterling silver collection and a unique one-off Diamond collection for DeBeers. Most of Rodrigo’s jewelry is handmade in Bali and showcases incomparable Swarovski crystals. As Linda describes, “When you wear jewelry by Rodrigo, you immediately garner compliments and attention from men and women alike. It’s no surprise that there are countless collectors of his jewelry all around the world.” The OTAZU brand normally retails for $100 to over $1,000. But the warehouse overstock and sample prices start unbelievably at $10, with sterling silver jewelry starting at $25. In addition to the OTAZU brand, OTAZU and more carries “more,” that is, other brands as well as creLady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker and Mariah ations by local artists, at afCarey all wearing OTAZU jewelry. fordable prices. Alli explains,

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“OTAZU is more of a statement look, but many people like more simple looks. We want to have something for everyone. For instance, we offer unique, handmade cards, and other gift items for under $5. We also carry a coastal/inspirational jewelry collection for under $20, artisan paint and resin necklaces for under $25, and wrapped wire and gemstone bracelets (the latest rage) for under $20.” Alli adds, “We welcome local women’s groups to schedule private events to come here together to shop, without any pressure or the hassle of getting to a shopping mall. We’ve had many groups of women do this and I love helping them pick out fun, beautiful jewelry pieces for special occasions or just to spice up their wardrobes.” As the resident stylist, Alli explains how she loves to work with customers, “I had one customer who brought in five outfits for her

upcoming cruise, and she tried them on as we worked together for over an hour picking out the perfect pieces for each. She was delighted, and we had so much fun.” OTAZU and more customer Laurie says, “I absolutely Love Love Love this jewelry! So many of the pieces are versatile! You can wear it with casual outfits to dress yourself up, or if you’re going out on the town, it’s the perfect addition to bling you up! It’s definitely high quality at an affordable price. I get compliments every time I wear my pieces!” Another OTAZU fan, Megan, says, “I love my OTAZU jewelry. I’ve had it for ten years at least and it still looks like it did the day I bought it!” Alli adds: “The husband of a recent customer made a special trip to the store to tell us that his wife, Rose, wore a piece of OTAZU jewelry (recently purchased here) at a Bar

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Mitzvah she attended in New Jersey… he was just blown away that her jewelry was the talk of the event.” “We encourage all customers to follow OTAZU and more on Facebook, as we post our Pick of the Day and daily specials there,” says Alli. “We also have a monthly drawing for a free necklace, and our customers can enter the drawing every time they come to the store.” Alli encourages frequent visits to OTAZU and more, because, “you never know what you will find here, as we put out new jewelry every day, and many pieces are the last of their kind. Linda and I invite

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you to come visit our unique warehouse. The holidays are fast approaching. OTAZU and more is a jewelry shopper’s paradise for finding sparkle, shine and shimmer.” Otazu & More is located at 2401 Merchant Avenue in Odessa, behind BergHOFF and just off of SR 54 near Duck Slough Blvd.; open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am to 6 pm. To schedule a private jewelry party, call (727) 375-1900. “Like” OTAZUandmore on Facebook to receive news of the Deal of the Day and other specials.

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“Physicians” Continued from page 1 is trained to have medical knowledge as they are on the front line, answering phones and talking to patients. “We don’t offer care over the phone,” explains Dr. Shirmohammad, “but we pride ourselves on having a staff that is aware of possible emergent life threatening conditions and it has saved patient’s lives, in all honesty.” He adds, “We try to see patients the same day or the next day when they’re sick, and if we’re here, we do what we can to see people right away. We also have an incredible support staff that allows us more availability. They are very welltrained and give excellent care.” Dr. Shirmohammad is referring to their highly qualified Physician Assistant Mrs. Kristina Reeves, PA-C, and Nurse Practitioner Mrs. Kyle Maldonado ARNP-C. Kristina and Kyle are always available to see patients, especially for that last minute, “I might need an antibiotic” kind of situation.

Preventative, Communicative Care While the care at Trinity Family Physicians is all about the back-tobasics, one-on-one approach, everything else is pretty state-of-the-art! For example, patients can now log into a patient portal to access medical records, request appointments or refills on medication, and even send questions to the doctors! All of their records are digital, which means they can send and receive records from other offices within minutes when necessary. They also send prescriptions to the pharmacy of your choice. Educating Patients to Stay Well Trinity Family Physicians and their staff are focused on helping their patients feel well and stay well,

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which means that education is one of their top priorities. As a result, the doctors and their staff often offer health seminars on specific topics such as diabetes, nutrition, supplements and weight loss. Weight loss is a popular topic at Trinity Family Physicians, and they’ve been helping lots of patients learn how to shed those pounds the right way, and keep them off. Dr. Shirmohammad explains, “We spend time getting to know our patients and we teach people how to eat properly, and we’re helping people avoid taking unnecessary medicine by teaching them about the many natural and herbal supplements that we have available.” Offering general vitamins for

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overall wellness, sleep aids, supplements for heart health, safe weight management, vision support and more, Trinity Family Physicians offers the NutraMetrix line of supplements and vitamins right there at their office. Patients love the convenience of being able to get natural health supplements at Trinity Family Physicians and rather than guessing what to buy at a store, they can get what their physician recommends. Another way that Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad reach out to the community and patients with important tips and information is with Facebook. “Like” Trinity Family Physicians on their Facebook page because there, the doctors let people know if there’s a virus outbreak in

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the neighborhood, if the flu shots are available, and they also give helpful tools to incorporate wellness in general. Recently, Drs. Shirmohammad and Eldridge created another way to involve themselves in a community where we have everyday heroes that they would like to recognize with their Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. The first recipient of the Award was announced in the September issues of Neighborhood News & Lifestyles. A new winner will be chosen quarterly throughout the year for the ongoing Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award, and the doctors look forward to sharing the news of the outstanding individuals who will be chosen for their efforts that make a difference. Using all of the tools that they can, Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmo-

hammad strategize with their patients for overall health care, to help us meet the goals we have, and encourage us to live our healthiest lives. More than that, they provide personalized, professional care. I know that I can count on them when I need them, and I’m grateful to have found doctors like the ones at Trinity Family Physicians, so close to home. Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd. at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Ste. 101 in Trinity. For information, log on to www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com or call 727-834-8377. Trinity Family Physicians is open from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday – Friday. Don’t forget to “Like” Trinity Family Physicians on Facebook!

Send Your Nominees for Trinity Family Physician’s Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award! Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is proud to take part as a sponsor in Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. In addition to sharing the stories of the Award recipients, Trinity Family Physicians will provide them with a gift certificate to a local venue, and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles will share their story. Trinity Family Physicians and Neighborhood News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages:facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewslifestyles. Nominations can be mailed to: Neighborhood News & Lifestyles at 220 South Safford Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Or, we prefer email at editorial@nnlflorida.com.

Trinity Family Physician’s motto of “Let our Family Care for Yours” resonates with their newest endeavor, the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award, which was initiated this year. Amir Shirmohammad, MD MPH and Stephanie Eldridge, MD MPH of Trinity Family Physicians ask for your help in recognizing outstanding individuals who are making a difference in the Tampa Bay Area. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their commitment to making a difference for others, please submit their name for the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award. Include a short note explaining why you believe they deserve to be honored and how they are making a difference in Tampa Bay. Trinity Family Physicians will choose one individual every three months as the recipient of the

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Presents Inaugural 2015 Pasco County All-Star Football Game Tony Dungy / Bobby Bowden / Tom Landry / Tom Osborne – these are but a few of the 80 or more legendary coaches in America who are a part of the “Wall of Champions” at FCA headquarters in Kansas City MO. These are coaches who have impacted the lives of athletes for in the areas of character, integrity, leadership, and even for eternity, for most of their careers. And these are coaches who’ve been a part of FCA for 30 - 40 years. FCA is a non-profit sports-based ministry that seeks to impact the lives of coaches and athletes, and all whom they influence, for Jesus Christ. There are FCA chapters in all 50 states in the U.S., and in 31 countries around the world. Locally, there are chapters in 101 different schools in the Tampa Bay area, which include middle schools, high schools and colleges. The ministry can be best described with the Four C’s: Coaches, Campus, Camps and Community. Coaches – Coaches are FCA’s ini-

tial impact each year. During the summer before the school year begins, hundreds of coaches (and their spouses) are invited to a 3-day getaway at an exclusive resort. These coaches are able to attend breakout sessions on marriage, finance, coaching, and others topics. Many will enjoy some time of R & R, sit by the pool, go to the beach, and get refreshed and charged up for the upcoming school year. There are guest speakers on coaching the heart (the player behind the number) of the athlete, which includes coaching in all three dimensions: physical, mental and spiritual. Billy Graham said, “a coach will impact more people in one year than most people do in a lifetime.” The coach is the gateway to hundreds of young people on campuses. This is why we at FCA put so much emphases on coaches. The second “C” is for campus. With a presence on 101 campuses in Tampa Bay, we reach quite a few students in the form of school “huddles”, team sports huddles, Bible Studies, de-

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tant to know that while FCA has “athletes” in our name, that students don’t have to be athletes or a part of a sports team to be a part of our club. We seek to reach ALL students at all schools. The third “C” is for camps. FCA has hundreds of camps around the country each year. These camps range from “all student” camps, leadership camps, and virtually the different sports-specific camps. Locally we offer a full week of camp at Southeastern

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University in Lakeland. Students from all across southwest Florida meet at SEU for a full week of perspiration, inspiration and transformation. They come back fired up and ready to make a difference in their schools and with their friends. The fourth “C” is for community. FCA partners with businesses, churches, parents and volunteers to organize several major events and many small events each year that impact the community. Some of the events we’ll do are golf tournaments, cornhole tournaments, sporting clay shoots and banquets, where a much broader audience is reached.

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Best of the West VS. Best of the East On December 10th at 7 p.m. at Sunlake High School, the FCA presents the Inaugural 2015 Pasco County All-Star Football Game. In this firstever game, Pasco County will be divided into East and West, and the best players from every position, from every school, will compete for bragging rights in the County. Our neighboring counties (Hillsborough and Pinellas) have played these All-Star Games for 20 years running, and they’ll play again this December. The Hillsborough game is

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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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elderly with various illnesses. Short term or long term care available. Servicing New Port Richey, Trinity, Palm Harbor, Clearwater and Belleair. Call Lucille at 727-657-8414. Email: Ladyharvey43@gmail.com. Lic #: 186529 PAINTING – General Painting Services. Interior & Exterior Painting. Pressure-Washing, Minor Stucco & Carpentry Repairs. Wallpaper Removal, Drywall & Texture repairs. Popcorn Re-nourishment. Deck Coatings For: Garage & Pool Decks, Patios & Lanais. Staining & Varnish. Clean DropCloths. Peter Swiderski, Painting Contractor, Licensed & Insured. LP-05382. For Estimates Call (727) 849-3600 Tutoring/SAT/ACT Prep TrinityAcademicCenter.com 727-514-3949 PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING by GREAT PANES 18 years of servicing homeowners: Any type home, any windowany where. Screen, sill and track cleaning included. FREE, simple, NO PRESSURE Estimate. My promise: “You owe me nothing until you are 100% satisfied!” Licensed and insured. Call Tom 727-777-6030 www.greatpanesfl.com LOW COST PRESSURE CLEANING. HOUSES • POOL CAGES • DRIVEWAYS AND SIDEWALKS • POOL DECKS • PVC FENCES • CLEAN OUT GUTTERS • CALL DARIN. www.lowcostpressurecleaning.com. 20+ years experience. Licensed and insured. (727) 207-9176 Cleaning Service. Give yourself the ultimate cleaning that you deserve. Responsible, reliable, honest, with references. Ask for Yvonne at 727-645-7779. Free Estimates. Lilly Pad Pet Sitting. 20 years vet tech and pet sitting experience. Licensed and insured. Reasonable rates and extremely reliable, high quality service! I care for: horses, goats, dogs, cats, birds and exotics. The best care out there for all of your pets! Contact Jackie at: (727)255-9432 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! 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 cut-

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Call Jim O’Reilly at 943-0551 to place your ad in the COLOR Classifieds your neighbors really do read! ters! 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 "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! 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 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. 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

E D U C A T I O N / T U T O R Dyslexia/Reading Interventionist- Wilson Certified Reading Teacher and Certified Teacher (K-8) with over 20 years teaching experience. Offers dyslexia screening and interventions for children with dyslexia and other language processing differences. Scientifically proven effective interventions are used to teach the dyslexic child. If your child struggles in school, I can help! Call (727)482-4118 and visit my website odysseydyslexiaservices.com

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We are looking for a polished and professional Medical Receptionist, LPN and Medical Assistant to join our team full time in Trinity. A warm, friendly, outgoing personality and kindness to our patients is required! MUST have experience in a medical office setting (no exceptions), must be able to multi-task, be highly organized and pay attention to detail. We work as a team, and should be able to fill in for other office roles as needed. Must have experience using computers. EMR experience (E-Clinical Works) preferable. Full benefits available. Email your resume to trinitymedicaloffice@yahoo.com SENIORS HELPING SENIORS® We need people who have the heart of a volunteer, a desire to help Seniors, and a wonderful smile. Flexible hours…you set your schedule! Call 813 973 1954 today! AHCH# 233739 Hope ‘n Play Preschool is currently taking applications to fill two Lead Teaching Positions for our VPK classrooms. Applicants must have either a CDA or teaching certificate. Both positions are in a MWF class and the hours are 9:45am-3:15pm. Please send your resume and transcript to lisa@hopeumc.com. Please contact the Hope ‘n Play office at 727-372-4689 ext. 108 with further questions.

Office Space For Lease in Trinity Professional offices available in new luxury building, Conference room & security system included:(4) 8x8 cubicles starting at $200 a month & (2) 10x12 offices starting at $400 a month. Call 727-423-1539

RENTAL OFFICE SPACE. PRIME Little Rd & SR 54 location; 1250 S.F. 25’X50’, 10’ ceilings, bathroom, ample parking-cross parking with Grand Trinity Plaza. Nicely finished for quick and easy occupancy. INCLUDES: WATER/SEWER/TRASH, GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, REAL ESTATE TAXES, SOLID WASTE, SIGNAGE ON LITTLE RD +OVER THE UNIT. $1771 MONTHLY + SALES TAX. For additional information call 727 868-2121.

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