TRINITY AREA
Vol. 9, Issue 12, December 2013
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The Business & Dining Guide 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
Auto Technologies Gets Your Family Back on the Road Fast!
By Julie Kanehl Massage is a universal language that has been “spoken” for centuries in every region of the globe, and it has many benefits including the ability to reduce anxiety, relieve pain, reduce blood pressure, and aid in relaxation. For many people, massage is a rare treat that they look forward to at the spa or as an experience during their vacation. Others use massage on a regular basis to help with chronic pain, reduce inflammation or to help heal after an injury. Whatever your reason for wanting a massage, Barkdoll Massage Therapy makes it easy, affordable and best of all, Barkdoll comes to you. Barkdoll Massage Therapy, which is an entirely mobile-based massage
business, is based in the Trinity area and is owned and operated by Licensed Professional, Karla Barkdoll, who has been in the massage industry since 2001. Serving Trinity and the surrounding communities, Barkdoll Massage Therapy is completely different in that it takes all of the stress out of your massage experience by bringing it straight to you. No traffic, no stress, just pure relaxation where you feel most comfortable! Originally from a small town in central Pennsylvania, Karla moved to Baltimore where she trained at the Baltimore School of Massage. Licensed in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida, Karla is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association, and is Nationally Board Certified.
Licensed Massage Therapist Karla Barkdoll Karla’s massages can be done anywhere – at home, poolside, or at the office. Most of her clients choose the room in their house that offers the least distractions, and there she creates See “Barkdoll Massage” on page 58
See “Auto Technologies” on page 54.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editorial..........................Page 3 News Briefs..........................4-5 Calendar..................................6 Whole Foods.....................10-11 Rossi Ristorante Italiano...14-15 Dr’s Choice Weight Loss...18-19 Orbit 19 Lounge................22-23 James Minici, DDS............26-27 Sells Broadway Dance Company Opens for Rockettes...........28 Suncoast Arts Fest............30-31 Little Cooperstown...........34-35 Trinity Spine Center..........38-39 SAT/ACT Improvement........42 United Way Tax Help.............44 Seven Springs Golf and Country Club.............46-47 Random Acts of Flowers...50-51 Toys 4 Tots at Wireless Zone...60 Classified...............................62
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Experience That Counts The Discepola family has owned Auto Technologies since March of 2013, and together with their qualified staff, they bring well over 30
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staff, and you’ve got an auto repair shop that shines. Customer Katie Hahnel says, “Great people, always nice and friendly!”
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The newly revamped Auto Technologies is a fully equipped auto repair service that is family-focused, technologically advanced, and competitively priced. More than that, the new owners have placed the highest value on their customers and their customers’ satisfaction. Being a busy family themselves, they can appreciate the importance that you and your family place in your cars. If you’re looking for a place you can trust to take care of your car, give you honest and experienced service, and treat you like one of the family, look no further than Auto Technologies. Located in The River Crossing Shopping Center, near Publix, Auto
Technologies is owned by Carmen and Shelly Discepola. The Discepolas have transformed Auto Technologies from top to bottom into the kind of place where customers feel comfortable, from the beautiful waiting room that features a big-screen TV, a coffee bar and comfortable seating, to Wi-Fi capabilities and lollypops for the little ones. They know what life is like for busy families, and their customers know they are in good, experienced hands. It’s not just the waiting room that’s been transformed, for they have added the capability to service more vehicles, acquired a 4-wheel alignment system, and added a third diagnostic system to the ranks. Combine that with their experienced and friendly
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Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Wishes You Joy, Blessings and Peace for the Holidays & a Prosperous and Happy New Year!
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All of us here at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles would like to take this opportunity to wish you a joyful and safe holiday season. From our families to yours, we hope your time with family and friends is blessed with laughter, love and newly made memories to cherish. We’d also like to thank our readers for embracing this community-focused business and dining guide as your favorite local publication and making it your own by sending in uplifting news and events that focus on bettering the community. Please continue to keep our editorial department at Neighborhood News & Lifestyles posted on upcoming happenings and community-related news by emailing editorialdept@neighborhoodnewsfl. com or submit stories online at www.NeighborhoodNewsFl.com.
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Delivering to more than 80,000 residences and businesses in Trinity, Odessa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Westchase, Carrollwood and East Lake, Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is proud to bring our readers news about some of the best small businesses in the area. We are diligent in our efforts to help our advertisers reach new customers, but we realize that our efforts are rewarded because of you, our readers, and the support that you provide to us and to your local businesses. Thank you! Over the past few years, we have seen businesses flourish in a down economy because of the loyal patronage of the community members. And remember, you don’t have to fight the crowds to get your holiday shopping done. Just peruse through the pages of your latest copy of Neigh-
borhood News & Lifestyles and you can find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, while supporting your local economy. Gift cards to local restaurants, spas, and shops are great for gifts, and also provide a way to say thank you to local businesses that do a great job year-round.
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! May 2014 bring blessings of happiness and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
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Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center (Trinity) Breaks Ground on New Surgery Center Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center (Trinity) recently broke ground on a new project that will expand the BayCare Ambulatory Surgery Center (Trinity) to help meet the future health care needs of the community. The center, which broke ground in October, is scheduled to open in Summer 2014. “We will be adding and upgrading equipment to provide our patients with advanced surgical care,” said Nancy Burden, Director of Ambulatory Surgery for BayCare Health System. “We also are placing an emphasis on convenience and comfort with close parking and high visibility from Mitchell Boulevard so people can easily find us.” The new one-story center will be nearly 15,000 square feet, doubling its capacity. It will have four operating rooms, three procedure rooms, 20 pre-op and post-op beds, and five re-
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cliner locations for recovery. The center will continue to offer all of the surgical procedures currently available, as well as endoscopy, and pain management procedures. The lobby, which will be decorated in natural tones, is anticipated to accommodate more than 40 patients and visitors. The project architect is Mason Blau, Clearwater, and the contractor is Creative Contractors, Clearwater. Medical Center of Trinity Now Offers Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Surgical Technology The first anterior approach hip replacement procedure at the Medical Center of Trinity was successfully completed by Orthopedic Surgeon Stephen Hanff, M.D. The Anterior Approach surgery procedure is a technique that minimizes the pain and time from surgery to recovery. The Anterior Approach allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the lateral (side), or the posterior (back) approach. This allows
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for a smaller incision – four to five inches as opposed to 10 to 12 inches and a faster recovery time. This way, the hip can be replaced without detachment of muscle from the pelvis or femur during surgery. The surgeon can simply work through the natural interval between the muscles. The most important muscles for hip function, the gluteal muscles that attach to the pelvis and femur, are left undisturbed and therefore do not require a healing process The Anterior Approach is performed on a special table designed specifically for this surgical approach. For more information call 727834-5630 or visit our website www.MedicalCenterTrinity.com. Nature Coast Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals to Meet in January “Gearing Up Your Nonprofit to Meet the Challenges of 2014,” is the perfect program for local nonprofit leaders to hear as they step up and into a brand new year. The Nature Coast of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has invited Sara Leonard, MBA, CFRE and the Fund Development Academy Director for the Non-
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profit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay to be the chapter’s first speaker of the new year. Ms. Leonard will present trends in the nonprofit sector that can impact fundraising in 2014 bringing along a unique prospective because of her previous experience as a fundraiser. She now works with organizations of all sizes throughout the Tampa Bay area to improve their fund development programs. The start of a new year provides an opportunity to gear up for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The Nature Coast chapter of the AFP invites you to attend this important program to be held at Pasco Hernando Community College, 10230 Ridge Road Port Richey on January 28 at 11:45 am. To RSVP go to our website: afp-naturecoast.org or contact Debra Golinski at 727-834-5479. The Nature Coast AFP chapter also recently hosted the annual National Philanthropy Day chapter awards luncheon in November. The high-energy event celebrated the spirit of giving so wonderfully demonstrated by local community heroes who set the example for others. The Nature Coast Chapter also includes Hernando
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and Citrus Counties. The chair for this event was Debra Golinski, Development Director with the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida and the Immediate Past President, AFP Nature Coast. The Association of Fundraising Professionals is an individual membership association advancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacy based on research, a code of ethical principles and standards of professional practice. New Tampa Players is Holding Auditions for The Miracle Worker The New Tampa Players are holding auditions for The Miracle Worker by William Gibson and directed by Tom Bronson. Audition dates are: Jan. 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., and Mon., Jan. 6 at 7 and 10 p.m. at CrossPointe Church of the Nazarene, located at 919 Debuel Road in Lutz. The Miracle Worker dramatizes the volatile relationship between Annie, a teacher and her charge. Annie realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from Helen's dark, tortured silence.
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Character descriptions and Audition requirements: Anagnos/Doctor: Male - 40s-50s Kate/Helen's Mother: Female 30s-40s Keller/Helen’s father: Male 40s-50s Helen: Female: 7-13 years old Aunt Ev: Female - 30s-50s James/Helen’s half-brother: Male - 13-20 years old Annie Sullivan/Helen’s teacher: Female- 20s-30s Viney/Servant: Female - 20s-50s Various playmates: Male and Female - 7-17 years old Auditions for Helen: Actors should prepare a 1- to 2-minute pantomime showing a range of emotions including, but not limited to, the following: fear, joy, confusion and anger All other roles will be rehearsed reads from the script. Actors will be paired and given time to prepare the sides that they are assigned. Performance Dates are weekends: Feb 28 - March 2, 2014 and March 7 - 9, 2014. For more information: http://www.newtampaplayers.org/#! next-audition/c22de or email: production@newtampaplayers.org.
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Community Calendar Lakeview Community Church Christmas Services Christmas Eve––Lakeview Community Church, 475 East Lake Rd. N, Tarpon Springs, will be having candlelight Christmas Eve services at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Bring family and friends and join in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ! Visit www.mylakeviewchurch.com or call 727-942-0229 for more information. Congregation B’nai Emmunah Welcomes You Congregation B’nai Emmunah is located at 3374 Keystone Road, a halfmile east of East Lake Road and has many on-going special events and monthly events. Every Friday Night, 8 PM––Sabbath Evening Services are held every Friday night. Sundays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM–– Religious School at B’nai Emmunah. Also available are Adult Education Classes twice monthly, as well as Family Services and Sabbath Morning Services
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once a month. For additional information, please call 727-938-9000 or visit Bnaiemmunah.org. Christmas in Smalltown Sun., Dec. 22, 5:30–8 PM––Messiah Lutheran Church at 14920 Hutchison Rd. in Tampa will celebrate “Christmas in Smalltown.” Enjoy Christmas Village “shops” including the NEW pet store, Bakery, Jewelry store, Nativity, Fabric store, Dollar store, Tree/ornament store, Candy store (fill a bag with whatever you like free), Popcorn cart and Snowman area. Make crafts and eat supper in the Smalltown Town Square. This event is free. For information, call 813-9612182. NAMI Family & Friends Support Group Meetings The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, one for *family and friends of those with men-
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tal illness, and one for ** those living with mental illness. This includes all brain disorders, including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. *NEW Program: Educational Series featuring speakers from professional services, law enforcement, medical field and educators on a wide range of topics to promote better understanding of services, challenges, and resolutions. Information: 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org. *FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT MEETINGS 2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly, 7:30–9 PM––Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, in Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey 1st & 3rd Thursday, Monthly, 6:30–8 PM––First United Methodist Church of Hudson, 13123 US 19, Hudson 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Monthly, 7– 8:30 PM––North Tampa Behavioral Health, 29910 SR 56, Wesley Chapel. Additional Information: 727-9929653 **NAMI CONNECTIONS (weekly support for those living with mental illness) Further information:
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727-992-9653 Tuesdays, 7–8:30 PM––NAMI Pasco Office (in Jallo Plaza), 6480 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes Wednesdays, 7–8:30 PM––Medical Center of Trinity West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway, Conference Room C, New Port Richey *NAMI EDUCATIONAL SERIES Series featuring speakers from professional services, law enforcement, medical field and educators on a wide range of topics to promote better understanding of services, challenges, and resolutions. Held at: Medical Center of Trinity West Campus (old Community Hospital), Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, 7-8:30pm. Open to public, no charge. Please call to verify dates, 727992-9653. Tampa Bay is Dancing Every Friday Night––At the Zendah Grotto Hall, 4450 W Ohio Ave. in Tampa. Singles and couples are welcome; drinks and set-ups available as well as snacks and food. For more information, call 813-504-2158 or email: TampaBayDancing@yahoo.com. See “Calendar” on page 56.
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727-510-5558 HERITAGE SPRINGS - AN ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITY!
3/2/3 2387 htd sf Wow just move right in! Fabulous kitchen w/wood cabinets w/granite counters, 18" tile flooring flows into the family room. formal LV & DR w/carpet, large master bedroom w/2 walk in closets and master bath w/dual sinks, garden tub and walk in shower. Paved lanai w/a tranquil view of the golf course and pond $339,000.
3/2/2 1798 htd sq ft. This home has double door entrance in the foyer w/soaring ceilings, kitchen w/white cabinets w/pullout shelves, breakfast bar, closet pantry and a wonderful nook area. The combination living and dining rooms has plenty of room to entertain in w/sliders to the extended lanai w/hot tub and a fabulous view of the golf course. $239,900 $239,900
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2+/2/2 1662 htd sq ft. Once you enter into this home you have vaulted ceilings, designer style laminate flooring in the living & dining rooms. The living room has a wood burning fireplace w/mantle and double pocket doors lead you into the den,home office or 3rd bedroom. Kitchen has cabinet pantry and wonderful breakfast nook area w/french doors to the enclosed lanai. The master has plenty of room for all your pieces and pocket door to the master bath w/dual sinks, large walk in closet and separate toilet area w/walk in shower. This home also offers a new roof just a year old. you can walk to the community pool & club house and elementary school too! $164,900 $164,900
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Celebrate the Holidays with Whole Foods Market Carrollwood As you continue your journey through the holidays, you’re probably starting to plan for Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s get togethers. Much like Thanksgiving, these are difficult events to execute while maintaining a healthy approach. But it is possible, so stick with me to learn some simple ways to keep your weight down during the most indulgent season of the year. First and foremost, find time to exercise. This is the number one activity I find that people cut out. I’ve heard every single excuse in the book, but what it all comes down to is this: your health is worth 30 to 60 minutes a day. The American Heart Association recommends 30 or more minutes of medium intensity activity at least five days a week -- and remember, something is always better than nothing. Second, don’t eat just because there’s food. Hand in hand with this is the idea of eating until you are satisfied, not overstuffed. There are a lot of numbers thrown around when people give advice on how long it takes for your stomach and brain to register
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about how full you are, but just remember that there is a lag. Eat slowly, eat with purpose and remember to listen closely for your body’s signals. Whole foods with healthy fats can help fill you up and keep you satied like no others. Remember, the lethargy that comes with overconsumption plays directly into my first point, so don’t over eat and then go sit on the couch! Third, offer healthy options for snacking -- and more importantly, opt not to have the other stuff. One of the most common mistakes party hosts make is to offer healthy options, like veggie platters, mixed fruit salads or pick-your-toppings salad bar, but they also have a bowl of chips, some sour cream and onion dip or a platter of chicken wings. Rise above the desire to offer these items and stick with (the often less expensive) healthier treats. If you don’t have the bad stuff around, then you simply cannot eat it. Lastly, do not skip meals to make up for poor eating choices. This is one of the things I hear other people advocating and it makes my heart sink. Often times with the focus on calorie counting comes a desire to skip meals
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in order to “make up for” overeating at other times of the day. Unfortunately your digestive system does not tell time like your brain. Skipping meals does very little in the way of making up the caloric difference, but it is harmful the next time you sit down to eat (and are positively ravished) and makes it exceptionally hard to control your intake. If you have a “bad meal” don’t take your next meal time off, instead choose some nutrient
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dense, plant strong options to keep your body happy and healthy. Nicole Sampson is the Healthy Eating Specialist at Whole Foods Market Carrollwood. She is a great resource for free, easy tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. Keep an eye out for her free classes and store tours at wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/carrollwood or email her at nicole.sampson@wholefoods.com to set up a healthy eating education event for
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Tahini Garlic Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks • 7 garlic cloves, peeled • 1/4 cup tahini • 1 cup plain unsweetened non dairy milk • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt • 1 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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Method: Place potatoes and garlic in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Lower heat, partially cover pan, and simmer until potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, return potatoes and garlic to pan and add tahini. Mash with a potato masher or large fork until very smooth. Place over low heat and stir in non dairy milk, lemon juice and salt; add a little more soymilk if potatoes are too thick. Spoon into a bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.
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Rossi Ristorante Italiano - Buon Appetito! -By: Katie Thomas Rossi Ristorante Italiano is a local gem that has kept diners coming back for a quarter of a century! Located at 7254 State Road 54, Rossi offers a traditional Italian locale for the community to gather, eat, drink and enjoy the fine taste of freshly prepared Italian cuisine. Every dish at Rossi is madeto-order with the freshest ingredients to ensure that guests always receive an exceptional dining experience. At Rossi, you don't have to trade quantity for quality. You get the both of best worlds; real mouth-watering Italian dishes in generous helpings! Eat good and feel good at Rossi Ristorante Italiano! Rossi was founded more than twenty-five years ago in 1984. Since its opening, Rossi has strived to bring our community the finest Italian cuisine that is always consistently delicious. The Rossi family works hard to make their restaurant personal, friendly and welcoming. Each dish prepared receives keen attention to detail and you will always receive spectacular presen-
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tations that taste even better than they look! Gabriella is an Italian native, as was her late husband Nick. The two moved to Florida from Westchester, New York in order to continue their dreams of being surrounded by family and friends while making delicious meals and creating lasting memories. Gabriella says, “We are family owned and like to treat our customers like family. We have customers that have been with us since the beginning. We have been able to see our original guests bring in their own kids and then their grandkids, which is a very rewarding part of owning this restaurant. People feel like home here.” While chatting with Gabriella, I noticed that most every guest to enter Rossi was greeted by name and seemed to have a real relationship with Gabriella and the Rossi team. It was evident that patrons coming in were happy to see the Rossi crew, catch up and eat some delicious fare. Gabriella has been running the business since her husband passed away ten years ago. She works along-
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side her sister Manuela in keeping the guests completely happy and satisfied, while her brother, Chef Massimo, brings style and expertise into the kitchen. The Rossi family believes in making every dish to perfect standards and every item that comes out of the kitchen is prepared with a passion for hospitality that Italians are known for. Chef Massimo says, “We have a very extensive menu and are introducing new items. Our restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy an intimate date before a night out or to visit with your friends and family. We accommodate everyone here and it truly is a great meeting spot!” Gabriella treated me to a variety of Rossi’s delicious new specials that Chef Massimo recently created in the kitchen. Rossi Ristorante Italiano is trying out new ideas for specials that include fresh new appetizers and entrées. He only uses the finest of ingredients, from perfectly blended herbs and spices down to the butter and olive oil he chooses. At Rossi’s, customers know that their food is being made with a lot of care behind it and
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you can truly taste the love put into each and every dish. Gabriella is extremely kind and hospitable, ensuring that guests are treated with the utmost respect. During our time together, Gabriella and I feasted on some of the delicious new specialties. Chef Massimo first sent out a fabulous new appetizer, Fiocchi. The Fiocchi is pasta that is folded around a mixture of fresh pear and four fresh cheeses including robiola, grano padano, taleggio and ricotta. The gourmet cheeses mixed with pear was both sweet and savory; the perfect amount of both salt and sweet because it was topped with fresh sliced and crisped prosciutto – magnifico! I loved the Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana, which is composed of delicious thin-pounded veal, topped with fresh baby leaf spinach, mozzarella cheese, and a crisp prosciutto that was absolutely mouth-watering! The Veal was served with a delicious Marsala demi glaze; the combination of perfectly salty and crisp prosciutto over the top of tender veal was heavenly as well as unique upon the palette. I was
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Shrimp and Scallop Sophia also excited to sample the Shrimp and Scallop Sophia, a fantastic mixture of Kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, juicy shrimp, sweet tender scallops, crumbled feta, cherry tomatoes and olive oil on a bed of pappardelle pasta with fresh basil and white wine sauce. Another must-try dish that Chef Massimo created is his spectacular Ravioli Galietta with Panko Crusted Shrimp. This ravioli specialty is stuffed to perfection with ricotta cheese and topped with fresh mozzarella and panko breaded shrimp that are fried to crunchy perfection. The garlic, cherry tomato and fresh basil creamy sauce made with white wine sherry was just right, perfectly light and delicious! Everything was so delicious and
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Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana bountiful that I was beyond stuffed after sampling Rossi’s unique and new creations, but Gabriella and Massimo insisted that I try out their housemade tiramisu with an espresso. The tiramisu alone was to-die-for with layer upon layer of mascarpone that had been soaked in espresso and cream topped with cocoa powder! Absolutely splendid! I ordered my espresso short with no cream or sugar and I had the perfect end to a spectacular meal! Rossi also is famous for their fabulous Sicilian and Napoleon handtossed, hand-made pizzas. Straight out of a traditional brick oven, you will love sampling their perfectly crisp and cheesy pies! Get a traditional pepperoni or sample their delectable white
The best Tiramisu you’ll every try!
pizza topped with fresh ricotta and mozzarella (my favorite)! You will enjoy the pizzas, calzones and all the fine menu items that Rossi creates for lunch or dinner! There is no doubt in my mind that you will love Rossi Ristorante Italiano. From the service and atmosphere to the fresh, made-to-order Italian dishes, Rossi goes above-andbeyond in everything they do. Gift certificates are available and the restaurant takes reservations. The Rossi family restaurant is the perfect place to host your next party or event. They also cater, so if you want to provide your guests with an unforgettably delicious meal that is simple, yet delicious, Rossi is a winner! Rossi is now taking reservations
for Christmas Eve dinner and New Years Eve, so give yourself and your family a treat by celebrating the holidays Italian style! Enjoy yourself with a glass of imported Italian wine and the best of hospitality at Rossi Ristorante Italiano, built on twenty-five years of family tradition! Rossi Ristorante Italiano is located at 7254 State Road 54 in New Port Richey, in the Seven Springs Plaza. Check out the menu at www.rossiitaliano.com; visit them on facebook for updates! Call (727) 376-4010 for reservations or more information. Rossi is open seven days a week. Hours: Mon. Thurs., 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. and 1–10 p.m. on Sun.
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Get a New You at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss By Julie Kanehl It’s that time of year when our discipline tends to wane, starting with last month’s turkey and losing ground with every Christmas cookie and holiday dinner. If you want to get serious about finally losing weight and learning how to eat right in the process, visit Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss in Trinity. Whether you want to take off the pesky pounds that you’ve gained over the holidays or lose a significant amount of weight, the professionals at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss are ready to tailor-make a program designed to work just for you. Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss is part of Suncoast Urgent Care, which has two locations; one here in Trinity, in The Trinity Village Center next to Let’s Party and Crispers, and a second location in Spring Hill. Both facilities offer a medically supervised weight loss program for patients. Suncoast Urgent Care also offers high quality
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medical care for everything from “Common Colds to Broken Bones.” Board Certified Physicians Peter C. Duic, MD and John P. Opyoke, MD co-developed Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss to offer patients a safe and effective way to lose unhealthy, excess weight. Dr. Duic says, “One of our physicians meets personally with each new client to discuss what their goals are, as well as to discuss how our diet program is designed to enable the patient to lose weight.” The initial workup for weight loss includes a physical, lab work and an EKG. The doctor will go over your medical history in order to best understand your current health and weight loss goals - this information helps to design a program that is individualized based on your personal health needs and weight loss goals. The experienced physicians at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss work with each client to determine whether or not Vitamin B12, a mulitvitamin and/or appetite suppressants will be
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included in their program. Dr. Duic states that he always enjoys his first encounter with new clients: “I learn about their hopes and goals, their lifestyle and possible health issues. All of this sheds light on how I can assist that individual, both with diet design, lifestyle modification and, if they choose, vitamins and/or an appetite suppressant. I am confident new clients are starting on a journey from which I have seen countless patients derive great fulfillment.” While each program is unique to each patient, the program revolves around creating a safe and healthy approach to losing weight for each patient, beginning with a low calorie diet and a new understanding of the way that the foods that you eat affect your body. Once the weight starts coming off, usually at a rate of 1–3 pounds per week, patients really get motivated. They can see the fat just melting off, and while they look better, they also feel better. It’s not a one-sizefits-all diet, which is why it’s better. Taking the time to understand each pa-
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Dr. John Opyoke & Dr. Peter Duic tient’s unique goals, the professionals at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss customize the program for optimal results. Additionally, patients have the option to spend one-on-one time with Susan D. Opyoke, RDLD. Susan is a Registered Dietician who is Board Certified and completely committed to each of her patients. Susan has helped hundreds of people since Suncoast Urgent Care (formerly named Trinity Urgent Care) and Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss opened their doors to the community 6 1/2 years ago. Susan says, “One of the aspects of Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss that differentiates us from other programs is that, if a patient chooses to work with me, it is a complimentary part of the program. I meet with clients either in person or on the phone, by appointment, and I am also available by email.
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I work with clients to create a personalized diet and we review the aspects of healthy eating. While most people know what is and what isn’t healthy, many people fall into a rut. They for- Susan Opyoke, get to plan their RDLD meals, and they go through fast food lines when eating on the go and not taking any time for themselves. With our program, we work together and discuss how healthier eating can actually work even though our lives are busy. We also work on what to eat and what not to eat in a way that will still allow you to go to parties and live your life.” Susan adds, “For the clients who choose to utilize me, I really like to see them weekly at the beginning, and when they see the weight coming off consistently, the accountability makes sense to them. It’s very fast. What makes us unique and different from other programs is that not only are my services a free component, we also offer a maintenance program completely free. This gives us the opportunity to help you maintain your weight loss, - which for some can be the hardest part.”
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With each visit, in addition to looking at how much weight has been lost, clients can expect a health check, an evaluation of their tolerance to any vitamins or suppressants they may be taking, as well as an optional visit with a physician and/or the dietitian. Susan says, “The majority of the patients who come in see significant results and are able to keep the weight off when they follow the program. Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss can work for anyone; it’s really weight loss for everybody, whether you have 15 to 20 pounds to lose, or 60 to 100 pounds to lose.” The New Year is fast approaching, and it is time to make your resolution stick – you can do it at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss where results are proven. You only have this one life, so give it all you’ve got! Get a jump on 2014 by looking and feeling better about your body now. What are you waiting for? Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss is part of Suncoast Urgent Care, which has 2 locations: 10730 S.R. 54, Suite 104 in The Trinity Village Center, and at 4112 Mariner Blvd. in Spring Hill. Both locations open 7 days a week; Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. on Sun. Please call 372-3888 to make an appointment; www.drswtloss.com for more information.
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Orbit 19 Lounge – Good Vibes, Good Times! By Lenay Ruhl Seated at the bar in the center of a dimly lit Orbit 19 Lounge in Holiday, FL, co-owner Dadia Janevska takes a sip of her favorite drink, Summer’s Long Lost Love. A perfect blend of fresh cucumber, ginger, mint, Hendrick’s Gin and St. Germaine liqueur, the drink represents Dadia’s time in France and how her world travels mixed with her family history of 40 years in the liquor and wine business landed her at Orbit 19. The lounge is connected to Universal Fine Wine and Spirits liquor store, operated by her brother Rob. Dadia JanEvska and Rob JanEvski co-own Orbit 19 Lounge and Univeral Fine Wine and Spirits. The location has won multiple “Best of the Bay” awards from Creative Loafing and rightly so, with 250 different types of liquor. If they don’t have what you want, they’ll bring it over from next door. They also have 19 different beers on tap. For those who don’t drink alcohol, there are
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cappuccinos and espresso. The lounge has something for everyone––music to live comedians, specials and events every night, burlesque shows and themed parties throughout the year. The age group of the patrons ranges from 21 to about 65 years old. Dadia’s passion is music, fashion, food, and most of all...cocktails! “We cater to anything from DJs to bands,” said Dadia. They have DJs and VJs during the week and live bands on Friday nights. “I like to find new up-andcoming bands,” said Dadia. “We take pride in not only bringing in the best local talent, but national acts.” Some noteworthy bands that have played at Orbit 19 are: a national surf rock group that formed in Auburn, AL called Man Or Astro-Man?; an American indie/neo-psych band called Sons of Hippies from Sarasota; surf/rock band Beach Day from Hollywood, FL; Clearwater’s The Stick Martin Show; a rockabilly band, the Psycho Devilles, from Atlanta, GA; and a western swing band called the Cadillac Bombers from New Port
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Richey, amongst others. “The music ranges from ska to punk to rock n roll to surf… electric… it varies,” said Dadia. She continues on, “blues, rockabilly, soul and funk.” They have nationally known DJs as well, including DJ Jask, DJ Three and DJ Monk. Dadia points out the entertainment in the room, complete with a pool table, darts, pinball machine and foosball. The bar is complete with a jukebox that looks like a giant iPod where people can pick songs from iTunes. There is one thing missing from the music selection. “No country or heavy metal,” said Dadia. “Because
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it just distorts the vibe.” Orbit 19 Specials The lounge has specials every night. Mondays are open mic with Stick Martin and $2 import drafts. Wednesday they have Soul House Radio with DJ Lyndon and $3 premium vodka drinks. Thursday is Vintage Youth with VJ Jason Barco playing music videos and $2 kraft beers. “I spelled kraft with a “K”… that’s just kinda our quirkiness,” said Dadia. Saturdays they are starting “SO WHAT CHA WANT?” with DJ Fader playing old school hip hop and mash up, featuring $3 rum cocktails.
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friendly, environmentally conscious establishment, Orbit 19 is your place. “It’s very cosmopolitan,” said Dadia. “It’s more than a lounge. It’s an escape. It makes you feel like you’re in NYC, LA, Chicago.” On Sundays they have 2-4-1 Bloody Marys and Mimosas all day and night (1 p.m. to 2 a.m.). “It’s the kind of place you can bring your mother, your daughter,” said Dadia. They’ve had wedding receptions and bachelorette parties, and have a good group of regulars. As Dadia sits at the bar her patrons come up and give her a hug, displaying the strong sense of community at Orbit 19. Most of the staff has worked there for a long time, and there is not a high turnover. “I’m very fortunate to have a wonderful staff that takes pride in what they serve and where they work,” said Dadia. If you are looking for a gay-
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Holiday Entertainment Orbit 19 has a lot of events planned for the month of December and the upcoming holidays. The SuperVillains, a reggae band from Orlando, are playing on Thanksgiving Eve. The Stick Martin Show featuring the full band kicks off the first Friday of December on the 6th, followed by Shoeless Soul, a jazzy, reggae band from Dunedin, FL on Friday, December 13th. December 20th is Tampa Bay’s popular jam/funk band, Cope. The Friday after Christmas, on December 27th, is GERI X, an indie-folk band from St. Petersburg. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve they are hosting special
karaoke nights. They are special because it’s something Dadia doesn’t usually do, but she has received plenty of requests for it. They are calling the events “Shout it Out With GLEE!” – a special Holiday Karaoke series with KJ Rick Conti. Seasonal winter ales will be available on tap. Complimentary wasabi peanuts and organic hickory-smoked almonds are served upon request. As far as shots, there are many unique and fun blends such as the bottle rocket, a tall citrus shot garnished with an orange. “We garnish almost everything we have,” said Dadia. Universal Fine Wine & Spirits and the attached Orbit 19 lounge are open 365 days a year no matter what. “We never close down; if there’s a hurricane, tropical storm, you name it WE ARE ALWAYS OPEN!” said Dadia. Orbit 19 Lounge hours are 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Universal Fine Wine and Spirits is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The venue recently upgraded to a brand new sound system complete with Meyer Speakers. “Most of the shows are free,” said Dadia. “Every once in a blue moon, there is a small
cover but usually only when there is a big name act playing and sometimes...not even then. Dadia has high hopes for 2014 including an organic tapas menu and an outdoor area with more beer choices. “It’s not your typical lounge next to a liquor store,” said Dadia. “It’s the best kept secret!” Orbit 19 is located at 1542 US 19 N in Holiday. Visit online at www.orbit19lounge.com for additional information.
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Dr. James D. Minici Committed to Providing Excellent Dentistry in Pasco for 33 Years! By Katie Thomas James D. Minici, DDS serves Trinity and the surrounding Tampa Bay area with outstanding, professional general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry services. He has been in the area since 1980, giving his patients reason to smile for more than thirty years. Dr. Minici’s office is easily accessible, right on Seven Springs Boulevard. You can feel confident and assured when you step into the office of Dr. Minici because you know that you are receiving dental care from an experienced and professional team. Dr. Minici graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1978 and then moved to Florida with his wife Peggy for his internship at Hillsborough County Research Society of General Dentistry. He and Peggy soon realized that they were falling in love with the Florida weather and chose to work on opening a practice in their community. In 1980, Dr. Minici
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began seeing patients at his private practice on S.R. 54 and soon gained the approval and appreciation of his community as a well-trusted and skilled dentist. Dr. Minici runs a wellestablished, clean and professionally staffed office that Peggy helps manage. You will always be greeted with friendly, courteous service. The Minicis and their staff take great pride in building long-lasting relationships with each individual patient. After forty years of marriage and working side-by-side, Dr. Minici and Peggy truly take the time to welcome patients into their family-friendly practice. Set in a spacious, bright and cheery office, Dr. Minici’s practice offers comfort, style and the best in dental services to patients. Both general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry are available. With six exam rooms that host the latest in dental technologies, you can relax knowing that you are receiving advanced care.
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Dr. Minici and his staff are friendly, attentive and professional! Dr. Minici’s office utilizes a 3m digital scanner for crowns, which allow a digital image to be sent electronically to the lab for faster results. Digital crown scanners allow for minimal ad-
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justments and a more precise fit because it gets the perfect scan of your mouth. Digital x-rays are also utilized in Dr. Minici’s office, making your xrays completely thorough and easily
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viewable on the exam room computers to show you the complete layout of your mouth. Along with the best technology in x-rays and crown scanning, Dr. Minici provides implant restorations and Avadent digital impressions for dentures. Avadent allows Dr. Minici to get digital impressions on patients. Since everything is electronic, patients never have to take impressions again. Dr. Minici can just take the existing mold and have a new set of dentures fabricated if your set gets lost or damaged. Since your impressions are on digital file, you won’t have to go through the process of making new molds again! A PerioLase® dental laser helps keep your gums healthy. This laser ma-
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chine allows Dr. Minici to trim the gum tissue without surgery and offers his patients faster healing time with minimal recovery. Local anesthesia also is available at Dr. Minici’s office and allows patients to rest at ease during dental processes while being able to go home right after. Dr. Minici says, “I always felt that it’s important to give people options about their oral health. We offer payment options, restorative options, and make sure each patient fully understands the work they are receiving here before we start the process.” Peggy and Dr. Minici are proud of their excellent staff and receive may compliments from patients regarding the personal treatment received in of-
fice. One patient says, “Dr. Minici is always present and attentive and happily answers all of my questions. Every concern or question I had for my hygienist and Dr. Minici are always addressed and answered thoroughly.” The professional reputation of excellence that Dr. Minici has gained within the community is much deserved and he honors his devoted community by giving back. Dr. Minici participates in several charities throughout the year. He volunteers at Gulfcoast Regional Dental Outreach and also is involved in Christina’s Smile, which is a mobile dental Linux that treats indigent children. He is a past board member of Pasco County Retarded Citizens Board and currently
works with developmentally disabled people that come to him for his services all the way from St. Pete. Dr. Minici works with all age groups and types of people; his time spent with each individual is the true difference he makes within our community. New patients can download forms before coming into the office and can find new patient instructions online. Dr. Minici makes certain that patients are fully informed before their visit. He offers really affordable pro-fees so patients don’t have to stress about getting twice-a-year cleanings. Dr. Minici is skilled and professional in his work, and he and his staff are fully dedicated to providing excellent dental care in a happy environment. The office of James D. Minici DDS is located at 2220 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey. Hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Mon. & Tues.; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Wed. & Thurs.; and 8 a.m. – noon on Fri. For more information or to set an appointment, please call (727) 375- 7370, or visit online at www.JamesDMiniciDDS.com for new patient forms and a full list of services.
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Sells Broadway Dance Company Opening For The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes! Sells Broadway Dance Company has been selected to perform as the opening act for The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular at the Straz Center, starring the world-famous Rockettes. Sixteen local dance students from New Port Richey dance studio, Sells Broadway Dance Company –– Alexus Nagy, Alyssa Elrod, Gracey Garlitz, Megan Sell, Emily Bromberg, Daria Frey, Sarah Bobowski, Stacey Erickson, Jamie Montesion, Cassie Johnson, Brandi Horsburgh, Miranda Lough, Alexandra Tworek, Kelly Ratajczak, Bianca Chico, and Mackenzie Scheu –– will perform a precision dance number, showcasing Rockette-style choreography. Known for their “larger than life” Broadway-style productions, Sells Broadway Dance Company will bring local talent to the big stage at the Straz Center to help ring in the holidays. There is a very special common tie between Sells Broadway Dance Company and The Rockettes –
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Heather Osarczuk, dance instructor/choreographer at Sells Broadway Dance Company, is a former Radio City Rockette, who now teaches full time dance instruction at the local studio. “I am excited that our dance students will have the opportunity to open for The Rockettes. This is a sweet déjà vu for me.” said Osarczuk. Just prior to The Rockettes taking the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa on Tuesday, December 17, the Sells Broadway Dance Company’s dancers will perform, displaying classic Rockette-style choreography loaded with precision and classic kick lines. Directly following the Sells Broadway Dance Company’s performance, The Rockettes will perform several numbers to fan favorites like the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” along with debuting new numbers. “I couldn’t be more proud of our talented, young dancers. I am honored that our studio will be repre-
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(front to back - left side) Megan Sell, Bianca Chico, Sarah Bobowski, Emily Bromberg, Alexus Nagy, Alyssa Elrod, Kelly Ratajczak, Alexandra Tworek) (front to back - right side) Daria Frey, Gracey Garlitz, Jamie Montesion, Brandi Horsburgh, Mackenzie Scheu, Cassie Johnson, Stacey Erickson, Miranda Lough)
sented at this year’s Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular,” said Shanna Sell, Co-owner/Artistic Director at Sells Broadway Dance Company. Sells Broadway Dance Company is located at 7296 S.R. 54 in New
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Port Richey and can be reached at 727-376-2600. The Straz Center, Carol Morsani Hall, is located at 1010 N. For ticket purchase, visit The Straz Center’s website at www.strazcenter.org.
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Suncoast Arts Fest Brings Fine Art to Wesley Chapel By Dara Tucker The Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass keeps getting better with each passing year. For the past eight years, the Suncoast Arts Fest (SAF) has brought together quality artists and art lovers from Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas Counties. It takes place in the heart of the Tampa Bay area, convenient to major interstates, at the Shops at Wiregrass on January 18 and 19, 2014. The show is held at the peak of the tourist season in Tampa Bay and traveling artists are encouraged to combine this show with other state shows in warm, sunny Florida. The Suncoast Arts Fest is a great way to spend the weekend, with up to 130 juried visual artists and craftsman lining up along the main street in Wiregrass, and musical entertainment is set up in the Center Court. There is also an interactive art area, the fresh works of emerging youth artists on display, and chalk artists showcase their work on the sidewalks – all taking place dur-
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Suncoast Arts Fest not only has beautiful artwork on display, but hands on activities for children, too. ing the January 18 and 19 event set for 2014. With the ample parking, restaurants and shops, The Shoppes at Wiregrass is a beautiful setting for an outdoor arts festivity. Pam Marron and Marj Golub are the event’s co-chairs. They know that by creating a quality fine arts show they are continuing to increase the awareness of the arts in Pasco
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County, which has become the driving force of the Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc. The primary goal is to pass the benefits and appreciation of all arts on to local youth. “Each year the funds raised from this event go toward helping the advancement of services for visual and performing art needs of kids in Pasco County Schools, both public and pri-
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vate. Every year at the event, a special container is in clear sight where visitors are welcome to drop off new art supplies. These art supplies are provided to Pasco County schools, both public and private.” Pam Marron explains. Over the years SAF has raised funds that were used to send nearly 100 eleventh and twelfth graders to
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the Ringling College of Art and Design for Portfolio Day, where national arts colleges review works of aspiring art students in a variety of creative fields. Previously SAF funds were used to promote elementary school art where there have been cuts due to lack of funding in Pasco County. “Our goal is to raise money for scholarships. We’ve built a website that serves as a streamlined resource for youth striving to pursue a career in the arts fields,” explains Pam Marron. WJQB 106.3 FM has joined the event to promote arts across Pasco County. An Interactive Arts Area promotes visual art for children by exposing them to hands-on art activities. Sand art is an example of one of the activities available for the children to create. Select tenth through twelfth graders from Pasco County schools will also have their art displayed in the Emerging Artist Area. In addition to the fine arts show in Wesley Chapel at The Shops at Wiregrass, other organizations such as Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art in Tarpon Springs, Pasco Arts Council, The West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, PHCC Alric Pottberg Gallery at the
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Port Richey campus, Pioneer Florida Museum, the Main Street Art Gallery in downtown New Port Richey and the West Pasco Art Guild, are partner organizations that offer a variety of additional arts options. The Suncoast Arts Fest promotes cultural awareness in Pasco County, Florida and benefits “Arts for Kids,” a supplemental arts education funding program for area schools. All proceeds benefit “Arts for Kids” by way of a grant created by the parent nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization known as the Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc. Proceeds from this show and other related SAF activities supplement arts education funding in Pasco County’s public, private and charter schools. Come out to The Shoppes at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel to enjoy fine art in a beautiful, central location, while supporting a great cause. For more information about The Suncoast Arts Fest at The Shops at Wiregrass January 18 & 19, visit www.SuncoastArtsFest.com. Sponsors, artists, youth entertainers and volunteers can contact the SAF via e-mail at info@suncoastartsfest.com or call 727-375-8986.
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And the Crowd Goes Wild for Schrader’s Little Cooperstown By Julie Kanehl Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, “Shoeless Joe,” Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio––Take me out to the ballgame! In 2010, we wrote a story about a local resident who had turned an entire wing of his home into an amazing shrine to baseball, sports and celebrity memorabilia. When we first met Dennis “The Menace” Schrader, and his lovely wife Mary (who is quite possibly the bigger baseball fan), they gave us a private tour of Schrader’s Little Cooperstown, which at the time was a collection of 4,000 autographed baseballs, beautifully displayed and protected in a 12’ x 14’ bedroom in their home that had been renovated into a vault so secure, that it was reminiscent of James Bond or Mission Impossible. Offering private tours to people of all ages who heard about his collection, Dennis said, “The beautiful thing about this collection is sharing it,” of course, at that time, it meant giving tours into his own home, sometimes two or three times a day! Calling it a collection isn’t quite the right word. This Largo High School Hall of Famer (for basketball) owns the
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largest privately owned autographed baseball collection in the entire world. His collection’s popularity has gone worldwide, earned a coveted Guinness Book of World Records Certificate, and found a new home at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, where Schrader’s Little Cooperstown is on loan for the next twenty years. Yes, I said twenty years, and that’s because a collection like this deserves to be shared and enjoyed by everyone who has a love for the sport. The Grand Opening of Schrader’s Little Cooperstown opened to much deserved fanfare in October, and now baseball fans of all ages can come and experience this incredible and historic exhibit. Created to make you feel like you’ve walked into a sports almanac, this beautiful exhibit is a living representation of the growth and change that baseball has left on history, and there are balls that represent players young and old, both Hall of Famer and Rookie, from the Brooklyn Dodgers to the Tampa Bay Rays, and every team in between. A Home Run Ticket! It all started with Mickey Mantle, who used to come down here for
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Spring Training, and a nine-year-old Largo native getting his first autographed ball. It was the love of baseball passed down from a father to his son, and a passion that grew from there. For Dennis, it became autographed balls in shoeboxes and Rubbermaid containers. As the years went by, they were stashed under beds and in the attic, and as Dennis’ collection grew and grew, he was just hoping to have a place in his house so that he could enjoy them. As collectors, Dennis and Mary have collected a good deal of these balls personally, and have witnessed them being signed. Mary, who is Dennis & Mary pose in front of the known for always having a baseball Schrader’s Little Cooperstown exhibit at and a pen handy, said, “We’ve had at the St. Petersburg Museum of History least a thousand of these balls autographed in our presence.” he was looking for, he went over to Every autographed ball has a story, Myers, tapped him on the shoulder and and each one has come to the exhibit said, “Sign this for Mary, she’s good in its own way. For example, one day people.” Mary was trying to catch the eye of As for how the rest were obtained, Rookie of the Year, Wil Myers, who Dennis would write a letter to retired was having a conversation in the players and even celebrities asking them dugout with Coach Joe Madden, and if they’d sign a ball. This letter writing Evan Longoria said, “What do you became a passion for him, as it was a need, Mary?” When he realized what real way to connect to the people in
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baseball’s history. He would ask them nicely and tell them how he had a private collection that wasn’t for sale, and would they mind signing if he sent them a ball. How’s that for a lesson in the importance of letter writing? He’s received hundreds and hundreds of balls for his collection that way. Sometimes he would get autographed pictures as well. It was in this same way that collected 170 baseballs from the men in the Negro League, and obtained 160 autographed balls from the women who played baseball while the boys were a war in the AAGPBL. He has also been fortunate enough to receive contributions from star players who have been informed of this amazing exhibit. He’s also received others through online auctions. One of Dennis’ favorite balls, if he could narrow it down, would probably be the one that was generated when they opened the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. There was 26 members inducted that day, but only eleven players were still alive at the time. He has a baseball signed by all eleven along with the original ticket admitting one to the opening ceremony on June 12th, 1939. Seeing that ball is worth the trip right there. There are also a lot of baseballs that are signed by celebrities outside
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the realm of baseball, which makes the exhibit fun for everyone. From Elvis Presley to a ball signed by Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio when they were married, to Arnold Palmer, Bob Barker, Chubby Checker, Fats Domino, Martin Sheen, Randy Travis, Thomas Kinkade (who autographed his ball and added his signature lamppost insignia), Henry Winkler, Regis Philbin, and Betty White, just to name a few. How One Man’s Passion Became a Grand Slam! Once the word got out, people would come from all over the world to see the Schrader’s collection of baseballs. They’d stand in the Schrader’s house and just go from ball to ball in awe and wonder, remembering players, and discussing stats. Eventually the right people came, people like local legend and philanthropist, Gus Stavros, who absolutely loved it, and thought that it belonged in a place where everyone could enjoy it. Dennis says, “The next thing you know, the Mayor of St. Petersburg and all of his friends showed up at my house and said, ‘This has got to be in St. Pete!’” Over the next two years, the entire community came together to raise the
$250,000 necessary to make the museum into what it is today, and it’s a wonder to behold. You don’t have to have season tickets to appreciate the love that has gone into this exhibit. Whether they visited Schrader’s Little Cooperstown when it was at Dennis and Mary’s house, or in its newfound home in St. Petersburg have been impressed with the amount of knowledge, love, and effort that have gone into it. Far more than a bunch of old baseballs, Little Cooperstown is one of St. Petersburg’s newest treasures. Dennis told me that even, Bill Rasmussen, founder and CEO of ESPN Sports said it was the, “Greatest baseball collection I’ve ever seen,” after visiting. What makes the collection complete are the people who come to visit the museum who watched these people play, who knew that player at another time. It’s the kids’ faces when they think about just how long baseball players have been coming to our state. It’s the group of Little League kids who dream of writing their name on a ball for the museum someday. It’s the Rotary Club members who come in by bus, and even use walkers and glasses to find their favorite players, but who float out on a cloud nine made of happy memories. Who knows how many baseballs Schrader’s Little Cooperstown will have in 20 years, but one thing is for sure, and that is that baseball is more than a game––for those who love this sport, baseball is everything that is good and wholesome about being a kid. It is what being an All-American is really about. It’s about rounding the bases, catching the fly, and getting nose-tonose with that ump, even if it’s only in your imagination. Baseball has captivated the hearts of boys and girls in our community for a century. Next year St. Petersburg will be celebrating their centennial anniversary of hosting Spring Training teams. In a peanut-
shell, baseball is an integral part of who we are, and now we’ve got a chance to get up close, and in a way, personal, to some of those people that made the sport so great. The St. Petersburg Museum of History is located at 335 Second Ave. N.E., and is an amazing destination in itself, featuring, of course, Schrader’s Little Cooperstown, as well as other interesting installations that shouldn’t be missed. If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve absolutely got to get down here and check this out. In fact, if you’re looking for something fun to do with your family and friends this holiday season, this exhibit is something that everyone can enjoy, and it’s just a short walk away from restaurants, shopping and more. Schrader’s Little Cooperstown is located in the St. Petersburg Museum of History on 335 Second Avenue N.E. in St. Petersburg. Hours are Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and 1 p.m.–5 p.m. on Sun.; closed Mon. General admission to the museum is $15, Senior Citizens over the age of 60 are $12, students with ID are $9, and children are $9. Children under 6 are free. To reach the museum, call 727-894-1052 or visit their website at www.spmoh.com. You can also visit Dennis Schrader’s website at www.littlecooperstown.com.
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The Trinity Spine Center Offers a Conservative Approach to Patient Care By Julie Kanehl If you’ve ever been injured in an accident, fallen, or simply had an injury because of work or play, you know how back pain can change the quality of your life in one fell swoop. The Trinity Spine Center is staffed by some of the most respected physicians and doctors in their field and their whole-patient, conservative approach to treatment yields positive results. Trinity Spine Center’s doctors are truly committed to taking the time that is necessary with each of their patients, and making sure that each patient gets the personalized medical attention that they deserve. Victor Hayes, MD, and Farhan Siddiqi, MD, both highly-esteemed spine surgeons in the area, are the cofounders of The Trinity Spine Center. Trinity Spine Center opened in 2006 on Hawbuck Street, and then in 2009, moved to its brand new 21,000square-foot, state-of-the-art facility at 2040 Short Avenue in Odessa, just off
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of S.R. 54. The physicians at Trinity Spine Center treat patients who suffer with any kind of back, neck or spine pain, and have already successfully treated more than 15,000 patients. Their goal is to offer a variety of modalities for back pain under one roof, increasing patient care and improving on the communication that can be lost when patients traditionally see multiple doctors who do not work together. Whether you need chiropractic care or spinal surgery, it is all under one roof at the Trinity Spine Center. The Trinity Spine Center is very unique in its approach, and is at the forefront of stem cell research to reduce back pain. As a result, Trinity Spine Center draws patients from all over the state and the nation. It’s no surprise, because patients there have the opportunity to meet with surgeons and receive diagnostic testing, as well as receive chiropractic care, attend physical therapy and even receive pain management care all in one place, at
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their very own Trinity Wellness Center, an integral part of Trinity Spine Center. Patients appreciate this ease of care, because when your back hurts, traveling all over town from one doctor to the Farhan Siddiqi, MD & Victor Hayes, MD next can be a difficult and Co-Founders of Trinity Spine Center painful thing to do. George, a Trinity Spine Center patient said, “I went tunnel to osteoporosis, Trinity Spine to see Dr. Hayes after I read an article Center patients are treated by a team about him. I thought I would need of highly educated and specifically back surgery after a car accident but trained professionals, who will work since I’ve been going to Trinity Spine together to get patients back on their Center, I am feeling much better and I feet in no time. Having everything will probably not need surgery!” you need on hand and in one place gives patients peace of mind, but most Conservative Care by Doctors importantly, it makes it easy for all of Who Truly Care the doctors to communicate easily The doctors and staff at The Trin- about the best approach to each paity Spine Center believe that surgery tient’s unique medical condition and should be a last resort, and as a matter treatment. of fact, 94 percent of their patients are Chief Operating Officer, Jorit Witreated without the need for spinal jnmaalen, DPT, MBA, MTC, CEAS, surgery. From degenerative disk or or “Dr. J” as he’s known, says, “One joint disease to scoliosis, and carpal of the most important aspects of our
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patient care is the communication that we have with one another. We are never more than a phone call away and patients see that and really appreciate it.” Dr. J’s approach to wellness, exercise and nutrition is an inspiration to many patients at The Trinity Spine Center, and he encourages patients to realize that no matter their age, size or condition, regular exercise will contribute to their overall health and wellbeing. The Trinity Spine Wellness Center offers patients the least invasive approach to spine care including physical therapy, chiropractic care, decompression therapy and even nutritional services. Dr. Ronald F. Stacey II, DC, is a Board Certified Chiropractor, and has been with Trinity Spine Center since 2009. He says, “We have an array of specialties under one roof, and we can start conservatively and move each patient up to the next option if it’s necessary.” He adds, “It avoids having to have each patient see a chiropractor at one place, a primary at another, and so on. Here we can provide a plan of [total spinal] care.” Dr. Nathan A. Possert graduated from East Lake High School before honorably serving in the U.S. Navy
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for 4 years in which he was Quarter master and a search and rescue swimmer. After serving in the Navy, he graduated with honors from St. Petersburg College in Tarpon Springs in 2004 and then transferred to the University of South Florida (USF) in Tampa where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and graduated with honors in 2006. While attending graduate school, Dr. Possert was able to work with high school athletes part time in Pinellas County as an Athletic Trainer for two years. Since graduating with his Doctorate, Dr. Possert has worked in the outpatient facility setting full time and in the hospital setting part time. If pain management is necessary, patients are in good hands. Pain management is used carefully and responsibly at Trinity Spine Center. Dr. Casey J. O’Donnell, FAAPMR DABPM, specializes in the treatment of spasticity and dystonia, electromyography, and pain management. He utilizes an array of diagnostic tools to view the tissues in the body in order to see how the nerves in the body are functioning, and then he can perform procedures such as trigger point injections, nerve blocks, and ultrasound guided injections, just to name a few.
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Dr. O’Donnell says, “As a physiatrist, my background is in rehabilitation and my goal is to get patients moving and back to a normal, active lifestyle.” A brand new approach to treating back pain is now available at Trinity Spine Center, and that is the use of stem cells for back pain. Dr. J says, “A whole lot of patients will benefit from this new and exciting approach.” He explains, “We are the only ones in the U.S. doing it like we do it, and we are also the only ones at this time who are FDA compliant.” Working closely with Daniel A. Grande, PhD., the Director of the upand-coming Stem Cell Research Laboratory at Trinity Spine Center, patients who suffer from arthritis, degenerative disk disease, and herniated disks may find relief through Stem Cell Therapy. Stem Cell Therapy is “an intervention strategy that introduces new adult stem cells into damaged tissue in order to treat disease or injury.” This exciting new kind of therapy offers the possibility of pain relief, the renewal of tissues and the alleviation of pain. When Back Surgery is Necessary: Choose Trinity Spine Center When surgery is absolutely necessary, patients are in good hands with Drs. Siddiqi and Hayes, as both surgeons are experienced and qualified in performing even the most intricate of
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spinal surgeries. On staff at the Medical Center of Trinity, both physicians received their Doctorates from the prestigious Cornell University in New York, followed by double fellowships at the Arizona Institute for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive and Scoliosis Surgery Center. Both Dr. Hayes and Dr. Siddiqi are Board Certified in Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery and both of them travel nationally teaching endoscopic surgery procedures to other doctors around the country. The Trinity Spine Center offers patients the most comprehensive care by having many different kinds of spine care health professionals on staff and in one place. The Trinity Spine Center’s physicians are committed to working together with each patient to produce the best possible results. Trinity Spine Center is located at 2040 Short Avenue in Odessa, just off of S.R. 54 and just east of Duck Slough Blvd. The Trinity Spine Center is currently taking new patients, and they accept Medicare and most major insurances. The main office can be reached at 727-372-9922 and is open Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Trinity Spine Wellness Center can be reached at 727-807-3101, and is open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. to accommodate patients. Visit www.trinity-spine.com online, and find them on Facebook.
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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: REALITIES By Dr. Wayne Adams, Former Dean and Full Professor of a Graduate School of Business About now, parents throughout Florida are waking up to some hard realties about the SAT and ACT Examinations. As correctly predicted in the Tampa Bay Times article last April, the dramatic increases in the minimum qualifying SAT and ACT scores for these scholarships are eliminating 50% - 75% of students for 2014 who would have been eligible if they had graduated in 2013. Most of the damage has been done in the Florida Medallion Scholars level, where the minimum eligibility thresholds have been increased on the SAT from 1070 to 1170, and on the ACT from 22 to 26. The new requirements for the Florida Medallion Scholars on the SAT increased from 1270 to 1280, and on the ACT from 28 to 29. For the past three years, the reality is that Florida students have continually ranked around 45th in the key category of student performance on the SAT and ACT compared to
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other states. Our school programs are clearly not working to improve scores against this national standard, which cannot be influenced by local or state politics. Yet these scores continue to be vital for college admissions and scholarships. The positive reality is that our students can dramatically improve their SAT and ACT scores with focused, concentrated help. Improvement is like helping a student climb as high as possible on the part of their educational iceburg that towers out of the water. Learning strategies, specific test taking techniques, and working with my proprietary study guides consistently help students climb as high as they can. I cannot help broaden or deepen their academic foundation which it the eightninths under water. But I do help them do their best with where they are. My students normally improve 200 – 300 points on their combined
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Dr. Wayne Adams has degrees and advanced studies from Harvard, Yale, and Vanderbilt. He is one of the leading tutors in the country. SAT scores, and 4 – 7 points on their ACT composite scores. When any parent looks at the “before and after” essays, they are amazed. These students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Cornell, University of Chicago, Boston College, USC, UCLA, LSU, Berkley School of Music, UF, USF, UCF, Stetson, U Miami, New College of Florida, and many other outstanding colleges and universities. Many have received academic, athletic, and music scholarships. For seniors, increasing your score for Bright Futures and getting across the threshhold of SAT or ACT levels for your desired college can still be accomplished. For Juniors and Sophomores, there is no better
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time to start preparing because practice and knowing what to do can greatly improve your scores, plus you can “cherry pick” your best score from different examinations, submit them, and colleges do not know they came from multiple examinations. Since these exams are graded on a curve, often students can score higher in the Winter and Spring when the number and quality of those taking the exams are lower. If you would like to talk more about how I can help your student, please contact me at 727253-0639 or wwa0811@gmail.com. Classes are available in December, January, February, and during the holidays.
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Help Put Money Back in the Hands of Hardworking Pasco Residents! The United Way of Pasco County Prosperity Campaign helps residents in our community by providing a muchneeded tax return preparation service that’s completely free, individualized and has no strings attached, and we need your help! This valuable, volunteer-driven program exists as a partnership between the IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program, AARP Foundation’s TaxAide, United Way of Pasco County, and local financial institutions and business partners. For many Pasco residents, receiving their tax refund can mean the difference between deciding to buy groceries or keep the lights on. Since 2004, the IRS-Certified Prosperity Campaign volunteers have prepared income tax returns for thousands of low-to-moderate income residents at no cost and last year alone this resulted in more than $1.5 million saved on paid returns! In addition, the program volunteers emphasize vital tax credits that are regularly overlooked, such as unclaimed Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Care and
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Elderly Tax Credits, and go unclaimed every year. There are several different volunteer roles to choose from, and the good news is that you don’t have to be a math whiz and no experience is necessary. Volunteers receive full, comprehensive IRS training and become certified to prepare simple returns. Other rewarding volunteer opportunities include Greeters, Site Volunteer Schedulers, and Technology/Computer Set-Up Assistance at the various sites. Full descriptions of these volunteer positions can be found on the United Way of Pasco County website, http://unitedwaypasco.org or at the Virtual Volunteer Resource Center, www.uwvolunteers.org.
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The time commitment is minimal, but the satisfaction and personal reward is great! Taxpayers tell us year after year about the difference the free service makes in their lives. People like Robin, a single mother, who shared that she and her children wait until February to celebrate Christmas when they get their return because she, “needs every penny of the [tax] refund.” In 2013, volunteers filed more than 7,700 returns bringing more than $8 million in refunds to local Pasco residents and more than $1.8 million in EITC refunds alone! The average income of the taxpayers was just $24,694, which means that the EITC and other tax credits, combined with the free tax return preparation service, make a meaningful impact in the households of thousands of residents. To learn more, please visit:
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www.unitedwaypasco.org or contact Renee Yeargan at: 727/835-2023. Volunteering with the Prosperity Campaign is a fun experience to share with friends and family members! Invite others to join you in helping hardworking families and seniors keep more of their money! About United Way of Pasco County United Way of Pasco County was founded in 1982 and since that time has raised more than $28 million to address some of Pasco County’s most critical community needs. As an organization, United Way of Pasco County is committed to advancing the common good in Pasco County by partnering with worthy non-profit agencies in the community. United Way of Pasco County brings together people from all across the community –government, business, faith groups, non-profits, labor and ordinary citizens – to tackle the issues that matter most in the community and improve the lives of Pasco residents.
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Join in the Fun at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club By Julie Kanehl Did you know that Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, located at 3535 Trophy Boulevard in New Port Richey, is open to the public? It is! You can bring your family to dine in their gorgeous dining room, or you can pay to play their beautifully manicured golf courses! That said, have you ever thought about joining a country club? A membership offers a myriad of benefits, from unlimited access to golf and tennis courts, to amenities like heated Olympic-sized pools, the clubhouse, saunas, and an endless amount of activities to participate in. The dining is exquisite, offering everything from casual fun-food to Sunday brunches and Prime Rib nights. It’s an absolutely wonderful experience to be a part of a country club, and Seven Springs Golf and Country Club (SSGCC) is a place where the whole family can benefit. With activities for ages 3-103, and affordable new memberships to fit everyone’s budget, there’s never been a better time to join.
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The Seven Springs Golf and Country Club is a part of our local history. While the club itself has served members for three decades, SSGCC has a history that goes back as far as the early 1900s when a young couple, Sam and Elizabeth Stevenson, believed that the mineral springs had health benefits. They diverted the water from the springs into a pool and created a bit of a resort around it. As a result, many people came to our area for rest, recuperation and relaxation. An old school house was built on the property in 1913, which has its own history and has since been moved, but the lesson left behind is that the rest of Pasco County has literally grown up around it. The entrance to SSGCC has a historical marker that reminds us that the springs have been a destination for over a hundred years. Today SSGCC continues in that vein by being a destination for people of all ages who want to have a premier, exclusive experience that provides safety, community and a whole lot of fun to its members. Whether you like the idea of slip-
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ping over to the club for some R and R at the adult-only pool or the heated family pool, or are looking for a place where you can chip away at your golf game; or perhaps are interested in the many social events, games and activities that go on throughout the week, month and year, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re joining for the adult activities or to give your children the experience of growing up playing and learning at the club, or are simply interested in the unlimited golf, there’s always something great happening. From “Aquacise” classes in the pool to tennis on the courts, to playing Bocci Ball and
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Pinochle––whatever your game, it’s not hard to see why many people call Seven Springs Golf and Country Club the best kept secret in Pasco County. Wendi McAnn, Club House Manager, says, “I see our club as a destination for the people in our community. And our dining options are amazing, from bar food to fine dining, tapas and wine diners. Our club offers a sense of community that is unique.” The dining at SSGCC is a reason to join the club in itself. Each menu has an attention to detail that you won’t find anywhere else, and the sense of community that comes with dining at the club is just not some-
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Springs Golf and Country Club is a great place to golf and meet wonderful friends!” There are a variety of membership options including seasonal, weekend and weekday only memberships, so if you’ve ever wanted to experience a country club and its benefits, look no further than Seven Springs Golf and Country Club.
thing you can find at a typical restaurant. When you come into the club, the people that you meet become friends, and it’s those friendships that create the community that is membership. When you come in to dine at the club, whether you’re alone or you’re with your family, you are welcome. You’re greeted by name and you know those around you, or you will soon. It’s one of those rare places where you talk to the people at the table next to you, give a wave at the people walking by – in a sense it’s like going back in time to a safer, happier place. Of all the benefits that are offered in a SSGCC membership, the one that really speaks to me is the sense of peace, the true feeling of belonging and the camaraderie that comes with it. Joanne Dinus said, “Seven
Fun is Par for the Course You don’t have to be a member to play golf at Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, as the courses are open to the public, and affordable too! Of course, membership has its benefits, one of them being unlimited golf! Golf is a unique sport in that it’s you against you, and the game is always changing. Not because the course changes, but because you do. The slightest change in your swing, or the tilt of your hand, or a bird in the air, can alter your game. It’s been a game that has both challenged and delighted people for generations, and it’s never too late to learn the game, pick up
where you left off, or better your score. The beautifully manicured greens of SSGCC have a lot to offer the golf enthusiast. Starting with two completely unique courses, one being a Par 72 Champion Course, and the second being their Par 64 Challenger Course, Seven Springs is the perfect place to hit the links. Offering a fully functional practice facility that features a driving range, four target greens, a pro shop and a large fairway bunker, golfers can enjoy practicing, or run up to the club to hit a bucket of balls even when they don’t have time to play 18. From putting greens to lessons by Head Golf Professional Mark Haluska (who has 30 years experience teaching golfers of all ages) or Assistant Golf Professional Mark Boyko, the golfer will feel completely at home at SSGCC. Class, Elegance and Vision Seven Springs Golf and Country Club is the perfect place to host a party of any size, whether you want an intimate gathering with family and friends or you’re looking for the ideal venue for your wedding reception. Pros at hosting a variety of big events, including, of course, golf tournaments, SSGCC makes planning any
event a breeze. It’s no surprise then that their motto is, “You create the memories, we will do the rest.” Offering a variety of affordable and comparable packages, and an array of elegant rooms to choose from, brides rave about their wedding experience. Dana McDevitt said, “Wendi and Courtney did an awesome job of making our wedding reception everything we hoped for! The room was set up perfectly and the food was delicious! Our friends and family are still raving about what a great time they had at our wedding!” Whether you’re interested in joining for the golf, for the dining, or for the community of friends waiting to meet you – join! You’ll be so glad you did. The Seven Springs Golf and Country Club is located near the corner of S.R. 54 and Little Rd. at 3535 Trophy Blvd. in New Port Richey. For more information about their 36 challenging holes of golf, equity, non-resident and associate golf memberships, or to inquire about having an event, please call (727) 376-0039 or visit online at www.ssgccmembership.com for more information. You also can find them on facebook.
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Random Acts of Flowers is Recycling Flowers & Delivering Smiles! Dawn LaCross has dedicated much of her time to helping others and after serving at more than 40 local charity organizations over the past 16 years, she had a desire to bring to the community a non-profit organization that would create a positive impact for people, while also promoting recycling. After seeing a video featuring Random Acts of Flowers (RAF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began in Knoxville, TN with the mission to improve mental health through the power of giving flowers, Dawn knew she was on to something good. Dawn says, “Once I saw the video, I tracked down the founder. We have the largest hospice in the entire world right here and more ALFs (assisted living facilities) and nursing homes per capita than anywhere in the nation – we need this!” Even though Random Acts of Flowers Pinellas is new to our area, their dynamic team of volunteers, are already making a difference! “Our mission is fulfilled over and over again within a 24-48 hour period after we receive flowers,” explains
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Dawn. “We never take in anything and send it out the same way. We take in the flower donations and set up a triage area, where the dead and dying flowers are composted and the rest are freshly cut and put into arrangements with fresh minerals.” I found out about this unique, green charity when I met RAF Pinellas Advisory Board President, Pam Ora at MacKinnon Jewelers in Trinity. Tom MacKinnon and jewelry designer Phillip Gavriel donated a portion of proceeds from the Phillip Gavriel trunk show (held December 5th) to RAF Pinellas. Local businesses like MacKinnon Jewelers and Synovus Bank, who donated the van’s wrap as part of a signature sponsorship, have paved the way for other organizations to make a meaningful contribution and involve their employees who also enjoy serving this heartwarming mission. RAF Pinellas volunteers collect donated flowers from weddings, memorial services, wholesale florists, grocery stores and churches, and even from individuals who have used flow-
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Susan, Helga, Doris, Monica, Dawn, Morgan, Lorraine, Pam & Lisa are some of the Random Acts of Flowers Pinellas volunteers. ers for a special occasions. The flowers are then refashioned into bouquets to deliver to local hospitals, hospices and assisted living facilities to those who need an emotional boost. Imagine the joy and surprise of a 90-year-old lady receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Now, imagine how great it must have been for the RAF volunteers when she shared that
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it was the first time in her life anyone had ever given her flowers! That is what happened during the very first delivery that the supporters of Random Acts of Flowers made at Mease Manor. Dawn was happy that her husband Jim Davis – who made a large donation to RAF by purchasing the delivery van for the organization – and her 20-year-old son Zachary were able
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quets, and her mother Helga donated the warehouse in Dunedin which is spacious and has a large, temperature-controlled room where the donated flowers are kept. Helga, Monica and Megan enjoy working together, three generations strong, to bring a smile to those who need in the form of a bouquet. RAF Pinellas delivers on Tuesdays to local hospitals and on Thursdays to nursing homes, hospice care facilities and ALFs. The nurses and staff decide which patients are in need of a lift to receive a bouquet. On the day that I visited, volunteers were able to deliver 35 bouquets to patients. A delivery card is placed in each bouquet stating RAF’s mission on one side and the names of the donors on the other side. to be there to share in the joy of that first delivery. Dawn’s daughter Isabella, 14, takes part too. In fact, RAF has proven to be a great bonding experience for its volunteers and their families. Monica Kok’s daughter Megan volunteers making the beautiful bou-
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that she has collected from neighbors, friends and even yard sales. Find out how you can donate flowers, hold a vase drive or volunteer, by calling Director of Mission Fulfillment, Monica Kok at 727-754-7974 Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email monica@RAFPinellas.org Financial support is greatly appreciated as the entire operation is funded by the generosity of caring donors. Sponsorships available include Orchid Grower ($10,000+); Lily Grower ($5,000); Iris Grower ($2,500); Rose Grower ($1,000); Tulip Grower
($500); and Daisy Grower ($250). You can also take part in the 2013 Christmas Delivery Program. For a $500 donation, your name/logo will appear on 50 floral deliveries to patients on Christmas Day! To donate funds, become a Sponsor or learn how to be a part of the 2013 Christmas Delivery Program, kindly contact Executive Director, Dawn LaCross at 727512-4801, email her at dawn@RAFPinellas.org or visit www.RAFPinellas.org for more information.
How You Can Contribute There are several ways to help. Of course, RAF would love to have the flowers donated from any events, as well as vases that can be used to hold the arrangements. Dawn’s Aunt, Nancy Donaldson of New Port Richey has already repurposed over 250 vases
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“Auto Technologies” Continued from page 1 years of automotive experience to the table. When you combine that with their family-friendly, straightforward approach to car care, Auto Technologies is an excellent choice. Many customers remember Carmen from when he worked at Ferman Chrysler Jeep and Dodge. Originally from New Jersey, Carmen has been working in the industry for almost twenty years, working in a variety of departments, from parts to service, and even managing large franchise tire and service centers. Together with his wife, Shelly, who has experience in the field as well, their goal was to create an exemplary auto shop that didn’t exactly “feel” like one. Carmen says, “We’re different in that we offer a pure family experience.” To truly get the picture, please note that he says this with his 2-½year-old daughter Isabell on his lap, happily typing away, while Carmen Jr. offers customers water and coffee. Auto Technologies is really that kind of place, and the customers will tell you that it’s both the friendly customer service and the superior service
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done to their cars that keeps them coming back. Customer Rob Fulton said, “I have been there twice. Once for frozen driveshaft U-joints and…for a complete rear brake job and a transmission flush. Mike Nazzario (Service Manager) is very friendly and reasonable. It has been a long time since I have felt comfortable in taking my Jeep Wrangler or any vehicle somewhere. It is a great feeling that I can drive away and not have to worry about going back for incomplete work. I would definitely recommend them.” Auto Technologies has five fulltime employees, one of which is the aforementioned Mike Nazzario. Nazzario brings years of both technical and management experience to the table, as he owned his own shop in
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New Jersey for many years. Sean Grundset, the Lead Mechanic on staff, is known for basically being able to fix anything, and the rest of the staff all work hard to make sure that each job is done thoroughly, from your basic oil change to more complicated fixes. Fixing all makes and models, Auto Technologies is open six days a week to make it convenient for their customers to get back on the road when they need to be. Carmen says, “We are very focused on the continued education that is necessary to stay competitive in our market.”
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Rachel Clauson said, “Awesome, trustworthy service. Best mechanic I’ve found!” One of an exclusive group of 13,000 auto repair locations nationwide, Auto Technologies is a NAPA AutoCare Center, which offers customers their Nationwide Peace of Mind Warranty, a written warranty
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that covers parts and labor for 24 months or 24,000 miles. A+ Certified with The Better Business Bureau, Auto Technologies honors competitors’ coupons and proudly offers a “Free Second Opinion” policy to people who are unsure about a quote given to them by another auto repair facility. Carmen says, “We are very price competitive and we work with people as best as we can.” He explains that sometimes it’s the simple things that they can do to go the extra mile. Sometimes they have a customer who needs some extra help, so they will do what they can for them, whether that means taking them home, or delivering their car. It’s that kind of personal attention that sets them apart from the competition. For those who need financing, Auto Technologies makes it easy by
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offering GE financing for either six or twelve months, so if you find that your car needs major repairs, you’re covered. Plus, GE Financing extends your warranty to 36 months or 36,000 miles, which is an added bonus. If you’re looking for an auto repair shop that will treat you with respect, give you an honest quote, and fix your car right the first time, check out Auto Technologies of New Port Richey. Auto Technologies is located at 5300 Little Road, at the Publix shopping center at River Crossing in New Port Richey. They are open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. For additional information, please call (727) 375- 9337, visit www.autotechnologies-web.com or find them on Facebook.
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“Calendar” Continued from page 6 Medical Center of Trinity Classes & Seminars The following classes are held at Medical Center of Trinity, located at 9330 S.R. 54 in Trinity. Seating is limited and reservations are required (727-834-5630) unless otherwise noted. *This is not a full listing. Monthly MS Support Group 2nd Tues., Monthly, Noon–2 PM– –Medical Center of Trinity holds a monthly support group in the main building in Conference Room A. The next meeting will be held on December 10. Caregivers and family members are also invited to attend. For more information and to RSVP call 727-372-1568. Medical Center of Trinity Offers Nutrition & Diabetes Class Jan. 7, 10 AM––Nutrition and Diabetes classes are conducted by a Registered Dietitian. This class teaches the basic principles of nutrition, including how food affects blood glucose. Understanding how meal timing, carbohydrates, proteins and fats can affect blood sugar can em-
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power diabetics to make better food choices. Monthly Support Group for Those Affected by Huntington’s Disease 3rd Thurs., Monthly, 6:30–8 PM– –This monthly support group is for anyone whose life is affected in any way by Huntington’s Disease. Meetings will be facilitated by Nina Qualters. For more information please call Nina Qualters at 727-2363578 or via email at: npappasqualters@gmail.com. Co-Dependence Anonymous Group (CoDA) Every Thursday, 7–8 PM––New Freedom CoDA group (Co-Dependence Anonymous) meets at Medical Center of Trinity, West Pasco Campus, 3rd floor conference room, at 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, Florida 34653. For more information call Shirley at 727-816-8678 or Judy at 727-858-3013. Co-Dependence Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. Members of the group gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of
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self-discovery – learning to love the self. Thursdays, 7 PM––Christ the King Church, 821 So. Dale Mabry (two-story bldg., room 203) Pasco and N. Pinellas Ombudsman Council Meeting Thurs., Dec. 19, 10 AM––The Pasco and North Pinellas Ombudsman Council will hold its December meeting at Saint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church, 7120 Massachusetts Ave.in New Port Richey. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. The Pasco and North Pinellas Long-Term Care Ombudsman Council is a part of
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Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. The council is made up of local ombudsmen whose goal is to improve the quality of life and care of residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family-care homes. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Individuals may call Annette Perry at 727-588-6912 or 727-376-2788 or email perrya@elderaffairs.org. For information on Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, visit ombudsman.myflorida.com.
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“Barkdoll Massage” Continued from page 1 a wonderful environment for massage. She also takes the time to really speak to her clients before their massage to learn more about them so that she can create the best personalized massage experience. Lindsey from New Port Richey says, “If you are looking for the best massage, then look no further than Karla, she is a rare find. Once you have a massage from Karla, you will look no further, that I will guarantee!” Massage Services that Improve Your Life “Your Health is your Wealth” is the philosophy at Barkdoll Massage Therapy, and that is why Karla takes the time to really find out what kind of massage you prefer, whether it’s a Swedish massage or a deep tissue treatment for chronic pain, Karla’s massage will make a difference in your life. Karla offers a wide range of affordable massage therapy styles and packages. If you are looking for a traditional massage, Swedish massage treatments are designed to improve circulation, reduce stress and to relieve muscle tension. This massage is very
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popular all over the world because of its light, long, and slow strokes that relax your cares and worries away. If you are interested in trying something a little different, hot stone massages use something called warm stone therapy, which is the art of using heated stones in combination with a Swedish massage. According to Karla, the warm stones dissolve muscle tension and induce a deep relaxation. Deep tissue massage is a therapeutic treatment designed to ease the pain and discomfort associated with chronic pain. Karla says, “During deep tissue massages I use trigger points to specifically find the places where the work needs to be done.” Deep tissue massages can help people who live with painful conditions live a fuller life. Another style of massage that Karla offers is sports massage and injury rehabilitation. This style of massage combines the benefits and style of a deep tissue massage with stretching, which can improve the range of motion in joints. Whether you are healing after a car accident or are suffering from chronic pain associated with a medical condition, this kind of massage can be extremely beneficial. One of Karla’s clients from Trinity recently said, “I have had the pleasure of having Karla as a massage therapist
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for the past six years and it has always been an enriching and healing experience. She is knowledgeable, professional and a kind-hearted person and I have no hesitation in recommending her service. She has hands of gold!” Prenatal massages are a fantastic way to pamper the mom-to-be while easing some of the side effects of pregnancy. Karla uses specially designed massage table pillows that create a comfortable position just for her during this time, so that pregnant moms can safely enjoy their massage. Aromatherapy is proven to aid in relaxation, which is why Barkdoll Massage Therapy offers a variety of essential oils and scents that can be used in collaboration with any other style of massage. Most often used with a Swedish massage, aromatherapy oils are applied by Karla during your massage to enhance the massage experience. One local couple recently wrote, “We all have very busy schedules and it saves us time and stress to have Karla come right to our home. My husband has chronic pain and her weekly massages help him tremendously. Whether you just want a great stress reliever or you have a medical condition I would highly recommend Karla!”
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If you are looking for a fantastic way to improve morale at work, how about offering your employees a corporate seated massage? This is a fully clothed, seated massage that can be done right at the office. This style of massage focuses on the back, neck, shoulders, scalp, arms and hands. What a great way to let your employees know how much you care about them! My Massage with Karla I am a huge fan of massages. I go every chance I get, but to be honest, that isn’t very often. When I’m not busy with my family or writing for the Neighborhood News, I’m like most moms and am usually concerned with everyone else’s comfort over my own. That’s why I was so excited to be given the chance to experience one of Karla’s massages by the staff at Neighborhood News. (Thanks Jim!) Scheduling my massage turned out to be a breeze because Barkdoll Massage Therapy is one of the only places that offers evening massage appointments. It was all very easy for me since I wasn’t going to have to worry about driving anywhere or a babysitter for the kids! On the evening of my massage appointment, I simply picked out a quiet room in the house, sent the kids outside to play with my hubby,
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and got ready to enjoy my massage. Karla arrived right on time and brought everything she needed with her. A true professional, Karla even wears a clinical massage uniform. Within just a few minutes Karla had set up the massage table and was set up and ready to go. I was really impressed with how quickly the room I had picked had been transformed. Before we started she spoke to me about what kind of massage treatment I wanted, and she asked if I had any injuries that she needed to be aware of. We decided on a combination Swedish and deep tissue massage. She also offered me many different aromatherapy options from rose oil to eucalyptus. I felt totally at ease, and while she stepped out of the room, I comfortably got onto the massage table and got settled. When Karla came back in a moment later, she put on what I like to call “massage music,” and spoke to me about what she was going to do before she began. To my surprise, I was even more relaxed because I was at home. I enjoyed the entire hour instead of wondering how many minutes had passed, or wondering about the kids. I felt safe, pampered and well cared for. After my massage, I felt like a softened stick of butter, and I was able to just put on my slippers instead of my
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shoes! This was an incredibly cool experience that made me feel more centered, and really changed my outlook. I felt great for days and my entire family could see what a difference it made for me both physically and emotionally. I can see that a massage with Karla would be a great gift, which is why I’m so happy that she offers gift certificates, but one of the best parts about Barkdoll Massage Therapy is how affordable it is. I might not have to wait for a special occasion because her pricing is competitive and affordable enough to fit into anyone’s budget on a regular basis. From now on, I’m going to take better care of myself, and that includes having massage treatments from Barkdoll Massage Therapy on a regular basis. See you in a few weeks Karla! Barkdoll Massage Therapy is an entirely mobile massage therapy business that comes to you. Karla Barkdoll (License # MA47546) is available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or to request more information about massage packages, corporate events or gift certificates, call (727) 372-6389 or email Karla at barkdollmassagetherapy@yahoo.com. Find more information online at www.barkdollmassagetherapy.com.
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Wireless Zone of Odessa Teams Up With Toys for Tots
Wireless Zone of Odessa, an exclusive carrier and retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign by placing a collection bin in the store during the upcoming holiday season. The Toys for Tots campaign delivers new toys during Christmas to less fortunate children in every community it serves. “The Toys for Tots campaign does such amazing work each holiday season and we are happy to partner with them so we can do even more to help those in need in each Wireless Zone community,” said the brand’s CEO, Kevin Sinclair. “We encourage all of our customers to bring a donation with them the next time they visit their local Wireless Zone.”
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“Placing Toys for Tots donation bins in our store will makes it very easy for our customers to give back to the community and help make this holiday season a special one for children in need,” said Geoffery Kranich, Manager, ODESSA WIRELESS ZONE LOCATION. “We are honored to be a part of the Toys for Tots campaign this year.” With nearly 22 percent of American children living below the poverty line, donating gifts during the2013 holiday season is more important than ever. In 2012, Toys for Tots donated over 1.5 million gifts to more than 7 million children. This season, Toys for Tots encourages people to not overlook the teenagers the program also serves and suggests gifts like books, backpacks, cosmetics, purses, bath gift
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sets, board games and electronics. ABOUT WIRELESS ZONE Founded in 1988 as “The Car Phone Store”, the Wireless Zone® system has become the nation’s largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked the No. 1 franchise in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Most stores are independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services. In 2010, the company grew to more
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than 400 locations thanks to its recession-friendly and finance-friendly model. The Wireless Zone® system is franchised and operated by Automotive Technologies, Inc. For more information, visit www.wirelesszone.com. If you’d like to help with the Toys for Tots program, please drop off new, unwrapped toys to the big Toys for Tots bin at Wireless Zone in Odessa, located at 11140 Cargo Court; (727) 372-9663.
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Dorothy Cleaning Services. Houses, Apartments, Offices, Vacancies, Move In/Out, Free Estimates. Call us today! 727-372-5431 AFFORDABLE POWER WINDOW REPAIR - BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES (MOBILE SERVICE) “WE COME TO YOU”. Specializing in •Power Window Repair •Power Door Locks •Door Handle Replacement •Side View Mirrors •Door Glass Replacement. Over 8 years in Pinellas County now serving Pasco County. Mention this ad to receive $10. off a new window motor and/or regulator replacement. CALL BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES 727-793-4624 OR VISIT www.powerwindowguy.com FOR A FREE QUOTE! CNA Offering Non Medical and Medical Care. Designed to fit individuals needs. Includes flexible hours and over nights. Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, and medication supervision. To customize a plan for you or your loved one , call Barb Wilken at 727-277-8562 or email barbwilkencna@gmail.com. References and level 1 and level 2 back ground checks available upon request. CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Decorated Cakes for all occasions, made especially for you. From small parties to corporate events. Also available, Cupcake Towers and Cookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cutters! Minimum 2 week notice, more for larger events including weddings. Visit our site: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-forfun or call (727) 375-5446. A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks). Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. Most Pool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits, gutters $100-$125 or whole home exterior most $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Landscape cleanup and odd jobs too. www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727271-2920 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs. Experience, Honest, Reliable, Reasonable Rates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda: (727) 326-5447 Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured & Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. No home too large or small. We supply all the necessary cleaning products that will leave your home looking & smelling wonderful! We are a pet friendly company & treat your pets & home as if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly & monthly rates available. Call for a free in home estimate today & get all of your housecleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727) 389-0347 Pet sitting (dogs, cats & birds) & walking. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Honest, Reliable & DEPENDABLE! We have AF-
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FORDABLE rates and references available upon request. Contact Brenda at (727) 947-2729 Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experienced and competitive. Over 20 years experience in tile, natural stone, laminate and hardwood flooring. Can provide referenced upon request. No job too big or too small. We aim to please! Don’t waste your money or your time on your next flooring project. Call Gilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813493-7426. "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! Bill Knapp Landscaping: yard clean-ups weeding ,pruning and mulching.Bed design and installation. Add some color today! call 813-326-1082 for free estimates or e-mail Billykn@yahoo.com. Ian's Lawn service & hauling LLC offers affordable services. With our attention to detail we keep your yard looking crisp and clean,We strive to give you the most for your money and the look you desire. We offer many services most yards just $40 per month. Call us now 727-858-7120 George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. All Work Performed by Owner. No Spraying. All Done by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Dependable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience. FREE Estimates! Call George’s Painting Today! 727-645-8215. LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor. We have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business! Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177. J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. Let us beautify your screen room, florida room, entry way, pool cage, etc. No job to small from one panel to your entire pool cage!Great prices! Great work! and Dependable too! DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)992-2923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325 SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida
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Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and operated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment. 727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798 Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED! Low Cost Pressure Cleaning. Pool Cages, Pools Decks, Driveways (includes all sidewalks), Gutters, Eaves, House. Cage/ Deck/Drive Special: $185.00. Free Estimates - Licensed and Insured. PRESSURE CLEANING PASCO COUNTY SINCE 1995! Call Darin at (207-9176)
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999. Haze Electric, LLC. Electrical contractor, Residential, commercial, service, and troubleshooting. SMALL JOB SPECIALIST, reasonable rates, many references available. Do you have receptacles or switches that don’t work? Most problems are minor and easily fixed, but some could be the cause of lightning strikes or electrical surges Resulting in unsafe conditions for people and property! Please call me for a FREE estimate for any of your electrical needs. Joe Hazewski, Haze Electric, LLC ST. # ER13014549, Pasco # ER-05974, Pinellas# C-8122 .Ph. + text (727) 639-3295, email, HazeElectric@msn.com, licensed, insured, bonded
EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or math. References available. Watch your child
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gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700. Writer and English Tutor - Do you need a keen eye to review, edit or rewrite important paperwork (cover letters, résumés, government forms, or other academic or professional materials)? If you struggle to organize your thoughts while writing, or need assistance speaking or writing English, contact a credentialed teacher and published writer for an affordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776. National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep. Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574
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