Tampa Bay news and Lifestyles. Trinity Magazine. Vol. 17, Issue 6, June 2021. by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 17, Issue 6, June 2021

Your community. Your magazine. ™

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

Now Operating at Full Capacity, Central Park Family Restaurant Continues Serving The Tampa Bay Community! By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi Proud owners Otto, Anita, and

“Our personal heroes were our hard-

working employees and our incredibly

supportive customers. We were blessed

Matthew Ferro, along with manager

to have had many families coming in to

back to their long-standing “New York

dinner daily. A lot of them would tip

thank you for keeping them afloat

huge difference for our staff. All of us at

Mario Cientos, want to welcome you

pick up food for breakfast, lunch, and

Style Dinner,” and want to personally

our staff very generously, which made a

during these unprecedented times.

Central Park couldn’t be more grateful

doubt about it,” says Otto Ferro.

Tampa Bay

“Our regulars kept us alive, no

to the entire

The Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers Welcomes Attorney Partner Sarah Barkley Raaymakers! By Joy Bergman It’s not always easy to know where to go or who to trust when it matters most, especially in difficult situations where injuries may occur and large sums of money are involved. But lucky for Tampa Bay residents, a highly respected personal injury law firm in the area, The Law Office of Chuck Philips, is better than ever after recently merging See “Philips & Raaymakers” on page 24

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor.............................5 Jacobson Culinary Arts......................6 Powerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival......................10-11 Tech Talk With Bob...........................14 Boating Safety Course................22-23 SAT & ACT Improvement................26 Decorating Den................................28 Classifieds.........................................30

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Florida Re-Opening Right on Time For Summer 2021! Summer 2021 starts on Sunday, June 20th, and Floridians and out-ofstate visitors alike will be crowding our gorgeous beaches and local establishments. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been criticized for prioritizing economic recovery at the expense of public health. Still, the word on the street says that most people are ready for some level of normalcy. Folks of all ages (with and without masks on) have been seen out and about at local beaches, malls, gyms, nail salons, barbershops, and retail businesses (Some fitting rooms may still be closed. Please contact them before taking an unnecessary trip.) Restaurants and foodservice establishments may finally operate at full capacity with limited social distancing protocols. Most business owners I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing this past month seemed excited about re-opening their small businesses yet are still very understanding of the obvious fear the pandemic has caused. Most will continue enforcing some CDC guidelines and mask mandates for their staff while allowing their guests to make their own choices on wearing one or not. Sporting venues like the Amalie Arena are finally increasing the number of fans they allow in each game. And at a perfect time, because the Lightning team are on a roll, and hopefully will be moving on towards the next stage of the playoffs! Go Bolts! Publix and other grocery stores continue their mask requirements for now, despite DeSantis’s executive order. However, a lot of visitors can be seen shopping around without them. Most businesses must maintain an adequate level of sanitation practices among employees and patrons during all hours of operation.

Wherever you and your loved ones decide to go, please make sure to follow and respect each establishment’s unique safety regulations during this pandemic, which is still far from over. Remember, patience over panic! Whether we agree or passionately disagree with Gov. DeSantis’ decisions to reopen this quickly, one thing we should all agree with; COVID-19 is no joke, and it should continue to be taken seriously. Do not get irritated if business owners or their employees politely ask you to stand farther from other customers. Don’t complain about the service taking longer than usual. It’s been a rough year and a half for most of us, and everyone is doing their best to get back to “normal.” In Need OF Small Business Assistance? If you own and operate a small business and you’re looking for Coronavirus Relief, please visit www.sba. gov. You’ll find multiple resources to help you overcome the economic challenges created by this health crisis. They offer numerous funding options for those seeking relief. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and would like additional information on how to stay afloat while safely and successfully reopening your small Tampa Bay local business, please visit sbdctampabay.com/coronavirus. They offer helpful resources, guides, tips, and templates on how to strategically reopen your business while adhering to Governor DeSantis’s phased reopening plan. Stay safe, stay kind. Until next time,

Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi.

JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL In the state-of-the-art kitchens students receive careeroriented instruction in both classical and modern culinary arts with an emphasis on the skills needed to succeed in the Hospitality Industry. The Chefs and student of JCAA are proud to have BergHOFF as a sponsor of our program and the student tested recipe of the month. If you would like to learn more about our program, please go to

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Bomb Bomb Chicken • 2 Medium boneless chicken breasts cut into strips • Tempura batter • Bomb Bomb sauce • Vegetable Oil (for frying) • Tempura Batter

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• 7 oz. flour, AP • 1 tsp. baking powder • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. baking soda • 1 oz. milk • 10 oz. ice water or club soda Sift dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients separately. Combine both mixes using chopsticks. Should be lumpy. Bomb Bomb Sauce • 2 TBL Yum Yum Sauce • 2 TBL Spicy Mayo • 1 TBL Eel Sauce • 1/2 tsp. Wakame, crumbled • 2 tsp. Peanut Butter • 1 tsp. Citrus Juice Mix all ingredients and reserve for use (refrigerate)

Method Dredge chicken strips in flour and shake off excess. Dip chicken strips in tempura batter, drain excess and fry

at 350° F until crispy, golden and cooked through. Toss hot chicken in Bomb Bomb sauce and serve.

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Powerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival Accepting Submissions from Young People, Ages 8 to 18

Powerstories Theatre will give youth artists live, in-person, and global virtual stage July 16-August 1, 2021, for the debut of Voices of Youth Theatre Festival. Following hot on the heels of its powerful 15-night-long Voices of Truth Theatre Festival, Powerstories Theatre is launching the Voices of Youth Theatre Festival on July 16-August 1, 2021, in its filmenhanced theatre. With this youthcentric festival, Powerstories continues to honor its mission statement of “opening hearts and minds.” Being well-known in the community as a place for young people to find their voice, this inaugural festival

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will feature ten youth playwrights in the theatre or online and a virtual showcase of shorter original works. Empowering children and teens is nothing new to the theatre celebrating its 21st birthday this year. In 2010, Powerstories received the prestigious National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award for its Girlstories Leadership Theatre program, presented to founder Fran Powers by Michelle Obama at the White House. Powerstories is reaching out to talented 8 to 18-year-old artists of all original plays, scenes, monologues, spoken word, songs, and dance with original music, to be performed

in the theater at 2105 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, and using the latest technology, livestreamed. “Children are the jewel of Powerstories. Using a hybrid of in-house theater and online digital productions, The Voices of Youth Theatre Festival gives our young people an opportunity to have their say. They can share what’s on their minds with both a local and global audience,” said Fran. “Working with youth is probably the most impactful thing that Powerstories does because we are working with the next generation.” For the two-weeklong festival, guests have a choice of attending socially

distanced productions of youth stories in the theater, following all CDC guidelines, or purchasing tickets to watch live streams from the comfort of their home. “We’re excited to reopen our doors after a very long intermission by showcasing the works of our young people in the community.” The 2021 festival artistic committee for the Voices of Youth Theatre Festival is accepting submissions for consideration now through May 15. Submission requirements are: • For play submission - the writer’s original story – Either a full production with a minimal set or a staged

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reading • For virtual showcase – shorter works of the writer’s original scene, monologue, spoken word, song, or dance with original music There may be a maximum of six characters on stage if selecting to use the theater. There is no limit on the number of characters if producing digitally. Artists must agree to have their production live-streamed and not have performed the submitted piece three months before and after production.

All selections will be announced on the Powerstories Theatre Facebook page and website on May 30, 2021. Registration for the Voices of Youth Theatre Festival is $10 per submission and scholarships are available. Complete details and registration form are online at https://powerstories. com/voices-of-youththeatre-festival. Powerstories Theatre is proud to be sponsored by Hillsborough County Commissioners and Arts Council.

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Tech Talk with Bob: Grammy Gets Hacked!

Grammy was so excited that morning. Her granddaughter Karla was coming to spend the day. Grammy had fun plans to entertain them both. They would play games, read books, walk to the park, and bake some cookies. After the cookies, Grammy started to clean up the kitchen. Karla was still full of energy and became bored. She asked Grammy if she could play on her computer. Karla went to a website that her mom lets her play games on. Karla did not remember her login information and her parents were unreachable so Grammy appeased Karla by creating a new account. The website only wanted Grammy’s email address and requested she set up a password. Well, Grammy never set up a web account before. Her grandson had set up her email, banking, and investment accounts for her, so she only really knew how to login to them. Grammy was so happy when she successfully set up the account for Karla’s game on her own. All it wanted was her email address and to set up a password. Karla was thrilled. Grammy, delighted.

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Life goes on. Karla eventually loses interest in the game and Grammy forgets all about the credentials she used to create that game’s online account. Grammy always runs quality anti-malware software on her computer and keeps it up to date. Plus, Grammy doesn’t bop all over the web. She primarily sticks with her usual online banking and investment sites. Grammy is quite the good girl when it comes to her internet browsing habits. A year later, out of the blue, Grammy’s bank account gets hacked. Grammy, her family, and even the bank, cannot figure out how it happened. They would later learn about the infringement that may very well been the cause of Grammy’s bank account getting hacked. Let me clarify, Grammy’s banking institution did not get hacked. It was Grammy’s personal bank account that was hacked. Someone had her password. Remember that website where Karla wanted to play, and Grammy set up? We’ll that website’s online database with Grammy’s email address and password was hacked two months ago. Now, without

her knowledge, Grammy’s information (her email address and password) is exposed for sale on the internet. Criminals will buy this information and hack into banking sites hoping some of the combinations work granting easy entry into bank accounts of unsuspecting people. Grammy’s mistake. She used the same password for Karla’s gaming website that she uses for her bank account. Of course, Grammy has only the one email account, but she should have created a different password for the gaming website instead of using the same password she uses for her bank account. When the gaming site was hacked, scammers who bought the list of email addresses and passwords from the hackers, used this information to perform credential stuffing attacks on major banking sites. Most people typically only have one email address. And that is fine. The moral of the story… Even though you may have to use the same email address on every website, DO NOT use the same password on other websites. Oh, that’s bad; because if one website gets hacked, your other websites are at risk of being hacked too. Why? Because your email address with an accompanying “working” password is now

available to online criminals. We can help you find out if your email address has been exposed. If it hasn’t, we can and help you take the steps to head-off potential hacks to your accounts. If it has, we can help you with that too. Call us now 727-534-4000. It is your responsibility to protect your personal network, your computer’s operation, and your data. Whether you are a business or non-profit, even a home user, who keeps records about clients, customers, clubmembers, prospects, employees, vendors, sales, budgets, inventories, taxes… you get the idea; cyber criminals will exploit any easy, unprotected system. How safe are you? My staff and I are here to keep your computer safer and keep you up and running. If you question your computer’s safety or performance, please have a professionally certified computer technician check it. Should you need a certified professional, call us now at 727-5344000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. We Keep You Safer In Your Digital World!

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“Central Park” story continued from page 1 community for their undeniable support during these trying times.” “Over a year ago, I stumbled upon this fantastic little gem by accident, and my kids and I have claimed it as ‘our place.’ The food is absolutely amazing, and the service is unmatched,” says regular Leah G. “Everyone is so wonderful. The entire restaurant is so clean and inviting…once you go, you will be hooked. You have to check it out!” Conveniently located on S.R. 54 between Old C.R. 54 and Rowan Rd. and operating at 100 percent capacity, with a “mask optional” requirement for both staff and guests, Central Park Family restaurant welcomes you to enjoy an authentic diner experience with down-home pricing and comfort, while surrounded by happy chatter from a satisfied crowd of loyal, local customers. Even though most COVID-19 regulations and mandates have been lifted in our State, Central Park Family Restaurant owners and staff continue taking all necessary steps to ensure you and your loved ones enjoy a delicious meal in a clean and sanitized environment which they’ve always provided, even before this pandemic. Every customer at Central Park is always greeted with a smile and treated with the utmost respect by staff and every Ferro family member who works and runs the day-to-day operations at this cozy family restaurant. You will often see Otto, Anita, and Matt greeting and seating customers, checking on tables, delivering food, and making sure everyone is enjoying their meals. “Great food and awesome service!” says recent customer Rachal H. “We are from NJ, and if you know NJ, you know it’s known for diners, and this place reminds me of a good NJ diner. This establishment’s menu has a unique twist on nostalgic diner menu items. For example, “The Gotti,” an open-face chicken parm sandwich on texas toast with a pizza burger flare. The food was delicious, and the portions are more than enough, exactly what you expect at a diner. 4 out of our 5 meals came with

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soup and were $9.29…We all ended up taking home at least half of our meals and eating them the next day, so really, we all got 2 meals. I know we’ll be going back to try other dishes! If you’re in the area, don’t pass this spot up! It is well worth the service, affordable and delicious!” Central Park Family Restaurant Caters to Everyone, Even The Pickiest Eaters! Altogether, Central Park’s menu offers ten full pages of delicious options to choose from, including all-day breakfast items, mouthwatering entrees, specialty salads, skyscraper club sandwiches, halfpound Black Angus beef burgers, hot open-faced sandwiches, and so much

more! One of the hardest parts of your day may just be deciding which of their fantastic menu items to try. “My family LOVES this place—very large selection of meals, something for everyone. Pricing is very reasonable,” says Roger B. “We’ve only recently discovered them, but they are now a regular spot that everyone agrees to go to. 5 or 6 trips there and not a bad thing/ complaint to be spoken of. The staff is very friendly, and the service is on point. The food is excellent. Give them a shot; it’s worth it.” Northern favorites include “scrapple” (a traditional mush of pork combined with cornmeal and wheat flour with spices) and

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grilled sandwiches such as the Central Park Deluxe, made with fresh layers of pastrami and corned beef piled high on grilled, authentic N.Y. Jewish rye, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, and grilled onions. Down-home southern favorites include delicious fried chicken and fried green tomatoes, a Mediterranean and Southern fusion. Greek Dinner specialties include a traditional Gyro platter, chicken souvlaki, spanakopita, and the Pork Chops Athena. If you love mouthwatering gourmet burgers, then you must try “The Skyscraper,” weighing in at over two pounds; it is made with three halfpound Black Angus patties cooked to

juicy perfection and topped with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion – WOW! If breakfast food is your favorite, you’ve come to the perfect place! Get ready to enjoy fluffy, delectable pancakes, savory french toast, yummy waffles, toasty breakfast sandwiches, and jam-packed omelets at any time of the day. There are actually over 60 types of omelets featured on the menu! Highlighting a section called “Omelets from Around the World,” which includes options such as the “Royal Hawaiian Omelet” made with pineapple, ham, and cream cheese, and the “New Yorker Omelet” prepared with corned beef,

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pastrami, onions, and swiss cheese. With so many dishes to choose from, you will have to come as often as Butch does to make sure you don’t miss out on any of their delicious creations. With successful decades of experience in the restaurant industry and with such a passion for fresh, quality food and consistency, the Ferro Family has recently decided to embark on another culinary journey; a family pizzeria! This new restaurant will be located at the same plaza as Central Park Family Restaurant, and with inauguration plans within the next couple of months, you will definitely want to check it out as well. I may also get to write about it in the future, so stay tuned! “You kept us open; thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” says Otto, who, along with Anita and Matt, hope to see you and your loved ones at either or both family restaurants! Central Park Family Restaurant is located at 7657 SR 54 in New Port Richey near Dunkin Donuts and Wendy’s. They are open daily from 7:00 a.m., with the last seating at 8 p.m. For information about Central Park Family Restaurant, including catering, call (727) 376-7402; log on to www.centralparkfamilyrestaurant.com, or like them on Facebook.

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Coast Guard to host boating safety course U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 11-10 Dunedin Flotilla will conduct the Boat America Safety training program designed to appeal to fishing enthusiast, personal watercraft operators, and all recreational boaters. Because of COVID-19 personal safety issues, all classes are conducted online via Zoom at this time. The classes will be taught by certified instructors. Classes are $42 per student and include the books, supplemental materials and course completion certificates. The Dunedin Coast Guard Auxiliary will of-

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fer Boat America on four weeknights, Monday thru Thursday. These classes run monthly from 7:00 to 9:00pm. The Weekend Navigator will be offered once a month on Saturday s from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for $40. This includes a parallel ruler. Topics covered include current boating laws and the environment; safety equipment, both required and optional; safe boat handling; aids to navigation and navigation rules; potential boating problems; how to safely trailer your boat; and safety guidelines for fishing, water skiing, and

river boating. The weekend navigator focuses on chart plotting, learning how to calculate distance, speed and time for your boating trips.

The National Association of States Boating Law Administrators and Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission have approved this course for content. Successful

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completion of the course satisfies the requirement in Florida for anyone born after January 1, 1988, to complete a boating safety course if they want to operate a motor vessel. Certificates are awarded to all graduates. The USCG Auxiliary teaches the basic rules

of safe boating to thousands of students in multilesson courses annually. For more information or to register for classes, please email Buddy Casale at publiceducation1110@ gmail.com or call 631-3791110.

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“Philips & Raaymakers”continued from page 1 with another top tier lawyer, Attorney Sarah Barkley Raaymakers. That’s right – the well-known Law Office of Chuck Philips is now the Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers, which means that the firm will not only be dealing with Personal Injury Law, but they will also be handling Social Security Disability cases. Since Attorney Raaymakers officially joined the firm on April 5, the staff have been ecstatic to have her, especially her new partner Chuck. “She’s bright, she’s an excellent lawyer, and she cares...She’s very personable,” Chuck remarks. While Chuck and Sarah have known each other

for years in the local lawyer realm as competitors, both attorneys got along very well, and eventually became friends. With Chuck’s experience of over 30 years in the field, he was able to offer advice for the up-and-coming lawyer when she needed it. Thinking back, Sarah remarks that “Chuck has really been a mentor.” However, it wasn’t just their friendship that prompted the two go-getter lawyers to start a partnership; both attorneys also share the same philosophy of “quality, not quantity.” Now at the Law office of Philips and Raaymakers, every client will be able to meet both Chuck and Sarah, and receive a unique “personalized representation” that is focused on them. After all, the lawyers don’t just take on every case, but rather the

ones that they truly believe in. Past clients have been impressed with the attorneys’ people-first mentality, and one client named Nathan had this to say about his experience with Chuck: “After consultations with numerous attorneys I found Chuck to have

been the most professional, knowledgeable, and caring attorney I spoke to. Chuck always has the time to help and listen. Rare in attorneys these days. Thank you for easing my mind through such a stressful time. I highly recommend him and his staff.”

Like Chuck, Sarah also has a bevy of great reviews from clients all over the area who appreciate her dedication to them. A client named Jessica wrote: “My husband and I were in a serious car accident and had no idea where to begin or go for legal help, luckily we were referred to Sarah by my husband’s mother...She was wonderful, she met with us on our schedule and treated us like real individuals, she worked hard for us and got us more than we expected to get. The process was very quick and not drug out, which we were very happy about... We have nothing but praises and recommendations, and we would definitely use her legal representation again if ever needed.” One might say, Sarah and Chuck were destined to be lawyers, as both of their fathers were successful attorneys. With a loving father who held a great career as a county judge, Sarah learned from her dad that it was possible to have a career in law while still putting family first. As she grew up with an interest in the profession, Sarah interned at the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office the summer before she

started college in her home of Charlottesville, Virginia. Here, the aspiring lawyer played an eye-opening role in assisting victims of domestic violence obtain restraining orders over their abusers. Later on in school at the College of William and Mary, Sarah was employed by a solo practitioner to handle claims of Social Security Disability, which would eventually become part of her specialty. After earning her B.A. in 2006, the determined student transferred to the same law school in Florida that both her father and Chuck attended: Stetson University College of Law. Not long after she began studying there, Sarah started interning for the Pinellas County Public Defender’s office and clerking for a big-name firm in the area. She graduated in 2009 with her Juris Doctorate, J.D., and then decided to make Florida her permanent home. Sarah stayed on at the firm she interned for, and after much success, she became a partner there. During her practice, Sarah met Chuck, and the two eventually bonded over cases. It wasn’t until one case in particular took place, however, that the attorneys saw a true sign that they were meant to work together. As a lawyer who represents seriously injured and disabled people, Sarah came across a young, nonverbal client who was being abused at school. While other lawyers dismissed the case upon seeing the difficulty of proving the abuse, Sarah decided to take it on anyway. As it happened, Chuck ended up being appointed as a thirdparty attorney to review the case, in which he was able to

witness Sarah’s hard work in a new light. And because of her dedication to doing the right thing, her client received a bigger settlement than what anyone thought was possible. This case ended up playing a big role in Sarah’s decision to start her partnership with Chuck. With Chuck’s background as a former insurance defense attorney and his success as a personal injury lawyer, both he and Sarah represent seriously injured and disabled people, as well as those with Social Security Disability and Insurance Coverage issues. The licensed Florida Bar attorneys handle a variety of cases in total, including Auto Accidents, Uninsured/Under-insured Motorists, Wrongful Death, Catastrophic Injury, and more. Along with Sharon, Casey and Jeannine, their helpful team of legal assistants, Sarah and Chuck care more about helping you with your “next step of life,” than how much money they can make off your case. Although they’ve only been in business together for a short time, the attorney duo have already shown the community that they really care about people. For example, Chuck and Sarah recently hosted a scholarship opportunity for students who have overcome adversities or traumatic events. They had resounding feedback as they gave out $500.00 scholarships to eight hard-working students from four local high schools. But that’s not the only way they’ve been able to give back. As the wife of a United States Air Force Veteran, Sarah is passionate about Veterans and supports groups like the

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495th Legends and the Pasco County Stand Down. She is also involved in several local homeless outreaches. Chuck is personally involved with several organizations as well, including the John Hopkins All Children’s Development Council, the Bay Area Pregnancy Center, and more. The Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers serve five counties at each of their six handicap-accessible office locations. With their head office in New Port Richey, and satellite offices in Brooksville, Spring Hill, Inverness, Tampa, and Clearwater, Chuck and Sarah will travel to their other locations to meet with clients at their convenience. Another unique service that the team provides is that they also take care of all the litigation at their own firm instead of handing it over to someone else. Together as an established partnership, Chuck and Sarah are ready to provide a “personalized representation to those seriously injured and disabled.” Choose a trustworthy personal injury firm today by contacting the Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers. After all, as the excited new team says, “We’re the same firm, but better.” The Law Office of Philips & Raaymakers is located at 9400 River Crossing Blvd. Ste 103, New Port Richey, 34655. Schedule your free consultation today by calling (727)494-2008 or toll-free at (800)844-8652. Email the office at injurylaw@ philipsraaymakerslaw.com and visit their website at philipsraaymakerslaw.com. Check them out on FaceBook at “Law Office of Philips & Raaymakers PLLC.”

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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: SUMMER PREP CLASSES

By Dr. Wayne Adams

Wow? Summer break has already started. Before we know it, high schools will be back in session in early August. How time flies, especially over the summer. Upcoming Exams: ACT on Saturday July 17th and Saturday, September 11th; SAT on August 28th and October 2nd; and PSAT on Wednesday October 13th. More and more students prefer to prepare over the summer. Rising seniors want to see if their scores are high enough for desired colleges and universities (and for Bright Futures), rising juniors want to see how they would score plus preparing for the PSAT in mid-October, and many rising sophomores incorporate preparing for these exams as part of their longer term strategy to be admitted to the best university possible and seek to maximize scholarships. One of the great rewards of my helping my students have their best possible futures, including doing their best on the SAT and/or the ACT Exams. A rising senior recently wrote, “I just got my SAT score from my last test, and I am pleased to report that I received a 1530 (this is 99th percentile)! Thank you so much for all of the assistance you provided me throughout your class! A rising junior wrote, “Dr. A. I wanted to say thank you for all the time you spent with me and the knowledge you taught me. Not only did you teach me how to do better on the test, but also how to be a better person with many valuable, life-lessons.” Another rising senior wrote, “I wanted to let you know I received my test scores back and got a composite of 31 (super scored got a 32). Individually, I got a 32 on math, 28 on Science, 27 on English, and a 36 on reading. Who woulda thought, of all the sections I would get a perfect score on the reading section haha. Thank you for all of your help!!” I always ask my students at the end of our first class what they found most surprising. Their

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typical answers are, “I learned so much so fast,” “Our time went by so quickly,” “This is so different from what I expected,” “We really do work interactively,” and “I really enjoyed it.” Often when I talk with parents, they ask: Question: “How do you keep my student’s attention for your normal three hour class?” Answer: “That is not the problem. As your student will tell you, the problem is that the time goes by so fast.” Question: “How do you motivate students to do their best?” Answer: “When my students quickly see they can rapidly improve, they motivate themselves to see just how well they can do.” Question: “Do you help students aim for a specific score or score range?” Answer: “No, because I believe this adds too much pressure and is counterproductive. Instead, I ask them to do their best with the time and priorities they have … and the score will take care of itself. They also learn how to ‘have fun taking the test’, which sounds like words that should never come together but … as they will learn … really do and can greatly help with their mental outlook and test performance.” Question: “How much of a student’s performance do you believe is mental?” Answer: “I believe half of a student doing their best is mental, and this means taking the pressure ‘off’ and helping them achieve and maintain their peak mental performance zone.” This is one of my proprietary guides I give to every student about different ‘test-taking’ personalities and how to maintain peak mental performance during the exam(s).” Question: “What makes the difference in how different students score?” Answer: “For my students, the factors are the academic preparation when they come to me, test-taking skills, special techniques that greatly help on the exam, how well they

are guessing on test-day, and ‘curve balls’ (those questions you seldom see but, when you do, you either know how to answer them or you are guessing). We have special preparations for these ‘curve balls’.” Question: “Can you help with other areas of college admissions and costs?” Answer: “Yes, and I have for years. This includes writing outstanding college application essays; key information for the ‘Top 25’ colleges and universities, ‘Five More’, and ‘Top 5’ in Florida; locations of very helpful web sites; and my guide Negotiating with Colleges that has helped my families save $1,000 to $10,000 a year in college costs.” Question: “Do you have anything that can help my student get off to the best start as a freshman in college?” Answer: “Yes, I have written a book about How To Can Survive and Thrive as a Freshman at a Secular University which I give to every family that has proven very helpful in parents and students preparing for the ‘college experience’ and then the student getting off to the best start. This includes tips from the first step on campus as a new freshman through the major decisions in the first week, taking ‘hypernotes’ that greatly enhance how quickly and how well a student prepares for exams, strategies and plan for handling the first set of semester exams, and much more.” If you would like to talk more with me about your student, please give me a call at

727-253-0639 or send an e mail at wwa0811@mykolab.com. Would be great to talk with you further. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve around 200 points on the revised Writing, Reading, and Math SAT superscore; and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to 5 of the “Top 5”, 8 of the “Top 10” and 18 of the “Top 25” universities in the country, and many more schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Naval - Air Force - Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Palm Beach Atlantic, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. He has also tutored three students who achieved National Merit Scholar Finalist awards. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.

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Decorating Den: Why should I own an area rug? Have you ever finished decorating a room in your home and it still seems like something’s missing? As if there’s one final piece of decor that could potentially bring the room together, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? Here’s a hint: Look down. If your hardwood – or fully carpeted – floors seem dull or too exposed, perhaps an area rug is the finishing touch you need. Not sure if the investment is worth it? Here are four reasons you should own an area rug: 1. To tie everything together You can easily address that “something’s missing” feeling you have after decorating your space by placing an area rug in the room. This piece of decor can tie the room together by bringing furniture ends to a common meeting point, and also by creating an overall cozy feeling in the atmosphere.

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2. To add a new element of style Does your room seem dull and lacking in style? With an area rug, you can make a statement where it matters most. If you’re not interested in going big and bold with wall colors, furniture or lighting fixtures, make it happen with a colorful area rug. This piece of decor can help bring out your wild and creative side. An area rug can add a completely new element of style to your room. An area rug can add a completely new element of style to your room. 3. To bring comfort to the space While hardwood floors are timeless when it comes to style, they can fall flat in the comfort department. An area rug can help make your guests feel more comfortable on a cold

winter’s day, and more relaxed when you want to spend the night in, curled up on the couch. 4. To make a change without going permanent Perhaps you’re looking for a simple way to make a big statement in your home without committing to any serious renovations. Investing in a fully carpeted living room may transform the space, but it’s going to take a lot of time, effort and funds to achieve. By purchasing a stylish area rug instead, you can still make a statement in your home, but it won’t cost you nearly as much. Additionally, it’s not a permanent change – area

rugs can be moved around a space, or even to a different room. Plus, you can take them with you if you move into a different home! All of these reasons make it a worthy, versatile investment in the long run. While it may come across as a simple piece of decor, choosing the perfect area rug can be an intimidating venture. If you need help finding one that fits your space, get in touch Decorating Den Interiors. She will come to your home for a consultation to evaluate the room’s size, style and atmosphere to provide area rug recommendations.

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Tampa Bay news and Lifestyles. Trinity Magazine. Vol. 17, Issue 6, June 2021.

Articles inside

Boating Safety Course

SAT & ACT Improvement

Decorating Den

Tech Talk With Bob

Jacobson Culinary Arts

Classifieds

Powerstories’ Voices of Youth Theatre Festival

From the Editor