Carrollwood- February, volume 6, Issue 2, Tampa Bay news & Lifestyles by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 6, Issue 2, February 2018

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Shells Seafood RestaurantA Tampa Tradition Reopens In Their Original Carrollwood Location By Carla Selby After going through a major nationwide expansion, Shells Seafood, which has enjoyed a 30 year following in Tampa, closed down all of their corporate locations in 2008, except for their family owned location in South Tampa. “It

feels good to be family owned and operated again,” said John Christen, owner of Shell’s Seafood Restaurant, son of original Shells founder, whose name is also John. Today, John and his family own and operate 5 locations with the See “Shells” on page 14.

20 MINUTES TO FITNESS 20 Minutes A Week Will Change Your Life! ®

By Carla Selby Exercising more is a great resolution. It can help you lose weight, build muscle, make daily tasks easier to perform and improve your overall health. But let’s be honest, sticking to a workout routine can be hard and time consuming! Typical gyms are usually crowded, loud and full of judgmental stares. You may also find yourself

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor Carla Selby.................................3 Calendar and News Briefs.................................6-7 Mount This! Fish Company...........................10-11 Hair by Linda Beach.....................................18-19

Hollywood Body Wraps................................24-25

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waiting around for equipment you don’t necessarily know how to use. After a few frustrating months your commitment to exercising slowly fades… and so does your muscle mass. After age 30, we lose eight to ten pounds of muscle per decade, unless we do something to reverse that trend. The speed of muscle loss roars into high gear after See “20 Minutes” on page 28.

From The Editor Carla Selby After this month's interviews, appointments and meetings with several business owners in the neighborhood, I started to think about the importance of really liking the community we live in. Richard Florida, one of the world's best-known urban theorists, believes that the place we live in is a fundamental contributor to our overall subjective well-being. It makes perfect sense considering the amount of time we spend in our homes and around our neighborhood. When the Gallup Organization looked at what gives you a high degree of emotional attachment to your neighborhood, the answers were pretty surprising. Obviously, having a low crime rate and great schools and good jobs are important, but there were two other factors that were really critical. The first was a community that treats all of its residents fairly—ethnic minorities, new immigrants, low-income people, young people, old people, families, entrepreneurs, artists. And then the most important factor was what I call the quality of the neighborhood itself. Does it have trees? Does it have open space? Does it preserve its historic architecture? In other words, does it have some kind of physical beauty? This

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quality, the aesthetic character, was the number one factor. Which does not really surprise me. In today's world we worship beauty, so of course, if given the choice, we would prefer to live in a "beautiful" neighborhood… But let me tell you what I believe makes Carrollwood truly beautiful… its people. I have met so many wonderful, kind, supportive and overall positive people in this neighborhood and THAT, to me, is more important than being surrounded by perfectly landscaped waterfront mansions. There is a great sense of community in this neighborhood, and I especially enjoy meeting longtime residents who own and operate local small businesses. Their faces light up when I ask them about the area and what made them open up their stores here. They all feel the same way about Carrollwood… it's just a good ol' neighborhood with great loyal local customers, and that is keeps businesses around and more opening up. Angela Begin, co-owner and manager of 20 Minutes to Fitness® said "I love it here! I live in Sarasota but drive over an hour every day to come to work, but when you love what you do, and you love where you are… it does not feel like work at all." Make sure you read more about 20 Minutes to

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Fitness® inside this edition. For John Christen, owner and manager of Shells Seafood Restaurant, re-opening their location in Carrollwood was a no brainer. "The Carrollwood community always made us feel welcomed, they were very loyal and supportive. So re-opening at the exact same location was an easy choice for us," said John. If you are looking for great seafood in a relaxed, family-friendly environment, then Shells is the place for you! Read more about this family owned and operated neighborhood gem inside. There are many great community stories inside this issue, so make sure you read them all and get to know more about your beautiful Carrollwood neighborhood and its beautiful people.

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Community Calendar & News Briefs The Okee Dokee Brothers LIVE in Tampa! A Fun Family Concert with the Grammy Award winning Okee Dokee Brothers Joe and Justin record and perform family music with a goal to inspire children and their parents to get outside and get creative. They believe this can motivate kids to gain a greater respect for the natural world, their communities and themselves. More Information Date(s): February 10, 2018 Hours: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: 4001 Tampa Bay Boulevard Student Services Building Auditorium (DSTU Building) Tampa, FL 33614 https://okeedokee.brownpaperti ckets.com/

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival This is the original. This is the one that started it all…there are no substitutes. Join us at the festival for a

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great day of beer sippin', bourbon tastin', music listenin', cigar smokin', and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TOTASTE sampling of beer and bourbon. Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry all while enjoying seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music all day. Let’s Put A Little South in Your Mouth. More Information Date(s): February 17, 2018 Hours: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: 600 N Ashley Dr Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.beerandbourbon.co m/florida/show-info-0

you head out to the "Best Greens in the Tampa Bay Area" to participate in the 18-hole, par-72 champion style course. Here are some things to look forward to:

Fore the Kids Charity Event

On course contests such as: Longest Drive Competition Closest to the pin Putting Challenge and much more!

Save the Date! Grab your clubs and come out to the Northdale Golf and Tennis Club to support the children and show off your golf skills! The Clothes To Kids charity event doubles as a golf outing which combines various on course challenges and overall score for a day of fun and competition. All proceeds help fund the Clothes To Kids program assisting local children in need of clothes. They are a full nonprofit organization that provides new and quality used clothing to lowincome or in crisis children. They rely soley on the generous support of donors to provide clothes to children, free of charge. That's why we need your help! Donor boxes will be set up in the clubhouse so drop off your donation of clothing before

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Hole in One Opportunites will include a chance to win: $10,000 cash giveaway New York vacation for two Hawaii golf vacation for two Las Vegas golf vacation for two Those who would like to come donate and participate in the evening dinner and silent auction are more than welcome too. For those not participating in the outing and just want to come to dinner and the silent auction can buy those tickets instead. So don't wait; buy those tickets and come participate in a fun filled day "FORE THE KIDS!"

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many of the top Supercross athletes including Chad Reed, Marvin Musquin, Jason Anderson, Zach Osborne and Malcolm Stewart. Going into its fifth year, all of the racing will continue to be broadcast on the FOX family of networks. Monster Energy Supercross concluded 2017 with a recordbreaking TV season in which Supercross had its largest audience of all time with ratings up 13 percent year-over-year.

More Information Date(s): February 24, 2018 Hours: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: 4417 Northdale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624 Tampa, FL 33624 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f ore-the-kids-charity-event-tickets35711061747

AMA Supercross Feld Entertainment® has announced the 17-race schedule for the 2018 Monster Energy AMA

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Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season beginning January 6 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Headlining the 2018 changes are three new markets for motorsports fans to witness the premier off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world. The brand-new Super Bowl-sized Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will be one of the premier races as the series swings through the Southeast and also stops in Tampa for the first time since 1999. This change will be a highlight as Florida is now home to

More Information Date(s): February 24, 2018 Hours: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33607 http://tampa.eventful.com/even ts/ama-supercross-/E0-001104218813-9

CELEBRATE SOUND: Don't Walk in Silence CELEBRATE SOUND Don't Walk in Silence is a national fund and awareness-raising event created to help promote hearing health in our communities. ... Our passion is to

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create a world where everyone who chooses, can hear us. More Information Date(s): March 1, 2018 Hours: 8:30 AM Location: 4103 USF Cedar Cir Tampa, FL 33620 http://events.sertoma.org

Florida Strawberry Festival The Florida Strawberry Festival is an 11-day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, rides, exhibits of commerce and, of course, its strawberry shortcake. More Information Date(s): March 1, 2018 March 11, 2018 Hours: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Location: 303 N. Lemon Street Plant City, FL 33563 http://flstrawberryfestival.com/

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Mount This! Fish Company Living in Florida you are bound to either enjoy fishing or know someone who does. And, as a fish enthusiast, you know just how awesome it feels when you hook an amazing catch. That being said, what better way to relive that exciting experience, than with a replica fiberglass fish mount! Proudly displayed on your wall, a beautiful replica fish mount will happily commemorate a fish of a lifetime, while allowing you to either filet and eat the real fish or release it back into the wild to allow other anglers to enjoy the same exhilarating experience! Using the most advanced technology, topof-the-line materials, skilled fiberglass workers, and talented painters to produce a fish replica in a timely manner, Mount This! Fish Company, a locally-owned Florida business, does an exceptional job of bringing to life your most prized catch and provides anglers and fishing enthusiasts of all levels with the absolute highest standard of quality and value in a fishing trophy. In the past, fish replicas would take anywhere from 30-90 days to produce, but at Mount This Fish Company they strive to have popular items in stock along with offering a quick turnaround time for custom replicas.

Established in 2001, Mount This! Fish Company (MTFC) has been elevating the standards of fish mount replica production. Huge fishing enthusiasts themselves, owners Troy and Jen Denson share a love of fishing and respect for marine wildlife that really shines through in what they do. From the detailed scales, to the unique speckles, this husband and wife team takes pride in reproducing the rich vibrant colors and true beauty of each species in every mount they create.

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Over the past thirteen years Troy and Jen have focused on three major markets to sell their products. The first market is the angler who wants to commemorate a catch. Whether it is someone’s first catch, the catch of a lifetime, or one to add to the array of fish they have caught during their time, each one is special and unique in its own way. Their fish replicas allow the fisherman to capture a memory while choosing to release the catch or filet it for dinner. With thousands of molds to choose from, all the angler needs to provide is the length, measurement or weight of the catch and using their expertise and knowledge of the various fish species Troy and Jen will recreate your fish to resemble the way it looked during the memorable day you caught it. (If you have a picture, that’s even better, as it allows them to produce a replica that is as close to the real thing as possible.)

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Owner Troy Denson with his daughter

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MTFC’s second focus is on the retail customer who would simply like to decorate their home or outside area with nautical décor. Not all of MTFC’s customers are fisherman. Whether it’s the little boy that wants a shark themed room, or the homeowner who wants to decorate a room or tiki bar with fish replicas, MTFC offers a wide variety of sculpted species. MTFC’s half sided fish replicas are another great option and an affordable way to decorate with a unique style.

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MTFC’s third focus is providing a large quantity of replicas to corporate accounts; usually to decorate a new establishment or to use as a point of sale. These businesses vary from seafood or sushi restaurants to seafood markets, and marine related companies. Working with both interior designers and the owners themselves, MTFC will assist in producing a look that will be sure to wow customers. MTFC’s extraordinary reputation has spread throughout the country and the world and has earned them the ability to be a vendor for Bass Pro Shops®; each year Bass Pro Shops® opens new stores all over the country and they decorate with a variety of fish replicas, many of which come directly from Mount This Fish Company. They also recently finished a project for the Houston Museum of Natural Science, which included 42 suspended replicas, and are currently working on items for a chain of ship stores (similar to our West Marine) opening in South Korea.

Fish Mounts Make Great Gifts!

Looking for the perfect gift to get your favorite angler.... nothing says I love you more than a

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awesome vacation! Thank-you so much Troy and Jen! I am an avid fisherman, and as such my walls are lined with fish mounts – all of which have been masterfully created by Troy and Jen and the amazing artists at Mount This! Fish Company. I am very particular with my fish and when it comes to fish mounts I only go with the best of the best – which is why time and time again, when I want to celebrate a wonderful fishing memory, I know that Troy and Jen will do an amazing job of capturing the beauty of my prized catch and create a mount that in itself is a masterpiece work of art! Whether you are an avid fisherman, homeowner, decorator or business owner looking for fish replicas or other unique nautical décor, Mount This! Fish Company serves to commemorate and/or decorate, offering the highest quality products, exceptional prices and extraordinary customer service. Give Troy and Jen a call today and commemorate the wonderful memories of that exhilarating catch with a stunning replica fish mount from Mount This Fish Company! Mount This! Fish Company is located at 4280 Hwy US1 in Rockledge Florida. Although they are a few hours outside of Tampa Bay all you have to do is send them a picture or measurements of the fish and they can conveniently mail your prized replica right to your doorstep. For more information please call Troy at (321) 403-6677 or email him at troy@ mountthis.net, or visit their website at www.MountThis.net. Like them on Facebook (Mount This Fish Company) for specials, contests and the chance to win prizes and giveaways.

commemorative mount of one of your exciting catches. For my birthday last year, I got a stunning mount from MTFC of a 32” Blackfin Tuna I caught in the Florida Keys that past year – it was one of my favorite gifts of all time and every time I look at that magnificent fish replica on my wall, I get flash backs of that

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“Shells” Continued from page 1 addition of the Carrollwood location at 14380 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. You may experience a sense of nostalgia when you visit, considering it’s the exact same location in which Shells provided their delicious seafood to the Carrollwood community years ago. “We have no intention of taking Shells public again. When a restaurant becomes a ‘chain,’ quality is often sacrificed. Our main idea is to get back to basics: fresh ingredients and food made from scratch right when your order it,” John said. “Shells is all about good food at good prices in a casual environment.” Shells Seafood Restaurant offers a relaxed, “coastal” atmosphere and the greatest selection of fresh, delectable and affordable seafood dishes in the area. It is as familyfriendly as it is upbeat for a fantastic happy hour, and yet romantic enough for a perfect date night. “The history of Shells began in 1985,” John said. “My father, a Swiss Gourmet Chef, saw the need for a seafood restaurant that focused primarily on quality, service, and value instead of a fancy atmosphere and high prices.” That attention to quality, attentive service, and competitive pricing led to the restaurant being voted runner up for the 1989 Small Business of the Year Award and winning the vote for the #1 Seafood Restaurant in Tampa Bay 15 years in a row!

There is something for everyone at Shells Shells extensive menu features numerous of fresh fish dishes, shellfish, pastas and deep fried options, as well as oysters on the half shell, salads, sandwiches and the best clam chowder you’ll ever eat! Chockfull of clams, potatoes, bacon and spices. Gourmet Magazine has been asking them for the recipe since 88’! Make sure to start your experience with a cup of this flavorful staple for only $3.99! To help me narrow down my choice, I asked John what his favorite dishes were, but his answer

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Salmon Felix

Bacon Cheddar Burger just made me want to visit Shells more often so I can try all of them! “The shrimp pasta is definitely a customer favorite, but so is the Jambalaya, the Salmon Felix is must try and the Mezzo Mezzo is also a big hit!” said John. The Salmon Felix, Oscar’s former roommate, consists of fresh salmon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and roasted red peppers in a lobster cream sauce. It is served over seasoned rice and asparagus. The Shrimp Mezzo Mezzo (which means half and half) was a fun and innovative staff creation, which quickly became a favorite and it was then permanently added to the menu. It consists of marinated shrimp, sliced mushrooms and

penne pasta in a zesty blend of tomato sauce and garlic cream sauce. Without trying to sound unoriginal, my own personal favorite dish is definitely the shrimp pasta. Having lived in South Tampa for 14 years, I was able to visit their original location on several occasions, and I always ended up ordering the same dish. The Shrimp Pasta is the dish that made Shells famous! A generous portion of perfectly cooked, marinated shrimp is served over a creamy linguini and tossed with fresh garlic, olive oil, and accompanied with a toasty, buttery, garlicky piece of bread. Yum! What I love the most is bringing home leftovers… and eating them almost as soon as I arrive!

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More Than Just Seafood If you thought Shells only served seafood… think again! Even though seafood is their specialty and what they are truly known for, they also offer many other mouthwatering choices, including several chicken dishes and even a 12 oz. hand-cut New York Strip served with parsley potatoes and asparagus. So, whether you’re into steamed clams, crab cakes, fried shrimp, grouper sandwiches, live Maine lobster, creamy seafood pasta or if you’re more in the mood for a juicy bacon cheddar burger, come to Shells, it definitely offers something for everyone. Their portions are extremely generous, especially considering the Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles

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back again.” Shells offers a special menu for children 12 and under. All items are served with apple sauce, teddy grahams and a soft drink. Your little ones will be able to enjoy smaller versions Shell’s favorites, including the famous shrimp pasta, or they can choose from other more traditional options, like mac and cheese or chicken fingers with fries. They also have a fun kid's drink called “shark attack,” which is basically Sprite but the kicker is they supply a plastic shark filled with cherry grenadine and you get to pour it in the Sprite so it looks like a, you guessed it, SHARK ATTACK!

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Clam Chowder Chocolate Tower Cake

affordable prices. So you’ll never leave with an empty stomach or an empty wallet. “Food was great, Service Even Better!” says Jason T., a happy recent customer, on his 5 star review of Shells. “Our server checked on us Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles

frequently. Our glasses were never more thrown half empty. The platters had lots of food, everything was delicious and we all left full! I really enjoyed their coleslaw, the seafood batter is perfect and not too heavy. Their cocktail sauce is

homemade and packed with horseradish, yum!” “Awesome clams, oysters and grouper!” says Stephanie in her recent Shells review. “We started with steamed clams, which are steamed in garlic, white wine and spices and served in the shell. Having missed all the clambakes we used to have up North, these were HEAVEN. Husband and I both had a grouper special (blackened) with coleslaw… both were awesome. I was too full to try the oysters, but another customer told me he stops at Shells a lot just for the oysters. So I will be definitely coming back for those! I would recommend sitting at the bar and enjoying the bartender, Elvis. I will definitely be coming

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Key Lime Pie is a Florida tradition. At Shells, their “Island Style” Key Lime Pie recipe is made with real key lime juice and a homemade graham cracker crust. It comes served with whipped cream and several spoons to share (but you may not want to!). They also offer a towering chocolate cake and a salted caramel cheesecake that is truly delicious. Whether you have visited Shells in the past, or you will be visiting for the first time, rest assure that you will be dining at the best place for seafood in the neighborhood. Shells Seafood Restaurant Carrollwood is located at 14380 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618. They are open Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Friday and Saturday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Visit shellsseafood.com for more information and to view their full menu. FEBRUARY 2018

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New Year, New You with Hair by Linda Beach! By: Marcy Sanford

Have you been settling for, it’s good enough with your current hair style? Do you feel like you have problem hair that you can’t do anything with? Have grey hairs started to sprout up and you’re not sure what your next step should be? Don’t waste anymore time hating your hair - hairstylist Linda Beach can help. She recently moved to the Tampa area from California and has quickly gained a loyal following of clients thanks to her expert touch and knowledge and willingness to listen to her clients and help them find solutions to their “hairtastropies.” “Linda is very reliable and her haircuts are great,” said client Barbara. “I don’t have good hair, but Linda knows how to cut it and the color is great. I get a lot of compliments, which for me is a

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big deal. Linda is a great stylist and she also has good business sense and understands that her clients’ time is important.” With more than 25 years of experience, stylist Linda Beach is an expert at all types of hair and hairstyles and is always happy to share tips and techniques to help you keep you tresses looking their best. She owned a successful salon in California before moving to the Tampa area and has trained in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Atlanta and Chicago but says one of the most important things she does that helps her be a great stylist is to really take the time to talk to her clients about their concerns and what they want from their hair. “It is very important to me that I take time to listen to my clients. They know their hair better than I do. If they bring in a picture of a hairstyle they want, I

can definitely recreate that style for them but first I want to talk with them about how the style would work with their hair and what they would have to do to maintain it.” Linda and her husband moved to the area earlier this year and several months ago she began seeing clients inside Sola Salon Studios #9 at 15241 N Dale Mabry Hwy in Carrollwood. She says she is thrilled by the reception she’s received in the Linda Beach will turn your look from community. “drab” to FAB! “Linda is a great hairstylist,” said client ready right now because of her. Carrie. “She listens to what I She’s really wonderful and I love want and comes up with a plan seeing her.” for cut and color. I am summer-

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BEFORE In addition to expert cuts, Linda is a specialist at highlights, lowlights and all over tint and can help you determine which one will work best for you. “Most women don’t want to be a slave to color,” Linda says. “Most don’t want to have to spend a lot of money and hours in the salon getting their hair colored constantly.” But with Linda’s skilled touch, you’ll have a hair color that you will love and one that is easy to maintain. Linda specializes in mature hair and helping those of us with grey figure out the best way to cover it up or add highlights to it to let

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AFTER our true self shine. “I am so happy Linda moved to Tampa,” says client Chris. “Linda is absolutely amazing. When I moved here, I went everywhere, visited expensive stylists too. For a year, I looked and could not find the right person. When you find that person that knows exactly how you like your hair, it’s awesome. I knew Linda was great the first time I sat in her chair in Sacramento. She studied the shape of my head and she takes everything into consideration. She takes the time to really listen to what you are

BEFORE looking for and what drives you nuts, and she knows exactly what to do. I am so happy she is here now.” Linda offers complimentary consultations for every client and has a wide variety of services to meet every need from basic haircuts, shampoo and style to a full works, whatever your hair needs, Linda will help you look beautiful. Linda offers haircuts for women, men and children as well as holiday hairstyles If you’re unhappy with your hair or need a change in your style, give Linda a call.

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AFTER Linda Beach sees clients at Sola Salon Studios #9 at 15241 North Dale Mabry Hwy in Carrollwood. She is available for appointments Tuesday – Saturday with flexible hours. For more information about her services, you can visit www.HairByLindaBeach.com. If you’d like to make an appointment, you can call or text her at 916-390-2527 or email her at LindaGBeach@outlook.com.

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By Matt Selby What if I told you the “good guys” from the “good ol’ days” still exist? We’re talking about the blue collar guys that treat you and your family as they would treat their own. At times, it seems like a thing of the past. If you spend five minutes online you’ll find negative reviews on many plumbing companies in the area. In today’s economy it’s tougher than ever to find honest, hard, fair work but we’ve found it. We found a company who will work hard for you and your family to fix any and all of your plumbing and/or septic problems. Most importantly, they’re a reputable and licensed company. I’m talking about Tampa Bay Plumbers! Owner Ryan Pelky demands excellence from everyone on his team.

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“I take personal responsibility for every job no matter how big or small,” says Pelky. “This company obsesses over quality and our customer experience. I can promise you this…if you’re not happy with something we did for you, I will make it right. Go ahead and look them up next time you’re online and you’ll find glowing reviews from tons of satisfied local customers. You’ll find an Angie’s List Super Service Award, an almost 5 star review on Facebook (you can’t please everyone), an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau, and an almost 5-star rating on just about every review site on the net including google which they boast a 4.8 out of 5 rating! That’s no easy task especially when you have competitors constantly hiring other people to fake bad reviews online. It’s a sad world we live in

but it’s a reality that not enough people know about. I guess what I’m saying is, even if you don’t take my word for it, you can trust the reviews of countless more people. I put my trust for all my personal and business plumbing and septic needs in the hands of Tampa Bay Plumbers; in fact, one of my best friends in the world, Ryan Penna, plays a paramount role within the company as their production manager. I trust Ryan and after hearing him talk so highly about the company he works for I knew I wouldn’t regret hiring them. Tampa

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Bay Plumbers will be working on a model home I’m building personally here in Tampa very soon. As Mr. Pelky says himself, there’s no job too big or too small. Sometimes the small stuff is the most inconvenient – leaky toilets, clogged drains (because your kids are brilliant and decided their toys wanted to go swimming in things they shouldn’t), garbage disposal repair, superficial leaks and bursts all the way through septic repair and maintenance, and trenchless repairs. Ryan Penna and I sat down and I

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Owner Ryan Pelky and Production Manager Ryan Penna asked Ryan Pelky what he thinks sets Tampa Bay Plumbers apart from others in the industry. He said, “First off, we have over 25 years of experience locally here in Tampa dating back to before we were Tampa Bay Plumbers. Much of our crew has been a constant over the past decade and our guys

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have the experience that others simply don’t have. Many others don’t even operate with the proper licensing. We do plenty of residential but also have very large commercial jobs that other, smaller companies would never tackle or be trusted with so we have the man power to get the job done. We have

the most technologically advanced plumbing tools and equipment available. We treat every plumbing project like an emergency and never sacrifice quality. Our 24/7 availability definitely is a huge selling point for us and we never charge an overage rate for Saturday or Sunday work like many others

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in our industry under normal circumstances. We are true work-o-holics from our owners all the way down to our entry level positions.” Let’s talk about backing up what you sell. Tampa Bay Plumbers offers a minimum 1 year warranty on all work and even has a 10 year warranty for some jobs! They also offer a free consultation and water quality test to check for hard water, odor or other potentially dangerous toxins so regardless of your plumbing or septic needs at the moment make sure you take them up on that. “Our prices match or in most cases are lower than any other reputable company in the area and we serve the entire Tampa Bay Area. We don’t lose a customer over price very often and if we do it’s because the customer goes with an unlicensed contractor,” says Ryan. If Tampa Bay Plumbers can help you, please give them a call at 813-Plumber. Tell them Matt from Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles sent you and receive $50 off your project, repair or maintenance. Customers such as myself love these guys for a reason so rest assured you will be in great hands with Tampa Bay Plumbers!

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Hollywood Body Wraps: Lose Weight, Regain Energy, Cleanse Your Body By Marcy Sanford In 2004 Dalia Cedeno was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease that happens when the body’s immune system starts to attack its own tissues and organs. The inflammation and harm to her organs was so intense that at one point her doctor told her she only had 5 years to live. At the time Dalia’s son was 2-years-old so she began to make videos of herself telling him all the things she wanted him to know and would not be able to tell him. Fortunately, her father heard an interview with a naturalist who said the reason many people get sick is because of lack of minerals and suggested body wraps as a way to replenish the body so it could rid itself of toxins, replenish needed minerals and begin to heal. Dalia figured she had nothing to lose by giving it a try and after one visit, her

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life was completely changed, she found a new passion and had new found energy all of which lead her to open her own Hollywood Body Wraps so she could help others struggling with inflammation, disease, lack of energy and unwanted weight gain. “After the first wrap I was a completely different person. I went from someone whose joints were so inflamed that it would take me 20 minutes to unstiffen them to be able to stand up, someone who could not shower on my own, go grocery shopping, cook dinner or play with my toddler to an active, healthy woman who felt great and had more energy than I had even before I got sick. From the first day with the first wrap, my lupus was gone. People immediately began to tell me that I looked better and I started to lose weight – 3 dress sizes. Dalia began to educate herself

Owner- Dalia Cedeno and learn all she could about body wraps and found that many people were lacking the essential minerals needed for everyday health. The body wraps offered at Hollywood Body Wraps use essential minerals that are absorbed into the body,

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extract toxins from between fat cells and restore necessary nutrients to the body. As toxins are flushed out, your body begins to release unwanted fat and you lose weight while other nutrients promote skin tightening and smoothing. “I’ve always been

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self-conscious about the cellulite on my legs,” said Hollywood Body Wraps client Leslie Ann G. “After experimenting with so many products that didn’t work, I’m so glad I tried your slim body wrap. Even after just one, the difference was amazing. And the more I do it, the better it gets. Your wrap has given me such renewed confidence that I’ve told every woman I know about it. For the first time in my life, I’m looking forward to summer.” Even if you’ve reached a plateau

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in your weight loss, Hollywood Body Wraps can help. They offer a variety of body wraps that will give you renewed energy, cleanse your toxins and help you lose weight. “We have many clients who work out and eat right but find that they still cannot lose weight,” says Dalia. “If you don’t cleanse your body, you aren’t giving yourself the chance to release the toxins that are accumulated from the food we eat and the drinks we drink, even the air we breathe.” Hollywood Body Wraps also

offers ThermaSculpt, a non-invasive lipo treatment that destroys fat cells and contours the body. “There is no downtime at all,” says Dalia. “Most people see results after the first treatment. Even 2 weeks after the treatment your body is still metabolizing and you will continue to lose weight. People are always happy with the results and if you do work out, the results will be even better.” Dalia spent many years learning about the benefits of body wraps after her own amazing transformation and she can help point you in the right direction for a wrap or treatment that will help you achieve your goals. You will see results with her unique combination of programs to help your body detox and renew essential minerals. All the wraps are very hydrating and will increase the collagen in your skin and magnesium in your body speed up your metabolism and tighten your skin. “I have lost my flabby stomach from being pregnant,” said Hollywood Body Wraps client R. Sage. “I look and feel younger, firmer and thinner. My stretch marks are really fading and my energy has

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returned.” “The only way to detox your large organs is through a body wrap,” said Dalia. “You will feel great after just one wrap. You feel so good and clean and the feeling lasts for months. Your skin is tighter and softer and you actually have a natural glow. I hear from clients all the time who are amazed at how many compliments they get about their skin and complexion.” Are you ready to look and feel better, to lose weight and regain energy, to ease your body’s aches and pains? Give Hollywood Body Wraps a call today to see who they can help you. “If you stick with our programs, changes will happen,” promises Dalia. Hollywood Body Wraps has two locations one in South Tampa at 2425 S. Dale Mabry Hwy and another in Lakeland at 417 S. Florida Ave. Please call (813) 443-0886 or email hbodywraps@yahoo.com to make an appointment For more information, visit hbodywraps.com

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“Weight Loss” Continued from page 1 age 50. Once muscles go, it sets off a domino effect of travails from bone thinning to loss of mobility to heart and vascular diseases. Loss of muscle also causes a decline in our body’s metabolic rate, which leads to weight gain and erosion of the immune system. What if I told you that to get fit you don’t need to exercise more… you need to exercise smarter. You can now get fit by committing to working out only once a week and for 20 minutes. That’s a more manageable resolution, don’t you think? Conveniently located in Carrollwood, 20 Minutes to Fitness® uses a scientifically based fitness approach called slow cadence (or slow motion) resistance training. The technique involves working out on specially designed post-rehab medical grade equipment and physical therapy machines in ultra-slow motion, causing your muscles to work harder and producing far better, faster results (50 to 59% better) than traditional strength training. So instead of completing each rep at the traditional weight lifting pace, you will be lifting and lowering the weights in ultra-slow motion - eliminating momentum and forcing your muscles to do all the work. Because of the nature of the training regimen, it only takes 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes of exercise per machine to reach peak performance. This approach traces its roots to a 1982 University of Florida School of Medicine study that showed that extremely slow weight lighting improved muscle strength, bone density and overall function. Research shows that the 20 Minutes to Fitness® slow cadence strength training protocol can quickly set off a cascade of positive physiological changes in your life and it builds the strong lean muscles that provide numerous health benefits - the most significant of which is the slowing down and even preventing the complications commonly associated with the process of aging. 20 Minutes to Fitness® slow cadence also results in a number of other proven benefits: • Reduces the risk of exerciserelated injuries to almost zero.

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The experienced and caring staff at 20 Minutes to Fitness® will determine your specific goals and needs, and will work with you to reach and maintain them • Increases your bone density, which helps prevent and reverse osteoporosis • Burns calories by increasing the body’s metabolic rate, controlling weight and improving body tone. • Controls arthritis by inducing the manufacture of synovial fluid and forcing it to circulate throughout the joint spaces. • Improves emotional wellbeing by increasing the flow of oxygen and the release of positive mood altering chemicals in the brain.

Your Workout Only Takes 20 Minutes! “It’s a truly personalized experience that’s unlike what most people associate with exercise,” explains Angela Begin, co-owner and manager of 20 Minutes to Fitness® Carrollwood. “Our personalized semiprivate sweatless workout sessions are only 20 minutes and once a week! This small time commitment makes reaching health goals more achievable.” Sweatless? "We keep the temperature at 68 degrees, because this allows our clients to perform all

the exercises without overheating,” explains Angela.

You will have a Certified Personal Fitness Coach with you at all times! During these 20 minute sessions you will be training on six to seven pieces of specialized equipment, while having your own certified personal fitness coach by your side at all times. Your coach will guide you, motivate you, calibrate the equipment for you and lead you through each exercise. 20 Minutes to Fitness® works by appointments only. So you will never have to wait around for equipment or get in anybody’s way.

No need for workout gear! No tennis shoes, no problem! You can come in wearing your regular clothes. “As long as you can move around easily, you can wear whatever you want,” says Angela. And since you don’t even break a sweat there’s no need to go home to shower and change. So you can be in and out and back to your routine wearing your same outfit!

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20 Minutes to Fitness® is safe and effective for everybody! Men and women, from their teens to their 90’s are welcomed and encouraged. “We have members in their teens to their early 90s,” says Angela. “Our scientifically engineered equipment adjusts for persons who are just starting out as well as athletes that have been training all their lives. We also have many clients with injuries such as knee replacements and hip replacements.”

Real Testimonials From Satisfied Clients From All Paths Of Life: “Osteoporosis - that’s why I came to 20 Minutes to Fitness®. While I really do like that I can get my workout done in just 20 minutes a week, I’m there to keep my bones from breaking. In 1995, I participated in a research project, which proved that the resistance training offered by 20 Minutes builds bone tissue, and improves bone density. I was 45 then but my bone density was that of a 65 five year old. So, I made a Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles

commitment to resistance strength training and I am now a loyal client of 20 Minutes. My most recent bone screen showed that I had the bone density of a 40 year old, and I am 56 now. It’s great to be young again!” Grace Edwards - Commercial Developer “People ask me what’s the difference about this program. I tell them it’s in the outcomes. After taking 800-1600mg of Motrin for many years for Arthritic symptoms in my knees, hands and shoulders, I stopped. I had 8 months of 20 Minutes to Fitness® and the aching pain was gone. I’m eighteen pounds lighter, much stronger, and feel better all the way around. Even my golf game is stronger. It’s the best health investment I’ve ever made in myself.” Linda Lemon-Steiner - FACHE, RN, MPH “I have been training with weights and competing in road races for over twenty years. I have tried many different training methods but none have built my strength as quickly and as effectively as 20 Minutes to Fitness®. I have to give them credit

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for allowing me to post my best halfmarathon and 5k times at recent races.” Roy Borrego - Financial Advisor and Triathlete. “My basketball coach has noticed a major improvement on the court since I’ve started training with 20 Minutes to Fitness®” Jeff Giesler - High School Student My husband Matt has been involved in athletics his entire life. He played college football as well as a brief stint in professional football before hanging up his cleats for good a couple of years ago. He’s lifted weights since his early teens as well to get a competitive edge in the sports he played. The type of training he was use to was nothing like slow cadence training, especially when he was working out for football, which consisted of highly explosive movements that focused on speed and power. I knew he would be in for a treat when Angela offered him a session to experience what 20 Minutes to Fitness® was all about. Matt had this to say about his recent experience at 20 Minutes to

Fitness®, “I loved it! It’s very different than the workouts I usually incorporate into my fitness routine. I felt more with about half the weight I usually push around. The weight may have been lower, but the time under tension my muscles experienced was well over double the time I usually spend on sets. It’s been about 48 hours since my workout and I feel fantastic. My muscles feel slightly sore, just enough to know I am recovering, but nothing too bad at all. I highly recommend this type of training. I can promise you, it’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. My trainer Nicky was awesome as well!”

Schedule your FREE Orientation session today! Contact 20 Minutes to Fitness® today to schedule your complimentary orientation and workout session with one of their experienced personal fitness coaches by calling 813.664.8888. You can learn more by visiting: http://www.20minutestofitness.com During your free orientation session, the experienced and caring staff at 20 Minutes to Fitness® will determine your specific goals and

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needs, and will work with you to reach and maintain them. 20 Minutes to Fitness® is located at 11610 N Dale Mabry Hwy. They are open Monday Thursday from 8:00am-6:00pm. Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm. Hours can be extended at clients request.

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