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There’s No Cutting Corners at Ledo Pizza By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Ledo Pizza is a generational pizza place. In July, owners mother and son, Patty and Michael Trevethan celebrate 16 years in Carrollwood in this familyowned business, backed by a beloved franchise born in Maryland in 1955. After moving from Virginia to Tampa in 2000, the Trevethans opened Ledo Pizza because they couldn’t find a pizza place that satisfied their pizza craving.
“We couldn’t find the taste or quality we were looking for, so we decided to bring Ledo Pizza here. We could finally enjoy the same type of pizza we had back home,” she explained. Patty has watched the evolution of customer’s young children transform into adults, get married and bring their own children to their pizza place to experience what Patty describes as “Tampa’s best kept See “Ledo Pizza” on page 26.
Great Clips is Cut Above Rest By Deborah Bostock-Kelley You don’t need to ask the employees of Great Clips if they like what they do for a living; the proof is found on the faces of their satisfied customers. “It’s quick. They do a great job and it’s not that expensive. They make me look good,” quipped customer Alan Bell, “And I’m really not giving them much to work with.” It’s this type of friendly banter and customer relationship that sepa-
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Rescuing Our Next Generation 5K Run...............3 Community Calendar & News Briefs.................6-7 NEWsom EYES = Amazing Outcomes!.........10-11 Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises.......18-19 TPC Partnership With USF Women’s Golf....22-23 Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award........28-29 Your Kids Can Have a Blast This Summer at Camp.....30-31 2017 Carrollwood Bar Association Boar.......32-33 Sydney Has a Sister Scholarship Foundation.......34
rates Great Clips from the rest of the wallet-friendly hair cutting shops. Ally Phlipot and Sarah Kahn, stylists at the Palms of Carrollwood location, located on the corner of Fletcher and North Dale Mabry, agreed that ‘meeting and talking to new people’ was what they enjoyed best about their job. “It’s never the same – you’re always meeting someone new,” added See “Great Clips” on page 14.
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Rescuing Our Next Generation 5K Run and 1 Mile Run/Walk Where: Canal Park 3120 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677 When: April 15th 2017 About This Event: Rescuing our Next Generation 5K run and 1 mile run/walk is an amazing opportunity for people within our community to come together to help an orphanage located right here in Tampa Bay. For the last 45 years Hope Children’s Home has cared for over 5,000 abandoned, abused, neglected, and orphaned children. They are supported 100% by people like you, receiving no aid from the government. The 5K will be a chiptimed Run. Each registrant will
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receive a swag bag & food/drinks at the awards ceremony. Medals will be given to the top finishers! FREE ZUMBA & HULA HOOP CLASSES BEFORE AND AFTER RACE 100% of all registration fees and donations will go directly to Hope Children’s Home. Come be part of this movement that is bringing hope to orphans right here in our backyard. Together we can help a child one run at a time! Please feel free to bring something to donate to Hope Children’s Home, even ONE item per participant can really add up!! The Post Race Celebration & Awards Presentation Food &
Raffles! Register Online @ Active.com FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/r escuingournextgeneration5k/ Registration Fee's: 5K RUN $27 1 MILE RUN/WALK $15 UNDER 5 FREE Event details and schedule: 8AM - REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP WILL OPEN 8:45AM - 5K START TIME 9:30AM – 1 MILE RUN/WALK 9:00AM-11AM - POSTRACE FOOD/AWARDS
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Easter Bunny Visits Westfield Brandon, Countryside & Citrus Park
to eat fresh vegetables. More Information Date(s): March 24, 2017 April 15, 2017 Hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Location: 459 Brandon Town Center 27001 US Hwy 19 North 8021 Citrus Park Town Center Brandon, FL 33511 http://www.westfield.com
April 15 - The Blindside April 22 - The Lorax April 29 - The Wizard of Oz More Information Date(s): April 8, 2017 April 29, 2017 Location: Water 1710 N. Highlands Ave Tampa, FL 33602 www.friendsoftamparec.org
Westfield is celebrating Easter by hosting Easter Bunny visits starting on Friday, March 24 at Westfield Brandon and Countryside. The Easter Bunny will arrive to Citrus Park on Saturday, March 25. Children of all ages can take photos with the bunny. Families can get a fast pass and skip the line by purchasing photo packages in advance online. Please visit wwww.westfield.com for more information on fast passes and photo packages. Pets are also invited for photos at all three centers on Sunday’s April 2nd & 9th from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Where: Bunny Garden –Near Center Court When: Friday, March 24 – Saturday, April 15 (Mall closed on Sunday) Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. & Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.* *Visiting hours may vary and the Easter Bunny will need to take breaks
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Friday Concerts in the Park
There's no better way to spend a cool spring evening then enjoying a great movie at a park along Tampa's Riverwalk. Hundreds of families gather in Water Works Park for spring and fall screenings of family-friendly feature films on a huge inflatable screen. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and arrive early to get a good spot. Concessions available. Leashed pets welcome. The movie will begin at sunset. This event is free and open to the public. April movies titles: April 8 - Hop
The return of spring means the return of Tampa's longest running and most beloved concert series – 30th Annual Friday Concerts in the Park (formerly Friday Extra Concert Series). With a full schedule of live music planned, concert-goers can enjoy weekly a variety of music to satisfy all tastes – from classical to jazz to swing to bluegrass to classic rock. Patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Concessions available. Picnics and leashed dogs allowed. Please note: No concert on April 14 in observance of Good Friday.
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Water Works Park Line-up April 7 - Bully for You (Rock & Roll) April 21 - Greg Whit, Jr. Band (Country) April 28 - J Klien (Blues) and The Ries Brothers (Blues, Funk & Reggae) The music continues at Lowry Park on Fridays, May: May 5 - Jah Movement Reggae Band (Reggae) May 12 - La Lucha (Jazz) May 19 - The Hummingbirds (Country) May 26 - Johnny G. Lyon Band (Rock & Roll) More Information Date(s): April 7, 2017 April 28, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Water Works Park 1710 N. Highlands Ave Tampa, FL 33602 www.friendsoftamparec.org
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Tosca Sometimes rejection feels like a knife in the heart, and no one knows that better than Puccini’s treacherous villain Scarpia when he sets his machinations on the beautiful singer Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi. A masterwork of soaring arias and exquisite duets, Tosca shines as one of the great jewels of the operatic form. Iconic, everlasting, Puccini’s riveting melodrama of escape, pursuit, torture and murder culminates in Tosca’s gripping battle to try to save everything she believes in – art, love and life itself. Tosca is sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage. Maestro Lipton will lead an international cast along with the Opera Tampa Orchestra and Chorus. More Information Date(s): April 9, 2017 Hours: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL 33602
Theresa Caputo LIVE! The Experience From TLC’s hit show Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo
LIVE! The Experience brings Caputo face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirits guide her through the audience. She will share personal stories from her life and explain how her gift works. A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close experience regardless of seat location. Caputo has been a practicing medium for more than 15 years. She helps individuals find closure by delivering healing messages. More Information Date(s): April 18, 2017 Hours: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Location: 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL 33602
Personal Group Tours at Cracker Country Living History Museum We welcome groups of all kinds! Bring your book club, garden club, scout group, family or friends for a personalized visit! Knowledgeable, friendly guides dressed in historic clothing will take your group on a stroll through buildings and grounds that represent a rural Florida community of the late 19th century. Tours may be
customized to include hands-on activities and the interests of your group. Approx. 90 min. Dates: Week day afternoons in the Fall and Spring. Saturday tours are available for groups of 100 or more. Reservations are required. Group Tours must be reserved at least three weeks in advance. More Information Date(s): March 21, 2017 May 5, 2017 Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: $105 for a max. of 15 guests, $7 per person above 15. Location: Florida State Fairgrounds 4800 US Hwy 301 N. Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 627-4225
6th Annual Bubbles and Butterflies Gala EVENT HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES VIP Sponsor Reception (Monarch, Swallowtail and BrushFooted Level Sponsors) Black Tie Optional Open Bar Complimentary Hors d' oeuvres and Desserts Guest Performances Featured Presentation
Silent Auction Items Red Carpet, Photographer, Photo Booth, Photo Backdrop and More!!! 100% of proceeds to benefit Redefining Refuge Safe House and Schooling Projects. "Be the Beginning of an End" More Information Date(s): April 22, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 18948 N. Dale Mabry Hwy #101 Lutz, FL 33548
FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCREENING CMA HEALTH AGENCY cordially invites you to their annual Health and Wellness Screening. Complimentary on-site testing of: Blood Pressure BMI Cholesterol Glucose Healthy refreshments served Visit our Facebook page for more information Date: Friday, April 21, 2017 Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm Location: 5383 Ehrlich Rd Suite 203 Tampa, FL. 33625 (next to Publix) 813-999-2011 www.cmahealthagency.com
Easter Sunday at Discovery Christian Church of Tampa Easter Sunday at Discovery Christian Church of Tampa will begin early with a breakfast at 9:30 am, followed by the Easter Celebration Service at 10:30. Immediately following the Celebration Service (noon) we will host an Easter Egg Hunt for the whole community. Discovery is located in the Twin Lakes Office Park at 2901 W. Busch Blvd, Suite #912. (Just east of Dale Mabry). We are a non-denominational Christian Church and we have been in the Twin Lakes Office Park for just over a year now. We have an active Youth and Children’s ministry as well as a fully staffed Nursery on Sunday mornings. Everyone is welcome to attend. Free coffee and doughnuts every Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
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NEWsom EYES = Amazing Outcomes! By Matthew Selby, Publisher While many people pay a regular visit to the dentist for basic cleanings or visit their primary physician for annual check-ups, most only visit the eye doctor when they notice a change in their vision. Eye problems are often silent, offering little or no symptoms at all. Waiting for symptoms to appear can be dangerous and cause serious problems, including loss of vision; therefore, annual eye exams are essential. The professional ophthalmologists and optometrists at Newsom Eye know the importance of good eye health. They are trained in a variety of specialties and bring a breadth and depth of experience that allow them together to provide their patients with NEWsom EYES. When T. Hunter Newsom, MD, opened his first location in Sebring in 2001, he started with a small staff of only five physicians. Dr. Newsom quickly began building his own surgery center to bring the newest technologies in cataract and LASIK surgery to his patients. Opening his own surgery center not only allowed him to help more people, it also gave him the platform to do more research, which in turn caused his practice to grow at a substantial rate; he is about to hit a significant milestone – 120,000 patients since opening his practice 16 years ago! Dr. Newsom says, “When I first opened my practice, it started off as a very intimate family business. My children would often come to work with me; we had a room above the office where they would play during the day. Although we have expanded we are still a family practice.” And, as such, they still abide by the same
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standards and dedication to quality customer service that was implemented day one. “We are really dedicated to making our patients feel comfortable,” adds Dr. Newsom. “The more comfortable they are, the easier my job is.” Newsom Eye is the number one choice for helping those with cataracts. Dr. Newsom is an expert cataract surgeon, having performed over 40,000 surgeries. Developing much of the technology that is used in his practice, Dr. Newsom truly is a leader in the ophthalmology field and is among the best and brightest in the world. Dr. Newsom’s vision is to be the “Mayo Clinic of Eyes” and he certainly is on his way. Dr. Newsom not only brings a wealth of experience, awards and research to the practice, he is also the inventor of Newsom Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery Technique adapting the Intralase Femtosecond Laser for use in cataract surgery. “The cataract surgery was life changing! After both, my husband and I, were diagnosed with cataracts, we knew we had to do something about it. We are in our late 60’s and our vision has been deteriorating at a fast pace. We saw Dr. Newsom’s ads in Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, so we decided to give him a call and schedule an appointment. The staff was very friendly and kind, and Dr. Newsom was simply amazing! He is definitely the best! He was kind, knowledgeable and more importantly, he reassured us that there was nothing to be scared of. Having eye surgery can be nerve wrecking, but Dr. Newsom made us feel we were in good hands, so we both decided to get cataract surgery. Let me tell you, we are both so happy we did! The recovery was easy
and fast! A short week after the procedure was performed, we could both see better than we have since we were teenagers! We can definitely appreciate our grandchild’s beautiful smile better, and we couldn’t be happier! We owe these amazing outcomes to Dr. Newsom and his team. I would recommend him to anyone needing to improve their eyesight!” says Berardina Tedeschi, a South Tampa resident and satisfied patient of Dr. Newsom. As we get older, naturally our body begins to age; the eyes are no exception. At first, impairment in vision might not seem so noticeable, but as time progresses slowly your vision deteriorates, and that impairment can greatly affect one’s quality of life and ability to enjoy the beauty around us— but it doesn’t have to!
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Newsom Eye can help restore the quality of vision well into old age. All surgeries are performed onsite at their Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) certified ambulatory surgery center, so there is no need to travel far for your cataract surgery. Newsom Eye offers several replacement lenses for cataract patients that can help reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses and contacts. Dr. Newsom and his team are one of the best in the world, they are passionate about what they do, and are continuously chosen as FDA investigators for the newest in cataract technology research allowing you to have NEWsom EYES! There are many things to consider when choosing an ophthalmologist. In addition to
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eye exams and dry eye treatment, routine eye exams, contact lens fittings, optical and audiology. With skilled surgeons, a compassionate clinical staff and the newest technology for complete vision care, the Newsom Eye team is among the best in the nation and offers the most advanced options for your eyes right here in Carrollwood. Newsom Eye offers free LASIK screenings and different financing options. Call today to schedule an appointment (813) 908-2020, or visit us at www.newsomeye.com. You deserve to see the world through NEWsom EYES! You Deserve NEWsom EYES! Office Locationsaccreditations and experience – which Dr. Newsom clearly has – technology is another important aspect. At Newsom Eye, Dr. Newsom and his colleagues use only the newest technology available, allowing them to provide the most outstanding surgical results. It is also important to note that their surgical center is AAAHC approved, which is significant in that it shows their continued dedication to maintaining
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the highest national standard in sterility and safety.
Amazing Outcomes Happen Here What do amazing outcomes look like? At Newsom Eye, it’s a daily commitment made by the physicians, surgeons, and staff to collaborate together to provide amazing outcomes. Imagine hiking without your glasses fogging up or camping
without “attempting” to put in your contacts. Waking up in the morning and being able to see clearly without the help of corrective lenses is a lifechanging moment. Newsom Eye currently has three locations to better serve their patients – Carrollwood, South Tampa and Sebring. Each location has physicians that specialize in cataract, all-laser LASIK, glaucoma, retina treatments including diabetic
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“Great Clips” Continued from page 1 stylist Lindsey Willis. A longtime resident of Tampa, owner Lea Orchard got in the ground floor in Tampa Bay of a now nationwide franchise and opened her first Great Clips location in 2001. She was the first to bring the Great Clips franchise to her community. It wasn’t always easy. Over a decade ago, Great Clips did not yet have any local renowned name recognition or the 60 Tampa Bay locations, 3,700 nationwide locations in the U.S and Canada that it does today. “At first, people thought we sold hair clips,” said Lea. Orchard recently opened her fourth and newest location on the corner of State Road 54 and Livingston next to Panera Bread in Central Pasco. “What is great about this business is it is a small business; I have the Great Clips name, but it’s my business and I have to build it up,” added Lea. Despite county signage regulations making it difficult to advertise the location of this Great Clips shop, in its 8 months since opening, this
State Road 54 and Livingston location has almost as much volume as her flagship store in Carrollwood. Lea is proud that she is a hundred percent hands-on with her business. Whether it’s frequent visits to each of her four Great Clips locations, hiring her staff, or mastering the art of guerilla marketing, this single mother of four balances business and family with determination and grace.
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Great Clips owner Lea Orchard SmartPhone technology is welcomed at Great Clips - whether you want to pull up a picture of your desired haircut to show your stylist or would like to save time and check in before your arrival. “I won’t keep anybody that I wouldn’t let cut my hair,” she said, as she explained the process for selecting the talented stylists that have become her second family in her four shops. The stylists stay up to date on the newest trends in hair, including the “pompadour” and prohibition under cut for men and inverted and textured bobs, tousled beach waves, and bangs for the ladies.
“We keep notes in the computer of every person’s haircut every time they come in,” said Lea. “We check the notes. Consultation is huge. We ask them if ‘this is what we did last time. What do you want to do today?’ ” If a haircut request is out of the ordinary or is something that has everyone scratching their heads, Lea is happy to allow technology to come to the rescue. The stylists can pull out their SmartPhones, find the perfect photo online to confirm with the customer the style they are seeking before putting a scissor or electric razor to
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their head. Technology has also helped reduce any wait time at the shop. Guests can check-in on their computers or SmartPhones and add their name to the wait list, ensuring little to no wait when they arrive. “Our online check-in is amazing,” said Lea. “You can look online and see what the wait is at a particular store. If there’s a 20-minute wait, you sign in right then and 20 minutes later you come in. No matter who came in here after you signed in online, you
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are in front of them. You get called first before the people who didn’t check in online.” Being a member of several networking groups like CABA, where she was 2012 president, Lea said one of the best things about being involved in the day-to-day operations is that people talk to her about their experiences in her shops. She said, “I have a lot of – basically secret shoppers – but I don’t send them; they just come.” She says that her shops are family-
oriented. Seventy percent of her customers are men and families. The women tend to come after their husband or child has had a haircut. While they can spend hundreds of dollars on coloring, the women have discovered the benefit of saving money by coming to Great Clips for an outstanding $14 haircut. Lea’s Great Clips stores also provide a $2 discount to military, firefighters and police. “We do what we do best – haircuts,” said Lea. “Everybody needs a haircut and we offer affordable quality haircuts that can fit into your schedule. Great Clips is near and dear to my heart and I’m trying to build it to be a family business. I’d like my kids to take them over some day. I want to build the business and then have it be a legacy.” Lea Orchard offers four con-
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venient Great Clips locations: Carrollwood – located on the corner of Fletcher and Dale Mabry in the Palms of Carrollwood at 13129 B N Dale Mabry Hwy; (813) 969-2960. Lutz – located on the corner of Lutz Lake Fern and Dale Mabry in Lutz Lake Crossing at 19231 N Dale Mabry Hwy; (813) 909-4125 Citrus Park- located on the corner of Sheldon and Gunn in the Shoppes of Citrus Park at 7851 Gunn Hwy; (813) 920-1100 Pasco County – located on the corner of State Rd. 54 and Livingston in the Shoppes at Grand Cypress at 23388 State Rd. 54, Unit 106; (813) 949-5999. Opening soon, is also a fifth location in Riverview. Hours for all locations are Monday through Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am – 6pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm.
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Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises By Carla Dubis Welcome to Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises, where they do whatever it takes to exceed your expectations, because as their name indicates, they go above and beyond for you. Whether you’re a messy Millennial, a stay home mother that could use a hand around the house, a retired baby boomer needing assistance with groceries, or a business owner wanting to provide a clean office environment for both employees and customers, Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises can customize their services to meet your specific individual needs. Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises is a Christian based company with over 15 years of experience specializing in the following: • Deep Cleaning • Regular Cleaning • Move in / Move outs
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• In-Home Care • Restaurants • Commercial Offices - Large or small • Medical offices
Reliable Service— It’s All About You! At Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises, they understand how important it is to maintain a clean, organized and sanitary home. Although they provide their services to so many homes throughout the Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, when they are in your home— or your parent’s home—they truly will treat it as if it was the only one that matters. It is their goal to male your life easier, and to provide you with more free time to enjoy the more important things in life, that is why they go above and beyond for you and your family!
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responsibilities, cleaning a messy house usually falls on the back burner (that dirty…back burner). You try so hard to juggle tasks and prioritize, and when you finally have some free time, cleaning a dirty messy house should not be what you end up doing on your “free time.” Let the professionals at Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises give you that free time to enjoy your family and loved ones by providing detail-clean, high quality
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cleaning services to every room of your house. The experts at A&B Cleaning Enterprises hold themselves to rigorous quality standards. They look for the small details in each cleaning, whether it is cleaning the inside and outside of the refrigerator or stove, and then moving and cleaning behind it in a deep clean or something as simple as moving any table decor such as a picture frame to dust under the
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picture frame and the frame itself in a regular cleaning.
Safety First All staff at Above and Beyond Cleaning enterprises are carefully trained, bonded and insured with one of the most comprehensive policies in the industry and even covered by the Worker’s Compensation Act, giving you some peace of mind regarding safety and insurance.
Commercial Cleaning As a business owner, you know how important it is to maintain a clean, healthy environment not just for your employees but for your customers as well. Above and Beyond Enterprises commercial cleaning services can have a positive effect on your bottom line, including but not limited to; reducing the spread of bacteria and viruses in the air, which in turn reduces employee’s absences. A dirty, disorganized office is more than just unprofessional; it’s unhealthy. Carpets, bathrooms, computers and office surfaces can harbor harmful dust, allege,s and viruses. And no matter what business you’re in, dusty odors and dingy floors are anything but appealing. A clean, fresh facility
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makes a great first impression on your customers, helping them overall experience and ensuring a return. If you happen to be in the medical field, you really care for the well being of your patients. Let A&B Cleaning Enterprises care for the well being of your office environment. A healthy medical facility is critical to cutting down on the spread of bacteria and viruses. The professionals and Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises are highly trained in maintaining high levels of cleanliness in medical office environments. Another of their many services include assisting people during the sometimes stressful, and hectic time of relocating. At Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises they insure your home or the home you are currently renting is cleaned before or after you move. A clean home can mean a world of difference during the sale process or if you expect to get that deposit returned. It is no surprise that Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises has multiple great reviews from happy customers and business owners. Home owners, Mr. & Mrs Bill Ockert said “Above and Beyond Cleaning left our home cleaner than it was when we first
moved in!!! I would give this service a five star rating!”
Senior Home Care— Stay Independent In Your Own Home Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises offer solutions to make life a little easier for you or your loved ones by providing personal assistance services in the comfort of your own home. Do you need assistance with your groceries? Could you use some help getting to a doctor’s appointment? The professionals at A&B Cleaning Enterprises will come to the rescue! They understand how difficult it can be to move from the comfort of your own home to an assisted living facility. That is why they designed their senior home care services. These fully customizable services will provide you or your loved ones the opportunity to continue
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living an independent life in the comforts of their own home without the need to move to an assisted living facility.
They will go Above and Beyond! The caring experts at Above and Beyond Cleaning Enterprises will go out of their way to provide you the most reliable and consistent service while keeping their rates competitive. Whether you need weekly or monthly cleanings, they will work out a schedule with you that suits your needs. They are currently offering a 10% OFF special on your first cleaning! Call Rosa Flores today at 813609-6390 or 813-412-9043, for your FREE EVALUATION and service plan. For more information visit tampacleaningsolutions.com
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TPC Tampa Bay’s Partnership With the USF Women’s Golf Team…A Hole in One! Known for its beautiful awardwinning course and open-to-the-public, award-winning restaurant and bar, ¡CUATRO, TPC Tampa Bay also is one of the home courses for the USF Bulls Women’s Golf Team. Head coach Tiffany Prats says, “The relationship we have built with TPC is allowing our team to train at one of the top facilities in the area. Their staff and everyone at the club have been so welcoming to our girls. It is a place that we truly enjoy being.” TPC and the USF Women’s Golf Team have some exciting events planned. Nine & Wine, a fundraiser for USF Women’s Golf on April 22nd, promises great fun with craft beer and wine at every third hole and a big after-party. Additionally, TPC Tampa Bay is hosting the 2017 USF Intercollegiate Golf Championship on
October 30th and 31st, a hole-in-one, gaining recognition for the Bulls, TPC, and the Tampa Bay Area. Fifteen college teams will participate in the tournament. Coach Prats said, “We haven’t hosted a tournament at home in Tampa in years. We are really excited to have a home course advantage, as well as showcasing some of the top collegiate women golfers.” TPC Tampa Bay’s General Manager Craig Cliver, PGA, said, “Our relationship with USF is great and the Women’s Golf Team even better. One of our favorite employees, Kelli, was just was hired as an Assistant Golf Coach for them working for Coach Prats, and loving working with her at her alma mater. Of all the things I love about our relationship, one of the most rewarding things about having the Women’s Team out here is that it captures our biggest growth opportu-
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The USF Women’s Golf Team invites you to come enjoy their FUNdraiser, Nine & Wine on April 22nd at beautiful TPC Tampa Bay! GO BULLS! nities in the game of golf, women and youth! You can’t help but drafting off their enthusiasm as they are embarking on chasing their dreams as Student Athletes, whether it is to be a Professional Golfer or a Professional in another manner with a fantastic education and brilliant experiences over their college career. These women are really at the launch of the rest of their lives and the game of golf will always
be an integral part of the experience.” On the beautiful windy day in February when I visited, the coaches were very pleased with the team’s recent performance at Florida State University, and though they didn’t win, they had some shining moments. Coach Prats shared, “Our senior Nicole Autrique shot the low round of the day with a score of 67, which was 5 under par.”
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Women’s Team. “During my senior year in 2012, we were in the Big East Conference and beat Notre Dame by one shot to win the tournament.” That feeling – that elation of being on top – is what these coaches are aiming for.
Coach Tiffany Prats has been leading the team since July 2016. The Gainesville native played college golf at the University of Miami. “This first year has been about rebuilding the team and the USF Women’s Golf brand. At one time, USF Women’s Golf was one of the top teams in the country and I look forward to getting us back to that place.” Assistant Coach Kelli Pry was a USF Bull, playing golf on the USF
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Save the Date for Nine & Wine, April 22nd at TPC Tampa Bay TPC Tampa Bay and the USF Women’s Golf Team invite you to join in the fun at the upcoming Nine & Wine fundraising event on April 22nd. The entry fee to participate in the 4person scramble tournament and the after-party featuring wine, beer and delicious fare from ¡CUATRO is $150 per person, which includes dinner and a tee gift. The nine-hole tournament will feature wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres at every third hole, and of course, the BIG PARTY afterwards! If you’d like more information about upcoming tournaments, log on to www.gousfbulls.com and if you’d like to participate in or inquire about sponsorships for the upcoming Nine & Wine event, please contact Coach Tiffany Prats at prats@usf.edu .
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“Ledo Pizza” secret.” Even Patty’s 13-year-old granddaughter who made her first appearance at the pizzeria as a newborn and danced into patrons’ hearts as an apron-wearing toddler, is planning to help her Nana in the family business. Now Michael's 15 month old daughter can be found at Ledo from time to time greeting the customers with her beautiful smile. Tucked into the corner of a shopping complex on North Dale Mabry, if not for the huge billowing yellow flag that can be seen as far down Dale Mabry as the Home Depot, many people would drive right by without knowing the gem that awaits them. This is a special place where the pizza is square; the dough is made fresh every two hours; the sauce is slightly on the sweeter side and cheese is a smoked provolone, not your typical mozzarella. Maryland transplants literally travel for miles to get a taste of home in their thin flaky crust.
Patty rattled off a list of locations that her fans travel from, memorized by heart, “Key West, Jacksonville, Daytona, Orlando, Sarasota, Lakeland, Ana Maria Island-“ Customers have even come from as far as Alabama to get a taste of their favorite addiction. Hundreds, if not thousands of names, are autographed across the front wall – customers originally from Maryland who appreciate the work that goes into an authentic Ledo Pizza. The only Ledo Pizza in Florida, for those not willing to invest the time or gas, Ledo Pizza sends their pizza, partially-baked and frozen, via Fed Ex for a next morning delivery. Customers can even take the famous addictive sauce home. Patty sells a quart of their secret sauce for just $4.99. There will never be slices sitting under a warming light here. It may take a little longer to get your order, but everything is fresh, made to order and even Oprah agreed – it’s worth the wait. The former-Queen of Daytime TV deemed it one of the top five best pizza chains in the world. With an advance phone call, Patty
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can cater a party, with customers coming in to pick up pizza and she’s just as happy to have a birthday, retirement, anniversary, graduation and any other celebration on site at the pizzeria. Ledo’s Pizza serves beer and wine, but it is still a family-friendly atmosphere seating 76 inside and 20 more in outdoor seating. Outside, Ledo Pizza’s customers can have paws. Well behaved dogs are welcomed in the pet-friendly patio area. For those with food sensitivities,
Patty offers a small gluten-free pizza crust whose toppings can be customized to order. Only the meatballs are not gluten-free, allowing for a variety of delicious choices. Besides quality products, it’s the customer service that is the key ingredient to the success of this family business. For many regulars, Patty has their drinks on the table before they even order. She doesn’t need a notepad to jot down the order; oftentimes customers ask, “hey, Patty what did I order last
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time?” She repeats their previous order without a glitch. “When it’s slow, I like to sit with customers and catch up on their lives. Sometimes, they come here to catch up on mine,” she said and laughed. “But I don’t have a life- this is my personal life. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I don’t see myself ever retiring. I’ll be 90 and still taking orders.” Either Michael or Patty or both are on-site every day of the week.
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Their customer’s satisfaction is just that important to them. In fact, their customers aren’t just patrons. At Patty and Michael’s Carrollwood Ledo Pizza, they’re simply called family. Ledo Pizza is located at 14432 North Dale Mabry and is open 11am-9am Monday through Thursday, 11am-10pm on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9pm on Sunday. Customers can connect with Ledo Pizza on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and join
Michael and Patty Trevethan their email club for exclusive member specials. Ledo Pizza sells gift cards and can provide gift certificates for door prize fundraisers. Ledo Pizza also offers free wifi. Daily Specials are Monday- $6 Calzone or Stromboli, Tuesday- $5 Baked Cheese Fries, Wednesday- $5
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Italian Salad. EVERYDAY CARRY-OUT SPECIALS - 14 Cheese Pizza & 6 JUMBO Wings $14.99 and 14 Cheese Pizza & Italian Salad $12.99. For more information, call 813.964.5700 or visit ledopizza.com.
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Congratulations to Amanda Moore, Recipient of Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award By Kim Thomas Writing about the people who receive Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award always is inspiring, but this latest recipient truly humbled me and I believe Dr. Amir Shirmohammad (Dr. Shirmo) and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge at Trinity Family Physicians feel the same way. Fourteen-year-old Amanda Moore is an A student at Gulf High School, a volleyball player on her school’s team, a junior league bowler, and a philanthropist with a heart that will bowl you over! Selling candy at the local bowling alley, Amanda has raised more than $10,000 over the past four years, and every cent goes to helping families in need through her partnership with Pasco Kids First. This young lady is so impressive in her quest to help others that we hope reading her story will inspire you to make the effort to help Amanda help Pasco Kids First, and to give – even if it is just a little, because so many people have so little. So how does an ordinary child do something extraordinary? One box of candy at a time, that’s how. Amanda and her mom Amy love to bowl and both are on leagues, so Lane Glo on Old County Road 54 in New Port Richey is kind of a second home for them. Four years ago, young Amanda started selling candy bars for $1 each at Lane Glo to raise money for a tournament. Soon she’d sold enough boxes of candy (at a profit of $12 per box) to cover her costs. Amanda’s mom Amy recalls, “When we showed up without a box of candy, people wanted to know where the candy was. I said, you mean if we show up here with more
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candy, you’re going to keep buying it?” Enough people said yes and the Lane Glo managers liked that it was for a good cause, so Amy decided to let Amanda keep selling candy, but with their needs met, this single mom took the opportunity to help her daughter grow in ways that a ruler can’t measure. Amy shares, “I said why don’t you use the money you make to help people? I let her know how many families we could help.” Amanda was thrilled, so Amy started searching and was referred to Becky Bennett, MHA at Pasco Kids First Children’s Advocacy Center. This is a great fit because Becky Bennett has dedicated her career and life to helping families and children in Pasco County. It was Becky who sent a press release about Amanda’s fundraising to Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles, and knowing of the Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award, I nominated Amanda. Since then I’ve been in contact with Becky, who says of Amanda, “She is amazing! And there is so much more... just wait until you hear all of the things she does in the community not only just for us. And she is an A student and champion bowler!”
Lunch with Santa. Once again, this past Christmas she was able to brings gifts to three families in Pasco Kids First Healthy Families Program. One story after another, Amanda and her mom Amy, help to bring joy to people, and not just children. Amy shares, “Amanda says, ‘Everyone deserves a Christmas,’ so we help the whole family.” Looking through a stack of photos at the many gifts through the years shows a multitude of toys, as well as tool sets, small appliances, household necessities, and much more. Amy recalls, “The first young mother they asked us to help only asked for a mop and a broom –just basic necessities - and then we found out that she didn’t have a bed and the baby didn’t have a crib. We started telling people and were able to get them a bed and crib, too.” “A lot of kids my age don’t know what other people go through,” says Amanda, who was once like that too. “The first year, I didn’t know what those families were like.”
Dr. Shirmo and Amanda Another time, the call came from a caseworker working with a family in desperate need of a car seat. “We just hopped in the car and went to Walmart and were able to buy it for them.”
“Put Your Heart Into It” Just by selling candy at the bowling alley, Amanda began sponsoring families through Pasco Kids First in 2013 and has raised more than $10,000 to help families in need. Amanda has donated coats to patients at Good Samaritan Clinic and continues to volunteer weekly at James Malowe Elementary School. She has donated to Pasco Kids First’s
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Amy (left) and Amanda (center) pose with one of the families they donated gifts to in December 2016 Dr. Shirmo wanted to know what Trinity Family Physicians could do to help, “What can we do to help you? What do you want, Amanda?” Her candid reply, “I don’t want people to just give me money, I want people to put their heart into it.” Donations Accepted at Trinity Family Physicians Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge are putting their hearts into it and Trinity Family Physicians’ office, located at 1817 Cypress Drive, Suite 101 in
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Trinity, is now a drop-off location for donations to Pasco Kids First and Amanda’s philanthropic candy sales. If you’d like to donate money for candy, please put it in a sealed envelope and leave at front desk. Also accepted are checks made out to Pasco Kids First (a non-profit so donations are tax deductible), which can be left with the front desk at Trinity Family Physicians. We contacted Becky Bennett at Pasco Kids First to get a list of needed items and compiled a list of items that can be left in the donation box at
Trinity Family Physicians’ lobby. The following list of needed items were given to us by Becky Bennett at Pasco Kids First.
services to children who are not reimbursed by our state funders.” Donations also can be made online at www.PascoKidsFirst.org.
NEEDED ITEMS Diapers, Children’s Underwear and Baby Supplies: In cases of sexual abuse, sometimes the children’s undergarments need to be taken for evidence or destroyed. Bus Passes: Used for families and teens to come to the Children’s Advocacy Center for trauma therapy appointments. Gift Cards and Journals for teens receiving counseling: Many times teens are overlooked when it comes to their personal needs and during the holidays. Child Safety Items (outlet plugs, cabinet locks, smoke detectors, etc.): Becky says, “We are actually actively looking for a donation (or funding to purchase) at least 50 door alarms for a campaign we are going to do with the Sheriff’s Office in April due to several child drowning deaths last year. Two mothers were arrested after their children died in ponds.” Checks: “Checks are always appreciated to assist us in purchasing the above when there is a need and to provide the needed therapy
Nominate Someone for the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award” Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award will continue to honor individuals who make a difference. If you know someone who makes a difference in the lives of others in Tampa Bay, Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles want to hear from you! Please submit your nominees (and tell us why they qualify) for the next Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award by email at editorial@nnlflorida.com. Trinity Family Physicians and Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles ask that you please share your thoughts and comments with us on our facebook pages: facebook.com/trinityfamilyphysicians and facebook.com/neighborhoodnewsl ifestyles. Trinity Family Physicians is located at 1817 Cypress Brook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Find more information about Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad online at www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com.
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Your Kids Can Have a Blast This Summer at Camp By Marcy Sanford From making new friends to learning new skills or perfecting favorite hobbies summer camp can be more than just a place for your child to spend the day while you’re at work. A great summer camp will make them excited to come back the next day and be one they’ll still be talking about next summer. To help you on your search, here are a few of our favorite camps in the area.
Arts & Dance Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Rd., Carrollwood (813) 269-1310 www.carrollwoodcenter.org Children will explore all different types of art through music, theatre, visual art, dance, and crafts activities each day. Ages 4 – 12
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Japanese gyotaku prints, dot paintings and more. Ages 6 – 12
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Elite Animation Academy 9634 W. Linebaugh Ave., Westchase (813) 321-3939 www.eliteanimationacademy.com Campers can choose from 20 individual weekly camps based on drawing, creative animation and digital animation. Ages 8 – 18
Rockatar 12631 Race Track Rd., Westchase (813) 749-7150 www.rockataracademy.com Students learn music and singing, and play keyboard, piano, guitar, bass guitar, and drums, work together to form a band, and end the week with a concert. Ages 4 – 12
Tampa Museum of Art 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Downtown (813) 274-8130 www.tampamuseum.org Students will explore classical art traditions and contemporary art concepts while experimenting with a variety of art media to create original works of art. Inspired by gallery visits, the museum landscape, and layers of art history, students will enjoy a summer filled with art. Ages 6 – 13
Westchase Music School 11301 Countryway Blvd., Westchase (813) 925-0102 www.westchasemusicschool.com Campers learn music notation, basic music terminology, and music appreciation through fun games. Students will learn how to compose their own songs. Ages 4 – 12
Pure Art Tampa 9517 W. Linebaugh, Westchase (813) 563-9577 www.purearttampa.com Students will come home with their own masterpieces and learn about a variety of art techniques including surrealism, chalk pastels,
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Protential Sports Various Locations (813) 843-9640 www.protentialsports.com Flag football, basketball, tennis, and aquatics camps for boys and girls of all athletic levels. Ages 3 – 17 La Fleur’s Gymnastics 10205 Anderson Rd., Tampa (813) 264-5000 www.lafleurstampa.com Gymnastics instruction, games, ball skills, swimming and more combined to give your child a fitness boost. Ages 4 and older
Horses In the Breeze Ranch 7539 Gardner Rd., Citrus Park (813) 264-1919 www.inthebreezeranch.com Each camper is assigned their own horse and receives horse riding lessons and gets to go on trail rides on the 300 acre property. Ages 5 – 17
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The Red Ranch 11604 Innsfields Dr., Odessa (866) 888-7131 www.theredranchfl.com Learn to care for horses, meet a wide range of other farm animals and learn fun facts about them, learn the basic fundamentals of riding. Participate in archery, kickball, soccer, basketball, tug-o-war, relay races and arts and crafts. Ages 5 and up Happy Talk Farm 16749 Whirley Rd., Lutz (813) 968-1168 www.happytalkfarm.com Horsemanship camp with daily riding lessons and challenging and fun horse activities. Students grow in selfconfidence, stable and horse knowledge and respect for themselves, others and their equine partners. Ages 5 and up Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy 1108 Altamont Ln., Odessa (813) 368-0666 www.suncoaststable.com Horsemanship camps where campers learn about horse safety,
grooming, tacking up, riding and caring for horses. Ages 5 – 18
Engineering & Science Adventures in Engineering 10701 Sheldon Rd., Citrus Park (813) 454-3115 www.adventuresinengineering.org Campers explore, discover, create, and have fun in project-based camps that develop the innovative thinking needed for today’s world. Ages 6 – 12
Every Topic You Can Think Of Camp IDS 12015 Orange Grove Dr., Carrollwood (813) 961-3087 www.corbettprep.com More than 60 different camps are available and with half-day camps, campers can try two very different activities during the day - archery or broadcasting in the morning and painting or cooking in the afternoon. Academic camps include math, science, reading, writing and technology. Chinese, French and
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Spanish language camps available. Ages 5 – 17 Carrollwood Day School 1515 W. Bearss Ave., Carrollwood (813) 920-2288 www.carrollwooddayschool.org Offers a wide array of activities from sports to art to robotics. Ages 6 – 18 Berkeley Preparatory School 4811 Kelly Rd., Tampa (813) 885-1673 www.berkeleyprep.org More than 100 camps offered everything from robotics to debate, fine arts to woodworking and any sport your child wants to play. Ages 4 – 18 Academy at the Lakes 2331 Collier Pkwy., Land O’ Lakes (813) 948-7600 www.academyatthelakes.com Camps offering many activities, including sports, arts, recreation, science, technology, and academic review. Ages 3 – 14
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Mike Hancock Named as President & New Board of Directors Named for the 2017 Carrollwood Bar Association By: Gabrielle Piloto Attorney Mike Hancock was recently named President of the Carrollwood Bar Association for the second year in a row. Mike is proud to represent this organization for a second term. Mike Hancock leads the 14 person board of directors who are in charge of organizing all aspects of the Carrollwood Bar Association. This includes organizing prominent speakers to give presentations at monthly luncheons, many of which give the attending attorneys “CLE” or Continuing Legal Education credits they are required to obtain by the Florida Bar. Other duties of Mr. Hancock include organizing and managing various committees, planning events and programs, community outreach and membership recruitment. The board members other than Mr. Hancock include the following: Adria
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2017 Carrollwood Bar Association Board Beenhakker Dickey (VP) , Bob Wise (Treasurer) , Martin Bubley (Secretary), Heidi Bassett, Derek Usman, James Loper, Nancy Jacobs ,
Daniel Bubley ,Linda Clark, Paul Elliott, Joseph Kalish, Claire Saady and Dan Saxe; all are lawyers in the North Tampa area.
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Established in 2000, the mission of the Carrollwood Bar Association is to serve its members and the residents of the Carrollwood area by fostering respect for the law, advancing the competent and ethical practice of the legal profession, and by providing programs to its members that will enhance their practice and enrich their experience in the legal profession. The Carrollwood Bar Association has contributed over $120,000 to area charities, churches and synagogues, including Operation Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels and Bay Area Legal Services. Spearheaded by Mr. Hancock, part of 2016’s charitable contributions went to another Carrollwood organization, The Community Food Pantry which serves food and groceries to over 400 families monthly with weekly and special event distribution days. Mike Hancock graduated from
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counsel for the Original Carrollwood Civic Association from 2005 through 2016. Other organizations Mike Hancock is involved in include the Carrollwood Area Business Association, Florida Justice Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, the Hillsborough County Bar and BNI. Attorney Mike Hancock has been practicing personal injury litigation for 28 years in which time he has earned honors such as an “AV-Preeminent” rating my Martindale-Hubbell, a “Superb/10”
rating on Avvo, membership in the Million Dollar Advocated Forum, named a Florida SuperLawyer for multiple years and a “Top Rated Attorney” rating in Tampa voted on by thousands of other attorneys in Tampa Magazine. To learn more about the Carrollwood Bar Association please visit www.carrollwoodbar.com and to learn more about Mike Hancock, visit hancockinjuryattorneys.com.
2017 Carrollwood Bar Association Officeholders St. Lawrence Catholic School and Jesuit High School in Tampa. He went on to study at the University of Florida and South Texas College of Law. Attorney Mike Hancock founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996, a personal injury law firm
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Sydney Has a Sister Scholarship Foundation Giving recognition to children whose siblings suffer from Autism is the main goal of the Sydney Has a Sister Scholarship Foundation. The cost of a higher education is expensive and can be a burden to many families. Sydney Has a Sister recognizes the sacrifices students have to make for the benefit of their sibling with autism. All proceeds collected are awarded to college bound students who have supported their family and sibling(s) impacted by this condition. Some of the funds are also allocated for other good causes, like purchasing school supplies and holiday gifts for people impacted with autism. The non-profit organization, created by Ernie and Becky Black of Land O’ Lakes, started in 2013 when Becky, a career specialist at Sunlake High in Land O’ Lakes, went looking for scholarship money for her eldest daughter, Sydney. The Blacks have two lovely daughters, Sydney and Regan. Regan is autistic, and the sacrifices Sydney has made and the tribulations she has had to overcome, inspired her parents to form the Sydney Has a Sister
scholarship program. While researching scholarship opportunities, Becky discovered there were no options for kids like her daughter Sydney, a spunky, sweet, caring and extremely smart teen who had long embraced the role of sister, caregiver and best friend to Regan. So almost 5 years ago, in 2013, the Blacks created one. In the first two years of the foundation, the family raised an unbelievable amount of almost $45,000! After recruiting many volunteers to assist the several fund raising efforts and activities, the Blacks were able to award six $1,000 scholarships in 2014, fourteen in 2015, and twenty four in 2016. The funds were also used to buy classroom supplies for students with disabilities at Lake Myrtle Elementary in Land O’ Lakes, Weightman Middle School in Wesley Chapel and Wesley Chapel High School. But they did not stop there! Some of the funds were also used to acquire holiday gifts for adults with autism. The non-profit organization has had multiple successful events since
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Regan and Sydney have been best friends since they were young girls the very beginning, such as superhero pub crawls, yearly golf scramble, and scavenger hunts amongst others. This year is started off strong with the huge success of the “Heroes vs Villains” Soho Pub Crawl. An upcoming event you will not want to miss is the “Casino Night” happening on April 28, 2017 over at the CL Space in Ybor City, located at 1911 N 13th St
w100, Tampa, FL 33605. Tickets are $50 per person and it includes $500 in "gambling money", food, drinks, music, games and more! For game table sponsorship please email sydneyhasasister@gmail.com For more information about all the events and the Sydney Has a Sister Foundation please log on to www.sydneyhasasister.com
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