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Medical Weight Loss, LLC For many people, losing weight is at the top of their bucket list. For others, it is the only way to become, and feel healthy again. Many of us have tried yo-yo diets, or buy the expensive celebrity promoted trends, that pop up in social media and TV and radio commercial hype. The failed weight loss remains, and people continue to be discouraged. However, Medical Weight Loss, LLC at (813) 269-SLIM has been proving since 2007, that weight loss, whether 10 pounds or 120 pounds, can be done safely, affordably and successfully! Many
different diseases, such as diabetes, auto-immune and thyroid problems and heart disease, are linked to being overweight. We know about these things. Weight loss is not just a matter of looking good, but, is a medical program of improving your health and reducing your risks. Feeling better, is also a great byproduct of slimming down. Medical Weight Loss, LLC (269- SLIM), opened in 2007, and is headed by Dr. Gail Jachimek. The main clinic is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road. Their other weight See “Weight Loss” on page 28.
Ken Corrales, CPA for your Business and Personal Accounting Needs By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Tax season – two words that send chills down the spines of ill-prepared taxpayers. For so many every year, taxes become a last-minute struggle for both individuals and businesses. Individuals are not always sure about what deductions they can take or how their year’s efforts from a tax standpoint will play out. Businesses must take
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor Carla Selby.................................3 Calendar and News Briefs.................................6-7 Club Pilates Carrollwood 1-Year Anniversary......10-11 Divorce Without War..........................................14
Cabana Spas..................................................20-21 Dr. Bishara - Bay Premier Dentistry...............24-25
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the time at year end to shore up their accounting transactions and make sense of the year’s activities. This includes year-end tax planning and strategies, payroll and sales taxes, bookkeeping, budgeting, expense analysis and many other issues. These issues can be overwhelming to those with very little understanding of the tax code or maintaining a company and maximizing profit. See “Ken Corrales” on page 26.
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Happy New Year From The Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles Family!
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I am very pleased to have the opportunity to wish you, our readers, our neighbors, our friends, a very happy new year 2018. On behalf of the entire Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles team, I would like to express our gratitude for your continuous support and readership. 2017 was a very busy and challenging year for us at Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, as we underwent major and significant changes. With a brand new name that better reflects our extensive reach, and a more modern design that strives to keep up with the times, Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles continues to evolve but always maintaining it's position as the premier community news and restaurant guide in the city. I hope everyone is feeling a bit rejuvenated this January 2018. It's always good to start a new year strong as we're facing a new set of
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challenges, new adventures and new opportunities with a clean slate ahead. If you were not victorious in meeting your resolutions in 2017, don't worry! Keep on keeping on, don't give up and make 2018 your year! Just stay strong and determined, and make sure you set realistic goals for yourself. If your resolutions include traveling all over the world or getting in the best shape of your life, you've already set yourself up for failure. When you aim to do too much, you scatter your energy and reduce your chances of success. Instead, try to concentrate your will on just one concrete small goal at a time, and be specific about it. So for instance, instead of saying, "I will get in the best shape of my life," resolve to say "I will lose 10lbs by the end of the year," or "I will exercise at least twice a week this year." If your resolution is to "see the
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world," resolve to "travel somewhere new at least three times this year." Whatever you plan on doing, just don't rush it, rushing can make or break your plans. When you rush into a last-minute promise, without really prepping for it, you're less likely to see it through. Smaller goals are easier to achieve and measure, and believe me, small changes always make the biggest difference. Finally, with all the unrest and intolerance in the world, I sincerely hope you and your loved ones find peace and a have a safe, healthy and above all happy new year 2018.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Monster Jam Monster Jam is a live motorsport event tour and television show operated by Feld Entertainment. The series is sanctioned under the umbrella of the United States Hot Rod Association and takes place primarily in the United States. Date(s): January 13, 2018 Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33607 http://tampa.eventful.com/ev ents/monster-jam-/E0-001106632461-2
Florida Wedding Expo: Tampa THE BIGGEST WEDDING EXPO OF THE YEAR Everything for your wedding...all in one place, in one afternoon! 100+ VENDOR EXHIBITS! ALL BRIDES ENTERED TO WIN 100+ GIVEAWAYS, 15+ GRAND PRIZES, 3 HONEYMOONS & FREE WEDDING SERVICES! • FIRST 500 GENERAL
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ADMISSION BRIDES receive $1,000 in Wedding Expo Dollars (WEDs) to spend with participating vendors and a $200 gift card for Symbolize It. • VIP BRIDES receive a “Because I'm the Bride” t-shirt, a VIP Bride Swag Bag, and an extra $1,000 in Wedding Expo Dollars (WEDs). • ALL VIP TICKETHOLDERS are granted early access to seating for the "Style Down the Aisle" fashion show, and entry into exclusive VIP prize drawings! Date(s): January 14, 2018
Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Admission: $12 - $35 Location: 333 S Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 https://www.eventbrite.com/
Tampa Job Fair 2018 Are you in the market for a job or a new career in Tampa Florida? Have you been sending resumes to employers and wonder why they have not got back to you? The key is being able to get in front of the right person who is hiring. At our Tampa job fair, you will meet hiring managers from
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the top companies in Tampa. Put on your best attire and dress to impress the companies that may be your next employer. At our job fair, you will be able to interview with multiple companies all in the same location on the same day, giving you a greater opportunity to get hired. Date(s): January 25, 2018 Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: 700 North Westshore Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 https://www.besthirecareerfair s.com/job-fairs/tampa-job-fairs/
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long Parade of Pirates, unloading untold Gasparilla treasures for visitors and locals to plunder. The third largest parade in the United States, the Parade of Pirates is attended by 300,000 onlookers, many donning period-themed pirate garb. The festivities continue into the evening at the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival with live music, food and entertainment. Date(s): January 27, 2018 Hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Admission: FREE Location: 333 S Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 https://www.visittampabay.co m/tampa-events/gasparillaseason/gasparilla-pirate-fest/
BandAids For Bridge 2018 Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2018 Invasion starts at 11:00 a.m. | Parade at 2 p.m. Named for pirate Jose Gaspar, who terrorized the coastal waters of West Florida during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Tampa's annual Gasparilla celebration begins with
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the Gasparilla Invasion. Over 750 swashbucklers invade Tampa Bay aboard the majestic pirate ship "Jose Gasparilla," kicking off a full schedule of pirate-themed events. Once ashore, the captain and his Mystic Krewe celebrate their takeover of the city with a four-mile
You are invited to attend the Annual Band Aids for Bridge Benefit, hosted by the students at the Morsani College of Medicine, to benefit the Bridge Clinic. The Bridge Clinic is a student run clinic that provides medical care for those in our community living below the poverty line. This year our show will take place on Friday, February 2nd from 7-
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11PM and will be hosted by Dr. Charles Lockwood, Dean of USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. We hope you can join us for an evening of delicious cuisine, silent auction, talented performers, and dancing to support the Bridge Clinic here in Tampa! Date(s): February 2, 2018 Hours: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: 4121 N 50th St Tampa, FL 33610 https://www.813area.com/ta mpa/northtampa/events/277346/bandaids-f or-bridge-2018.htm
Billy Joel William Martin Joel is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised on Long Island, New York, places which have a heavy influence on his songs. Date(s): February 9, 2018 Hours: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 http://tampa.eventful.com/ev ents/billy-joel-/E0-001107803628-8
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Club Pilates Carrollwood Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary January 20 & 21 By Marcy Sanford Club Pilates Carrollwood will be celebrating their 1-Year Anniversary on January 20 -21. They’ll have great specials available to members and new members as well as free giveaways and health vendors. If you’ve been interested in learning more about Pilates, now is an excellent time to do so. During the past year Club Pilates has gained a devoted and loyal following in Carrollwood. “ I love this place! I've tried almost all the niche studios and this has been by far my favorite (and most affordable),” said Robin D. “I don't think at the end of a workout class I've ever said, ‘it's already been an hour, can I stay for the next class?’ The classes vary so you never get bored, and no matter your fitness level, the instructors explain every move, help you as needed and explain the reason behind each
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exercise--what you're working, why the right form is important. I do triathlons and Pilates has helped me with all three, getting stronger. It's also helped me in day-to-day. Better posture and much less ‘morning soreness’ when waking up. Highly recommend checking out a class, but be warned, it's incredibly addictive!” Owner Nathan Philyaw loves hearing comments like that from Club Pilates members and looks forward to spreading the joy and benefits of Pilates to new members in 2018. Nathan worked in the health industry for years as a pharmacist but wanted to start a business that would help people stay healthy. “Club Pilates offers a chance for people to put their health first and to take care of themselves. It is time that you can give back to you. It has been a wonderful year helping members achieve their fitness goals and building relationships in the community.” Pilates is a great exercise class that
The Club Pilates crew can help you make your health a priority in 2018! can really make a difference in your health and physique without taking a toll on your body. All classes at Club Pilates incorporate the reformer machine, which allows your body to work with resistance that can make you stronger and leaner in less time. Even though Pilates exercises
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concentrate on your core, it conditions the whole body, even down to your ankles and feet. Over time you’ll gain leaner muscles and more flexibility. If you’ve never tried the Reformer machine, you’ll be amazed at how strong you’ll feel after one class. “I have been very interested in
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to introduce you to the Reformer machine and proper technique.
spinal health since 2009,” said instructor Sevdije Lika. “Everything we do now with texting and computers is hard on our posture and shoulders. It takes strength to hold good posture. Pilates can help you stand better and improve your back health.” Pilates is good for people of all ages and different levels of fitness. It can even help you recover from a sports injury and prevent future ones. Nathan says they have members as young as 12 and as old as 80 who come to the classes at Club Pilates in Carrollwood. “Great instructors and staff, clean facility and convenient schedules,” said Lisa C. “Every class
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is a challenging but rewarding workout. I especially appreciate that the instructors are great about adjusting to seamlessly accommodate individual's needs and injuries while maintaining a great overall flow to the class. After a month of attending classes regularly, I feel so much better and I can definitely say that Club Pilates is an addictive game changer!” Club Pilates offers classes for beginners to advanced and has private training for those looking to take their practice to the next level. There are only 12 participants in each 50-minute class so even during the group classes you’ll get plenty of personal attention. If you’re new to Pilates you can take a free intro class
Classes offered at Club Pilates include: CP Reformer Flow – the signature Reformer class that will strengthen and lengthen your entire body. Instructors use the Reformer, springboard, EXO-Chair, barre, TRX and more to give each class variety and effectively work out every muscle in your body. CP F.I.T. – mixes high-intensity, calorie-blasting cardio work and lower-intensity, Pilates-based strength training. This boot camp style class burns more calories in less time. Energetic Cardio Pilates – experience an aerobic workout that won’t stress the joints. This high energy, low impact class teaches you how to use the Pilates jumpboard to perform plyometric moves. CP Center + Balance – re-center and balance your body with deep stretches that will reduce soreness and muscle fatigue, improve performance, decrease risk of injury and increase blood flow to you muscles. CP Control – sculpt and tone your legs and glutes with a barre workout that is exclusive to Club Pilates. Gliding discs, fitness balls and
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free weights will strengthen your entire body while the barre exercises will increase your balance, stability and control. CP Restore – experience the benefits of foam rolling and myofascial release that combines Reformer movements and functionally programmed TriggerPoint Therapy. This signature class is proven to reduce cellulite and muscle soreness as well as increase performance and reduce the risk of injury. CP Suspend – a Reformer-based workout that combines Pilates work with the incredibly effective TRX suspension training system. Stability challenges will enhance strength, coordination, mobility and balance. This is an excellent class for all types of athletes including runners, golfers, tennis players and cyclists. No matter what your fitness goal, Club Pilates has a class for you. Make your health a priority in 2018. Visit Club Pilates today. Club Pilates Carrollwood is located at 13254 North Dale Mabry Hwy. They offer classes 7 days a week. For more information or to sign up for a class, call (813) 773-3880 or visit www.clubpilates.com/carrollwood.
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Divorce Without War Gives Hope to Those Faced with Dissolving Their Marriage by Deborah Bostock-Kelley
According to the CDC, the provisional number of divorces (and annulments) in the United States was over 800,000 in a population of over 258 million people from 2000-2015. Divorce can be costly, painful and hard on both the couple making the final, permanent break and oftentimes, the children caught in the crossfire. With a background of 8 years as an assistant state attorney doing child support enforcement, Derek Lucas discovered that mediation in family law was often a kinder and gentler option than litigation. Serving the North Tampa area for four years, Divorce Without War guides couples through the divorce process, mediating all issues related to divorce. It is Derek Lucas’s goal to make the process of divorce and the transition to a post-divorce relationship as easy as possible without seeking litigation. Helping couples achieve a peaceful, low-cost divorce, the confidential divorce mediation company promotes healthy relationships and positive emotional well-being for both spouses going through a difficult process. Derek mediates standard and intricate issues related to divorce including, but not limited to custody, co-parenting plans, marital property and debts, child support, alimony, visitation, timesharing, post-divorce disputes, benefits and insurance. He offers a free consultation to answer any questions and to get a feel for whether mediation is the right option for the couple. Generally, most people are more in agreement than they want to admit. If they want to move forward,
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Derek offers four hours of mediation for $850. He also has drafting services that are based on the income and assets of the parties. “Florida is a no-fault state, meaning one party in the couple needs to want the divorce for the divorce to be possible. That generally lets them know that they don’t have a choice and can make some choices of how to go through the process of divorce. All cases related to family law in Florida have to go through mediation,” Derek explained. “We try to preempt people from filing. We work mostly pro se litigants – that is people who haven’t gotten representation from an attorney. Some have representation, but since mediation is required, the couple will come in for mediation before moving into litigation.” Mediation helps with divorce as it gives the couple the ability to make decisions without a timeclock of the court. “When you file with the court, a deadline starts – a timeclock starts- so if people are a little more hesitant at what they want to do, starting a mediation prior to them filing anything gives them the ability to take their time,” he said. “A lot of times one person wants the divorce more than the other. If they’re willing to work together and take the time to work together to go through the process a little slower, sometimes it helps the other party who isn’t onboard with the divorce to prepare and get ready for it. My goal is to try to provide that alternative to the traditional adversarial litigation that comes with family law cases.” Derek also uses mediation to help parents to co-parent and have a better relationship, being able to deal with the other parent better than when they were married. A unique service he offers
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deals with children over 18. The courts don’t review concerns about children over 18 as they are considered legal adults. Mediation provides a way to put into legal writing items like payment for college or other situations facing older children agreed-upon during the marriage. With mediation, the couple can add that type of information into the agreement and when it gets ratified by the court, it becomes a valid agreement that can be enforced through the court. Money and childrearing are key causes of divorce. The empty nest syndrome often results in divorce. After the children being the center of the relationship for so long, the couple discovers they don’t really know their spouse and problems that were buried by the common goal of raising children come bubbling to the surface. But the news is not all bad. Sometimes mediation may even result in reconciliation. Oftentimes the worst offenders in a marriage are the lack of communication, an imbalance of
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power, and arguing about parenting and finances. Improving communication, speaking out rather than holding things in, results in a stronger bond, thus a stronger improved marriage. If the marriage does have to end, Derek wants the couple to be able to be at their child’s graduation or wedding together amicably. “What we try and do is focus on what is needed in their family as opposed to some kind of cookiecutter system. We try to wrap our process around what’s going on with them so that they can hopefully be successful in reaching an agreement,” he said. “The main thing we try to do is to keep the family together. Even if the marriage has to end, the family doesn’t have to.” Divorce without War is located at 13920 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 2. For more information about mediation services or to schedule your free consultation, call 813.527.0343 or visit www.divorcewithoutwar.com. Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
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1-800-GOT-JUNK? – Just Point and Junk Disappears away almost any material we can fit in our trucks, without you ever lifting a finger. We’ll remove junk from wherever it’s located and we won’t leave a dent or speck of dirt behind.”
By: Marcy Sanford Like your own personal magic genie, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can make your junk disappear. Locally owned and operated, they have been helping families and businesses reclaim their space for 13 years. Owners Troy and Rachelle White contribute their company’s success to the word of mouth referrals from the hundreds of happy customers they’ve serviced over the years. Troy and Rachelle pride themselves on the great customer service that they and all the employees at 1-800- GOT-JUNK? provide to their customers. “We are committed to providing our customers with upfront rates, and on-time friendly, professional service that exceeds their expectations,” says Troy. “Often we can show up on the same day. All you have to do is point at the pile of junk you want removed and we’ll take care of the rest.” One Item or 100: “No job is too big or too small,” says Troy. “Our friendly professional haulers will handle almost any kind of junk as long as it is non-hazardous. We pick up single
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items or can handle multiple truckloads of junk for commercial and residential clients. Our friendly, uniformed drivers will do all the lifting for you, clean up and haul your junk away. More than 70 percent of what we haul away is recycled or reused and our haulers will do the sorting for you to determine if something should go to the dump, local charities or recycle centers. We have even taken small boats, engine blocks, sheds and docks. We can take
1-800-GOT-JUNK? has a new expanded warehouse which Troy says gives them the space to keep even more items out of the landfill. More than 70 percent of the junk that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? hauls away is donated to charities, recycled or taken to the transfer station to be made into energy. Nationwide, 1- 800-GOT-JUNK? has saved more than 2.4 billions pounds of junk from the landfill. Troy says, “Our employees will sort through your junk and pull out the pieces that can be reused, recycled, or repurposed so that you don’t have to.”
Commercial Property Clean Up 1-800-GOT-JUNK? also expertly handles office and commercial property junk removal. Recently they cleaned out a 7-½ acre building. Troy
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says they hauled away 100 truckloads of debris. They work with contractors, property managers, real estate agents, apartment managers and other businesses. They also specialize in foreclosure and estate clean outs, as well as tenant trash outs. 1-800- GOTJUNK? is fully licensed and insured and their commitment to excellence will ensure that your home or place of business is spotless in no time.
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upbeat and extremely competent in loading so as to minimize cost. The team was diligent in the use of their time as well as mine. Overall it was a positive experience. Thank you!”
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They will come to you and give you a free estimate. “Aaron and his crew showed up right on time with a few hours notice, were able to give us a quote, then were able to start right away and even bring another crew to remove all of our debris. All the staff were courteous and worked extremely hard. I will certainly be using them in
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Troy and Rachelle say one of the best parts of their business is the relationships they’ve developed with other business owners in the community and the ability to help local non-profits like the Pinellas County Youth Ranch, Hope Children’s Home and Lighthouse Ministries. “We’ve really enjoyed getting to know the customers that we’ve helped,” said Troy. “Everyone has a different reason for wanting their junk removed and we help them all.” Appliances, mattresses, carpet, tires, printers, yard debris, garbage, furniture, TVs, computers – whatever it is that has taken over your space, 1800-GOT-JUNK? can help. Need to reclaim or clean up your space? Call 1800-GOT-JUNK? All you have to do is point and your junk disappears. To schedule a free estimate of your junk removal call 1-800- GOTJUNK or visit their website www.1800GOTJUNK.com/tampa. They offer same day estimates and same day removal service throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.
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Make 2018 Your Year of Pampering with Cabana Spas By Marcy Sanford
Think you don’t have time or can’t afford a spa visit? Think again. Cabana Spas makes it easy and affordable for you to treat yourself to spa treatments any day of the week. You can call in advance to set up an appointment or just walk right in whenever you’re in need of a little Me time. They have 3 convenient locations in Carrollwood, Downtown Tampa and Wesley Chapel so you can get some pampering time in no matter where you are – home, work or running errands. When you’re at Cabana Spas, you’re able to create your own personal oasis based on your needs and wants for the day. Renew your Skin: Reduce wrinkles and cellulite; perfect your skin and repair collagen in just 15 minutes in Cabana Spa’s Red Light Bed. Originally developed by NASA, the Red Light Bed emits red, low-light wavelengths that help naturally jump-start tissue recovery and other forms of rejuvenation through increased blood flow and collagen stimulation. Clinical studies have shown that red light therapy has healing powers and can be beneficial for increased
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immunity, tissue repair, anti-aging effects, improved joints and more. The Far Infrared Sauna has different lights to help with different conditions. If you are bothered by acne, the blue light is the one you want. If you want to boost collagen, use red. Green will provide you with deep cleaning benefits. No matter which color you choose, Cabana Spas Operations Manager MacKenzie Carr says the sauna will detoxify your body, speed up muscle metabolism and reduce fatigue. She says the sauna is very popular with local athletes who say they do not experience any muscle pain when they use the sauna after a strenuous workout. Cabana Spas also offers skin care with the Lumia LED facial. The lasers concentrate on your face and chest and will improve skin elasticity, produce collagen and erase acne scars. After your facial, hydrate your skin at Cabana Spas’ Hydration Station. You can customize your hydration session in the vitamin steam pod to meet your skin’s needs. Refresh your Body: Cabana Spas has a Far Infrared blanket that, combined with a sauna suit
will help you lose water weight and detoxify your body. MacKenzie says that 5 minutes under the Far Infrared blanket is the equivalent of a 20-minute full-blown cardio workout. While the blanket won’t cause you any muscle pain, daily workouts, stress and routines can. At Cabana Spas you can wash away all your aches and pains with a fully customizable HydroMassage. You can stop and concentrate the massage on a specific part of your body or get a full body massage, you can adjust the pressure and the speed of the massage so that you’ll enjoy every moment and leave feeling like a new person. Relax your Mind: In the Cabana Club room, you’ll find an oxygen bar just for members. While 90% of our everyday energy comes from the oxygen we breath, the air we breathe is only
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24% pure oxygen. No wonder you feel so tired and worn down by the end of the day. At Cabana Spas you can enjoy pure oxygen with added scents to enhance the mood you want. Need to relax, add some lavender. Feeling a little
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stuffed up and sinusy, you want eucalyptus. Got a big presentation or exam coming up, add some cetirizine to wake you up. “It’s a very big energy booster,” says MacKenzie. “We have lots of student who come in here when they have a big project
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they are working on.” Your Own Personal Cabana: When you go to Cabana Spas you’ll be helped by one of the Cabana Hosts who will talk to you about what you’d like to achieve in your session and then help you put together a fully
customized spa day. Spend 15 minutes at Cabana Spas for a quick treatment or a few hours and do it all, it’s up to you. Your Cabana Host will set you up for each treatment and make sure that you have all the products and services you need to optimize your time in your cabana and create your own personal oasis. Affordable Luxury: At Cabana Spas the words affordable and luxury just naturally go together. With a membership it is easy and cost effective for you to treat yourself to a spa day any day of the week. Want to try it out before you commit to a membership or have guests in town in need of some pampering? Cabana Spas offers a $10 Spa Day Special. Cabana Bash: Looking for something fun and unique to do with friends? Cabana Spas offers a Spa Party for up to 10 people where everyone can try any of the services. MacKenzie says they’ve hosted girls’ nights out parties,
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company bonding time and couples’ nights. Whether you visit Cabana Spas by yourself or with others, one thing is guaranteed, you’ll leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and renewed. With a membership you can try all of the services, any day of the week as many times as you want on your own schedule. Through the month of January Cabana Spas will be offering an Elite Membership for $47 – less than a third of the cost of a visit to another spa for just one service - and you get it all. Cabana Spas is located at 17663 N. Dale Mabry Hwy in Lutz. They also have locations in Wesley Chapel and Downtown Tampa. They are open Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Weekends, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (813) 512-8412 or visit www.cabanaspas.com.
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Dr. Bishara Helps Create Healthy Smiles in Carrollwood By Deborah Bostock-Kelley
At 31, in person, Magied Bishara, DDS looks almost too young to be helming a private dental practice, but don’t let his boyish good looks fool you. He is a graduate of University of South Florida and Marquette University, Wisconsin, with years of experience under his belt. After working as an associate in other dental practices for 5 years, Dr. Bishara decided to bring his dentistry skills to Carrollwood, where his new office could be centrally located. A Tampa Bay native, raised in Clearwater, Dr. Bishara knew when he opened his dental practice four months ago, he wanted his patients to feel a sense of calm the minute they opened the door of Bay Premier Dentistry. Instead of the standard sterile
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white walls and yellow fluorescent lighting, the practice is welcoming shades of blue and crisp white lighting offering the most modern,
state-of-the-art equipment currently available. All patients are greeted at the front desk by the friendly smile of Dental
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Coordinator, Diana Bratton. “We have the best technology. Everything is digital – intra-oral cameras,” he said.
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“We have the capability to take a panoramic xray and 3D xray if we’re doing an implant or trying to see a third canal in a tooth if we are doing a root canal.” Dr. Bishara knew that his profession had a legitimate fear attached to it – dentophobia – fear of receiving dental care. He knew that some patients were a little tentative about visiting the dentist, so he offered an alternative approach. A patient
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can visit the practice, talk to Dr. Bishara, see the equipment used, and feel comfortable before scheduling to have any type of procedure done. “I can treat the whole familykids, teens, adults to elderly. I work to create a comfortable environment for my patients. I completely understand their hesitancy especially if they had a bad experience before- my patients are trusting me to work in their mouth. I take very good care of them and do everything I can to make them comfortable,” Dr. Bishara explained. “That was a big reason why I wanted to start my own practice. I wanted to be able to do things the way they should be done. I will do whatever is in the best interest of my patients.” Providing all types of dental services, family services include
dental exam and cleaning, oral cancer screening, mouth and sports guards, pediatric dentistry, scaling and root planning gum therapy, and extractions. Restorative services include root canals, implants, crowns and bridges. Cosmetic services include teeth whitening, porcelain crowns and veneers, as well as, bonding to repair a chipped tooth, fix a gap or cover an erosion spot. “I really enjoy cosmetic cases. Nothing makes me happier than restoring a patient’s smile and allowing them to be confident with how they look.” If the patient need a specialist, Dr. Bishara reaches out to several local specialists in the area. “There’s a lot of great specialists around here that I can refer to,” he said. Bay Premier Dentistry accepts all major PPO dental insurance plans. To make the cost of dental work more affordable for those without dental insurance, Dr. Bishara offers monthly memberships to help patients with and without periodontal disease save on treatments. For more financial flexibility, Bay Premier Dentistry accepts the CareCredit credit card. Dr. Bishara currently offers two specials for new patients $69 exam and x-rays -healthy mouth basic cleaning or $100 off any dental service. The practice’s hours are Monday and Tuesday 9am to
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5pm, extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday 9am 7pm, and Friday 9am to 3pm. Evenings and Saturdays are available for established patients, by appointment. “The most gratifying thing about having my practice is I get to take care of people the way they should be taken care of – having a person with a problem – whether pain from a toothache or being anxious in the dental chair – and having them come in, see me, and feel comfortable and no longer scared to see the dentist anymore. Taking them out of pain and resolving their issue is the most rewarding thing for me as a dentist.” Because oral care has a direct correlation to overall health and well-being, Dr. Bishara recommends being proactive with your dental care. “If you are putting a procedure off or ignoring it, I would encourage getting it done sooner than later. The best time to take care of something is now. It wasn’t yesterday. It’s not tomorrow. It’s now,” he said. “A lot of my patients come in here feeling horrible and I get to fix what’s hurting them. Let’s focus on now and see what we can do to make things better in the future.” For more information about Dr. Bishara or Bay Premier Dentistry, located at 10330 N. Dale Mabry Highway, call 813.749.4170 or visit baypremierdentistry.com.
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“Ken Corrales” Continued from page 1 Certified Public Accountant Ken Corrales has been easing the minds of businesses and individuals since 1993. Ken assists and advises on many issues and financial struggles important to running and managing a business or personal tax planning successfully. An alumnus of the University of South Florida, Ken has a wealth of experience working with a variety of businesses at planning and minimizing the tax bite and many other issues relevant to businesses and their accounting needs and can also assist individuals with their personal returns and associated strategies. “I became interested in accounting because when I started at U.S.F. I realized I had an affinity for financial matters and that I enjoy working with
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people to solve their problems,” he said. After graduating U.S.F., Ken worked for years in several C.P.A. firms throughout Tampa Bay and even expanded his experience into industry as a Controller and later C.F.O. (Chief Financial Officer) that allows him to provide additional industry and real-world expertise to his accounting clients. He strives to locate the client’s “pain points” related to finance and accounting, business relations, taxes, business processes and bookkeeping, and then works towards a solution at a reasonable and affordable cost. Ken performs an assortment of services to help those in businesses with different requirements including business consulting; outsource CFO (Chief Financial Officer) or Controller services. These added services are especially popular with businesses that do not want to hire a fulltime person in that role.
Ken also handles tax preparation and planning, business analysis, IRS representation, bookkeeping and business accounting, tax readiness strategies as well as creative solutions to tax problems and ongoing tax and business strategies. In addition, he can assist shareholders in S corporations that may need estimated tax payments or more withholding on their W-2 wage and tax statement to ensure clients don’t pay additional penalties and can better plan for the tax liability. Beyond accounting, tax preparation, consulting and bookkeeping services, Ken provides many services to new businesses: business formation, financial statements and accounting, software selection and instruction, payroll and bookkeeping, strategic planning, KPI (Key Performance Indicators) based on metrics and industry averages to name a few.
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Through consultation and listening to the client he determines the services that the client needs, and formulates a plan and establishes a reasonable rate for the services needed. He will also teach businesses how to use software like QuickBooks so they can do it themselves and oversee the client’s work to insure accuracy. He always suggests starting with a free initial consultation. “During our free consultation, we will discuss your company or individual needs in detail and explore options and approximate costs. It is an informal discussion of areas that we jointly feel need attention from a tax and financial standpoint and our proposed solution. This plan will then be communicated via an engagement letter outlining the issues and proposed solutions and costs.” Ken appreciates the value of his clients’ time and not only has convenient office hours, but
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offers virtual services via phone, email and text to fit people’s hectic schedules. For both virtual and brick and mortar clients, Ken’s firm works well with technology to be able to get forms or information needed and function somewhat like a ‘back office’ for businesses that don’t have regular 9-5 hours or an office location.
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He offers phone consultations, remote access to computers, a secure portal for submitting and receiving important paperwork via his web site, all to ensure time efficiency. He is organized and efficient, as can be seen online in his multiple positive testimonials. Ken explained six key factors that sets him apart from the
competitive market. “Convenience, years of experience, trust, reliability, knowledge and adaptability,” he said. “The financial and tax side of their business or individual situation may throw some people off...and they simply do not want to deal with it, and for a good reason, because they may not know how to do it adequately or efficiently or it intimidates them, my firm can help with all the tedious, confusing and overwhelming information. You will be in good hands with us.”
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To learn more about the services that Ken and his firm provides or to call for a free consultation, please visit www.kencorralescpa.com or email him at Ken@Kencorralescpa.com. He can also be reached at 813-968-2019 or at 14502 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33618. Ken is a member of the Florida Institute of CPA’s (F.I.C.P.A.) as well as the A.I.C.P.A. (American Institute of CPA’s).
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“Weight Loss” Continued from page 1 loss clinics are in Wesley Chapel, FL., Lake Geneva, and Waukesha, Wisconsin. Their prices have not increased since they began the medical weight loss practice. Dr. Jachimek and her husband are both Chiropractic physicians, and have those clinics here and in Spring Hill. So, they also treat patients that are in pain from accident injuries, and have every day neck or back pain! Their medical weight loss program combines pharmaceutical appetite suppressant medication, fat burning injections and pills, and a clinically proven diet with medical doctor and nursing support and counseling to help their patients reach their “target” weight goals. This physician supervised program helps those who have
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before tried and failed to lose unwanted pounds. Dr. Gail says, “We opened the clinic because I was entering menopause and gaining weight. When I asked my primary physician, as well as my doctor friends, for help, I got extremely rude responses. I was told to “push away from the table”. Dr. Gail does not want her patients to go through the same degrading experience.
At the time, Dr. Gail was living on chicken and salad, and practicing level 3 kickboxing. She says, “I had been thin as a young woman, so I also assumed that anyone over weight deserved to
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be overweight because they were ‘eating chips in front of the television,’ etc.” When the unexplained weight gain happened to her, she was then convinced that other factors were
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involved. She wanted an answer. Determined to learn more, Dr. Jachimek joined the ASBP (American Society of Bariatric Physicians) and went to their symposiums for further education and tools. She discovered that there are many contributing factors to weight gain - not just your diet. Some of the major contributing factors included hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, environmental toxins, autoimmune disease, type 2 diabetes, etc. It was then that she opened the main clinic in Tampa to help people dealing with the same frustrating weight gain frustration she had faced. They have since opened 3 more clinics in Florida and Wisconsin. “At Medical Weight Loss, LLC, we have medical doctors, as well as nurse practitioners, that have been treating our patients successfully for years, so that the root cause of these problems can be addressed. Our registered nurses and supportive staff are there for you to help you every step of the way.” Medical weight loss plans are not new, and many are similar, but those programs usually involve significant upcharges and hidden fees. Dr.
to order) just regular meats, fruits and vegetables on our list. This factor also makes it more affordable, because you don’t have to buy special foods, or cook separate dinners if you have a family.” Under the supervision of their medical doctors, patients can drop 20 to 30 pounds in the first month. Dr. Jachimek said that it is common to see 5-10 pounds dropped in the first week. “We have had patients that have lost 17 pounds in their first week, as well as patients that have lost over a hundred pounds on our program”, says Dr. Jachimek. Accountability is also a major part of the program. Keeping the patients safe and on track, their nurses evaluate, and treat patients weekly to provide support and give suggestions on how to reach and maintain their target weight. Dr. Jachimek stresses that there are no price surprises at Medical Weight Loss, 269SLIM. The initial visit is $195 and weekly visits are just $55. That’s it! This is what you have been waiting for! An inexpensive, easy and successful way to lose the unwanted pounds that have made you miserable for years.
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Jachimek’s 269-SLIM program is different. Her program is focused on the long-term results, meaning, not only will the process safely take off your weight during the active phase of the program, but also prevent the pounds from returning during the “maintenance phase”...(which is free)! This is no diet trend – This is looking at your medical history, evaluating your EKG, bloodwork and lifestyle. Then, their doctors propose a plan for you, and prescribe appropriate pharmaceutical appetite suppressant medication, fat burning injections, vitamin therapy and fat burning supplements. “The program is simple, inexpensive and easy to follow. We give you a large list of foods to buy/choose from,” says Dr. Jachimek. “The program is easy, because it is food bought in the grocery store, (no special foods
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As their slogans say, “With 269- SLIM (MEDICALWEIGHTLOSSLL C.COM) there are no hidden fees…just pounds gone”…or “Weigh less for WAY less”…or “When you’re done fooling around, call us!”. Medical Weight Loss LLC is located at 5111 Ehrlich Road, Suite 128 in Tampa, 33624. For more information or to make an appointment, call (813) 269-SLIM (7546). Or visit their website at www.medicalweightlossllc.com. Their staff and nurses will be glad to answer your questions! Don’t forget to ask about getting a Free Week! We’ll see you at the beach…! JANUARY 2018
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You Had Me at Cannoli! Come on out to LIADO’s 14th Annual San Gennaro Festa on February 17th & 18th! Become a Part of the Excitement, the Tradition and the Community by Joining LIADO!
By Julie Kanehl Let’s be honest here, it’s all about the food. I’m not talking about just any food; I’m talking about Italian food. LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa is jam packed with all of the wonderful Italian delights that you know, love and long for. Want to enjoy all of those favorites in one place? Then it’s safe to say that you should probably mark your calendar for LIADO’s 14th Annual San Gennaro Festa. Your first stop will want to be at LIADO’s La Cucina, where you’ll enjoy olives, cheese, bread, cannoli, pizzelle and wine. But don’t stop there. You won’t want to miss the meatballs made with love by the ladies of LIADO, zeppole, and other mouthwatering Italian creations! This delicious event, centered on Italian heritage, is part street fair with vendors to delight your every shopping whim, part culinary treat, and part dance party! Of course, they’ll let you in, even if you can’t dance the Tarantella! Guests can expect to enjoy live music all weekend with entertainment by amazing bands including The Black Honkeys on Saturday night, which has quite a local following, and Joey Dee and the Starliters of “ Peppermint Twist” fame on Sunday night.
Dance, Sing & Eat ItalianStyle! It’s Festa Time! Held on Saturday and Sunday, the 18th and 19th of February at the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa is a hearty nod to the Feast of San Gennaro, which brings over a million people to New York’s Little Italy each year. The entire Festa centers around San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, Italy who was martyred for his faith. Italians who first came to this country, gathered together to celebrate, pray, and party in his name. And that celebration continues every year in many corners of the world. Luckily for us, we can simply join the Italians and Italian-enthusiasts from all over the world to take part in the festivities and support a few great causes at the same time. More than just food that is
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delicioso, if that’s even possible, LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa is a charitable event produced and hosted by LIADO, The Italian-American Women of Today. 100% of net proceeds benefit the LIADO Scholarship Program and local charities such as The Alzheimer’s Association of Florida (Gulf Coast Chapter), Children’s Cancer Center, One Voice Foundation (Children’s Cancer Research Group at USF), Autism Speaks and many others. To date, LIADO has awarded $154,000 to deserving students of Italian descent who are dedicated to furthering their education. In addition to the delectable food and the upbeat entertainment, the San Gennaro Festa will offer a museum that features highlights from Italian heritage, information about supporting and joining
LIADO, and the opportunity to meet some of the amazing ladies who have worked so hard to put this exciting event together. So, who is this amazing organization that organizes a street fair that would make a saint proud? LIADO, The Italian-American Women of Today (Le Italo-Americane di Oggi), is a local nonprofit 501(c) 3 group of women who have a simple but powerful goal to preserve the Italian heritage and to pass it down to the younger generations, while giving charitably to the community. Of course, they have a whole lot of fun in the meantime. When they aren’t planning a Festa and cooking for thousands, they share recipes, camaraderie, friendship, and a love of the cultural and family history that binds them all together.
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LIADO, which began in 1993 with just a few members, is the only 100-percent Italian women’s organization of its kind in Florida. Offering two meeting places to accommodate its members, one in Safety Harbor and the other in New Port Richey, LIADO balances fun and friendship with a clear focus on education and cultural preservation. Meeting monthly to discuss a variety of topics that range from cooking demonstrations, to genealogy research, and the viewing of historical documentaries, when you join LIADO, you’ll be welcomed like family. If you’re an Italian-American who would love to know more about your culture, and make a few dozen friends at the same time, join LIADO, for the women there do far more than create a Festa, they share their hearts of gold with the community. In the meantime, make your plans now to come to LIADO’S San Gennaro Festa on February 17th and 18th in Safety Harbor! Cash admission is only $6 per person, and children 12 and under are free! Don’t forget to bring some cash for the cannoli, because it’s time to party Italian-style! The 14th Annual San Gennaro Festa will be held on Saturday, February 17th from 12-10 p.m., and Sunday February 18th from 12-7 p.m. at the Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, at 110 Veterans Memorial Lane. Children 12 and under are free, and tickets for adults are just $6. All for a great cause, LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa will be held rain or shine! For more information about the event, visit www.liadosangennarofesta.com or on Facebook at LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa (@LIADOs.San.Gennaro.Festa) If you’d like to know more about becoming a member of LIADO, visit www.liado.net. Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
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