Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, Carrollwood. Vol. 7, Issue 4, April 2019 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 7, Issue 4, April 2019

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Get Silky Smooth With Brazils Waxing Center! By Lisa Stephens Living in the Tampa Bay area requires being able to cope with warm temperatures which means the majority of your wardrobe probably consists of skin baring clothing such as sleeveless shirts, shorts, dresses, etc. Hitting the nearby beaches means even less clothing and exposed skin. Why not let the professionals at Brazils Waxing Center take care of that unwanted hair? Waxing lasts much longer than

shaving and it leaves your skin silky smooth and stubble free! Brazils Waxing Center specializes in waxing. You won’t find a list of services including a plethora of typical beauty salon offerings here. It’s all about waxing and nothing else. Their goal is make you feel confident and comfortable in your skin. Owner Nicole O’Neil was introduced to Brazils Waxing Center in Jacksonville back in 2015 when she was in search

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One-Stop Shop at Accurate Employer Solutions

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Imagine being able to call your payroll or insurance company at a local number and speak to a person dedicated to your business account - not being routed through an 800 number to multiple representatives all over the country, no accidental hang ups during transfer or no lengthy waiting times on hold. When third-generation insurance agent, Scott Holcomb founded Accurate Employer Solutions in 2009, his goal was to be a full-service resource for businesses, large and small. Ten years later, Accurate Employer Solutions is...

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Editor................................................5 TNT Quality Builders, Inc...........................10-11 Altru Realty LLC................................................18 Summer Camps 2019.................................20-21 Tech Talk with Bob.....................................24-25 Fashion For Hope..............................................26

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Go Blue - April is Autism Awareness Month April is World Autism Month, so get ready to see a lot of blue all over our beloved city of Tampa Bay, including at the top of the iconic SunTrust Building in downtown Tampa! The Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles team cordially invites our readers, followers, relatives, and friends around the world to come together to “pledge to go blue” in order to increase global understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Joined by the international community every year, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes, and communities all over the world will be cast in blue lights in recognition of people living with autism. To “pledge to go blue” please visit www.autismspeaks.org. How Can You Show Some Support aside from Pledging to go Blue? Puzzle Ribbon - The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol of the autism community not just in the United States but all over the world. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children in America. Show your support for people and children with autism by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon - as a pin on your shirt, a magnet on your car, a badge on your blog, or even your Facebook profile picture - and educate folks on the potential of people with autism. Connect with your neighborhoods - Many Autism Society local affiliates hold special events in their communities throughout the entire month of April.

But if you can’t find an event that suits you, why not create your own and invite others? Some local events and workshops include; 1) 2019 WHO Wants To Race 5K & 10K For Autism Awareness - Tampa. Sat, April 27, 1:00pm. Tickets available through eventbrite.com 2) Autism, ADHD & Sensory Workshop for Parents, on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15pm at Blossom Family Chiropractic in St. Petersburg, FL. 3) 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Festival - May 11, 10:00am - Tickets available through eventbrite.com - Location: The Haven, Sarasota, Fl. www.thehavensrq.org 4) Unraveling Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Full Life Chiropractic. Understand the common threads of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, OCD, ODD and Tourette’s Sat, April 20, 2019. 1003 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Lutz, FL 33548. Donate to the Autism Society - Your financial donation can help improve the lives of people impacted by autism. Every dollar raised by the Autism Society allows them to improve the capabilities and services of their over 100 nationwide affiliates, provide the best national resource database and contact center specializing in autism, and increase public awareness about autism and the day-today issues faced by individuals with ASD and their families.

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synonymous with exemplary customer support and being a convenient one-stop shop. In addition to their stateof-the-art employee benefits platform, HR Navigator 360, Accurate Employer Solutions is an ADP Wholesale Payroll Provider, which gives them the ability to cut most employers’ payroll cost up to 50%. “When our clients utilize our payroll services, they get hands-on service directly out of our office,” said Scott. “Although we use ADP technology, which is the best in the world, our clients call us here locally and they talk to a dedicated payroll provider.” When a business reaches out to a competitor, they have to give their business id number to be recognized. At Accurate Employer Solutions, the client works with their dedicated

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payroll account manager who is familiar with them and their needs. Company CFO, Anthony Ferlita, heads up the payroll division. “We don’t have to look up their account id and transfer them around. We know all our clients by first name, and everything is handled right here,” he said. “In addition, our payroll system allows employees to log in directly to their account. So, for example, if an employee loses a W-2 or needs a copy of one of their paystubs, they can retrieve that document online 24/7.” When Accurate Employers Solutions handles both benefits and payroll, the benefits platform HR Navigator 360 and the ADP Run Platform integrate perfectly to provide a comprehensive business solution. The business’ payroll

administrator doesn’t need to update payroll deductions when an employee enrolls in benefits after a life change occurs such as marriage, birth, divorce, etc. It is done automatically. To complement their benefits and payroll services,

Accurate Employer Solutions also represents many of the leading carriers for business property and casualty insurance, such as general liability, worker’s compensation, commercial auto and property. Al Derenches, director of the property and

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casualty division explained, “Florida law requires business owners to purchase workers compensation and commercial auto insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance is required for any non-construction business employing four or more people and any construction business with at least one employee. General liability insurance is required by the state of Florida for most business owners.” GL coverage is designed to protect business owners from direct or indirect damages to another party. Your liability insurance helps pay for those damages caused by the actions of your business, or your employees. Commercial Property Insurance is insurance covering commercial buildings and their contents against losses caused by fire, windstorm, and many other losses or perils. Having the proper coverage insures against the loss of business income. “Just like the benefits program, the property and casualty side is serviceoriented and we really pride ourselves on our service. Commercial insurance can be complex, and policies often require updates that need to be timely and accurate,” said Al. “Our clients have a

dedicated person. We pick up. We handle the changes. We let our clients worry about running their business and not about their insurance policies.” Since Accurate Employer Solutions offers both payroll and worker’s compensation insurance, they are able to offer their clients the convenience of participating in a Pay As You Go program. Typically, a worker’s compensation carrier requires employers to pay their entire annual premium at the beginning of the policy period. “With our pay as you go program, we don’t require them to pay the full premium up front because we are processing the payroll and can report the exact amount of premium due each payroll cycle,” said Al. “This is typically a huge cash flow advantage for our clients and all but eliminates large year-end audit adjustments.” To round out their value-added services to their clients, Accurate Employer Solutions offer personal lines of insurance. “We help individuals protect their automobiles, homes, recreational vehicles, and much more. If it needs to be insured, we can do it. We represent multiple carriers for each line of coverage. We don’t work

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for the insurance carriers, we work for our clients,” Scott said. Accurate Employer Solutions also offers additional payroll discounts, when multiple services are provided. “We are heavily service-oriented. Very rarely does a phone call ever go to voicemail here. We pride ourselves on picking up the phone in less than three rings. If we can’t resolve your issue right away, we remain in constant contact with you through final resolution, said Scott.” “You’re calling one place. We have dedicated staff taking care of our clients and handling everything for them.” From benefits, payroll, commercial and personal insurance, Accurate Employer Solutions has a 97% client retention rate over the past ten years in business. Since its inception, Accurate Employer Solutions has fostered a family atmosphere with their customer base and the majority of their new business comes from existing client referrals. Learn more about the services and products available at Accurate Employer Solutions by visiting www.accurateemployersolutions.com.

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Committed to Excellence – TNT Quality Builders, Inc. By Tom Bostock Are your roofing shingles starting to “cup?” Is your eave drip especially dirty? If they are, do you know what it means or what damage it could be doing to your roof? There’s an old saying, “what you don’t know won’t hurt you.” Where your roof is concerned, what you don’t know just may be destroying not only your roof but the wooden structures that support it. But don’t worry. The solution is as close as the roofing experts at TNT Quality Builders, Inc., your full-service roofing professionals, and their FREE estimate. A member of the West Coast Roofing Contractors Association, with a 4.6 out of a possible 5-star rating from homeadvisor.com, their online profile assures you about what you may expect from the expert roofers at TNT Quality Builders, Inc: ‘TNT Quality Builders, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us

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true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers’ interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. WE DO ROOF REPAIRS! In many cases, we can complete them on site during your estimate!” Not only is TNT Quality Builders a state-licensed certified roofing contractor but also a certified building contractor. What this means to you, the homeowner is that they can also repair any structural damage detected during the inspection or repair, saving you the additional cost of hiring a separate contractor for the work. The owner, Duane Thompson, “Rusty,” noted that “we are interested in building long-term relationships with our customers, not just one-time repairs.” Online reviews attest to the quality of the work that they perform. The following is just one example of a satisfied customer review on Yelp: “TNT Quality Builders is a Grade A company. They showed up on time, gave us an honest and fair estimate on the work that was needed. They also provided us with a lot of information about the issues with our roof that was overlooked by home inspectors and other roofers which I appreciated. They are very thorough and professional and get the job done right the first time. Thanks for moving our job up before we got hit by a couple of storms and stopped our house from flooding.” A roofing supplies salesman since 1986, Rusty opened TNT Quality Builders, Inc. in 2004. He knows the quality of roofing products available and chooses only the best for his customers. With areas of expertise in the installation or replacement of asphalt shingle and metal roofing, natural slate roof repair, as well as traditional tile and flat roofing, TNT Quality Builders, Inc, is qualified to perform any roof repair or replacement. They are also certified to do new home and commercial construction, up to 3 stories tall, as well as remodeling projects. Rusty offered several tips to homeowners about their roofs.

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Do you know why it is essential to keep your roof clean and free from leaves and branches? According to Rusty, “it holds moisture, and the acid that builds up in the leaves can damage your roof. Proper soffit and ridge ventilation help maintain the overall durability of your roof.”

Florida’s climate can be especially damaging; the expansion and contraction of roofing shingles, caused by excessive heat and UV rays, can cause damage both the shingles and the structures beneath them. Those dirty eave drips may be an indication that overhangs are leaking and causing unseen interior damage. Unlike giant roofing companies and their conglomerates, TNT Quality Builders lets their work speak for itself. Rusty says that “we keep it small so that we can control things.” They depend primarily on “referrals and reputation” for their business, plain old-fashioned, word of mouth advertising. If you are good, you can do it. Rusty and his roofing professionals at TNT Quality Roofing are ready and able to do a quality job for you. Call today 813-237-7663 for hours of operation or to schedule a free estimate. Visit their website at tntqualitybuilders.com. TNT Quality Builders, Inc. your ROOFING PROFESSIONALS. 8870 Himes Ave, Ste 322, Tampa, FL.

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“Brazils Waxing”- continued from page 1 of waxing services for herself. She was so impressed with the service and professionalism at that location, she and her husband decided to open their own location here in Tampa. What sets Brazils Waxing Center apart from other salons that offer waxing services? Nicole said “We believe in providing friendly high quality service in a quick but very thorough manner. Our wax is a vegan hard wax product that works extremely will with all skin types,” she explained. She also added that clients frequently comment on how comfortable their wax removal process is and the excellent after-care guidance and products they get from Brazils Waxing Center. Pain, she said is the number one reason most people are reluctant to come in for waxing services. “Here, there is some short term discomfort during the service but they can expect that to be gone within 15 to 20 minutes,” she said.

Waxing vs. Shaving

The benefit of waxing far outweighs the few minutes of mild discomfort experienced during the process. Waxing lasts longer than shaving unwanted hair and is by far the best choice for removing hair since it removes hair entirely from the follicle. Razors can also become contaminated with bacteria and viruses which can cause serious skin infections. Waxing means silky smooth skin with no cuts or skin damage. It promotes healthy hair growth and is rarely itchy. The process is fast and convenient. And added bonus; the more you wax, the less frequently you have to go in for more waxing services. There are five staff members at Brazils Waxing Center with decades of combined experience. If feeling uncomfortable about getting those personal body areas taken care of, look no further than Brazils Waxing Center. Each staff member actively works toward creating a comfortable environment for every client; weather it’s your first time or if you’ve been waxing for years. While it’s typical to be a little self conscious about waxing certain areas of the body, bikini waxes are done here on a daily basis. Most waxing treatments only take fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on the area. Just these few minutes leave you with results that lost far longer than shaving unwanted hair. Waxing lasts weeks, while shaving might be required daily! Warm wax is applied to the skin, which wraps around the hair follicle. This allows the hair to be pulled from the root, leaving skin silky smooth and without stubble. If you are new to waxing, results will last two to four weeks. As you continue to wax, results can last up to six weeks! Over time, waxing the same area will eventually damage the hair follicle and hair will stop growing from that area altogether.

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Waxing Services From Head to Toe for both Men and Women

It’s not just the ladies who come to Brazils Waxing Center! Many clients are men who are seeking waxing services to rid their bodies of unwanted hair. Both male and female clients can count on a private comfortable setting when receiving waxing services. And just like hair salons, once you get comfortable with a certain provider, you can ask for that person when setting your next appointment. Waxing services for the face include brow shaping, nose, sideburns, chin, ears, lips and neck. Full face waxing packages for both men and women are

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also available. For the arms and legs, they offer full or half arms and legs and under arm. Stomach, shoulders and back and chest are also other common areas for both men and women to have waxed. Headed to the beach? Get beach body ready with a wax! Several options are available; Bikini, Brazilian, Brazilian Mini, Brazilian Plus and BrazilianMan. For more waxing options, visit their website listed below. Visit their website for videos and testimonials of satisfied clients.

Ways to Save

All first time female clients are offered a Brazilian for just $30.00 and first time male clients get a Brazilian for just $45. “Additionally, we help support our college students by offering a $30 first time new student offer and $40 for their next scheduled Brazilian services,” Nicole said. Once you’ve experienced the exceptional services provided by the professionals at Brazils Waxing Center, tell a friend and you’ll both save money! With their SOGO (Send One Get One) program, when you refer a friend, they will receive 25% off their first service. You, in turn, will receive the $10 off your next service. Mention code 3710 to receive the $30.00 Brazilian or free lip or brow wax for first time clients.

Brazils Waxing Center is located at 2910 E Busch Blvd., Tampa 33612. Hours are Monday –Friday from 9am until 8pm, Saturdays 9am until 7pm. For more information, visit their website at www.brazilswaxingcenter.com/tampa. Call 813-425-1621 to schedule your appointment today!

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A New Day in Real Estate

Altru Realty LLC! To be willing to name a real estate company, using an abbreviated form of the word ‘altruism,’ there has to be something very special and very different about that brokerage. Altruism in real estate seems like a contradiction in terms - selfless concern for the well-being of others - but one company in St. Petersburg, Altru Realty LLC, has made that principle an important part of every aspect of their operations. Words like consideration, compassion, kindness, goodwill and decency easily apply to their on-going business philosophy and practices. Founded by partners, native Floridian, Keith Gordon (broker with 34 years of experience) and Erin Knorr (behind-thescenes guru), the offices of Altru Realty LLC are ideally located at 2515 1st Avenue North and offer a choice of convenient days and hours of operations for potential customers: Mon- Thurs 8:30 AM to 7 PM, Fri – 9:00 AM, Sat – 9:00 to 5:00 PM, Sun – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, something for everyone. They have chosen to specialize in working only with the seller side of the real estate market, and have admittedly, taken the total team concept to new levels. Unlike the traditional real estate company, Altru Real Estate and its affiliates, Move in Virtual Tours and New Frontier Title Company, provide their sellers with a one-stop selling experience with a seamless transition from marketing through closing. No aspect of the listing and selling experience is overlooked by Altru’s talented team. Referred to by partner Keith Gordon as “transaction professional negotiators,” his team is never satisfied with just providing a simple MLS listing. Altru offers their sellers a complete, all inclusive, professional selling experience and marketing program, with several seller-friendly twists including a 1 ½% fee instead of the usual 3%, no upfront fees and the ability to opt out of their contract with Altru with only a 60-day notice. An entire marketing strategy is employed to ensure that Altru’s clients receive the highest price for the properties that they are entrusted with. In a real departure from normal real estate

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transactions, with their sellers in mind, all marketing costs are paid by Altru, not their sellers, something rather unique in the real estate industry. No aspect of the selling experience is overlooked. A typical transaction follows a carefully orchestrated process. Photography affiliate, Move In Virtual Tours, takes high definition photos and a Matterport Immersive 3D Virtual Tour of the property to be sold as the first step in their overall marketing plan. The graphic design and digital marketing team then turns the seller’s address into a custom .com website and creates an individualized brochure to stimulate interest in the property being sold. Once all initial steps have been completed, the marketing team then broadcasts the property across the Internet through multiple social media sites to garner the attention of the most potential buyers available. The actual sales process is especially unique; a 4-step process begins with what Keith calls, “All Buyers, Providing Value, Altru-certified negotiator, and transaction coordinator. Each step is a vital team-based cog in the sales engine. “All Buyers,” conducted by one of Altru’s transaction professional negotiators with a minimum of 15 months of specialized, rigorous negotiating training, negotiates the sales price on behalf of the seller. Unlike typical agents, in most cases, he doesn’t accept the first offer but actually slows the process down to allow multiple offers to be received before finally accepting one. This allows the seller to receive the highest price possible. “Proving Value” is the process of determining the market value of the house being sold. This involves reviewing the multiple offers submitted. Trying to determine value, based on a single offer, is counter-productive to the seller’s potential

profits and studiously avoided by the Altru team. It is the Altru transaction professional negotiators who make sure that their seller receives the highest possible price for their property. According to Erin, it is a matter of “clients before commission,” working for the betterment of the client before the brokerage, a unique ethic in real state. Once an offer has been accepted and moves to contract, another essential part of the Altru team comes into play, the transaction coordinator team. Many a real estate transaction has blown up at the closing table because someone forgot to dot the i’s and cross the t’s, failing to comply with required timeframes for submittals, inspections, escrow requirements and the myriad of details that make up a real estate transaction. Altru’s professionals are experienced in all aspects of the compliance issues that can short circuit a transaction and ensure their sellers a seamless transition to the closing table. In the dog-eat-dog arena of real estate sales, it is refreshing to learn there is a company, Altru Realty LLC, who does take their sellers best interest at heart. Unique in all aspects of their operations, this seller-friendly, professional organization continues to thrive. If you have a home to sell, you owe it to yourself to call 727 551 4474 for the selling experience of a lifetime. Your Altru Realty professionals are waiting for your call.

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by: Lisa Stephens With summer camp opportunities just around the corner, registration is even closer! Reserve your child’s spot in some really fun summer camps today! Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Summer Camp 1101 Sligh Avenue. Tampa 33604 Phone: 813-933-8093 Website: www.lowryparkzoo.com Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade Dates: June 24-August 2 Hours: 9am-4pm Registration Details: Register online Price: See website for member and nonmember rates *Weekly themes include Dr. Zoo-Little, Zoovivors, Beastly builders and more. Learn all about animals and their habitats with lots of hand on experience. Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy 1108 Altamont Lane. Odessa 33556 Phone: 813-368-0666 Website: www.suncoaststables.com Ages: 7-17 Dates: June 12-August 2 (Weekly Sessions) Hours: 9am-4:00 pm Registration Details: register online at website listed above. Price: $65 per day or $300 per week. Early arrival or late pickup/$5 per every 30 minutes. *Campers learn to groom and tack up horses, ride in the arena and other activities.

Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 10-August 9 Hours: 7:30am-6pm Registration Details: Register online at www.HCFLGov.net/SummerCamp. Price: $76 Basic Rate, $60 with Reduced Lunch Letter, $40 with Free Lunch Letter (Rates per 2 week sessions) *Sports, indoor and outdoor play, and active recreation Noah’s Ark Farm Camp 12971 Tyler Run Avenue. Odessa 33556 Phone: 727-455-4985 Website: www.NoahsArkonWheels.org Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 10-June 13 and June 17-June 20 Hours: 9:30am-1:30 pm Registration Details: Register at https:// go.netcamps.com/org/686-noah-s-ark-farmcamp Price: $130.00 per week *Life on the farm is fun! Sheer a sheep, chase the goats, ride the ponies, cuddle with the bunnies and more! Farmer Rou makes life on farm and educational and fun experience. This camp always fills up so sign up quickly!

*Sports, indoor and outdoor play, and active recreation Girls with Confidence/Girls Rock! Scrapbook Camp 4535 S Dale Mabry Highway. Tampa 33611 Phone: 813-571-2002 Website: www.girlswithconfidence.com Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grace Dates: June 17-June 21 Hours: Full Day 8:30am-5:30pm OR Half Day 8:30am to noon Registration Details: Register online Price: $240.00/Full Day $149.00/Half Day *PRICES INCREASE AFTER MAY 1 *Develop positive self esteem and confidence with this fun scrapbooking camp! See website for more details. In the Breeze Ranch 7514 Gardner Road. Tampa 33625 Phone: 813-264-1919 Website: www.inthebreezeranch.com Ages: 5-17 Dates: Ongoing throughout summer Hours: 9:15am-3:45pm (ages 5-8), 8:30am4:45pm (ages 9-11), 7:30am-5:30pm (ages 12-17) Registration details: Register online Price: Per Day- $79 (ages 5-8), $59 (ages 9-11), $49 (ages 12-17) Check their website for discount coupons *Summer theme is “Swimming with the horses.” Camps include lessons in horsemanship, trail riding, mucking stalls, leadership development, training baby horses and more!

Hillsborough County/Northdale Recreation Center. 15550 Spring Pine Drive Tampa 33624 Phone: 813-264-8956 Website: www.HCFLGov.net/SummerCamp

Hillsborough County/Roy Haynes Recreation Center 1902 South Village Ave. Tampa 33612 Phone: 813-264-8956 Website: www.HCFLGov.net/SummerCamp Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 10-August 9 Hours: 7:30am-6pm Registration Details: Register online at www.HCFLGov.net/SummerCamp. Price: $76 Basic Rate, $60 with Reduced Lunch Letter, $40 with Free Lunch Letter (Rates per 2 week sessions)

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Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road. Tampa 33618 Phone: 813-269-1310 Website: www.carrollwoodcenter.org Ages: 4-13

Dates: June 3-August 9 Weekly and twoweek sessions offered Hours: 9am-4pm Registration Details: Register in person, by phone with credit card, online or by mail. (Download forms from website to mail in) Register by April 30 for early bird discount. Price: Price Varies per age group and member or nonmember rates apply. Range: $150-$350. Tuition assistance is available. See website for information and application for assistance. *Themes include Raiders of the Lost Art, Great Outdoors, Around the World, Wild West and more. Camps include painting, arts and crafts, music, drama, song and dance. Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy 15906 Mapledale Blvd.Tampa 33624 Phone: 813-969-0240 Website: www.mjpaa.com Ages: 3-17 Dates: June 18-August 3 Hours: 9am-3pm and half days offered for ages 3 to 6 Registration Details: Register online Price: Varies per session-See Website for details *There is something for everyone at Mary Jo’s! Song, dance, drama, tumbling, musical theater and more. Too many options to list here! Full details are listed at their website. Rockatar Summer Camp 4205 S MacDill Ave. Tampa 33611 Phone: 813-2847993 Website: www.rockataracademy.com Ages: 4-12 for music camp/ages 13+, call location for Summer Rock Band Program details Dates: June 7-August 2 Hours: 8:30am to 1pm Registration Details: Register online

Price: $135 per week *Try the keyboard, guitar, drums and more at this fun music camp! You’ll also learn how to play in a band. Tennis at HCC All Day Sports Camp 3901 Tampa Bay Blvd.Tampa 33614 Phone: 813-348-1173 Website: www.tampatennis.net Ages: 5 and up Dates: June 3-July 31 Hours: Full Day 9am-5pm or Half Day 9am to noon Registration Details: Download forms from website and email completed forms to cnyholm@hccfl.edu. Price: Full Day $175.00/Half Day $119 *Train with certified professions to improve your tennis game! Carrollwood Day School “Turn It Up” Summer Camp 1515 W Bearss Ave. Tampa 33613 Phone: 813-920-2288 Ext. 203 Website: www.carrollwooddayschool.org Ages: Grades 1-8 Dates: May 28-July 26 Hours: Full Day 9am-3:30pm or Half Day 9am-noon or 12:30pm to 3:30pm Registration Details: Register online and order lunches online Price: Full Day $225/Half Day $150 *Enrichment camps and academic courses offered. You do not have to be current student at Carrollwood Day School to attend. Camp Seal 19501 Holly Lane. Lutz Phone: 813-229-7946 Website: www.sealswimschool.com Ages: 4-10 Dates: June3-Aug 9 Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Registration Details: Register online and

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complete required documents Price: $185.00/week or $50/day *This aquatic camp offers swim lessons as well as archery, arts and crafts, robotics, field trips and more. Tampa Preparatory School Summer Camp 727 W Cass Street. Tampa 33606 Phone: 813-251-8481 Website: www.tampaprep.org Ages: Grades 1-8 Dates: June 3-July 19 Hours: 9am-3:30pm Registration Details: Register online Price: Ranges $135-$265 per week/See details at website for specific weeks *Camps include academic courses, Robotics, enrichment and more. HCA Summer Day Camp 6201 Erlich Road. Tampa 33625 Phone: 813-884-8250 Ext 286 Website: www.hillsdalechristianacademy.org Ages: PreK-6th Grade Dates: June 3-August 2 Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm Registration Details: Register online Price: $180.00 per week/$35 registration fee *This camp offers a different theme each week with arts and crafts, drama, outdoor games and more! Tampa Bay History Center Summer Camp 801 Old Water Street. Tampa 33602 Phone: 813-228-0097 Ages: 6-13 Dates: June 24-August 12 Hours: 9am-4pm (elementary) 9am-1pm (middle school) Registration Details: Register online Price: $215/week *Members will receive a discount *Themes are American Girl and Swashbuckling Summer.

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Tech Talk with Bob: Is your email at risk?

By Bob Dalles

Cybercrime is on the rise. A close family member, I’ll call him Doug, found that his identity was stolen. Doug was stunned. He believed he was taking adequate measures to protect himself online. He only visited reputable websites. He used, what he thought was, a secure password. He never revealed it to anyone. He didn’t write it on a scrap of paper stashed under his mouse pad or taped to his monitor. Even after taking these precautions, he learned that his direct-deposit retirement checks were in the process of being rerouted from his Florida bank account to someone else’s bank account in California. Someone hacked Doug’s account and almost siphoned his retirement cash. Lucky for Doug, he caught it in time. Doug later learned that his hacked account probably

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stemmed back to a data security breach with a popular website. A security breach occurs when private information, that you have willingly entered into a website’s database, is unintentionally made available to the public. Information like your email address, password, name, address, phone number, date of birth, credit card information, and more, could be included in the exposed data. Doug wasn’t sure how much of his personal information leaked out. Doug was very selective about the websites in which he became a member. That didn’t matter. It turns out that Doug’s was one of millions of personal accounts exposed in a single website data breach. As careful as he was, Doug made one big commonly made mistake. He used the same email address and password for all his online accounts. When his password was exposed from this one website

breach his other online accounts, where he used the same email address and password, were at risk. Doug thought he was employing safe online practices, and for the most-part he was. All it took was one little “chink in the armor” of a trusted website to potentially create a major financial headache for Doug. After talking with Doug, I realized how much of a need there is to help folks become more proactive with their internet safety. Unfortunately, many people find out every day that they have become a victim of

internet crime. Cyber security should not be a reactionary afterthought. Everyone needs to better posture their internet presence. Becoming safety aware is the first step. Therefore, I have decided to expand my company’s offerings by adding a partner to

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our Cyber Security Team where we can assist folks with improving their online safety practices. We now offer an “Email Risk Check” of your email address to let you know if it has been detected in a major security breach. There is normally a fee to perform this service. However, through April 30, 2019 we are offering it as a FREE service to help promote internet safety awareness. If we find that your email address has not been breached, then there is no charge and you’re good to go. If we detect a breach you may then opt, for an additional fee, to have us further research it and provide you with a detailed written “Email Risk Check Report.” This report will advise you who had the breach and what information of yours may have been exposed on the internet. We also offer private sessions with our Cyber Security Consultant to review your current internet safety practices, give you the tools to create and remember unique passwords for all your websites, and provide additional internet safety information to your family. I urge you to take advantage of our FREE “Email Risk Check” before April 30, 2019. Remember, there is no charge unless your email address has been detected in a breach AND you want us to further research any breach we detect. Have the following information ready when you call: full name, full address, phone number and the email address you want us to check. It costs you nothing to find out. Just call us at 727-534-4000 before April 30, 2019. Have a tech question? Email it to TechTalk-TBNL@ BobTheComputerGuy.NET. Questions will be selected by the popularity of a topic and answered in this column. If you have a more urgent need or have a unique situation you may schedule an appointment with one of my Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727-534-4000. Until next time, stay safe on the internet!

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Fashion for Hope By Lisa Stephens When diagnosed with cancer, the first thought that comes to mind for many patients is, “How long do I have with my family or loved ones.” The sudden fear of an uncertain future can be all consuming, which can further negatively impact the patient’s health. For many, the next thought is “How am I going to pay for this?” If detected early, chances of survival are much greater. Thanks to Women of Influence, a philanthropic group of women dedicated to raising funds for projects that go toward improving the health, and the well-being of women and children in our community, many women in the Tampa Bay area are able to better their own chances of survival should they be diagnosed with breast cancer. Recently, Women of Influence hosted the 3rd annual Fashion for Hope. Proceeds go toward providing women without health insurance an opportunity to get a mammogram. Early detection is not just important, for some, it’s a matter of life or death. The Women of Influence mission includes “inspiring and positively impacting the lives of women, children, and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.” A quick look at what they have done in the past certainly proves these ladies accomplish what they set out to do. Past projects this group has funded are; the purchase of a streaming video system for the neonatal intensive care unit at an area hospital, so that mothers could watch their babies twenty-four hours a day, more than 200 car seats for families who could not afford a car seat for their newborn, and a WII entertainment system for children to enjoy while waiting in the emergency room. The theme for this years’ Fashion for Hope event was “Saving Lives-Generation through Generation.” Co-Chair Kay Meyer explained

her passion for helping others; “That’s where my heart is. For people who have a family history of breast cancer but no means of finding out what’s going on in their bodies.” Along with Co-Chair Michelle Gervais Stowell, and Honorary Chair Elena Azzarelli, these ladies and a platoon of others, created quite an afternoon of fun and fashion. Fox 13 News anchor, Linda Hurtado, was on hand to serve at emcee and keynote speaker. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she shared her story of diagnosis and survival. Linda was diagnosed at age 44. Because of a history of breast cancer in her family, she knew mammograms were important. “Because they found mine early, I had choices. Early detection is key,” she shared with the audience. She described herself now as “a survivor and thriver.” Following Linda’s introduction and story of hope, models and their escorts took to the runway in fashions by Lilly Pulitzer, Kaiya Designs and The Platinum Zipper. Some of the ladies were even escorted by the very doctors that treated them through their battles with cancer. Dr. John Cox is a breast care specialist and surgeon at AdventHealth Tampa. He explained breast cancer is a disease of two subtypes; one type is found in women before the age of 50 and is usually more serious and harder to detect. The type that affects women after 50 is easier to see and usually more treatable. When asked when women should begin scheduling mammograms, he explained the issue is debatable. “I’ve seen more lives in the younger population so I feel we should screen in the ’40s. If we can catch it in the early stages, it’s easier to treat than in the later stages,” he said. Dr. Cox is proud to be part of an event that means so much to the community; “I’m honored and humbled to be here. I feel the women I treat are so special and amazing. I’m just along for the ride to be sure they get the best possible care.” Dr. Wayne Lee, plastic

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and reconstructive surgeon, was also on hand for the event. He also cared for many of the women in attendance. His passion for helping others doesn’t end in the operating room. He and AdventHealth nurse Margie Boyer, also a breast cancer survivor, work with a support group of breast cancer survivors. They created Return2Fitness/Renewing Wellness, which is a group that meets at the AdventHealth site once a month. They meet in the cardiac workout room for exercise, to hear guest speakers and more. The Fashion for Hope event also featured a “chance to win” drawing, silent auction and shopping opportunities. Many thanks to the Women of Influence, AdventHealth and the countless volunteers behind the scenes making it possible for women to seek care for early detection of breast cancer!

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