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Albert Family Orthodontics, Where Beautiful Smiles are Always in Style!
By Marcy Sanford Primrose Schools have led in quality, innovative early childhood education and care for the past 35 years. Ami Gohil was so impressed with Primrose’s balanced learning approach that she decided to open her own. “I first found out about Primrose Schools when I was a parent. Both of my children attended a local Primrose School and I was a teacher there for three years. My family was so impressed with the positive impact the school had in our lives and the lives of other families that we decided to open
one in Bloomingdale.” In May the opportunity to take over Primrose School of Lutz came open and, being a resident of the area, Ami took the opportunity to become the new owner. “This is our passion to service families and children of our community and prepare them for their next stage of life.” “We feel like everyone needs Primrose,” said Executive Director Sonya Boyette. “We live here. We know people in the community and we want the children of this area to have a safe, loving environment that See “Primrose” on page 24.
Primrose School tries to make it feel like a second home to children
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Aloha and Aloha...........................3 Calendar & News Briefs............4-5 K and K Parrot Supplies...........6-7 Ribbon Cutting Plato Academy...8 Cornerstone Pros..................10-11 ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar at TPC Tampa Bay.............12-13 Super Cleaning......................14-15 Budget Blinds Awarded Franchisee of Year...............16-17 GCS Driving Academy................20 Tech Talk with Bob the Computer Guy.........................26
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When your child’s permanent teeth start coming in and they aren’t lining up as they should, don’t cross your fingers and hope for the best when looking for an orthodontist. Garnering fantastic reviews from his patients, Jeremy Albert, DMD, MS is a specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and has been in private practice since 2003. With offices on Tampa Road in Palm Harbor and at Trinity Professional Place (at the corner of Trinity and Duck Slough
Boulevards in Trinity), Albert Family Orthodontics is convenient to East Lake, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, Trinity, New Port Richey and Odessa. If your child needs orthodontic care, or if you’ve reached adulthood and want to give yourself the gift of a beautiful straight smile, then you need to meet Dr. Jeremy Albert and the team at Albert Family Orthodontics. Accepting patients of all ages and providing the most effective and current orthodontic treatments, Albert Family Orthodontics provides patients and
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From The Editor Kim Thomas
Aloha & Aloha as We Say Goodbye and Hello! I love the word Aloha because it means both hello and goodbye. It’s an appropriate word this month for us here at Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles because as I say Aloha on my way out to experience new adventures, editor Carla Dubis says Aloha as she comes in to take over editing the publications that I’ve cared so much about throughout my years working for Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles of East Lake, of Odessa/Lutz/Land O’ Lakes, and of Trinity. Carla has a passion for graphic arts and designing layouts, as well as writing, and I’ve caught myself looking over her shoulder to see what magic she’s working while laying out the New Tampa and South Tampa editions of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles. I know readers will enjoy Carla’s fresh ideas, and can look forward to receiving the same quality, community-oriented publication. It has been an honor to write and edit for this publication and to meet so many of the business owners who
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have advertised throughout the years, many of whom have consistently been with Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles from the start of each of seven publications. I am so grateful to publishers Tim and Doreen Selby for trusting in me to edit East Lake Area Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, which first delivered to mailboxes in May 2008. Not long after, they asked me to edit their Trinity Area publication, and then in 2010, when they expanded to the Odessa/Lutz/Land O’ Lakes Area, I was eager to be on board. I am proud to have been a part of this publication, which has hit some milestones requiring some changes. The name change for one – Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles is reflective of the major growth it’s had, now with seven publications reaching approximately 130,000 homes and businesses in the Tampa Bay Area. I’ve loved my job! It feels great to help local businesses gain recognition and to have a platform to help bring attention to important local issues.
While I’ve been busy writing about businesses in N. Pinellas and W. Pasco, my husband Jack has been building our family business in Dade City. Along with Jack’s brother Steve Thomas (the major shareholder), we are part owners of Surecrete Design Products, a manufacturer of decorative concrete supplies. Our son Sawyer and daughter-in-law Madi also work at Surecrete and our youngest, Axel, recently started his own decorative concrete company, AT Decorative Concrete. Our oldest, Katie, is now a real estate agent and will continue to writing for this publication as she’s done for 11 years. My focus turns to helping my children in their business endeavors, and while Jack says he doesn’t need me at his office (he must be scared!), I look forward to accompanying him on some of his business trips, which have taken him to places like China, Africa, Trinidad and Canada. The last trip I took with him was to Hawaii! I’ll say Aloha now, and thank you!
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Community Calendar & News Briefs GFWC Awarded Civic/Non Profit Organization of the Year GFWC, Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club was recently honored by The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Awards Banquet.
(L-R): Land O’Lakes Honorary Mayor Rosie Heim, Woman’s Club President Karin D’Amico, Club 1st VP Annette Bellingar and Treasurer Lea Griffin Club Officers were present to receive the Civic / Non Profit Organization of the Year Award for its
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longstanding community service and volunteerism on behalf of the Woman’s Club. For more information on this volunteer organization, please visit: www.gfwclutzlandolakeswomansclub.org.
Pasco Hernando SCORE Announces FREE Small Business Seminars August 2017 Aug. 1, 5:30–7:30 PM––Internet Marketing. Attendees will obtain an understanding of the Internet Marketing technologies and how they may help enhance the ability of a small business to reach customers and communicate their brand, products, and services. We will look at E-Marketing and the efforts/knowledge needed to effectively implement a marketing campaign using the Internet. The five areas of focus will be: search engine marketing, search engine optimization, web analytics, social media, e-mail marketing. Seminar will be held at the Centennial Park Branch Library at 5740 Moog Rd. in Holiday.
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Aug. 22, 5:30–7:30 PM––How to Really Start Your Own Business. We will begin with Introduction to Starting a Business: the idea, testing the idea, protecting the idea. We will then review Key Issues for Starting a Business: finding good people, structuring the business, understanding cash flow, finding the money, the business plan, starting out on the right foot. We will conclude with Insurance, Legal Requirements, and Information Sources: workers’ compensation, need for liability insurance, information sources, adhering to state and federal laws. Seminar will be held at Land O’ Lakes Branch Library, at 2818 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. Aug. 22 5:30–7:30 PM––How to Apply for Non-Profit Grants. This interactive seminar will explore the truth’s, the how’s, and the why’s of grant writing. The participants will gain information on the key steps in the process of grant writing, matching their needs invariably as not-for-profits with the goals of grantors. Seminar will be held at Spring Hill Branch Library at 9220 Spring Hill Dr. in Spring Hill. Aug. 23, 5:30–7:30 PM––How
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to Use the Internet in Your Business. After reviewing the various roles that a website can support in enhancing your business, we will demystify much of the gobbledygook and walk you through an eight-step process of key activities needed to allow you to quickly leverage this technology in almost any business. Seminar will be held at South Holiday Branch Library at 4649 Mile Stretch Dr. in Holiday. Aug. 24, 5:30–7:30 PM––Pricing for Profit. “Pricing for Profit” is a lot more than a catchy phrase. In order to Price for a Profit, a company needs to know their costs - both variable and fixed cost. They also need to know what the market will pay and what their competitors are charging. After all of these factors are reviewed, a reasonable price structure can be established. Selling your product at the right price is one of the most important keys to a successful business. You will understand your costs of doing business and relate these costs to an understanding of gross profit, margin and markup. Seminar will be held at Regency Park Branch Library at 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey. Register today – space limited – pascohernando.score.org.
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Check Out These Events at TPC Tampa Bay & ¡CUATRO: Every Friday at 5 PM––FUN FRIDAY 9-Hole Golf! Join TPC Tampa Bay for FUN 9-Hole Golf and enter the contests for Closest to the Pin and Long Drive! There will be after-golf fun that includes corn hole toss, ping-pong and more! Women’s Summer Golf Events July 17––Two Player Scramble Aug. 21––Two Player Scramble Sept. 8––Complementary Clinic Sept. 11––Two Player Scramble
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Beer Tastings at ¡CUATRO Aug. 25: Angry Chair Brewing of Tampa will be the featured brewery. Other Upcoming Events at TPC: Wed., July 26––Canvas & Cocktails. Find your inner artist! Sun., July 30––July Jamboree Invitational Golf Aug. 5––Back to School Neighborhood Bash For more information visit www.tpctampabay.com and check out the article about ¡CUATRO on page 12 and 13.
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K and K Parrot Supplies: Everything Your Feathered Friend Needs By Marcy Sanford K and K Parrot Supplies recently opened a new retail store at 4608 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard. For more than 13 years the online retailer has been providing bird owners and lovers with high quality toys, food, and accessories at competitive prices and now, with their brick and mortar location, they are able to serve their customers and their birds even better and continuing to live up to their slogan to provide feathered friends with everything they need to live happy, healthy lives. If you are a new bird owner, K and K Parrot Supplies owners Kathy and Karen are a wealth of knowledge. They owned a breeding aviary in Delaware for 10 years before entering the pet supply business but even before that Kathy was in love with birds. “My first pet bird was a cockatiel.
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After that, the birds I kept as pets got bigger and bigger.” Kathy now owns three parrots and is happy to share her expertise from years as a pet bird owner and breeder. One area where she sees some misconceptions among pet bird owners is when it comes to food. “The quality of bird food has become so much better than it was years ago. Parrots and bigger birds can live up to 80 years but with the high quality food available now, they may have a longer life span. Many people think it is ok to just feed seeds to birds but good quality food is very important or the bird can get sick.” K and K Parrot Supplies carry the full lines of high quality foods by Hari, Volkman, and Higgins. They even carry both the TOP’s and Harrison’s lines of organic foods. If your bird is a picky eater or has food allergies, Kathy and Karen are happy to special order any type of food your favorite bird might need.
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Parrots and exotic birds of all kinds of feathers can be found at K and K “Parrots and other birds make great pets,” says Karen. “They all have different personalities and when you talk and interact with them they become amazing companions. Like any animal you have to give them love, attention, and care.” Kathy and Karen are happy to help bird owner with tips on how to best care for them. Kathy even takes notes for each customer so she can help them remember what they
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bought the last time they were in the store. K and K Parrot Supplies stocks foraging and enrichment toys and cages of all sizes to help keep your feathered friend happy and occupied. Monthly wing clipping will help keep your pet bird safe if he or she spends time outside his or her cage. With this procedure birds are still able to exercise their muscles while easily moving around the house and being able to coast to a safe landing. This
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important procedure is best handled by an expert. Kathy and Karen are happy to be able to provide this service to their customers along with nail trimming. Most people do not feel comfortable doing this on their own and Kathy and Karen have years of experience. They can ensure your bird is groomed properly and safely.
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Karen and Kathy are very active in the community and are happy to be able to donate food to local rescue organizations. K and K Parrot Supplies literally has everything you need for birds of all sizes from conures and cockatiels to cockatoos and macaws. They sell food in bulk for larger breeds and even
carry bird food for wild birds. Also available is handfeeding formula for baby birds. K and K Parrot Supplies’ online store is always open. They offer free delivery on orders of $50 and more. You can also order online and pick your order up at their retail store.
K and K Parrot Supplies, located at 4608 Land O’ Lakes Blvd, is open Tues. and Thurs. from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wed. and Fri., 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – noon; and by appointment. For information or to place an order, visit KandKParrotSupplies.com or call 302-354-4843.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Plato Academy’s First Hillsborough County Location Plato Academy and Superior Schools are proud to announce the Ribbon Cutting for a permanent facility for the first Plato Academy in Hillsborough County. The facility is over 25,000 square feet of classrooms and offices and will serve grades K-2. We welcome you to join us for the celebration at 4 p.m. on August 8, 2017. Plato Academy Tampa 4903 Ehrlich Road Tampa, FL 33624
About Plato Academy Schools High standards, strong motivation, effective discipline, and an atmosphere of caring foster excellence at Plato Academy Tampa, a public charter school with private-school advantages. While providing a stimulating and demanding education, Plato Academy gives students a high level of individualized attention. Every
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student is special at this small school with an average of fewer than 18 students per class and a low studentto-teacher ratio. Enrollment: Located in the northwest corner of Hillsborough County, Plato Academy Tampa is open to all eligible students in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas County. The school is designed for students with potential for creativity, emotional growth, and leadership. Advanced students have opportunities to learn at an accelerated pace. School Focus: At Plato Academy, educators believe appropriate student behavior will ensure uninterrupted teaching and encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning. Our schools offer an enriched, disruption-free environment through optimum instruction, support, and encouragement. The focus is on responsibility and strict-but-fair discipline for students, accountability through testing, uniform and dress
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code compliance, and parent involvement. Educators strive to instill values and responsibilities at every step of the child's education. Our enthusiastic and nurturing learning environment boasts three field trips a year, hands-on and project-based learning. Greek Influence: Learning Greek at a young age sharpens the mind by enhancing reading ability and mathematical computation. Greek also serves as a springboard to other languages. Learning Greek significantly impacts a child’s academic success in elementary, secondary, and college-level learning environments. Technology: Plato Academy boasts a 1:1 student to electronic device ratio, smartboards in every classroom, and ample professional development opportunities to ensure our teachers and students are on the leading edge of educational technology in ways that make learning fun and impactful.
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About Superior Schools Corporation Superior Schools, established in 2006, is a comprehensive educational service provider for schools of choice and it operates quality K-8 schools, preschools and before and after-care services. The Mission of Superior Schools Corporation is to design, implement, continuously improve and efficiently expand "Superior" methods of education created to assist all students in achieving their full potential by requiring and nurturing high academic and behavioral standards in safe, supportive, challenging, and enthusiastic environments fostered by a commitment and cooperative effort between schools, students, parents, and community. All schools managed by Superior Schools have only received grades of “A” and outperformed State and Pinellas County in reading, Math, Science and Writing by substantial margin.
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Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical: Cornerstone Pros Has It All Covered! By Katie Thomas With over 50 years of industry experience, Cornerstone Pros meets the needs of their customers throughout the Tampa Bay Area for air conditioning, plumbing and electrical work. Along with skilled professionalism and quality work, Cornerstone Pros takes pride in providing service with a smile and the team does their best to continually exceed the expectations of their customers. Setting a standard for trustworthiness, customer satisfaction and affordability, the Cornerstone Pros are experts in HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. Cornerstone Pros has consistently received the Angie’s List Super Service Award, which is due to their upstanding service to the thousands of homeowners they have worked with throughout the years. Finding a contractor that you can trust and rely on for home services isn’t always an easy task, so when you find one who does all their work with skill and
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integrity you hold onto them for future calls. Cornerstone Pros has become that trusted company for many in the area and because they are experts in three home services, people love them! It’s like a one-stop-shop business that comes to you for your home’s needs! “Cornerstone Air, Plumbing & Electrical can help homeowners with all their residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical needs,” says owner Dana Spears. “We’ve had really great response to our electrical service. If needed we can send two technicians to a home which is very convenient for homeowners.” Cornerstone Pros’ technicians work have all received professional training, have undergone background checks and receive drug testing because this company is dedicated to helping you feel safe and secure in your decision to work with them. The technicians all drive fully loaded trucks with all the equipment they need, so when they visit your home or business they can get the job done the first time around! One of the best parts of working
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with Cornerstone is that they can service your home with plumbing, electricity and HVAC repairs, installation and maintenance. Cornerstone Pros provides maintenance plans for clients to choose from that are designed to fit your needs and your budget. Dana says, “Studies show that regular maintenance not only protects the lifespan of your system, but also helps you recover lost efficiency. When
you invest in an annual maintenance plan, your HVAC unit will retain up to 95 percent of its efficiency for years to come. As a bonus, your small maintenance investment will be quickly recovered with monthly electric savings and reduced repair costs!” Joseph Greene says, “I’ve had a maintenance contract with Cornerstone for a couple of years now. I’ve had a different technician each time I’ve had an inspection, which is 45 times. Every one of these technicians is top-notch. The tech for my inspection today was named Chris L. Where do you get these people? They are GREAT!”
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Save Money with a Maintenance Plan! Maintenance plans include Silver, Gold and Platinum memberships. The Silver Plan includes: •77-Point Precision Air Conditioning Tune-Up & Professional Cleaning Semi-Annually •24-Hour Priority Installation of a New System •24-Hour Service Guarantee •5% Repair Discounts •Proper Refrigerant Monitoring -l lb. Free Freon •Discounted Service Fees of $49.00 for Air Conditioning •2-Year Air Conditioning & Heating Extended Parts & Labor Warranty •100% of Cornerstone Savings Club Payments Credited to a New System Up to $129
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The Gold Plan includes: •77-Point Precision Air Conditioning Tune-Up & Professional Cleaning Semi-Annually •43-Point Whole Home Plumbing Inspection & Water Heater Flush Annually •71-Point Electrical & Lifespan Inspection Annually •24-Hour Priority Installation of a New System •24-Hour Service Guarantee •10% Repair Discounts •Proper Refrigerant Monitoring -l lb. Free Freon •Discounted Service Fees of $29.00 for Plumbing, $49.00 for Air Conditioning and$69.00 for Electrical •2-Year Air Conditioning & Heating Extended Parts & Labor Warranty •100% of Cornerstone Savings Club Payments Credited to a New System Up to $189
The Platinum Plan includes: •77-Point Precision Air Conditioning Tune-Up & Professional Cleaning Semi-Annually •43-Point Whole Home Plumbing Inspection & Water Heater Flush Annually •71-Point Electrical & Lifespan Inspection Annually •24-Hour Priority Installation of a New System •24-Hour Service Guarantee •15% Repair Discounts •Proper Refrigerant Monitoring -l lb. Free Freon •No Service Fees Apply as Long as Repair Work Performed* •2-Year Air Conditioning & Heating Extended Parts & Labor Warranty •100% of Cornerstone Savings Club Payments Credited to a New System Up to $289 In addition to maintenance plans that help to keep your entire home running smoothly, Cornerstone Pros can service your home with about any
fix or repair you need for HVAC, Plumbing or Electric. Their list of services is endless - this team truly has you covered in any situation! Rebecca W. says, “I have been using Cornerstone for a couple of years now. I started off on my primary house with plumber Kiel installing an iron/water filtration for iron in my well. I then had an electrician install additional outlets at my home and a HVAC agent service my a/c system. I was talked into buying the service plan by Kiel and I’m so happy I did. I am getting quality work at a discount. Today I have my dad’s rental property getting flipped, because well it needs to and he can’t do it anymore due to dementia. I hired some contractors to fix up the property (redo floors, tile work, and even install cabinets). One contractor even claimed to be a prior plumber and assured me he could conquer the job with quality. Well…thank goodness Jerry, a Cornerstone plumber, came to my rescue because my so-called plumber had no clue what he is doing. Jerry is taking the time to make sure the plumbing is done right and to county code! Going above and beyond the call of duty. Every time I have called cornerstone for electric, plumbing, or HVAC it has always been top-notch service. Thank you!” With Cornerstone you always receive professionalism, quality work and quality products. Cornerstone Pros is great for so many reasons: customer satisfaction, quality and affordability, peace of mind, and NO high-pressure sales tactics. If you believe that your home deserves the best, then Cornerstone Pros is the company for you! For honesty, reliability, and expertise, give Cornerstone Pros a call today at (813) 949-4445. You can also get more information about the specials and services they provide at the website: Cornerstone Pros.com.
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Leading the Way in Culinary Experience ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar at TPC Tampa Bay! By Katie Thomas ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar at TPC Tampa Bay in Lutz is a modern restaurant designed to bring people together. Bring friends and co-workers to ¡CUATRO and everyone will enjoy the fresh seasonal flavors curated by Executive Chef Benjamin Clark. Considered one of the most beautiful and exciting 18-hole resort golf courses in Florida, TPC Tampa Bay’s gorgeous landscaping that winds through natural wetlands, cypress trees, lagoons, oaks and abundant wildlife areas is the perfect backdrop for a top-rated round of golf and delicious award-winning food from ¡CUATRO. ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar is truly a hidden gem and should be on every food lover’s list of places to dine in the Tampa Bay Area. With stunning views of TPC Tampa Bay’s masterful design, ¡CUATRO is open to the public and even provides catered events. It’s really three venues in one with the
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full service bar and high-top tables, the dining area, and the banquet room. Executive Chef Ben Clark says, “The surrounding close-knit community has really embraced our presence here and supported us. In return we have done everything to embrace the community around us and provide the best possible service. Our staff is wonderful! From the front-of-house service staff to the back-of-house kitchen staff, I’ve never seen a group more dedicated to their craft.” Chef Ben has ingrained in his staff a mindset that meets his own – his philosophy for creating masterful food aligns with what his father taught him as a kid. “My dad always taught me to do what I love and put passion into my work. I teach my staff that putting love and effort into each dish makes all the difference. Training a staff that is able to retain that mindset is a big accomplishment and I am proud of our back-of-house and front-of-house teams. They really care about the food
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The kitchen crew at ¡CUATRO Restaurant & Bar love putting out fantastic tasting food and have a great camaraderie with each other and Chef Ben
and people have began to notice the consistency and hard work that goes into making and serving each dish.” The kitchen team at ¡CUATRO goes above-and-beyond when it
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comes to cooking, plating and serving food. They smoke their own brisket for chili, brine their corned beef, cure their own bacon, smoke all their BBQ, make all soups and dressings from
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Chef Ben Clark scratch in-house and even make their own line of cheeses, which include queso fresco, ricotta and mozzarella cheese! When your chef takes four days to turn pork belly into bacon in his very own in-house smoker, you know the quality is stellar! Chef Ben’s menu is his life’s work, and as his father taught him, he puts passion and love into each dish that comes out of ¡CUATRO’s kitchen, so guests always receive the best. Chef Ben has updated the banquet menu for large events held at
TPC Tampa Bay and for catering. He says, “Our banquet menu is phenomenal and 99% of the time, I work oneon-one with our customers to customize the banquet menu selection to their liking. When someone calls about a banquet or private dinner, I tell them they can get ideas off the website, but I work with them through email to come to a finalization that they really love and that suits their tastes.” Members and the public can reserve the full-service banquet room for golf related events, silent/live auctions, lunches, dinners,
wedding showers, baby showers, bar mitzvahs – you name it! Dedicated to Bringing Fresh New Tastes to the Culinary Scene! Chef Ben shares, “I love opening the eyes to our guests to try new experiences. One of the reasons I really fell in love with the culinary experience of eating and cooking is that it gives people the opportunity to do something different and try something they’ve never done before. The only limits are the ones placed on yourself!” The ¡CUATRO team began pairing up with local breweries last summer to create a new type of dining experience and help to expose the community to some local craft breweries that they may not try otherwise. “We wanted to bring the community of brewers and tasters together, while incorporating our food to be paired with elect beers,” says Chef Ben. “The most important part is opening people’s eyes to trying new things, tasting something they may not have opted for before and help raise awareness of our restaurant and all the awesome local breweries in the area.” Last summer ¡CUATRO paired up with Cigar City out of Tampa, Green Bench out of St. Pete, and Big Storm out of Clearwater. For each dinner and beer pairing event, Chef Ben and his team used the beer being featured from each brewery in the ingredients to make each menu item for the night. From Oatmeal Stout glazes to craft beer marinated steak toppings, the dinner and beer pairings were a hit, so they’re bringing it back this summer! Upcoming Beer Tasting/Sampling Nights at ¡CUATRO Restaurant and Bar: July 14 will feature Big Storm Brewing Co. of Clearwater, FL
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August 25 will feature Angry Chair Brewing of Tampa, FL Big Storm Brewing and ¡CUATRO’s Beer Tasting Night was such a success that they will be collaborating once again at the Publix Apron’s Cooking School in Citrus Park on July 22nd. Chef Ben will be sharing his expertise on creating great dishes with craft beers. The menu will feature: Big Storm Tropic Pressure Florida Ale “Fish and Chips” (Battered Red Grouper, Sweet Potato, Cholula Honey Mustard, and Pickled Red Onion); Big Storm Wavemaker Amber Ale Caprese (Stewed Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, White Balsamic Syrup); Big Storm Helicity Lager Pilsner Bone-In Pork Chop (Brown Sugar Beer Brine, Collard Greens, Roasted Mushroom Quinoa); Big Storm Oats in-Hose Churros with Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Sugar, Oat-in-Hose Hand Churned Ice Cream. Search ww2.publix.com to buy tickets. Reservations are based on a first come, first serve basis! In addition to helping expand your tastes in craft brews and paired cuisine, ¡CUATRO will be hosting a 4 Course Wine Pairing Dinner on September 9th with featured wines paired with a specialty menu! Award-winning food and a staff that creates with passion - ¡CUATRO is leading the way for new ideas, fresh ingredients and craftsmanship in the culinary world. ¡CUATRO is located at TPC Tampa Bay at 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sun. 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Find more information at cuatrotampa.com.
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Super Cleaning for Your Home and Office By Marcy Sanford When was the last the time you gave your home a really super cleaning? At the end of a long day, there is nothing worse than coming home to a dirty, messy house but after you’ve worked long hours, carted your kids around to their different activities, and then figured out what to do for dinner, who has time to clean? The good news is… you don’t have to. Super Cleaning can handle all the dirty work around your home so all you have to do is come home and enjoy it.
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Started by Tampa residents Cristina and Jorge Moraes, Super Cleaning has been delighting its customers since 2010. “In 2010 we entered the cleaning industry by acquiring a cleaning franchise which provided us with the proper training and tools to succeed in the space,” says Jorge. “Quickly we realized that we could offer a service more personal and tailored to clients beyond what already existed. In 2012, we started our own company, Super Cleaning. We do both residential and commercial cleaning, offering both quality and
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Jorge and Christina Moraes punctuality far beyond others in the industry. Because of our basic values when it comes to cleaning and customer service, we have won the trust of our clients and built the credibility we have today.” “Super Cleaning has always exceeded my expectations,” said clients John and Cindy. “I would recommend them to anyone.” When you’re a client of Super Cleaning, they treat your home as
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carefully as if it were their own. They make sure to clean every surface thoroughly and completely with care and banish every dust bunny that’s been hiding underneath your chairs. “Cristina and Jorge have been cleaning for us for over three years,” said Super Cleaning clients Beth and Michael. “They are very reliable and do a great job.” Super Cleaning takes care of all the messy spots around your house so you don’t have to – bathrooms, floors, baseboards – all the areas we tend to forget or ignore or just don’t want to go near, Super Cleaning will make sure they are sparkling clean. Just think how nice it would be to come home to a fresh smelling house with no dust, dirt, or dingy areas to worry about. You can truly walk in and just relax or invite friends and family over without having to stress about a mess. Super Cleaning makes it a breeze to enjoy your home and your life. “Super Cleaning is reliable, trustworthily, and friendly. Our house looks great after every cleaning. We highly recommend their service,” said Super Cleaning clients Carla and Leon.
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Super Cleaning also handles commercial cleaning for office buildings, stores, and professional spaces. “Super Cleaning consistently does an outstanding job. They always do a phenomenal job,” said Super Cleaning clients Jean and Susan. No matter the size of the mess in your home, office, or building, Super Cleaning will not stop cleaning until you are happy and satisfied. Tired of coming home to a dirty home? Sick of spending all your free time dusting, mopping, and scrubbing? Need help keeping your busi-
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ness or office building looking shiny and new? Wish you had a magical fairy to come swish her wand and whisk everything into place? We can’t help you find magic but just like a superhero armed with soap and towels, Super Cleaning will quickly and thoroughly clean your home or office so you have more time to enjoy life. For more information or to schedule an appointment to have Super Cleaning come clean your home or office, call or text Jorge Moraes at 813-574-7708 or email jlmoraes@msn.com.
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Budget Blinds Awards James and Elaine Trotter as Franchisee of the Year for Record-Breaking Sales Budget Blinds, an international window covering franchise with nearly 1,100 territories across North America, recently announced James and Elaine Trotter as Franchisee of the Year, a top recognition and award bestowed upon a local franchise owner with the best overall sales volume in a single calendar year. The Trotters, franchise owners of three territories in the Florida area – Brandon, North Tampa and Land O’ Lakes – have owned their Budget Blinds’ businesses since purchasing Budget Blinds in Tampa in October, 2008. This past year, in 2016, they achieved the highest sales volume in the company’s history and improved by a double-digit percentage over 2015. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award as Franchisee of the Year,” said Elaine Trotter. “Both Jim and I, as well as our entire staff, appreciate the opportunities of business ownership in the Budget Blinds network. Not only do we have strong ties
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with our fellow franchisees and staff at the corporate office, we have wonderful customers and friends in the community.” Active members of their local church group and local business associations, the Trotters are also involved in Habitat for Humanity, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Metropolitan Ministries and the national Veteran cause, Homes for Our Troops. “We feel blessed to give back to our community and help others in need,” said Jim Trotter. Shirin Behzadi, CEO of Budget Blinds and its parent company, Home Franchise Concepts, said, “Jim and Elaine Trotter are wonderful people. It’s a privilege to know them personally and professionally. I’m delighted for their successes and for their ongoing commitment to their community. They truly represent the entrepreneurial spirit in every way.” The Trotters began their Budget Blinds journey with a small showroom in Land O’ Lakes, FL. In 2012, they re-
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located their showroom to 1208 W. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa. In 2015, they opened their second showroom in the Riverview Town Center, a central location in East Hillsborough. The design centers showcase blinds, shades, shutters and an array of window covering solutions that include energy efficiency, child safety and trending fabrics. Services inLocal owners of Budget Blinds, Jim and Elaine Trotter, clude expert measAwarded Franchisee of the Year for record sales uring, professional installation and Visit the Budget Blinds website to products backed by the best warranties learn more about Budget Blinds of in the industry. Budget Blinds also ofBrandon, North Tampa and Land O’ fers commercial window covering soLakes. lutions.
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About Budget Blinds Budget Blinds was founded in 1992 and is part of a family of brands under the umbrella of Home Franchise Concepts®, franchisor of home improvement service companies including Tailored Living® and Concrete Craft™. Budget Blinds has nearly 1,100 franchise territories serving over 9,000 cities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company offers a full line of high-quality, custom window coverings including shutters, shades, blinds, draperies and window film. It also
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provides free in-home consultations as well as complete measuring and installation services. Budget Blinds has been recognized as a leader in the franchise industry by organizations such as Entrepreneur, AllBusiness, Inc. and Franchise Business Review. For more information on Budget Blinds, visit www.budgetblinds.com or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/budgetblinds. For franchise opportunities, please visit www.budget-blindsfranchise.com.
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GCS Driving Academy Teaches Hands-On Driving in Real World Situations By Kim Thomas A long career as a racecar driver and performance driving coach led George Csanadi to open GCS Driving Academy, which caters to two very different types of drivers: Those who own high-performance vehicles and hire George to help them turn their fantasies into realities, and young drivers with parents who want to hire the very best driving coach for their children. These two types of clients love George for very different reasons, but parents of teens who have gone through his program love George because he teaches their children to safely navigate Tampa Bay’s busy roadways. “I have successfully coached over 400 teens. Today I coached number 416, and I have met just about every personality type and every skill level with both students and parents. “It’s a reality check when parents learn that 60% of kids will crash in the first 12 months after getting their driver’s license,” says George. “I am teaching a lifelong skill that will stay with them until they are 90 and have to hang up the keys because they can’t see anymore. With me, they are going to learn to be a driver who anticipates things instead of reacting to things. I was a competition racecar driver for 18 years and I apply those same techniques in my teaching and it has nothing to do with speeding! It is about being 100% aware of what’s around you. A racecar driver knows what’s on his left, his right, in front, and behind at all times!” George says there are two things that people need to know about GCS Driving School. “Number one: I do not provide the vehicle. We are doing the training on the same family car that they will be using to do the rest of their training. And if there is more than one family car, we try to drive them all. I’ve taught kids driving all types of vehicles from Mini-Coopers to Escalades and Suburbans. “Number two: I made it mandatory that parents ride with us three years ago, and it was the smartest decision I’ve made in this business. For kids to continue in the program, parents need to come and sit in the car with us and observe how their student
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learns and how they’re being coached. Let’s face it, a lot of times parents don’t anticipate what is coming and calmly tell their child; rather, they wait until the last minute and then end up screaming at them. When they ride along with us, they observe me and then when I leave, they can continue the same pattern and same style of coachFrom their quotes, it’s easy to see that GCS ing.” student Casey (above) and mom Kristen with His sense of her son Trey, are very happy with GCS! humor showing, George adds, “I always Trey’s driving abilities but to witness tell parents: Letting your kid drive first hand that we all could benefit you up to Publix is not a good driving from a professional driving lesson lesson; it’s twelve minutes of terror from time to time. As parents, we try that ends up with you snatching the to provide the best for our children keys out of the ignition as soon as and you are it! You should be aware you’re parked. And at that point, they that every parent of a young driver we usually laugh and say that’s exactly come across we make a point to tell how it is.” them what a beneficial service you George says it is best to start drivprovided and that they should hurry ing lessons at 15 or 16, before they acand call for your professional expertise quire bad driving habits. in helping to teach their child how to Casey, whose parents enrolled her drive safely! Just save some time when in GCS Driving Academy when she it comes time to coaching my was 15, said, “Before I took driving youngest son how to drive. You are lessons from Mr. George I hated drivworth every penny and every word!” ing and was afraid of it. After ten hours of fun and knowledge filled Worth Every Penny! driving lessons, Mr. George armed “We have a different format than with the skills and the ‘little tips and most driving schools that teach parktricks of driving’ and I am now confiing lot skills, how to maneuver around dent and comfortable with driving in cones, and how to pass the driving almost any situation.” test,” explains George. “I don’t care Terry and Kristan are very happy about the test. The test is mediocre at they hired George to coach their son best. It doesn’t even require drivers to Trey. “Without a doubt, calling you to get out on a main roadway! These kids help with Trey’s driving was 100% the will have to drive 50 or more hours in right decision for us as parents! You order to get their license in the state of were able to take Trey driving to Florida. A lot of parents will just sign places that we would not have dreamt the form saying their kid has driven to take him. As parents, my husband and I feel so much more confident that Trey has the knowledge and understanding of how to drive safely and will help keep him secure so our child makes it home safely each time he drives. Thank you for allowing us to ride along not only to witness the wonderful job you had done with
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the 50 hours with 10 hours being in the dark, knowing that isn’t the case! I have students who come in who have 30-40 driving hours logged already and have never driven on the interstate with a tractor trailer going 70 miles per hour coming up on your left. Where we live, kids get their license and drive out of their neighborhood or apartment complex straight onto a busy roadway.” George acknowledges, “I’m not the cheapest coach in the area for sure, but I deliver an incredible result. I have a 100% clean record – no crashes – and I want to keep it that way. Hiring me to improve parking lot skills is a bad investment. The value of my coaching services is being next to the kid with a semi coming up on his left!” GCS Driving Academy has a very informative and easy-to-navigate website (gcsdrivingacademy.com) where you can find more information and many testimonials. Call George Csanadi directly at 813-713-4233 to set an appointment, or email George@gscdrivingacademy.com.
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“Primrose” Continued from page 1 feels like a second home to them.” Primrose parents notice the teachers and administration’s compassion and care. “What makes Primrose so special to us is that the entire staff genuinely love and care about the children,” says dad Doug H. “You can see it in how they greet them each morning, how they interact with the kids throughout the day during educational lessons and play, and how they take interest in the children’s lives. For us, it really is a home away from home. Our 4-year-old son has been at Primrose for about two and a half years and our 10-month-old son has been at Primrose for seven months. We can honestly say they are both thriving in the positive environment that Primrose provides.” Balanced Learning: At Primrose School of Lutz, they know that children learn better when they are engaged and that’s why their curriculum combines leaning and play to keep children interested and active throughout out the day. Primrose’s lessons are based on years of early childhood education research and each year the lessons are evaluated and redesigned if needed so that they can evolve to meet the changing needs in children’s education. Everything at Primrose is based on your child’s age group and what their developmental needs are at each stage. “Our children have fun while they are learning,” says Sonya. “It is academics with play. We in-
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corporate lots of STEAM related activities into our lessons.” One recent activity saw children building shelters using different materials and then testing them in a water table to see which material worked best. An art lesson included children looking at a piece of art, learning about different mediums and brushstrokes, and then creating their own work of art using whatever materials they wanted. Balanced Nutrition: Primrose School of Lutz believes that a healthy, balanced diet is instrumental
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(L-R): Owner Amy Gohil; Director Sonya Boyette; Assistant Director Kathleen Brunet
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for your child’s growth – mentally and physically. They provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all their students prepared by a chef. Along the way, they teach children the importance of making healthy choices. Character Development: “What a child becomes is just as important as what they know,” says Sonya. Because Primrose School of Lutz believes that character development in an integral part of a child’s learning, they weave
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character development lessons into what children are experiencing throughout the day. The idea and importance of manners, honesty, leadership, conservation, and more are all explored during fun monthly lessons and activities. Students also have the chance to learn about the joy of giving back to their community. “We want to teach our children to give back without the expectation of anything in return,” said Ami. “The first five years of life are very important to character development.” “I have been in early childhood education for 11 years,” said Assistant Director Kathleen Brunnet. “I wanted to find a center that met my vision of what I thought early childhood education should be and Primrose School of Lutz is that. We live out the values and vision of the school everyday. I believe in what we do here.” More From Primrose Parents: “At this age, learning should be fun and not institutionalized. As a family,
we know our child is safe, happy, genuinely loved, and receives the type of care we would expect from a private preschool setting. We know without a doubt we made the right decision for our child by choosing Primrose of Lutz and have no regrets.” And, mom Sarah W. said, “I know from the moment my child goes in for the day, till the time we arrive to go home, the activities at Primrose are engaging, educational, and fun.” Primrose School of Lutz offers loving care for children as young as six-weeks-old, and through Voluntary
Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) age, readying children for a successful transition to kindergarten. They offer before and after care for elementary school students and drop-off and pick-up from McKitrick Elementary School, Sun Lake Academy, and Schwarzkopf Elementary School. Primrose School of Lutz is located at 5001 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road. They are open Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call (813) 920-9384 or visit PrimroseLutz.com.
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TECH TALK
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By Bob Dalles Greetings Friends… My name is Bob Dalles, better known as Bob The Computer Guy. My goal is to help my readers better understand computer systems, wired and wireless networks, information technology (IT) devices like phones and pads; and most importantly, keeping you as safe as possible when you interact with the internet and other networks. A little bit about me. I want you to know that you are dealing with an individual who draws on decades of experience and sincerely wants to share this knowledge with you. When I say decades I am not talking about only twenty-some years, as much as I hate to admit it, were looking more closely at forty years. My computer experience goes back to the latter half of the 1970’s before the surge of the personal computers industry. Remember computer punch cards? If you don’t, then good for you my friends, you are “soooo” lucky. Compared to today’s methods of interacting with computers you would probably not be a big fan of punch cards. Even if you enjoy the novelty of playing around with older technology, you would quickly get tired of the
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tedium of using computer punch cards on a daily basis. In addition to my approximately forty-some years of technology experience, I have owned and operated computer consulting corporations since 1995. Plus, I have been an IT Instructor for a well-known technical college for the last eight years. I continue to teach as well as run my computer corporation on a daily basis. I want this column to not only be my column but our column. On a regular basis, I will provide you with topics I hope you will find interesting. However, most importantly, I would love for you to submit questions on IT topics that interest you. Thank you for taking the time to read this and getting to know me better. Got a tech question? Email me at 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 and secure when using the Internet.
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“Dr. Albert” Continued from page 1 their families with a wonderful experience every visit. The offices are friendly and inviting with a caring staff that gives personalized attention to patients, focusing on putting them at ease and making sure the environment is positive and happy. Both locations of Albert Family Orthodontics provide a snack bar, coffee, games and iPads for patients and their families to enjoy. But what patients love most about going to Albert Family Orthodontics is Dr. Albert himself. He is sincerely nice, with an upbeat personality, and he provides exceptional care to patients of all ages. While it’s never too late to get the smile you want, it’s best to start early with children. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends an initial orthodontic evaluation at the first sign of orthodontic problems or by age 7. At this early age, Dr. Albert may not recommend orthodontic treatment, but he can inform parents of the most advantageous time to begin treatment if necessary.
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Trays With No Impressions, YES! Remember those uncomfortable impression trays with the yucky goo? In most cases, they are no longer necessary. One of the most recent advancements in orthodontic treatments is the use of the iTero intraoral scanner. Dr. Albert uses the iTero wand to scan a patient’s mouth instead of using trays to create impressions, which makes for a far more comfortable experience. “It is possible to go through the whole treatment without needing impressions,” says Dr. Albert. “We can digitally send the scans to the to lab instead of sending impressions through the mail, which makes the process quicker. The scans can also be used to create 3D printed Guardian retainers, which provides four total retainers for the patients.” Patients love the option to save money by buying extra retainers retainers up front, since most pre-teens and teens end up needing extra retainers due to losing them. Dr. Albert says it ends up costing less to purchase the 4 digital retainers than purchasing one regulat replacement retainer later– and you don’t have to come back to the office for extra appointments to get them made!
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Getting to Know Dr. Albert A lifelong local, Dr. Albert graduated from East Lake High School and earned his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from The University of Florida. He’s been honored with numerous awards and is a member of several dental associations, and not only does he strive to be a positive force within the dental community, he sets a great example for his young patients by volunteering his dental services through mission trips with his church, Cypress Meadows Community Church (CMCC) of Safety Harbor under the direction of Pastor Douglas Poole. The children and adults that he is able to help on dental mission trips live in remote areas that would not have dental services provided without the help of dentists volunteering their time. Dr. Albert served on mission trips with CMCC to Haiti in 2014 and 2015, taking a break in 2016, and this year, just returned from a mission trip to Nakuru, Kenya where he and others provided dental and humanitarian services to the children at Springs of Hope Orphanage. Along with a pediatric dentist and another orthodontist, the team set out to treat as many den-
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Dr. Albert took his family to visit American Orthodontics, where his patients' braces are manufactured tal issues as possible during their trip in June. Hearing of his upcoming trip, many of Dr. Albert’s patients
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wanted to help and donated children’s clothing, while many dentists in the area donated toothbrushes and toothpaste. It was truly a community effort that made a difference in another continent. While it’s important to Dr. Albert to make a difference globally through dental mission trips when he’s able, his patients take priority and he finds ways to make orthodontics fun for them. When you visit Albert Family Orthodontics’ Facebook page, you’ll find “Braces Off” celebration photos with patients and you’ll find that he holds fun contests for patients. Since orthodontic treatment is a long-term commitment for preteens and teenagers, the contests keep patients engaged during the process. Each year, Albert Family Orthodontics’ patients get excited about the Summer of Music and Smiles Summer Concert Series. This year, patients can enter to win tickets to some awesome concerts including Shawn Mendes’ Illuminate World Tour, as well as oldschool favorites Paula Abdul, Boys II Men, and New Kids on the Block – one patient will win four tickets for each concert. Concert tickets aren’t the only things featured in contests.
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Multiple winners receive iTunes gift cards every month. There are movie gift card contests, and every year Albert Family Orthodontics invites all patients to their yearly AstroSkate party. Dr. Albert is dedicated to the community where serves and lives, and provides opportunities for his patient base to improve the lives of others through charities such as Toys for Tots. He also provides an annual babysitting certification program through Red Cross free of charge for patients. Completion of the program includes certification in CPR and first aide, and this knowledge can help patients create their own positive impact in the community. Dr. Albert gets his young patients to think communally as well and offers them a chance to help their schools earn money by encouraging friends and family to vote for their school in his yearly “Making a Change & Helping Local Schools” campaign. The top three voted schools are put in a drawing for a first place $1,000 donation, and a second and third place donation of $250. New Patients: What to Expect New patient evaluations are al-
ways FREE of charge. The free 45minute new patient evaluation visit is important and includes a thorough examination (including complimentary panoramic x-rays) and a discussion of potential treatment options. Treatment Dr. Albert recently led a dental team to Kenya to time depends on provide treatment at the Springs of Hope orphanage each patient’s specific orthodontic you’d like to improve your smile, problem, but in general, lasts from 6 contact one of Albert Family Orthoto 30 months. The average timeframe dontics’ offices for a free orthodontic a person is in braces or Invisalign is ap- consultation. proximately 18-24 months. Albert Family Orthodontics’ Albert Family Orthodontics does Trinity office is at Trinity Profesaccept insurance plans that cover orsional Place, 1806 Short Branch thodontics and there are several finanDr, Suite #102, (at the corner of cial options available. Along with a Duck Slough Blvd. and Trinity low initial down payment, Albert Blvd.). The Palm Harbor office is Family Orthodontics offers no-interat 2445 Tampa Road, Suite A. est, in-house financing. For more information, please call Personalized care in a friendly (727) 376-2770 (Trinity) and environment, advanced technology, (727) 781-7475 (Palm Harbor). and Dr. Albert’s stellar credentials Office hours: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – allow patients to feel secure in choos5 p.m. ing Albert Family Orthodontics for For more information, log on themselves or for their children. If to albertfamilyortho.com .
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