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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In East Lake & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Anchorage, Bay Arbor, Boot Ranch, Brookers Landing, Crescent Oaks, Cypress Cove, Cypress Lakes Estates, Cypress Run, Cypress Trails, Deer Hollow, Grey Oak, Eagle Cove, Eagle’s Cove at Lake Tarpon, Eagle Ridge, Eagle Trace, Eagle Watch, East Lake Oaks, East Lake Woodlands, Hunters Wood, Keystone Bluffs, Keystone Palms, Keystone Ranchettes, Lansbrook, Lansbrook Village, Meadow Ridge, Nature’s Watch, Oak Hill Acres, Pine Ridge, Regina Estates, Ridgemoor, Tarpon Woods, Wentworth, Whispering Lakes, Woodfield
Dental Arts of Palm Harbor New Name: Same Experienced Care
State of the Art Technology Means Quick, Effective, Painless Treatments Dr. Lieberman’s passion and love of dentistry grows each year. See “Lieberman” on page 26.
East Lake Café has been serving up delicious, fresh and filling foods since 2003 in the East Lake Woodlands Shopping Center. Owned and operated by Peter Pergola, East Lake Café is a longtime favorite of the East Lake community due to consistently excellent food, generous portions, affordable prices and a friendly atmosphere with attentive service. East Lake Café is the perfect dining atmosphere for everyone in your dining party - families, young professionals, seniors and kids love this superb eatery that always greets guests with a smile and a delectable meal! East Lake Café is a family establishment, where everyone is welcome to come share in a great meal indoors or on the outdoor patio. Peter recently remodeled the outdoor seating area, See “Cafe” on page 22.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor Carla Dubis...3 Community Calendar...........4-5 The Property Doctors..........6-7 Washington Park Village...10-11 Old McMicky’s Teacher’s Rock..13 SAT/ACT/College Admission Outlooks.........16-17 Trinity Family Physicians...18-19 “Tech Talk” with Bob...........24 Fall means King Mackerel!..28-29
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“I feel like part of the family,” is a phrase that Dr. Larry Lieberman and his staff hear over and over from their patients. For more than 30 years they have been leaders in dental health, providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatments available in a comfortable, spa like office on U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor. Dr. Lieberman and his team are proud to announce the name of his practice is changing to Dental Arts of Palm Harbor but everything else that his patients have come to expect and love will remain the same.
“Dr. Lieberman’s dental office experience is about as excellent as one could hope,” says patient Sondra C. “Professionalism coupled with the latest technology as well as a top caliber staff. Dr. Lieberman is the best dentist I’ve ever been to. He explains everything, listens empathetically and respects my input. I just can’t say enough positive things about this dentist and dental practice.”
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From The Editor Carla Dubis I want to start this editorial by thanking every single person that took some time to reach out to me and say a few words of encouragement in regards to my new role as Editor. Thank you! From the bottom of my heart, for your support and positive feedback. I also want to thank you for sending me your deepest condolences over the sudden and recent death of my father. Losing a loved one is never easy, but I am happy that my dad and I got to spend a lot of quality time together while he was here visiting. I find comfort in remembering all the good times him and I shared throughout my 31 years of life. Just remember to tell those you love how much you care and how much they mean to you on a daily basis. You never know what tomorrow may bring. Even though my college education was focused on Fine Arts and Web Design, there's always been a special place in my heart for the written word. I realize I am not an expert writer, and I will sometimes forget a comma or two, but I want you to know that I am extremely passionate about writing and sharing my thoughts and feelings with you through my editorials and stories. I want to share with you some of the emails I received from our readers,
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because they brought a big smile to my face and my heart. "Carla, I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your article in the Tampa Bay News. Very heart warming." Anonymous reader "I was reading your Editorial column and I just wanted to share with you the same proud feelings about Tampa, such a wonderful city, with so much History that goes back to the time of the Spanish explorers. As a Venezuelan native I can relate to everything you were saying. Tampa, for me, is a city full of surprises with open arms that has received and nestled a lot of talented people. Sincerely." - Haydee Mora, Realtor. Keller Williams Realty, New Tampa. "Good morning, Carla! My wife and I received the latest copy of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles at our home. What a wonderful article and great presentation. I don’t know why you chose our Foundation but I can tell you this is one of the nicest things a news organization has done for our children, teens, young adults and their families during my 30 years at ESF. I can’t thank you enough for spreading the word. We also enjoyed reading your article, “From the Editor.” You make the words on the page come alive. You have been blessed with a gift
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that lifts people up and enriches them. I hope that one day our paths will cross…whether at Southern Brewing or another event. So THANK YOU again for doing such a wonderful story on the persons we serve." - Thomas Orth, Epilepsy Services Foundation Getting these type of emails make what I do so much more meaningful and all the hard work I put in seems worth it, so keep them coming! I hope you enjoy this issue of Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles, as always, it's jammed-packed with amazing articles about local businesses and fantastic community events that you will not want to miss. Thanks for your continuous support and readership. Enjoy! Carla
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Calendar & News Briefs Annual Craft Fair Keystone United Methodist Church Keystone United Methodist Church will be having their annual Craft Fair (now in it’s 14th year), on Saturday October 14th from 9:00am - 2:00pm. There will be hand made items, crafted by the “Crafty Ladies” of the church, a bake sale with lots of yummy items made my members of the church, as well as outside vendors selling an impressive array of wonderful items. There will be food available for purchase. The money raised from this event will be used to assist the church with different projects and at least 10% of the funds will be spent on outside missions within the community. Last year we sent a total of $1600.00 to outside missions. For more information call (813) 920-5153. Address: 16301 Race Track Rd, Odessa, FL 33556
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West Coast Warriors Looking for players! The West Coast Warriors, an established 9u to 16u travel baseball team, is looking for 2 more serios baseball players that want to learn and love the game. If interested, please contact either Coach Tony Gomes at wc.warriors@gmail.com or Coach Dan Genna at dgenna@tampabay.rr.com for more information and how to sign up. Play Ball!
East Lake Library Presents: Computer Chat With Paul Allegro Chef’s Table Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 12 noon Allegro Senior Living finds joy in bringing people together! Join us as our Chefs demonstrate and prepare a tableside meal for you and your guest! Please RSVP! 727-2790165 Allegro Senior Living: 1755 East Lake Rd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM East Lake Community Library 4125 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor, FL 34685 Study Room #1 Join us for Computer Chat with Paul Goldman! Bring your problems, questions and laptops. Sessions are one hour each. Please come to the library to register for your individual session. A
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refundable $10.00 cash deposit will be required at time of in person registration. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to class to receive a full refund. All no-shows will forfeit their deposit as a donation to the library.
East Lake Library Presents: Butterfly Kisses: Gentle Yoga With Dawn. Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM East Lake Community Library Community Room Hatha Yoga classes for only $5.00 per session**, offered by certified instructor, Dawn LaCross. Breathing techniques combined with various postures and meditation will help purify, strengthen, and transform your life. Increase your vitality and reduce your stress! No preregistration required but space is limited. Minimum age: 16 years old. ** payable at the beginning of each class to the instructor
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Faith Lutheran Church Researching Foreign Census Records Genealogy Seminar to be held Sept. 20, 2017
for members. Please register for the seminar by phone 727-271-0770 or email debbehagner@yahoo.com
The West Pasco County Genealogical Society (WPCGS) will host a genealogy seminar on Wednesday, September 20th, 2017 from Noon to 1:30pm at the Faith Lutheran Church Community Room, 5443 Sunset Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34652. Attendees will learn about foreign census records: how and where to search for them and understanding census content. The event is open to the public. Cost of the seminar is $7.00 for non-members; $5.00
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The Property Doctors Transform Homes from Drab to Fab! It’s Time for the Home of Your Dreams! Katie Cammardella The Property Doctors of Tampa combine master craftsmanship with artistic design to bring homes up to date with modern renovations that create space and movement in a beautiful, yet functional manner. Whether you are rehabbing a distressed property, want to add functionality to your living space, update your kitchen/bath or need help restoring your historic home to its original lustre - The Property Doctors provide the know-how, expertise and passion to help you complete any project. Local, licensed and insured - The Property Doctors is a residential contracting company owned and operated by dynamic husband and wife team - Jeff Mullins and Libba Phillips Mullins. The couple combines their expertise in contracting and design to help you create the home of your dreams. Their ability to take a vision and make it a reality while keeping in mind the delicate balance between vision and budget is outstanding. Jeff and Libba can help to guide clients throughout the renovation and design process while considering cost, time and design, which helps their clients feel confident with their choices in the long run! Recent clients, The Smiths say, “When we first met with The Property Doctors team my husband had his ideas and I had mine. Jeff listened, asked questions, and made suggestions. It was amazing how he was able to come up with better ideas and a vision that satisfied both of us! Jeff is not just a professional, qualified Contractor, he is also a true Artist. His organized team and their attention to detail was impressive and appreciated. They also only used top quality materials. And the final product was 100% better than we expected! Thank you Property Doctors for making our dream come true!" Jeff Mullins (#CRC1330824) has more than 27 years of residential and commercial contracting experience under his tool belt with nine years experience in Florida. Jeff if a true craftsman; from distressed properties and historic homes to modern homes, Jeff has worked on all types of residences. He has worked on everything from luxury mansions to historic craftsmen homes from
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Charleston to St. Petersburg. He’s built in London, England, Atlanta, Charleston and the Tampa Bay area to provide his clients with the home of their dreams. Anything but cookiecutter - Jeff’s building style paired with Libba’s design expertise provide a seamless integration of traditional and classic beauty with the convenience of modern functionality. Libba brings her designer eye to the team; she has a keen ability to see your vision for your space and with Jeff’s contracting abilities, they make a dream team for remodeling and home design. Libba’s passion for creating spaces that feel just as good as they look brings a wealth of creativity, knowledge and talent to The Property Doctors. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in 1990, and her fine art photographs have been featured in various galleries and publications across the United States. Libba is considered a Feng Shui guru by her clients and her understanding of lighting techniques, furniture placement and decor makes all the difference in the transformation of your home. Libba simply helps you use the space you have in the best way possible, creating an environment that is spacious, functional and peaceful. “From custom kitchens to complete makeovers, the options we offer are endless. We want people to feel good in their homes and feel good about their investments. We take out the guess work. Many of our clients have an idea of what they want or may have seen an idea on television they want to create - we come in and educate them on how to achieve their vision” says Libba. “We help someone understand the why and how it will benefit them, if it’s within their budget, how long it will take and then we make a plan that will benefit them with their investment for the long term. We make a blueprint, help with budget, show what's practical, and make sure that you are spending dollars in the right place. Your home is one of the most important investments you’ll ever own, so you might as well love it and make sure you’re doing the right things to receive a great return on investment if you ever decide to sell.”
Beauty and Functionality for a Complete Transformation! When working with Jeff and Libba you will see that functionality is their
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AFTER very first priority. They will ask you how you are going to use the space, how long will you be there, what your lifestyle is like, etc. Sometimes after a consultation with The Property Doctors you might realize that it makes more sense to invest your dollars in one place than in others, which is truly priceless because you are saving time and money! Recently the couple worked with a family that bought a distressed property in Tarpon Springs and helped them turn it into a dream home. Libba says, “The house had great bones with a beautiful view of the water, but was very outdated. We went out to get an idea of the space and gave them some ideas. The couple ended up giving us full control of the renovation process. It was so rewarding to finish their home and hear that they were 100% satisfied. Jeff and I thrive as a team together and to have our clients express their satisfaction with a completed job is one of the best feelings!”
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Happy clients from East Lake say, “The Property Doctors helped us achieve a total transformation of our 1990’s dated home and turned it into an updated space with a bright open floor plan. Jeff offered us great ideas (with graphics), reconfigured our main living areas by taking down walls and implementing a better flow, and even created a custom design to highlight our fireplace. We couldn’t be happier with our ‘new’ home!”
Investment Properties and FixerUppers Become Modern with a Classic Finish! Many people consider buying a “fixer upper” but don’t know what it will really cost to make it the home of their dreams. The Property Doctors can provide you with an investment property assessment that will help you create a vision (and a realistic budget) to make your investment worth it. In addition to fixer-uppers - The Property Doctors excel in renovating historic Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
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BEFORE homes. Jeff and Libba are able to help you maintain the historic integrity and character of the home, while outfitting it with modern amenities. The Property Doctors provide all the bells and whistles! From finishes, to textures, they use materials that will last. From the crown molding to floors - you can rest assured that only quality
products will be used. “We stand behind our work. We want people to be happy with their investment and five or ten years down the road still love it. We feel really strongly about maintaining the integrity of a home, while creating functional and useable space”, says Libba. “We work with other professionals, designers and
architects - so if you have someone in mind, let us know. We understand that it takes a certain collaboration to make things perfect!” The Property Doctors shared passion for creating unique spaces, custom kitchens, customized additions and total transformation projects paired with their excellent work ethic and
knowledge make them the most sought after home experts in the Tampa Bay area. If you’re looking to update your home, create your dream home or get advice on investment properties call The Property Doctors today at (727) 639-3089, or log on to www.thepropertydocs.com.
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3/2/3 1899 htd sq ft. Just move right in This home offers wood flooring and 18" tile flooring throughout. updated Kitchen w/wood cabinets, granite counters, tile backsplash, pantry cabinet, pantry closet,. pot drawers plus more. Formal lv & dining rooms, family room w/vaulted ceilings. Master bedroom w/two walk in closets. Master bath w/dual sinks & walk in shower. Two generous sized guest bedrooms and guest bath w/updated vanity w/granite. Large lanai w/ carpet and a patio w/pavers to enjoy the tranquil setting. This home also offers newer roof & a/c system plus a 3 car garage. $289,900
3/2/2 1708 htd sq ft. Wood flooring & tile flooring in all the main areas. Updated kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, large pantry closet. Entertaining is easy in the living & dining rooms w/slider to enclosed lanai w/carpet. Master bedroom w/walk in closet, Master bath w/dual sinks and walk in shower. Hallway w/two closets lead you to the guest bedroom w/walk in closet and guest bath w/tub w/shower. Double doors lead you into the 3rd bedroom or can be your home office. This home also has its own pool w/spa to enjoy. $275,000
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Washington Park Village - Oldsmar’s Premiere Executive Live/Work Community by Marcy Sanford Oldsmar residents Steve and Marie Becklund have seen the area change a lot in the 40 years they’ve lived here. Now with the development of the new executive live/work community, Washington Park Village, they are excited to be a part of the city’s growth and redevelopment. “We’ve seen Oldsmar grow from a quaint town to a beautiful magnet for the area. We choose to live here originally because it was a quick drive to anywhere you wanted to go but now it has become a nucleus between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. You can find great restaurants and entertainment here. We love it.” Steve points to all the new developments in Oldsmar as just another great reason to live there. “We have an Earth Fare opening this fall, a soccer field for professional teams being built, the BMX park continues to expand, and now the city is planning new developments in the town center. When people suggest going to another town for dinner or entertainment, we ask, ‘why would we want to go anywhere else?’” The Becklunds and their three
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sons started planning Washington Park Village ten years ago, but had to halt the proposed townhouse development due to the recession. They quickly returned the deposits people had paid during presells and waited for a more amendable time to begin again. Once the timing was right, they began researching and revising their original plans to make Washington Park Village a premier townhome community to appeal to people who want to be able to easily combine life, work, and play. “We had to start the project over
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again so we looked at what trends were happening in other cities and saw a need for residences where people could work and live,” said Steve. Washington Park Village, located in the heart of downtown Oldsmar, will be just such a community. Thanks to the fact that it is double zoned, homeowners in Washington Park will be able to have professional office space on the first floor and then enjoy a very short commute home to their plush upstairs residence or the entire townhome can be used for residential. The upscale townhome community will feature 2 and 3 story
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townhomes all of which will have 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2-car garages and high-end fixtures and features. The venture is truly a family project for the Becklunds and their 3 sons and Steve and Marie give their son Victor credit for coming up with such an amazing design for the project. “We all love redevelopment,” says Steve, “but Victor really put this plan together.” The Becklunds have paid attention to every detail of the townhome design, making them a showcase you’ll love. The townhomes will be built by award winning local builder Point Construction known for their
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innovative designs and concepts. Both the 2 and 3 story townhomes have porches and balconies, high ceilings with archways and crown molding, granite counter tops and designer style wood cabinets, a large chef kitchen island, and an oversized garage. In addition to the special touches and upscale features, one of the best things about Washington Park Village is its easy access and walkability to some of Oldsmar’s best features – parks, restaurants and community
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gathering spots. A short walk in one direction will bring you to RE Olds Park with its gorgeous views of the water, fun festivals and great playgrounds. Go in a different direction and you can easily walk to the library, the Oldsmar town center and a wide variety of restaurants – Mexican, sushi, Thai, sandwiches, wings – whatever you’re hungry for. And as Oldsmar grows and develops the area around the town hall, you’ll have even more options for
entertainment, dining and socializing. Washington Park Village is the perfect location for someone who wants to truly have the perfect balance of work and fun. “We are very excited about this project,” says Steve. “Everything is top of the line. Since we broke ground this summer, we’ve received a lot of interest and have already sold one of the homes.” If you’re looking for a new home where you can live, work and
play, take a look at Washington Park Village today. Steve says buyers during the preconstruction phase will be able to choose their own flooring and fixtures. Don’t wait too late or you’ll miss out. Washington Park Village is located at the corner of 412 Washington Avenue and 415 Park Avenue. For more information visit www.washingtonparkvillage.com or call Marie Becklund at (727) 4106229.
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produce a short video of highlighted clips to be used to promote Teachers ROCK public participation and to establish the most important human connection to the people who serve as teachers in our community.
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“Teachers ROCK” is a $20,000 Dream Wedding Gift of Appreciation for All Schools and Teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. This Dream Wedding Gift is open to all public and private school teachers in all grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Teachers make such a huge difference in the lives of children and families in our Tampa Bay community, we thought a great way for Old McMicky’s Farm and the community to show our appreciation was to help a teacher start a family of their own with this $20,000 Dream Wedding Gift. The “Teachers ROCK” appreciation gift has three primary goals. 1. To provide a great gift of a Dream Wedding to a deserving teacher. 2. To promote Awareness and Appreciation in the general public / Tampa Bay community of school teachers and the tremendous contributions teachers make to our local children and families. 3. To help build Esprit de Corps and Pride even more for our local teachers as a group internally. To help achieve the goal of teacher appreciation, especially goals #2 and 3, all applicants for the dream wedding will be requested to submit a video to include: A. What they love about being a teacher and B. What are some of their most special or proudest moments of being a teacher. The farm will then
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The Teachers ROCK appreciation gift will provide one teacher residing and teaching in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco counties the wedding of their dreams at the beautiful, lakeside venue at The Barn at Crescent Lake at Old McMicky’s Farm. Their big day will host up to 100 of the winning couple’s family and friends for a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. This amazing wedding will include everything a couple dreams of on their wedding day – and more! All services are donated by the farm and our generous vendor partners. There is no cost to the schools or teachers
How Teachers ROCK Works There is an Application period, a Voting period, the Winner Announcement and then the Wedding. The farm will select approximately 6 – 8 of the applications as finalists, and then the winning teacher will be selected by the general public (fellow teachers, students and their families, and the general public) via voting. Providing there are applications from each county, the farm’s goal will be to select finalists representing teachers in each of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to reflect our Tampa Bay community. Application Period: Sept. 25 - Oct. 16, 2017 Voting Period: Oct. 30 - Nov 20, 2017 Announcement: Dec 5, 2017 On or About The Wedding: May 12, 2018 During National Teacher Appreciation Month To apply and for more information please visit: https://oldmcmickys.com/teachers-rock-application-page/
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SAT/ACT/COLLEGE ADMISSION OUTLOOKS by Dr. Wayne Adams Remaining fall exam schedule: SAT: Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2; PSAT primary date Oct 11; ACT: Oct 28, Dec 9. Now that school has started and most schedules have settled down, we can all take a long, relaxing breath and think about fall planning. Seniors and their parents are thinking about applying to colleges, the SAT and/or the ACT Exam, FASFA forms, and Bright Futures and other scholarships … on top of all the academics and activities that constantly demand attention. The “gorilla in Florida” is the rock-hard deadling of November 1st from UF. Most other schools are fine with a January 1st application and standard exam scores following soon behind. For those wanting to apply for early option or early decision, most of these probgrams are fine with exam scores coming in late November through December – but make sure to check the dates with your target schools to be absolutely sure.
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Juniors and Sophomores are simply looking forward to successfully completing their fall term, and doing their best on the PSAT coming in mid-October. Many are already preparing for the full exams, which gives them more time to prepare and experience the exams. On occasion, I have tutored seventh graders for the SAT and ACT, and it is becoming more common for me to start with ninth or tenth graders as well.
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Everyone is hoping the Florida legislature extends the increase in the award for the Florida Academic Scholars program, which could cover full tuition at any Florida public college or university … plus give parents some additional negotiating ability with private schools. When I am asked, “Wayne, what do you do?” most expect the answer, “I am a tutor.” Instead, my answer is, “I help my
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students have their best possible futures which includes doing their best on the SAT and/or ACT Exam.” This is why each of my students/parents receives a copy of two guides that I have written. The first is Negotiating with Colleges, which has saved many families from $1,000 to $10,000 a year in college costs. The second is How to Write College Application Essays that Colleges will Love, with 104 pages including how to write great essays and over 40 examples with my comments and explanations. Also, I help with college application information, ideas about possible schools, coaching for students in how to study most effectively, and special negotiating points. For example, you may be surprised to know that, if a family has a relatively low EFC (expected financial contribution) on the FASFA Form, it costs less to attend Eckerd College (a private school in St. Petersburg) than to attend USF. The reason is that Eckerd covers a very large percentage of the difference between their posted price and the
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EFC, while USF does not. Many private colleges cover high percentages of the difference. And if your student is admitted to Harvard, Yale, or other top universities and the family makes less than around $65,000 a year, it is a “free ride” because they have huge endowments and invest in their students. Their admissions are “need blind”. More than 60 percent of Harvard College students receive financial aid, and the average grant this past year was $40,000. Families with students on scholarship pay an average of $11,500 annually toward the cost of a Harvard education. Check it out! If You Would Like To Talk More About How I Can Help You, please contact me at 727-253-0639 or at wwa0811@mykolab.com. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, seventeen
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of the top twenty-five, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Air Force and Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semifinalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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Trinity Family Physicians Celebrating 10 Years of Letting Their Family Care for Yours By Marcy Sanford
When the husband and wife team Dr. Stephanie Eldridge and Dr. Amir Shirmohammad opened Trinity Family Physicians in 2007, they wanted to bring a unique and special type of care to the area. “We both grew up in Tampa and wanted to return here after our residencies,” said Dr. Shirmo, as his patients call him. “We heard of a new hospital in Trinity that was opening and decided to open our practice in this area. From the very beginning, we have been overwhelmed by the love and support we’ve received from the community.” “Each day we feel so honored to be trusted by whole families,” said Dr. Eldridge. “We truly enjoy coming to work every day,” said Dr. Shirmo. “This is more than a job. It is a passion and a calling. The great thing about our practice is that it extends beyond the walls of our office. It’s great to see
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our patients out at local events or around town running errands.” It is because of this caring, positive attitude that so many families trust Trinity Family Physicians for the care of their whole family – from age 8 and up. Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge even provide care for family members in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. One tip they give for staying healthy is to schedule an annual physical. “One great idea is to schedule your physical in the month you were born,” said Dr. Shirmo. “If you come in before you have any complaints, we can help you prevent health issues.” Another benefit of coming to Trinity Family Physicians before you are sick is that once you know Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge, they consider you a part of their family and will treat you as such. Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge will make sure that when you are sick you will get the care you need, when you
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Dr. Amir Shirmohammad (“Dr. Shirmo”) and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge The dynamic husband and wife team at Trinity Family Physicians.
need it. Even when you aren’t sick, Trinity Family Physicians is there for you. They regularly post health tips
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you can use on their Facebook page. They’ve researched the best vitamins for their patients and stock them in their office. They even offer a
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concierge health plan so that you have access to your doctor at any time of the day or night. Since they opened Trinity Family Physicians, Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmo have focused on not only providing personalized family care but also on supporting their community. Over the years they have supported many different local charities. A couple of years ago, they started the Trinity Family Physicians “Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award”, to honor individuals who are making a difference in the community. Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles
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can’t wait to see what great things this dynamic duo will do over the NEXT 10 years! If you see Dr. Shirmo or Dr. Eldridge out and about, be sure to wish them a happy anniversary! Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd. at 1817 Cypress Brook Dr., Suite 101 in Trinity. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (727) 834-8377 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com
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“Cafe” Continued from page 1 which is pet friendly, offers plenty of shade and has umbrellas, tropical foliage and great music. Elizabeth S. says, “Geez, this food is so good! They have daily specials every day that are so creative and delicious. There's usually two breakfast specials and two lunch specials, and I sometimes want to order breakfast for lunch or lunch for breakfast because they just sound so yummy. We like their outdoor patio because we bring our dog, and they are super accommodating. They even make him his own breakfast (scrambled eggs). Love this place!” At East Lake Café you are sure to find your favorite dish and everything is cooked to order so if you decide to change things up a bit, no problem! The entire menu is offered all day, that’s right, the entire breakfast menu all day! The wait staff is friendly,
efficient and dedicated to building relationships with their customers. As a matter of fact, Peter attributes the café’s success to his dedicated, loyal staff. All of the café’s key staff members have been with Peter since 1993. Breakfast Time All The Time! The breakfast menu at East Lake Café is filled with so many delicious choices that it may be hard to decide, but you can enjoy a Mimosa or Bloody Mary while you ponder the delectable choices. From breakfast combos to perfectly cooked Omelettes, and a build it yourself Pancake/Waffle/French Toast menu - the options are endless at East Lake Café! Happy customer L.C. says, “I loved this Café, it has a great ambience!
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Everything looked and smelled delicious, too. I had the southwest breakfast wrap and I couldn't have asked for a better dish. All the ingredients were extra fresh and the wrap itself had the right crisp to it. We also had the sweetest and most attentive waitress named Ashley definitely 5-star service!!! Will definitely recommend to any of my friends or family that visit the area!” Some delicious Breakfast Combos include the 2+2+2 (eggs your way and pancakes with choice of smoked bacon, or ham or sausage), Eggs with Corned Beef Hash and N.Y. Strip & Eggs, to name a few. If you’re eating lighter egg whites are available upon request and they are not substitutes - these are real deal egg whites! Omelet Favorites include: the healthy and spicy Mediterranean Egg White Omelet (with hummus, ricotta, fresh mozzarella and pita bread); the Signature Omelet (comprised of smoked Scottish salmon with capers,
Coffee lovers will delight in the delicious locally roasted Kahwa Coffee, straight from St. Petersburg. East Lake Café also has Barney’s Coffee in Santa's White Christmas! Don't forget to try East Lake Cafés Espresso favorites which include Cappuccino, Latte, Mochaccino, Vanilla Cappuccino and even a delectable Irish Coffee (proof of age required)!
Lunch Time at East Lake Café is for Community! Lunch at East Lake Café is sure to have something for everyone. From sandwiches and wraps to salads, burgers and weekly specials - East Lake Café has one of the best lunches around according to the East Lake community. Proudly using Boar’s Head meats (including their thick cut Applewood Bacon/Sausage Patties) and cheeses,
red onion and cream cheese); and the Garden Variety (with asparagus, spinach, mushrooms, tomato). Other Omelet choices are Florentine, Italian, Greek, Western and Frittata, or imagine your own omelet and the kitchen will create it for you! Love Pancakes, French Toast or Waffles? East Lake Café allows you to customize your own stack, so you can get exactly what you want! From plain Golden Pancakes and Healthy Multigrain Pancakes loaded with granola, raisins, bananas, and walnuts to Texas-Toast style French Toast and Waffles - you can add a variety of fruits, nuts, syrups, etc. to complete your favorite sweet breakfast. Gluten Free Pancakes and Waffles are also available!
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After lunch, try one of East Lake Cafés sweet and tasty desserts that include individual sized Carrot Cake and Molten Lava Chocolate Cake!
East Lake Café sandwiches and wraps taste amazing. With at least 20 delicious choices, it’s impossible to name them all but a few to whet your appetite are: Chicken Ciabatta, Black Angus Burger selections or housemade Turkey Burger, Pressed Cuban, Chicken Salad Croissant, Muffalata, Reuben, Chicken Quesadilla and Roast Turkey Wrap. Salads are fresh and bursting with flavor. Salad choices include East Lake Chef, Honey-Mustard Chicken, Greek, Grilled Chicken Caprese, Spinach, Mediterranean, Chicken Cobb, International (fresh hummus, ricotta, avocado, sundried tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, tomatoes and grilled pita), and the Cashew Poppy Chicken. For the heartiest of appetites,
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entrées include Country Fried Steak with Gravy, Fish & Chips, Grilled Chicken Breast, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp (grilled, blackened OR Cajun ), Today’s Catch (blackened, grilled or Cajun), Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings and N.Y. Strip Steak. All sandwiches and entrees come with sides that include house-made soups, Turkey Chili, house-made salad sides, pineapple cole slaw, potato salad, pasta salad and much more. East Lake Café offers Food Network style specials that change weekly on Saturday. Besides the nonalcoholic beverage choices - you can enjoy bottled beers, Mimosas, Bloody Marys (other vodka selections), Mai Tai’s, Mojitos, Cosmopolitans and Margaritas.
Catering to the Community! East Lake Café is available for parties every evening. There is ample seating inside to accommodate 70 guests plus the outdoors patio dining that sparkles with candlelight. You and your guests will relax and enjoy a fully catered event, whether it is light fare or a full-course meal. Peter will help you choose a menu that will perfectly satisfy your guests. Whether you need breakfast, lunch or dinner catered, East Lake Café can handle your needs with grace, dignity and ease, giving you time to enjoy your guests. Since opening, East Lake Café has worked with local and surrounding area schools to cater Back to School, End of Year, Teacher Appreciation and other events to celebrate the dedicated teachers and hard working staff of our community. East Lake Café supports local organizations F.E.A.S.T. and Metropolitan Ministries to help feed to poor and hungry around Tampa Bay. The East Lake Café team contributes 100 plus sandwiches a month around Tampa to the poor in partnership with
Boar's Head and St. Armand's Bakery. East Lake Café is a place dedicated to serving the community. Whether it be through delicious food, offering a place for gatherings or feeding the hungry - the East Lake Café team serves our community with great respect, great food and great service! The East Lake Café is located at 3430 East Lake Rd, Suite #3 in Palm Harbor. Hours are Sunday – Saturday, 7 AM – 3 PM. For more information, call 727-772-0707 or visit online at EastLakeCafé.com for events, menus and specials.
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“Tech Talk” with Bob - Choosing the Right Printer, Part 2 Inkjet printers will get you up and running with minimal acquisition cost and consumable cost. However, if you plan to use that printer for an extended period of time and run a high amount of copies, consumables will eventually take a big bite out of your recurring monthly budget.
By Bob Dalles Greetings Friends… Last time we were talking about determining printer needs by looking at color vs. monochrome; the different types of paper sizes you need to accommodate; and the number of pages you need to print. If you need to print to any other kind of printer beyond a laser or inkjet, then you need to consult oneon-one with an IT Professional to help you review all the details of your needs. These other printer types can be very expensive when it comes to the printer itself and its consumables. Basic rule of thumb: if you only need to print in black (monochrome) then a monochrome laser printer is going to give you the highest quality. If you need color, then an inkjet printer will give you more versatility. You have two considerations when investing in a printer: acquisition cost (the amount you’ll need to spend on the printer itself); and consumable’s cost (the money you’ll need to spend on ink, toner, etc.). Typically, most inkjet printers have a low acquisition cost, but a high
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consumables cost. Laser printers have a high acquisition cost, but have a lower consumables cost. If you only plan to print a ream (500 sheets) of paper or less per month and need color, then the inkjet is most likely the way to go. If you will be printing more than 500 sheets per month then I recommend you meet with an IT Professional. A knowledgeable and trustworthy IT Professional can perform an
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incremental analysis between different printers and help you determine the best “bang for your buck.”
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Have a tech question? Email me at TechTalkTBNL@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 Bob’s Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727-534-4000. Until next time, stay safe on the Internet.
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“Lieberman” Continued from page 1 He stays on top of the latest technologies available to ensure his patients have the best possible dental health and that he is able to offer treatments that are effective and painless. For more than 15 years he’s been using lasers to treat patients and has found that they have limitless potential. In fact, he was one of the first on the West Coast to use laser technology in his dental practice and teaches students at the University of Florida, as well as other dentists, in how to use the technology. With 6 different lasers in house, Dr. Lieberman says they can be used to treat a wide variety of dental health issues. “Lasers can be used to repair teeth and treat cavities. Because they are painless, we often don’t have to use anesthetic. Lasers help kill bacteria so they can be used for root canals and to treat gum disease non-surgically without pain. I try to get technology that I would want if I was a patient.” Dr. Lieberman says that lasers are even effective at treating patients who snore or have sleep apnea. Another example of cutting edge technology that Dr. Lieberman’s
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Dr. Larry Lieberman and Family patients benefit from is the Cerec Machine, which they can use to digitally make crowns in their office so you don’t have to suffer with a painful, temporary crown. The main goal at Dental Arts of Palm Harbor is to make sure that you are treated as quickly, effectively, and painlessly as possible so you’ll be
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smiling again. Dental Care for Every Member of Your Family Dr. Lieberman’s patients range from 3 years old to 106. Making sure patients of every age are comfortable and relaxed is a top priority, which could be why Dr. Lieberman now sees
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adults who came to him as a child bringing their own children here. Patient Lauren E. explains why she choose Dr. Lieberman, “Friendly and courteous staff, caring assistants that are smiling and humorous along with a doctor that creates an environment where I feet comfortable, confident in the care I was receiving
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with the best treatment plan available.” Dr. Lieberman and his expert staff provide any dental care you or your family members could need from general cleaning and preventative maintenance to restorative care, cosmetic dental makeovers and reconstruction, dentures and implants. While most procedures are painless thanks to the new technology, Dr. Lieberman does offer sedation dentistry. However even the most anxious dental patient will be soothed by the atmosphere inside Dr. Lieberman’s office. They have added extra details throughout the office to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed including memory foam in every chair, noise cancelling headphone, blankets and headrest pillows. Beautiful Smiles By Design Under the expert care at Dental Arts of Palm Harbor you can have a beautiful smile. If you have damaged, chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth, they have a treatment to help. From teeth whitening to veneers, implants to Invisalign teeth straightening, Dr. Lieberman is an expert in the latest treatments to make your smile gorgeous. Typically with Invisalign you can have straight teeth in 15
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months. This patented system of clear aligners gradually repositions your teeth and can be removed when you’re eating or cleaning your teeth. Although they are changing the name of their practice to Dental Arts of Palm Harbor, Dr. Lieberman wants his patients to know that nothing else is changing. “Our practice is still the same. Our patients expect quality care, state-of-the-art technology, caring service and for us to go above and beyond when treating them and that will still be our focus.” Don’t waste anymore time being embarrassed by your smile or worried about your teeth, Dr. Lieberman has treated thousands of patients – giving them smiles they love to show and he can help you too. Dr. Lieberman’s office is insurance friendly and competitively priced, which will give you another reason to smile. Dr. Larry Lieberman’s office, Dental Arts of Palm Harbor, is located at 35691 US Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor. Office hours are Monday – Thursday, from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please call (727) 785-8017 to set an appointment. Find Larry Lieberman, DDS, on Facebook as well as online at Dentist-Lieberman.com.
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Fall means King Mackerel! By Capt. Matt Selby September is still a very hot month in our area of Florida but with that being said, the water temperatures start to come down slightly and that means King Mackerel will be flooding our waters anytime. By the end of the month, the King and Spanish Mackerel, will show up in large numbers as they make their migration through our area well into November. Fall is my favorite time of year to troll the reefs and hard bottom off Clearwater, and the King Mackerel is exactly why. In my opinion, the King Mackerel is the most underrated gamefish in our waters. Some people don’t bother with them because of their, well, I hate to say the word but again, underrated table fare value. I’ll admit, if you try to fry a kingfish fillet, you likely won’t be impressed. However, a bacon wrapped, smoked kingfish nugget is probably my favorite fish dish next to the panko crusted Wahoo bites I make. Most caught fish are what we call “snakes,” between 2 and 8 pounds, but the “Smokers” of 30 to 40, sometimes into the 60 pound range, are what keep
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us coming back for more, year after year! There’s nothing like the sound of the reel screaming as the fish takes runs as long as 200 yards! I’ve often joked about how I could set that as my alarm clock and I’d wake up pumped and ready to take on the day! They have been known to make an initial run so hard and fast that the bearings get burned out and sometimes the angler will notice smoke coming off the reel, hence the nickname “smoker.” I have fished the local Kingfish tournament called “King Of The Beach” for the past few years and while I’ve never won it, I’ve caught a number of fish that would easily place top 20 out of the 500 boats on tournament day, and of course my personal best; 46 pounder (would have won it!) was caught just 15 hours before tournament time! I’m getting chills just thinking about the November tournament. I feel like this year will be my year!
WHERE & HOW TO CATCH Kings are found anywhere between 10 feet all the way out to 100 feet or more here off Tampa Bay. I know what you’re thinking, “Thanks
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Matt, that really clears things up.” The truth is, find the migrating baitfish and the predators will follow. I love searching the beaches for giants. The biggest kingfish are usually found in 2 places. The first place is the Florida middle Grounds and the second place is just off the beach where the sandbar drops
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off or hard bottom begins. The big girls off the beach are referred to as “Beachcombers,” and if you’ve ever noticed a restaurant on Clearwater beach with that name, now you know why. The females, along with many species of fish, are much larger than the males. A typical Male Kingfish is rarely
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above 10 pounds but the females have been recorded as big as 80! My favorite method for catching the big Kingfish is a method called live bait slow trolling. This tactic is where the angler either drifts with the current or idles at the slowest speed possible. I usually set back a 4 rod spread with 2 baits low and 2 baits presented at the surface. You can’t forget the wire leader because many Kings are lost to cut lines. Sometimes if I’m trolling fast enough and decide against slow trolling, I’ll use 80 pound Fluorocarbon leader and hope they bite near the
hook and not the line but it’s always a gamble. My second favorite tactic is one anyone can do, even from a kayak! This is easy, chum like crazy and throw out live bait on a float or a balloon and wait for the reel to start screaming! I’ve caught a number of 30+ pound fish this way, and you can too! If you want to catch the biggest Kingfish of your life, book with me for the month of October. I still have some days available! Capt-Matt Selby captainselby1507@gmail.com
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