Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. East Lake Magazine. Vol. 13, Issue 08, August 2020 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 13, Issue 08, August 2020

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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & 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

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One Of The Top Tutors In The Country For SAT, ACT, And College Success Is Right Here In Tampa Bay Greater Tampa Bay enjoys a unique resource in helping students and families have their best possible futures, including students doing their best on the SAT and ACT Exams so important for College Entrance and Bright Futures Scholarships. The former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, Dr. Wayne Adams has created an exceptional and unique package that builds on his extensive experience including degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice. His Students Normally Improve 200 – 350 Points on the SAT Total Superscore and 4 – 7 Points on the ACT Composite A major reason for his outstanding results are the special techniques and

included with his classes, as well as many valuable insights into college admissions, scholarships, and future college success. Particularly helpful is negotiating with colleges that has helped save $1,000 to $10,000 a year for his See “Wayne Adams” on page 16

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learning skills developed over many years. These include teaching students how to speed-read at 1,000+ words per minute; multiple memory aids to triple a student’s speed of learning and remembering vocabulary; reverse engineering that doubles “learning and retention speeds”; many additional math techniques such as

“Quick Solve” to improve speed, reduce errors, and handle the “ultra-hard” questions; “bottom up” reading for key ideas and concepts; specialized reading strategies found in no reference books or other courses; and structured essay writing following his customized guides. Also, four books/guides written by Dr. Adams are

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Keep The Faith The coronavirus pandemic continues to challenge us in ways we could never have predicted, from unprecedented amounts of family time to homeschooling to working remotely, or not working at all. Staying positive and optimistic during times of crisis can be challenging, but it’s critical to your mental well-being and immune system. Remember this will not be this way forever. It is a difficult time, but it is just that, a time. It may be tough right now, but this too shall pass. Think about all the physical, logistical, financial, mental, and emotional struggles you may have encountered throughout your life, and the good ways you approached and handled all those challenges. Go You! Practice gratefulness. Some circumstances right now may be hard to change or may contribute to your feelings of helplessness. But there are other things in your life that are good and inspire gratitude. Making a list of the good things that you appreciate, whether big or small, can help shift your focus in a more positive direction. Communicate. Feeling Isolated? There’s no need to cut all communication while trying to social distance. Thanks to all the communication technology most of us in the industrialized world have access to, doing video calls, and jumping into group chats, and even attending virtual parties and concerts, are valuable options for which we should be grateful. Checkin with your friends and reconnect with those you may not have heard from for a while. Keep in mind that your friends and family are likely suffering from the same types of anxiety and stress that you are experiencing right now, so make a mental effort to contribute positively to the conversation. Incorporate humor and laughter into your day. This is one of the most important steps you should take in improving your positivity and benefiting from a more optimistic disposition. Numerous studies have confirmed shortterm and long-term benefits of laughter on the human body and mind. Everything

from stimulating your organs to lowering your stress levels, improving your blood circulation, strengthening your immune system, and even relieving physical pain – laughter is the best medicine. Walk away from distressful conversations and situations. In today’s highly stressful pandemic environment, it is easy to get pulled into negative interactions and exchanges that can leave us feeling distressed, frightened, insecure, and pessimistic. Recognizing these encounters early on and removing ourselves from these situations and interactions can help us manage our stress and contribute to our positivity. This also includes obsessing over constant news coverage, and updates about the spread of the virus. Staying informed and aware of what is happening locally and globally is important, and we should all make sure we are as educated and prepared as possible. But creating a healthy balance between news consumption and our daily routines is also crucial in helping us maintain a sense of normalcy and control over our mental health. Have faith. I’m not talking about religious faith, although if you are a religious person and can draw from your belief systems, you most definitely should! I’m talking about having faith in humanity; in science; in technology; in our health care heroes; in collaboration; in the good in people; in our resilience; in our perseverance; in our ability to overcome even the most outrageous of obstacles to grow and evolve; in our future; in our constant and mutual commitment to improving ourselves and our communities; in our kindness; in our empathy; in our desire to provide a good life for ourselves and our loved ones; in never giving up until we find the right, permanent solution to bring this virus to heel. In life after Corona and everything we will have learned after all of this is done. Always believe in yourself and your endless capacity to love. Stay safe, until next time.

Carla Dubis Tedeschi

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TECH TALK With Bob The Computer Guy - By Bob Dalles Today’s Topic: I Think I’ve Been Scammed! Cybercriminals are using successful techniques in their quest to separate you from your money. I have been receiving an onslaught of calls lately from folks saying, “I think I’ve been scammed! What do I do now?” My friend Kathryn fell victim to a scammer just last week. She was minding her own business surfing the web when a message popped-up on her screen. This “official looking” pop-up message instructed her to call a specific phone number because she had “a malware infection that needed immediate attention.” If that wasn’t bad enough, she also found herself locked

out of her computer. It was frozen. No mouse. No keyboard. She felt her only option was to call the phone number on the screen. Which she did. By the time those scammers finished with her they had not only taken control of her computer, but also convinced her that they could restore it to working order once she paid them $499.00. Which she did. These scammers called it a service charge. I call it extortion. Now mind you, Kathryn is a bright, intelligent woman who would typically never get taken for a ride by such crooks. But these

cybercriminals are extremely good at what they do. They constantly hone their skills conning trusting people who think they’re in trouble. Why do they do it? Scamming people in this fashion has proven to be extremely profitable. Few get caught. Most are offshore. Your best defense is internet safety awareness and developing safer online habits. So, what do you do if you get a popup on your screen that tells you to call a phone number or click on a link? Take a picture of your screen with your cell phone. Be sure any phone number or website address is

readable. Do not click on any links. Do not call any phone numbers. Have your system examined for malware by a technology professional. Do not conduct any transactions involving private or sensitive information until you know your system is squeaky clean.

What do you do if you receive a phone call from a stranger telling you that you have a malware infection or something else is wrong with your computer? Immediately hang up. Do not engage them in conversation. If they call back, hang up again or don’t even answer. What do you do if you have already downloaded their software to give them control of your computer? Immediately turn your computer off. If you leave it on, they can monitor your activity, steal your data, and even ransom it. Leave your computer off until a professional looks over your system. What do you do if you have given them your credit card number? Immediately call your card issuer and have

your card and the transaction cancelled. Don’t wait to get your credit card statement. Call your bank and deal with this as soon as it happens. Some banks may require you to file a police report. This story does have a happy ending. I was able to purge the malware from Kathryn’s computer and give it a clean bill of health. She called her bank. They flagged the transaction for their fraud division; cancelled Kathryn’s credit card; and had a new card in the mail to her the very next day. If Kathryn had done nothing, she would have been scammed out of nearly 500-bucks. But even worse, those crooks would still have control of her computer. They could spy on her or ransom her computer whenever they

felt like it. Kathryn changed from being a passive victim to a vigilant internet user by recognizing and taking immediate control of her situation. These crooks can be intimidating. They’re relentless. They prey on a person’s fear of, and inexperience with, technology. Every time I speak with a victim of this scam, they always say the same thing. “I can’t believe I fell for it.” Sometimes their embarrassment of being scammed prohibits them from reaching out for help. Kathryn felt less violated when SHE took control of the situation. Be safer not sorrier. You do not have to be a casualty of these high-tech outlaws. If you are not sure your system is safe, please

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have it looked over by a Professionally Certified Computer Technician. If you need a certified professional, call us now at 727-5344000. We’ve been helping folks restore their peace of mind, and sanity, with their technology for decades. Have a tech question? Email it to TechTalk-TBNL@ BobTheComputerGuy.NET. Questions will be selected by the popularity of a topic and answered in this column. If you have a more urgent need or have a unique situation you may schedule an appointment with one of my Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727534-4000. Until Next Time… Be Safer Out There!

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BUDGET BLINDS AWARDS AND GIVING BACK TO TAMPA BAY As our area is struggling and learning new ways of living, there are businesses that are continuing togive back to their community. Budget Blinds (Central Tampa & Tarpon Springs/Dunedin) continues to give back to the Tampa Bay area. Rob Emmerson is an awardwinning franchise owner of Budget Blinds and is continuing to find ways to help the Tampa Bay area. “I feel thankful for the support I have received from the Tampa Bay area since 2015 and I want to give back.” stated Emmerson. In 2015, Rob Emmerson purchased a Budget Blinds franchise and in 2019 he added another franchise. His franchise was named Rookie of the Year in 2017. His franchises have also received the Best

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of Houzz Award in 2017 and 2018, the Angie’s List Super Service Award and many Budget Blinds organization awards. “Bring the Light” to our community was started this year. Along with his personal contributions, Emmerson is now donating $50 per sale to one of the chosen non-profits. The customer will decide from Camelot Community Care, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Feeding Tampa Bay or CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse). Stay tuned for an announcement Rob Emmerson, owner, at the end of this month as Rob Budget Blinds Central Tampa, Emmerson of Budget Blinds (Central Tarpon Springs & Dunedin Tampa &Tarpon Springs/Dunedin), will be donating a substantial donation to Blinds “Bring the Light” and one of the above non-profits. Rob Emmerson please contact For more information and/ Rob at 813.915.6685 or Jan at or an interview about Budget

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Creative Ideas Agency at 813.907.1600. About Budget Blinds Budget Blinds serving Central Tampa, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin, is owned and operated by Rob Emmerson. The company proudly serves local homeowners and businesses by offering complimentary consultations, professional measuring, and precise installation services. Budget Blinds only partners with the most reputable manufacturing companies to offer a rich selection of quality window coverings that include shutters,

blinds, draperies, shades and window film. Founded in 1992, Budget Blinds, LLC is part of a family of brands under the umbrella of Home Franchise ConceptsÂŽ, franchisor of home improvement service companies including Tailored LivingÂŽ and Concrete CraftÂŽ. Budget Blinds has over 1,140 franchise territories serving over 10,000 cities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, and has been recognized as a leader in the franchise industry by organizations such as Entrepreneur, AllBusiness, Inc. and Franchise Business Review.

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Decorating Den: The Benefits of Accent Lighting Fixing up your room with new furniture, decor and other accessories will put you on the right track to a successful makeover, but accent lighting can bring the theme together and make the space feel complete. Whether you’re interested in wall sconces, floodlights, recessed lights or tracking lighting, there are dozens of options to choose from that can cater to the look you’re going for. Best of all, as simple as accent lighting may be, it can make a large impact on the overall feel of the room.

because it isn’t focused in on them. With accent lighting, the fixture can hug your wall decor effortlessly.

1. It makes a stunning focal point. Turn your guests’ heads as they enter the room with the perfect accent lighting. Certainly, the point of this fixture is to focus light on another area or object, but it can be an attraction zone on its own

2. It can accentuate your wall decor. Or, if you want the room to revolve around a certain piece of wall decor, accent lighting can make this happen. Relying on overhead lighting or floor lamps to bring attention to decorations doesn’t work well

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3. It can improve the atmosphere in your room. If you’re looking for a subtle way to set the right tone in the room,

accent lighting can do the job for you. This especially holds true if you’re interested in dimmers – lights that can dim and brighten manually – as they can transform a room from dark and romantic to cozy and welcoming. 4. It’s the perfect yearround decor piece. Many of your pieces of decor likely have a timestamp – they’re either out for one season or seemingly dull halfway through the year. Accent lighting, however, can make the perfect decoration year-round. Talk with a professional about what style of fixture would look best in your room, regardless of the time of year.

5. There are so many styles! As stated earlier, there are ample styles of accent lighting fixtures to choose from. This allows you to be versatile and make the best decisions based on the atmosphere you’re trying to evoke. Moreover, consider getting in contact with a design consultant from Decorating Den Interiors. He or she can come over to your home and provide a free consultation to properly assess the space and offer design suggestions. This educated assistance can help you make the best decision toward sprucing up your space. For more information, Call Sally Giar at 727-7894886.

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“ Wayne Adams” story continued from page 1 students. What Students And Parents Say About Dr. Adams And His Classes STUDENTS “This is not the average, boring class. I will learn.” “I really liked the involvement in the sessions, rather than just teaching from a book.” “Learning the structure of the Essay was great.” “When I started, I took a 25 question vocabulary test right away and got 5 out of 25 correct. After his intensive vocab “memory hooks” approach, I retook the test and got 23 correct.

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Wow! Never dreamed I could do that!” “I have never had a teacher who has so many creative and effective ways to help me learn. And I like the style of the classes, which are like college seminars taught by a full professor. ” “The time goes by so fast. We work. We learn. It’s worth it.” PARENTS “You helped our daughter qualify as a National Merit Finalist and helped our family in college planning. Now she is a freshman at a “Top 25” school with a summer studying at Cambridge U in England. Thank you so much.” “When our son took

your class as a ninth grader, his baseline scores on the SAT were around 700. When he took the exam, he scored 1100 and qualified for the Duke TIP Program. His score was higher than the average senior.” “Our daughter had scored a 14 on the ACT and needed an 18 to satisfy FCAT and graduate with her class. Thanks to you, she scored a 20!” “Our daughter had an excellent GPA and high standing in her IB Program, but her SAT scores were around 1150. After your class, she scored over 1400. Thank you.” “Not only did our son improve his scores, he is doing far better in English at school because of the critical thinking and writing

skills he learned in your class.” “We are so excited because our daughter just learned she was accepted for Early Admission to Princeton, and will be going there in the fall. You greatly improving her ACT and SAT scores were a major reason.” Fall Test Dates 2020: SAT on Aug 29, Sept 26, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5; and ACT on Sept 12, October 24, and Dec 12. His classes are on-line via Zoom, or on-site and Covid compliant. If You Would Like To Talk More With Dr. Adams About Your Student, please contact him at 727253-0639 or send an email to wwa0811@mykolab. com.

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1. The first thing a college admission officer sees that makes a real impact is your college application essay. All students look basically the same for Class Standing, GPA, and SAT or ACT Exam scores. A student with a 1200 SAT is not going to apply to Harvard. So you want the best, most creative, highest impact application

Here, you will learn details including key questions, keeping the tone both cordial and effective, how colleges think as major businesses, and much more. Parents and students have saved from $1,000 to $10,000 a year using this guide. 3. The first semester of your freshman year has many transitions and is foundational for the rest of your college and grad school life. These tips will help you get off to the best start and avoid the biggest threat to your success, which happens in the first week before school starts. Then it walks you, step-by-step, through your first set of final exams. Also includes many study aids including taking and using “hyper notes”, and best times to study.

4. This mini-compendium is designed to help students and parents find the best college for them. In addition to rankings, SAT and ACT admission ranges, and more general information, it gives normal starting salaries for graduating seniors and then salaries ten years later because a great part of this decision is financial. A great resource, especially with all of the changes happening in our educational environment possible. Here you will learn what AO’s today. are looking for, and have 19 examples of If You Would Like To Talk essays a models from Ivy League on down. More With Dr. Adams About Your Student … Please 2. Most students and and parents do not know they can negotiate with colleges, contact him at 727-2530639 or send an email to let alone how to prepare and conduct these discussions so essential to the future. wwa0811@mykolab.com

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25 Family Fun Activities For The Summer During Covid-19 By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi Picture the perfect Tampa Bay summer and you might envision barbecues with friends, beach bungalows, pool parties, and sightseeing vacations. There’s always plenty to look forward to in Florida during the summer. But with the coronavirus pandemic changing the landscape of available— and acceptable—activities, summer 2020 may look a bit different than usual. Despite the disappointment of canceled summer camps, concerts, cruises, and camps, with a little creativity, it is still possible to have a fun summer as a family in our beautiful Sunshine State. I’ve done a lot of research online and rounded up a list of safe and fun alternatives to enjoy as a family during these trying times. Here are 25 great options for you and your family to enjoy this summer: 1. Visit the beach From Honeymoon Island to Ft. DeSoto, Florida beaches are still the number one destination for a fun summer day with the family. Go to visitflorida.com for a county-by-county list of currently open beaches. The Florida Keys reopened to visitors on June 1st. 2. Visit your local public pool or neighborhood YMCA. 20 AUGUST 2020

The majority are open with certain guidelines and regulations, but they are always a fun way to keep the family entertained for a whole day of swimming and fun under the sun. Some fantastic public pools in Tampa that are great for kids include; Bobby Hicks Pool, Danny Del Rio Pool, Loretta Ingraham Center, and the Sulphur Springs Pool amongst others. 3. Use a lawn sprinkler. Provided you have some yard space, go old-school with your family, and haul out a lawn sprinkler for kids to run around in. You might even get the urge and run through it yourself. 4. Get a kiddie pool. It may not be the height of luxury, but in a pinch, an inexpensive kiddie pool is

better than nothing! Cool off in one of these refillable plastic shells. 5. Have a squirt gun or water balloon fight. Sometimes you don’t feel like taking the whole plunge into a pool, anyway. Spritz each other with squirt guns instead or enjoy an epic water balloon fight. 6. Visit a Florida State Park, lake or firstmagnitude Spring. Some of my favorites include; Alexander Springs, Blue Grotto, Blue Spring State Park, Bob’s River Place, Buccaneer Bay at Weeki Wachee Springs, Crystal River/Homosassa Spring, De Leon Springs State Park, Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, etc.

7. Camp in the backyard. Roast marshmallows, tell spooky stories, and spend the night under the stars—right in your own backyard. 8. Take a culinary “vacation.” Can’t travel the world? Bring the flavors of far-flung cuisines to your home kitchen. Once a week, try a new recipe from a place you’d like to visit someday, like a fresh poke bowl from Hawaii, succulent chicken tikka from India, or a traditional arepa from Venezuela (my home country.). 9. Enjoy the great outdoors. After months of quarantine, we could all probably use more fresh air. Have a picnic, take a hike, or go for a scenic drive. Bay news 9 offers

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incredible resources on their site baynews9.com under the “Florida on a Tankful” section. Explore all the magnificent places you and your family can enjoy on a tank full. 10. Make it a staycation. Your very own hometown (or one close by) can be a surprising source of interest and fun. Make a list of the popular attractions in your area you’ve never visited—or the ones you’ve visited and loved. See how many of them you can hit this summer. If budget allows, book a stay at a local hotel or local Airbnb where you can leave daily stressors behind and simply relax. I recently used the Airbnb app to book a stay at a Tiny Home located on a goat farm in Deland, Florida, and it was a blast! Download the app, set your budget, and research all the incredible local places you visit right here in Florida. 11. Create a “Home Chore Chart.” Summertime is a great opportunity for children to learn hard work and responsibility while parents are away at work. By setting up a chore chart and an allowance system, parents can teach their children the value of money and hard work. Also, chores and allowance system can give a self-confidence boost to your children. Best of all, this can all be done safely within the home. 12. Take advantage of virtual tours. Famous sites and world-class museums all over the world have jumped on the

virtual bandwagon during Covid-19. Destinations like the battlefields at Gettysburg, the Louvre, and the Smithsonian now have tours available online. Take an educational “trip” as a family to any of these bucket-list attractions. 13. Have a daily workout. Summer camp or no, kids need physical activity! Schedule a time each day for exercise, whether a bike ride, a walk, a dance party, or a kidfriendly Youtube workout video. 14. Game Nights: Build mini empires. Legos, K’nex, and plain old wooden blocks can all serve as a fun foundation for hours of play. Bring on the board games. Large-group games may be out of the question at the moment, but board games are still on the table (figuratively and literally). This classic family pastime has a hidden benefit: Board games can be good for kids’ linguistic, cognitive, and social development. 15. Watch astronauts read children’s books from space at https:// storytimefromspace.com/ 16. Watch live video feeds of giraffes, baboons, koalas, hippos, polar bears, owls, and so many more animals from the San Diego Zoo right in the comfort of your Florida home. Visit: https://kids. sandiegozoo.org/index. php/videos 17. Get kitchen-savvy. If there’s one skill your child will always use, it’s cooking. Chef it Up 2 Go Tampa Bay brings the cooking fun

to you. They are currently offering “fall virtual cooking classes” for kids! They also run after school enrichment programs, field trips, fundraisers, and more. Ages 3 and up. For more information contact them at tampabay@ chefitupkids.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/ chefitup2gotampabay/ 18. Try a science experiment - Everyday household items like baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring are fair game for science experiments for kids of any age. Visit mosi. org for fun project ideas, or join the staff for “Virtual Most” a daily Facebook live featuring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and a chance to ask questions! Summer camps through MOSI may be available, please check their website for up to date information. 19. Teach Your Kids Life Skills - Some of the best lessons in life are learned outside of the classroom. Why not use this time to teach the kids how to change a tire or do a load of laundry? You could also teach your own etiquette class, demonstrating the proper manners to use on everything from receiving an event invitation to dining at a restaurant. 20. Dive into arts and crafts. You don’t have to be a creative master to help your kids enjoy arts and crafts. Search projects appropriate to your child’s age on Youtube or Pinterest. 21. Plan a scavenger

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hunt. Who doesn’t enjoy a scavenger hunt? Create your own list of items for kids to find around the house, then set them loose to search for a pink sock, a measuring spoon, a jingle bell, or other simple objects. 22. Play dress-up. An outfit of Mom’s high heels, Dad’s ties, and a silly hat? Why not? Playing dress-up is an age-old, cost-free goto for little ones. 23. Crack open a good book. To motivate kids to read, find out if your local library is offering a distanced summer reading program for kids. Or, if audiobooks are your child’s preference, tune in to Librivox, which features thousands of classics in the public domain for free. Audible, too, is offering many kids’ titles for free as long as schools are closed. 24. Make it a family affair. Had to cancel your annual summer luau or Fourth of July bash? Have a themed “party” with immediate family instead. Scrounge up some costumes and pair a themed menu to the occasion. 25. Have a parade. A birthday boy or girl deserves to feel special! When a party isn’t possible, enlist friends and family to drive by in a celebratory parade. Lots of helium balloons are optional but encouraged. For more family fun ideas and local resources please visit: fun4tampakids.com AUGUST 2020 21

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