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La Mirage Salon & Spa: Renewing Body, Mind & Spirit By Julie Kanehl It’s important to look and feel good, and because we are unique and special, we deserve the care and pampering it takes to be our absolute best! The perfect place to start is La Mirage Salon & Spa in Palm Harbor. Summer travel and vacation time is fast approaching and with so many family photo opportunities, glamorous selfies, and group shots coming up, it’s the perfect time to set an appointment. Located at 3730 Tampa Road in Palm Harbor, La Mirage Salon & Spa is a premier salon, a glamour girl’s dream and a relaxing retreat when you need a break from all of the hustle and bustle.
La Mirage has roots in our area that go back 25 years, and in that amount of time they have earned a reputation for staying on top of the latest trends, hiring experienced stylists who put clients first, and offering a wide variety of services that have turned La Mirage into a destination salon and spa. Like every girl knows, a change can do wonders, and La Mirage Salon & Spa is flourishing under the new ownership to Kellie and Neil Robertson, who acquired the salon and spa April of 2016. Experienced entrepreneurs, Neil and Kellie have embraced all of the best things about La Mirage, including keeping the majority of their See “La Mirage” on page 22.
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East Lake Football Camps.........3 Calendar & News Briefs........4-5 Your Real Estate News..............6 LaserSpa of Tampa Bay......10-11 ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping...............12-13 Suncoast Women’s Care..........14 USF Women’s Golf at TPC Tampa Bay.....................16-17 Summer Camps.................18-19 Bob The Computer Guy..........20 West Florida Flames................24 SAT & ACT Improvement......28
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Dogs are always happy to see you, they love and adore you, and they never pass up a chance to go on a new adventure with you. There is no other friendship in the world that compares to that between human and dog. No one knows this to be truer than Renee and Jason Russell, the owners of Dogism, where good dogs learn to become GREAT dogs! Located in Oldsmar on Pine Avenue just off of Tampa Road, Dogism offers a variety of training and agility classes for dogs and their people, as well as a retail area, a DIY bathing area, and doggy day care. What really sets Dogism
apart is that Renee and Jason want to support the individual philosophies of each dog owner. They want to know: What’s your Dogism? Every dog owner has Renee and Jason Russell, owners of Dogism different expectations and every dog has differlikely be greeted by the Russells and ent capabilities, and Dogism respects their beloved Vizsla, Bailey. Renee is the unique relationships between dogs a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and their humans. Life with your dog (CPDT–KA) and an AKC evaluator. should be fun, and Dogism’s owners Jason has a degree in Psychology. strongly believe in keeping it simple Renee and Jason know it is important when it comes to life with a dog, and to be able to understand and commuthey are ready to help you achieve nicate with the animal at both ends of that simplicity. Upon entering Dogism you will See “Dogism” on page 26.
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2017 East Lake Summer Football Camps
East Lake Area Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to nearly 15,000 households in zip code 34685, 34688 & 34677 220 Safford Ave. S. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (727) 943-2946; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: editorial@nnlflorida.com © 2017 East Lake Area Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles is published by Ads 2 Publications, Inc. Publisher Correspondents Tim Selby Julie Kanehl General Manager Katie Thomas Marcy Sanford Jim O’Reilly Art Director Editor Dat X. Do Kim Thomas Graphic Artists Advertising Sales Dat X. Do Matt Selby Tony Sica Tim Selby Accounting Manager Jim O’Reilly Doreen Selby Jared Nager Linda Veiga
Head Football Coach Bob Hudson and the East Lake Football Program are offering two summer football camps in June. The East Lake Skill Academy and the Big Blue Camp each offer young athletes a fantastic opportunity to learn from the coaches of the most successful high school program in the area. DATES & LOCATIONS East Lake Skill Academy: (Ages 9–15) will be held June 19th –
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22nd, from 1-4:30 PM at the East Lake Little League Sports Complex. Big Blue Camp: (Ages 6–15) will be held June 26 – 29th, from 9 AM–4 PM at East Lake High School. CAMP HIGHLIGHTS Both camps will be coached by East Lake High School football coaches, and will include: T-shirt; Individual Instruction; Team Fundamentals; Board Work; High School
and College Style Instruction. REGISTRATION: Space is limited, so register early. Go to www.elhs-football.com and click on the ‘Football Camps’ link.
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2017 East Lake Baseball Camp Held by the East Lake High School Baseball Coach Zach Roper and former Coach Dan Genna Session 1: May 30th -June 2nd Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM–1 PM Session 2: June 5th – June 8th Monday – Thursday, 9 AM–1 PM Session 3: June 12th – June 15th Monday – Thursday, 9 AM–1 PM Camps are for ages 6 – 13, and campers will be grouped by age and skill level. Early Registration Special: $150 if registered before May 16th. Regular Registration: $165 after May 16th. Make check payable to Zack Roper and mail check and registration form to: East Lake High School c/o Zack Roper 1300 Silver Eagle Drive Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Camp Highlights: T-shirt; Slip and Slide (bring towel last day); Guest
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Speakers; Individual Instruction; Team Fundamentals; Games; Skills; High school style workouts; Drills Camp Notes: Campers should wear baseball pants or shorts and tshirt. Campers should wear cleats but bring tennis shoes. Campers will need to bring a snack and lunch. Concession stand will be open. Don’t forget to put sunscreen on the campers! Space is limited, so take advantage of the early registration special! Go to www.eastlakebaseball.biz for forms or email zroper17@gmail.com. Clearwater Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars The Clearwater Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars meets for lunch on the first Tuesday of each month at the Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane in Belleair. Social hour starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a short program. Military Officers that are retired, active duty or former officers and their
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spouses or widows are invited to attend. The Clearwater Chapter of MOWW also welcomes new members. To make reservations or to inquire about becoming a member, please call LTC George Smith at (727) 786-5578. THE ARTISTS ARE COMINGPaint & Photo Tarpon Springs 2017 – A Plein Air Event April 19–22––Painting, Photographing April 22, 6–8 PM––Awards Reception – Public Invited – No charge April 23–28, 11 – 4 PM––Heritage Museum, Craig Park, Tarpon Springs Sixty painters and photographers from Tampa Bay and beyond will be fanning out across the city of Tarpon Springs, including the Brooker Creek Preserve, for 3 ½ days, April 19 – 22. This is Paint & Photo Tarpon Springs 2017 in its eighth year. Artists will be capturing the very unique beauty that is Tarpon Springs; the Sponge Docks with its colorful boats, the azure skies and white-painted Greek restaurants and shops. They will be recording their impressions of our pristine
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beaches, Victorian downtown, and quaint neighborhoods. Equipped with their easels, paints, and brushes, they will set up and interpret the views in oil paints, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, pastels, or with their cameras. Work finished before the Saturday reception can be viewed and purchased at the Tarpon Art Guild, 118 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs. A special Quick Draw event will take place on Thursday, April 20. This is where artists will be in a specific area, in this case, Shelter 6 at Fred Howard park, and have an hour and a half to complete a painting. This will be from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Judging takes place immediately thereafter and awards are presented. The pressure is on here and it is an amazing demonstration of ability. Their efforts will culminate with an Awards Reception at the Heritage Museum in Craig Park on Saturday, April 22, from 6 to 8pm. The public is invited, free of charge. The exhibit of these works will be at the HeritageMuseum thru April 28, 11 – 4 daily. All work will be for sale. This is sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Art Association with support from local businesses.
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East Lake Fire Rescue Promotes Matt Wirth to Driver Engineer On February 22, 2017 Firefighter Paramedic Matt Wirth was promoted to Driver Engineer. Driver Engineer Wirth has been a Firefighter Paramedic with East Lake Fire Rescue since July 23, 2012. He is also an Acting Lieutenant, chairman for the hiring committee, part of the collective bargaining team and a Continuing Medical Education instructor for the department and Pinellas County EMS. DE/P Wirth has served a total of 10 years in the EMS/Fire field including his time with East Lake Fire Rescue, Madeira Beach Fire Department, Sunstar Paramedics and as a tactical medic for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. DE/P Wirth has completed his Florida State Fire Pump Operator Certification, Fire Officer 1 Certification and is currently working
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on his Fire Officer 2 Certification and an A.S. in Fire Science. Congratulations to DE/P Wirth on his most recent accomplishment!
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YOUR REAL ESTATE NEWS: OUR HOT MARKET By Mark Wimmer, Realtor, Keller Williams, AEPG Group . In 2016, Tampa Bay area real estate prices jumped over 14%, with Pinellas County leading the way at 16.1% (source: Florida Realtors database) This January, Tampa Bay was named one of the “Top 20 Hot Markets” by Realtor.com. What’s behind this fantastic news? First, almost all of the foreclosures and short sales from 2007 on have been sold. Second, since demand continues to grow and new building has lagged way behind, there is limited inventory available in almost all price ranges. The result is many of our clients now are seeing contracts in weeks, not months. Even better, often there are multiple offers and some homes have sold for 5% and even 10% higher than the asking price. The forecast for 2017 is not quite as strong because the cost of financing has inched up. But more buyers, both domestic and international, are looking and want to buy. General forecasts
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range from12% to 14% increases, depending upon the community and the interest rates. For example, we recently closed a home in the $250,000 to $300,000 range that had a contract offer within two weeks after going on the market. It was a straightforward deal and closing. What are they keys to selling for the highest market dollar in the shortest possible time in today’s hot market? First, always deal with a quality agent who is innovative, knows the market, and is a strong negotiator. Our group has sold over $100 million, knows all segments of the market, and does many things that other agents do not do. This is includes state-of-the-art internet both nationally and internationally, ad-agency level copywriting, a yard sign that is actually a full color ad for you home that sells your home (not the agent or brokerage), high-quality E-mail brochure for all inquiries and for other agents with possible buyers, professional photographs with a key sales point in each photo to sell your
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home, and much more. Second, always make this statement followed by this question when talking with an agent about marketing your home. “It seems that all agents do pretty much the same thing to sell a home such as putting on the MLS, taking photos, and brochures. Don’t tell me about what you do that other agents do. What do you do that is different and show me some examples?” I would love to talk with you about what we do, why we have been so successful for our clients, what we do that is different, and specifically how we would market your home. At this time, we also would be happy to give you a CMA evaluation of your home and ranges of possible sale prices. We also cover the three most effective pricing strategies in today’s market, and many key points in preparing for negotiations in advance of when we receive one or more contract offers so everyone is well prepared. We also give you up-to-date information about how we handle new problems that consistently emerge in marketing homes. For example, recently bank appraisals of home values
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supporting the contract price are not keeping pace with the market rise, so we have to be ready to show your home is worth the price under the loan to value requirements of the loan so we can proceed to closing. Our policy is that the best defense is a good offense … so we prepare for multiple contingencies at the beginning of our marketing your home; we don’t play “catch up” with surprises at the end! For more information, please call me, Mark Wimmer, at 727-277-5459. Mark Wimmer is a top real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate brokerage in the world by far with almost 150,000 agents. Before entering real estate, he was a top mortgage broker with multiple financial organizations, so he brings outstanding expertise and skill in both selling your home and financing. The AEPG group has sold over $100 million in residential real estate. If you would like to talk further with him, call 727-277-5459 or send an E mail at mwimmer@kw.com.
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LaserSpa of Tampa Bay A Premier Location for Advanced Skin Care By Amy Oliveira Beach season is upon us! Are you ready for sundresses, swimwear, and shorts? If you are feeling a little hesitant about donning your summer wardrobe, visit our friends at LaserSpa of Tampa Bay, conveniently located just east of US 19 at 1219 E. Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs. Established in 2001 by Dr. Barbara Frangos, LaserSpa of Tampa Bay is a full service medical spa specializing in laser hair removal, laser tattoo removal, skin rejuvenation, Botox, fillers, and Cool Body Sculpting. The skilled professionals at LaserSpa of Tampa Bay use state-of-the-art equipment, while treating you to spa services in a beautiful, serene setting. LaserSpa’s clients experience the best in laser care, non-surgical cosmetic enhancements, and complete
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aesthetic skin care for healthy, glowing skin. Meet the Team Dr. Frangos administers all of the laser treatments that are offered at LaserSpa of Tampa Bay, and has built her business by investing in the very best medical laser equipment on the market, which in turn, gets the unparalleled results that her clients have come to expect. LaserSpa’s Medical Aesthetician Jill Campbell formulates individualized treatments for each of her clients depending on their specific needs. A new service that Jill is providing is the DermalPen treatment, which is a highly advanced micro-needling technique that visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, pore size reduction and acne scarring. Jenna Harris, a certified Nurse
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Practitioner, administers Botox and dermal fillers. Jenna is very meticulous when it comes to her trade and brings more than fifteen years of experience to LaserSpa. She uses only the best products, and takes very good care to keep her clients looking young and fresh. Full body waxing and electrolysis by Linda Weininger is available for clients whose needs don’t meet the criteria for laser hair removal. Linda has been a licensed electrologist for over twenty years, and is skilled at removing unwanted hair from face and body. She offers full body waxing in addition to electrolysis. Maggie Wdowiak is the operations manager at LaserSpa of Tampa Bay, but what her clients truly love is
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that she is a Cool Body Sculpting Specialist with the expertise to attack those trouble spots! Cool Body Sculpting is a nonsurgical, fat-freezing, fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that persists after efforts of diet and exercise have failed. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting—so you’ll look great from every angle. Just in Time For Swimsuit Season! Cool Body Sculpting technology safely delivers controlled cooling to gently and effectively target the fat cells underneath the skin while leaving the skin itself unaffected. For many, Cool Body Sculpting is the perfect way to tighten up and slim down
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those problem areas just in time for swimsuit season! Cool Body Sculpting is for those individuals who have stubborn areas of fat that do not go away with diet or exercise. It’s typically recommended for people who are within 20-30 pounds of their ideal weight. It is not a weight loss solution and it’s not for the clinically obese. Once your ideal goal is achieved, a healthy regimen of diet and exercise is encouraged to maintain lasting results. Each session typically lasts 1-2 hours, depending on the area of the body being treated and the type of applicator used. After the treatment is complete and the device is removed, the area will be massaged to maximize results. This will feel similar to a deep tissue massage. Recovery time is minimal, and you should be able to return to your normal, daily routine immediately after your session. Most patients begin to notice results 4-6 weeks after the initial treatment, with full results after 12 weeks. More than one treatment may be necessary to achieve your desired results. Laser Me Beautiful! Dr. Frangos specializes in laser
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care for anti-aging, resurfacing, vein treatments, tattoo removal and hair removal. By using leading edge laser equipment, she is able to get remarkable results in a short amount of time. Anti-Aging: Lasers have come to the forefront in anti-aging beauty treatments. Technology has made it possible to get fresh, younger-looking skin easily and with little discomfort. Laser care can undeniably correct many issues that we face with our aging skin. Laser works for dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, scarring, spider veins, uneven skin tone and texture, and facial redness. The type of laser treatment you receive will depend on what needs you are addressing. Tattoo Removal: Getting a tattoo is meaningful, and sometimes proves to be a great decision. At the time, you are inspired to have art become a permanent image on your skin. For some this is a happy decision that they will cherish forever. For others, it’s a reminder of a time they’ve moved beyond. Maybe it’s that tribal armband that peeks out of every t-shirt you own, or the name of your previous lover emblazoned on your skin (no you didn’t!); whatever
the case may be, tattoo regret is all too common for many people. What if there was a way to make that mistake disappear from your skin altogether? LaserSpa of Tampa Bay can help erase unwanted tattoos and pigment with PicoSure, the most advanced laser treatment available for safe and effective tattoo removal. PicoSure targets unwanted ink more effectively than ever before, successfully removing difficult ink colors such as blue and green, as well as previously treated tattoos. Fewer treatments, improved recovery time, and faster results are achievable with PicoSure’s groundbreaking picosecond technology. The number of treatments you’ll need will depend on the age, size, and color(s) of your tattoo. The color of your skin, as well as how deep the tattoo pigment goes, will also affect the removal technique. Smaller tattoos will require fewer pulses while larger ones will need more to remove them. In either case, to completely get rid of a tattoo, it will take several treatments. After each visit, your tattoo should become progressively lighter.
Laser Hair Removal: LaserSpa of Tampa Bay uses only the finest lasers available to get the most safe, efficient and effective results for all of its treatments including hair removal. I can personally attest to the success of laser hair removal with Dr. Frangos. So far, I have had three treatments of laser hair removal from LaserSpa, and the results are definitely evident. Facial hair is something that I have hidden for years. It got to the point where I had to shave every day. Dr. Frangos made me feel at ease during each of my visits. After only three sessions, I see an amazing difference! LaserSpa of Tampa Bay uses toprated lasers for hair removal including the Lumenis® Lightsheer Diode Laser, Cutera™ XEO Yag Laser, and an option of Palomar’s Starlux™ 500 IPL for combination of hair removal and anti aging in one (for face only). The ability to select between three lasers for hair removal allows treatment all skin types, including dark and tanned skin. (Laser treatments may be ineffective on hair that is blond, red, white or grey. In these cases, electrolysis may be recommended.) Get yourself ready to rule the beach! LaserSpa of Tampa Bay has so many great options for beauty, and the woodsy backdrop and beautiful spa furnishings let you forget your busy life, so make that appointment and treat yourself to something you deserve. LaserSpa of Tampa Bay welcomes you to visit their website at www.mylaserspa.com for more details about services offered. Call and schedule your free consultation at 727-934-4477. LaserSpa of Tampa Bay is located at 1219 E. Tarpon Avenue in Tarpon Springs.
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ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping – The Elite Service You Deserve By Katie Cammardella ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping serves residential and commercial properties throughout the Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough areas. Providing customers with professional, skilled services that include landscape design, installation, tree health checks, treetrimming and removal, stump-grinding, rock beds, mulch, sod installation and more––ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping whips your property into shape. In addition to servicing tree and landscaping needs, ALLPRO specializes in proactive services that keep your trees healthy, trimmed and ready for any upcoming spring or summer storms so you don’t have to worry about overhanging limbs when a Florida storm rolls through. Owner Pete Spiridis strives to exceed your expectations in all matters of customer service. From impeccable landscape design with CAD program images that show off what your property will look like after installations to the extensive training of all employees, ALLPRO is intent on providing the best-of-the-best for their customers. Pete Spiridis opened ALLPRO in
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2007 and has gained satisfied, repeat customers through his hard work and impeccable service. With most of his clients finding him through word of mouth, Pete has been able to grow his company over the past ten years into a well-oiled working machine that gets the job done. Pete is a certified arborist and requires his team members to get training from the acclaimed International Society of Arboriculture in order to enhance their skills, knowledge and expertise. Always mannerly, the ALLPRO team always cleans up after each job, never leaving you to deal with an unkempt property.
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Customer Susan Y. says, “We’re extremely pleased with ALLPRO. Pete immediately responded to our call for an estimate and gave us a prompt, thorough written bid. Our tree removal project began and was completed exactly on time and they left our property looking pristine. Work was excellent and the crew was experienced and friendly. I would highly recommend ALLPRO Tree & Landscaping.” ALLPRO Has Knowledge & Skill! The ALLPRO team is quick, thorough, and provides expert knowledge
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when it comes to the diverse number of trees in Florida. They are knowledgeable about the health and growth of palms, citrus trees, live oaks, magnolias and any other type of tree you may have questions about on your property. They are able to nurture trees into the stunning beauties they are meant to be. The ALLPRO team can match your landscape to the design style you have in mind and no matter what job they are doing, they always go aboveand-beyond for customers. “Not only did ALLPRO cut the tree down, but they cleaned my gutters, cleaned my roof, yard and planted
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BEFORE down sod where he grinded the stump,” says Julie K. “They were here for a good six hours with three men and Pete. Did a very professional job, pulled a permit and had to remove a panel off our wood fence. They replaced it better than it was on before. Would I use them again? Definitely! In fact next spring, we will need some landscaping. This is the company I will call to do the job. ALLPRO is honest, reasonable and very willing to go the extra mile!” ALLPRO takes pride in their knowledge of landscaping and in helping you prevent mishaps during windy
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AFTER storms that greet us here in Florida during spring and summer. Pete and his team will analyze your property to help you better understand the health and safety of your trees in order to help you design a plan that is good for your property and your home. Proactive in every way, the ALLPRO Tree and Landscaping team has the knowledge to check your trees for health and give you information about their location in reference to your home – giving you a little more peace and less worry about a limb or unstable tree falling on your home during hurricane season. Another happy customer, Charles,
has this to say, “Things could not have gone better. Pete made an excellent recommendation for replacing a large tree that was giving us problems (which he pointed out would only get worse) with something entirely different that will be much more attractive and much easier to maintain. His crew arrived on time and they were very professional throughout. They even took extra time to show me a few tricks for maintaining the new trees. Frankly, for the price we paid, I was surprised at the size of the crew and the amount of equipment they brought, but the made short work of the entire project. Plus, they had to remove some curbing and plants to access the tree. When they were done, they replaced everything and you cannot tell they even disturbed those items. This is our third time using this company and we will definitely use them again. Pete did not know it was my birthday when they were here, but I could not have asked for a better present than to see how nice the project turned out!” Maintenance, trimming, repair, design, preventative care and professional skills - ALLPRO has it all! A great company that truly enjoys serving their community with their professional knowledge, ALLPRO takes pride in beautifying our counties with the best
tree and landscaping services around! From tree trimming and removal to yard clean up, stump grinding and landscape design, the ALLPRO team is professional in every sense of the word – professional perfectionists that provide the elite service you deserve! To contact ALLPRO Tree and Landscaping for an estimate, please call Pete at (813) 244-9234 or (727) 409-3315. Visitwww.myALLPRO.com for photographs and check out the company’s great reviews on Angie’s List!
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Suncoast Women’s Care Celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary By Kim Thomas It was fifteen years ago this April, that Dr. Wanda Torres opened the doors to her practice Suncoast Women’s Care. Dr. Torres laughs and even tears up a little recalling those early years. Like anyone who has built a business from the ground up, Dr. Torres had to make personal sacrifices and work insane hours to make her vision a reality. “I started from zero. I had this idea for Gentle OB/GYN Care for Women by Women. But I opened the doors and there were no patients at first.” Dr. Torres would keep her doors open during office hours, then she would head to the hospital to meet other doctors. She volunteered. She put herself out there in the medical community so that the primary care physicians in the area could get to know her and the referrals started coming in. Suncoast Women’s Care has seen tremendous growth, and though there are two men working in the office (one is Dr. Torres’ husband Javier), Dr. Torres has stayed true to her mission to have an all-female medical staff so that her patients know their care providers understand what it’s like to be a female patient. Suncoast Women’s Care is no longer located in a tiny office; now Dr. Torres has a spacious office on the second floor of the BayCare Medical Arts Building on Trinity Oaks Boulevard in Trinity, and now there are two OB/GYN doctors. Suncoast Women’s Care welcomed Malieri Colon-Rivera, MD in 2015, and they also have two nurse practitioner midwives. Nowadays, Dr. Torres can’t go out for a local shopping trip without running into mothers and the many babies that she helped bring into this bright
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world. She and her husband Javier have a sweet and joyous relationship and it was enjoyable to see their way with each other. “Oh yes, remember the other day at the restaurant when two mamas came up to us with their strollers,” she says and Javier laughs, saying, “and forget about it if she says she is going to the store for half an hour, she is gone for hours…” with Dr. Torres returning his laugh and the banter, “but I can’t help it – I always see so many mamas who want me to see their babies and how they are growing!” She loves it! “We are members of a local congregation and have been able to go to baptisms, communions and even the confirmations of some of the babies I delivered. It’s exciting to see how they’ve grown.” It is clear that Dr. Wanda Torres is doing what she was meant to do. Her office walls are filled with photos of mothers and their babies, even her logo represents what she loves and features a mother’s face looking down at her newborn. Suncoast Women’s Care offers the full scope of OB/GYN medical care, including laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgeries. “I was the first doctor in the area to perform single site robotic assisted hysterectomies,” says Dr. Torres, who does these types of surgeries at Mease Countryside Hospital. Suncoast Women’s Care also offers in-office ultrasound, and can perform many procedures in-office such as leep cone biopsy, endometrial ablation, and hysteroscopy to check for polyps. If you are looking for an OB/GYN practice that will embrace you and care about you and your personal choices as an individual, call Suncoast Women’s Care. Look for the cover full-page feature article for Sun-
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coast Women’s Care in the upcoming May issue of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles. Suncoast Women’s Care is located at 2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd. in Trinity, on the 2nd floor of the BayCare Medical Arts Building, Suite 215. Hours: Mon. –Thurs., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Fri. (closed for lunch from 12:301:30 p.m.) Call 727-376-0060 for appointments or for more info, log on to SuncoastWomensCare.com.
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TPC Tampa Bay’s Partnership With the USF Women’s Golf Team…A Hole in One! By Kim Thomas Known for its beautiful awardwinning course and open-to-thepublic, award-winning restaurant and bar, ¡CUATRO, TPC Tampa Bay also is one of the home courses for the USF Bulls Women’s Golf Team. Head coach Tiffany Prats says, “The relationship we have built with TPC is allowing our team to train at one of the top facilities in the area. Their staff and everyone at the club have been so welcoming to our girls. It is a place that we truly enjoy being.” TPC and the USF Women’s Golf Team have some exciting events planned. Nine & Wine, a fundraiser for USF Women’s Golf on April 22nd, promises great fun with craft beer and wine at every
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third hole and a big after-party. Additionally, TPC Tampa Bay is hosting the 2017 USF Intercollegiate Golf Championship on October 30th and 31st, a hole-in-one, gaining recognition for the Bulls, TPC, and the Tampa Bay Area. Fifteen college teams will participate in the tournament. Coach Prats said, “We haven’t hosted a tournament at home in Tampa in years. We are really excited to have a home course advantage, as well as showcasing some of the top collegiate women golfers.” TPC Tampa Bay’s General Manager Craig Cliver, PGA, said, “Our relationship with USF is great and the Women’s Golf Team even better. One of our favorite employees, Kelli, was just was hired as an Assistant Golf Coach for them
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The USF Women’s Golf Team invites you to come enjoy their FUNdraiser, Nine & Wine on April 22nd at beautiful TPC Tampa Bay! GO BULLS!
working for Coach Prats, and loving working with her at her alma mater. Of all the things I love about our relationship, one of the most rewarding things about having the Women’s Team out here is that it captures our biggest growth opportunities in the game of golf, women and youth! You can’t help but
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drafting off their enthusiasm as they are embarking on chasing their dreams as Student Athletes, whether it is to be a Professional Golfer or a Professional in another manner with a fantastic education and brilliant experiences over their college career. These women are really at the launch of the rest of their lives and
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the game of golf will always be an integral part of the experience.” On the beautiful windy day when I visited, the coaches were very pleased with the team’s recent performance at Florida State University, and though they didn’t win, they had some shining moments. Coach Prats shared, “Our senior Nicole Autrique shot the low round of the day with a score of 67, which was 5 under par.” Coach Tiffany Prats has been leading the team since July 2016. The Gainesville native played college golf at the University of Miami. “This first year has been about rebuilding the team and the USF Women’s Golf brand. At one time, USF Women’s Golf was one of the top teams in the country and I look forward to getting us back to that place.” Assistant Coach Kelli Pry was a USF Bull, playing golf on the USF Women’s Team. “During my senior year in 2012, we were in the Big East Conference and beat Notre Dame by one shot to win the tournament.”
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That feeling – that elation of being on top – is what these coaches are aiming for. Save the Date for Nine & Wine, April 22nd at TPC Tampa Bay TPC Tampa Bay and the USF Women’s Golf Team invite you to join in the fun at the upcoming Nine & Wine fundraising event on April 22nd. The entry fee to participate in the 4-person scramble tournament and the after-party featuring wine, beer and delicious fare from ¡CUATRO is $150 per person, which includes dinner and a tee gift. The nine-hole tournament will feature wine, craft beer and hors d’oeuvres at every third hole, and of course, the BIG PARTY afterwards! If you’d like more information about upcoming tournaments, log on to www.gousfbulls.com and if you’d like to participate in or inquire about sponsorships for the upcoming Nine & Wine event, please contact Coach Tiffany Prats at prats@usf.edu .
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Area Summer Camps Offer Something For Every Child By Marcy Sanford From making new friends to learning new skills or perfecting favorite hobbies summer camp can be more than just a place for your child to spend the day while you’re at work. A great summer camp will make them excited to come back the next day and be one they’ll still be talking about next summer. To help you on your search, here are a few of our favorite camps in the area.
Art & Theatre Practically Pikasso 500 Main St., Safety Harbor (727) 230-1946 www.practicallypikasso.com Campers will get to try out a variety of different art mediums such as clay, ceramics, mosaics, spin art, tiedye, bubble painting, canvas painting, glass painting, and clay slip molding and learn about art theory and history. Ages 5 – 15
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Elite Animation Academy 9634 W. Linebaugh Ave., Westchase (813) 321-3939 www.eliteanimationacademy.com Campers can choose from 20 individual weekly camps based on drawing, creative animation and digital animation. Ages 8 – 18 Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin (727) 298-3322 www.dfac.org Visual arts camp exposes students to a wide variety of media, techniques, art history, and multicultural appreciation in a fun and educational environment. Children rotate through different classes such as drawing/painting, 3D art, clay, and photography. Ages 4 - 14 Sunscreen Film Camp 620 1st St., St. Petersburg (727) 420-0566 www.sunscreenfilmfestival.com Students collaborate to create a
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short film. Students will get the opportunity to concentrate on their area of interest – acting, directing, or screenwriting. Ages 12 - 18
Music Ramblin Rhodes Music 3002 Starkey Blvd., Trinity (727) 375-0123 www.ramblinrhodesmusic.com Campers pick their favorite instrument and work together to form a band or participate in musical theatre. Ages 5 and up Westchase Music School 11301 Countryway Blvd., Westchase (813) 925-0102 www.westchasemusicschool.com Campers learn music notation, basic music terminology, and music appreciation through fun games. Students will learn how to compose their own songs. Ages 4 – 12
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Sports Protential Sports Various Locations (813) 843-9640 www.protentialsports.com Flag football, basketball, tennis, and aquatics camps for boys and girls of all athletic levels. Ages 3 – 17 Tampa Bay Skating Academy 255 Forest Lakes Blvd., Oldsmar (727) 723-7785 www.tbsa.com Camp sessions include on and off ice instruction, arts and crafts, catered lunch, and supervised on-ice free time. Ages 6 – 12 East Lake Woodlands Country Club 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Oldsmar (727) 784-8576 www.clubcorp.com Children learn golf and tennis basics from professionals, practice their skills, and then get to spend time
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swimming and playing pool games. Ages 5 - 10
Horses Horse Power for Kids 8005 S. Racetrack Rd., Tampa (813) 855-8992 www.horsepowerforkids.com Camp includes learning about horses and other animals and how to care for them. Children also get to go horse back riding and swimming. Ages 6 and up The Red Ranch 11604 Innsfields Dr., Odessa (866) 888-7131 www.theredranchfl.com Learn to care for horses, meet a wide range of other farm animals and learn fun facts about them, learn the basic fundamentals of riding. Participate in archery, kickball, soccer, basketball, tug-o-war, relay races, and arts and crafts. Ages 5 and up
Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy 1108 Altamont Ln., Odessa (813) 368-0666 www.suncoaststable.com Horsemanship camps where campers learn about horse safety, grooming, tacking up, riding and caring for horses. Ages 5 – 18 West Coast Morgans 17126 Boy Scout Rd., Odessa (813) 920-9870 www.westcoastmorgans.com Horse camp with specialty themes such as showmanship, focus on hunt seat, focus on saddle seat, and medicine and health. Ages 5 and up.
Engineering & Science Mad Science Various Locations (727) 895-5595 www.greatertampabay.madscience.org
Camp engages children in scientific explorations that are so much fun, they’ll forget they’re learning. Children team up with fellow scientist to build and launch a model rocket, create green glowing liquids, build bridges, and more. Ages 5 - 12
www.campcubber.com Run by Palm Harbor United Methodist Church camp offers daily activities in STEM, art, creative writing, reading, music, drama, games, life skills, sports, recreation, and much more. Ages 5 - 14
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Berkeley Preparatory School 4811 Kelly Rd., Tampa (813) 885-1673 www.berkeleyprep.org More than 100 camps offered everything from robotics to debate, fine arts to woodworking and any sport your child wants to play. Ages 4 – 18
Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs (727) 453-6800 www.brookercreekpreserve.org Children can learn all about amphibians and reptiles, explore wetlands, or learn how to be a junior naturalist. Ages 7-11
Every Topic You Can Think Of Camp Cubber 1551 Belcher Rd., Palm Harbor (727) 781-6343
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“La Mirage” Continued from page 1 incredible stylists, and implementing a renewed focus on the client. Kellie says, “We are focusing more on education and helping our customers to know how to maintain their style once they leave the salon.” Adding, “We want our clients to still look and feel great about their style the following Saturday, not just when they leave our salon.” On top of the latest color trends including Balayage and Ombre, the stylists at La Mirage begin every appointment with an in-depth consultation. Kellie says, “We think the consultation is huge. We take the time to talk to our clients about why they want that look, that color or that style. We talk about products, maintaining the look and more.” She adds, “And sometimes we will give advice like not to make a drastic change or do a huge makeover on the night of the big party.” Customers love being transformed by the 18 experienced and talented stylists at La Mirage Salon & Spa. From dramatic haircuts and color transformations to glamorous
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updos that wow, La Mirage can be counted on when clients want to look their absolute best. When you want instant change and gratification, color is where it’s at, and La Mirage offers three types of hair color to suit their clients’ needs, including Redken color, Wella color and Organic color. With all of these options, it’s easy for stylists to help each of their clients get the color they are looking for. Kellie says, “The hottest thing right now is eyelash extensions that last for weeks. Anyone in sales marketing or a job that eye contact is important these are a must have and for hair it would be a balayage: a more natural painting of color on the hair,
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more of a natural sun kissed look. More than cuts and color, La Mirage offers many hair services that you can’t find everywhere else. Some of these include hair extensions, Olaplex, Keratin treatments, Malibu treatments, smoothing treatments, and relaxers for all hair types. With all of these great tools at an experienced stylist’s hands, it is truly possible to have the hair that you’ve always wanted. A customer named Beth shared, “I absolutely love this salon. The entire staff goes above-and-beyond to make sure you have a wonderful experience.”
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Renew Your Body, Mind & Spirit at the La Mirage Spa! When you think of going to the spa, what do you envision? A beautiful environment with soft lights, soft music and a staff that wants to pamper you from head to toe? That’s La Mirage! Cathedral ceilings, a waterfall, soft music, and services that range from manicures and pedicures, waxing, and an array of massage options. From Swedish to deep tissue, and from hot rocks to bamboo, there are massage options for everyone. They even offer couples massages, which makes a wonderful holiday gift! When you leave La Mirage’s spa, you’ll not only look
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great, you will feel amazing. Kellie says, “Thai massage is one of our spa services. While most massages involve removing clothing, the Thai massage is all about stretching. One of our therapists actually learned this technique in Thailand!” Their full-service nail salon offers everything from traditional mani/pedis to acrylic sets, shellac, and more. If facials are your favorite, they have an incredible array from European facials to Microderm. They offer oxygen lift facials, wrinkle lift facials, acne lift facials, and even
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lymphatic drainage facials, which can help you feel as good as you look. If you’ve never had a facial, it is a heavenly experience that often comes with a neck and scalp massage. It helps you look younger by removing all of the dead skin that emphasizes wrinkles, and people will truly notice a difference. What’s more, La Mirage is 100% committed to providing products that make a difference. Their skin care and aesthetician program includes a machine that can map problem areas, and they offer a full
line of “Image” products, which can help your skin with a variety of issues including acne, wrinkles and even sun damage. From nail services to facials, from waxing to massage, there’s no better experience than one that renews your body, mind and spirit, and that is exactly the mission at La Mirage. Give the Gift of Beauty and Relaxation A gift card for services at La Mirage Salon & Spa is always a wonderful idea for birthday, Mother’s
Day, or just to say “I love you” to someone who deserves a special day. La Mirage is more than a salon, more than a spa; it’s an essential part of our community. Many clients have come here for more than two decades, and their experienced stylists, aestheticians, nail techs and massage therapists are committed to making clients happy. If you desire to look and feel your absolute best, or make someone you love, look and their best, choose La Mirage Salon & Spa. Kellie lives in the Lansbrook community and would like to offer a *$25 first time service gift for anyone who has not been to La Mirage, or anyone who has been and wants to come back and try a different service they have not yet received (*must bring this article in). La Mirage Salon & Spa is located at 3730 Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. Please call 727-7867008 to make an appointment. Find additional information at www.LaMirageSalonAndSpa.com . Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 12–6 p.m.
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East Lake & Meadows Fields – Home to West Florida Flames
Contributed: West Florida Flames On March 13th, the East Lake Recreational Advisory Board unanimously voted to give full use of the East Lake and Meadows fields to West Florida Flames. Thank you to the East Lake players and their families for your steadfast
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support. Your dedication to West Florida Flames was one of the driving forces that helped our club to retain the fields. A special thank you to Joanne Quinn, Dean Kantaras, Gary Rach, Matt Algate, Yoyo Zavala and Jim Harte for their diligence, perseverance and unwavering dedication to the West Florida Flames organization.
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They worked countless hours with the East Lake Advisory board to come to this successful conclusion that benefits the players of the East Lake area. As the successful 2016-2017 season continues, the Board Of Directors and staff are working hard to plan for the 2017-2018 season. Next up are Competitive Tryouts, a brand new website and the inaugural
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2017/18 season of the US Soccer Girls Development Academy! We look forward to continuing to provide the East Lake community with a wide range of top notch soccer opportunities in both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. Your support is greatly appreciated!
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“Dogism” Continued from page 1 the leash, and both have been training dogs for over 10 years. Their Vizslas have earned AKC titles in Conformation, Obedience, Agility and Field Work. Renee also has worked her dogs in tricks training and therapy work. Renee and Jason believe that learning never stops for dogs or people, and for their part, they have attended multiple seminars led by experts in the industry and are constantly working on increasing their knowledge of everything related to the dog-human relationship. A well-disciplined dog takes time and proper training, but the time spent is enjoyable and fulfilling. Classes at Dogism are designed to be fun and easy, and they offer a good variety of group training classes for puppies and adult dogs. There are classes that focus on obedience, manners, tricks, and more. Dogism’s training classes are as beneficial for the dog’s owner as for the dog; plus, learning proper training techniques will help you build an even stronger bond with your dog.
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Dogism Training Classes Puppy love is a real thing and the bond will grow deeper when your pup learns to follow your cues. Dogism offers several levels of training for puppies: Puppy Intensive, a one time chat with humans who need puppy guidance; Puppy AKC S.T.A.R. (socializing, training, activity, responsibility); and Puppy Too. Good Dog Manners is a class designed for adult dogs and older puppies. This training focuses on teaching your dog good manners, and teaches you how to address issues such as jumping or excessive barking. In addition to manners, your dog will learn to sit, come, stay, drop it, heel, loose leash walking, and more. There is an Advanced Manners CGC obedience class that is offered in preparation of obtaining an AKC Canine Good Citizen title.
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Tricks training is available at Dogism, as part of the Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) program. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is going to be creating a tricks title based on DMWYD and Dogism’s trick classes are led by a DMWYD certified tricks instructor. If your dog is talented, this is the place to train! Agility training is another great learning experience for dogs and their
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by-piece until they are ready to run. When training, for fun or sport, treats are highly encouraged for beginners, and Dogism has a fantastic selection of treats for purchase. Zuke’s training treats are a healthy option, and dogs just love them. Dogism Doggie Day Care Dogism is a doggone fun place for dogs to stay while you are at work
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or appointments. You can accomplish your agenda knowing that someone is interacting with your dog(s), making sure he or she is happy and safe. With large open spaces inside, dogs are separated by size and temperament, and are never left unattended, whether inside or enjoying the outside play area. Laurie says, “Renee and all the staff at Dogism are wonderful, caring people. I started bringing our chiweenie on Mondays about 3 months ago for daycare. Our dog was not very social at first and tentative about being around other dogs. He is so much more social and much better with other dogs now. It is great to see him excited to go to ‘school’! Added benefits, he is getting lots of exercise so he has lost a few pounds and he is so worn out after daycare he falls asleep on the way home (5 minute drive), and sleeps like a rock after his active day at Dogism. They also have a great retail store with premium foods. Love this place and my little pup, Marshal, loves it too!”
If you’re interested in daycare services, Dogism provides care weekdays, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. DIY Dog Bathing & Retail Save your back and forget the clean up! Dogism is the place to go for DIY dog baths, and offers two raised grooming tubs (50.25”L x 21.25”W x 20”D), complete with a step-up ramp for larger dogs and tub shelves to elevate small dogs within the tub. Choose from a variety of quality shampoos. Whether your dog needs itchy skin relief or a less dog-like smell, Dogism has the shampoo for you. Use their thirsty towels or fur dryer to get your pooch nice and dry to hop back in your car. There are nail clippers to use and complimentary fun bandanas or bows. Dogism’s retail area is well
stocked with innovative dog toys, collars, leashes, accessories and a great variety of dog food and treats. The Russells take special consideration with the items they have on their shelves, and offer the best products for your dog. You may even find something for yourself, as Dogism has some great gift items for us humans. If by chance there is something that you cannot find, let Renee know and she will gladly try to find it for you! Dogism is located at 110 Pine Ave S. in Oldsmar. Daycare Hours: Mon. – Fri., 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Retail Hours: Mon. – Thurs., 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; and 12–4 p.m. on Sun. For information on classes, log on to www.dogism.com or call 813-854-3647 (DOGS).
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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: LAST EXAMS OF THIS YEAR By Dr. Wayne Adams NEXT EXAM DATES … SAT: May 6th, and June 3rd. ACT: June 10th. About this time of year, many parents ask about scheduling around the AP Exam Weeks and whether it is better to aim for the last SAT and ACT Exam of the spring or tutor during the summer and take the first exams in the fall. Beginning with the AP Exam Weeks, this is a very “high pressure” time for students in AP classes. Normally, I do not tutor this type of student during the week or weeks when one of my students has one or more AP Exams. On occasions I do, if the student is comfortable. Taking the last exam(s) of the spring or the first in the fall is really a matter of preference. Those taking the last ones in the spring are usually juniors wanting to see how well they can do and, by implication, if they can do well enough so they do not have to take one or both exams in the fall. Sophomores like to take them as part of their preparation to score their best on the PSAT each October, which is the only qualifying exam for National Merit Scholarships. Again, which is better for a student is a matter of personal preference. Many students want or need to have their summer free for work, travel, or other activities. Others like to be able to focus on the prep class without the pressures of the regular school year. I have a great deal of flexibility to schedule around vacations, work, and occasional “surprises” over the summer as needed, and schedule the Dress Rehearsal Exam and following Review shortly before the exam in the fall. This helps to prevent what I call “brain leak-
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age” if we have some time between the end of the class and the exam. On a different note, recently I have had many parents ask about what is required for their student to get into the Ivies. Here are several “myths” believed by most high school students, parents, and counselors that I know from personal experience are wrong … along with one surprising fact that gives highly qualified students from Florida an edge for admissions to top schools. Myth 1: Ivies are looking for strong, well-rounded students. Fact 1: Ivies want strong students that are “super strong” in an area because they want students who can make “world class” contributions later in life. Well-rounded is a synonym for “average or above average in everything”, not “super outstanding in something.” Myth 2: Taking all AP classes or being in an IB Program is mandatory for consideration. Fact 2: Taking all AP classes or being in an IB Program takes so much time that is becomes almost impossible for a student to become “super outstanding in something”, and therefore can be a real hindrance. Myth 3: Volunteering is helpful for admission. Fact 3: Volunteering does not help with admission to top schools because it takes time away from becoming “super outstanding in something”. The exception is if the volunteering directly supports and helps develop a “super strength”. Myth 4: Writing ability is not as important as scoring highly in other areas of standardized exams. Fact 4: Writing ability is critical for top level admissions, as is having and using an outstanding vocabulary. Surprising Fact: If a student from Florida is even close to qualified, often
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Ivies will admit that student rather than another one from Connecticut or a “smarter” state. If you have looked recently at an ACT Exam report, you will see two composite scores. The first is compared with other students in Florida. The second is compared with the national average. Always, the Florida comparison is higher … sometimes by 5 – 7 points. This is the exam’s way of saying that education in Florida is viewed as “dumbed down”, which, unfortunately, it is. The good news is that Ivies, and others, want geographical distribution in their student bodies. So qualified, or close to qualified, Florida applicants often get a break. If you would like to talk with me further about your student and my classes, please contact me at 727-2530639 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, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten univer-
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sities in the country, seventeen 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/semi-finalist 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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