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Congratulations to Radiance Orthodontics for being selected as the exclusive Orthodontic practice of this magazine! work, I still wanted to be a part of what he’s doing. His personality is just infectious….in a good way, there’s no other way to describe it. My future children will most certainly be patients of Radiance Orthodontics especially after hearing a story of first hand experience from one of his current patients about how Dr. Jureyda helped one of her children when it seemed no-one else could. His passion for his craft is second to none and because of that, Dr. Sam is the only Orthodontist in New Tampa with our 100% endorsement, and the only Orthodontist you will find within our pages! Keep your eyes peeled for great things to come from Dr. Jureyda of Radiance Orthodontics and if you or your children are in
We take great pride in providing this community with only the best small businesses New Tampa has to offer. Specialists are regarded as the respected authority in their field and in the Orthodontics world, we have selected O. Sam Jureyda D.M.D. of Radiance Orthodontics as the exclusive Orthodontics partner of this magazine. Don’t get us wrong, Tampa has plenty of well qualified Orthodontists who do great work. When we select an exclusive partner it goes well beyond qualifications. We look for multiple qualities that in our eyes, set our partners apart from all the rest. After one meeting with Dr. Sam I knew he was special. In 10 years of meeting with business owners, I can honestly say I’ve never met with someone who made me feel like
family as quickly as Dr. Sam did. I imagine he makes everyone feel this way, but even though I’m currently not in need of any Orthodontic
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need of an excellent Orthodontist, you owe it to yourself to meet him. If you walk through his doors, you’ll be greeted by Jessica’s smiling face, you’ll meet Dr. Sam and you’ll walk out a patient. I guarantee it!
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Charity Golf Classic April 22, 2017 Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm Northdale Golf and Tennis Club 4417 Northdale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624 The Tampa Bay Redzone Classic is a 100% proceed, non profit event geared towards scholastic programs for our youth here in the Tampa Bay area. It is focused on mentorship programs in the form of scholarships for first generation prospective college students out of high school. This program is meant to show the theme of “givers get,” all we ask our recipients of scholarship is to give back the same way they received. We have partnered with the local ASCS charity foundation to put an emphasis on community first, and connecting the Tampa area through foundational work and effort along with Unsigned Preps Charitable Organization. I personally have met with them over multiple events and they are the living truth of preach what you speak. I could not be more proud to have them partnering with our organization moving forward and continuing to build a foundation for youth in the Bay area.
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Each Scramble Prize Competitions: • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner • Longest Drive • Guess your Drive • Closest to Pin Player Package Includes: Greens Fees, Gift Bag, Event TShirt, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Raffle ticket into player exclusive drawing, Free Domestic Beers and House Wine on the course and at the Awards ceremony. Prizes Include: (To be announced at Awards Ceremony) • Event Trophy for both scramble, along with Personalized Trophy for winning teams • 50/50 Raffle with 50% of funds going towards our charitable organizations directly • Silent Auction - Vacation Getaways, Dinners throughout Tampa Bay, Outdoor Adventure Packages, Autographed Sports Memorabilia, and much more! • Players Only Raffle - Golf Equipment (Bags, Clubs, Apparel, etc) Sponsorship Packages: (All Advertisement to run 30 days leading up to event and day of) • Gold $750.00 - Radio Advertisement, Large Logo Advertisement on all print and multimedia, On site booth on one of the premier holes, Personal
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“The model employs many of the best practices recommended for college access and dropout prevention programs. There is a broad continuum of support that impacts all areas of the participant's lives. Most importantly, the organization begins its work with student athletes at the early and critical middle school years. ASCS has now reached a point where adult alumni have come "full circle" and are returning as mentors. Again, standard and proven college access and dropout prevention practices are being implemented in a highly effective manner.” - NFL FOUNDATION 48”x96” banner, Advertisement in event program. • Silver $400.00 Medium text Advertisement on all print and multimedia, On site booth on one of the course’ holes, Personal 36”x72” banner, Advertisement in event program. • Bronze $150.00 - Small text Advertisement on all print and multimedia, 18”x18” Hole sponsorship, Advertisement in event program.
Awards Ceremony to take place at O’Briens Irish Pub & Grill 15435 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618 4:30pm8:30pm. 100% of Proceeds to be named in Honor of John Reger to benefit All Sports Community Service Foundation. For more information contact: (813) 235-3459 • TampaBayRedzoneClassic.com • TBRedzone@gmail.com
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Bay Area Renaissance Festival Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Bay Area Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen in a jubilee! Journey back in time as more than 100 merchants contribute to the atmosphere of this charming 16th century village. Experience live armored jousting, 12 stages of entertainment, 7 theme weekends, and fun and food for the whole family! The Festival is open from 10 am – 6 pm, Rain or Shine. Parking at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival is always free! Discount tickets are available at participating Walgreens stores and at MOSI. Each weekend is catered towards a specialized theme. Take the time to review which weekend suits your preference. Date(s): February 18, 2017 April 2, 2017 Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: 11315 N. 46th Street Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 983-0111
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
Repticon Tampa Reptile & Exotic Animal Show
Savor your way through all-new culinary creations, an expanded beverage lineup and headlining concerts at 7 p.m. during the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. The Festival takes place for an extended nine weekends, starting Saturday, March 4 and runs through Sunday, April 30. The event is included with any Annual Pass, Fun Card or daily admission to the park. Food and beverage is not included with park admission and is available for an extra fee. Date(s): March 4, 2017 - April 30, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 10165 N McKinley Drive Tampa, FL 33612 https://seaworldparks.com/en/ buschgardens-tampa/food-andwine?from=Home_Promo
Repticon Tampa is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Hours: Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-4:00pm Admission: Adults - $10, Children (5-12) $5, Under 5 - Free Date(s): March 18 & 19, 2017 Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: 4800 N US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33610 http://repticon.com/florida/tampa/
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2017 BOLTS FAMILY CARNIVAL The Lightning Foundation is excited to host the 3rd Annual Bolts Family Carnival presented by DEX Imaging and Shriners Hospitals for
Children, right inside the Amalie Arena Big Top With carnival-style games on the event floor (Dunk Tank! High Striker! Ring a Bottle!), modern games on the Promenade level of the arena (Wii! Ping Pong!), and unique photo opportunities (Stanley Cup! Zamboni! Penalty Box!), the Carnival offers fun for all ages! This is your chance to see your favorite Lightning personalities outside of 'hockey' and challenge players and coaches to family fun carnival games for a good cause. Exclusive photo and autograph sessions with select players and coaches will also be available this year on the Arena's Suite Level. All proceeds will benefit the Lightning Foundation, which distributes funds and services to hundreds of local non-profit organizations. Date(s): March 19, 2017 Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602
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5th Annual BT5K Breakthrough for Brain Tumors The 5th Annual BT5K Tampa Bay Run & Walk is a fun way to raise awareness & funds to help the American Brain Tumor Association provide resources to those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis and pursue critical research. Brain tumors are now the #1 cause of cancer-related deaths in children. Many brain tumor fighters of all ages are right here in Tampa Bay and they need your help! The 5K run/walk is open to all levels. Register today. Come join the fun. Date(s): March 25, 2017 Hours: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM Location: 4810 N Himes Ave Tampa, FL 33614 http://hope.abta.org/TampaBay 2017
Gasparilla International Food Festival Join hundreds of Tampa Bay
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residents and tourists in the historic Ybor City for the only exploration that takes their taste buds on a culinary journey to explore spicy, savory, sweet, succulent cuisine brought to the city generations ago! Hosted by some of Tampa's most renowned restaurants and artisan food vendors in global dishes including American, Caribbean, Hispanic, Mediterranean, French Cuisine, Italian, African, and Asian Cuisine, the Gasparilla International Food Festival is a platform for the display of inventive creations around the world! Don't miss out on the event's Taste Competition featuring the Best of All-American, Asian, European, African, Mediterranean, Island Cuisine, Desserts, and Vegan as our local top chefs compete for the Gasparilla International Foodie Award! General Admission: FREE For more info: Visit www.cityfestivals.org Date(s): March 26, 2017 Hours: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: 1800 E 8th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605 http://cityfestivals.org
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Put on Your Walking Shoes: Hiking Spree 2017 By Marcy Sanford This past November Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation kicked off Hiking Spree 2017, a new program to encourage residents to get out and take a hike in one of the beautiful parks we are blessed with in the area. “The program has been a huge success,” said Parks and Recreation Senior Event Coordinator Dana McDonald. “This is the first time we’ve done something like this in Hillsborough County and we’ve had a lot of great response from the community. Hiking Spree was suggested to us by an employee who used to live in Ohio where they had a similar program. We are really excited about the program as a way to get people outside exploring.” Hillsborough County has more than 100 recreational parks and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Hiking Spree 2017 celebrates those trails. Through March 31, people who register with the program and hike any 8 of 19 designated trails will receive a medallion to put on their hiking stick or an Access Hiker patch. New Tampa resident Claire Brantley earned her medallion in December and gained a new found love for hiking. “In July I had some bad health test results and I needed to lose weight. I had been successful with the Weight Watchers program in the past but have never combined exercise with the program because I’ve never enjoyed exercise. I am klutzy, have never found sport I enjoyed playing, and would rather be reading than working out.” Claire lost 30 pounds but knew that without exercise, the pounds would come
back. Fortunately a friend took her on a hike and she enjoyed it. “I had fun and when I got home I googled hiking in Hillsborough and found the information about Hiking Spree.” The week between
Christmas and New Year’s Eve Claire and two of her friends did at least one, sometimes two, hikes from the Hiking Spree list and earned their medallions. You can find a list of all the hikes
and information to help you find the right trail for your skill level on the Hiking Spree website. They are rated for difficulty from all-purpose to primitive and easy to strenuous. “The hikes on our list are just a sam-
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which is home to endangered plants and birds like the Florida golden aster and the Florida scrub jay. Dana says that more than 800 people have signed up with the program since it started and that the County will definitely do it again. “We’ve had about 250 people join us for guided hikes. In February we did a moonlight hike at Blackwater Creek. Lots of people did not realize these parks were there in their backyards. Next time we will highlight different parks and trails.” Many County parks, like Lettuce
ple of the trails we have in Hillsborough County,” said Dana. “We tried to pick ones from different sides of the County and these were specifically chosen because they are great hiking trails.” Some of the trails close to Lutz, Odessa, and Land ‘O Lakes include Lutz Lake Fern Trailhead, Lake Rogers, Violet Cury, and Cypress Creek. Claire highly recommends Violet Cury, “it is really lovely and beautiful,” as well as Lake Rogers, which she says, is, “very unspoiled.” However her favorite has been Mor-
ris Bridge, “the Bald Cypress Trail is on the other side of Morris Bridge Road. The hike is beautiful, exquisite. You hike a mile into the woods and come to a gazebo overlooking the Hillsborough River. I have lived here for 18 years and never knew it existed and now it is my favorite place to go hike.” There are plenty of hiking selections throughout Hillsborough County and those looking for a day adventure may want to explore other areas of the County like the Golden Aster Scrub Preserve in Gibsonton
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Lake Park, hold program every weekend throughout the year with experts who can tell participants about the animals or plants they’ll encounter in the park or along the trails. It’s not too late to earn your Hiking Spree medallion. For more information about Hiking Spree and to register, visit Hillsborough County’s website at www.hillsboroughcounty.org. Maybe, like Claire – “It’s the first exercise in my life that I’ve really enjoyed.” – you’ll find a new hobby you love.
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Ann Carlson is Your Local Real Estate Expert! By Michelle Naktin
The decision to purchase a home is one of the biggest and best choices you could ever make. After all, a home is the largest and most emotional investment most people will face in their lifetime. People decide to become a real estate agent for various reasons – flexible schedule, good income, or possibly the ability to “be your own boss”, but deciding to become a real estate agent is a major move in anyone’s career journey. People enter the field of real estate from various occupations and in various stages of their lives. Ann Carlson (Originally from Chapel Hill NC) spent many years moving around and working as a flight attendant. In March of 1989, her airline went on strike and Ann found herself joining the family at United Airlines. After almost seventeen years of flying, Ann decided to make a move into Real Estate. For the past nineteen years Ann has been a loyal Tampa
resident…ten of which she has worked in Real Estate. There are a number of qualities and traits that successful real estate professionals share. A good real estate agent is able to coordinate each piece of the puzzle to make a successful transaction a reality. Ms. Carlson started with Keller Williams in March of 2006 quickly becoming one of the top producing agents. “I am a full time real estate agent who loves my job!” Ann sells traditional, short sale, and bank owned properties. “The price range does not matter ... it’s all about the client!” She has endless knowledge of her territory, specifically in the Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater/ Wesley Chapel/Land O Lakes and Lutz area. The combination of her experience and efficient team is sure to get you into the home that’s perfect for you and your family. So, how do you know if it's the right time for you to buy? There is never a wrong time
to buy the right home. The key is taking the time to evaluate and find the right option. This is where Ann comes in! Ann wears many hats throughout this process. At times playing the role of an analyst or consultant, possibly a negotiator, all which Ann excels in. A home purchase is an important step that can provide many advantages. Purchasing your own home is a great investment that can deliver several financial benefits equity, value Ann is the Top Single Agent in her office of 180 appreciation, not to Agents winning the “Platinum Awards” for the mention a new sense past five years of pride! When you're that above all else they put you looking for a real estate first. This is your dream and Ann professional to help you, know is your advocate to help you make
Ann has endless knowledge of her territory, specifically in the Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater/ Wesley Chapel/Land O Lakes and Lutz area. The combination of her experience and efficient team is sure to get you into the home that’s perfect for you and your family.
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2015. Ann also ranked top 5 Agent out of 3400 agents in the Keller Williams North Region Serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. In the end you want somebody trustworthy, someone you can rely on. Ann will listen carefully to your priorities and won’t waste time on properties that don’t fit the bill. Ann knows about local schools, commute
that dream come true. Ann will be by your side each step of the way. She will analyze what you want and what you need in your next home, coordinate the work of other needed professionals throughout the process and educate you about the current conditions of the market. She will negotiate on your
behalf to get you the best deal possible as well as discuss and suggest solutions to solve any problems that may arise. Ann is the Top Single Agent in her office of 180 Agents winning the “Platinum Awards” for the past five years; this is the top award in her market. She is also the winner of the Triple Gold Award for 2012, 2013, 2014, and
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times, and under-the-radar red flags. It’s time to move to the fun part! Contact Ann Carlson and start shopping around for your dream home—but in the real world. Ann can be reached by cell at (813) 716-5724, or by email at Kw_Ann@yahoo.com. For more information or to check out her listings please visit AnnSellsTampaHomes.com.
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New Tampa - A Great Place To Live! Residents of the Tampa Bay area enjoy a laid-back lifestyle and the amenities of a large metropolitan area, including three major league sports teams. Yes, you read right. Three major league sports teams - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Tampa Bay Rays - so it doesn’t matter whether you’re into football, hockey, baseball or all three for that matter: Tampa Bay has you major league covered. Tampa has many interesting museums, pleasant climate and a multitude of entertainment and dining options. The food in Tampa will make any foodie at heart fall in love. From traditional fare, food trucks, creative farm-to-table cuisine, international gastropubs and the freshest seafood you’ll ever have. Tampa is bursting with culinary diversity.The Tampa Bay metro area encompasses three cities — Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater all surrounding beautiful Tampa Bay. Nestled in the heart of North-East Tampa is New Tampa. Founded in
1988, New Tampa has grown exponentially ever since. By the year 2000, over 15,000 families called New Tampa home and today over 21,000 single family homes have been built in well over a dozen master planned communities. I spent much of my childhood visiting my cousins, Jared and Jake, in their Hunter’s Green home on the weekends. I built many friendships with the kids who lived in Hunter’s green, as well as other nearby beautiful master planned communities. Our parents felt safe letting us play outside in these gated communities. I still remember the epic games of “manhunt” (yes manhunt is hide and seek but it sounds way cooler) we would play in the evenings and all the pickup football games, street hockey, basketball and soccer games as well! Many of these kids are still my friends today 20 years later! New Tampa recently dominated the rankings of one of the best cities for raising a family. Low crime and quality schools earned the Tampa Bay community one of the top spots. For
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those families with children, within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district (HCPS), you have the option to attend your neighborhood school, another school in the district if space is available, or choose from one of New Tampa’s private schools like Primrose
for example. All Public schools within the New Tampa community have relatively small class sizes which have been proven to increase student achievement. New Tampa is not only one of the best places to live, but also one of the best to raise your family.
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Samantha Taylor Fitness is Changing My Life! by Carla Dubis It’s now mid March and by this time last year, I had already given up on my New Years resolutions to lose weight, get in shape and eat better. This year is different! Because this year I have Samantha Taylor! Like many of you, I set a new years resolution for myself that included losing weight and above all, feeling comfortable in my own skin. I always started out strong but within a month or two after seeing no changes and slowly losing motivation I would go back my old bad habits. My New Year’s resolution usually went something like this, cut out fats, carbs, try all crazy crash diets I could find online, cut out beer, pasta, salty foods, fast food and my biggest weakness, pizza. I would even hit the gym a couple of times a week, not knowing what I was doing, basically just some cardio here and there. For what? My weight would yo-yo and never went down more than a few lbs. It was discouraging to say the least. It also
doesn't help when your Fiancé cuts out beer, changes nothing else about his life and loses 10 pounds in 3 weeks. It does not work like that for us women, especially after your 30’s. Your metabolism slows down and the body shows it. This year I knew I needed to try something different. As soon as I got engaged I knew I couldn’t postpone my goals anymore, giving up was not an option this time around. I dreaded the thought of looking flabby in engagement pictures and of course the wedding day pictures. It’s supposed to be a happy, magical time and the added stress of not feeling comfortable with myself was going to ruin it for me. Trying own wedding gowns was bittersweet, even though I was extremely happy, the reflection in the mirror was of someone who I did not want to be on my wedding day; self-conscious, insecure, uncomfortable…and us women know that “white” is not a flattering color for anyone carrying some extra weight!
Publisher Matt Selby with his Fiancé Carla Dubis My Fiancé introduced me to Samantha Taylor about a month and a half ago and I can honestly say, signing up with Samantha was the best decision I have ever made. Being healthy, getting in shape and staying that way is all about every day choices. It’s a lifestyle change, not a two month quick-fix. I realized how clueless I was about what to eat and how to exercise, but now with the support from Samantha Taylor, the other trainers and all the amazing women at the personal training striving to reach the same goals, this journey has become a lot easier. Workout sessions are only 30 minutes! They fly by and I actually look forward to them! Now working out is something I enjoy doing, and when it comes to the “diet plan” I am on… let me tell you, it does not feel like a diet… is all about smarter choices. And Samantha has shown me the difference between consuming “fat” and “sugar”…I still get to eat bacon and eggs… and CHEESE! What other “diet” allows that?! So far I’ve lost 9 pounds, and even though I obsess about what the scale says sometimes, my body is looking better than ever. My fat loss is far more noticeable than the scale reflects because of the resistance training the program demands. Muscle weighs a lot more
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than fat and I’ve actually replaced fat with lean muscle in only about 15 sessions so far! I started lifting 5lbs weights and now in a short month I am lifting 10lbs weights! I’m finally bringing to be comfortable in my own skin and just a few days ago Matt and I had our engagement shoot. I was of course nervous going into it, but even Matt couldn’t believe how comfortable I felt once the shoot began. The pictures we’ve had the opportunity to view came out incredible and I owe a lot of my happiness to Samantha and her trainers for helping me begin to achieve my goal. If you already messed up your new years resolution, don't give up! Don’t wait until next year. Choose you and call Samantha today! I promise you won’t regret it! Accountability was the key for me and Samantha will not let you fail!
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