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Calendar & News Briefs............4-5 Bangkok Sushi....................6-7 Trinity Family Physicians......10-11 Washington Park Village.......12-13 Fall means King Mackerel.....14-15 Old McMicky’s Teachers Rock...16 Jazzercise Tampa - Lutz Fitness Center.................18-19 With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Paula Nelson specializes in helping her patients have healthier relationships, increased self-esteem and less worry.
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If you are stressed, depressed or anxious, just the thought of visiting a doctor’s office might be enough to prevent you from making an appointment. Dr. Paula Nelson says that shouldn’t be a concern. While mobility and accessibility may have prevented people from seeking therapy in the past, now thanks to safe, secure online technology anyone can benefit from therapy even if they want to stay at home in their PJs while doing so. Dr. Paula, a certified E-therapist, says that she’s seen many patients benefit from online therapy, “Online therapy sessions allow patients to see me at their
convenience, whether they travel a lot for work, don’t have time to drive to and from appointments, are new moms who find it difficult to leave the house or have mobility issues. The site is HIPAA secure and very user friendly.” Dr. Paula says the site is so userfriendly that she’s even counseled patients on their lunch hour from their car. In addition to the safe, secure web connection that allows Dr. Paula to talk face-to-face with her patients, there are additional therapy tools such as an encrypted journal. Patients can also email Dr. Paula directly from the site or schedule their next appointment. With more than 20 years of
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From The Editor Carla Dubis I want to start this editorial by thanking every single person that took some time to reach out to me and say a few words of encouragement in regards to my new role as Editor. Thank you! From the bottom of my heart, for your support and positive feedback. I also want to thank you for sending me your deepest condolences over the sudden and recent death of my father. Losing a loved one is never easy, but I am happy that my dad and I got to spend a lot of quality time together while he was here visiting. I find comfort in remembering all the good times him and I shared throughout my 31 years of life. Just remember to tell those you love how much you care and how much they mean to you on a daily basis. You never know what tomorrow may bring. Even though my college education was focused on Fine Arts and Web Design, there's always been a special place in my heart for the written word. I realize I am not an expert writer, and I will sometimes forget a comma or two, but I want you to know that I am extremely passionate about writing and sharing my thoughts and feelings with you through my editorials and stories. I want to share with you some of the emails I received from our readers,
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because they brought a big smile to my face and my heart. "Carla, I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your article in the Tampa Bay News. Very heart warming." Anonymous reader "I was reading your Editorial column and I just wanted to share with you the same proud feelings about Tampa, such a wonderful city, with so much History that goes back to the time of the Spanish explorers. As a Venezuelan native I can relate to everything you were saying. Tampa, for me, is a city full of surprises with open arms that has received and nestled a lot of talented people. Sincerely." - Haydee Mora, Realtor. Keller Williams Realty, New Tampa. "Good morning, Carla! My wife and I received the latest copy of Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles at our home. What a wonderful article and great presentation. I don’t know why you chose our Foundation but I can tell you this is one of the nicest things a news organization has done for our children, teens, young adults and their families during my 30 years at ESF. I can’t thank you enough for spreading the word. We also enjoyed reading your article, “From the Editor.” You make the words on the page come alive. You have been blessed with a gift
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Brick City Eatery Announces Their Grand Opening! Brick City is a fast casual, grab and go, limited service eatery, born from the combined vision of two local families that simply wanted to bring their current Friday night neighborhood gatherings of pizza eating, beer drinking and story telling to every family in the area. Brick City will be serving egg sandwiches, gourmet coffee and espresso for breakfast and custom chopped salads, fresh sandwiches, brick oven personal pizzas along with craft beer and wine for lunch and dinner.
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They also have a customizable catering menu and over 750 sf of private rentable meeting event space. Their pledge is to deliver food that will be made with the utmost focus on quality and freshness, and promise to make it fast, make it fresh and keep it delicious! Please email phil@brickcityeatery.com or call (813) 328-4169 for more information. They anticipate a grand opening date around the end of September or early October. Look for their ad in the October issue!
Tampa Bay Clays Youth Clay Targets Team Holds 1st Annual TBC Youth Charity Shoot On October 14, 2017, the Tampa Bay Clays (TBC) is holding its 1st annual TBC
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Youth Charity Shoot. When most people think of youth sports they think of football, baseball, basketball, etc. Clay target shooting is an Olympic sport and has been for over 20 years. Shooting sports have been part of the Summer Olympics since its birth over 100 years ago. These days, there is such a
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negative vibe around guns. Well, the Tampa Bay Clays Youth Team is proud to say our coaches teach gun safety and respect every day. The Youth Charity shoot will be held at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays from 8am-1pm. With every entry, participants (adults and youth) receive lunch and a
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chance to win some Great Raffle baskets. They are working on getting an autographed Lightning hockey stick and Buccaneer jersey. TBC is also looking for corporate sponsors for the event. There are four levels of corporate sponsors: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Station corporate sponsors. You will be recognized on the t-shirts, Banner display, Station sponsorship and more. (Benefits vary with each level. Call for details) The Tampa Bay Clays (TBC) is a youth, clay target shooting team competing in multiple shotgun sport disciplines such as American Trap, International Trap, Sporting Clays and Skeet. The age of the young athletes ranges from 10 years old up through and including 12th grade and collegiate. The youth are trained in shotgun safety and the proper clay sports shooting techniques and respect by volunteer, certified coaches.
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The Tampa Bay Clays Youth Program, Inc. is proud to be a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. The money raised at the Youth Charity shoot in October will go toward shooting education and training to compete at local, state and national levels. It also goes towards much needed equipment, travel expenses and other team related activities and programs. As such, they rely on sponsorship, fundraising efforts, and community support for the much needed assisstance to support their program. For every dollar donated or raised in 2017, Midway Foundation Trust will add two dollars to their account! Please visit their website at Tampabayclays.com to learn more about the youth team and involvement in the community or contact Kathy Orr directly at 727-424-1961 or katwoman.orr@gmail.com .
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Bangkok Sushi - A True Neighborhood Gem! By Carla Dubis The moment you set foot at Bangkok Sushi, you know you’ve walked somewhere truly special and unique. Not only does this place have the most delicious sushi and thai food in the area, but it’s also one of the most exquisitely decorated restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. You can enjoy a seat at the sushi bar, on the charming outside patio or in the incredibly beautiful dining room. White table cloths, silverware, impressive Asian sculptures, remarkable paintings hung in gold frames and gorgeous fresh flowers will enhance your dining experience and delight your senses. The staff is friendly and extremely attentive without being intrusive. They came to check on me and refilled my drink several times without me having to call on them. Your taste buds will come alive with their impressive selection of authentic thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Crispy Duck, Yum Squid, Volcano Lobster and Bangkok Combo
Fried Rice. I had the pleasure of trying the Crispy Duck in a medium spice curry sauce and it was incredible; Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, perfectly seasoned and served with fresh veggies and white rice. All thai dishes can be prepared with little to no spice or, for those with a taste for adventure, Native Thai Hot! As an appetizer I ordered the “Bangkok Spring rolls.” These crispy
rolls were stuffed with shrimp, ground pork, dry mushrooms, bean threads, carrots, onions, cabbage and scallions wrapped with a special rice paper, lightly deep fried and swerved with sweet plum sauce and ground peanuts. Each bite was a crunchy explosion of flavor! They were fantastic! Hands down, the best spring rolls I have ever had in my life. Make sure you get a side on your next visit,
you will not regret it. Bangkok sushi also offers the freshest sashimi and sushi with a wide variety of specialty rolls that are guaranteed to please. I love sushi and I am a very picky when it comes to fresh raw fish, and the sushi at Bangkok exceeded my expectations. Let me start by saying that the presentation of each of the rolls I ordered was incredibly beautiful. They
Top Left: Lobster Roll, Top Right: Specials Roll; Top: Baba Roll, Bottom: Crispy Duck with fresh steamed vegetables in a curry sauce. looked almost too pretty to eat. Roger from Lutz says; “Bangkok is the Best sushi place in the area. The presentation is always beautiful, and it tastes just as good as it looks.” I definitely agree with Roger! I’ve never seen sushi rolls presented in such a spectacular way before! Each sushi roll was truly a work of art and tasted even better than how they looked. In addition, the sushi portions are definitely larger than in other sushi joints in Tampa. I love anything tempura fried, that’s why the “Baba Roll” caught my eye while going over the extensive list of specialty roll options. This particular roll has shrimp Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
tempura, cream cheese, asparagus, topped with cooked eel, steamed shrimp, avocado, eel sauce and spicy mayo. It was simply unbelievable, they achieved the perfect combination of some of my all time favorite sushi ingredients, I was very pleased. But the roll that completely blew my mind, was the “Lobster Roll.” This fabulous roll, besides looking like a work of edible art, tasted like a piece of pure heaven. In all my years eating sushi, never have I seen or tasted a better Lobster roll than this one. What makes it so amazing and unique? Well, let me ask you this; Have you ever seen half of a big lobster tail come
with your lobster roll? Me neither! Until I came to Bangkok sushi. Not only you get half of a big tail stuffed with juicy lobster meat, but you are guaranteed a big chunk of juicy lobster on each roll bite. Yummy! The photos do not do it justice, so trust me, if you like lobster, order this roll. George N. rated Bangkok sushi 5 stars and says; “Excellent Asian Fusion. Located right next to Carrabba's in Lutz, this gem of a restaurant caters to all things fresh and spicy. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The staff are excellent and very knowledgeable about the menu items. We started with the excellent
Monster roll sushi, that was so large and delicious that we almost filled ourselves. I had the Jungle curry, which was just the right amount of spicy curry and fresh veggies. Everyone enjoyed their food and there was plenty of take-out for the next day.” Come satisfy your thai and sushi cravings at Bangkok sushi, you will be happy you did. Bangkok Sushi is located at 16541 Pointe Village Dr #101, Lutz, FL 33558.Log on to bangkok-sushi.com for more information and a full lunch and dinner menu.
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Trinity Family Physicians Celebrating 10 Years of Letting Their Family Care for Yours By Marcy Sanford
When the husband and wife team Dr. Stephanie Eldridge and Dr. Amir Shirmohammad opened Trinity Family Physicians in 2007, they wanted to bring a unique and special type of care to the area. “We both grew up in Tampa and wanted to return here after our residencies,” said Dr. Shirmo, as his patients call him. “We heard of a new hospital in Trinity that was opening and decided to open our practice in this area. From the very beginning, we have been overwhelmed by the love and support we’ve received from the community.” “Each day we feel so honored to be trusted by whole families,” said Dr. Eldridge. “We truly enjoy coming to work every day,” said Dr. Shirmo. “This is more than a job. It is a
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passion and a calling. The great thing about our practice is that it extends beyond the walls of our office. It’s great to see our patients out at local events or around town running errands.” It is because of this caring, positive attitude that so many families trust Trinity Family Physicians for the care of their whole family – from age 8 and up. Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge even provide care for family members in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. One tip they give for staying healthy is to schedule an annual physical. “One great idea is to schedule your physical in the month you were born,” said Dr. Shirmo. “If you come in before you have any complaints, we can help you prevent health issues.” Another benefit of coming to Trinity Family Physicians before
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Dr. Amir Shirmohammad (“Dr. Shirmo”) and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge The dynamic husband and wife team at Trinity Family Physicians.
you are sick is that once you know Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge, they consider you a part of their family
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and will treat you as such. Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge will make sure that when you are sick you will
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get the care you need, when you need it. Even when you aren’t sick, Trinity Family Physicians is there for you. They regularly post health tips you can use on their Facebook page. They’ve researched the best vitamins for their patients and stock them in their office. They even offer a concierge health plan so that you have access to your doctor at any time of the day or night. Since they opened Trinity Family Physicians, Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmo have focused on not only providing personalized family care but also on supporting their community. Over the years they have supported many different local charities. A couple of years ago, they started the Trinity Family
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Physicians “Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award”, to honor individuals who are making a difference in the community. Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles can’t wait to see what great things this dynamic duo will do over the NEXT 10 years! If you see Dr. Shirmo or Dr. Eldridge out and about, be sure to wish them a happy anniversary! Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Trinity Blvd. and Duck Slough Blvd. at 1817 Cypress Brook Dr., Suite 101 in Trinity. Hours are Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (727) 834-8377 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com
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Washington Park Village - Oldsmar’s Premiere Executive Live/Work Community by Marcy Sanford Oldsmar residents Steve and Marie Becklund have seen the area change a lot in the 40 years they’ve lived here. Now with the development of the new executive live/work community, Washington Park Village, they are excited to be a part of the city’s growth and redevelopment. “We’ve seen Oldsmar grow from a quaint town to a beautiful magnet for the area. We choose to live here originally because it was a quick drive to anywhere you wanted to go but now it has become a nucleus between Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. You can find great restaurants and entertainment here. We love it.” Steve points to all the new developments in Oldsmar as just another great reason to live there. “We have an Earth Fare opening this fall, a soccer field for professional teams being built, the BMX park continues to expand, and now the city is planning new developments in the town center. When people suggest going to another town for dinner or entertainment, we ask, ‘why would we
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want to go anywhere else?’” The Becklunds and their three sons started planning Washington Park Village ten years ago, but had to halt the proposed townhouse development due to the recession. They quickly returned the deposits people had paid during presells and waited for a more amendable time to begin again. Once the timing was right, they began researching and revising their original plans to make Washington
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Park Village a premier townhome community to appeal to people who want to be able to easily combine life, work, and play. “We had to start the project over again so we looked at what trends were happening in other cities and saw a need for residences where people could work and live,” said Steve. Washington Park Village, located in the heart of downtown Oldsmar, will be just such a community. Thanks to the fact that it is double zoned,
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homeowners in Washington Park will be able to have professional office space on the first floor and then enjoy a very short commute home to their plush upstairs residence or the entire townhome can be used for residential. The upscale townhome community will feature 2 and 3 story townhomes all of which will have 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, 2-car garages and high-end fixtures and features. The venture is truly a family project for the Becklunds and their 3 sons and
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Steve and Marie give their son Victor credit for coming up with such an amazing design for the project. “We all love redevelopment,” says Steve, “but Victor really put this plan together.” The Becklunds have paid attention to every detail of the townhome design, making them a showcase you’ll love. The townhomes will be built by award winning local builder Point Construction known for their innovative designs and concepts. Both the 2 and 3 story townhomes have porches and balconies, high ceilings with archways and crown molding, granite counter tops and designer style wood cabinets, a large chef kitchen island, and an oversized garage. In addition to the special touches and upscale features, one of the best things about Washington Park Village is its easy access and walkability to some of Oldsmar’s best features – parks, restaurants and community gathering spots. A short walk in one direction will bring you to RE Olds Park with its gorgeous views of the water, fun festivals and great playgrounds. Go in a different direction and you can easily walk to the library, the Oldsmar town center and a wide variety of restaurants –
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Mexican, sushi, Thai, sandwiches, wings – whatever you’re hungry for. And as Oldsmar grows and develops the area around the town hall, you’ll have even more options for entertainment, dining and socializing. Washington Park Village is the perfect location for someone who wants to truly have the perfect balance of work and fun. “We are very excited about this project,” says Steve. “Everything is top of the line. Since we broke ground this summer, we’ve received a lot of interest and have already sold one of the homes.” If you’re looking for a new home where you can live, work and play, take a look at Washington Park Village today. Steve says buyers during the preconstruction phase will be able to choose their own flooring and fixtures. Don’t wait too late or you’ll miss out. Washington Park Village is located at the corner of 412 Washington Avenue and 415 Park Avenue. For more information visit www.washingtonparkvillage.com or call Marie Becklund at (727) 4106229.
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Fall means King Mackerel! By Capt. Matt Selby September is still a very hot month in our area of Florida but with that being said, the water temperatures start to come down slightly and that means King Mackerel will be flooding our waters anytime. By the end of the month, the King and Spanish Mackerel, will show up in large numbers as they make their migration through our area well into November. Fall is my favorite time of year to troll the reefs and hard bottom off Clearwater, and the King Mackerel is exactly why. In my opinion, the King Mackerel is the most underrated gamefish in our waters. Some people don’t bother with them because of their, well, I hate to say the word but again, underrated table fare value. I’ll admit, if you try to fry a kingfish fillet, you likely won’t be impressed. However, a bacon wrapped, smoked kingfish nugget is probably my favorite fish dish next to the panko crusted Wahoo bites I make. Most caught fish are what we call “snakes,” between 2 and 8 pounds, but the “Smokers” of 30 to 40, sometimes into the 60 pound range, are what keep
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us coming back for more, year after year! There’s nothing like the sound of the reel screaming as the fish takes runs as long as 200 yards! I’ve often joked about how I could set that as my alarm clock and I’d wake up pumped and ready to take on the day! They have been known to make an initial run so hard and fast that the bearings get burned out and sometimes the angler will notice smoke coming off the reel, hence the nickname “smoker.” I have fished the local Kingfish tournament called “King Of The Beach” for the past few years and while I’ve never won it, I’ve caught a number of fish that would easily place top 20 out of the 500 boats on tournament day, and of course my personal best; 46 pounder (would have won it!) was caught just 15 hours before tournament time! I’m getting chills just thinking about the November tournament. I feel like this year will be my year!
WHERE & HOW TO CATCH Kings are found anywhere between 10 feet all the way out to 100 feet or more here off Tampa Bay. I know what you’re thinking, “Thanks
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Matt, that really clears things up.” The truth is, find the migrating baitfish and the predators will follow. I love searching the beaches for giants. The biggest kingfish are usually found in 2 places. The first place is the Florida middle Grounds and the second place is just off the beach where the sandbar drops
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off or hard bottom begins. The big girls off the beach are referred to as “Beachcombers,” and if you’ve ever noticed a restaurant on Clearwater beach with that name, now you know why. The females, along with many species of fish, are much larger than the males. A typical Male Kingfish is rarely
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above 10 pounds but the females have been recorded as big as 80! My favorite method for catching the big Kingfish is a method called live bait slow trolling. This tactic is where the angler either drifts with the current or idles at the slowest speed possible. I usually set back a 4 rod spread with 2 baits low and 2 baits presented at the surface. You can’t forget the wire leader because many Kings are lost to cut lines. Sometimes if I’m trolling fast enough and decide against slow trolling, I’ll use 80 pound Fluorocarbon leader and hope they bite near the
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hook and not the line but it’s always a gamble. My second favorite tactic is one anyone can do, even from a kayak! This is easy, chum like crazy and throw out live bait on a float or a balloon and wait for the reel to start screaming! I’ve caught a number of 30+ pound fish this way, and you can too! If you want to catch the biggest Kingfish of your life, book with me for the month of October. I still have some days available! Capt-Matt Selby captainselby1507@gmail.com
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produce a short video of highlighted clips to be used to promote Teachers ROCK public participation and to establish the most important human connection to the people who serve as teachers in our community.
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“Teachers ROCK” is a $20,000 Dream Wedding Gift of Appreciation for All Schools and Teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. This Dream Wedding Gift is open to all public and private school teachers in all grades Pre-K through 12th grade. Teachers make such a huge difference in the lives of children and families in our Tampa Bay community, we thought a great way for Old McMicky’s Farm and the community to show our appreciation was to help a teacher start a family of their own with this $20,000 Dream Wedding Gift. The “Teachers ROCK” appreciation gift has three primary goals. 1. To provide a great gift of a Dream Wedding to a deserving teacher. 2. To promote Awareness and Appreciation in the general public / Tampa Bay community of school teachers and the tremendous contributions teachers make to our local children and families. 3. To help build Esprit de Corps and Pride even more for our local teachers as a group internally. To help achieve the goal of teacher appreciation, especially goals #2 and 3, all applicants for the dream wedding will be requested to submit a video to include: A. What they love about being a teacher and B. What are some of their most special or proudest moments of being a teacher. The farm will then
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The Teachers ROCK appreciation gift will provide one teacher residing and teaching in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco counties the wedding of their dreams at the beautiful, lakeside venue at The Barn at Crescent Lake at Old McMicky’s Farm. Their big day will host up to 100 of the winning couple’s family and friends for a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception. This amazing wedding will include everything a couple dreams of on their wedding day – and more! All services are donated by the farm and our generous vendor partners. There is no cost to the schools or teachers
How Teachers ROCK Works There is an Application period, a Voting period, the Winner Announcement and then the Wedding. The farm will select approximately 6 – 8 of the applications as finalists, and then the winning teacher will be selected by the general public (fellow teachers, students and their families, and the general public) via voting. Providing there are applications from each county, the farm’s goal will be to select finalists representing teachers in each of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to reflect our Tampa Bay community. Application Period: Sept. 25 - Oct. 16, 2017 Voting Period: Oct. 30 - Nov 20, 2017 Announcement: Dec 5, 2017 On or About The Wedding: May 12, 2018 During National Teacher Appreciation Month To apply and for more information please visit: https://oldmcmickys.com/teachers-rock-application-page/
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Jazzercise - You think you know about it, but you have no idea! By Carla Dubis When you hear Jazzercise you think legwarmers and leotards, right? Or a workout for your Mom but not for you? Well think again! The original boutique fitness class has completely evolved and it might just kick your ass! Yes, the workouts got popular in the 80’s, but these days Jazzercise is so much more than pelvic circles and jazz hands, and the classes are way too hot for legwarmers. The workouts completely reinvented itself as a hardcore dance and strength-based routine that purports to rival the trendiest fitness classes in terms of intensity, calorie burn, and sweat equity. Jazzercise is still evolving and transforming people’s bodies and their lives. Judi Sheppard Missett started that revolution in 1969 when she created Jazzercise. Today she runs the company as CEO and Founder and teaches classes every week. Her daughter, Shanna Missett Nelson, is the company’s President and also an incredible instructor.
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Jazzercise is one of the world’s leading dance fitness companies. With 8,300+ franchisees teaching 32,000+ classes each week around the world, this original dance party it’s not slowing down. Over the years the classes have evolved, adapted and grown like crazy, without compromising their high standards and quality. The nostalgia-inducing workout is on a mission to let people know that not only is it still here, it's nothing like your mother's Jazzercise. Today, Jazzercise is a pulsepounding, beat-pumping, body-blasting fitness program that gets you results… fast. It’s a high intensity dance party that fuses cardio, strength, Pilates, Hip Hop, yoga and even kickboxing. You can burn up to 800 calories per hour in any of their 60 minute classes, while listening to today’s hits and having fun with friends. If you try any of their classes odds are you’ll stay in the program for 7 years! That’s the Jazzercise average and they are very proud of it.
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They keep the classes fresh, exciting and fun so you never plateau or get bored. Jazzercise offers a wide variety of classes to challenge you— Strike, Fusion, Core, Strength and Dance Mixx. So no matter your age, body type or fitness level, you will find the perfect class for you. At Jazzercise everyone is welcomed and encouraged to work at their own pace. Jennifer Nolan reviewed Jazzercise 5 stars and said; “Tried a lot of "other" exercise programs and Jazzercise is the most FUN hands down. I have been taking Jazzercise on and off for over 25 years and
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always come back to the best! I am still Jazzercising and getting Healthy daily! It is a lifestyle choice that never goes out of date! Try it you'll Like (I mean LOVE it”) Judy Erwin Hopkins also reviewed and rated Jazzercise 5 stars and had this to say about her experience “This is an amazing workout from every Instructor and the only form of exercise that has produced the results I needed.....23 lbs to date!! My body is stronger, I have more energy and I feel healthy, because my focus is on exercise and healthy eating. So thankful for this program.”
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SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Lutz and Westchase Premier Centers are offering an incredible special of $10.00 to start for the month of September. So if you thought getting the body of your dreams while having a blast was expensive, think again. You can get in shape while having fun for an incredibly affordable price. Jazzercise for a cause? You can bring hope and healing to women battling breast cancer.
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HIP HOP & HOPE - Featuring Tim Roberts and Kenny Harvey This year, you can join the Jazzercise team in Orlando or Tampa OR dance all weekend in both locations! Jazzercise is proud to announce their seventh Annual Jazzercise event benefiting uninsured and underserved women battling breast cancer at Florida. Join Jazzercise icons Tim Roberts and Kenny Harvey, for a beats jumpin’, bass droppin’, heart pumpin’
dance party. This unique jazzercise class promises to be the most epic class you’ve ever stepped to — including fresh body pulsing music and new moves keep you psyched to sweat. Don’t be shy. Anyone can Jazzercise! Jazzercise membership is NOT required. This event is open to everyone. Invite your friends! Morning classes will be cancelled at many area centers in Orlando on September 23rd and Tampa on September 24th to inspire YOU to support the battle against breast cancer. $40 Registration per Event OR $60 Registration to Dance all
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weekend. Please log on to www.hiphopandhope.com for more information and registration details. With several convenient locations in Tampa Bay, including their Premier Centers in Lutz and Westchase, you have no excuse not to join this fun, high intensity dance party. Choose to stay fit for life not just summer, choose Jazzercise. Jazzercise Tampa - Lutz Fitness Center is located at 19012 1st St SW, Lutz, FL 33548. Contact them directly by calling (813) 743-9493.
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Paint Design Cabinetry – Innovative Kitchen Redesign to Save You Money and Time By: Marcy Sanford
If you’ve been putting off kitchen renovations because you think they will cost too much and take too long, your solution is here – Paint Design Cabinetry. Started by professional wood finisher Lizbeth Valdez, Paint Design Cabinetry can refinish and modernize your existing cabinets saving your thousand of dollars and giving you the kitchen of your dreams in just a few weeks. The idea for the business came to Lizbeth a few years after her husband passed away. She was already a professional wood finished and had meticulously repaired and refinished antique furniture and other projects for more than 17 years. “After my husband passed away, I needed a way to survive and to support myself and my son. I wanted to do something that I loved. I worked for a homebuilder for several years and one of the jobs I did was painting with a sprayer. A friend asked me if I could paint her kitchen and her cabinets and I began to see the need for this type of service.” Combine Lizbeth’s talent for refinishing antiques, her attention to detail, experience painting, and knowledge of current design trends and how to incorporate them into older kitchens, and you’ve got Paint Design Cabinetry. Since the company’s start 4 years ago, she and the rest of her crew have been delighting homeowners and making their kitchens the envy of the neighborhood. “Lizbeth and her team transformed my kitchen for blah to beautiful,” said homeowner Sue I. “It is amazing how paint can transform the look and give it a great update. I feel like I have a model home now. Lizbeth worked closely with me to make sure I had the look I wanted, brought me a sample using my own cabinet door to OK beforehand, then took it from there. The end result is fabulous. Lizbeth uses high quality
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paint that creates a factory finish. I’m so happy with my kitchen’s new look and can’t wait to show it off to all my friends.” All of Paint Design Cabinetry’s work comes with a 10-year warranty. Lizbeth says that her unique paint
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mix and flexible coating ensures that when you open and close your cabinet doors and drawers there will never be any cracking or chipping. Lizbeth says that right now they see a lot of homeowners who want to redo their kitchens to have a SEPTEMBER 2017
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Cabinetry, we can paint your cabinets any color you desire and add finishes to give it any custom style you want.” Paint Design Cabinetry can even refinish and paint laminate or Formica cabinets. If the rest of your kitchen needs an update, Paint Design Cabinetry can help with that too. In addition to providing you with the perfect cabinets, they can add frame and structure to existing cabinets, install crown molding and shadow boxes, level out your bar or island, and install new sinks. They also have trusted contractors who can install backsplashes or new countertops. In fact Paint Design Cabinetry will soon have a showroom at International Granite and Stone in Odessa. Lizbeth says that Paint Design Cabinetry can help refresh and renew any room in the house with old, outdated cabinets – bathrooms, laundry rooms, offices, even built-in entertainment centers and bookshelves. “We had out 26 year old oak
cabinets painted white by Paint Design Cabinetry,” said homeowner Janice S. “Lizbeth listened to what we wanted and changed the look of our kitchen. Your kitchen is a place you want people to feel welcome and Lizbeth certainly did that for us. I have recommended her to all my friends. If you are looking for a change, Paint Design Cabinetry is the one to call.” Why put off a redesign any longer? Give Paint Design Cabinetry a call today. In as little as 2 – 3 weeks you could be hosting friends and family in a redesigned kitchen. For more information, specials and lots of before and after pictures, visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Cabinetry1/ or their website at www.paintdesigncabinetry.com. You can also get more information or schedule a free consultation by emailing cabinetrydesign1@gmail.com or calling (813) 802-0438 .
Lizbeth Valdez, Owner of Paint Design Cabinetry, will turn your older kitchen from “blah!” to BEAUTIFUL!”
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“Paula Nelson” Continued from page 1 experience, Dr. Paula specializes in helping her patients have healthier relationships, increased self-esteem and less worry. She can help you if you are feeling: - Anxious or overly worried - Depressed - Sad or lonely - Confused about your options or next steps Quick and Effective Treatment for PTSD and more: Throughout her career, Dr. Paula has always stayed educated and up-to-date about the latest therapies and techniques. She is very excited about the recovery rate she’s seen with her latest therapy offering – EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an evidence-based treatment for trauma, PTSD, abuse, phobias, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. While it is an in-office treatment, Dr. Paula says it is well worth the trip to the office. “I have gotten great results with my patients who suffer from anxiety and other phobias. With 3-5 visits, we’ve seen the same results that
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would have taken 2 – 5 years of talk therapy to accomplish.” Evidence shows that EMDR is very effective because it activates your brain’s problem solving process to alleviate
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couples is based on the research and work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman and their book The Seven Principals for Making a Marriage Work. “The Gottmans have spent 40 years
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researching what make relationships work. They have developed principles that help couples have a sound relationship. When couples come to me for therapy, I tell them that in order to repair and rebuild their relationship, they have to become friends again. Because all of the Gottmans’ exercises and principles are based on research, they offer concrete support and help for couples who want to build stronger, happier, healthier relationships.” Couples who come to Dr. Paula complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup. This is an online questionnaire. The report from the questionnaire helps Dr. Paula determine the areas where the couples need to focus. “It give us concrete, statistical results for where we need to focus our work,” says Dr. Paula. She goes on to explain that this type of research driven counseling is beneficial in the long-run to patients not only because it shows them where their relationship challenges are but because it also saves them time in counseling and helps them get to the relationship they want in a shorter amount of time. Monthly Parent Workshops: Dr. Paula also helps couples who have made the painful decision to get a
divorce. One Saturday a month in her Dunedin office she offers the mandatory Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course. With Dr. Paula’s help you’ll learn to work with your co-parent in a healthy and non-confrontational way reducing reduce stress for you and your child(ren). Dr. Paula Nelson is a graduate of Temple University, Delaware State University and Wilmington University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, certified E-therapist and Master Certified Addiction Professional. If you’re looking for a caring professional to help you and your loved ones through challenging times, Dr. Paula Nelson can help you learn how to live a happier, healthier life. Dr. Paula offers online therapy sessions from the comfort of your own home. If you prefer to come in to the office for your sessions, her office is located at 1968 Bayshore Boulevard in Dunedin. For more information about classes or to make an appointment, call 813951-8889, email paula@drpaulanelson.com, or visit www.drpaulanelson.com.
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Priding himself on Smile Makeovers, which can be performed in as little as two visits, Dr. Nelson is able to help you have a natural, beautiful smile. If you have misshapen teeth, gaps or discoloration - a Smile Makeover by Dr. Nelson can help you achieve a smile that makes your proud and confident. Erin loved her results, sharing, “I have never felt as comfortable about smiling as I do today. The veneers were the best thing I have ever done in my life. I wish I had done it sooner. My self esteem and confidence have risen to new levels thanks to the artistic hand of Dr. Nelson.” Dr. Nelson strives to give patients a reason to appreciate and value his services. Patients love his straightforward, honest and professional attitude along with the superb knowledge and skill he brings to his practice. Satisfied patient, Steven Z., Ph.D. says, “A local Clinical Psychologist in Tampa, my family and I have been patients of Dr. Nelson's for more than 25+ years. During that time we have undergone the many dental procedures that come with maintaining a healthy
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set of teeth and gums. By cooperating and working with Dr. Nelson we have avoided any dental emergencies. He and his staff attend to you with their "state of the art" diagnostic equipment. It appears to me that Dr. Nelson frequently upgrades to the
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most current diagnostic tools. The office just has a "cutting edge" feel to it as you sit in the chair surrounded by staff I know have been with Dr. Nelson for years and years. Whenever asked, I unhesitatingly recommend Dr. Nelson and his staff to friends and colleagues.
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No one has ever been disappointed by his professional services.If your dental health is an important priority, Dr. Nelson will be there. He provides a depth of clinical experience and a longterm team of clinical staff, in a modern, fully equipped facility. I see that this office provides, what for us has been, a lifetime of top-notch dental care. This doctors office is professionally maintained. It is " top-notch" and alive with healthy energy. We look forward to continuing under Dr. Nelson’s care in the foreseeable future. Recommended without reservation.”
Sleep Apnea Treatment for a More Rested and Healthier You! Dr. Nelson’s unique expertise in dental sleep medicine has helped many patients to live a better life due to getting better quality sleep. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, or have been told by your sleeping partner that you snore badly and/or stop breathing for seconds at a time, Dr. Nelson may be able to help. Dr. Nelson’s accomplishments in Dental Sleep Medicine have been impressive. He served on the education committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine for three years and co-authored educational material for other dentists. He has also
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achieved board certified diplomate status in three separate organizations: The American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, The American Sleep & Breathing Academy and The American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. All of these required passing rigorous examinations and presenting successful cases. His office was the first fully accredited facility by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in the entire state of Florida and he has helped several hundred patients who could not or would not wear CPAP breathe easier at night. Dental Sleep Medicine is a growing part of dentistry with a focus on managing snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy (OAT). Over 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Apnea literally means “without breath,” and throughout the night sleep apnea sufferers may experience a cutoff of airflow with rapidly falling oxygen levels. This is not conducive to a good night’s rest, but more than that, sleep apnea can be dangerous for your overall health. Traditionally, the treatment for sleep apnea was a CPAP machine or surgery, but many people don’t want to go to such uncomfortable or drastic measures to correct their sleep disorder. Dr. Nelson provides an alternative
to CPAP therapy and surgery with OAT, which provides the patient with a custom-fitted oral appliance that fits over the upper and lower teeth, advancing the jaw to keep the airway open. One of his patients shares,“I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago. The machine and mask had not been working well for me, and I became frustrated. I researched for other alternatives and found that Dr. Nelson has been treating sleep apnea patients with a mouth appliance for years with great success. I have been a patient now for more than a year and I absolutely recommend Dr. Nelson and his staff. They are fabulous and work very closely with their patients to make this process a success. No more machine, mask or cords. A simple mouth appliance for comfort and it's also easy for traveling. I sleep much better and with comfort.” Dr. Nelson is a member of the following: American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.
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In addition to practicing comprehensive dentistry at its finest, Dr. Nelson serves as a professional consultant to the dental industry and has discussed advances in modern dentistry on television networks, including WFLA (NBC), WTVT (FOX), and WTOG (UPN). Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is the right choice for patients looking for quality dental care provided by a dentist who stays at the forefront of his field. The rave reviews from his existing patients suggest that you will love Dr. Nelson and his team. Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is located at 1928 Highland Oaks Boulevard in Lutz, two miles west of Tampa Premium Outlets on Hwy 54. Most dental insurance plans are accepted and for patients seeking dental sleep medicine, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine works with most major medical insurance plans and Medicare. Office Hours are Mon. – Thurs., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For an appointment, please call (813) 949-0424. Log on to www.nelsondentistry.com or www.sleepbetterflorida.com for more information.
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