Vol. 11, Issue 12, December 2020
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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 20,000 Homes In Odessa, Lutz & Land O’ Lakes Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:
Ashley Lakes, Ballantrae, Belle Meade, Calusa Trace, Canterbury, Cheval, Citrus Greens, Concord Station, Devonwood, Dolce Vita on Lake Keystone, Echo Lake, Farmington Village, Fern Glenn, Grey Hawk at Lake Polo, Heritage Harbor, Ivy Lake Estates, Keystone Groves, Keystone Manors, Keystone Reserve, Keystone Shores, Lake Charles, Lake Church, Lake Parker Estates, Lakeside Grove Estates, Northlake Village, Northbridge at Lake Pretty, Northton Groves, Oakstead, Orange Blossom Creek, Reflections, Steeple Chase, Starkey Ranch, Stillwater, Stonegate, Suncoast Crossings, Suncoast Meadows, Swan Cove, Van Dyke Estates, Van Dyke Farms, Villa Rosa, Wyndham Lakes
Treat Yourself in Luxury at Bella Nails & Spa! By Joy Bergman Think about the last time you were really able to treat yourself – Something along the lines of a soothing Milk and Honey pedicure with a complimentary glass of wine. A “meday” with 1,500 fabulous color options to choose from for your perfect manicure, whether it be regular style, gel, acrylic
nails, or dip. Think of a nourishing, waterless manicure with your choice of UV Protective Collagen or Phyto Collagen Gloves, moisturizing your hands after a busy day. Imagine a smile on your face as you sit back with a friend enjoying a hot stone massage with a relaxing cream or lotion. See “Bella Nails” on page 20
“She’s One of Us” Dr. Jamie Melichar Aspire Medical Group By Tom Bostock Although COVID-19 has impacted our society in ways we never contemplated, the medical profession has been up to the task. Local family doctor, Jamie Melichar, has not let it keep her from providing her patients with the same level of excellence they have always received.
In today’s interview, Dr. Melichar noted, her waiting room, once filled with patients, is almost empty these days. Instead, she has embraced the latest communications technology to serve them, preserving the confidentiality of the access to their medical files from electronically prying eyes with personal, faceSee “Aspire” on page 16
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor..............................5
Tech Talk with Bob......................8-9
Grout Tech...............................12-13
Dr. Jaime Malichar, MD, Aspire Medical Group