South Tampa- Volume 3, February edition, Tampa Bay News& Lifestyles by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

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From The Publisher Matt Selby Depending on if the post office held off delivery for the full 3 days they are able, Valentine’s may have already came and gone but I don’t care. The holiday traditionally associated with love, has some in a romantic mood, and some scratching out their eyeballs. It has new lovers bursting with the opportunity to get corny with gestures, and those who might be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away. I mean, I for one, kind of agree that it’s a sensationalized Hallmark holiday. In my opinion, we should be showing our significant other love and appreciation every day of the year. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for serious romance. It’s also a fun holiday for children who enjoy getting and receiving little notes of affection from their classmates, for parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade Valentines,

and for friends to remind each other how much they are valued. I always enjoyed those giddy moments in class as a kid, wondering if my crush would write me a note that she felt the same way as I did. Alas, that moment never really came for me. Let’s just say grade school helped me develop thick skin. Love is something to be celebrated, no matter who is giving it or receiving it. Love is something that we may struggle to define, and can be found in the most surprising places. The 2016 Valentines day was the hardest one I’ve ever endured. Not to get too personal but I had a dagger stabbed deep into my heart just days before last Valentine’s. I never thought I’d love again, then out of no where, I found the love of my life when I wasn’t expecting it. The funny thing is, she was right in front of me for years. We were both with the wrong people and didn’t realize it at the time. The timing

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just wasn’t right. We are making up for lost time now and we’re happier than ever. I will make sure to treat her to a memorable Valentine’s day and I hope you enjoy a special day with your loved ones as well. If

you’re feeling like I was last year, take it from me, the right one will come along and all that heartache will be worth it. Happy Valentine’s day! Possibly a few days late.....

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The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry:

Your Neighborhood Dentist! By Matt Selby The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is a perfect embodiment of South Tampa charm. As you walk through the front doors, you could easily be walking into the living room of your own home. And that’s exactly how they want you to feel. Located within an elegantlystyled historic Hyde Park house, this dental practice provides a welcoming, homey atmosphere where patients can feel relaxed and at ease. Christine Grant, D.M.D., P.A., opened a practice of her very own in 1999 and has been at the same location, 1407 W Swann Ave., ever since. Located just a block from Hyde Park’s upscale shops and restaurants, her office is in such a central location that it is within walking distance for many of her patients. A native Floridian, Dr. Grant grew up in Sarasota, where she showed an early interest in the arts and sciences, studying classical piano and taking classes at the Ringling Museum of Art. After completing a Bachelors in Biology from Emory University, Dr. Grant went on to earn her Doctorate in Dental medicine from the University of Florida. She then furthered her training by getting her Certificate in Advanced Aesthetic General Dentistry from Baylor College of Dentistry in Texas. “I have known that I wanted to be a dentist since I was a little girl,” says Dr. Grant. “Several of my parent’s friends were dentists; they were mentors to me. I have always done very well in arts and sciences in school, and took art lessons at the Ringling Museum of Arts in Sarasota. My background in arts and sciences, combined with my manual dexterity, stemming from my training as a classical pianist, is the perfect combination. I still have my 3rd grade yearbook and in it I said I wanted to be a dentist when I grow up. I have never deviated. I love what I do and am very passionate about what I do.”

“My staff is well trained, well educated and well skilled,” says Dr. Grant. “They have a hard work ethic and are very personable with patients. They really go the extra mile to make patients feel wonderful. They greet them by their first name and take the time to really get to know them.” Function and aesthetics are two words that are used a lot at The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry. It is Dr. Grant’s goal to not only help you maintain a healthy set of teeth, but to also provide you with an attractive, aesthetically pleasing smile that radiates confidence and beauty. It really is incredible how having a healthy, beautiful smile can affect one’s confidence, and the difference it can really make in one’s life. “By restoring my patients’ mouths and giving them a beautiful smile I am able to help them to feel better not just physically, but emotionally as well.” Combining aesthetic and general dentistry to provide a holistic and comprehensive approach for pa-

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tients of all ages, Dr. Grant’s care includes general dentistry procedures; porcelain veneers, crowns and implant restorations; Zoom! laser whitening treatment; Invisalign orthodontics; treatment for diseases of the gums; Velscope technology (oral cancer screening system); dental care for children; surgical procedures, such as extractions; partials and dentures; digital intra-oral photography; and nitrous oxide sedation and valium sedation. Dr. Grant is also certified in Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm Gel, which aids in removing wrinkles and folds to help enhance your smile. With her additional training in advanced cosmetic dentistry, and a specialized focus on mouth reconstruction, Dr. Grant is highly educated in the various facets of dentistry; from general check-ups to complete dental reconstruction, no job is too big or too small for the experienced hands of Dr. Grant. She is one of the top dental professionals in her field and in my opinion, her work on full mouth reconstruction or as she likes to refer to it as

“smile reconstruction,” really sets her a part from anyone in the area. As people age, their teeth get shorter, darker, chipped and crowded. Dr. Grant takes great pride in restoring both lower and upper teeth to their normal function and eye catching aesthetics! After our first article about Dr. Grant ran last year I decided, just like many of you, to trust my oral care with her. It was one of the best decisions of my life! The staff is amazing, Dr. Grant is amazing, the help they provide is amazing! I really can’t say enough. I allowed life to catch up to me and before I knew it, 5 years went by since the last time I saw the dental chair. I was a little embarrassed and of course I had multiple cavities. They never made me feel bad about it though. Dr. Grant and her staff just gave me the information I needed, filled those cavities and now I’m even doing Invisalign. I had braces as a kid but after about 15 years of never wearing my retainer, my teeth started crowding again. Sorry Mom and Dad…….

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Before

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Dr. Grant exhibits mastery on a variety of the latest dental techniques and procedures and utilizes only the finest products in her practice. She is a proven artist, whose keen attention to detail and imagination is the force behind the transformation from troubled spots to masterpiece. The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is not only a prac-

tice that places patient’s satisfaction as its top priority, but it’s also a family-based environment that makes patient’s wishes come true. Completely unique to their practice, patients have the option of looking through a “smile catalogue” to find the smile that best suits their personality and perfectly blends with the shape of their face, whether that be masculine smile -

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dominant, vigorous and focused, or a feminine smile - soft, natural and youthful. You can even choose to have a “Hollywood” smile! In addition, Dr. Grant has her own lab ceramist, who, using advanced custom shading techniques, can perfectly match the color of your new teeth to the shade you most desire, giving you teeth that look natural and beautiful - like a true work of art! “Our goal is to give our patients ideal functionality and aesthetic appeal,” says Dr. Grant. “Both my husband and I are new patients of Dr. Grants,” writes one patient. “Since becoming patients, our entire lives have changed!” At The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry they understand you have different options for dentists in the area, but Dr. Grant’s practice is second to none! The individualized attention and quality customer service that you will receive here at their office is incredible. You are more than just a patient, you are part of the family –

and that is exactly how you will be treated, whether you are new to their practice or have been a patient for many years. Dr. Grant says, “This is a boutique style practice; we only see one patient at a time because I like to give each patient my undivided attention. We don’t ever want our patients to feel rushed, so even for basic dental check-ups, where most dentists will schedule their patients for only 30 minutes, we always schedule ours for an hour. We want them to feel special. We treat our patients like family. We are well known in the area; we have been here the longest. We are your neighborhood dentist.” The Hyde Park Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 1407 West Swann Avenue in Tampa. They accept all major insurances. Office hours are Mon. Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 5 :30 p.m. For additional information or to set an appointment please call (813) 251- 1548 or visit www.ChristineGrantDMD.com.

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Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley Tampa Bay History Center Community Case Celebrating our 25th Parade In celebration of 25 years of parading in the Gasparilla parade, Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley has set up a display in the Community Case at the Tampa Bay History Center at 801 Old Water Street in Tampa. On display until the end of March, the case includes the dress worn by The O’Malley I, Teri Willis, in the 1993 Gasparilla Parade (minus sleeves that were lost over the years) along with prints of articles from the first year of the krewe, a large photograph of the more than 250 members participating in the 2016 parade, the scepter that is passed along a phalanx of past presidents to the incoming president at every ball, various pins and invitations from past years and an example of a presidential banner. In this case, it is the banner of The O’Malley XIX, Kelly Floyd. Ye Loyal Krewe of Grace O’Malley (YLKGOM) has the distinction of being the FIRST all-women krewe to be invited to participate in the Gasparilla parade. They began in early 1992

with 14 founders and participated in their first parade in the 1993 Gasparilla parade. Since their participation, many women have been inspired to create krewes and are now participating in the parade. YLKGOM believe they were the From left, YLKGOM Founders The catalyst for the growth From left, Gail Corcoran, with her daughter The in both women’s and O’Malley III Jeanne Rowe, The O’MalO’Malley XXIV Pamelyn Foreid, and grandson men’s krewes since ley II Pamela Milhan, The O’Malley I Jaden Foreid at the Tampa Bay History Center 1993. YLKGOM was Teri Wills, and The O’Malley V Community Case display of Ye Loyal Krewe of also a charter member of Roberta Schofield Grace O’Malley on February 5, 2017. the Inter-Krewe Council, at that time made up of 16 differMelanie McShane, Bianca Fehring, O’Malley XXII, Lorraine Hutson, inent krewes, now 61 members strong. and Michelle Glover. cluded founder Trudi Haughey, The The president of YLKGOM is known The display was characterized by O’Malley V and founder Roberta as The O’Malley inspired by the anmuseum staff as among the best Schofield, The O’Malley XIV Dr. cient clan titles in Ireland. Grace they’ve hosted. Karen Wells, The O’Malley XXIII O’Malley was an Irish pirate who lived Nancy Laskowitz, The O’Malley 1503-1630, a contemporary of ElizaContact: Publicity Chair Roberta XXIV Pam Foreid, The O’Malleybeth I of England. Schofield Elect Kim Anderson, with enormous The krewe committee that comrs.artist@verizon.net, 813-837amount of work by committee mempleted the display, chaired by The 3473 bers Judy Ranney, Katie Wyatt,

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Shop Local Year Round! By Matt Selby

If you went out recently and supported a local business on “small business Saturday,” awesome! I hope you had a great

experience and I sincerely hope you continue to spend money locally as much as possible. So many of the great local businesses here in New Tampa deserve your support year round.

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Some people think shopping small ends up costing you more than a chain or big company but that’s not true. So many local business owners actually live in this community and are willing to make deals with their neighbors. Our main focus at Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles is to bring the

community something useful and informative while getting people excited about “buying local and shopping small!” When you shop small business you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food

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on the table. A “mom and pop” business understands their customers are their shareholders and it’s those customers they strive to make happy. In today’s rough economy, small local businesses are closing their doors on a daily basis, while many big corporate businesses still have the investors and financial backing to pull through. There is nothing wrong with national companies by any means, but by spending our money in locally owned businesses we can help our local economy to flourish instead of decline. When we spend money locally, we contribute to the wellbeing of the entire community. Local businesses build strong vibrant towns, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. Local ownership

ensures that important decisions are made by people who live within the community and thus, will feel the impact of each decision they make directly. Many local businesses recycle excess revenue by giving back to the community in which they live and work; enriching the area and creating an even better place to live and love. Locally owned and operated businesses also create jobs and sometimes pay even better than the “big guys.” Competition is not a bad thing. A marketplace of many small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and above all, low prices. For example, there are hundreds of restaurants within any given city, some of which operate right next to each other. This is necessary in a thriving economy. Can you imagine if there was only one type of each business in each

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town? It would be a monopoly and the price of a monopolized product would be astronomical! Entrepreneurship is what fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity and serves as a key means for families to move out of a

low paying job and into the middle and upper classes. By spending money locally, we are putting money directly back into the community; therefore supporting your family, your neighbors and your friends.

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South Tampa’s Dining “Selfies” Contest At Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles, we strive to keep our communities shopping local, allowing more of our dollars to stimulate the local economy. In an effort to promote the amazing restaurants in South Tampa, we have created a fun contest where the community can play and win! How To Play: Take a “Selfie” at your favorite local restaurants and/or a picture of your Food or Drinks the next time you are there. “Selfies” are not restricted to just one person and can include group photos. We encourage that you capture the restaurants’ logo somewhere in

the picture if possible, however, this is not a requirement. Then send your pictures to jared@nnlflorida.com along with the following Contest contact info: Your Name: First and Last: Name of others in photo: (first names are fine) Category: (Type of Restaurant) Businesses Name: (where photo was taken) Caption for Photo: (Optional)

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Dining Categories:

Rules:

Asian Restaurant BBQ Restaurant Breakfast/Brunch Restaurant Burger Joint Family Friendly Restaurant Greek Restaurant Happy Hour Ice Cream/Desert Happy Hour Italian Restaurant Indian Lunch Mexican Restaurant Pizza Joint Sandwhich/Sub Shop Seafood Restaurant Sports Bar Steakhouse Sushi Restaurant

-Each picture sent counts as 1 entry. -Enter as many times as you want! -Winners will be chosen randomly out of a hat, so the more times you enter the more chances you have to win.

Winnings: Grand Prize Winners: Get a $100 Visa Gift Card. Alternate Winners: Alternate winning entries chosen get their Selfies featured on the next issues’ contest page.

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Community Calendar & News Briefs Real Music Series Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns with live music spanning from the 1950s to today, including soul, blues, country, pop and rock ‘n roll. The Real Music Series kicks off on January 9 and runs through March 4. Concerts are held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Real Music Series is FREE with park admission. More Information Date(s): January 9, 2017 - March 4, 2017 Hours: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: 10165 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 https://seaworldparks.com/en/ buschgardens-tampa/events/realmusic-series/

Sweetwater Sunday Farmer's Market Every Sunday through May 21stClosed Christmas and Easter Sweetwater not only grows or-

ganic vegetables and herbs, we also host a community Farmer’s Market! “Support Local” – we are open to the public on Sundays from noon to 4pm during our harvest season (October 16 to May 21). Double your SNAP Dollars! At the Sweetwater Sunday Market $10 in SNAP dollars buys you up to $20 in Florida-grown Produce at the Sweetwater produce stand and other participating vendor booths where Florida-grown vegetables and fruits are sold. Leashed dogs welcomed. Come check out the farm, listen to great music, have a picnic lunch, shop for local produce and environmentally-friendly products, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy our orchard and gardens. Bring your friends and family! It’s a great way to support local businesses, local/organic agriculture, and our educational and community programs. Finally, we are happy to say that we are one of the best outdoor places to play. More Information Date(s): October 23, 2016 - May

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21, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 6942 W. Comanche Ave Tampa, FL 33634 http://sweetwaterorganic.org/sunday-market/

Tampa Indie Flea The Indie Flea is a curated event meant to showcase the amazing talent within our community. The Flea exists to promote local arts and culture and to engage and empower our community towards positive grassroots growth. At our Flea you will find makers showcasing the best of all things indie, located in the heart of the Tampa Bay Area. Our hand selected vendors feature products ranging from handmade jewelry, letterpress cards, screen printed t-shirts, vintage treasures, up-cycled home goods, dry succulent gardens, artisanal jams, non profit groups and lots of funky. Beyond vendors, you’ll find local food and drink, live music and good vibes.

Plus, it’s family and pet friendly! More Information Date(s): November 20, 2016 March 19, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 1617 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 http://theindieflea.com/

70th Annual Fiesta Day Join us February 25th, 11am – 6pm for Fiesta Day! La Setima (7th Avenue) will be closed to traffic and filled with music, food, fun, arts & crafts and entertainment for the entire family. This family-friendly, FREE “street festival” celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800’s as the cigar factories thrived. Fiesta Day attracts families and people of all ages. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Location: 1800 E 7th Ave Tampa, FL 33605 http://FiestaDay.org

Big Bay Beer Fest Tampa's newest beer festival dedicated to craft beers! The first ever Big Bay Beer Fest will take place Saturday, February 25th, 2017 from 2-5pm (early admission at 1pm) at Raymond James Stadium. This outdoor craft beer festival will feature sampling from over 40 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty food, a silent auction benefiting Healing Heroes, and the fun atmosphere of Raymond James. Visit our website for more details. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33607 http://bigbaybeerfest.com/

Color Fun Fest 5K Official Site: www.colorfunfest5k.com/tampa Prepare for some heart-pumping excitement when you join us for the Color Fun Fest 5K, a non profit day & night color run! Wear your whitest running clothes and get ready to be showered with over 10,000 pounds of color as you navigate the 1.6 mile course. You have the option of running the course once, twice, or even three times to show off your athletic prowess. Choose between the day or neon night time version, in which all color glows brightly under industrial strength blacklights! Kids 12 & Under run for free, so bring the whole crew!

Once you’ve completed the color run, stay and enjoy the carnival attractions and high energy EDM music that make this a true festival. We have fun for all ages, including jugglers, face painters, balloons, carnival games, LED hoopers, and our famous ‘Inflatable Village’. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 4201 N Dale Mabry highway Tampa, FL 33607 http://colorfunfest5k.com/tampa

TWENTY ØNE PILØTS – EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW with guest Jon Bellion Twenty One Pilots is a duo from Columbus, Ohio made up of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. They released two self-released albums, “Twenty One Pilots” in 2009 and “Regional at Best” in 2011 before signing with Fueled by Ramen in 2012. Twenty One Pilots – who only just returned home from show stopping performances at Lolla South America in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina – have received a number of major awards nominations in recent weeks, including four nods for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards: “Top Duo/Group,” “Top Rock Artist,” “Top Rock Album (for “BLURRYFACE”),” and “Top Rock Song” (for “Stressed Out”). More Information Date(s): February 28, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission: $35.75 - $45.75 Location: 401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602 http://sptimesforum.com

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