Trinity - Vol. 10, Issue 10, October 2014 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 10, Issue 10, October 2014

Your neighborhood. Your magazine. The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase, River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thousand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Scarves for Breast Cancer Patients at TFP......................3 Community Calendar............4-5 Taso Italiano......................10-11 PLP Group.........................14-15 Grout Tech.....................18-19 Wheely Good Time Fundraiser for Wheelchairs 4 Kids........22 Ed Morse Autoplaza.............26-27 The Law Office of Charles S. Philips...........................30-31 Best of Philly Steakhouse..34-35 6th Taste of Trinity...............38-39 Dining Contest.................42-43 Paw Wash Plus & Barktoberfest...............50-51 Colored Classifieds...............58

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Trinity Family Physician Honors All Breast Cancer Patients with Scarves In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October and to honor those currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Trinity Family Physicians will once again offer beautiful headscarves to breast cancer patients. This will be the third year that Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge have arranged this generous giveaway that is meant to give something beautiful to women who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer. You do not have to be a patient at Trinity Family Physicians to participate in the giveaway as it is for all breast cancer patients. Dr. Shirmohammad, known as “Dr. Shirmo” to his patients, says,

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Dr. Amir Shirmohammad & Dr. Stephanie Eldridge “Trinity Family Physicians is committed to our patients and the greater good of our community. We hope that we can raise awareness during breast cancer awareness month and help those in treatment.” Every weekday during October (*while supplies last), during the

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hours of 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m., Trinity Family Physicians invites all women who are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer to come to the office with a note from their physician to receive a beautiful headscarf (one scarf per person). Trinity Family Physicians is located at the corner of Duck Slough and Trinity Boulevards, 1817 Cypress Brook Dr., Suite 101, in Trinity. For more information, please call (727) 834–8377 or visit www.trinityfamilyphysicians.com.

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St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Fall Events! Oct. 13-31––Pumpkin Patch. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 12747 Interlaken Road in Trinity, invites you to their Pumpkin Patch, open weekdays from 4:30 until dark, Saturdays from 10 a.m–6 p.m. and on Sundays from 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Oct 18, 19––Rummage Sale & Bake Sale on Sat., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. & Sun., noon–2 p.m. Sat., Oct. 25, 6:30 PM––Trunk or Treat & Costume Contest Sat., Oct. 25, 7 PM & Sun., Oct. 26, 1:30 PM––Christian Concerts featuring Dc. Greg and the Gregorians and Lady at the Well Sat., Oct. 25, 10 AM–2 PM––Family Fun Day & Craft Fair: Games, local crafters, local businesses and food, petting zoo. Free Admission. For more information, please visit www.sptatrinity.com or call St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church office at 727-264-8968

NOPE Task Force Oct. 23, 7–8:30 PM––You are invited to the 2014 NOPE Candlelight Vigil at the Verizon Event Center located at 8718 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey. The 5th annual Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education Task Force candlelight vigil is to remember the hundreds who have died from substance related incidents in Pasco County and to show support for families and friends. This community event also recognizes the thousands in our community who are suffering from the disease of addiction. Photos of those lost to alcohol or drugs may be placed on the memorial wall on the night of the vigil. Speakers will discuss the various issues of substance abuse facing Pasco County and how you can get involved. For more information, email Heather.O’Dell@baycare.org or Liana.Dean@baycare.org.

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FUN Feeds Pasco Sat., Oct. 25, 4–7 PM––Fun Feeds Pasco is a FREE event and it is all about Family, Food, and Fun! Please bring non-perishable food, new toys, or monetary donations to the event for the METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES TENT near the southwest corner of SR 54 and Hwy 41 (Keystone Community Church). Then enjoy all the family fun with Trunk or Treat, live music, and make a scarecrow to take home for Halloween. Hotdogs, chips and drinks will be free to those who bring a bag of food to feed the less fortunate. Enjoy the holiday weather at this free family festival, located in Lutz, near Land O’ Lakes, in the Tampa Bay area. Help feed those in need and have fun doing it! Legends on the Road-A Tribute to Johnny Cash Show Sat., Oct. 25, 4 PM––VFW Post, 4619 Bartelt Rd. in Holiday presents: Legends on the Road. Tickets––$10. For tickets, reservations and information, call Joann @ 727-452-0906. For more information about our VFW Post, visit www.vfw10167.com or contact the post at 727-938-5977.

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Join a Lively Walk with the Spirits of Historic Cycadia Cemetery in Tarpon Springs Oct. 25, 10 AM – 1 PM––Colorful local historical figures, including families who were the foundation of the sponge industry, and a re-enactment of a Civil War picket line and encampment will come to life during the “Spirits of Cycadia,” a walking tour in one of Pinellas County’s oldest cemeteries. The Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society is hosting this free, annual event from 10 AM – 1 PM at 1005 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, one block east of Hwy 19 N. “Cycadia is filled with interesting monuments, gravestones and stories of the stalwart pioneers, Greek immigrants and dedicated citizens who left their mark on the community,” said Dennis Garvey, a member of the society and organizer of the event. “This town has extraordinary history and this is one of our favorite ways of sharing The characters and tour include: Anson P. K. Safford: once a territorial governor of Arizona, he became a land agent for Hamilton Disston and an early developer of Tarpon Springs. Dr. Mary Jane Safford, his sister and a Civil War battlefield nurse, is buried be-

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side him. Soledad Bonillas Safford: an active leader of the Community and organizer of the Women’s Town Improvement Society. She married twice after Anson Safford died. Capt. Samuel E. Hope: one of Florida’s bravest heroes of the Confederacy. After the Civil War, he became a member of the Florida legislature and represented Hernando County six times in Tallahassee. A surveyor by trade, he settled along Anclote River. Rube Jones: the marshal in Tarpon Springs until 1920 who was the law… harsh, arbitrary and unquestioned. He wore a pure gold badge and had both friends and enemies. He met his demise by being gunned down; his killers were never arrested. The family of Nicholas George Arfaras: a leader in the sponge industry with one of the largest sponge packing houses in the world. The family of Phillip Fatolitis: a sponge diving pioneer who witnessed many changes in the industry. The Union and Confederate Veterans buried in the cemetery. For more information, please contact the Tarpon Springs Area Historical Society at 727-943-4624.

Trinity Marketplace Sat., Nov. 1, 10 AM–2 PM–– Small and local businesses are gathering together for the Trinity Marketplace to showcase and sell their products at the Trinity Meeting Center, located at 7813 Mitchell Boulevard, #106 in the Trinity Commons Plaza in New Port Richey, Florida. Please stop in to see the great offerings from local business like Time for Wine, as well as Scentsy, Origami Owl, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, Young Living Oils, Goldenrod Apiaries and more. There will be drawings for great items from these fabulous companies. “We have a wonderful variety of products and services for our community, with the holidays just around the corner,” says Joanne Krapf, the owner of the Trinity Meeting Center asks, “It is a excellent opportuity to support our local business neighbors.” This event is free and open to the public. For directions or additional information, please email us at events@TrinityMeetingCenter.com or call 727.375.9700.

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Awareness Open House for Military Members and Families Sat., Nov. 1, 10 AM – 3 PM–– The American Legion Family of Post 147, located on Gunn Highway, 1/4 mile south of Van Dyke, is holding an Awareness Open House for the Military and their families. This will be a “One Stop Shop’ opportunity for information about the American Legion (Legion, Auxiliary, Riders and Sons), Jobs, Benefits, Medical, Counseling and more. Burger, hot dogs and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided at no cost. Activities will be available

for children 12 and under. You must bring DD-214 OR ID showing your Military status to attend. All Military and their families are welcome. A discounted American Legion Membership is available to all at this event on November 1. Family & Friends Support Group Meetings The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings each month, one for *family and friends of those with See “Calendar” on page 23

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Taso Italiano Offers “All The Best” Authentic Italian with an International Flair! By Julie Kanehl Taso Italiano is one of those rare restaurants where every inch of the place is passion-infused, prepared with care, and plated to perfection. Classy, upscale (yet affordable), Taso Italiano is a destination spot for regulars who come from as far as Clearwater, Land O’Lakes and Tampa for their expertly prepared dishes. Located at 4016 Little Road in Trinity, many of the authentic dishes have been passed down through Taso’s family, and when you taste them you know that they’ve been created with a tenderness that you just won’t find at a chain restaurant. Owner and Chef Taso Stassi is the real deal. Authentic and passionate about his restaurant, he and his staff greet you like family when you walk in the door with a sincere welcome and an eagerness to please. Customers are instantly transported by the upscale Italian décor designed to make you feel that you’re dining in a small Italian village, complete with the faded brick façades and the hanging lights that are twinkling from above. The pictures, photographs and pots and pans on the wall are Taso’s own family heirlooms, and were in fact, part of his father’s restaurant from Long Island, where only the best-of-the-best dined at the time. That restaurant, L’epicure, is where Taso took his first steps, being born into the kitchen and learned from some of the best French chefs in the country. Today, Taso takes his knowledge of the craft, his impeccable timing, the best quality ingredients and freshest foods (many of which are from local farms and fisherman), and combines

that with some of his own family’s recipes! And, wham, you’ve got “All the Best,” which just happens to be the catch phrase on the menu! Let me rephrase that, and explain: There are four menus, an Early Bird, a Dinner menu, a Catering menu, and a separate and altogether equal Pizza menu that includes Stromboli and Calzones! Each of the menus are jam-packed with tasty dishes that make it hard to choose, which is why so many people come back on such a regular basis. Michael, the owner of Leo’s Barber Shop nearby, comes in all the time. He says, “My favorite is the Chicken Francese and the Spinach & Artichoke Rangoon!” But, ask around, and you’ll find that everyone has a different “favorite,” from the Grandma Pie to the Rack of Lamb. “All the Best” from the Land, the Sea & the Sky! Taso humbly explains that his success is only because of the passionate and caring staff behind him, which consists of his better half Sabrina, kitchen manager Keith Komarek, sous chef Jim Ketzner, pizza chef “Patrick-The-Pizza-Guy,” front of the house manager Jen and all of their great servers. Taso has created a restaurant experience that has people just raving about the place. Add the full liquor bar and the live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and this place is really cooking. Kathy and Paul Bullara of Land O’Lakes proudly call themselves regulars. Kathy said, “We love how Taso always comes around and announces, ‘We’ve got the best food from the land, the sea and the sky!’ That’s be-

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Diners love the personal attention that Taso Stassi and his amazing team provide to make sure every experience at Taso Italiano is magnificent! cause he had quail on the menu today!” She added, “You’ve got to try the Fish in Filo, it’s my favorite! One time I came and they were out of it, so now I call ahead to make sure they save me some!” The Fish in Filo is Taso’s father’s creation, and one that really goes fast. Similar to a Greek Spanakopita, but with fresh fish from the Gulf, the dish is heavenly. Paul said, “The food is phenomenal. We love the service and the attention, and Taso comes out to talk to you! It’s great!” He adds, “Oh and you’ve gotta get the white pizza!” Kathy also said, “We have brought at least ten couples to this restaurant because we like it so much, and on top of that we have Taso cater our Christmas Eve dinner for my husband’s Italian family!” You can’t quite get a better recommendation than that! When you have a calling to be a restaurant owner, like Taso does, it’s

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not surprising that every little detail is important! It’s more than a business, it’s more than a restaurant, it’s a lifestyle for Taso and his staff! So, with that in mind, Taso spends a lot of time seeking out quality ingredients to put in his food. Taso’s passion for fishing and hunting is why he has so many local fishermen for friends, who provide him their daily catch. He visits the local fruit and veggie stands, and lives on a small farm himself. It’s this commitment to fresh, quality ingredients that helps make the food so delicious. Add his many years of experience, and the food just melts in your mouth. Taso extends his high standards to his kitchen, and having seen his kitchen on a busy Friday night, his expectations on how a restaurant should be kept is perfection. Let me tell you, it’s not every restaurant owner that knows his kitchen is spot-on at every given moment.

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Five Families All the Best from the land, the sea and the sky is a common theme at Taso Italiano, and that’s because you can have your favorite foods prepared a myriad of ways, so if you like having chicken or veal prepared more than a half a dozen ways, and don’t want to travel to Tampa to get a beautiful steak, you may have found your new favorite spot! Taso says, “We only use Upper 2/3 Black Angus Chairman’s Reserve and that is why we have so many people who come here for the steak!” And don’t forget about the Rigatoni Bolognese, the Lasagna and the Italian Sausage. Recently, Taso Italiano was a vendor at The Taste of Trinity, and the line for Taso’s food wrapped around the courtyard at Seven Springs Middle School! Worth the wait, though, let me tell you, the sauce, the meatballs, their food was the talk of the event! Let Taso Do the Cooking This Holiday Season! Taso Italiano is the perfect place to have a party, whether it’s a small dinner with your family to celebrate a birthday, or a 20-topper, Taso has got you covered! Just make a reservation! If you’re in need of something

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larger for a holiday party or a reception, Taso Italiano has an amazing dining room that can be converted into separate private spaces for parties of 40 up to 100 people! What’s more, Taso has partnered with the Verizon Event Center just a mile or so away to cater events there, which can accommodate up to 600 people! So, if you’re in charge of creating that special holiday event for your family or for your company, Taso Italiano is an excellent choice! Taso will personally sit down with you and help you plan your event with a private tasting. Also, if you’re looking to host an event in your home, but want to leave the cooking to Taso (just like Kathy does on Christmas Eve), you can! Additionally, if you’d like to have or host an event or meeting at Taso Italiano during the day, Taso will be happy to open the restaurant to your private party. Taso Italiano is located at 4016 Little Road in Trinity, and is open for dinner Sun. – Thurs., 4 – 9 p.m., and 4 –10 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. To call ahead, order carryout or to make a reservation, call 727807-7900. For more information or to see their menu, visit www.tasoitaliano.com.

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PLP Group – Quality Craftsmanship for Ultimate Curb Appeal By Katie Tomas A beautiful home is never complete without the finishing touches of landscaping, hardscaping and decorative designs. PLP Group, Inc., based out of Pasco County, provides the best in landscape design services to residential and commercial properties throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough and Hernando Counties. With the help of PLP, your home or business will transform into a beautiful, lush oasis. From cascading water features, stately pavers, and even landscape lighting, PLP has the tools and experience to turn your place into your paradise. Jason Shedden, owner of PLP Group, works diligently along with his fiancé Pamela Husty, to provide the best landscaping design services to each customer. With more than 20 years of experience in landscaping services, Jason has the knowledge and the talent to make your home the envy of the neighborhood. Since the age of 18, Jason has been learning the ins and outs of the landscaping business and decided to branch out to fulfill his per-

sonal dream of owning and operating his own local business. Jason opened PLP Group in 2009 and has been proving that his quality craftsmanship in landscape and hardscape design is one-of-a-kind. The Davis Family in Dunedin says, “Jason installed a retaining sitting wall and patio in our backyard area using the Mega Arbel products. It came out beautiful. Jason was great to work with. It is nice to see a strong work ethic and business manners in a young man.” Jason leads his hardworking crew, overseeing every job from start to finish. PLP Group is a drug free workplace, covered by workman’s compensation, and also accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Jason says, “I enjoy the work I do for people. Hearing them talk about how much they enjoy the finished product is always worth the work. Pamela is the heart of PLP’s operations; she is on top of new designs and trends, as well as competitive prices in the area. My team, Pamela, and our loyal customers make the hard work of landscaping a smooth-running opera-

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tion that we and our clients can all enjoy.” Pavers, Waterscapes and Landscape Perfection with PLP Group, Inc. PLP Group, Inc. is committed to providing outstanding craftsmanship with high quality materials at affordable prices. Their services include: paver installation and repair, sealing, retaining walls, fire pits, water features, sod and stone installation, drainage systems, hardscaping, landscape lighting, and complete landscape designs. Jason and his team work to accommodate your design ideas and bring their own to the table, as well. PLP Group offers free design consultations, so you know the layout before the work even begins. Daria from Holiday says, “PLP

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Group did an incredible job creating a koi pond with a cascading waterfall in my backyard. It’s so beautiful that I prefer to spend more time relaxing out-

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your home and business has never looked better than with the help of PLP Group.

side over watching TV indoors any day! The only thing I regret, is not giving them a call sooner!” Jason is proud to be the only certified Paver Loc Dry Mix installer in four counties. His excitement for the product, and his belief in it for being the newest solution for paving, will have you ready to start your paver project immediately. Paver Loc is a cost-efficient concrete solution that is specifically made for one-inch paver installations over existing concrete surfaces. From concrete driveways to pool decks and patios, Paver Loc is a simple solution that adds instant curb appeal. Jason went to Vero Beach for hands-on training and certification a few months ago. He says, “They have been using this paver system in Vero for over seven

years and it is an innovative and cost-efficient choice for concrete. I am really excited to introduce the product to the area and help people find a better solution for covering up concrete cracks, stains and damage to make their homes more visually appealing.” Jonathan from New Port Richey says, “Jason, the owner of PLP Group, is one very ‘on the ball’ person. He always works with the crew so everything is done perfect the first time. I had time worn pavers installed and increased the driveway by six feet on each side. He also took care of the irrigation system with relocating the nozzles and built a 4-ft.-by-4-ft. installation to hide the garbage can from view. I rate PLP Group ten stars!” To receive the best in landscape

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design, hardscaping and water or fire features, PLP Group is the team you want on your side! From paver perfection to a full landscape makeover,

PLP Group serves customers in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Hernando Counties. For more information, visit online at www. landscapedesignnewportrichey.com and check out their Facebook page at: PLP Group – Landscaping. To schedule your free design consultation, please call Jason Shedden at PLP Group, (727) 326-4368.

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Save Time and Money with Grout Tech By Kim Thomas Before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling and re-tiling your bathroom or kitchen be sure to call Grout Tech for a FREE estimate on cleaning or repairing old dingy tile and grout. Grout Tech can breathe new life into your existing tile work, making everything shine like new at a fraction of the cost. Grout Tech is a family owned business serving Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. With over ten years of experience in the industry, Grout Tech specializes in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, recoloring grout, re-caulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles. Grout Tech will renew existing grout and tile to its original beauty by cleaning and maintaining the tile and grout lines. John Cole and his wife were ready to re-tile their entire bathroom before calling BJ at Grout Tech. “Our bathroom tile was over 40 years old it was looking grungy and very dull. We called Grout Tech and we are extremely pleased with our results!

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With the help of Grout Tech, even the dirtiest and oldest of floors can be restored and renewed to their original beauty and splendor. We saved so much money by having the grout in our shower resurfaced and the tile cleaned and it looks brand new,” John shares. BJ is happy to set your appointment, come out and give you a free estimate. She stresses, “It is important for me to be respectful of our customers’ time so I will always arrive at the time we set.” In addition to always arriving in a timely manner, BJ says that they can keep their prices low because they are a family owned business and not a franchise. She explains, “What many people don’t understand is that franchises are often forced to charge more for their services because they have to maintain their franchise fees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not

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only does Grout Tech keep its rates competitive, but the company will also honor any other quote as long as it is in writing. Because grout is a porous material, trying to remove stains is seemingly impossible. BJ explains, “Color sealing grout lines is one of the many services we offer and it is definitely the most effective way to create a perfect, new look.” Using a step-by-step process, Grout Tech begins by using a cleansing product to remove all bacteria and surface dirt with special machinery. They will then apply a color seal (of your choice). Once the sealer is applied the grout lines will be permanently protected from any stains.

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The color seal also guarantees against cracking, chipping and peeling. Additionally, they will also cosmetically fix or replace chipped or cracked tiles, making your bathroom or kitchen tile like new again. Carla Bartow, a satisfied customer, shares her experience, “When BJ came out to give us a quote, she looked at the job and I could tell immediately that she knew what she was talking about. We had our family room, kitchen and dining room re-grouted. They also re-grouted the tub, shower and base of our toilet in our bathroom. They were fantastic! Not only were they professional and reliable but they also completed the job much faster than we had anticipated.”

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Excellent Service Leads to Referrals Throughout the years, Grout Tech has grown through its many referrals from happy customers. People really appreciate that Grout Tech saves them time and money, but it is the excellent service provided that has really helped this business grow. Doris Strathearn, another Grout Tech success story, said that before calling Grout Tech her bathroom and guest bathroom shower and floor grout had deteriorated over time and the tiles were dull and stained. “The

tile was in good condition but it was stained so we had Grout Tech come out and clean them and they turned out very well.” They were so pleased that they have already referred Grout Tech to neighbors in their community. Grout Tech can also remove and re-caulk around sinks, baseboards, tubs and showers serving to clean up old moldy areas and keep your dry wall free from water damage. From old to new in just one day! To find out more about Grout Tech’s services or for a free estimate call BJ at 727-768-6828.

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1710 htd sq ft - This townhome shows like a model! from the quaint courtyard to the superb view of the pond & Golf course you won't be disappointed. Foyer w/crown molding & tile flooring which flows into the dining room & the kitchen which has white cabinets w/raised panel doors & glass doors to display your pieces, pullout shelves, corian counters w/breakfast bar. Living room w/crown molding, gas fireplace w/wood mantle & designer style laminate flooring. The master is on the first floor w/custom valances & a pocket door leads you to the master bath w/dual sinks w/corian counters & white vanity & new walk in shower w/frameless shower door, linen closet & walk in closet. 1/2 bath is just off the foyer for your guests. Upstairs there are two generous sized bedrooms w/guest bath w/shower & tub. This home has many new features including new roof w/solar fan, designer lighting & fans plus much more! $234,900

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“Calendar” Continued from page 5 mental illness, and one for ** those living with mental illness. This includes all brain disorders, including, but not limited to OCD, depression, bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities, etc. ***NAMI Pasco Educational Series featuring speakers from professional services, law enforcement, medical field and educators on a wide range of topics to promote better understanding of services, challenges, and resolutions. Information: 727-992-9653 or www.namipasco.org. *FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT MEETINGS 2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly, 7:30–9 PM––Medical Center of Trinity West Campus, Second and Fourth Monday of each month in Conference Room C, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey 1st & 3rd Thursday, Monthly, 6:30–8 PM––Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, Shoreline Café Meeting Room, 14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson 1st & 3rd Tuesday, Monthly, 7–8:30 PM––NAMI Pasco Office (in Jallo Plaza), 6480 Land O’ Lakes

UTE TO PATSY CLINE. Reserved Seating. Tickets: $15. Call: 727-9373897 or 727-937-9030 to purchase tickets and choose entrée! All are welcome.

Boulevard, Land O’Lakes. Additional Information: NAMI 727-992-9653 **NAMI CONNECTIONS Recovery support group for those living with mental illness. Further information: 727-992-9653 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Monthly, 7–8:30 PM––NAMI Pasco Office (in Jallo Plaza), 6480 Land O’ Lakes Boulevard, Land O’Lakes Every Wednesday, 7–8:30 PM––at Medical Center of Trinity West Pasco Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway, New Port Richey, Conference Room C

The Elfers Centennial Garden Club Meeting 1st Monday Monthly, 7 PM––at the Colonial Hills Civic Hall, 3852 Prime Place, New Port Richey

Dinner/Dance at Elks Lodge Nov. 15, 6 PM––New Port Richey Elks Lodge 2284, 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey. Entertainment provided by Through the Years, a dynamic duo starring Barbara VanEycken and Billy E. Music spanning the decades from the 40s to the 70s. Tickets $15. Call 727-846-8012 or 727-849-5192. Reserved seating. The public is welcome! Dinner & Show Moose Lodge 1429 Nov. 16, Dinner 4-6 PM, Show Time 6 PM––MOOSE LODGE 1429, Abacus Rd, Holiday presents A TRIB-

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Suncoast Women in Networking Meeting Tues., Oct. 21, 11:30 AM–1PM–– Lunch meeting at the Royal Super Buffet (9550-1 US Hwy 19 N) located in Port Richey. The special rate for Suncoast WIN members and guests is $9 per person and includes the buffet, beverage, tax and tip. October’s guest speaker is Jean Hink of the Pasco County Extension Office. She will be speaking on the opportunities in the County Extension Department which include many programs for the public such as teaching opportunities in horsemanship, beekeeping, 4-H, gardening, and more. Ms. Hink will talk about the need for volunteers and resources available for the public. Suncoast WIN is a group of professional businesswomen who meet for

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lunch on the third Tuesday of each month. Membership is $5 per year. For information about the Suncoast Women in Networking group, contact President Linda McFarland at (727) 863-6151. Magnolia Estates Community Yard Sale Nov. 8, 8 AM–2PM––Mountain Ash Way (off Perrine Ranch Rd) in New Port Richey Bishop Larkin Catholic School Open House Nov. 6, 10 AM, 1 PM and 6 PM–– Join us for one of our three sessions to learn more about our preschool through 8th grade classes. Bishop Larkin is located at 8408 Monarch Dr., Port Richey. Call 727-862-6981 for information. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Events St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, located one block east of U.S. 19 off Gulf Drive at 5326 Charles Street, New Port Richey, invites you to join us for Holy Eucharist each Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. for Mass, music and Sunday School. Church Thrift Shop––Mon.–

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Fri., 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Half-price sale during first full week of each month. Call 727-846-1378 for information. 2nd Monday monthly, 10:30 Cards, Lunch noon––Card party and salad luncheon. Call Esther Harris (816-3930) – $6 per person. “Angels Left Behind”––2nd Sat. monthly, 4:30 PM––Widows and widowers of the church get together for dinner. Call Doris Jenkins – 727937-0039 for information. Halloween Trunk or Treat–– Sat., Oct. 25, 5–8:30 PM––bouncy house, games, prizes, food and more! Call the church at 727-849-4330 for information. Annual Church Bazaar & Junk in the Trunk Sale––Fri. & Sat., Nov. 21 & 22, 9 AM–2PM––Inside: rent tables for $15 a day, there is a bake sale, food, basket raffle, and much more. Outside: Junk-in-the-

Trunk for $10 per day. For more information, visit online, www.ststephen-episcopal.com, email ssec1@verizon.net, or call the church office, 727-849-4330. Jewish Community Center Events Nov. 11, 1 PM–– Coast2Coast Entertainment Inc. will present a showcase of 12 national acts. Live bands, comics and great singers. Refreshments will be sold. Tickets are $12. For tickets and information call 727-207-8496 Sun., Nov. 16, Dinner 4 PM & Show 5 PM––A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra & The Beatles. Show only $12, dinner and show is $25. The Jewish Community Center is located at 9841 Scenic Drive, Port Richey. For tickets and Information call 727-207-8496

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Company Sponsors Needed! MUSIC FOR MUTTS Nov. 30, 6 p.m.–10 p.m.––Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL FEATURING: Two Amazing Bands! THE BLACK HONKEYS play from 6-8 p.m. & STORMBRINGER from 8-10 p.m. COMPANY SPONSORS NEEDED: $500 sponsorship includes: • Company Banner at Event • Cmpany Logo on all Advertising Materials

• 10 Event Tickets • Access to VIP Suite For more information on sponsorship, please call 727-412-0558 or 239-851-1468, or email: director@canineestates.com Advance tickets are $10 General Admission (coming soon to www.ticketfly.com). Tickets at the door are $15 General Admission). Proceeds benefit Canine Estates, Inc., a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) adoption and sanctuary facility for small dogs.

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Drive for Hope, Drive for Fun & Drive the Car You Love at Ed Morse Autoplaza in Port Richey! By Julie Kanehl The Ed Morse Autoplaza located at 10133 US Highway 19 in Port Richey, just north of Gulf View Square Mall, showcases Buick, GMC and Mazda vehicles, and is part of the larger Ed Morse Automotive Group. The Ed Morse Automotive Group is a family-owned-and-operated car dealership with a focus on customer satisfaction that has set them apart for nearly 70 years. Today, the Ed Morse Automotive Group has dealerships all over Florida. Customer focused and community oriented, The Ed Morse Buick, GMC, Mazda Autoplaza in Port Richey has changed the way people view the car-buying experience by infusing one-on-one personal attention, by offering an inventory that suits every budget, and by offering competitive prices. General Sales Manager Mike Hennagir says, “For me, it all comes back to being a family owned company. We still report to Ted Morse, the

son of Ed Morse. What’s more, I live here, I eat here and my children go to school here. We treat our customers like family because I know that, without a doubt, I will run into our customers when I’m out with my family. For that reason, we do it right and we treat our customers like family.” Fall is the Best Time to Buy! Fall is an incredible time to buy a car because there are some amazing deals out there! All three major brands, Buick, GMC and Mazda are having their year-end clearance event! That means they’ve received their 2015 inventory, and have to make room on the lot for more, so they definitely want to move those brand new 2014 vehicles from their lot to your garage! Mike says, “Right now, you can save $10,000 on brand new GMC Sierra Trucks, buy the economical Mazda 2, brand new, for as little as $12,999, and save $7,000 on select 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Enclave ve-

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hicles. That’s a lot of money to save!” By the way, all of these have great gas mileage for even more savings! Of course, you can also save big on the 2015 models, because while other dealerships are just getting their 2015 inventory in, Ed Morse Buick, GMC, Mazda has already started to discount them! Mike adds, “We are already offering great deals on the 2015 models,

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including the all new GMC Yukon.” He adds, “We have the Bay Area’s best selection of the Buick Encore, and so much more.” Whether you’re in the market for a luxury sedan like the Buick Lacrosse, a reliable family sport utility like the GMC Acadia, or want to turn heads with the hot little Mazda MX-5, the Ed Morse Autoplaza has you covered. The Ed Morse Autoplaza offers

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General Sales Manager Mike Hennagir and General Manager Kenny Kaplan invite you to test drive a new car! Through Ed Morse’s Drive for Hope campaign, a donation will be made to My Hope Chest for every car sold in October.

everything from roadsters and hatchbacks to full size vans, trucks and every kind of car in between. As far as work trucks, Ed Morse has you covered. Nobody knows trucks like the Ed Morse truck team. The advantage is the Ed Morse commitment and all around appreciation for their customers. As a result, Ed Morse Autoplaza is proud to have earned the trust and respect of their local clientele. Elaine drives the Buick Lacrosse and says, “I’ve had this car since 2008 and it drives like a dream. I would

never get another car!” When choosing to buy a car, buy a car from people who are dedicated to making your car-buying experience a positive, stress-free one! Like the people of Ed Morse Autoplaza, where this dedication extends to the service department, which proudly employs the most educated technicians who have access to the latest technology. Everyone in the service department knows that your time is valuable, and they do their best to work with you as a team to get your car in and out of

service in a timely manner! If you don’t have a Buick, GMC or Mazda vehicle, you can still have your car serviced at the Ed Morse Autoplaza! They have access to the same technological updates and parts that another service department would have, but with the Ed Morse approach. They’re affordable, too! Customer David Miller said, “I called for an available day and time for my first scheduled maintenance. I received an appointment that was two hours after my call. After dropping off my car, I was out of there in about 45 minutes. Plus, I was able to sit comfortably in the lobby using the free WiFi, Great service and friendly people!” Don’t forget Ed Morse also offers complimentary popcorn, freshly baked cookies and donuts, and fresh brewed coffee and cappuccino anytime. Drive for Hope! Ed Morse Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer! Drive for Hope is Ed Morse Automotive Group’s way of supporting the fight against breast cancer. Last year, Ed Morse Cadillac in Tampa raised more than $10,000 for the organization My Hope Chest, right here

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in Tampa. Founded by Las Vegas showgirl, Alisa Savoretti, in the fall of 2003 following a mastectomy, My Hope Chest seeks to help women get the reconstruction surgery that they need to feel mentally, emotionally, and of course physically complete. Savoretti was shocked at the cost of cancer treatments and was disappointed to see that treatments for uninsured or underinsured women did not cover the reconstruction. Savoretti had to wait nearly three years to acquire her own reconstruction, and she is spreading awareness into ACTION as to how reconstruction after cancer is different from elective plastic surgery, and important to the healing process. This year, the entire West Coast operation of the Ed Morse Automotive Group consisting of Mazda, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Fiat and preowned vehicles are committed to donating to My Hope Chest. Through their Drive for Hope campaign, they will donate to My Hope Chest with every car sold during the month of October. Whatever your automotive needs, the Ed Morse Buick, GMC, Mazda Autoplaza in Port Richey is ready to assist you. So, whether you’re looking to drive for fun, drive a car you love, or Drive for Hope, Ed Morse makes buying a car a fantastic experience. The Ed Morse Autoplaza offers Buick, GMC and Mazda vehicles and is located at 10133 US Hwy 19 in Port Richey. Sales hours are Mon. – Fri. from 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m., 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. on Sat., and on Sun., 12–5 p.m. For information on purchasing or leasing a vehicle, please call 1-888-852-6527. To schedule a service appointment for any make and model car, call 877-212-7386. Visit them online at www.edmorseautoplazabuick.com and you can even view the inventory.

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The Law Office of Charles S. Philips Brings You Information About Florida No Fault Changes and Bodily Injury Coverage By Katie Thomas Attorney Charles Philips provides knowledgeable and personalized representation to the Tampa Bay Area community in personal injury matters. His practice is dedicated to victim representation for insurance coverage and Personal Injury Law. Attorney Philips dedicates his practice to helping those in need of representation and he always takes the extra step in educating his clients. Chuck Philips understands that after an automobile injury the last thing people want to do is stress over paying fines to the insurance company or hospital, while trying to heal physically and sometimes emotionally. Chuck Philips thoroughly evaluates each individual case to give his clients a realistic view, and he uses his years of experience and knowledge to have their case run as smoothly, with the best possible outcome. When you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, Attorney Chuck Philips has the

knowledge, skill and courtroom experience to help you recover financial compensation for your injury, including lost work time, pain and suffering, medical bills, and more. With more than 20 years’ experience in Pasco and Pinellas Counties, Attorney Philips understands the ins and outs of Florida traffic laws and insurance claims. He served as a former Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County for five years and served in Traffic and Misdemeanor Divisions as Lead Trial Attorney. He also served as Felony Division Assistant for 2 1/2 years. Attorney Philips has experience the experience you want and need when dealing with personal injury cases. He has been an Insurance Defense Attorney, which gives him an insider’s knowledge of the insurance companies, giving Attorney Philips a unique perspective that he uses to his clients’ advantage now that his practice focuses on victim representation. With Chuck Philips, you get a wellrounded attorney who understands

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both sides of the coin - from insurance defense to victim representation. Attorney Philips spends a lot of his time educating his clients and feels that more people need to understand what the changes made to the Florida No Fault Law in 2013 mean for Florida’s drivers. What You Should Know About Florida No Fault The no-fault concept was developed in the 70s and has recently undergone some changes. Florida No Fault requires each individual to selfinsure for auto accident related injuries, lost wages and medical bills. In order to cover ourselves we must purchase Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Medical Payments (MP) as a part of our insurance package. Chuck Philips says, “We are constantly asked by clients why their insurance company has to pay for their medical expenses, when the other party was clearly at fault. The answer is simple. Florida law requires it to be done that way. Thus,

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Attorney Chuck Philips carrying adequate PIP and MP coverage is clearly in your best interest.” The new changes to PIP coverage state that you must seek medical treatment within 14 days of your auto accident. Your choice of which doctor you see is not limited, as with an HMO, but you must inform your doctor that you are seeking medical attention for an auto accident and provide them with your PIP information. Chuck gave me a full synopsis of his personal understanding when it comes to the changes in the Florida

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No Fault laws. He advises following these steps for your protection when it comes to your PIP coverage: • You must receive initial care within 14 days from one of these: EMT or paramedic, physician (MD or DO), dentist, chiropractor, hospital or hospital-owned clinic. • Follow-up care must be on a referral from that initial provider, referring to a physician (MD or DO), chiropractor, dentist, certain nurse practitioners, physical therapist, hospital, hospital owned clinic, or surgery center. PIP reimbursement is limited to $2,500 unless there is a finding that you have an “emergency medical condition” which is very specifically defined and must be made by a physician (MD or DO), dentist, physician’s assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (ARNP). Follow up care will be reimbursed, up to $10,000, but only if the finding of “emergency medical condition” is made. PIP no longer pays for massage therapy or acupuncture. If you only see a chiropractor, reimbursement is limited to $2,500. If PIP benefits do not apply be-

cause you didn't get treatment within 14 days, or they apply but were exhausted, your health insurance/Medicare may be used. As for lost wage coverage, your PIP will pay you 60% of your average weekly wage and the other 40% becomes part of your damage claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company, if you decide to proceed with trial. Chuck says, “If you decide to settle, you may obtain treatment under your PIP or health insurance plan/Medicare after your case is settled. Your right to continued treatment under PIP would be limited by the amount of benefits you choose (generally $10,000), and could be terminated following an Independent Medical Examination (IME). However, barring an IME termination, you may treat under your PIP so long as you need treatment or until benefits are exhausted. That is why monitoring your expenses is important so that your benefits are not used unwisely and prematurely.” Motorcyclists are not covered under Florida No Fault, so they are excluded from the requirement of carrying PIP. Charles suggests that all motorcyclists carry PIP and Bodily In-

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jury Liability coverage in order to protect themselves in an auto accident claim because they cannot count on the at-fault party to have Bodily Injury Liability as part of their insurance. When a motorcyclist has no Bodily Injury Coverage they are left with high medical bills that aren’t covered and can even lose their license. The Necessary Experience to Educate the Community The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is part of the Better Business Bureau and has been assisting injured victims due to the negligence or reck-

lessness of others since 2002. In order to provide maximum personalized customer service, he limits the number of cases he takes on, which allows him to commit the maximum amount of time necessary to each client’s case. The Law Office of Charles S. Philips is located at 9400 River Crossing Blvd., Suite 103 in New Port Richey. Satellite offices are located in Citrus, Hernando, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. For more information, please call toll free (800) 844-8652 or (727) 4942008. Visit www.chuckphilips.com to see a full list of services.

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Football Season is Here and Every Order at Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is a TOUCHDOWN! By Katie Thomas Fall is here and that means football! It’s time to cheer on your favorite team and chow down on your favorite game day food! You might already know that Best of Philly Cheesesteak House has your favorite cheesteaks and subs ready year-round, but right now there are some great Fall football specials for your game day events! Best of Philly Cheesesteak House has even expanded their Sunday hours during football season and now is open from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, just to accommodate your favorite game day flavors! And, best of all, Best of Philly is now delivering to East Lake! So call and see if you are in the delivery area, and your cheesesteaks will come right to your door! There is something absolutely unbeatable about crispy wings, delicious hot subs and appetizer platters that come in heaping portions big enough to feed you and your game day team! The Best of Philly has it all -

from perfectly sizzled cheesesteaks with gooey melted cheese, and 6-inch or 12-inch sub specials to hot crispy wings and hand-cut fries. Your game day isn’t complete without the best food from the Best of Philly Cheesesteak House! Fresh from Philly! The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is located in the Woodgate Plaza, right on Seven Springs Boulevard and is owned by Mike and Debbie Natoli. Mike and Debbie have been a part of the community for a long time and truly enjoy providing great food and great service to their neighbors. Mike takes his cooking skills very seriously. He strives to bring original flavor and flair to his restaurant and even visits the best of the best cheesesteak shops in Philly every year, just to make sure his own creations are touchdown-worthy! Mike uses the best ingredients for his cheesesteaks, straight from Philly. He only uses soft, delicious Amaroso

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rolls and any Philly cheesesteak lover knows that the roll is just as important as the filling. While talking with Mike, I found out that the original Philly cheesesteak, as served in Philly, is either with or without onions. I have always eaten my Philly cheesesteaks with mushrooms, peppers and onions. You just can’t beat Best of Philly Cheesesteak House for Mike says this is the delicious, filling cheesesteaks, subs, wings & more! Florida-style cheesesFlorida. If you’re from Philly, trust me teak, so I guess it makes sense that it’s when I say the BEST! cheesesteak... this Florida girl’s favorite! just like home.” Customers rave that Best of Philly Cheesesteak House offers three kinds of cheese - most cus- Mike’s Philly cheesesteaks are comparable to, or even better than, the origitomers prefer white American, but provolone is available and even Cheese nal cheesesteak shops back in Philadelphia. He says, “The biggest Whiz for those South Philadelphians! compliment of all is when people get Customer Mireya Cortez says, “I’m from Tampa and I love, love this off the plane from Philadelphia and come straight here for our food.” cheesesteak spot. The best in all of

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Much More Than Cheesesteaks! So Best of Philly Cheesesteak House serves up the best cheesesteaks in the area, but they also serve up some of the best made-to-order food around, fresh from the grill every time! Mike and his crew serve up everything from cold hoagies to hot sandwiches, wings, burgers and a variety of appetizers. Mike says, “People love our cheesesteaks so much that they rarely try anything else, but we have so many delicious choices on our menu. I always try to encourage our regulars to try something new, but that is a hard battle to win once they have tasted our Philly!” The Sausage and Peppers Parmesan will be demolished by anyone as soon as it comes off the grill. Hot hand-cut fries are a perfect side for any

club sandwich or burger, or just on their own with a side of gravy or hot cheese. Yes, gravy for your French fries – ultimate comfort food! You can order anything on the menu for pick up or delivery (within delivery area). And everyone in the family will love the food from Best of Philly. The kids’ menu even has kidsized Philly cheesesteaks. And kids and adults alike love the fried mac ‘n cheese bites! Football Specials Mike’s upcoming football specials include appetizer platters, which will include a variety of your favorite appetizers from the menu. Appetizers include fried shrimp, wings (bone in or out), pickles, fries, onion rings, fried mushrooms, mozzarella sticks,

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chicken fingers, cordon bleu poppers, jalapeno poppers, salads, fried okra and even hot dogs. Right now through the end of football season, Best of Philly Cheesesteak House has a special that includes two 12-inch Italian Hoagies for only $13, and trust me, these Italians are fully stacked with meat and veggies! You also can get 15 wings (bone in or out), two 6-inch cheesesteaks (with or without fried onions) and one large order of fries for only $20! You can’t beat the value or the flavor anywhere! Whether you want a mouthwatering Philly cheesesteak, hot wings, gravy covered hand-cut fries or a delicious chicken parmesan sub, The Best of Philly Cheesesteak House is your place to order.

Call Best of Philly Cheesesteak House today to satisfy your craving for party platters and cheesesteaks! Located at 2321 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey near the corner of Perrine Ranch Rd. in the Woodgate Plaza, Best of Philly Cheesesteak House’s hours are: Mon. & Tues. from 4–8:30 p.m.; from 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. on Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat.; and Sunday hours have been expanded for football season so you can order game day favorites from 1–8 p.m. (normally 4–8 p.m.). Specials are all cash only and there is a $1 charge for delivery service. For pickup or deliver, call (727) 376-3828. Visit bestofphillycheesesteakhouse.webs. com to view the full menu, or check facebook.com/bopsevensprings!

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The 6th Annual Taste of Trinity & Business Expo Made a Huge Splash! By Julie Kanehl Literally that is! Complete with food and treat tastings, dunk tanks, games, live dance and musical performances throughout the day, Seven Springs Middle School was packed with vendors and guests of the 6th Annual Taste of Trinity & Business Expo! Held on Saturday, September 15th, the fundraiser was the school’s biggest and best yet! It all started when Seven Springs Middle School, in Trinity, wanted to find a fun and exciting fundraiser for their school, one that brought together the entire community, raised awareness for local businesses and brought the families closer together in an event everyone could enjoy. This year, the event raised more than $15,000 to be used for the enhancement of school technology! Event Coordinator Extraordinaire, Diana Jerome, who helped to launch the fundraiser six years ago, worked with the school’s PTSO to make this the best event yet. For the

first time this year, they decided to invite businesses to sponsor the event! Local businesses and companies loved the idea and were happy to help support the school. The presenting sponsor this year was the Medical Center of Trinity! Additionally, Ferman Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge of New Port Richey once again brought a small fleet of gorgeous brand new cars to the event, as well as provided the beverages throughout the day for all of the guests. The Spirit of Grace Lutheran Church provided the t-shirts for the Taste of Trinity event, and SunMed Primary Care provided the Mobile Gaming Revolution truck! Other sponsors included the Kemp and Ruge Law Group, BergHOFF International, Keep It Local, and Ierna’s Heating and Cooling. One of the coolest attractions was the Dunk Tank provided by sponsors Dance Extreme Academy and Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care!

Right outside the school, the dunk tank was a lot of fun and a big draw. Seven Springs Middle School principals, teachers and staff members took turns being dunked on that steamy Saturday. It was a whole lot of fun for students, parents...and dare I admit: spouses of the staff! Seven Springs Middle School student Carlee Janikowski-Warden sunk Principal Middleton not once, but twice! Somebody get that girl on a softball team! Diana Jerome said, “Adding sponsors added a whole new dynamic! You’ve gotta kick it up a notch every year, and sponsorship opportunities did that!” She added, “This year we raised just over $15,000, and had ap-

proximately 750 patrons! Each year our goal is to continue to grow the event, and this year we had 71 vendors. Our target goal for next year is 100 vendors!” Food, Fun & Live Entertainment! Taste of Trinity guests could buy tickets at the door and received a wrist band and a flyer with a vendor checklist, or map, of vendors at the event!

Everyone was welcomed into the school’s cafeteria where they were greeted by vendors, live performances, presentations and endless samples! For a chance to win a raffle, people presented their vendor checklist to each table that they visited and then turned it in before they left for a chance to win prizes! The cafeteria stage was jamming throughout the day, including performances by the J.W. Mitchell High School Jazz Band, Kelly’s Dance Academy, and sponsors, Dance Extreme Academy. Other stage demonstrations included Suncoast Tang Soo Do, Ingram’s Karate and The Inspire Foundation. Not all of the performances were on stage! Always huge supporters of the event, The Pasco County Mounted Police were on hand to educate the public and to share their love of horses

with the many guests who lined up just to see them. Astro Skate & Inflatable was there with one of their inflatables in the gymnasium for the kids to jump and play in, and Kelly’s Dance Academy performed throughout the day next to their booth in the gymnasium! There was even a dance off between the dance studios! They Don’t Call it the Taste of Trinity for Nothing! While The Taste o Trinity is also officially a business expo, and open to businesses of all kinds, the food booths are always a huge success and draw the longest lines! Taso Italiano was on hand for the first time this year serving fresh, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. Everyone was raving about their food, which would explain the long line during the day!

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One guest said, “Taso Italiano had the longest line, but it was well worth the wait! De-LISH!” Another popular booth was the Sugardarlings Cones & Cupcakes Food Truck! It was so cool! It was such a big draw, that they actually “sold” out! Other food vendors included Smoothie King, Publix, Jersey Boys Deli Subs, Massimo’s Eclectic Fine Dining, and I’ll Bring Dessert Cupcakes! Of course, all of the vendors offered something tasty for guests. There were so many wonderful local businesses on hand to support Seven Springs Middle School, that it would be impossible to mention them all! Here’s a “taste” of who was there: Stellie Bellie’s, Suncoast Gymnastics, Bishop Larkin Catholic School, BergHOFF International, Trinity

Meeting Center, Hammer Time Fitness, Paw Wash Plus, Generations Christian Church, Pasco Window & Door Plus More, and Time for Wine. Diana Jerome says, “A special thank you needs to go out to the administration of Seven Springs Middle School who opened the school to our community for this fundraising event!” Tasty, entertaining and for a good cause, it’s safe to say that The 6th Taste of Trinity & Business Expo was a huge success! If you are interested in participating in next year’s 7th Taste of Trinity & Business Expo, contact Seven Springs Middle School.

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Paw Wash Plus – A Complete Pet SPAW with In-store Grooming, Mobile Grooming and Pet Sitting Services! Paw Wash Plus has continuously thrived, becoming Pasco County’s premier destination to pamper your pets. It all started in 2008 when owner Kim Crane decided to purchase an out of business self-service pet wash on Seven Springs Boulevard. With a little rebranding and a lot of hard work this unique self-service pet wash has become a complete pet spaw offering professional in-store grooming in two locations, pet sitting services, healthy food and treats. Paw Wash Plus even offers mobile grooming, which gives you the convenience of professional pet grooming services right at your doorstep. The Paw Wash Plus mobile pet stylists can provide the same great services in one of their three PawMobile grooming units, fully equipped with water tanks and generators. Paw Wash Plus offers mobile grooming seven days a week and travels throughout Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. If you really love to pamper your pooch, Paw Wash Plus offers the best in spa services for dogs such as their Blueberry Facial that helps remove tear stains and odors, plus pawdicures, teeth brushing, scented shampoos and holistic natural shampoos that help your dog’s skin. Spa services are available in-store and on the mobile unit. In-Home Pet Sitting Another great service Paw Wash Plus offers that is really growing in popularity is In-Home Pet Sitting. Kim Crane says, “Our customers already know that we take excellent care of their pets while in our salons or mobile vans, so naturally they trust our staff to take excellent care of their

‘fur kids’ while on vacation. Their pets already know us and are comfortable with our staff.” Experts agree that pets tend to experience reduced stress when cared for at home rather than a boarding kennel or traveling with their owners. Keeping a pet’s daily routine, less exposure to disease in boarding environments, personalized attention and play time, as well as maintaining consistent feeding schedules can help prevent digestive and psychological problems, resulting in a calmer, healthier animal upon your return home. Kim adds, “Additional benefits of pet sitting include the picking up of mail and newspaper, watering plants or simple tasks to increase home security. For example, opening the curtains on one visit and closing them on the next will give your home a lived-in look. Our services provide your dog, cat, birds and other pets the care they need while you’re away, right in your own home!” Paw Wash Plus Rewards Customers Paw Wash Plus offers excellent loyalty and reward programs to show their customers how much they appreciate their business. Customers receive points to be redeemed toward a FREE self-serve bath or a FREE grooming add-on. For every 100 points accumulated, you have your choice of either option. Even retail purchases including food and treats count towards loyalty points, which help customers save money. Paw Wash Plus carries a variety of highly rated dog and cat food and treats including brands such as FROMM, Pure Vita, Blue Buffalo,

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Paw Wash Plus Invites the Community to the 7th Annual Barktoberfest Super-Adopt-a-thon Event! Every October Paw Wash Plus presents Barktoberfest, a charity event benefiting local rescue groups. The event will be held again this year in Sim’s Park on Sunday, October 26th from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Barktoberfest is New Port Richey’s largest pet adoption event and fundraiser for local animal shelters. All dogs and their owners are invited to participate in the fun. There will be plentiful vendors, raffles, music, food and games for you and your family to enjoy! Enter your dog into Pasco County’s largest pet costume contest and the pet talent contest for the chance for your pet to win a trophy! The costume contest is hilarious and a really fun event to participate in. Participants compete for

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best biker dog, most original, cutest costume, spookiest costume, best overall, best diva dog and owner/pet look-alike. You also can enter your pet in this year’s “Pet Talent Contest” sponsored by our Platinum Sponsor, Friendly Kia. Even if your pooch doesn’t win, it is a howl to see all the dogs dressed up in their fun outfits! The Costume Contest will start at approximately 1 p.m. and you must enter your dog at the registration table prior to the event. Each trophy winner will have

The Cruise-In is to take place around Orange Lake. The registration fee for a classic car at the Cruise-In is a 10-pound (or more) bag of cat or dog food to be donated to the animal groups present at Barktoberfest. Presented for the past seven years by Paw Wash Plus, the Platinum sponsor is Come join in the fun at the 7th Annual Barktoberfest Friendly KIA, Gold on Sunday, Oct. 26 at Sim’s Park in New Port Richey Sponsors are Toni Weidman, Re/Max their photo taken by our event phoSunset and Camping World, Stay At tographer, Acotto Images, and the Home Pet Sitter LLC and Blaesing “Best Overall” costume will be & Diaz, Attorneys, are the Silver awarded a special prize courtesy of Sponsors. Acotto Images. Barktoberfest will have a lot of If you and your family are looking vendors selling pet-related accessories for a companion, Barktoberfest is host and non-pet items. Come out to Sim’s to many adoption programs. The Park on October 26 and enjoy the great October weather, shady park and costume contests for the dogs, and the pet-friendly fun will offer a fantastic dogs and their owners, live music, opportunity to fall in love with a new food and entertainment. Kim says, member for your family! “We will once again enjoy music perThis year’s Barktoberfest will also formed by Treble Hook and this year feature a Car and Truck Cruise-In the J.W. Mitchell High School Jazz sponsored by Richey Region AACA Band will take the stage at 12:30 p.m. Antique Automobile Club of America. and show us the incredible talent these

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young musicians have to offer.” The rescue groups that will benefit from Barktoberfest 2014 proceeds include: Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, Small Paws Rescue, Pit Bull Happenings, Cindy’s Pets, Hands and Paws for Pasco, Great Pyrenese, Rugaz Rescue, and Paws for Friendship. “Please come out to this funfilled event and help us raise money for these groups,” says Kim Crane. “We are still accepting vendors and sponsors for this event as well as donations for the raffle table. If you would like to volunteer at the 2014 Barktoberfest, please email pawwashplus@yahoo.com or call 727-3757070. Admission is free, so don’t miss out on this family-friendly, petfriendly (leashed please) event! Paw Wash Plus of Trinity, located at 2319 Seven Springs Blvd. in New Port Richey, is open 7 days a week and can be reached at (727) 375- 7070. Paw Wash Plus of New Port Richey is located at 6343 Massachusetts Ave, is open Mon. – Sat., and can be reached at (727) 8473030. Visit online at www.pawwashplus.com to check out all that Paw Wash Plus has to offer you and your pets.

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“Coastal Jaw” Continued from page 1 In 2012, I had the privilege to write about the opening of the new, stateof-the-art home of the Pikos Implant Institute, founded by Dr. Pikos in 1991. Dr. Pikos teaches state of the art advanced bone and soft tissue grafting surgical techniques to clinicians from around the globe including all 50 states and 32 countries. Dr. Pikos is one of the leading global experts in these innovative oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures prompting dental surgeons worldwide to travel to our area to learn from him and improve their own practices. In fact, dentists at the most recent bonegrafting course at the Pikos Implant Institute represented seventeen states and seven countries. While his work at the Pikos Implant Institute is helping people exponentially through the training that brings these techniques to patients throughout the world, Dr. Pikos is still true to his calling – he wants to heal and help the individual patient and effect positive change in each of their lives. Dr. Pikos shared what he and his colleagues are now able to do for their patients with Same Day Teeth®, and

the results are fantastic! Patients who undergo this cutting edge technology enjoy so many life-changing benefits. Renewed self-esteem and the ability to enjoy all types of food again are making people fall in love with life again! Change Your Life With Same Day Teeth® People who have shied away from implants in the past are finding that they aren’t nearly as intimidated by the new technique now available with Same Day Teeth®. Ed White from Weeki Wachee admits that he grew a big mustache to hide his less-than-perfect smile. However, after Same Day Teeth®, he says, “I can smile now and I actually cut [my mustache] up a little higher to show off my teeth.” Prior to Same Day Teeth®, he had tried upper and lower dentures, but as friends had warned him, he found that it was impossible to chew correctly. Mr. White says that everything he’d heard about implants sounded “horrid, like torture, and I really didn’t want any part of it.” But after learning about Same Day Teeth® from Dr. Pikos, Ed reconsidered. “The new way of doing it sounded like such an easy thing that I really had to look into it.” He had implants and permanent teeth done in both jaws all at one

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appointment while he was sedated, and he has never regretted his decision. There were a lot of reasons behind Ed White’s decision, but the sweetest reason was that he wanted to impress his wife. He said, “I had to do something because I was retired and was going to be out more socially. And really, I did it out of respect for my wife. For her––I want to look better.” He is enjoying looking better, and he also enjoying a favorite food! “If you don’t have bottom teeth that are anchored, you can’t eat pizza,” shared Ed. Now he is enjoying pizza, corn-on-theEd White highly recommends Dr. Pikos’ cob and anything else he Same Day Teeth® procedure wants to bite into! It’s something to smile about! Unlike dentures, Same Day Teeth® not only look and feel like your natural who enjoy eating are going to love teeth, but they perform like your nathaving them because they’re rock ural teeth. Perhaps even more enjoysolid,” said Ed, who recommends able than the fact that they are, in Same Day Teeth® at Coastal Jaw SurEd’s words, “rock-solid,” is that Same gery to anyone who is now using denDay Teeth® do not interfere with tures. “There is no comparison and your taste buds because the palate this is from a non-foodie saying this.” isn’t covered by a prosthetic piece He talked of the surgery, “I felt norholding dentures in place. “People mal and three days later, there was no

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pain - it was unbelievable.” So, Same Day Teeth® work well, but how do they look, you ask? Ed shares, “I have a lot of people ask me, ‘Your teeth look so good, who is your dentist?’ And, I hate saying that they ain’t real. If you’ve got dentures in your mouth, you shouldn’t be hesitant. It’s very simple. It was the best dentist experience I’ve had, and I’ve had quite a few of them. Dr. Pikos said he had this new thing that I’d be perfect for. It’s so much different than what all the people I know that have implants had; my implants are so much better than what they had to go through. It’s so easy – nobody should be afraid to go through it. And again, Dr. Pikos was great.” Dr. Pikos Explains the Same Day Teeth® Difference Dr. Pikos is not your average dental surgeon, and offers nothing less than the absolute best to his patients. The world-renowned oral surgeon and educator is also a visionary who has always sought out other experts to facilitate a better way to treat patients. Turning to experts in science and technology has led to a “paradigm shift” in dental implants, according to Dr. Pikos, who explains the “All-on-4 concept,” pioneered by Dr. Paulo Malo of Lisbon, Portugal. Dr. Pikos says that it is the tilting of the anchors in the jawbone that makes All-on-4 so unique and strong, allowing him to place a minimal number of implants to hold a greater number of fixed teeth –

resulting in beautiful, natural-looking teeth that never need to come out! Prior to the Same Day Teeth® protocol, many patients had to go through several painful surgeries and healing processes before their dental implants were finally done. Bone grafts were often necessary, taking six to ten months to heal. It could take up to one to two years for a complete dental implant restoration, but today with the new technology, Dr. Pikos says, “Literally on the day of surgery, our patient will leave with both implants and teeth that are not removable. The first set stays in for four months – they look great and patients can function in those teeth for a year or longer. However, after 4 months a second set of teeth are made for long term use that are even more esthetic. Dr. Pikos explains that in patients who are candidates for Same Day Teeth®, “tilting implants eliminates the need for sinus and jawbone grafts, enabling patients to transition right to teeth that don’t come out in one day. I’ve done over 1,100 sinus grafts in my career, and there is still a need for them for those who have some teeth they want to keep,” explains Dr. Pikos. The Same Day Teeth® protocol is highly recommended for both patients with dentures, as well as for those who have multiple teeth in poor repair. For the latter group, teeth are extracted, implants are placed, and the fixed teeth are secured all at the same appointment. This is all done while the patient is sleeping and requires just a few

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hours for each jaw. Why choose Coastal Jaw Surgery over one of the advertised clinics that offer seemingly similar procedures? Dr. Pikos says, “Same Day Teeth® is not the same as the advertised protocols.” The teeth going in on the day of surgery are created from virtual images from a state-of-the-art lab that utilizes exacting digital technology to provide patients with the best fitting teeth possible. There is quite a bit of pre-planning involved, which actually cuts down on the time the patient has to be in the office. The size and type of implant is predetermined with computer software that allows for precise placement of both the implants and the teeth at time of surgery. This is in contrast to the conventional way where the surgeon places the implants free hand. And the teeth are made from superior materials, giving a beautiful result! “We’ve merged the traditional way with the high-tech digital imaging technology, and it makes all the difference in the final result. As a result, our patient fully benefits because it means less chair time, less expense, and fewer treatments.” He adds, “I have embraced the technology. As an educator, I have to stay on top of my game.” Dr. Pikos has trained more than 2,800 dental surgeons in grafting procedures including the digital technology that is changing dentistry. He recently taught the first course on Same Day Teeth® at the Pikos Implant Institute in September. He says, “We are the only institute teaching this approach in the entire country.”

There is a lot of science behind what Dr. Pikos does, but his heart is truly in making a difference in people’s lives. “People get very emotional when they see their immediate result on that same day,” shares Dr. Pikos. “We are normalizing their life. This is something that transcends all socioeconomic statuses and can happen to anyone. To see the immediate change in our patients’ self-image is very satisfying to me.” If you are frustrated with existing dentures, or have multiple teeth in poor repair, look no further than Coastal Jaw Surgery for immediate relief. In addition to Same Day Teeth®, Coastal Jaw Surgery’s team of Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons perform state-of-the-art dental implant procedures, Digitally Guided Bone Augmentation™, periodontal plastic surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, extractions with site preservation, pediatric and pre-orthodontic care, oral pathology and the safest, proven anesthesia options. Coastal Jaw Surgery for Implants & Oral Reconstruction is open Mon. – Fri. from 8:15 a.m. – 5 p.m. Coastal Jaw in Palm Harbor is located at 2711 Tampa Rd. and can be reached at 727-7861631. Coastal Jaw in Trinity is located at 8845 Hawbuck St. and can be reached at 727-375-0469. Coastal Jaw in Spring Hill is located at 4372 Commercial Way in Spring Hill and can be reached at 352-596-6804. For more information and full bios on the surgeons, please visit coastaljaw.com.

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CNA Offering Non Medical and Medical Care. Designed to fit individuals needs. Includes flexible hours and over nights. Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, and medication supervision. To customize a plan for you or your loved one , call Barb Wilken at 727-277-8562 or email barbwilkencna@gmail.com. References and level 1 and level 2 back ground checks available upon request. CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Decorated Cakes for all occasions, made especially for you. From small parties to corporate events. Also available, Cupcake Towers and Cookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cutters! Minimum 2 week notice, more for larger events including weddings. Visit our site: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-forfun or call (727) 375-5446. A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 car driveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks). Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. Most Pool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits, gutters $100-$125 or whole home exterior most $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Landscape cleanup and odd jobs too. www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727271-2920 HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs. Experience, Honest, Reliable, Reasonable Rates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda: (727) 326-5447 Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured & Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties. No home too large or small. We supply all the necessary cleaning products that will leave your home looking & smelling wonderful! We are a pet friendly company & treat your pets & home as if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly & monthly rates available. Call for a free in home estimate today & get all of your housecleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727) 389-0347 Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experienced and competitive. Over 20 years experience in tile, natural stone, laminate and hardwood flooring. Can provide referenced upon request. No job too big or too small. We aim to please! Don’t waste your money or your time on your next flooring project. Call Gilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813493-7426. "A" Behaving Pets. A creative solution for your pet's behavior issues. Not just dog training…works great for Dogs, Cats, Birds and other small animals. Stress management for rescue pets. 12 years in Pet Care Business! Also offering Pet Sitting in Trinity, East Lake and NPR. Conyact Marina at: 813-4165301 or abehavingpets@gmail.com. Thank you for your Business! George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. All Work Performed by Owner. No Spraying. All Done by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! Dependable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience.

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FREE Estimates! Call George’s Painting Today! 727-645-8215. LAWN CARE - GREEN WITH ENVY. Fertilization Lawn, Shrub and Pest Control Specialist. Hire Green with Envy and hire your neighbor. We have over 22 years in the business. We would love to earn your business! Full Service Chemical Company, Liquid & Granular Fertilization, Weed Control and Insect Control. Call Green with Envy for a free estimate and ask us about a Trinity neighbor discount. We are licensed and insured. (727) 772-4177. J&J ALUMINUM & RESCREENING INC. New Pool enclosures, patios, lanais, etc. Rescreening your existing areas. Great prices! Excellent work! SCC#131157465. DON'T DELAY CALL J&J TODAY! (727)9922923 Jessie Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Control and Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal, Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & Insured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service (727)376-2325 SCREENING & RESCREENING SERVICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, Florida Rooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows, Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film Window Cleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclosures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Licensed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned & Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Complete design build services for Additions, Remodels, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, Screen Enclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shutters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local family owned and operated since 1990 – certified building contractor # CBC 057155 – www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen Building Contractor 727-842-6100. Reliable and honest cleaning lady offering professional cleaning service. I will also walk your pet and care for your home if in need of a vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If you are looking for an organized and efficient cleaning person, call today for appointment. 727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798 Is your PC Running Slow? We can run a complete diagnostic to see if you have any viruses, malware, spyware on your system or if you just need a memory upgrade. Do you have multiple computers and want them to "talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'T FIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED!

math. References available. Watch your child gain more self-confidence as skills improve! Call Dianne @ 376-3700. Writer and English Tutor - Do you need a keen eye to review, edit or rewrite important paperwork (cover letters, résumés, government forms, or other academic or professional materials)? If you struggle to organize your thoughts while writing, or need assistance speaking or writing English, contact a credentialed teacher and published writer for an affordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776. National Board Certified teacher with 20+ years experience, will tutor your child in math, reading and writing (grades K-5). Personalized reading and writing instruction (grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep. Help your child achieve success and confidence with one on one support and assistance. References available upon request. Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OPERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer many services, from switch replacements to panel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonable rates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we do troubleshooting as well! Licensed, ER13013648, and insured. For all your electrical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICAL SERVICES @ 727-937-5999.

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Trinity Fitness Center and Weight Loss Clinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!! Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs business reps who are passionate about helping others with skin care treatment products and earning commission based pay! ALSO, looking for a eager self starter as a weight loss coach!! Commission based pay for both positions and must love to network and be social! WILL TRAIN the right person. SEND resume or any info in regards to these jobs to mdcompletefitness@gmail.com or call 727-463-1250.

FINE CHINA. Joahann Haviland from Bavaria, Germany. 70 pieces. White with dainty, blue flowers. $150. Also available are a pair of white porcelain, 5 branch candle holders from Dresden. $75 per candle holder. Call 727-376-5113.

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring for elementary students by (retired) teacher with 35 years experience. Will personalize practice in reading, writing or

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