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A married couple, both Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge emphasized they wanted to thank their patients for allowing them to treat them. “I really want to stress,” Dr. Shirmo said, “how thankful we are for all the wonderful patients that have allowed us to take care of them, their parents, children, grandparents, grandkids, and their neighbors. Without them for referrals and community support, we wouldn’t be here.”

Both Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge are board certified family physicians. This is important because it denotes additional training, certifying their skills and knowledge as experts in their field. This is a modernday love story of both the individuals and their profession. They met while working at Busch Gardens and have been inseparable ever since.

Together, they attended Tulane University for Bachelor’s and Masters degrees. Medical School at Tulane Medical School followed shortly after for both of them. While in school, they faced the choice of deciding on a specialty. It was difficult for them since, according to Dr. Eldridge, they liked all of their rotations and didn’t want to have to choose just one.

Neither wanted to treat just a single part of the body. Family practice became the ideal solution. It gave them a chance to treat the entire patient. “We loved to learn, and we loved medicine. It Just made sense for us.”

“Women,” Dr. Eldridge noted, “are more likely to go to a doctor than men. I think they make their health a priority. Look at their obstacles, working, juggling what they go through as a wife, a mother and sometimes even the breadwinner.”

Dr. Eldridge said she appreciated what other women go through and wanted to be able to treat a woman’s overall health, “taking care of every aspect, like getting pap smears done, managing their cholesterol and heart health.” Her primary focus, like her partner, is on prevention of disease, instead of treatment.

Dr. Eldridge indicated that being one of their patients has its responsibilities. In selecting them for their doctors, patients are expected to help with their treatment by following instructions that help avoid diseases in the first place. Their joint practice emphasizes prevention to all of their patients in all aspects of their treatment. As the saying reminds us, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!”

If you are laboring under the misconception that a family practice is nothing more than old fashioned attitudes and outdated philosophies, a visit to Trin-

ity Family Physicians will be a pleasant surprise for you. In addition to the modern, pleasant, caring surroundings, state-of-the-art equipment, and forward-thinking treatments, both doctors are quick to credit their professional staff, including two physicians’ assistants, for the role they play in the success of the practice.

Dr. Shirmo and Dr. Eldridge are continuously updating the skills that earned them their initial board certification. It enhances the quality of the care they provide for their patients. As mentors in their field, they willingly share their knowledge and experience with future generations of doctors, interns, who periodically visit the practice to update their own training in the latest techniques and procedures.

The unexpected onset of Covid 19 caught the nation by surprise. A number of businesses and medical practices were unfortunately not equipped to deal with its results; they had a difficult time and did not survive. In response to how the pandemic impacted their own practice, Dr. Shirmo said: “We were well positioned. We were able to transition our patients to tele visits (remote visits from the comfort of their homes) without missing a beat and continued giving the quality of the care our patients required.”

Dr. Shirmo stressed their caring attitude towards their patients. Although they are affiliated with local area hospitals, through information and prevention, he noted, “our goal is to be there for our patients in the office and keep them out of the hospital. That is why we like to emphasize prevention, prevention, prevention!”

“Men shy away from going to a doctor,” Dr. Shirmo observed. “I know how to handle those personalities. It makes my day when I make a difference in someone’s life. It is a true passion for me.” He agreed he had to be a psychologist as well as a doctor in order to do his job. “You’re absolutely correct,” he said. “We wear many hats, sometimes coach, sometimes office manager, project manager or motivational speaker,” he laughed.

Regardless of who you choose for your doctor, Dr. Eldridge warns that you should do your own due diligence. You need to learn if they went to an accredited medical school. Even more importantly, be certain that they are board certified in their specialty to ensure the quality of your care.

If you are fortunate enough to live in the area, Trinity Family Physicians are only a phone call away. Call Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. (727 834 8377). Schedule your office or remote appointment today for a healthier tomorrow.

also punctual, trustworthy, and most importantly, caring. And now, it’s time to honor one very special and caring angel who helped make it all happen, Steve Insolia. Donna’s late husband Steve helped grow Donna’s Cleaning Angels to the huge success that it is today. Unfortunately, Steve passed away from Covid on Februrary 18th of 2021, leaving a void with Donna.

“You never told me how to live the rest of my life without you,” Donna says in Steve’s memory. “I honor you, I miss you, and I love you. My heart aches for your smiling face, and to hear your voice and laughter... He was spontaneous, creative, adventurous, funny, classy, and beautiful, just to name a few of his qualities,” she reminisces. While this past year has been unbelievably hard to bear, Steve’s angelic touch has been with Donna and her angels all the way. Donna continues to honor Steve by providing the best cleaning services possible with her team each and everyday. “Even though I have a broken heart, you will live on through me,” she says. I will be your voice and promise that I will never let anyone forget you...I keep going to make him proud.” Donna InsoliaFerrante was born into a mixed Italian and FrenchCanadian family up in New Hampshire, who were notoriously known for being hard workers. Her family’s dedication to their Italian restaurant of over 70 years helped teach her to have a strong work ethic in whatever she does. When Donna moved to Florida in 1991, she started cleaning houses as a side job. During this time, the inspiring entrepreneur was cleaning for an elderly woman on hospice, of whom she became close friends with. Donna soon gifted the older woman a beautiful crystal angel, and her friend then referred to her as her “Cleaning Angel.” And that’s how “Donna’s Cleaning Angels” got its wings!

Donna married “the love of her life,” Steve, in 1997, and his great business skills helped her employ 22 angels over time in the company. In addition, Steve lovingly started several other businesses for his wife, including Madam Butterfly Boutique and The Ten Dollar Store. The couple were active in many endeavors, including working at various flea markets and festivals throughout the state. As entrepreneurs with big hearts, Steve and Donna have trained their employees at Donna’s Cleaning Angels to work with the same positive attitude and dedication that they have shown. And as a result of the team’s hard work over the years, the angels have won the trust of their customers for doing “the job right the first time,” both openly and honestly. In fact, some of Donna’s clients have been using her for over 20 years! Diane Morris of Odessa was particularly pleased by the angels’ work, and wrote, “The girls work in teams, this way they have a lot more energy together. References and insurances provided per request. Her team brings their own supplies,” she said. “Donna herself returns my calls...I’m very pleased with this company, and understand why they’ve remained in business for so many years in this area. I have referred them to many people.” And many other happy clients agree! “I love the feeling of coming home to a sparkling clean home and Donna’s Cleaning Angels deliver every time!” JoAnne Peters of Palm Harbor rejoiced. As a true businesswoman, Donna enjoys getting to meet her clients while giving them

“A Magical Love Story Forever.”

Donna & Steve are married on December 27th, 1997

“When someone you love become a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” Donna and Steve together in 2020

a free consultation for their residences. Whether you need a deep-house cleaning or a regular cleaning, Donna’s angels will provide your home with the versatile tools needed to uncover your place’s natural shine. The experienced and welltrained angels perform every job with the finest cleaning products, including high-quality germ-killing chemicals, commercial grade vacuums, and much more. No matter the service or the situation, whether you need a last minute clean before you move out of your house, or a nice clean for your brand-new home before you move in, Donna’s Cleaning Angels are ready to help and do a thorough job. Or as they say, “We are obsessed with the details of clean!” Altogether, the impressive company serves a total of three counties, including Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas. Three decades later, the well-known cleaning service continues to shine brighter and brighter throughout the area, and it’s all a result of the great people who helped make it happen.

Steve made such an impact in so many people’s lives that Donna continues to share that same blessing every day with her community by providing the best in cleaning services. Donna’s Cleaning Angels’ ability to truly care for their clients brings heaven just a little closer to home. And now that one angel has already made it there, Donna honors him with these very words: “Thank you for giving me the most exciting life...Thank you for being my everything in life, Steve. Just know I am so grateful for all we had and did. You always told me that we were truly a magical love story and many people knew why that was so true…There will never be another Steve Insolia. Always know that I will love you forever and you are truly my magical love story. What a blessing you were to me...”

Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles would like to thank Donna and Steve for all of their support over the years. Dust your home-ownership worries away with Donna’s Cleaning Angels today! Call them now at (727) 942-8289. References provided upon request. As Steve would say, they really are “Simply The Best.”