Vol. 15, Issue 01, January 2019
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Relief in Trinity is Spelled R-e-L-e-a-f! “Robert, I think we need to take a look at this.” Dr. Leo Vieira, educated at University of Maryland, was talking with his long-time business partner and friend, Dr. Robert Ferreira, referring to medical marijuana. “Some of our patients are looking for alternatives to traditional medicine and I think this is an answer.” Both doctors are board-certified in Family medicine with accolades such as Chief Resident and Resident of the Year in their residency training. Dr. Robert Ferreira, educated at Michigan State University, was skeptical. He had been in private practice for over 20 years,
held a respected position in the Trinity community and had never considered marijuana as an option for his patients. Nowhere in his medical training had marijuana been mentioned as a medicine. Nonetheless, he set out to educate himself about it. After the two doctors had completed over 50 hours of seminars, continuing medical education and on-line courses, they were convinced. Medical marijuana had decades of sound scientific data and a proven track record. Why hasn’t the medical community embraced this medicine that was used in ancient China and during the
See “Trinity Releaf ” on page 30
Back row: Dr Ferreira, Ashley, Stacey, Molly, Dr Vieira Front row: Laura, Erica, Guiga Vieira, Jill
More Than Skin Deep Dermatology Associates Liza Brown, D.O., F.A.A.D.,
By Carla Selby
The skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and an excellent indicator of what may be going on below the surface. Visiting your dermatologist on a regular basis is just as important as visiting your primary care provider or dentist. Each visit allows your doctor to check in with your current state of skin health and potentially spot any early signs of problems. Given the fact that it is easier to treat symptoms the earlier they are found, you will be doing yourself a big favor by staying on top of your skin care and remembering to schedule regular dermatology appointments. With a beautiful office conveniently located at the Trinity Professional Park See “Dermatology” on page 34
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor..............................5 SAT/ACT Improvement...............6-7 Tech Talk with Bob.........................8-9 Florida Hospital Honor............10-11 Oldsmar Could Have Olympian..14-15 Bakas Equestrian Center...........18-19 Busch Gardens® Concert Series..20-21 It’s Tax Time!............................22-23 Kym-Mani King-Driven to Excel...26-27 Classifieds....................................38
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As 2019 starts, many people around the world will be optimistically setting themselves New Year’s resolutions. According to a YouGov poll, the most common aspirations for the coming year in the U.S. are; to eat healthier get more exercise and save more money. Almost one third, perhaps being more realistic, answered that they never bothered with any resolutions. I used to set highly unattainable resolutions every year when I was in my early twenties, but that quickly changed. As I grew older, not being able to keep my highly unrealistic resolutions by February, March or even late January, increased my levels of anxiety and gave me terrible feelings of hopelessness, so I stopped. That does not mean I don’t set short-term and long-term goals for myself anymore; it just means that I stopped making unrealistic resolutions, and I stopped thinking of the New Year as a catalyst for sweeping all my die-hard habits and character traits. I started thinking that every new year we should focus more on reflecting on our past year’s behavior and promise ourselves to make small positive lifestyle changes, that will lead to a healthier and happier life. Often, what we don’t realize is that the problem isn’t that we aren’t capable of sticking to our resolutions— it’s that
we need to do a better job making resolutions that are actually achievable. Otherwise, it’s almost like setting yourself up to fall short. Change is hard, but not impossible. If you want to set yourself up for the best chance of success start by making smaller resolutions. You think: “I am going to get in the best shape of my life, I will not eat junk food ever again, I will work out five times a week, and get a promotion.” All great aspirations, but creating a resolution that is too big sets you up for failure. Are you going to be able to swear off french fries completely? Unlikely. Start by limiting your junk food cravings to only once every couple of weeks would be much more achievable. If you were someone who never worked out before, are you going to go to the gym five times a week? Start with two times, then after a month or two, raise it to three times a week, and so forth. Your body needs time to adjust to a new physical routine, and starting too strong will only cause you to feel overwhelmed, and you’ll be more likely to give up. Reassessing your goals throughout the weeks and months, it takes to get there is essential. We’re also more likely to achieve our resolutions when we make them public. Use social media to let all your close friends and relatives know of your goals and have them hold you accountable. That way it’s harder to back out!
Celebrate small successes. I cannot stress that enough! I always had unrealistic goals about my weight. I would say: “I want to lose 40lbs!” But I would beat myself up for only losing 5. Any weight loss is progress! So don’t feel discouraged. If your focus is just on the endgame, it’s easy to feel hopeless and to want to give up. Rather than waiting until you’ve shed all the weight, give yourself a “Yay, me!” celebration each time you drop 5! Remember that it’s only HUMAN to slip up, as long as you get back on track! Having a lapse is more common than you think. In fact, over 75 percent of resolution makers slop up within the first two months. Some get so upset that they completely give up. But that will not be you! Acknowledge your screw up but get right back on track. Figure out a way of preventing it from happening again. Just whatever you do, don’t give up and believe in yourself! Reaching that goal weight, developing better eating habits, or getting into a regular fitness routine are all healthy lifestyle changes that are worth sticking with for more than just a few months. Those good habits should not have a deadline; they should be a lifelong commitment. Good luck!
Carla Selby
SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: 2019 AND THE FUTURE By Dr. Wayne Adams Upcoming Spring Test Dates in 2019: SAT on March 9, May 4, and June 1. ACT on February 9, 2019, April 13, 2019, and June 8, 2019 As 2019 begins, most seniors have taken their last SAT or ACT Exam and submitted to selected colleges and universities along with their final applications. The exception are those who don’t quite have the scores to qualify for the 75% or 100% Bright Futures levels. Here are several key requirements for these scholarships awards: AcademicScholars (100%): Weighted GPA 3.50+, Volunteer Hours 100, SAT 1290/ACT 29. Estimated 4 year value: $26,000+. Medallion Scholars (75%): Weighted GPA 3.00+, Volunteer Hours 75, SAT 1170/ACT 26. Estimated 4 year value: $18,000+.
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As of this writing, Bright Futures (BF) will “superscore” both the SAT and ACT scores for eligibility. This means that if a student akes an exam multiple times, BF will use the highest scores in each area. One of my students started preparing for the ACT last year as a junior, and her first score was 23. She kept working, and recently got her superscore
up to 25.50. BF rounds up the score at 0.5 and above, so she is now eligible for the Medallion Scholars scholarship. Great determination. Bravo!!! Students also have until the last spring exam for the SAT and ACT to take and submit a score for consideration. The last SAT this year is on Saturday, June 2nd, and the last ACT this year is on Saturday, June 9th.
With the new Bill on the way to the House, double check this eligibility time to make sure it does not change. For juniors, spring exams are very popular. Most have received their PSAT scores back and have an idea where they would score on the full SAT, although often the full exam score is lower because there are more questions in each section and an essay. Juniors also want to see how they will do on a full exam, and whether they can do better on the SAT or the ACT. Usually, my students to about fifteen percentiles higher on one exam or the other. The only difficulty is that we can’t predict which until they take them both. I have had multiple juniors from many different public and private high schools work over this summer and fall, and many scored so high they will not need to retake an exam. Sophomores who prepare
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want to see what it is like to take an SAT or ACT exam, and use this time to also prepare for the PSAT which they will take next fall as the qualifying exam for National Merit Scholarships. While these are not huge scholarships, colleges love to have national merit scholars and often reward them with large academic scholarships. Plus they are very helpful in being admitted to top level colleges and universities. If You Would Like To Talk More About Your Student … Please contact me at 727-2530639 or send me an e mail at wwa0811@mykolab.com. Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, seventeen of the top twentyfive, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard,
Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Service Academies: Navy - Air Force - and Merchant Marine Penn State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan New England - and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice.
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BOB THE COMPUTER GUY & ASSOCIATES, INC. “TECHNOLOGY WITH A HUMAN TOUCH” The next time you need professional quality help with your computers and other technology devices you’ll want to call Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc. We have come to depend on our computers and Information Technology (IT) devices every day. Occasionally these devices act quirky, slow down or completely breakdown. When this happens, we need someone to swiftly help us get back up and running, someone to give us reliable and courteous service, someone to explain the problem without confusing “technical jargon.” Most of all, we need an IT professional we can trust who will give us an honest
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assessment of our situation and charge a fair price to fix it. That is exactly what you can expect when you call Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc. “Stress Bob Dalles, owner, levels can Bob the Computer Guy and Associates boil when the technology service. “We understand devices we have come to rely the additional anxiety and on stop working,” said Bob inconvenience of having to Dalles, president of Bob The disconnect your computer Computer Guy & Associates, (or other device), drag it into Inc., a full-service computer a repair shop, and then wait and IT company dedicated to days or weeks to get it back. providing reliable technology We make our customers’ help and superior customer repair process effortless
because we come to their location and perform the computer repairs on-site. It’s a major convenience that our customers love. They schedule a time for us to come to their home or office, and when we leave their problem is solved and their computers are fixed.” Dalles has been involved with computers since the late 1970s. In 1995 he launched his own computer business. In 2008 he started teaching as a Computer and Information Technology Instructor for a Florida technical college. He also writes a technology column entitled “Tech Talk” where he shares information from his decades of experience working with technology.
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“I have received some wonderful feedback from readers. I am glad they find the column informative and entertaining,” said Dalles. Dalles’s company serves hundreds of customers in the Tampa Bay area. Many are businesses, but the rest are home users. “We especially enjoy working with individuals in their homes,” Dalles said. “They need tech help too and are not always sure where to find service performed by professionally certified technicians who they can trust. It’s not uncommon for us to hear new customers tell us that they did not even know companies like ours existed; and that they’re so glad they found us.” Bob The Computer Guy and Associates, Inc. treats every customer like a friend and every computer as if it were their own. “We take great pride in the high level
of service we provide,” said Dalles. Dalles personally hand picks each AssociateTechnician to make sure that they not only know their craft, but also provide top-notch customer service. “We want our customers happy,” said Dalles. “We won’t settle for less.” “Customers enjoy our flexible scheduling process,” says Dalles. “We’re not just a 9am to 5pm operation. What is great about working with us is that customers are not required to fit into the rigid business hours that many other service providers require. We will be happy to schedule appointments in the evenings and weekends; if that’s what you need. The benefits of working with us is that you and the Technician set the appointment for a time that works best for you; day or night, weekday or weekend. You are in
control.” Bob The Computer Guy & Associates, Inc. prides itself on being “senior friendly.” Associate-Technician Christian, is very popular with our customers. “There are a lot of tech savvy seniors who rely on their computers every day. Some have commented to me that they really value the way Christian takes his time to explain the repair to them, one customer even commented that she loves him.” Another happy customer comments: “Facing a financial deadline, my laptop was not responding properly. After serving clients all day, technician Christian offered to come to my home at 6:00pm. YES! He came, he saw, he conquered. Within 75 minutes my Toshiba was running smoothly. Thanks Bob!” - John L., Palm Harbor, Florida.
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Florida Hospital Receives National Honor for Patient Experience Two Tampa Bay area locations received the 2018 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
Florida Hospital, soon to be AdventHealth, has announced Florida Hospital Palm Harbor Emergency Room and Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel recently received the 2018 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for achieving and sustaining excellence in the category of patient experience. The award for both emergency and inpatient services is measured through random, voluntary patient surveys and the scores are measured against hundreds of hospitals and emergency rooms across the country. This is the first time Florida Hospital Palm Harbor ER has received the honor. “Our Palm Harbor ER is specifically designed to
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provide fast, expert care for the entire family,” said Jason Dunkel, President and CEO of Florida Hospital North Pinellas. “This recognition highlights our efforts to continuously improve the patient experience for everyone who receives our care. Every patient who comes through our doors should have the expectation of excellence and the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a testament to our commitment to providing a unique brand of inspired, compassionate care.” The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is the highest achievement from the organization in the category of patient experience. This is
the third time Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel has received the Guardian of Excellence Award for their inpatient services. “We are dedicated to providing exceptional, whole person care to every patient who chooses us for treatment,” said Denyse BalesChubb, President and CEO of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel. “The Press Ganey award showcases that we are truly elevating the quality of care and overall health of our patients each time they visit our facility.” The award represents an important recognition from the health care industry’s leader in measuring, understanding
and improving the patient experience. About Florida Hospital, West Florida Division of Adventist Health System (soon to be AdventHealth) The West Florida Division of Adventist Health System is a 1,810 bed health care system currently comprised of ten acute-care hospitals including Florida Hospital Carrollwood, Florida Hospital Dade City, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Lake Placid, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center Sebring, Florida Hospital North Pinellas, Florida Hospital Ocala, Florida Hospital Tampa, Florida Hospital
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Wauchula, Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel and Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, as well as three freestanding offsite Emergency Rooms including Florida Hospital Central Pasco ER, Florida Hospital Palm Harbor ER and Florida Hospital TimberRidge ER. Additionally, it has one post-acute care facility, Florida Hospital at Connerton Long Term Acute Care, over 45 multi-specialty Florida Hospital Physician Group practices, 15 Florida Hospital Express Care at Walgreens clinics and 6 Florida Hospital Centra Care Urgent Care Centers. The West Florida Division also provides home health care in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Hernando, and Polk Counties, as well as parts of Sumter County.
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For more information, go to floridahospital.com. About Press Ganey Press Ganey pioneered the health care performance improvement movement more than 30 years ago. Today, Press Ganey offers an integrated suite of solutions that enable enterprise transformation across the patient journey. Delivered through a cutting-edge digital platform built on a foundation of data security, Press Ganey solutions address safety, clinical excellence, patient experience and workforce engagement. The company works with more than 33,000 health care facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality and experience of care.
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The City of Oldsmar Could Soon Have An Olympian! For talented 20 yearold Oldsmar resident Andre Lacroix, his love of all things BMX began when he was a young boy. He was first introduced to the sport by his father Ken, who brought him to the BMX track in Oldsmar, Florida when he was only three years old to watch a National competition. That day Andre got to feel the adrenaline with every jump and had the opportunity to meet a lot of the pro’s. Needless to say, Andre was hooked. “I want to be just like them,” said young Andre to his father… and that he did. Andre has been riding the Oldsmar track for about 17 years now and it has definitely paid off. BMX has given Andre the opportunity to travel the entire country, mostly South America. He has now become one of the riders that he used to look up to as a young boy.
Proof that dreams do come true. In case you didn’t know, Oldsmar is home of one of the top BMX tracks in the United States. This track hosts the USA BMX Gator National each year. Points earned at the Elite Level at this event are utilized for qualifying for the 2020 Olympics for each rider. Andre and his family credit the city of Oldsmar for building such a great BMX facility. Family is the single most important influence in a child’s life, and Andre’s parents support and encouragement have definitely made a huge difference in his life. “My parents are the biggest influence on my life. Unlike a lot of parents who force their kids into college and other things, they allowed me to take a shot at my dream and I feel so blessed for that,”
said Andre. His mother’s Peruvian citizenship has also played a big factor in Andre’s professional career. “Having a dual citizenship with the country of Peru, where my mother was born, has played a huge factor in my life, and has allowed me to ride for
the Peruvian National Cycling Team,” said Andre. He has recently represented Peru in the South American Games in Cochabamba, Bolivia and aspires to medal in the 2019 PAn-American Games in Lima, Peru in July of next year. In 2016, Andre won the
National Championship in Peru. “I also won several state titles as an amateur and placed top 25 in the country several times.” Having a positive support system is key for anyone trying to excel and reach for their dreams and Andre has been blessed with an incredible group encouraging individuals. “I’d like to thank John and Blake Sawyer for providing me with the best BMX products in the world; Ssqueared Bicycles
and Answer products. My family of course, as they all support me so well, and my amazing and caring group of friends who all push each other to be better every day,” said Andre. Andre’s plans as of now, include finishing off a great season with the help of his coach, Domingos Lammoglia, and recuperating from a sports related injury. “I tore my PCL in my right knee about four moths ago, so I have been trying to
get all my power back from the downtime I had then,” said Andre. He is also preparing for the Pan American Games that will take place in 2019. “With the Pan American Games being held in Peru, I know a lot is expected of me and I’ll be ready to show out when the time comes!” His goal is to qualify and compete in the 2020 games in Tokyo, Japan. Oldsmar could possibly have an Olympian! I am personally very excited for Andre and wish him nothing but the best in the competition. I will refrain myself from saying “Break a leg,” because we all know it could happen… so good luck Andre! When questioned about his main goals and expectations Andre had this to say, “I want what just about every BMX rider who takes it seriously wants… an Olympic Gold Medal! So that definitely is my main goal! I also have goals of becoming a world finalist and contender for USA BMX Pro Series #1 Pro Title.” With such ambitions and determined mindset, we’re pretty sure Andre will succeed in achieving all his goals. With every dream there’s obstacles though, and even though Peru pays for most of Andre’s travels and entrance fees, they cannot fund him entirely. This is where Andre has thought out of the box. He established an S corporation “LaCroix BMX LLC,” in hopes to get corporate sponsorship from local companies. “In
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exchange I will advertise the company via Instagram, Facebook and on my Jersey and number plate all US and International races, including the Pan-American games,” said Andre. “For major sponsors I Will be giving back to the community in the name of the sponsor by hosting a one-day BMX clinic at a local track for free to all riders in the name of the sponsor.” The reason for the S corporation is so that a sponsor could utilize the sponsorship for marketing and tax purposes. Andre wants every young athlete out there to “Reach for the stars! As cheesy as it sounds, don’t let anyone put you down and work hard every day!” Fantastic words of encouragement for any young kid with hopes and dreams of making it big in a particular sport.` Andre concluded his interview with the following message to the community; “Please come out to the local track in Oldsmar, it’s taken me all over the world! I have also opened my own company ‘LaCroix BMX’ in hopes of finding cooperation’s that are willing to help me meet my goals. I will also be marketing all companies who support me.” You can contact Andre directly by emailing him at lacroixbmx@gmail.com with any marketing inquiries. You can also follow him on instagram @andrelacroix.
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Bakas Equestrian Center Brings Dreams to Life for Handicapped Riders
By Lisa Stephens
Since 1987, Bakas Equestrian Center has been providing an opportunity for handicapped students to learn to ride, compete or fulfill their dreams of recreational horse riding. “We meet their needs,” said Danni Johnson, Senior Recreation Therapist, of the handicapped riders at the facility. Danni has been with the facility since she was 16 years old. “I was a barn brat,” he revealed. But this “barn brat,” who started as a volunteer herself, has since become one of the experienced staff members among students at the facility. Back in 1987, John Bakas approached Hillsborough County about opening a facility that would provide handicapped students an opportunity to ride horses. Today, this county owned facility, along with a non- profit group, which provides funding for equipment, scholarships for students and maintenance for the hooves of the horses enables handicapped students to come and experience an opportunity for therapy or recreational riding they can’t get anywhere else. According to Danni, the students who come to ride regularly range in ages from 4 to 78 years old. “We even have veterans and MS patients who come for therapy rides,” she said. She also explained their biggest population of riders is diagnosed with autism. “We provide a program for each rider,” she explained. “Some are geared for Special Olympics
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and some are here for general recreational riding,” she said. She went on to explain that the Special Olympics are for those who suffer with mental impairments. To accommodate the students who did fall within that category, but still wanted to compete, their original Program Director, Beth Harre and, another staff member Pat Vannetta, created the Challenge Show. This was created 15 years ago. The Challenge Show enables students with physical challenges, such as a loss of limb, blindness or paralysis to compete as well. If students do not fall under the “mental impairment” requirement of the Special Olympics, this event would allow them to compete. Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Look no further than Bakas Horses for Handicapped. If you’re a high school student, hours served at this facility qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship. They do welcome students as well as adult volunteers. If you have a passion for horses and a love to help the handicapped, this is certainly the place for you! Volunteers range in age from 12 to older. No horse experience is necessary and the staff will train you on the skills you’ll need to help the organization. To get started as a volunteer, visit the website to download the volunteer application. Volunteer activities include cleaning out the barn area, prepare the horses for classes, grooming and assisting with arts and craft activities with students. If you’re still looking for an opportunity to help, but
can’t put in the hours to show up physically, there are many sponsorship opportunities. Consider sponsoring one of their 15 horses that help handicapped students! According to Danni, it costs the facility $120 per horse every six weeks to keep them in shoes! There are many levels of sponsorship you can provide. Overall costs for each horse is $3000 per year. They welcome monthly and yearly sponsorship for each of their horses. Sponsorship covers Ferrier costs and equipment for each horse. The horses on site are all donated. Kermit, 27 was donated when his owner went away to college. According to Danni, “She still visits on a regular basis when she’s home from college.” They welcome donated horses, but advise these horses are used for handicapped students. “We can’t take injured or broken animals
because we can’t afford the vet bills for that and we are not a ‘rescue’ facility,” she said. According to Danni, working with students is the best part of her job. “I love to put the rider with the horse that best suits them,” she said. To see the excitement on the faces of their students is her reward. “For our Special Olympics students, their accomplishment is our accomplishment. We feel what they feel,” she expressed. And for the parents of these students, Danni said they’re all so appreciative. “We have parents who come to us and explain that their child isn’t verbal, but after several lessons, we see them giving commands to their horses.” Regular sessions can range from weekly to monthly sessions. Sessions include trail rides, games, arts and crafts and riding lessons. The lessons are geared specifically to each student. If students
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express an interest in Special Olympics or other competitive opportunities, they’re paired with a horse and a plan to meet those goals. “We push them to meet the max of their potential,” said Danni. “This is a sport the handicapped can compete in and it gives them an obtainable goal to work for,” she said. She went on to explain that many even excel at the goals each student sets for themselves. Bakas Equestrian Center is currently searching for sponsors for their upcoming fundraiser horse show. Bakas
Charity Open Pleasure Circuit Series will be held at Lake Park. Please visit their website for more information on how you can help with that endeavor and other volunteer and sponsorship opportunities. Bakas Equestrian Center for Handicapped is located at 11510 Whisper Lake Trail, Tampa 33626. Visit their website at bakasridingcenter.com to learn more about sponsorship and volunteer opportunities or call 813-264-3890.
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Busch Gardens® Concert Series
The longest-running concert series at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay returns in 2019 with new acts and returning favorites for park guests to enjoy beginning January 7
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through March 16. Each Monday through Saturday, guests can enjoy incredible live music spanning from the 1950s to today, including a dazzling cirque show and ballroom
dancing. Live performances are scheduled throughout the day in the climatecontrolled Stanleyville Theater from the following
world-class acts: Cirque Vertigo featuring The Wallenda Duo: January 7 -12 & March 11 – 16 The eccentric Cirque Vertigo production creates
an experience unlike any other. From effortless aerial feats to adrenalinepumping balancing acts, this award-winning group combines strength, balance, humor, skill and
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grace into a display for all ages. ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music Of ABBA: January 14 – 19 Founded by Vicky Zetterberg in the heart of Sweden in 1995, ARRIVAL from Sweden has quickly become one of the world’s most popular ABBA show band. The band has toured in over 55 countries, appearing on TV and radio shows across the globe. Relive the ABBA spirit by singing along to such classics as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance and many more!
60s with chart-topping hits such as Silhouettes, The Stroll and Little Darlin. The Diamonds combine elements jazz, rock, and pop to create a timeless performance. Ballroom with a Twist: February 11 – 16 America’s favorite touring dance show is back in 2019 with all of your favorite, classic numbers along with dazzling new choreography starring Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars, plus finalists from So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol.
Thomas McClary: The Commodores Experience: January 21 – 26 A singer, musician, writer, producer, and performer, Thomas McClary founded the legendary funk and soul band Commodores in 1968. The Grammy-winning group spent a decade on top of the charts. Enjoy smash hits like Brick House, Easy and Zoom at the Stanleyville Theatre this January.
The 5th Dimension: February 18 – 23 After the launch of their 1967 hit Up Up and Away, the 5th Dimension catipulted to stardom, winning several Grammy Awards and launching worldwide tours. Head over to the Stanleyville Theatre this February to enjoy iconic hits such as One Less Bell To Answer, Wedding Bell Blues and Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In.
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: January 28 - February 2 Visiting from across the pond, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone is an English beat rock band that has been changing the face of music since 1964. The British Invasion band has sold 52 million records and recorded 24 gold hits. Dance along to classic hits such as I’m Henry VIII, I Am and Dandy in a show that will send you back to the 1960s.
Eaglemania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band: February 25 – March 2 Since their inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their stunning five part harmony and their uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles. Their show at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will consist of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.
The Diamonds: February 4 – 9 Relive the exemplary sound of the 1950s and early 1960s with the kings of that classic rock and roll sound at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! The vocal quartet The Diamonds took America by storm in the 50s and early
her career with three consecutive platinum albums with hits like Five Minutes, What Part of No and I Didn’t Know My Own Strength. Don’t miss your favorite performer! Priority Seating options are available for either the 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. show times for every Real Music, Real Masters act. Reservations can be made online or in park starting at $9.99 per person plus tax. Catch every show all season with a new Busch Gardens Annual Pass including benefits to enjoy
exciting events, world-class coasters, and up-close animal encounters. From Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, guests can select the pass with perks they want most, with value pricing to fit any budget. For a limited-time, Busch Gardens Annual Passes start as low as $10.99 per month for Florida residents. In 2019, Pass Members can look forward to a year full of fun and unique benefits during the park’s 60th anniversary celebration, including exclusive Member ride time for the spring opening of Tigris, Florida’s tallest launch coaster.
Lorrie Morgan: March 4 – March 9 Selling more than 12 million records worldwide, Lorrie Morgan has been an icon of the country music scene with a career that spans four decades. She was the first woman in her genre to begin
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FOR SOME, IT IS THAT DREADED TIME OF YEAR AGAIN... By Karen Wiseman This year will have its own special challenges beginning with the completely re-vamped 1040 tax form. Almost every taxpayer will be affected by the largest tax reform since 1986. At Wiseman Tax & Bookkeeping, we can help make tax time as painless as possible. Navigating the tax maze… One of the most significant changes this year is the discontinuation of the individual exemption and standard deduction.
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It has been replaced with one deduction amount based on your filing status. Taxpayers filing under Head of Household will come under new scrutiny and additional forms and documentation will be required for this filing status. In the past, if you had filed on a 1040A or 1040EZ you will not be able to do that this year as they are no longer available. Everyone will now file on the new 1040. If you have a domestic business, Section 199A creates a special deduction for Qualified Business Income (QBI) for those who meet the criteria.
Hiring a Tax Pro The tax code isn’t the only thing that Americans must deal with to complete their taxes. According to the Tax Foundation there are about 7.7 million words of tax regulations from the
IRS and 60,000 pages of case law. Most taxpayers do not have the time or the research tools to read the volumes of material that are added or deleted from the tax code each year. Although CPA’s
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are thought of as the primary tax guru’s in the mainstream public, Enrolled Agents, who have been around since 1884, specialize in taxation. In fact, Enrolled Agents are the only Federally licensed tax practitioners specializing in taxation. They also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Because an EA’s license is issued Federally, they are not limited to individual states. This enables them to prepare returns in all 50 states. Enrolled Agents must complete a significant amount of tax related continuing education each year to maintain their license, earning them the tagline “Americas Tax Experts.”
Accounting services Because taxes are intrinsically intertwined with accounting most EA’s also provide accounting services year-round. Our firm is no different. We can work with you to provide a range of options based on your individual business needs and reporting obligations. While many small businesses are in the throes of creating a business that is successful, they often miss the crucial details of keeping accurate accounting records. The most important thing a business can do is maintain an accurate recordkeeping system. We can work with you throughout the year, not just during tax season. We can advise you on planning issues, business
assets, lease or purchase of vehicles, and reasonable compensation issues. Tax Problems? You don’t have to go it alone. Because Wiseman Tax is an Enrolled Agent firm, we understand the tax laws and will work with you to resolve your tax issues whether you received a correspondence letter or a lien notice. The best part is that you never have to talk to the IRS. We handle all tax matters including non-filed returns, audit representation and trust fund tax issues. If you are looking for someone to provide accounting services, an expert in tax or someone to help you understand an IRS notice, give us a call
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(727) 372-7744. Wiseman Tax & Bookkeeping is a local Enrolled Agent firm. We are located 7747 Mitchell Boulevard in Trinity and help clients in all areas of tax preparation as well as accounting services for small to medium sized businesses. Be aware - the IRS corresponds primarily through the US mail. If you are contacted via phone or email do not give out any personal information and do not open any email attachments. Instead contact the IRS at 800829-1040 to confirm they have a legitimate need to contact you. You can also forward suspicious emails to phishing@irs.gov.
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Kym-Mani King-Driven to Excel! By Gregg Schindler Kym-Mani King is a senior at JW Mitchell High School and landed a football scholarship to Iowa State, a Division 1 school. King’s dream started when he moved to Florida at age 7. Kym-Mani’s friends played Pee Wee football ball and King asked his mom if he could play Pee Wee football too, but his Mom wouldn’t let him. She didn’t want him to get hurt. Kym-Mani persisted until his mom gave in. Kym-Mani fell in love with the sport and dedicated most of his free time trying to improve his skills in pursuit of being the best. Kym-Mani is very focused and dedicated to his sport. In addition to his school work, he is constantly working to reach the next level. He works out with weights, does field skills, runs and puts everything he has into each and every practice. His coach, Andy Schmitz said, “If I had to pick one word to describe Kym-Mani it would be driven. He has been driven ever since he walked onto this campus as a freshman. He wants to be great and has very high expectations of himself.” Football has taught King to be an excellent communicator. He said, “When new kids come to play on the team, they join the family.” He teaches new kids the ropes and leads by example. He explains the philosophy, the plays
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and helps them through the learning curve. King knows that this is a skill that will help him not just in football but in life. Coach Schmitz said, “I am going to miss Kym-Mani as a role model
for the younger kids. As Kym-Mani has gotten older, I’ve been able to point to him and tell underclassmen work as hard as Kym-Mani works!” It was King’s sophomore
year when he realized what his coaches already knewthat he could play at the next level. King played 7 on 7 in the off season and he saw that he could hang with the big boys and that
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he was just as good. This made King hungry! For the first time he could visualize himself playing at the next level. King said, “Playing 7 on 7 has really helped me to progress. To be the
best you have to surround yourself with the best. This helps me elevate my skills.” King also said he trusts the process and trusts his coaches at JW Mitchell to guide him and push him to
reach new limits. From that point on, Kym-Mani knew what he wanted. He wanted football to be his career. He said, “I eat, drink and sleep football. There is no time more anything else. I’m all in!” King said his most memorable experience in high school was playing varsity as a freshman. Mitchell was playing Sunlake High school for the District Championship. Sunlake had their top receivers in and they needed one touchdown to win the game. They underestimated King, the young freshman and threw on his side three times, but they couldn’t get passed King. Mitchell won the game and was District Champions. Coach Andy Schmitz stated King’s biggest contribution to the team was his willingness to play quarterback this year. “Many kids that are highly recruited wouldn’t be willing
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to learn a new position and take the chance of not looking as good on film. He wanted to do anything to help our team win.” In just a few short months, Kym-Mani will be off to Iowa State and play for Coach Matt Campbell, in the Big 12. He will have to adjust to the cold weather, and transition to playing on the college level. I asked King what he expects playing for Iowa for the Big 12. He said, “I really don’t expect anything. All I know is that I am not going up there to just play. I’m going there to win!” King certainly possess the winner’s mentality. Kings goals is to get his bachelor’s degree in three years and then play in the NFL. He has achieved the first step toward achieving his goal with a D1 scholarship. Look for KymMani King next year playing for Iowa State. JANUARY 2019 27
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Roman Empire thousands of years ago and is still being used today? Through their education and training, they learned how medical marijuana works in the human body - through the Endocannabinoid system which regulates the balance of all the other systems in the body, from electrical activity in the brain, the immune system to intestinal function. In fact, every mammal on the planet has this in their bodies - it is part of us and is a part of nature and most importantly, IT WORKS! November of 2016, the amendment to legalize marijuana passed by a whopping 71% more than any other amendment in Florida history. Even though the federal government continues to classify marijuana as a schedule I drug (having no medicinal value), a more enlightened Florida electorate passed the amendment. People have pushed passed the stereotype of a long-haired, sandal-clad hippie getting “high” and are
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pursuing medical marijuana for their suffering. They are in pain, afflicted with crippling diseases such as Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis. These patients do not want to get “high;” they just want relief from their symptoms. Medical marijuana can offer this. After forming their medical marijuana clinic, Trinity ReLeaf, they realized that much misinformation still exists about medical marijuana. It is not “smoking pot.” Smoking burning leaves of any kind has detrimental health effects; doctors are not going to recommend this. To the advantage of the consumer, medical marijuana in the state of Florida is highly regulated. It is a “vertical” process. The seeds are planted in Florida, harvested here. The active compounds are extracted here, and the dispensaries are here also. Every seed is numbered and followed through plant adulthood. Furthermore, dispensaries are required by law
to have an independent, thirdparty lab test their products for purity and the absence of harmful chemical like insecticides. Recreational marijuana offers no such assurances. Another benefit is its safety. No one in the history of mankind has ever died from an overdose of marijuana alone. Approximately 128 people die every day in America from opioid overdose (oxycodone, Vicodin, fentanyl, etc.). Medical marijuana is safe and, even if large doses are ingested, no long-lasting detrimental effects are incurred. In the past, marijuana has been categorized as a “gateway” drug to using other drugs. Trinity ReLeaf physicians refute this. “It should be seen as an “exit” drug - a medicine to help people get off harmful medicine like Percocet, Xanax, Valium and Tramadol.” Unfortunately, trying to wade through the state bureaucratic morass associated with getting a medical marijuana registry card can be daunting. This is where Trinity ReLeaf excels. They are
committed to excellent patient service. They walk their patients through the legal system, provide education regarding medical marijuana and even see their patients in their first follow-up visit at no-charge to ensure they are getting the outcomes they desire and provide more guidance, if necessary. In short, they truly care about their patients. Trinity Releaf has several educators on-site who spend the time the patient needs to become comfortable managing their medical marijuana. They screen potential patients and offer a money-back-guarantee on their certifications. What can qualify someone for medical marijuana? The list includes: anxiety, depression, chronic pain of any type, cancer of any type, insomnia, Crohn’s disease, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, to name a few. How do you get started? Simply go to www.trinityreleaf. com and fill out their brief form and you will be contacted within one business day. Alternatively,
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Dr Ferreira (left) and Dr Vieira (right) a patient can call directly (727-645-6900) during normal business hours (8 AM to 5 PM) and many times can be seen within the week, if not the same day. Dr. Ferreira and Dr. Vieira and their caring, professional staff are
here to serve you; conveniently located at 2044 Trinity Oaks Boulevard, Suite 220, Trinity, Florida. Don’t suffer needlessly when help is as close as a phone call away. Call Trinity ReLeaf, your home for relief through medical marijuana.
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on Duck slough Blvd behind outback, Dermatologist Liza Brown, D.O., F.A.A.D., specializes in skin cancer detection and removal, cosmetic Botox, fillers, chemical peels, fat destruction, as well as diagnosing and treating difficult skin cases. Dr. Brown is a proud Trinity, FL native and she is Board Certified by the American Academy of Dermatology. “I was inspired to become a dermatologist to help my grandfather who had suffered from severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for most of his life,” says Dr. Brown, who completed her medical school training in Bradenton, FL and her residency training in Miami, Fl with some of the country’s best cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatologists. “I knew once I finished my training I wanted to come home and give back to my community.” Most of us place a huge amount of confidence in our doctors, entrusting them with our health, and at times, our very lives. Patients are in a vulnerable position, with the balance of power often tipped in favor of your healthcare provider. This is why open twoway communication, trust, and mutual respect are essential in doctor-patient relationships. You wouldn’t want someone you don’t trust handling small everyday matters for you, much less diagnosing and treating any possible health condition. For Dr. Brown trust is the foundation of her relationship with each one of her patients. She is professional, caring and attentive. Dr. Brown will carefully listen to all your concerns and make you feel at ease. “I treat my patients like I would treat my own family,” says Dr. Brown. “I use the most up to date treatment guidelines and advanced medical treatments to get my patients the best results possible. Every patient is seen by me, the physician. We don’t aim for quantity, we aim for quality and I think that makes all the difference in the world.” Nearly half of Americans over age 65 have some type of skin disease. Skin diseases are often serious, and many can
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actually be fatal. Melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer, is increasing at the fastest rate of all cancers in the United States. Many people believe that it develops only in sun-exposed areas, has to be raised, develops only in a mole, and occurs only in light skinned people and the elderly, but none of that is correct. In fact, melanoma can occur even in teenagers, may occur on skin that does not have any moles, may be completely flat, develop on any part of your body, and not cause any symptoms. Melanoma can therefore fly under the radar unless you look for it. “I perform full skin exams and use dermoscopy as a tool to aid me in skin cancer detection,” says Dr. Brown. “I also offer dermtech non-invasive sticker biopsies for borderline lesions.” Full body skin exams take roughly 30 minutes, if any procedure is needed, then it may take a little longer. There is no case too big or too small for Dr. Brown, she is ready to tackle and solving them all. “I enjoy treating and solving difficult dermatology cases. The ability to have bedside diagnostics such as simple skin Scraping and millimeter biopsy techniques allows for rapid diagnoses of cutaneous rashes, infections and skin cancers. Every day it’s like having an exciting new puzzle to solve. Our fast biopsy result rate allows for a quick resolution to the patient’s problem and being able to treat most dermatological issues, and occasionally cure them is very rewarding.” As for the best part of her profession Dr. Brown says, “I love being able to build relationships with my patients, help them feel and look better, and increase their self-esteem.”
can have dangerous consequences. Exposure to UV radiation causes the skin to create more melanin, which gives you that beautiful tanned look. Although you may love having that golden appearance, that color shows your skin cells have been damaged. UV exposure can lead to: 1) Signs of premature aging, such as lines and wrinkles 2) Brown spots or discoloration 3) Lax skin 4) Skin Cancer “Signs of sun damage include deep tan, leathery appearance, dry, cracked, wrinkled skin, with discoloration as well as many areas of freckling, nevi, mixed with pink scaled areas of precancerous and possibly cancerous
cells,” says Dr. Brown. “You will notice thinning of the skin, loss of
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sure your nevi have a nice smooth border and don’t look jagged or like a cloud. C stands for color. Any new pigment brown or black in an existing lesion that creates more than one color . D stands for diameter. Anything greater than a pencil eraser or 6mm needs to be monitored . And Finally E stands for evolution. Or anything changing , itching, bleeding. That last rule really goes for any skin cancers . If you have a lesion that is new, looks like a pimple but doesn’t resolve , not going away, a scab that comes and goes or any rough scaly patches you should come in for an exam . There are melanomas that are amelanotic which means no pigment , so if you see a new pink spot in a sun damaged area it’s important to have that checked out. You can see with the many forms of skin cancer presentations why it’s so important to get an exam by a qualified physician who has spent years studying the skin.” elasticity and easy bruising.” Protect yourself from the sun and don’t let the desire for sun-kissed skin ruin your health. “Living in the Sunshine State it is important to get a skin exam at least once yearly. I highly encourage using sunblock to prevent sun damage, skin cancer, signs of aging, loss of elasticity and wrinkles, pigment, melanoma, sunspots and many more conditions,” says Dr. Brown. “Remembering to apply sunscreen, at least SPF 30 every single day, regardless if you’re spending time outdoors will keep your skin looking young and cancer free. I recommend different sunscreens according to my patient’s skin type; Elta MD, La Roche Posay, Neutrogena, Obagi and Revision are all amazing sunscreens in different forms for different patients with different skin issues. Wearing a hat and sun shirt as well as staying in the shade or avoiding sun exposure between 10:00am - 4:00pm is the best way to prevent sun damage.”Daily sunscreen and a nightly topical Retin-A or Vitamin A derivative are great anti-aging treatments. “Ideally, in a perfect world, you would want to wash your face in
the morning with a PH balanced cleanser,” says Dr. Brown. “Apply your daily sunscreen, moisturizers and a topical Vitamin C (If you’re non-acne prone). At night time, wash your face again and apply your nightly Retin-A, eye cream, neck cream and if pigment prone, then possibly other night time formulations as well. As we start to age wrinkles become more prominent, facial fat begins to droop, pigment darkens and bone loss occurs. We can correct these problems with neurotoxin such as Botox, fillers, fat dissolving Kybella, Sculptra, chemical peels, microneedling and lasers.” ABCDE Rule Dr. Brown recommends her patients to check their own skin and get familiarized with their own moles and body at least once a month. She also mentions following the ABCDE rule for noticing weird moles. “The ABCDE rule is a guideline to evaluate for early melanoma or dysplastic, atypical moles,” says Dr. Brown. “A stands for Asymmetry , you want to make sure your moles aka Nevi are perfectly round . B stands for border. It’s important to make
Your Diet Affects Your Skin Sure, your diet keeps your body slim and healthy, but its impact doesn’t stop there. The food you eat-from wrinklefighting antioxidants in fruits and vegetables to hydrating healthy fats in fish-may matter to your skin almost as much as it does to your waistline. While skin inflammation can be attributed to sun damage, many a times it is the foods we consume that are the real monsters behind inflamed skin. Sugar, processed meats, dairy, sodas, fried foods and gluten may all affect your skin in negative ways. Everything you consume can either benefit or hurt your body. “Eating nutrientrich whole foods, grains and health fats as well as drinking plenty of water, getting enough rest and exercise are good for your whole body, including your skin,” says Dr. Brown. “While many other people report flares with different foods, they may be more prone to acne when eating those certain items. Rosacea, a common skin disorder, will flare with increased temperature foods, spicy foods and alcohol. While there are other diseases such as Dermatitis herpetiformis
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that are caused by gluten sensitivity.” Skin Cancer Checkups Can Save Your Life If you haven’t been to a dermatologist in a while, or ever… If your acne is not responding to an over-thecounter skin treatment, if you want to get a skin cancer screen, if you have eczema, psoriasis, visible skin damage, redness, itching, scars, stretch marks, if your nails are breaking or you are experiencing hair loss, then it is time to schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown. Remember… regular checkups for skin cancer can save your life. You can talk to Dr. Brown regarding any concerns you have about almost any condition that is affecting your appearance. Before scheduling please check with your health insurance plan to find out what services are covered and whether you need a referral from your primary care physician. Write down a list of any medications and supplements you’re currently taking and bring a list of questions and concerns to discuss. “My friendly staff and I look forward to getting to know you and your family, and improving your skin health,” says Dr. Brown. Dermatology Associates, Liza Brown, D.O., F.A.A.D., is located at 2160 Duck Slough Blvd STE 103, Trinity, FL 34655. Call (727) 807-9070 to schedule your appointment. Visit https:// dermdrbrown.com/ for more information.
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