Vol. 7, Issue 10, October 2018
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Making A Real Difference Florida Orthopaedic Institute By Tom Bostock Orthopedic injuries are a reality of daily life. Strains, sprains, slips, falls and sports-related injuries are everyday occurrences, but when they do happen, it is important to consult the leading experts for all your post-injury treatment and care. As one of the largest orthopedic group in Florida, Florida Orthopaedic Institute attracts some of the most talented physicians and surgeons
in the orthopedic field, employing state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge techniques to aid in your recovery. Their mission is simple: to provide excellence in clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience in an environment that fosters growth through teaching, education, and research in all aspects of musculoskeletal medicine; lofty ideals realized every day for the patients of Florida Orthopaedic
Institute. With patient care as their primary focus, these skilled medical professionals provide the best orthopedic
My Greek Corner - An Authentic Taste of Greece in Your Neighborhood By Carla Selby Great news for Greek lovers! If you’ve been on the lookout for truly authentic, fresh and affordable Greek food, we’ve found the perfect place for you! And no, you don’t have to drive all the way to Tarpon Springs to experience it. This magnificent place is right here in your neck of the woods. Conveniently located at 3150 Tampa Rd, My Greek Corner opened its doors on August 13, 2018, and has finally brought some much-needed Opa to the See “Greek Corner” on page 14
solutions for all bone, joint, ligament and muscle injuries. See “Florida Ortho” on page 10
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor........................5 Don’t Eat That Homemade Cookie! - Tips For Safe Trick or Treating.............................6-7 KEYSTONE PREP HIGH SCHOOL - Unique Learning styles for unique students..12-13 Fish the Best, Fish a Yellowfin! Call Captain Matt!...................18
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Whether you want to be terrified by zombies at haunted houses, (safely) collect as much candy as possible with your little ones, impress neighbors with the best Halloween decor or show off your best costume at a local party, you’re in for a treat! With events such as Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens, an original Halloween (1978) showing at the Tampa Theatre on Wednesday, October 31st and a showing of Hocus Pocus on Saturday, October 28th, and many fantastic Halloween parties and pub crawls, you will have to pick and choose which local event(s) you’d want to partake in. As for me, even though I am Catholic, I’ve celebrated Halloween in the past and will continue to do so. Although, for the longest time I believed it was frowned upon, and I would feel guilty when wearing costumes and celebrating with friends. Tired of feeling remorse and being confused about the meaning of Halloween, I decided to do some major research to find out what Catholics truly believe about Halloween. For those who don’t know, Halloween is short for All Hallow’s Eve. It’s the vigil of All Saints (All Hallows) Day. All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation, and thus a major feast on the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. Halloween (October 31st) is connected with All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd). These 3 days taken together are known as the “Days of
the Dead,” a trim of feasts also called Allhallowtide, Hallowtide, or Hallowmas (‘Hallow’ means to honor as holy.) Halloween is, therefore, the first day of Allhallowtide, the time of year when the living honors all the dead in Christ: all the saints in heaven, as well as all the holy souls detained in purgatory in their way to heaven. Catholics historically believed that on these “Days of the Dead,” the veil between heaven, hell, and purgatory is the thinnest. It is also a strong reminder for the faithful of the reality of heaven and hell, the saints and the damned, demons and angels, and the holy souls suffering in purgatory. As to contrary popular believe Halloween is actually a Catholic holiday and does not have its origins in paganism, Samhain, Celtic/Druidic festivals or Satanism. This common misconception is modern anti-Catholic propaganda and has no basis in historical facts. The true substance of Halloween belongs to the Catholic Church. It was the English, Irish, and French immigrants that came to America who brought their variety of local Catholic customs with them; Dressing up for Halloween comes from the French; Jack-o-Lanterns come from the Irish (originally carved turnips); and the English begged from door to door for “Soul Cakes,” promising to pray for the departed loved ones of those who gave them these treats, the roots of trick-or-treating.
All those traditions converged and evolved in the American melting pot. The contemporary version of Halloween that glorifies the demonic with emphasis on violence, horror, and sensuality is definitely not traditional and is pulling away from a friendly and faithful celebration of this essential religious holiday. It is true that Halloween has been extremely corrupted and hypercommercialized, just like Christmas and Easter, but, just as that should never stop us Catholics from fully celebrating the great feasts of the Church the Catholic way, or from enjoying Halloween as a celebration of the great feast of All Saints. Halloween can be what you make of it. Whether you are Catholic or not, this major celebration should be about following your own traditions. And, of course, about having fun with your loved ones in the safest possible way. Many churches all over Tampa Bay are holding family-friendly celebrations and pot-lucks this October. I personally attend Sacred Heart in downtown Tampa, and they are holding a Fall Festival on Sunday, October 21st at their North Campus location from 11:30am to 3:30pm. There will be a climbing wall, a petting zoo, a bounce house, and more. So plan ahead and check with your local church and enjoy some fall fun. Happy Halloween! Carla Selby.
Don’t Eat That Homemade Cookie! Tips For Safe Trick or Treating By Carla Selby With Halloween approaching, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, and guardians should be mindful of how to keep their little ones safe on the most ghoulish of nights. As a concerned aunt of an adorable 3-year-old nephew that will be trick or treating in the community where my husband and I recently moved in, I wanted to be aware of any special precautions I should take before taking him trick-ortreating. I promise this will not be a long and boring article, just a very short one to give you a few tips to make it a safe and fun evening for all. I did a lot of research online and these were the top 10 tips I found for safe trickor-treating: First and foremost, make sure your children don’t go trick-or-treating on an empty tummy, otherwise, they would be tempted to snack on treats before their goody bags gets sorted out. Give them a light meal or healthy snack before they head out. 1. Before you leave your house, check out if the area you live in has a sex offender database. This is an obvious one, but just don’t go knocking on a registered
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offender’s door for candy. If your child is allowed to go out alone or with friends, then make sure they know and understand what an offender is and that they must stay away from that house (even if they have the best decorations of all the houses and are giving out the “best” candy). 2. Use the Buddy System. It seems like common sense, but many kids are telling us they are walking around by themselves. If your child does not have a group, you need to go with them or find an adult supervisor to accompany them. Many kids say their parents claim they “have” to stay home to give out candy. That’s not a good excuse. Set a time you will walk around with your child, and then come home and give out candy. A win-win to keeping your child safe. While you’re out, remember that
the international signal for “no candy” is a porch light turned off. 3. If they are going by themselves or with an older sibling make sure your kids only go to people’s homes you know and trust. We know that a lot of children are allowed to go to every house in their neighborhood… but it’s also important to remember “stranger danger.” If you fear that your children will be tempted to knock on stranger houses, then make sure you’re with them. Of course, not every unknown neighbor out there is dangerous or a registered sex offender, but you should be safe rather than sorry. The best thing to do for your family is to know your neighbors before it comes time to trick or treat. 4. Make sure your kids know to never
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get home and you can sit down and sort through it. Also, tell your little ones not to accept-and especially not to eat anything that isn’t commercially wrapped. Do not allow them to accept or eat any homebaked goods he or she may receive, even if those chocolate chip cookies smell great and look spookilicious.
ever go into anyone’s house. There are some pretty frightening stories about kids knocking on the door and being told to come inside and get candy. Even if our children may not understand the danger of going into a house, you do. So before your child goes trick or treating, sit down and have a discussion about the rules. 5. Enforce a “Do not eat” rule until they come back home. This is particularly important if you have a little one with any allergies. Check your kids’ candy before they are allowed to eat it. A good rule is that no candy can be eaten before they
6. Advise your children to avoid petting unfamiliar dogs or puppies. Even though puppies are extremely cute, they still have teeth and may be scared from all the commotion. As a rule, your children should never pet a dog without your permission, the owner’s permission and the dog’s permission. 7. If you’re not going to be with your children, make sure you set up designated times for them to “check-in” with you. Make sure they each have a fully charged cell phone with the ringer volume turned all the way up for them to hear. Texts don’t suffice, make them call you. 8. Walk on the sidewalk if there is one. In neighborhoods with no sidewalk, always walk in the opposite direction of traffic so
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you can see the cars coming. Otherwise, you might drive the trick or treat trail. If they are walking, especially on the street and wearing dark costumes, a flashlight is a must. Adhesive reflectors attached to the costume are good too, but even more fun for the kids are glow stick necklaces. 9. Tell your kids not to talk to anyone driving by in a car. Remind them that adults should not be asking kids for help or directions; they should be asking other adults. If approached by an adult stranger, they should report this to a trusted grownup immediately. I’ve never been more excited about Halloween than I am now. I lived over 10 years in a small South Tampa condo and I never received a single knock on my door on Halloween nights from trick or treaters. This year will be our first year celebrating it on a very kid friendly, family-oriented neighborhood, and I may or may not dress up like a zombie myself and go all over the place with my little nephew. Thanks for reading, have a fun and safe Halloween!
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The level of the care that they provide is a direct reflection on the quality of the staff employed by Florida Orthopaedic Institute. Physicians and surgeons are board certified. This is the extra step requiring the certification of the skills in their specialties by a board of their peers. Surgeons also have fellowship training for an additional year in their orthopedic sub-specialties: hand, spine, foot, ankle, and trauma, to name a few of their many areas of expertise. With a philosophy of first employing all non-surgical methods to increase mobility and function, including medication, bracing, injections, physical/ occupational therapy, and inhouse chiropractic treatment, surgery only becomes the final solution when other options prove ineffective. With 150 health care professionals including 40 board certified and fellowship trained physicians and orthopedic surgeons, as well as 60 physicians’ assistants and advance-trained registered nurses, Florida Orthopaedic Institute has an impressive array of medical professionals to treat any orthopedic injury. Based in North Tampa, there are 9 more locations conveniently located throughout the Tampa Bay area including Bloomingdale, Brandon, Brooksville, Citrus Park, Citrus Park, Northdale, Palm Harbor, South Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Sun City. Two of the facilities, North Tampa and Citrus Park, are standalone surgery centers, specially designed for orthopedic surgery. Florida Orthopaedic Institute’s affiliation with 25 area hospitals increases their ability to provide their patients with timely surgical services. Since accidents don’t keep regular business hours, patients who experience an unexpected
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bone, joint or muscle injury can visit the only urgent care centers in Tampa Bay specializing in orthopedics. Our two Urgent Care locations in Brandon and South Tampa are open during both regular business hours and extended hours Monday through Saturday. Florida Orthopaedic Institute Urgent Care provides faster service and lower cost than an emergency room. No appointment is necessary, and all ages are welcome. Florida Orthopaedic Institute is especially proud of its reputation for effectively treating sports injuries by its team of sports injury specialists. With the largest and most advanced sports medicine program in the entire Tampa Bay area, they treat hundreds of Tampa Bay’s residents each week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lightning, Mutiny, Rowdies and Storm, as well as many local schools, and universities have used the Institute for their own team physicians.
As Florida Orthopaedic Institute notes, “We understand the desire to get back into the game and will do everything we can to make that happen safely. Just as every athlete focuses on their particular sport, our Sports Medicine team is dedicated only to sports medicine. This ensures the best possible care and outcome,” a comforting thought when dealing with a sports-related injury. The Institute has the unique ability to provide a full range of sports-related services without the need to refer an injured patient to an outside provider. This aids in the healing process and helps in reducing recovery times. In-house equipment includes advanced X-rays, MRI services, CT and ultrasound diagnostic imaging to help doctors determine the most effective course of treatment for a sports-related injury. Minimally invasive surgery is also available as well as advanced ligament and tendon reconstruction, cartilage repair/restoration, bone and soft tissue repair, and reconstruction.
Regenerative medicine – stem cell and platelet rich plasma – are both options available, in-house, to treat sport-related injuries. With a current emphasis on concussions in sports today, Florida Orthopaedic Institute is on the leading edge of the protocols for concussion evaluation and management. As the institute notes, “Regardless of the injury or level of competition, Florida Orthopaedic Institute team training and experience focuses on a single goal: getting you back in the game.” … and soon. When you suffer an orthopedic injury, there are many choices for treatment, but there is only one Florida Orthopaedic Institute with its 10 convenient locations around the Tampa Bay area. With its doctors nationally known for the quality of their care and expertise, the choice is clear Florida Orthopaedic Institute. Your north Tampa facility is conveniently located in Citrus Park at 6117 Gunn Highway. Stop by or call 813-978-9797 for more information.
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KEYSTONE PREP HIGH SCHOOL - Unique Learning styles for unique students Tucked away on the winding section of Gunn Highway that rolls past several sprawling farms in Odessa, is an extraordinary school that serves students from all over the Tampa Bay area. Some have said it is one of the best kept secrets in Tampa, but to the nearly seventy (and growing) families who know of Keystone Prep High School, it is an amazing resource that pulls together students, many of whom have learning differences stemming from ADHD, dyslexia, high functioning autism, and other challenges, in an educational learning community second to none. Engaging teens to become self-motivated learners is the core of Keystone’s strategy. A personalized learning environment, and a rigorous, engaging curriculum using
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instructional strategies to accommodate individual learning styles in a small learning community works. The school’s mission speaks to its unique place Keystone Prep High School holds among peer institutions throughout the region. That mission is: To offer a different approach to high school, where students with unique learning styles thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The curriculum includes a fully array of educational offerings including dual enrollment opportunities, college preparatory classes, music, virtual classes, visual and fine arts, athletics, world studies, and numerous other subjects. The school is led by an energetic and passionate head of school, Ms. P.J. Petrillo, who came to Keystone Prep High School two years ago. You
can see her eyes sparkle and light up when she discusses
the school. There is no doubt when she starts talking about
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the teens who attend (she knows all of them individually), that her love of her students is what guides her work day in and day out! “To me, being a head of school is not about staying tucked away in a corner office. It’s about making sure each student reaches his or her potential and has the opportunity to grow and develop into a young adult with a bright future ahead” The faculty are expert in their subject matter, but, perhaps more importantly, they are carefully selected for their energy, dynamism, knowledge about how to engage students, and their understanding of working with students who may have learning challenges. The emphasis is on removing barriers, not lowering the bar, while
providing a flexible learning environment that can be individually tailored to ensure each student has an educational experience that best meets his or her needs. Josh Boyle, a student at Keystone Prep, says, “I don’t have a favorite teacher. They are all amazing! But what I like the best about Keystone, is that my teachers are not just there to teach me in class, but to mentor me and help me with lots of different things. They really care about me.” If you would like to learn more about the school, or arrange for a tour, the school is open all summer and has rolling admissions throughout the year. You can also reach the school by email at admissions@ keystoneprep.org.
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Woodlands Square Center in Oldsmar. My Greek Corner offers a fast-casual dining experience with an open kitchen design that allows customers to watch their meal being freshly prepared in front of their eyes. Serving a wide variety of traditional Greek dishes like gyros, moussaka, greek salads, baked pastitsio, dolmades and souvlaki, My Greek Corner is the new place to go for the freshest and most delicious Greek food in the area. This location is extremely convenient, customer service is top notch, the food is delicious and beautifully presented, the place is immaculately clean and, best of all, the prices are very affordable, especially when taking into consideration the big portions they serve you. The owner of this neighborhood gem is Steve Antonatos, along with his son-inlaw, Manolis Halkias serving as general manager. Between them, they have over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business preparing and serving only the finest of foods, and they always strive to make sure your dining experience is of the highest quality. Quite frankly, it’s their passion for making great food that is the secret to their success. The majority of the dishes are freshly prepared from authentic family recipes passed on from previous generations. The spices and marinades Halkias uses on his meats were originally used in Karpathos, Greece by his parents and grandparents. “All of our dishes are made following the original recipes of my Greek ancestors, and that’s why you can taste the difference in our food. It’s all fresh and it’s authentic,” Manolis said. While I was snapping photos of the delicious food Manolis brought for my
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husband and me to try, I saw him walking from one side to the other; he was assisting Steve with the cooking, he was serving and talking to customers and basically ensuring everything was running smoothly. He is a man that wears many hats! I was impressed by the way he genuinely seemed to care about making sure that every single person in the restaurant was enjoying their meal and having a good time. “I greet the customers, I cook, I serve the food, I clean, I do it all! You will see my father and me in law anytime you come in. We’re a small family owned and operated business, and we do it all with love.” I really enjoyed everything I got to try, but my overall favorite dish was hands down the Spanakopita. Even though I live in Tarpon Springs, which I jokingly refer to as the mini Greek Capital of Florida, I have to say I have never had a better spinach pie than at My Greek Corner. This really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses, and herbs, enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough tasted as fresh and authentic as they come. Apparently, I am not the only one who plans on coming back for some more spinach pie. “One of our very first customers, who is now a regular, came in for a Greek Salad, but I convinced him to
try the Spanakopita,” says Manolis. “He said he’s never had one so good! I believe the word he used was ‘memorable,’ and now he comes in once or twice a week for a piece of our spinach pie!” My husband completely devoured and enjoyed the Chicken Skewers, which were served with a side of Greek rice and warm pita bread. I was able to try a few bites of this dish and it was really delicious and juicy. We both shared the Horiatiki, commonly knowns as the “Village Salad.” This lettuce-less salad was as fresh as it gets. Chunks of bright red tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, pepperoncini, black olives, feta cheese smothered with Greek dressing and topped with a delicious potato salad. Yum! If you’re anything like me, and you like to try a little bit of everything, especially when coming to a new place… I suggest you start with the Greek Sampler Appetizer. You’ll be able to try the memorable spanakopita, the dolmades, some delicious gyro meat with pita chips, tzatziki sauce and tiropita (cheese pie).
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Enjoy your meal with a nice cold Greek beer or a glass of wine, and do not dare to leave without trying some of their homemade baklava or rice pudding. It’s the perfect ending to a fantastic authentic Greek meal. My GreekCorner also offers daily specials for under $8.00. It doesn’t get any better than that! But wait… it does… with the majority of the appetizers for under $6 and many lunch and dinner options for under $12.00 you can enjoy a great quality meal without breaking the bank! Although the place has only been open for a few weeks, My Greek Corner has already a great number of regulars who came in to try the place for the very first
time and fell in love with the customer service and the delicious food. Now that I tried the food, I can understand why! “This place is a hidden gem!” says recent customer Charlotte. “I stopped in because it was quick and close by. Little did I know that I was going to discover my new favorite Greek restaurant! The food is DELICIOUS! I am definitely going back again” Ken L. another recent customer says, “This place was awesome, the decor was nice, everything was clean, very good prices, friendly service. The woman who took our order was great, but most of all the food was fantastic. We got lamb gyros and I am still thinking about how perfectly grilled and juicy they were. You could also really taste the homemade tzatziki. Definitely coming back!” Manolis and Steve would like to cordially invite you and your loved ones to try My Greek Corner today. Stop by for a quick lunch with your coworkers, or come by for dinner with your family, friends,
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or maybe with your partner before you catch a movie at the AMC located across the plaza. If you are feeling like staying in and enjoying a nice dinner and netflix at home… good news! My Greek Corner offers delivery through “Bite Squad” or you can call them directly, order ahead of time and come to pick it up yourself whenever it’s ready. “We want to invite everyone to visit us and enjoy a great authentic Greek meal,” says Manolis. “We are new to the neighborhood and relatively new to Tampa, so we would love to meet new people and hopefully make new friends in the community. Since our big opening everyone who has stopped by has been incredibly nice and supportive, so I want to say thank you. I couldn’t be happier and more excited to be here and have the opportunity to serve you.” It’s fresh, It’s delicious, it’s affordable Come to My Greek Corner and Opa! My Greek Corner is located at 3150 Tampa Road #7 @ Woodlands Square Center, Oldster, FL 34677. Visit my-greek-corner.com for more information. Make sure to follow them on Facebook for specials and other news.
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Fish the Best, Fish a Yellowfin! By Capt. Matt Selby We are really proud to announce we are adding a brand new custom-built Yellowfin to our fleet. This is a very exciting time for us because in all honesty, this is the only boat I’ve ever wanted, and we are really excited to share it with our clients. There are certain moments in your life that you can recall like it was yesterday, no matter how much time passes. I remember the first time I saw a Yellowfin…I was in High School and my Dad called me into the living room, “Matt, come in here,” he said, with what I thought was a serious tone. I was 15, so usually when my Dad called me into the room like that I did something he wasn’t happy about. As I walked in, I was racking my brain trying to figure out what I did, or at least what he found out I did wrong. He was glued to the TV. After a few seconds, he said, “Check out the lines on this boat.” He was right; the style was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Now I was glued to the fishing show he was watching as well and couldn’t get over the look of this boat. We noticed it said Yellowfin on the side and since we didn’t have smart phones back then or even high-speed internet, I jumped on my parents desktop and fired up AOL. About 3 minutes later I was online and I searched “Yellowfin Fishing Boat.” 5 minutes after that, a number of photos popped up on
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Yellowfin 29’ just out of the mold
my screen of these beautiful fishing machines. I was drawn to the sleek flowing lines of the boat and the proud front bow. From that day forward I knew I’d own one someday. In August of 2017, we put down our deposit and got on their custom build list. Yellowfin custom builds each boat, one by one, to ensure quality and perfection their clients have come to expect over their 20 years as industry leaders in highperformance fishing vessels. Our boat recently came out of the mold and is scheduled for delivery the first week of October! If you or the fishing enthusiast in your life wants an opportunity to catch a trophy fish in style, call us today! Epic Sport Fishing 727-253-5893 For Advertising Info 813-928-6124 I info@nnlflorida.com or visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com
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