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S.R. 54 Widening Expected To Be Completed By December! By Gary Nager It can never be soon enough for anyone who live or works near S.R./C.R. 54 from west of I-75 to just east of Curley Rd., but the good news from the Pasco County Project Management-Design department is that the widening of S.R./C.R. 54 is expected to be completed and open to the public by the first week in December. “Yes, we’re expecting to give everyone an early Christmas present by having that project done on or around December 7,” said John J. Chiarelli, P.E., from Pasco Project Management. At least 50 interested area residents and business people attended the fifth and final public information meeting on the S.R. 54 project, which was held at Atonement Lutheran Church on S.R. 54 on September 8. “Despite some recent bad weather, we are proud to say this project will be completed ahead of schedule.” Chiarelli, county engineering serv-

ices director James Widman and Pasco’s construction engineering manager Robert Shepherd were all on hand at the meeting to not only announce the expected completion date, but also to thank contractor Pepper Contracting Services and design consultant Reynolds, Smith & Hills and take questions from the audience regarding this and other road projects in and around Wesley Chapel. “This is the only remaining active project we have in the Wesley Chapel area,” Chiarelli said, “although the Florida Department of Transportation is also widening I-75 in this area...We also are working on the design and right of way acquisition for the project known as the Zephyrhills Bypass,” which is a project that runs parallel to S.R. 54 that will provide another eastwest access to Handcart Rd. (Morris Bridge Rd.) north of S.R. 54. Widman said that the Bypass project had to be put off because his department’s budget was slashed from

about $110 million to $25 million per year because of the economy. “We were negotiating the final contract with the developer (of New River Township; the Bypass runs through the New River Development of Regional Impact) to have them do the project themselves,” Widman said. “That is a high-priority project for us.”

A Little Pat On The Back

Among those on hand at the meeting was District 2 Pasco County commissioner Pat Mulieri, who took the opportunity to tout Wesley Chapel, which is located entirely within her district, as Pasco’s current and future economic engine — and to thank everyone who has worked on the S.R. 54 project. “When citizens and government work together, good things happen,” Mulieri told the crowd. “We listened (to your concerns about the project) and we responded to the public!” Mulieri noted that although the businesses along S.R. 54 and Bruce B.

John J. Chiarelli, P.E., from Pasco County’s Project Management department, said that the S.R. 54 widening should be finished by the first week in December. Downs Blvd. have taken a beating during the construction, “This area, with the new hospital (Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel), PHCC (a planned campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College), The Grove, the Shops at Wiregrass, has such synergy that it will be the catalyst for great things.” See “54 Widening” on page 23.

Wesley Chapel’s First Synagogue Opens In Time For High Holy Days

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Cir. in the Seven Oaks Professional Park (which is conveniently located off of S.R. 56). Chabad at Wiregrass (formerly Chabad at County Line) is the first synagogue to open in eastern Pasco County; Rabbi Yarmush says that he chose the location because of its easy accessibility to not only Wesley Chapel and New Tampa but to Land O’ Lakes as well. He says anyone with an interest in Judaism is welcome to the services, regardless of background, affiliation (Orthodox, Conservative, Reformed, etc.) or financial means. See “Synagogue” on page 22.

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community as a stand against terrorism. “September 11 is a day about uniting and coming together and showing strength,” says Rabbi Yarmush. “It’s about doing more to rebuild.” The first day at the new Chabad sanctuary was a great success. According to Yarmush, the attendance at the ceremony was about 130 people, a healthy increase from the 35 people Yarmush hosted for services at his home in 2008. After the ribbon cutting, the Rabbi and his congregants celebrated the opening of the synagogue by serving wine, cheese and decadent chocolate desserts. “We wanted to keep it sweet for such a sweet occasion,” said Yarmush. The Chabad at Wiregrass recently acquired the brand-new, 2,750-sq-ft office building at 2124 Ashley Oaks

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After years of meeting in hotel conference rooms, and composing services in the living rooms of each other’s homes, the Jewish community in Wesley Chapel now has a synagogue to call its own and it is open just in time for the upcoming High Holy Days. The Chabad Jewish Centre at

Wiregrass opened its doors to the public on September 11, when the community came out to see the ribbon cutting for the newly opened synagogue and to join Rabbi Mendi Yarmush for a service in the new sanctuary. Rabbi Yarmush says that choosing 9/11 as the first day for services was not an accident; Chabad at Wiregrass’ leadership chose the date to unite the

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A Dip Into The Mailbag & Our Dining Survey & Contest Dear Mr. Nager: Regarding your editorial about Will Weatherford in your August 27, 2011, edition, I wanted to point out a small error. While I think that Will Weatherford is a great leader and will be good for Pasco County and the State of Florida, he will not be the youngest Speaker ever in Florida. That position was held by Doyle Connor, in 1958, at the age of 28. While Connor was Commissioner of Agriculture, my father, who was at the time the County Agricultural Agent for Lake County, had many dealings with him and I met the commissioner on several occasions. He was also a fraternity brother of my brother-in-law at the University of Florida in the 1950s. I enjoy your Neighborhood News. Sincerely, Daniel M. Norris Wesley Chapel

I received a few comments regarding my editorial about Dist. 61 State Rep. Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel), which appeared not only in our Aug. 27 Wesley Chapel issue, but also in our Aug. 13 New Tampa issue. Mr. Norris’ letter was the only one which pointed out that Weatherford will only be the youngest Republican Speaker of the House in Florida’s history, not the youngest state Speaker ever. Most of the other comments I received were regarding the, well, ebulWesley Chapel Neighborhood News 15345 Amberly Dr., Tampa, FL 33647 Phone: (813) 910-2575 Fax: 910-2483 Website: WCNeighborhoodNews.com Adv. E-mail: Ads@NTNeighborhoodNews.com Editorial E-mail: NTNNEdit@yahoo.com

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An editorial by Gary Nager lient tone of the editorial and the fact that I said that as the head of the State House redistricting committee, Will and his committee could use redistricting to help his party in certain voting districts, despite the fact Florida voters passed Amendments 5 & 6 to the Florida Constitution in 2010. Amendment 5 stated that “Legislative districts or districting plans may not be drawn to favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party,” but more political folks than me (including a group called “Fair Districts Florida”) have said that the amendments only diminish the party in charge’s power over redistricting. It doesn’t take that power away entirely. I have written many political editorials over the years, but they’re usually associated with an upcoming election because politics is neither my specialty nor in any way my passion. My intent with the editorial was to try to convey the really good feeling I had that day listening to Will speak, despite the fact I’m a registered Republican who endorsed President Obama in last year’s Presidential election. And, I believe that what I felt about Will pervaded the room at Saddlebrook Resort on August 2, and many I spoke with afterwards — Republicans and Democrats alike — seemed to agree. I promise, however, that as we approach the 2012 elections, I will spend some time with the future Speaker and outline more clearly for you what he believes his accomplishments have been in office and what his plans are to help our state and local economies going forward.

issue of 2011 inviting you to take part in our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest. Not only is the contest a way for you to win some great prizes, it also lets local restaurant owners know how Neighborhood News readers feel about them, their food and their service, especially in these tough economic times. We also ask those who do submit entries onto the contest to please try to remember that Wesley Chapel restaurants are those located north of County Line Rd. on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., on S.R. 54 from Lexington Oaks to Morris Bridge Rd. (near I-75) & all of S.R. 56.

In other words, Bonefish Grill and Remington’s Steakhouse are both Wesley Chapel restaurants, while Five Guys Burgers & Fries and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream are New Tampa-based eateries. In addition, while Amici Pizza is very close to Wesley Chapel on S.R. 54, it is located outside of zip codes 33543-45, so it isn’t technically in Wesley Chapel. We know it’s hard to keep track of which places are located where, but we hope you’ll do the best you can to keep things straight when you enter. Check out your first chance to enter this year’s contest on pg. 26!

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Table of Contents LOCAL NEWS, BUSINESS, & EDUCATION UPDATES........................................................Pages 1-24 GrillSmith Donates Profits To Slain Siblings...........................4 Expelled Student Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Bomb Charges....5 Tampa Woman Killed By Carbon Monoxide Poisoning......6 Suspect Arrested In Playground Shooting.............................6 Wesley Chapel Community Calendar............................8-9 Wesley Chapel’s Synagogue (cont. from page 1)................22 S.R. 54 (cont. from page 1)..................................................23

Local Business Updates..................................12-19 Insurance And Trust..............................................................12 The Medical Group of Tampa Bay/Dr. Mazen Abboud...14 Business Briefs............................................................15 Jump-In To Excitement, New Tampa’s Party Scene Store & Gingerbread Cottage’s Fall Kick-Off Bella Med Spa........................................................................16 Infinite Edge Learning Center..............................................18

Local Sports Updates.....................................20-21 WRH Boys Soccer & Weightlifting Coach Dies High School Football Updates Test Drives Earn Cash For WCH Football Teams

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Recapping The Wesley Chapel Chamber’s ‘Evening Of Elegance’...........................................................................25 Enter Our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest!......26 ‘Neighborhood Nibbles’.......................................................28

WESLEY CHAPEL COLOR CLASSIFIEDS........30

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GrillSmith Restaurants Donate Profits For Slain New Tampa Siblings By Sean Bowes Thanks to the combined efforts of Col. Parker Schenecker and the six GrillSmith restaurant locations in the Tampa Bay area, a foundation named in honor of Schenecker’s slain children now has $10,500 in its coffers. The one-week event began at GrillSmith’s Wesley Chapel location at the Shops at Wiregrass, where Shenecker kicked off the event with 13 of his close family and friends. Col. Schenecker, the father of Calyx and Beau, the New Tampa siblings who were tragically killed by their mother last January in their Tampa Palms home, recently teamed together with GrillSmith restaurants for a “Back to School Week” fund raiser that will donate the money to teens in the Tampa area, in memory of the brother and sister who were taken too soon. From August 22-28, GrillSmith donated 100-percent of sales from Calyx’s favorite GrillSmith dish, the Caribbean pumpkin crab bisque soup, and Beau’s favorite appetizer, the spicy Thai shrimp, to the Calyx and Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund. During the six-day event, 885 orders (bowls and

cups) of the Caribbean pumpkin crab bisque soup and 938 orders of the spicy Thai shrimp appetizer were sold. According to Schenecker, who worked with U.S. Central Command in Tampa, GrillSmith was the siblings’ favorite restaurant. Col. Schenecker says he has dedicated his life to the Calyx and Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund, which he started last February to spotlight promising Tampa Bay teenagers with leadership, athletic and performing arts opportunities. “We were certainly humbled when Mr. Schenecker approached us to help honor Calyx and Beau’s memory and shared with us that they were such huge fans of GrillSmith,” said GrillSmith spokesperson Alisha dos Santos. “By celebrating their lives during this Back to School Week event at all GrillSmith locations, we hope to raise awareness about this memorial fund as well as shine a light on two amazing kids who were taken too soon. It is our privilege to be able to help in whatever way we can.” Calyx, 16, was to start her junior year in the International Baccalaureate program at King High, where she ran cross-country, and Beau, 13, would

have been an incoming freshman at Freedom High (last year, he was an 8th grader at Liberty Middle School). On January 27, Julie Schenecker, the 50-year-old mother of Beau and Calyx, was found unconscious in the backyard of the family's Tampa Palms home by police, who had been summoned to the house by a rela- Col. Parker Schenecker (left) sits with friends during a tive who was concerned that fund raiser kick-off at GrillSmith in Wesley Chapel. Schenecker might harm herself. Office filed its notice of intent to seek What police found were the bodies of the death penalty against Julie Schethe two teenage siblings, and a note allegedly detailing how Julie Schenecker necker. If sentenced, Mrs. Schenecker would join Tiffany Cole as the only had planned to carry out the murders women on death row in Florida. Col. because the children were, in her Schenecker, who was deployed overseas words, “mouthy.” Police also found a at the time of the killings, filed for gun, which Schenecker bought earlier divorce from his wife shortly after her that week, empty bullet casings and arrest, which was finalized in early Febnearly a dozen different medications, ruary. Julie Schenecker’s public defendincluding narcotic pain killers. ers also have announced that she would “Calyx and Beau were devoted friends, classmates and teammates,” said plead insanity in he case. According to published reports, Julie had a history of Col. Schenecker. “They were everysubstance abuse and mental illnesses. thing a parent could ever ask for – For more information about responsible, loving and connected to the Calyx and Beau Schenecker those around them.” Memorial Fund, visit the CommuniThe GrillSmith “Back to School” ty Foundation of Tampa Bay at event took place just two weeks after CFTampaBay.org. the Hillsborough State Attorney’s

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Expelled Student Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ For Plans To Bomb Freedom By Sean Bowes The attorney for expelled former Freedom High student, Jared Michael Cano, 17 (who was described as a “quiet loner” by his peers), has pleaded “not guilty” for his alleged plans to kill Freedom students and staff members on the first day of school. If convicted, the teenager could face up to 35 years in prison. The State Attorney’s Office is charging Cano, 17, as an adult. On September 16, Cano’s lawyer submitted the written “not guilty” plea. The teenager was not present in court. Until recently, Cano was being held at a juvenile assessment center in Hillsborough County, but he is now being held without bail in Orient Rd. Jail. Reports of Cano’s plan had shaken some students and parents at Freedom, but after a hectic first day, principal John Farkas says the school is now long since back on track. News reporters, police officers and bomb-sniffing dogs surveying the campus at Freedom isn’t the start of a typical day at the school, especially not the first day back from summer vacation, but that is exactly what students at Freedom will remember from their first day back for the 2011-12 school year, just days after the Tampa Police Depart-

ment (TPD) thwarted Cano’s planned attack on the school. On the night of August 22, hours before school buses full of students would pull onto campus for the first time this school year, TPD K-9 Squads were checking every locker and classroom for anything out of the ordinary. But, Farkas says the school did open safely and the day went smoothly, with an increased law enforcement presence. Hillsborough County Public Schools spokesperson Linda Cobb said Freedom’s attendance was down 166 students compared to last year’s first day of school; however, she could not directly attribute the absences to the bomb scare. The fifth day enrollment was down 50 students from last year at Freedom, which has 2,033 students. “There is no way of knowing why the attendance was down,” said Cobb. “But a lot of the (Hillsborough County) schools had a low enrollment for the first day this year.” Cano already had a considerable arrest record and a manifesto on how he would kill as many as 30 Freedom students and two assistant principals. Cano, who lived with his mother, Michelle Cano, at their Cypress Run at Tampa Palms apartment, has been

charged with possessing bomb-making materials, cultivating marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possessing marijuana and threatening to throw, project, place or discharge a destructive device. Cano, 17, was arrested August 16 after an anonymous tipster Jared Cano, the former Freedom High student who has called the TPD call cenbeen charged as an adult for planning to blow up the ter and let them know school, has pleaded “not guilty.” about his plans, which, Since being expelled in 2010, according to TPD Chief Jane Castor, Cano has been home-schooled; his included a minute-by-minute plan to mother is a math teacher at Riverview kill Freedom High students and staff. High. Police say she claims she knew Cano’s goal was to surpass the number nothing of the bomb building materials of fatalities at the massacre at Columbine High in Colorado in 1999, that were in her son’s bedroom. Cano’s father, Alexander, who has had little which killed 12 students and one contact with him since divorcing his teacher, Castor said. Police found fuel sources, shrapnel, mother, also has an arrest record, including a 2001 arrest for assault with plastic tubing, timing and fuse devices intention to commit sexual battery and at the Cypress Run apartment where previous domestic violence offenses. Cano lived. Farkas said he has been happy with Reports speculated that Cano’s plans could have stemmed from resent- TPD’s response to the threat at his school, which he treats like a second ment towards the administrators who home. expelled him last year for inappropriate “There’s a little bit of fear that behavior in an off-school-grounds incident. Cano has previously been arrested goes along with that," said Farkas. “If there's a threat to my school, I feel like for breaking into a friend’s home and they’re attacking my family.” stealing a handgun, walking around his Friends have recently described apartment complex with a stun gun and Cano as a kid “who did not know how stealing CDs out of cars. to vent,” or as a troubled teen. Since “We’ve been very familiar with his arrest, a string of Facebook support him,” said TPD Maj. John Newman. pages have popped up like: “Save Jared On Cano’s Facebook page, which until recently was accessible to the pub- Cano,” “Support Jared Cano” and “Free Jared Cano,” which literally have lic, were pictures of him posing with a machete, drinking bottles of Olde Eng- hundreds of “Likes” each. Cano is currently at the mercy of lish 800 malt liquor and posting things like he attended class at the “University the courts. He is being represented by a public defender, and the State of Marijuana,” where he’s studying Attorney’s Office has charged and will “how to grow weed.” His most recent post stated, “I jut (sic) did the dumbest try him as an adult. Neither of his parent were present at his first court thing ever!,” just hours before he was hearing. arrested.

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New Tampa Woman’s Death Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In A convicted felon who shot and tion painkillers, according to PCSO From Fumes Ruled An Accident wounded Wesley Chapel resident Tony public information officer Kevin Doll. By Sean Bowes After a two-week long investigation led by Tampa Police Department (TPD) homocide detectives, the State Attorney’s Office has ruled that no charges will be filed against Andrew Grywalski, 22, a New Tampa man who, police say, forgot to turn off the ignition in his car, which left one of his neighbors dead. Officials with the Tampa Police Department (TPD) are calling the death a “terrible accident.” Family members and co-workers at Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) are still grieving over the death of Rebecca Hawk, 23, an “always smiling” child protection investigator for HCSO who died from carbon monoxide poisoning when Grywalski left his car running overnight in the garage of his Vista Grande apartment in Tampa Palms. According to the TPD report, Grywalski pulled his gunmetal 2011 Mazda 3 hatchback into the garage around 8:30 p.m. on September 1, and failed to bring the key inside with him. With the garage door closed over night, the colorless and odorless carbon monoxide gas from the Mazda’s exhaust filled the garage and crept into Hawk’s apartment overnight at 5207 Cypress Palms Ln., which shared a wall with Grywalski’s garage. It was just after 9 a.m., more than 12 hours after the Mazda pulled into the garage, when a Vista Grande maintenance worker smelled the Mazda’s noxious exhaust fumes. The worker immediately notified Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR), and started knocking on neighbors’ doors to evacuate tenants before firefighters had arrived. Authorities and Vista Grande management had not released the worker’s name at our press time. When TFR showed up, it was

already too late for Hawk. According to TPD spokesperson Laura McElroy, the fumes also affected Hawk’s roommate, Kashaunda Rebecca Hawk Joyner, 20, who also was inside the apartment, but has since been released from University Community Hospital. A 62-year-old woman who lived upstairs from the roommates also was transported to the hospital because she felt light-headed, but she was later released as well. According to HCSO spokesperson Larry McKinnon, the Sheriff’s Office is “mourning one of our own,” McKinnon says. “Rebecca had only been employed with HCSO for ten weeks and had just completed her class training. But, she was always smiling, she had a promising career and was just a lovely woman.” A friend of the Grywalski family has said that he was evicted from the apartment complex immediatly after this incident occurred.

Barnes, 20, at a local playground in an apparent drug deal gone wrong is now locked up in the Land O' Lakes Jail after turning himself in last month. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), Cesario Acosta, III (photo), a 30year-old Zephyrhills resident with a lengthy arrest record, shot Barnes in the abdomen on June 28, at the Ashley Pines Community PlayCesario Acosta ground near Smith Rd. and Ashley Pines Pl within the Ashley Pines subdivision off S.R. 54. It is not yet known whether Acosta was selling or buying the drugs; however, the deal did involve prescrip-

After the shooting (Barnes suffered non-life threatening injuries), a warrant was issued for Acosta's arrest for attempted murder and grand theft motor vehicle. For nearly two months, Acosta had eluded the authorities, which considered him “armed and dangerous” until he finally turned himself in at the Land O' Lakes Jail on August 24. Acosta, of 4802 19th St. in Zephyrhills, was still being held on a $5,010,000 bond at our press time. He has previously been arrested in Pasco County nine times in the last five years for multiple drug charges, trespassing, burglary and aggravated assault. Barnes has no arrests on record in Pasco or Hillsborough Counties.— Sean Bowes

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Community Calendar

Bowl For A Cause

Saturday, September 24, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Florida Medical Clinic and the Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring will partner with Starting Right, Now to raise money for homelessness with an upcoming “Bowl for a Cause” fund raiser. Each lane may have up to four people bowling, so assemble a team, make a donation and/or become a lane sponsor. The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring will match whatever is raised, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. Head to Pin Chasers at 6816 Gall Blvd., Zephyrhills, to make a difference while having fun.

WCH Golf Challenge

Sunday, October 1, 1 p.m.— Wesley Chapel High’s Athletic Booster Club invites you to take part in the 2nd annual Wildcat Golf Challenge, being held at Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club off S.R. 52 in nearby San Antonio, FL. Tickets cost $65/golfer or $260/foursome, which includes dinner. For more information, contact Wesley Chapel High at 794-8700.

Ribbon Cutting Monday, October 3 — A new business aimed at meeting the growing

needs of seniors in the Wesley Chapel area, Home Instead Senior Cae, is having a ribbon cutting. Come celebrate at 29149 Chapel Park Dr. in Saddlebrook. Call 991-7524 for more information or visit HomeInstead.com.

Wesley Chapel Toastmasters Monday, October 3, 6:15 p.m. — The ‘Wesley Chapel Speaks’ Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month, at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel (26944 Wesley Chapel Blvd.). Club meetings are open to all interested parties. For more information, call 4065931 or visit Toastmastersd84.org.

Women Of Wesley Chapel

Friday, October 7, 7:30 a.m. — WOW, the Women of Wesley Chapel, meets the first Friday of every month at the Branch of Christ Building, Cypress View Square, 27223 S.R. 56 (located next to Boardwalk Frozen Custard). For info, email Debbie Yoerg at Debbie@DesignedForAPurpose.com.

Shaun Hopper Live

Saturday, October 8, 8 p.m. — Wesley Chapel native Shaun Hopper will let his music do the talking at Skipper Smokehouse. Hopper is a master at the “fingerstyle” guitar techniques.

Karaoke Contest For Little Jan’s Campaign! On Friday, September 23, 6 p.m., come sing your heart out at Pebble Creek Golf Club (PCGC) and an event you won’t want to miss. The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) has teamed together with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to host a local “Karaoke Show Down.” Featuring prizes for the top three competitors in the “under 18” and “over 18” age groups. Come enjoy great food and drinks in the newly remodeled PCGC banquet room and some great entertainment. Also, you’ll get to meet Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel candidate “Little Jan” Roberts. The cost to compete is $10. For more information, visit ShaunHopper.com.

Free Networking Int’l

Monday, October 10, 8 a.m. — Free Networking International (FNI), a group of area business owners, meets each Monday for networking and discussion at Lexington Oaks Golf Club (26140 Lex Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54). For more information, call Stacy Dalton at 469-5499.

Business Networking Int’l

Tuesday, October 11, 7:30 a.m. — Business Networking International (BNI), a group of business professionals who work to support each other through qualified business referrals, meets Tuesdays at Song & Dance Studio (27221 Foamflower Blvd., off Old Pasco Rd.). For more information, contact JD Lane at 391-5018 or by e-mail at Jdlane@benchmarkbusiness.com.

East Pasco Networking

Tuesday, October 11 — The East Pasco Networking Group meets every Tuesday, 9 a.m., at Beef O'Brady's (1660 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Shops of New Tampa at Wesley Chapel plaza). For more information, contact Frankie Ammons at 479-7997 or by e-mail at Frankie@studioglory.com.

GriefShare Recovery Support Group

Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. — Every Tuesday, a group meets for those grieving the death of someone close. Meet others who understand the pain of loss at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., Room 307. For more info, call 963-1254, or Email A.King4104@vereizon.net.

Wesley Chapel Rotary Club

Wednesday, October 12, 12:15 p.m. — The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel meets every Wednesday at at Dempsey’s Steak House at Saddlebrook

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Resort (5700 Saddlebrook Way). For more information, call 8628989 or 391-3895.

WC Civil Air Patrol

Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 p.m.— The Wesley Chapel Civil Air Patrol squadron meets every Wednesday at Tampa North Aero Park (4241 Birdsong Blvd., off S.R. 54). For additional information, visit WesleyChapelCAP.com or call Cheryl Spence at 973-7270.

Networking For Success

Thursday, October 13 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. — The Networking For Your Success group meets every Thursday at Song & Dance Studio (27221 Foamflower Blvd., off S.R. 54). For additional information, call John Anglada at 298-3232 or visit NetWorkingforYourSuccess.com.

CBC Networking Group

Thursday, October 13, 7:30 a.m. — The Christian Business Connections (CBC) Networking Group meets every Thursday at Organic Life Coffeehouse (1900 Oak Grove Blvd., off S.R. 54, in Lutz). The group is open to all business leaders and professionals in New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and surrounding communities. CBC members’ core philosophy puts God first and bases business decisions on Christian values,.

Two Major Art Events On Tap October 15-16! The weekend of Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16, check out two major artiriented events — one actually in Wesley Chapel and the other in Tampa Palms. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival returns to The Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping plaza. In addition to a variety of Art and Crafts,the Wesley Chapel Fall Festival will also feature a Ronnie Setser Custom Car Show, WC Battle of the Wings contest, live entertainment, a beer garden, the Lil’ Mr & Miss Pumpkin Patch Contest, a pumpkin patch, hayrides and lots of children’s activities. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, the Tampa Palms Women’s Club will host its 21st annual Arts and Crafts Under The Palms Craft Show & Sale for the first time at the Market Square in Tampa Palms shopping plaza, which is anchored by BJ’s Wholesale Club, southeast of the intersection of I-75 and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. This exciting event will feature artists and crafters from all over Florida displaying their original works of pottery, jewelry, flowers, wood carvings and many other unique items. — GN

For more information, call Jeff Hanneken at 600-9200.

WC Republican Club

Thursday, October 13, 7 p.m. — The Wesley Chapel Republican Club meets the second Thursday of each month at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel (27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd./S.R. 54). Visitors are welcome to attend. For additional information, call Mike Moore at 777-6171 or email WCRepublican@att.net.

WC Wind Ensemble

Thursday, October 13, 7 p.m. — The Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble, a community group of brass and woodwind players, meets every Thursday at Crossroads Community United

Methodist Church (26211 County Line Rd.). New members are encouraged to join. For additional information, call Glenn at 746-4821 or e-mail him at Trombonegww@juno.com.

Wesley Chapel Sunrise Rotary Friday, October 14, 7:15 a.m. — The Wesley Chapel Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at Lexington Oaks Golf Club (26140 Lexington Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54). For more information, call Lynne Wilson at 695-6466.

Lexington Oaks Women’s Club Seeking Vendors

Saturday, October 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. — The Lexington Oaks Women’s

Club is seeking vendors and sellers to participate in the club’s annual fundraising event, in conjunction with the community yard sale, located at 26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54, in Wesley Chapel. Exhibitor booth spaces are available for $15. For applications and information, call Sharon at 967-5677.

MOMS Club Of WC

Monday, October 17, 10 a.m. — The Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club of Wesley Chapel, a non-profit social group for stay-athome mothers, meets the third Monday of each month at the Lexington Oaks clubhouse (26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54) for activities, field trips and more. For more information, e-mail Heather at WCMoms@yahoo.com.

Golf For Life Tournament

Saturday, October 22— LifeChoices Women’s Care will hold its inaugural “Golf For Life” charity golf tournament to help women with the costs of unplanned pregnancies, including free ultrasounds. Cost is $75 per golfer. All levels of golfers are welcome to join the tournament at Lexington Oaks Golf Club. For more info call Tom Beach, 948-7734 or visit GolfEvent.LifeChoicesWomensCare.org.

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‘Insurance And Trust’ Lives Up To Its Name With Quality Service By Sheryl Young It’s an insurance agency with a simple name, “Insurance and Trust,” and owner Michael Chernoff has indeed built his Carrollwood/North Tampa-based company on trust. For more than 25 years, Chernoff has committed himself to providing the best possible service to his clients by putting together attractive and dependable insurance coverage packages, using the most highly rated insurance companies. “Our company stays between only six and seven people strong, yet with immediate and personal customer service,” Chernoff says. “When you call, you won’t get a phone message asking you to answer recorded questions or push a hundred options.” When he started Insurance and Trust 1984, Chernoff decided the only way to get customers and keep them happy was to be honest, knowledgeable, thorough and accessible. “My clients always have a way to reach me,” he says. And, it works. Most of Insurance and Trust’s business comes by way of referrals or some sort of customer connection. Chernoff says he has now

added some of his original clients’ grown children to his customer base. And, speaking of children, joining Chernoff in the business several years ago was his son Jeff. Although the Insurance & Trust office is in North Tampa on N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Jeff says, “I live in the Arbor Greene subdivision of New Tampa. I’m happy to visit clients and prospective clients in the entire New Tampa and Wesley Chapel area as well as in nearby neighborhoods. I will come to you.” The Chernoffs specialize in insurance for high-value homes and personal assets, cars, excess liability (umbrella insurance), long-term care and life insurance. “For high-net-worth homeowners, the way to insure a home and other structures on the property is not by placing the value on the price of the home, but on what it would cost to re-build it,” Michael says. “We’ll usually advise insuring these homes at 1.5 times their value. And, because we’re one of the few agencies in the area who’ve been doing this for so long, our relationship with insurance companies is such that we’re allowed to (offer) ready-made insurance cover-

age plans and add tailor-made options according to a client’s needs.” He classifies high-net worth homes as those above 4,000 square feet. However, Insurance and Trust does also have clients insuring smaller home sizes. Michael advises that, by using one agency like Insurance and Trust for all of your family’s insurance needs, creating this kind of policy package can result in an overall savings of 20 to 30 percent. He says, “We can, in many cases, even bundle the homeowner, car and various life insurance elements into one policy, instead of a client needing to manage and keep track of several separate paperwork packages.” But, he adds that Insurance and Trust also respects a person’s loyalty to certain insurance companies and can get creative to help them use an existing service, or find a new one. “We’re a full-service broker,” he notes. “We can look at each insurance risk and do whatever works for our client – whatever they’re passionate about. We’ll also be there to assist (you) when damages occur.” For example, they will do longterm care and life insurance policy

Jeff (left) and Michael Chernoff of Insurance and Trust offer many different insurance options. packages separate from home and car to accommodate a customer. “We’ll also meet with clients to personally deliver the policy paperwork, rather than use fax or snail mail,” Jeff says. “We can put the policies on flash drives or Email them – whatever makes the most sense.” One client, attorney Mary Ellen Hogan of Carrollwood, testifies to the Chernoffs’ level of personal and convenient service. “My husband, Dr. Robert Lavey, and I moved here three years ago from California,” Hogan says. “We had to transfer all of our insurance, get our cars re-registered…it was just overwhelming. Someone referred us to Michael. From the very first minute we talked to him, our minds were set

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at ease. The service has always been prompt and personal and has given us a feeling of confidence.” She adds, “We carry our longterm care and other services through Insurance and Trust, and have had a couple of claims which, because of Michael, have caused us no headache at all. We’re secure in the fact that he’s not just pushing a product to get a commission. There are packages he could have recommended to us where he would have made more money.” Regarding long-term care insurance, Jeff says, “It is more valuable than people know. We can obtain a policy for you that could pay for someone who becomes disabled or for elderly people. For example, say you decided to carry $9,000 per month of care. Your premiums would stop the minute you activate your need for the policy. That $9,000 could pay for livein assistance to help someone stay in their own house, or it could fully pay monthly rent at a nice assisted living facility, or help you get into an upscale nursing home. Plus, the checks are mailed without having to submit bills.” Other insurance ideas that people may not usually think to include: • They recommend memberowned insurance companies. It’s hard to get in, but since the policy holder owns part of the company, can-

cellation is highly unlikely. • People with a life insurance policy of less than $99,000 can charge their premiums to their credit card and earn points for paying it off in full. • Sometimes insurance companies insist on separate car insurance packages if a person owns more than three cars. Insurance and Trust can get all of your cars placed under one policy. • Wine collections, and the generators needed to keep the wine at the right temperature, can be insured. • The Chernoffs offer a hurricane protection service – licensed people that can go into areas that have been evacuated before homeowners are allowed back – to secure or repair a house at no extra charge. • There are even insurance policies for kidnap and ransom cases, illness while traveling, identity theft, insurance for Boards of Directors of non-profit agencies, staff theft insurance for employers in certain instances and more. Insurance and Trust is located at 8548 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., near Humphrey St., in Carrollwood. The phone number is 933-7333. For additional information, visit InsuranceAndTrust.com

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Local Podiatrist Wants To Step Up Your Foot Care! By Camille Gillies One of the things you don’t need to worry about if you’re a New Tampa or Wesley Chapel resident is trying to find a great podiatrist, orthopedic surgeon or pain management specialist nearby. The Medical Group of Tampa Bay, part of the Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, has an office staffed with experts in these fields which is conveniently located in the Summergate Professional Center, directly behind Sam’s Club off S.R. 56. Among the physicians currently seeing patients at this location is Mazen A. Abboud, DPM. Dr. Abboud, a Board-certified podiatrist, specializes in a broad spectrum of foot care for children and adults, from minor treatments for warts and ingrown toenails to major surgeries that save feet and amputations that save lives. As a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Dr. Abboud is a medical doctor who received extensive education and training focused on the lower extremities of the body. “I spent the second half of medical school learning about the lower half of the human anatomy,” he says. “I like podiatry because there are so many aspects of it. It gives me the opportunity to do something different each day.” For example, his busy schedule involves treating patients in Wesley Chapel on Mondays and in Zephyrhills on Tuesdays and Thursdays, performing elective surgeries on Wednesdays and treating wounds on Fridays. His patients have sports injuries, foot and ankle fractures, complications from diabetes, neuropathies, wounds and club foot deformities, in addition to common problems such as bunions and hammer toes. The excitement he finds in this field is what he found lacking in dentistry. “I started out at NYU (New York University) College of Dentistry and after a year-and-a-half, I decided I

couldn’t spend my life working on teeth every day.” His brothers, both podiatrists, advised him to join their profession, which led him to attend the School of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia. There, he earned his DPM degree and completed his podiatric surgical residency at Tenet Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Dr. Abboud received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts in Boston, a city where he says he probably would be living today if his wife hadn’t been drawn to Florida. “My wife Joanne had relatives living in Clearwater and Dunedin and wanted to move to Florida,” he explains. “That’s why I decided to start my practice here.” He began practicing medicine in South Tampa in 2006 but quickly identified a need for podiatric physicians in Zephyrhills, where he eventually anchored his practice. Dr. Abboud currently has hospital privileges at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills and Pasco Regional Medical Center in Dade City, but also performs surgery at the New Tampa Surgery Center in Wesley Chapel. When the new Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel opens, he will be affiliated with that facility as well. Dr. Abboud lives in New Tampa’s Pebble Creek community with his wife and four children, ages 2 to 9. He says one of his biggest admonitions to his own kids regarding their feet involves wearing shoes. “I am always telling them not to walk around barefooted,” he comments. “That is one of the best things you can do to protect your feet.” He also emphasizes the need for pedal hygiene, explaining that if your feet perspire excessively, it’s important to put powder on them to prevent fungal infections. It’s also key to trim your nails routinely and keep your feet clean. If that sounds like common sense, it is, but that doesn’t mean people practice good habits. Take, for instance, folks

who mow their lawns or do other yard work while wearing flip flops. He says he often sees injuries that result from people simply using poor judgment. Another tip from Dr. Abboud for which your feet will thank you: Invest in high-quality shoes. Feet need support. After all, with every step, they carry the weight of your whole body. He finds that many shoes on the market for children and adults offer little or no support and often aren’t made of breathable material, another component to look for when shoe shopping. “Poor gait is one of the biggest problems we see,“ Dr. Abboud says. “Wearing better quality shoes will provide support and improve your gait.” Diabetes patients frequently require the care of a podiatrist, and Dr. Abboud sees quite a few patients with the disease. He advises patients with diabetes to control their sugar; inspect their feet daily and practice good pedal hygiene; wear white socks to easily spot blood; wear shoes when outside; and never wear flip flops. Sports injuries are another specialty of Dr. Abboud’s practice and he often treats tendon tears and stress fractures. He advises runners to replace their shoes regularly — choosing athletic shoes manufactured by companies such as New Balance or Nike (there is

Dr. Mazen Abboud, DPM at least one major brand he does NOT recommend, however; call to find out which one) — and he advocates stretching exercises before any sportsrelated activity. If you find yourself experiencing foot or ankle pain that persists for a period of 10 days to two weeks, Dr. Abboud recommends making an appointment to get the problem checked out. Assuming the pain will go away and continuing to put pressure on the foot will exacerbate the problem and may lead to chronic pain. It’s possible your condition may only require stretching exercises, orthotics or a new pair of shoes. To make an appointment or learn more about Florida Hospital Zephyrhills Orthopaedic and Spine Institute, call 782-1200 or visit MgTB.com. The Medical Group of Tampa Bay is located at 27416 Cashford Cir.

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N EW TAMPA & W ESLEY C HAPEL

Business Briefs

By Gary Nager

Jump-In Inflatable Par ty Center

Wesley Chapel residents along S.R. 54 east of Curley Rd. — and anyone looking for a fun place to bring their kids now that they’re back at school — should take a short drive east on 54 to Zephyrhills and check out Jump-In Infl flaatable Party Center. Featuring five inflatable play structures, two private, decorated party rooms, private party hosts, outdoor inflatable rentals (70 units available; seven years of experience in Central Florida), local ownership and a safe, licensed and insured environment, how could you possibly go wrong visiting Jump-In with your family? Other unique features at Jump-In include the fact the facility can be made

available any day and time for a party reservation, there’s no Open Bounce during scheduled parties and Jump-In’s party rooms remain available to you during the length of your your reservation. With the ad on page 3 of this issue, you can get Open Bounce Cards (buy five sessions, get the 6th free) and $10 off any party. They even have WiFi and HD TV, so dads can still enjoy football Saturdays and Sundays while their kids bounce! Stop in at Jump-In Infl flaatable Party Center (35938 S.R. 54, Zephyrhills), call 788-3484 or 9661363 or visit JumpInFun.net.

Party Scene (19651 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.) in the Pebble Creek Collection, about a mile south of County Line Rd., for all of your Halloween costume and party needs. Of course, Party Scene owners Alex and Lisa have been providing the costumes, wigs, accessories, balloons, party supplies and everything else you need to “get your party started” for many years. Mention the Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News when you call or visit Party Scene for special savings offers for our readers. Or, call 9946868 or visit PartySceneStore.com.

Fall Kick-Of f Event At

Gingerbread Cottage

I keep telling you that The Gingerbread Cottage Year-Round Gift Shoppe in the Shoppes at New Tampa plaza has unique items for every season of the year and fall is no exception. To introduce you to everything she has in the store this season, owner Wendy O’Neill is hosting a “Fall KickOff” on Saturday, October 1, 11 a.m.-close, with refreshments, prize drawings and lots of great fall gift ideas. Get a free gift for yourself (no purchase necessary) or someone else! For more information, see the ad on pg. 23, or call The Gingerbread Cottage (1836 BBD Blvd.) at 770-7876.

Par ty Scene Is Your Halloween Headquar ters!

Although two seasonal Halloween costume shops have opened in New Tampa in anticipation of this year’s “spooky season,” I suggest visiting

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From Weight Loss To Skin Care, Look Your Best At Bella MedSpa! By Gary Nager When I was in my 30s and 40s, the only “cosmetic procedure” I would even consider having was a laser removal of a strawberry birthmark on my left cheek. But now, in my early 50s, I have to admit that there are a lot of procedures available at the new Bella MedSpa, located next to Nutrition S’Mart on Bruce B. Downs Blvd. (just south of S.R. 56 and the Shops at Wiregrass mall), that I would be happy to check out (and many more services that I probably wouldn’t). After all, even though people tell me I look younger than my age a lot, who wouldn’t want to have better skin, a flatter stomach, no love handles, more energy, or simply look and feel more like (or even better than) they did in their 20s and 30s? I first visited the new Bella MedSpa during its recent Grand Opening and Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at the new location (the original Bella location,which opened in 2005, was in the Summergate Professional Park behind Sam's Club), hosted by Bella owners Yvette Suarez, M.D., and her husband and CEO David Singletary. It may have been the first time I

met Dr. Suarez and David, but I had a feeling it wouldn’t be the last time we’d chat. After all, the new Bella MedSpa is an immaculate, truly upscale, state-of-the art medical facility where you can “Achieve the essence of youth.” It is a onestop shop that lives up to its claim of being “the most comprehensive MedSpa in the Tampa Bay area,” offering the following services for men and women: MedSpa Services — Botox® Cosmetic / Dysport™, Juvederm® Injectable Filler, Restylane and Per(Left) The lobby at the beautiful, new Bella MedSpa location on Bruce B. Downs lane, Radiesse Filler® Injectable Blvd., just south of S.R. 56, is elegant and inviting. (Right) Bella MedSpa owner and Filler, Microdermabrasion, Chemimedical director Yvette Suarez, M.D. cal Peels, Laser Hair Removal, cian who completed medical school in Dr. Suarez has built a successful PhotoRejuvenation (IPL)/Sun Spot 2000 at the University of Medicine and practice because each patient is treated Removal, Spider Vein Removal, Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. She with their own individualized plan. Smooth Shapes Cellulite Therapy and then completed a Residential program While some patients are looking for Liquid Face Lifts. at the Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlan- ways to remove sundamage and wrinAlso available at Bella MedSpa are do Florida. Since her completion of res- kles and others seek ways to improve Vaser® Liposuction and Lipotherme® idency; she worked for seven years as a cellulite and decrease body fat, Dr. Laser Liposuction, fully supervised Pediatric Emergency Physician in Suarez and Bella medSpa can create medical weight loss programs and Tampa and for four years as an Urgent packages and programs to help you bioidentical hormone replacement therCare Physician and for six years as a look and feel your best. apy for men and women. The spa also Cosmetic Physician. Her passion has led Bella MedSpa offers complimentauses medical-grade skin care products her to pursue further specialties in Lipo ry consultations with Dr. Suarez so that like Obagi and Skin Medica. Body Sculpting, Hormone Replaceyou have the opportunity to discuss Medical Director & Owner ment Therapy, Laser Specialist and Vein your concerns and the ability for the Dr. Yvette Suarez Therapy. Dr. Suarez also is fluent in two of you to plan a course of action Dr. Suarez is an experienced physiboth Spanish and Portuguese. on how to obtain “The New You.”

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There are many physicians in the Tampa Bay Area who offer non-surgical and surgical services but it is up to you to find the physician with whom you are comfortable. Dr Suarez always strives for natural looking results. Her skills and talent have led her to be the Regional Instructor for Restylane®, Perlane, and Dysport™. She will work with her patients to determine realistic expectations and the great results that are possible with Liposculpting. Dr. Suarez uses the revolutionary ultrasound or laser for lipo which includes Vaser® and Lipotherme®. With her vast experience and the results her patients obtain, Dr. Suarez has become the Regional Instructor to teach other physicians the skills for Lipo Body Sculpting.

So, What’s On The Menu? Despite my personal struggles with my weight, I still don’t believe I would ever consider liposuction or surgery. Now that I’m in my 50s, however, I told David and Dr. Suarez that I might consider a solid medical weight loss program in order to finally lose the last — and most difficult — 10-15 pounds I need to lose in order to look and feel my best. I already have high blood pressure and borderline high cholesterol and I know that losing more weight can help with those issues. David says, “We take weight loss

one step further with personalized service and weight loss programs supervised by Dr. Suarez and our licensed nutritionalists.” Even though I’ve never had an energy problem, I did also discuss the possibility of trying bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to replace the testosterone most men lose as they age, in order to be able to better sculpt my body. Dr. Suarez assured me that no matter how good I think I feel now, my energy will skyrocket and my workouts will produce even better results if I try the hormone therapy, which works just as well for women, too. I even talked about the possibility of trying Botox® to reduce the deep lines in my forehead, which David noted as the only feature I have right now that truly makes me look my age. “I’ve had lipo, different fillers and hormone therapy,” admits David, who is in his early 40s. “Most people who try these services only wish they had tried us sooner!” Bella MedSpa is located at 1821 BBD Blvd. and is open Monday-Fri day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. For free consultations and more information, call 929-1500 or visit BellaTampa.com.

Bella MedSpa has beautiful, immaculate treatment rooms (left), but it is still first and foremost a medical facility, so a safe, clean, sterile environment is of the utmost importance to Dr. Suarez and her staff.

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Infinite Edge Learning Center Can Help Make Every Student A Star Pupil By Sheryl Young Imagine, as a parent, receiving this this letter: “Dear Mrs. Smith, We’re pleased to announce that your child has achieved a perfect score on his/her Scholastic Aptitude Test, and is now actually performing above his/her grade level in all subjects.” At Infinite Edge Learning Center, Inc., in Tampa Palms, this dream can become a reality. Sohbat (“Sobi”) Jabbari, M.A., M.S., and his wife Ozra have created a learning sanctuary to help students improve their schoolwork and knowledge of subjects at all levels. This improvement, in turn, contributes to higher self-confidence, the students’ ability to enjoy their scholastic years and be empowered for life. Through individualized and group tutoring sessions outside of school hours, Jabbari and his staff of outstanding teachers help pupils in various stages of school with math, language, reading and science skills. He explains what sparked the idea to start his extracurricular academy. “As a teacher for more than 28 years in upper education, including community college and at the university level in Tampa, I felt that many students were lacking the proficiency they

should attain before passing on to these upper grades.” During those years, he estimated that 90 percent of students lacked the proper foundation to go on to higher education. “I saw a need in the New Tampa/ Wesley Chapel area and surrounding communities for personalized help, and wanted to share my skills. ” The program at Infinite Edge includes: • Determining each student’s academic strengths and challenges via an entry assessment test. • Designing individualized coursework for every student that addresses their weaknesses. • Continuously assessing students’ progress before moving on to another concept. This maximizes achievement, retention and comprehension of academic knowledge. This is developed in the following areas from kindergarten through twelfth grade: Mathematics: Elementary (K-5) and Middle School (6-8), Pre-Algebra, High School Math (9-12), Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus. Language Development and Enrichment: Writing, Spelling, Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence and Para-

graph Structure, Essay Development. Reading: Elementary, Middle School, High School Reading, Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension, Critical and Abstract Thinking. Science: General Science, Chemistry, Physics. Sobi’s wife, Ozra, is Infinite Edge’s office manager. “We’ve been open four and a half years now,” she says. “We have so many wonderful testimonials from students who have improved in their work.” One such testimonial comes from Nila Patel, the mother of Maya, who is in Sobi & Ozra Jabbari welcome students from all eighth grade. over Wesley Chapel and New Tampa to the Infi“Maya had problems in nite Edge Learning Center in Tampa Palms. math,” Patel explains. “After about a year at Infinite, her ing from former Infinite Edge student technique and confidence have Zach Mullen, now a freshman at New improved and she’s not afraid of math York University in Manhattan, NY: anymore. In fact, she can now do math “Infinite Edge is truly an inclusive, at the tenth grade level.” empathetic learning environment,” Patel really loves the one-on-one Zach said in his testimonial. “I strugattention her daughter is getting. “Mrs. gled with mathematics throughout high Jabarri is always available, and the school, and am certain I would not schedule is very dependable. It’s also have gotten through the courses withvery convenient. Maya attends Liberty out the intense but also friendly help of Middle School, right across the street.” Infinite Edge. From day one, my Another testimonial came in writteacher (Mr. Jabbari) has guided me

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along, giving me the tools to better succeed in school. Infinite Edge is the definition of educational growth.”

The Home Of Perfect SATs! Infinite Edge has developed a reputation for helping students raise their scores to perfect and near-perfect levels in the PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and ACT (American College Testing) tests. To see how much help a student needs, they are asked to first complete an SAT diagnostic assessment test via the Internet. It is scored immediately and evaluated by three certified and experienced teachers in Reading, Writing and Math. Then, an individualized course of instruction for that particular student is developed. The course includes content review and instruction, test-taking tactics, extensive practice with tutors, free online practice with unlimited hours, and free full-length Saturday SAT/ACT practice. “My biggest reward is when students get accepted to universities like Harvard and Georgia Tech,” says Jabbari. “But, for example, Algebra I and II are most important to proceed to other math. Without understanding these, students simply can’t do well in higher education.” Thinking beyond the four-year col-

lege degree, the instructors at Infinite are even equipped to help students get into medical school, by offering training toward the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). One-on-one tutoring at the Infinite Edge Learning Center starts at $40 and every class is one hour long. Group classes begin at $20. College entrance exam classes begin at $50. Home-schooled students and those involved in distance-learning also are invited to use Infinite Edge as a way to get extra, personalized education. Many more details about the courses offered at Infinite Edge are available at the company’s website, Infinite Edge Learning Center is located in the Tampa Palms Professional Center at 17419 Bridge Hill Ct. Sobi and Ozra Jabarri can be reached at the school at 971-6500 or at InfiniteEdgeLearningCenter.com.

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WRH Students Mourn Former Coach Chris Bounnell’s Passing By Sean Bowes The students and staff at Wiregrass Ranch High (WRH) are still in shock over the unexpected death of Chris Bounnell, a popular sports coach and science teacher who touched the lives of many of his students. A crisis intervention team has been made available to provide counseling to any students or teachers at the school to help cope with their loss. Typically, the first week of school is pleasant for students — they get lost while looking for their new classes, they show off the latest “back to school” clothes and they spend time catching up with old friends. But, on August 22, after the second day of classes, Bounnell, 54, died of a heart attack that occurred while he was playing a pick-up game of soccer with a group of students at WRH, an after-school activity he had enjoyed since he began teaching at the school in 2006. It was reported that paramedics arrived shortly after Bounnell collapsed and he died either on the way to or at the hospital. Bounnell coached boys soccer and weightlifting at WRH, although he previously coached football at Zephyrhills High, where he first became a Pasco County science teacher in 1991. He

was one of the founding staff members when WRH opened five years ago. “He was a fantastic teacher,” said Pasco County School District (PCSD) spokesperson Summer Romagnoli “We are grateful that he graced our school with his smile and fervent passion to help students succeed… He is sorely missed, as he made a profound impact on the lives of the students he served.” Hector Rosario, a former student of Bounnell’s at WRH, wrote, “I remember freshman year I walked by the weight room after school and the first thing he said to me was, ‘Hey you! You should be in here workin’ out so you can be big and strong like me!’ From that day on, I lifted weights with him until I graduated this past year.” Speaking of weightlifting, Zephyrhills High alumnus Drew Barthle said, “Coach taught me everything I know about lifting weights. When I first maxed out freshman year at 85 pounds on the bench, he told me ‘Don’t worry about it we’ll take care of that. He worked on me for four years in the weight room and after school playing soccer. He was such a passionate and caring person who taught me so much. Every time I lift, I still picture him correcting and coaching me. He changed my life.”

A funeral service for Bounnell was held at First Baptist Church of Zephyrhills, where students, family and friends came to say a final “farewell” to the dedicated teacher known for his great sense of humor. Online memorials also have been made, including a “R.I.P. Coach Bounnell” Facebook page, which has hundreds of followers, and another page where many students are writing about how funny he could be during class. He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughter, Sydney; parents, Harry and Bonnie; sisters, Sherry Bounnell and

Holly Redpath; and grandmother, Louise Stewart. Sydney, who started attending WRH as a freshman this school year, now has a college fund set Chris Bounnell up at the SunTrust Bank Seven Oaks Branch, where the Bounnell family asked for donations in lieu of flowers for Bounnell for his memorial service. At our press time, donations were still being accepted for Sydney’s college fund.

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WCH Opens 2-0 In Football There have been only a handful of games so far in the high school football season, but it looks as if anything can still happen to our two local high school football teams, Wesley Chapel High (WCH) and Wiregrass Ranch High (WRH). To date, WCH has yet to lose a game and WRH has yet to win one, so it will be interesting to see which team can break its streak first. The season started on September 2, when the WCH Wildcats took charge in their first game against their local rivals, the WRH Bulls. WCH senior quarterback Keegan Tannerthrew for 154 and added an impressive 102 yards rushing. In the end, WRH was beaten 20-6 in its home opener. Since then, the ‘Cats have beaten St. Petersburg Catholic 26-14, as Tanner threw for nearly 300 yards and 2 TDs (including a screen pass to RB Sasha Mentor that went for 80 yards). Tanner’s brother Ty, WCH’s punter, threw for another score on a fake punt. WCH coach Ben Alford says he feels confident that the team can keep its momentum into its upcoming Class 5A, District 6 games. “We’re 2-0 (the ‘Cats had a Week 3 bye), so things are going good…really good,” said Alford. “We’re not going to change the way we’re playing. We’re

WRH QB Keegan Tanner has put up some impressive stats this year. Photo by Glenn G. Gefers of PhotosBy3G.com.

going to play fast and smart.” WCH will get a big test in Game 4 at unbeaten Pasco on October 7. Meanwhile, WRH has failed to score in its next two games, 36-0 to Sunlake High in Land O’Lakes and 530 to Pasco, to fall to 0-3, although the Bulls had yet to play a District 7A-7 game at our press time. Upcoming Wesley Chapel High Home Schedule: October 14 vs. Ridgewood & October 20 vs. Hudson Upcoming Wiregrass Ranch High Home Schedule: September 23 vs. Gaither, October 21 vs. Chamberlain & October 28 vs. Steinbrenner. — Sean Bowes.

Heritage Ford To Help WCH Football Depending upon how many people come out to test drive cars from the new Ford lineup — including the Focus, Fiesta, Explorer, The Edge and the F150 truck — the Wesley Chapel High (WCH) varsity and JV football teams could earn up to $8,000 in donations. Heritage Ford and The Ford Motor Company will host a “Drive One 4 Ur School Event” on Thursday, October 20, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., at Wesley Chapel High. Ford will donate $20 up to $6,000 to the WCH football program for every person who test drives a car at the school. Additionally, Ford will donate up to an extra $2,000 for people who test drive the newly designed Ford Focus. WCH coach Ben Alford says that the football teams could definetly use the extra money “We are up from 80 players last year to 100 this year,” said Alford. “We don’t even enough helmets for all of our players.” According to Heritage Ford spokesperson Jennifer Cofini, the event is being held at WCH because of the on-going construction on S.R. 54 outside the dealership. During the five-hour event, there also will be giveaways for everyone who

test drives a vehicle and all participants also will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift card to Best Buy. “If we get 300 people to come out and test drive a car, that’s at least $6,000 we have for new equipment,” said Alford. To test drive a car, the participant must be at least 18-years-old and have a valid driver’s license. The “Drive One 4 Ur School Event” is taking place on the day of the WCH vs. Hudson High football game, which is a “Breast Cancer Awareness Game” that starts at 7:30. WCH will wear pink decals on their helmets for the game. There also will be “Trick or Treating” around the track for the little ones before the game (starting at 6:30 p.m.). Wesley Chapel High is located at 30651 Wells Rd., while Heritage Ford is located at 28739 S.R. 54. For more information, you can call Jennifer Cofini at 907-7800. — SB

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“Synagogue” Continued from page 1 Rabbi Yarmush says that the demographic of the congregation is very diverse, with young and old Rabbi Mendi Yarmush welcomes visitors to members, as well as single men and the Chabad Jewish Centre at Wiregrass. women and families. Chabad at Wiregrass will hold its no exception. “Everyone is welcome,” regular services on the first Friday of says Rabbi Yarmush. “Anyone can every month, in addition to the services attend, and we celebrate in happy and and dinners that will be celebrated in fun way.” accordance with holidays — like the Some of the congregation’s memupcoming Jewish New Year (Rosh bers have been around since the beginHashanah), which begins at sundown ning. Mandi Mendel, a Wesley Chapel on Thursday, September 29, and ends resident who has been attending servicon Friday evening, September 30, es at Chabad the last two years, says she and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kipis pleased to be a part of the synagogue pur), which begins Friday night, and looks forward to watching it grow October 7, and ends on Saturday with the local Jewish community. evening, October 8. “Chabad at Wiregrass has such a According to JewishDataBank.org, tight-knit community and it’s growthe Jewish population in Pasco County ing,” says. Mendel, “And now, we’re a increased from 6,500 persons in 2,800 part of that growth. This place (the households in 1994 to 10,100 persons synagogue) will be the place where we in 4,350 households in 2010, an will come and gather; where we will increase of 55-percent, although we do come when times are bad and where we not have reliable data for the number of will come to celebrate.” Jewish families or residents living within For more information about Wesley Chapel or New Tampa. Chabad at Wiregrass, call 642-3244 There are many synagogues that or visit ChabadAtWiregrass.com. The charge annual fees, but Chabad pronew synagogue is located at 2124 grams are historically open to the public Ashley Oaks Cir., off S.R. 56 and at no cost and Chabad at Wiregrass is Ancient Oaks Dr.

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“54 Widening” Continued from page 1 Mulieri added that Pepper Contracting, which is finishing the project 60 to 100+ days ahead of schedule (there were $5 million in items added after the original contract was signed that could have extended the contract by another 45 days), “has done (l. to r., front) Pasco County engineer a great job.” One particularly happy resident added, “If they don’t already, John Widman, construction manager Pepper should get ALL of these con- Robert Shepherd and county commissioner Pat Mulieri tracts from now on!” Although most of the residents in completed, if it was still warranted. Other concerns expressed were attendance were happy to hear that about the timing of the traffic signals the project was going to b completed on 54, particularly around I-75, but sooner than later, there’s no doubt Shepherd promised that when comthat the construction itself also has pleted, all of the signals the length of created some concerns. this project will be “synched up” by a Several residents expressed convideo camera system. cerns about flooding along the length The S.R. 54 project cost more of the project, particularly around the than $60 million, but the right of way Publix/Hollybrook Plaza entrance purchases along the length of this just east of BBD on 54, and around route cost $75 million. Wesley Chapel Loop. Shepherd and Mulieri also mentioned that the Widman agreed that most of the Wesley Chapel area will soon have flooding was caused by the construcbuses picking up at The Grove and tion itself and said the completion of hooking up with HARTLine to take the project would allow the area to drain more normally. They added that residents into and from Tampa. “It will start in January,” she said. the county and Pepper would correct As always, we’ll keep you posted. the problem after the project was

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Wesley Chapel Chamber Awards Banquet Rocks Saddlebrook! Gar y, Thank you for your dedication to our community!!! We thank you for your sponsorship, you auction donations and your year-round support and coverage … all is greatly appreciated!!! Christine Hope, Dir. of Marketing Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Introducing : The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) 2011-12 Board of Directors! Executive Board Members: President - Debie Kaplan - Branch of Christ Ministries; Vice President - Dr. Randy Stovall - Pasco-Hernando Community College; President Elect - Mary Adele Cluck - Marry Me Mary; Treasurer - J.D. Porter - Wiregrass Ranch; Secretary - Jeff Novotny - American Consulting Engineers of Florida Directors: Immediate Past President - Laura Miller - Tampa Home Experts; Wendy Bechtelheimer - Wesley Chapel Storage; Pat Ciaccio - Saddlebrook Resort; Cindy Fleming - Bay Insurors; Vicki Hamilton - Smart Health Inc.; Rob Kellog -ThreadArt; Jeff Olsen Grace Community Church; Dean Smith Quest National Services, LLC Honorary Board Members: Greg Lenners - The shops at Wiregrass; Joe Marina -Withlacoochee Electric Cooperative; Paula O’Neill - Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller; Will Weatherford - State Representative, District 61; Debbie Yoerg - Designed for a Purpose.

Congratulations to all of the WCCC’s 2011 Annual Banquet

Award Winners: Large Business of the Year - Shops at Wiregrass; Small Business of the Year - Hampton Inn & Suites of Wesley Chapel; Business Leader of the Year- J.D. Porter- Wiregrass Ranch; Civic Organization of the Year - Big Brothers Big Sisters; Volunteers of the Year - Cathy Bickham, Senior Home Care, and Cindy Fleming, Bay Insurors; Chamber Member of the Year - Kelly Mothershead- A (Left) New Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber president Debie Kaplan, with Board member and Focus on Fitness; Board award presenter Dean Smith, at the Chamber’s “Evening of Elegance” awards banquet and Member of the Year - Laura installation of officers. (Right) Outgoing Chamber president & Board Member of the Year Laura Miller -Tampa Home Experts; Ambassador of the Miller and her husband Jeff (who somehow provided all of these photos to us, including this one!) Year - Cathy Bickham Senior Home Care & President’s Award - Greg Lenners - Shops at Wiregrass Congrats to the new Board & all of the award winners! And. thanks for the list & kind words, Christine!—GN

If you missed this year’s soldout, amazing “Evening of Elegance” banquet at Saddlebrook Resort on September 10, or you’re somehow still not a Chamber member or have never even been to a WCCC event, PLEASE check out this year’s Fall Festival (Saturday-Sunday, October 15-16, at The Grove), visit Wesley ChapelChamber.com or the Chamber’s new office (6013 Wesley Grove Blvd.), or call 994-8534!

(Left) President’s Award winner Greg Lenners of the Shops at Wiregrass; (Right) Chamber Member of the Year Kelly Mothershead and her husband Steve.

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Win $100 In Free Dining In Our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest! With the economy still sputtering and local businesses and especially restaurants needing your help more than ever to succeed, wouldn’t you like to win some FREE dining AND help local restaurateurs find out how many of you really enjoy their respective establishments? With super-couponing sites like Groupon and Living Social gaining in popularity, it’s amazing to me that many more of you haven’t been participating in our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest, where we reward you with FREE dining! This year, we will again offer a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice in the Tampa Bay area to one lucky winner, drawn at random from among all correctly submitted entries. We’ll also give away at least 10 other dining prizes valued at no less than $20 apiece and at least two prizes worth at least $50 each! Submit your entry by U.S. Mail, fax, e-mail or you also can enter at NTNeighborhoodNews.com no later than Friday, November 18, 2011, to be eligible to win any of the prizes named above. — GN

My 5 Favorite Restaurants In New Tampa! 1. __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________

My 5 Favorite Restaurants In Wesley Chapel! 1. __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________ NOTES - “New Tampa” (NT) is any place in zip code 33647 (Bruce B. Downs Blvd., from Bearss Ave. to the Pasco County line & all of Cross Creek Blvd.) and “Wesley Chapel” (WC) is anyplace in zip codes 33543-45 (BBD from the Pasco County line north to S.R. 54, west to Lexington Oaks, east to New River Township, and all of S.R. 56). Votes for Wesley Chapel restaurants as one of “My Favorites in New Tampa” or New Tampa votes for restaurants in Wesley Chapel will NOT be counted! Votes for restaurants located outside of these boundaries (e.g., Benedetto’s, Amici Pizza, etc.) & votes for restaurants that are out of business (Circles, Wasabi, etc.) also will not be counted. Please also note that there are some new categories this year! — GN

My favorite Asian restaurant in NT or WC (Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Indian) __________________________________________ My favorite place for Latin/Mexican food in NT or WC _______________________ My favorite Pizza place in NT or WC ________________________________________ My favorite Sandwich or Sub shop in NT/WC________________________________ My favorite restaurant for Steak in NT or WC ________________________________ My favorite Bar or Tavern in NT/WC ______________________________________ My favorite place for Dessert/Ice Cream in NT/WC __________________________

Your Name_________________________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________________ Community (Seven Oaks, Chapel Pines,, etc.) ______________________ Zip Code______________ Daytime Phone Number _______ Valid Email Address _________________________________ Please include all information requested above on your entry form to be eligible, whether you enter by mail, e-mail or on our website (WCNeighborhoodNews.com). You must submit your entry form by U.S. mail, fax, email or on our website no later than Friday, November 18, 2011, to be eligible to win prizes!

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Neighborhood Nibbles — Quail Hollow CC & Mexican On The Move! By Gary Nager

The New Quail Hollow CC Lounge Is A Must-Tr y!

Just because I can’t yet tell you what kind of cuisine is the top specialty at the newly renovated Restaurant & Lounge at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club (QHGCC), that doesn’t mean the food isn’t awesome (it is) The grilled romaine heart chicken Caesar or the place isn’t beautiful and classy. at Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club is (Yes, Quail Hollow! Go see it!) already one of our editor’s favorites. New owner Andre Corolla recently sautéed veggies and garlic mashed potareopened the decades-old local semitoes. The steak was seasoned right, not private golf course and from what I as fatty as some ribeyes can be and hear, the course itself looks and plays so grilled to medium rare perfection. If much better, all you’d really need to this is my first taste, Andre, bring on believe that Quail Hollow is not only the rest of the dinner menu! all-new, but awesome, is a great-looking The restaurant & lounge at new clubhouse (check), an ultra-premi- QHGCC also is open for what sounds um full-liquor bar (yep) and a real like an amazing breakfast with unique restaurant serving delicious food at, egg sandwich options...and for lunch, well, semi-private golf course prices. where the 10-oz hamburgers and Big There’s a lot more to tell you Bertha hot dogs (and other great sandabout QHGCC, but it’ll have to wait wiches) are all already becoming until I’ve tried more than two menu favorites among the locals. items, both of which are literally already QHGC is located at 6225 Old among my favorite menu items in Wes- Pasco Rd., less than a half-mile from ley Chapel — the grilled romaine heart both S.R. 54 and Oakley Blvd. Call Caesar (which is on the current menu; 333-0033 for more info about the photo) and a thick, grilled ribeye steak club itself, but please go and tell which was served on opening night these folks we sent you! (but isn’t on the current menu), topped Jalapeno - New Tampa’s with grilled onions and served with

Authentic Mexican Cuisine!

Jalapeno Mexican Grille, which opened recently in the space previously occupied first by the Louis Pappas Market Cafe and more recently by Joy of Tokyo in the Oak Ramble Plaza on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., south of Tampa Palms, is a casual, but elegant restaurant featuring truly authentic (and delicious) Mexican cuisine. Owner/chef Miguel Espinosa and his wife, Dawn Boyer, opened Jalapeno only a couple of months after Joy of Tokyo closed, due to the death of its owner (which we reported previously). The place is lovely, the food is delicious and the price is right at Jalapeno. Jalapeno is open every day for lunch and dinner. Stop in at 19493 Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., call 977-0800 or visit JalapenoTampa.com.

Here & There, This & That

Machismo, the Southwesternstyle, build-your-own burrito bar that previously was located in the same Oak Ramble Plaza as Jalapeno, has reopened in the Palms Connection on E. Bearss Ave., just west of BBD. Machismo still features fresh, huge, create-your-own burritos and salad bowls, nachos, tacos and quesadillas and more than 30 different hot sauces

at its hot sauce bar, but now also has ice cold Mexican and other imported and domestic beers. Machismo Burrito Bar is located at 2808 E. Bearss Ave., next to Big Papa’s Pit. Call 977-9796 or visit MachismoBurritoBar.com. The newest Tijuana Flats (17501 Preserve Walk Lane) opened in August in the space previously occupied by Shane's Rib Shack, next to Verizon Wireless, in Highwoods Preserve off BBD at Dona Michelle Dr. Call 9750483 or visit TijuanaFlats.com. Cole’s BBQ, which previously was located in the Shoppes at The Pointe plaza in Tampa Palms, has re-opened in the space formerly occupied by Jimmy Z’s BBQ in the Cross Creek Plaza at 10861 Cross Creek Blvd., less than a mile west of Morris Bridge Rd. Owner/chef Bradley Cole and his wife Tracy invite you to visit Coles’ spacious new location or call 986-9500 for more info. The old Wasabi Japanese Steak & Sushi at 19601 BBD in front of the Pebble Creek Collection is now the new Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, part of a small chain of 11 Japanese steakhouses in Florida, including one on N. Dale Mabry Hwy.. Call 994-6697 or visit KobeSteakhouse.com for info.

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