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Construction Begins On PHCC’s Porter Campus At Wiregrass By Sean Bowes Construction has started on the new Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) full-service site, to be called the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. The school is scheduled to open and hold classes by the spring semester of 2014. Since June, workers have been relocating gopher tortoises that lived within the 110,534 square-foot area on which the campus will be built. Currently, contractors have been clearing and grading the land to lay the foundation for the facility as well as laying down the underground utilities. A spokesperson for PHCC says that the new campus will offer the latest hightech trends in higher education with a traditional focus on teaching and learning. And, at least two floors of the main classroom building will be dedicated to health programs. “PHCC is very excited about opening the Porter Campus in Wesley

Ground has just been broken on the “Porter Campus” of Pasco-Hernando Community College, but it will look like this artist’s rendition by 2014. Chapel in January 2014,” says Lucy Miller, PHCC’s executive director of marketing and public relations. “The enthusiasm for the new campus, expressed by the business area and the residents of this growing community, underscores the need for providing higher education and training services in this area of our two-county district.” The campus should be holding

classes approximately one year after the opening of Raymond James Financial opens its campus and two years after the Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel has opened its doors to patients. Both the hospital and Raymond James Financial should benefit from the close proximity to the Porter Campus, which will primarily focus on its business and health care programs, in addition to providing

many general education classes. “Currently we have articulation agreements with Florida Hospital for health programs and look forward to our continued partnership as we open the Porter Campus,” says Miller. “PHCC is always open to forming new partnership agreements to provide educational and training opportunities to benefit residents in our area.” District 2 county commissioner Pat Mulieri, whose district includes all of Wesley Chapel, says she is excited about the introduction of a PHCC campus in the Wiregrass area, which was previously a 5,000-plus-acre cattle ranch nicknamed “Gatorville.” “Wesley Chapel is definitely an economic engine for Pasco and New Tampa,” says Mulieri, a retired former PHCC professor. “The campus will be a catalyst for growth and development. Businesses need an educated workforce and PHCC can definitely play an See “PHCC” on page 5.

Thomas E. Weightman Middle School Celebrates 20 Years Of Excellence

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Honoring Its Namesake On November 10, a reception was held in the school's cafeteria for what assistant principal Lori Mobley called, “an evening of remembrance and recognition.” A brief program designed to honor the school's founder was held and enjoyed by the crowd of See “Weightman” on page 4.

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1,000 students every year, although, before John Long Middle School in Wiregrass Ranch opened in 2007, Weightman had a sea of outdoor portable classrooms to handle the student body of more than 2,000.

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the school since it opened its doors in 1991. Weightman’s history runs deep in Pasco County, as most of the roads near the school were unpaved and the Bridgewater and Watergrass subdivisions, now located near Wells Rd. in the same area were still cattle ranches. It was the second school to open in the Wesley Chapel area, after Quail Hollow Elementary. Also, The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce had its first meetings at the Weightman media center with Beth Brown, now executive director of secondary schools in Pasco County, who was an assistant principal at Weightman at the time. The school has had six principals who have led the Wildcats in the last two decades, including current principal Shea Davis. In the past three years, it typically has had a little more than

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Teachers, faculty members, administrators and even some students from the past and present who have walked the halls at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School have a lot to celebrate, as the school recently celebrated its 20th birthday. “I’m very proud of the school,”

says Weightman language arts teacher Freda Abercrombie. “I have been teaching here since the school opened, when it was the only school on Wells Rd. (where there are now three schools). It’s always been a positive place with a staff of teachers who love what they are doing.” Abercrombie is one of 11 staff members who have been teaching at

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Honorary Mayor’s Race Winding Down To December 15th! I have now accomplished my goal of attending at least one individual event for each of the three candidates for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce’s 2012 Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel. I have been to (and was one of the judges for) a Karaoke party for candidate “Little Jan” Roberts of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tampa Bay and more recently attended a coed Bunco party fund raiser for candidate Mitze Richeson, co-owner of Cypress Creek Chiropractic (more on that below). I also did attend last weekend’s Wesley Chapel’s Health & Wellness Festival at The Grove shopping center, which was sponsored by the Chamber, The Grove and by Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (and its Foundation), the employer of the third candidate, John Negley. (Note - The Wellness Festival was held the day after I went to press with this issue, so if you want to see pics from it, you’ll have to visit our website, WCNeighborhoodNews.com...and of course, our next issue.) The three candidates have each put on multiple events the past several months, but it’s hard enough for one guy (me) to get to every Chamber event, much less every fund raiser for every Honorary Mayor candidate. I am willing to put in a little effort of my own, however, to help publicize the truly wonderful efforts of these “figurehead” candidates, all of whom are hardworking professionals who are not only Wesley 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 helping to publicize and raise money for the nonprofit Chamber itself, but each also for their respective chosen charities. I know I’ve told you this before, but Roberts and Negley are also helping their respective employers, while Richeson’s efforts also will help the Oasis, A Pregnancy Care Center. Big Brothers is, of course a wonderful nonprofit program that matches adults with young people in need of a positive relationship with a strong role model. The Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Foundation is the philanthropic “wing” of the new 80-bed hospital set to open in the Wiregrass Ranch area next year. And, Oasis is a non-denominational, Christian, faith-based, nonprofit ministry group of people who offer encouragement and support to all women and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or other lifechanging situations, regardless of faith or background. Obviously, all three are worthy causes and all three candidates deserve whatever accolades (and cash!) we can give them, as the person who gets to wear current Honorary Mayor Debbie Yoerg’s sash will be the candidate who raises the most money, as each dollar raised represents one “vote.” The candidates always keep the results of their fund raisers “under wraps” until the final totals and this year’s winner are announced, which will be on Thursday, December 15, 6 p.m. Call 994-8534, stop in at the Chamber office, which is located in The Grove (across from T’s Boutique), at 6013 Wesley Grove Blvd., or visit WesleyChapelChamber.com for more information about the Honorary Mayor’s race and other upcoming Chamber events.

Coed Bunco?

The event I attended for Mitze Richeson, the wife and partner of Cypress Creek Chiropractic’s Dr. Micah Richeson, DC, was the first coed Bunco game I have ever heard of since I first heard of the game. Bunco, which is a fastpaced dice game similar to (but completely different than) Yahtzee, had always been a mysterious place “for women only,” Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel candidate or so I thought. But, Richeson Mitze Richeson (standing) goes over the rules for her coed Bunco fund raiser. and Land O’Lakes Honorary Mayor candidate Rene Van Hout of LOL Transport gathered together at least a dozen of their friends and supporters at Organic Life Coffee House on S.R. 54 in Lutz — which has delicious coffee, tea, desserts and even thin crust pizzas, by the way — and a great time was had by all. I don’t know how much money was raised for Richeson’s and Van Hout’s respective campaigns, but even the four or five men who played enjoyed the event, too. Good luck to all the candidates and look for updates on our website, as the Honorary Mayor winner won’t be announced until after we go to press with our next issue of Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News.

Table of Contents LOCAL NEWS, BUSINESS, & EDUCATION UPDATES........................................................Pages 1-25 Woman Files False Incident Report At Veterans Elem...........4 PHCC Porter Campus Update (cont. from page 1)..............5 Pasco’s Panhandling Ordinance Precedes Tampa’s................6 Wesley Chapel Community Calendar............................8-9

Local Business Updates..................................12-21 HairStyle Salon.......................................................................12 Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jay Nelson, DMD..............................14 Cabinet & Stone International...........................................16 Anista Urgent Care Comes To New Tampa........................18

Wesley Chapel Business Briefs..............................20 Life In Wesley Chapel...........................................22 Local Students Play In Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble

Local Sports Updates.....................................23 Wiregrass Ranch Girls Play Strong At ‘Tip-Off’ Classic

Neighborhood Magazine Getting Pampered At Magnolia Spa & Salon.................25, 29 Enter Our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest!......26 ‘Neighborhood Nibbles’.......................................................28 Aspirations Winery................................................................30 Srishti Dance Academy...........................................................32

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Woman Arrested For False Incident “Weightman” Continued from page 1 Report At Veterans Elementary teachers and staffers from years past Michelle Bella, a Lutz resident who accused a Veterans Elementary School teacher of shaking her son in front of her is now facing charges of filing a false police report to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). According to an incident report, Bella, 41, was visiting Veterans Elementary, located on S.R. 54 at Progress Pkwy., on September 27, to have lunch with her son, who is in the first grade. She claimed that she saw the teacher first yell at her son for running in the cafeteria and then grab him by the shoulders and shake him. The teacher denied ever touching, grabbing or shaking Bella’s son. After the alleged incident, Bella notified the school’s principal, Donna Busby, as well as Pasco County superintendent of schools Heather Fiorentino. Unsatisfied with the response from the administrators, Bella contacted PCSO to file a police report A deputy came to Bella’s home at 26916 Roseann Pla. in Lutz to file a report, where she said the teacher

took her son “by the shoulders and turned him towards her and began to shake him,” the PCSO report stated. The deputy then started an Michelle Bella investigation on the case where he reviewed the surveillance tape of the cafeteria at Veterans Elementary (which showed no signs of child abuse), and also spoke with several eyewitnesses. The deputy’s report stated that Bella’s claims did not match those of the tape nor the witnesses’ statements. According to the PCSO report, Bella “willfully conveyed false information in a child abuse report.” “I knew what I saw,” said Bella, to the deputies who arrested her on November 7. She was released from the Land O’ Lakes Jail on November 8 on a $150 bond. Bella has previously been arrested in Pasco County for domestic battery. She also had been arrested in Tampa for trespassing in 2004. — SB

to learn their skills and experienced teachers can learn new techniques, says Abercrombie. One example of Weightman’s innovations is a new “On-Track” and current. The guest of honor, incentive program that the school is Thomas E. Weightman, the former trying for the first time this semester. Pasco County superintendent of schools for whom the school is named, Students in the program are rewarded for being on the AB honor roll, misswas in attendance to enjoy a night of ing no more three days of school and reflection on the school’s success. On display for guests was a slew of trophies no more than one discipline referral. Pupils who meet those requirements from the basketball, volleyball and are allowed to use electronic devices, football titles the Wildcats have won. such as IPods and Since it cell phones, on opened, Weightschool campus man has been a during lunchtime unique asset to or before the start the education of first period. system in Pasco “I don’t see County by being myself leaving for a professional another 15 development school in a firstThomas E Weightman, his wife Jean and years,” says Abercrombie. “I love of-its kind partcurrent Weightman principal Shea Davis. my job. There’s nership between always something the school and the College of Educanew and fresh. It’s a positive place.” tion at the University of South Florida In addition to the reception, Mr. (USF). As a result, hundreds of preservice and in-service teachers have col- Weightman also was at the Weightman laborated and trained together in order Honor Roll Assembly on November to provide research-based education for 17, at the Center for the Performing Arts at Wesley Chapel High. The thousands of students. assembly recognized more than 300 The kinship between USF and students who earned honor roll status Weightman creates an atmosphere where incoming teachers have a setting for the first quarter of the school year.

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“PHCC” Continued from page 1 important part in providing this.” The Porter Campus was originally scheduled to open in August of 2013, but was pushed back five months, mostly due to a veto by Florida Governor Rick Scott on May 26 for the fifth and final installment of $6.9 million of state funding for the last stages of construction for the campus. However, $45 million already has been secured from the state, which should bring the campus to near completion. PHCC officials have said that they plan to seek the remaining balance for the campus which, when finished, will have cost a total of $52 million, from their normal budget process in the upcoming years.

A Lasting Legacy The Porter family, for whom the campus is named, donated the land to PHCC on January 22, 2010, after nearly a decade of talking about having a college located in Wiregrass Ranch. The campus is being built at 2727 Mansfield Blvd., just off S.R. 56, next to Wiregrass Ranch High. The Porter Campus will be located less than threemiles from the new Florida Hospital and just a quarter-mile from Raymond James Financial’s planned offices.

“We were waiting for the perfect time to start building the campus,” says J.D. Porter, the treasurer for the Porter Family Trust. In addition to donating the land for the campus, on October 15, the Porter family submitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to the county and plans to speak to the Pasco Board of County Commissioners (BCC) about a proposed major public park that the family would also like to see built north of the new PHCC campus. “It would be the first park of its kind,” explains Porter. “A park that is run with a private and public relationship that creates a venue for tourism, has great amenities, is well kept and serves a public need.” The Porters donated 40 acres for a park in Wiregrass that they would like to see turned into a multi-purpose sports complex. Porter said that the park is planned to feature well-kept, multi-purpose fields for sports like soccer and lacrosse, in addition to facilities that could bring sports and recreation tournaments to the Wesley Chapel area, which could stimulate more business for local restaurants and hotels. “The new and continued quality development of Wesley Chapel will reshape the mindset of Pasco County's position in both the Tampa Bay region and the state of Florida,” says Porter.

It may not look like much right now, but behind this fence is the construction site for the new Porter Campus of Pasco-Hernando Community College.

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Tampa’s Panhandling Ordinance Copies Pasco’s By Sean Bowes Five months after Pasco County passed its own ordinance to outlaw panhandlers on streets and roadways, the City of Tampa has decided to do the same, in effort to make its roads panhandler-free, too. “I know what's coming,” said Rick (who asked that his last name not be published), a panhandler who regularly asks for spare change at Amberly Dr. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in New Tampa, after the City of Tampa passed its first-ever panhandling ban October 6. “I read the papers, but what can I do? I can't get a job in this economy.” The “no panhandling” ordinance went into effect in Tampa on November . It outlaws any panhandling in Tampa, every day except Sunday, the same as in Pasco. The one-day exception allows for charitable collections such as firefighters’ “Fill the Boot” fund-raisers that collect money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)’s “Jerry's Kids” and also for panhandlers like Rick to continue to ask for handouts. However, newspaper hawkers, who are mostly independent contractors for The Tampa Tribune and the St. Peters-

burg Times, are still allowed to sell papers to drivers seven days a week from the side of Tampa’s roadways. The Pasco County ordinance allows only for the hawking of Sunday papers. According to published reports, The Tampa Tribune typically sells 14,000 newspapers by hawkers each Sunday in Pasco County. Many of the hawkers are poor, and selling the papers is their only source of income. They earn 50 cents for every

paper they sell. Sometimes they make as little as $50 for an 11- hour shift, says Jeremy Block, a hawker who regularly sells the Times. District 2 Pasco County commissioner Pat Mulieri, whose district includes all of Wesley Chapel, supported the ban and voted for it on June 7, stating that her reason for endorsing it was mainly a safety issue. Mulieri says she is pleased that the ordinance passed and has heard no complaints, “All appears quiet on [the panhandling front],” she says.

The City of Tampa’s new panhandling ordinance still allows panhandlers like Rick on city streets one day per week.

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Community Calendar

‘Voice For The Orphans’ Grand Opening

Saturday, November 19, 1 p.m.4 p.m. — ‘Voice For The Orphans,’ a new, local nonprofit group seeking to aid foster children and educate adults in the community about adoption, is hosting a great Grand Opening event at the Wesley Chapel District Park (7727 Boyette Rd.). This family-friendly event will feature guest speakers, raffles, a children’s author book signing, bounce house, food, face painting and more. Attendees also will have a chance to win a Kindle Fire, gift cards and other great prizes. For more info, call 541-4996 or visit VoicefortheOrphans.org.

Tree Lighting At Wiregrass

Saturday, November 19, 6 p.m.4 p.m. — ‘“Holiday Gathering &Tree Lighting at the Shops at Wiregrass mall, Center Court. Join the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce for music, camaraderie and fun. For more info, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com or call the Chamber office at 994-8534.

Free Networking Int’l

Monday, November 21, 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.

MOMS Club Of WC

Monday, November 21, 10 a.m. — The Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club of Wesley Chapel, a non-profit social group for stay-at-home 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.

Wesley Chapel Toastmasters Monday, November 21, 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.

League Of Women Voters Tuesday, November 22, 6:30

p.m. — The newly established East Pasco and New Tampa Unit of the League of Women Voters will meet at Wesley Chapel Toyota to discuss common concerns impacting both sides of the county line. Among the issues will be growth management, transportation, and the environment. District 2 Pasco County commissioner Pat Mulieri will represent Pasco County. Wesley Chapel Toyota is located at 5300 Eagleston Blvd., off Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Wesley Chapel. For more info, contact Mike McKinney at mckcar@msn.com.

WC Wind Ensemble Thursday, November 26, 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 or see the story on page 22 of this issue.

WC Sunrise Rotary

Friday, November 28, 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.

Business Networking Int’l

Tuesday, November 29, 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.

GriefShare Recovery Support Group

Tuesday, November 29, 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.

Wesley Chapel Rotary Club

Wednesday, November 30, 12:15 p.m. — The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel meets every Wednesday at at Dempsey’s Steak House at Saddlebrook Resort (5700 Saddlebrook Way). For more information, call 8628989 or 391-3895.

WC Civil Air Patrol

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Florida Executive Realty Hosts Food Drive Dec. 2! In the spirit of the holiday season, Florida Executive Realty (FER), which has been independent and locally owned since 1992, is holding its second annual food drive to benefit families in need. The company’s agents are sending letters to their clients enlisting their help in providing non-perishable food items and toiletries. These donations will be collected at the FER offices until Friday, December 2, when a mountain of goods will again flood the offices. At that time, all donations will be transferred to the Compton Park at Tampa Palms recreation room and FER employees and management will gather there on December 2nd to create individual bags for distribution.

With all hands on deck, the FER staff’s goal is to create enough bags to help 500 families. Each family will be given one bag of food items and one bag of toiletries. Representatives from local churches and schools can come to the park on Saturday, December 3, to pick up the contributions. FER is accepting donations from generous individuals and businesses in our community. You can drop off donations at any of FER’s four locations — the Tampa Palms office on Tampa Palms Blvd. at Amberly Dr. as well as FER’s South Tampa, Carrollwood and Brandon offices — from Monday, November 14,-Friday, December 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info, call 972-3430.

Wednesday, November 30, 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.

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

CBC Networking Group

Networking For Success

Thursday, December 1, 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

Thursday, December 1, 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.

Women Of Wesley Chapel

Friday, December 2, 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 Sq., 27223 S.R. 56 (next to Boardwalk Frozen Custard). For info, email Debbie Yoerg at Debbie@DesignedForAPurpose.com.

Tampa Bay Inferno Tryouts

Sunday, December 4— The Tampa Bay Inferno, a team competitive basketball team that plays and practices in the Wesley Chapel / New Tampa is starting evaluations for tryouts for the Junior Magic boys and girls teams, ages 10-15. Cost is $120 which includes a jersey, practice and one ticket to an Orlando Magic game. For more info, call Harold Gibbons at 997-9933 or visit LeagueLineup.com/TBI.

East Pasco Networking

Tuesday, December 6 — The East Pasco Networking Group meets every Tuesday, 9 a.m., at Beef O'Brady's (1660 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Shops at New Tampa of Wesley Chapel plaza). For more information, contact Frankie Ammons at 479-7997 or by e-mail at Frankie@studioglory.com.

WC Republican Club

Thursday, December 8, 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.

3rd Annual HALO Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run & Dash Saturday, December 15, 8 a.m.. — Jingle while you walk or run through the Hunter's Green subdivision. The race starts at Hunter's Green Tennis & Athletic Center, 18050 Hunter's Oak Ct. DJ entertainment, moisture-wicking race shirts, kid's medals, prizes, food and fun! All levels and strollers welcome.Proceeds benefit Halo Academy, Inc, a growing 501(c) school dedicated to academic excellence for all children including those with communicative disorders, physical and learning disabilities, hearing impairments and more. Register by November 20, at Active.com (Keyword:HALO) The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel Race concludes Saturday, December 15. See page 3 for details!

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HairStyle Salon Offers A Classy Setting & Affordable Flair By Sheryl Young Hairstylist and salon owner Michael Schipano isn’t only a master of great style. He’s got a firm hold on what hair customers need and want in today’s economy. He and business partner Fred Davis figured out how to compete in the fashion-forward hair industry while remaining reasonably priced, yet offering a first-class atmosphere with top-notch designers. With the easy-to-remember name HairStyle Salon and located in the Willow Bend Towne Center at Collier Pkwy. and S.R. 54 in nearby Lutz, Schipano and Davis opened the doors to their comfortably elegant, independent salon last July. HairStyle offers a full slate of hair services for children and adults, from general cutting and styling to complicated color and highlight jobs. The salon also offers waxing. Schipano has more than 20 years of haircrafting experience, primarily in the New Tampa/Wesley Chapel area. Davis is the computer whiz and bookkeeper who also runs the reception end of the business. “It was time to make a career move and open my own shop,” Schipano says. “But, besides that, I had many clients who were decreasing how often they could come in, because of this tough economy. That was a big consideration in the kind of place I wanted to open. I also had to figure out how to do the pricing.” So, Schipano and Davis made a definitive choice – they decided to charge lower prices for Michael’s hair services than he had charged while working at previous salons in the area. In addition to the lower prices, HairStyle also offers a 20-percent discount for teachers, policemen, firemen and military personnel. “I feel fortunate to be able to open my own place,” Schipano states, “and I want to give back to the community.” But, when it comes to the quality

of style, HairStyle doesn’t disappoint. The salon is pristine, spacious and contemporary. Davis and Schipano have combined black leather styling and lounge areas with elegant crystal chandeliers and bright, uncluttered product displays. The environment is interactive and friendly, while classic. “And of course, we want our clients to look great,” Schipano says. “If you come in and say you just feel ‘okay’ about your hair, that’s not good enough for us. We’re going to make you look and feel terrific.” To that end, he and Davis drew three very talented hair artists from the New Tampa and Wesley Chapel areas. “We were very selective in the stylists we invited to join us,” Davis says. Those stylists are Ashley Bish, Kim Ripley and Shanna Young. They all bring outstanding experience to the table, allowing HairStyle to offer everything from the simplest cut, to applying extensions, to the most innovative coloring techniques. Kim had worked with Schipano before. “I love working with Michael, and it’s a great place to work because of the open plaza and lots of exposure.” Ashley agrees. “We really do have a great team here.” Hair client Michelle Dyakon has been with Ashley for two years, and followed her to HairStyle. “I’ve been here since day one,” Michelle says. “I visit Ashley almost every week.” Not to be outdone, Kim’s return client Molly Gannuscio decided to sing the praises of her stylist as well as those of the new salon. “I came to the shalon at this location before and wasn’t sure I should try the new owner,” she recalls. “But once Kim did my cut and color, and I saw how friendly everyone was and their great prices, I became a fan.” Stylist Shanna happened to be out on the day of the interview, but Schipano says she’s very much part of the HairStyle family, as is receptionist

(L. to r.) Stylists Ashley and Kim, with HairStyle Salon’s co-owners Fred Davis and Mike Schipano. HairStyle is located in the Willow Bend Towne Center in Lutz. feedback and comments. In turn, the Sharon Gottuso. Davis says they were stylists can use any type of smart phone just as picky in choosing a receptionist to view their respective appointment who would have a suitable personality schedules or communicate with somefor the shop, as they were the stylists. one from wherever they are. “We are familiar with ‘front desk “If I run into a client in a restaudivas’ and wanted to avoid making peorant, they can ask for an appointment,” ple feel like they’re being interviewed,” Schipano says. “And I can check the he says. system and enter a time right then and Finding more ways to satisfy their there. I love it.” clients and potential customers, Davis Davis adds that they can e-mail has installed a computer system that can announcements and specials on hair interact with HairStyle’s customers 24 products, which are exclusively Redken. hours a day. The salon’s impressive HairStyle personnel also stay up on website (HairStyle-salon.com) allows people to ask for appointments or leave the latest techniques, trends and shows.

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Ashley (left) and Kim both bring some impressive hair coloring and styling talents to HairStyle Salon. For example, in June just before the atmosphere. Happy stylists can focus on salon opened, the staff attended the keeping their clients happy.” annual Premiere Show in Orlando, one The location has room for nine of the most successful beauty industry designers altogether and Schipano says shows in the country, where hairdressers he is confident the business will grow. were offered more than 180 classes in “Besides retaining past clients, the hair techniques and trends. The staff walk-in business from the neighborwill continue going every year. They’ve hood has been brisk,” he says. “Plus, also watched and learned from wellthe Center and neighborhood are known stylist Nick Arrojo, who did all enjoying revitalization and growth.” the hair makeovers on the popular HairStyle Salon is located at Learning Channel TV show “What Not 23014 S.R. 54. It is open Tuesdayto Wear” for seven seasons.. Saturday. For a complete list of “Young stylists are struggling today hours, services and more great client in our fast society,” Schipano says. “Not testimonials, call 948-1270 or visit all of them get the traditional training I HairStyle-salon.com — and ask got 20 years ago. I want them to have a about the great color, cut & style great experience in both training and special starting at just $48!

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Dental Sleep Disorder Treatments & More From Jay Nelson, DMD By Camille Gillies Getting a movie-star smile is as close as your neighborhood dentist’s office. Thanks to the technological advances in modern dentistry, you too can have pearly whites that rival Halle Berry’s or Matt Damon’s. Of course, to achieve the same kind of striking results, you need to choose a dentist well-trained in cosmetic dentistry, and that’s a specialty of cosmetic and general dentist Jay Nelson, DMD. Located on Highland Oaks Blvd., just east of Livingston Rd. on S.R. 54 in Lutz (just 10-15 minutes from much of New Tampa), Dr. Nelson has been serving patients in and around Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel since 1987. In addition to general dentistry, Dr. Nelson specializes in all aspects of cosmetic dentistry – from veneers and teeth whitening to Invisalign™ and Six Month Smiles™ orthodontics– as well as in the emerging discipline of dental sleep medicine that addresses snoring and sleep apnea.

Flash That Winning Smile! By now, most people are aware of the term veneers, the thin shells of

porcelain that are custom-made to create a sparkling white smile, but you may not be familiar with a new alternative to traditional veneers called DURAthins. DURAthins are wafer-thin veneers that adhere directly to the front of the teeth, which eliminates the need for enamel reduction. Another new alternative – this one for straightening teeth – is a procedure called Six Month Smiles™. It’s a shortterm orthodontic treatment that shifts only the teeth visible when you smile; it does not change your overall bite. These braces close gaps and fix crowded or overlapped teeth, often within six months. Priced lower than traditional braces and barely visible due to the use of clear brackets and tooth-colored wires, they also entail fewer office visits. Six Month Smiles™ is available to most patients older than 18. “This is a procedure for adults,” says Dr. Nelson. “For the younger patients, under 18, I always insist that they have their bite corrected by an orthodontist.” Dr. Nelson also offers Invisalign™ for adult patients who don’t want the inconvenience or embarrassment of metal braces. Using a series of custom, removable plastic shells called aligners,

Invisalign™ moves teeth into their optimal position in one to two years, which Dr. Nelson says is typically faster than traditional braces. If a chipped tooth is making you self-conscious, you may be only an appointment away from boosting your self-esteem. Dr. Nelson will bond the problem tooth to rebuild its shape, and then sculpt and polish the restoration to perfection. He says cosmetic bonding can be a viable, affordable alternative to porcelain veneers, although it is not a permanent fix. With proper care, bonding typically lasts 5-10 years. If your problem involves missing teeth, Dr. Nelson can replace them with permanent dental implants.

Have No Fear If any of these procedures or simply getting a filling sends you into a cold sweat, Dr. Nelson and his warm and friendly staff will assuage your fears with minimal sedation dentistry. Here’s how it works: Before your visit, you take a pill that totally relaxes you but enables you to respond to questions. When you become fully conscious you have little or no memory of the experience. “This type of sedation is also a

great alternative for busy people who want to complete several procedures in one visit,” says Dr. Nelson. With modern-day dentistry, nervous patients may not even need sedation. Many fillings can now be done without shots or drills. Dr. Nelson’s use of technology such as air abrasion (an alternative to traditional drilling, it’s a relatively new decay removal and tooth preparation tool that produces no vibration or heat, so patients require little or no anesthetic) and dental lasers make treatments more comfortable. The procedures are often completed in a single visit. Dr. Nelson says that laser technology is revolutionizing dentistry. Using Laser Periodontal Therapy™, he is able to treat gum disease without scalpels or sutures. Laser treatment can help avoid gum surgery and it speeds healing and recovery time.

Improve Your Sleep Another breakthrough in the field is in the area of sleep medicine. Five years ago, the American Association of Sleep Medicine approved the use of oral appliances for treating sleep apnea, a serious condition in which a person stops breathing while asleep. Dr. Nel-

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Nelson works cooperatively with area physicians who specialize in sleep disorders to address individual patient needs. He says many physicians whose patients don’t need or can’t tolerate a CPAP device refer patients to him. Some sleep apnea sufferers find CPAP apparatus cumbersome to wear and especially troublesome to use when traveling.

Choose An Expert

(L. to r.) Hygienists Denise Hall and Debbie Wade, financial coordinator Karen Dallas, Dr. Jay Nelson, sleep apnea treatment coordinator/assistant Frances Cameli and appointment coordinator Donna Rehrer will treat you right at Dr. Nelson’s dental office on S.R. 54 in Lutz. son, a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, began extensive postgraduate training in the area and is now on the Academy’s education committee and treats numerous patients with the disorder. He says if you have mild to moderate sleep apnea, you may be a candidate for an oral appliance called the SomnoMed™. “I have many patients who refused to wear their CPAPs (Continuous Positive Air Pressure machines) but now wear this appliance successfully,” says

Dr. Nelson, who custom fits the SomnoMed™ for each patient. The acrylic device fits over the upper and lower teeth, similar to an orthodontic retainer or mouth guard, and gently realigns the jaw to open the airway, allowing more air into the lungs while you sleep. “The success rate is excellent and I’ve seen it make an incredible difference in people’s lives,” comments Dr. Nelson. Also a member of the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry and the Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree Summa cum Laude from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, and his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Nelson is able to offer the most recent advances in dentistry due to his commitment to continuing education. He has trained with some of the world’s most prominent cosmetic dentists and has received post-graduate training at such prestigious institutions as the Center for Advanced Dental Studies and the Pankey Institute. He has earned a proficiency certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry and a Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

All of that training has resulted in many happy patients. A patient named Erin says, “I have never felt as comfortable about smiling as I do today. The veneers were the best thing I have ever done in my life. I wish I had done it sooner. My self-esteem and confidence have risen to new levels, thanks to Dr. Nelson’s artistic hand.” Another patient named Susan says she is happy that she no longer fears going to the dentist. “For someone who has had dental fears most of her life, I actually look forward to my every-threemonth visits,” Susan says. “I always recommend Dr. Nelson and his team to anyone who asks about a great dentist. It's so worth the drive to be treated with such respect and caring by the entire staff.” Dr. Nelson and his wife, Susan, are longtime residents of Tampa Palms and have two daughters. To request an appointment online, visit DrJayNelson.com. Or, call 949-0424 to schedule a complimentary cosmetic dental evaluation or sleep apnea/snoring consultation. Ask about the complimentary teeth-whitening kit available to new patients. The office address is 1928 Highland Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54, between Livingston Rd. and I-75.

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Cabinet & Stone Intl. — Help Your Home Look Its Best For Less! “There are many differences between us and other places,” she says. “We’re specialists in this busiOur area has always been known ness. You’ll never receive the type of for its beautiful homes and manicured personalized attention someplace lawns in pristine master-planned comelse you will here. We offer the munities, but now that so much of our fastest turnaround times anywhere community is aging and the real estate because we keep everything in stock market still isn’t what it was a few years right here and even our prices are ago, you may be thinking about makbetter.” She adds, in fact, that you ing some improvements to either can, in many cases, complete your increase your home’s retail value, make kitchen in one week or less! it more livable for your family, or both. She adds that a lot of people, at Tampa Palms resident Hui You, first, don’t believe that the prices for the co-owner of Cabinet & Stone Cabinet & Stone’s all-wood (no International on N. 56th St. in Temple particle board) cabinets and granite Terrace (across from King High, only and other natural stone countertops 25-30 minutes from most of Wesley could possibly be cheaper than comChapel), says that if your kitchen parable choices at the supposed and/or bathrooms are in need of a facelift, visit Cabinet & Stone BEFORE “superstores.” That is, until they This is just one of the hundreds of colors and styles available to transform your kitchen at compare price — and everything you go to either of the home improveCabinet & Stone International’s locations on N. 56th St. and W. Hillsborough Ave. else — themselves. ment warehouses in our area. “We initially chose sq.-ft. Temple Terrace location, which offer a wide array of colors and styles in Cabinet & Stone because all-wood cabinets that are lined with opened in 2007, stocks more than 200 of price,” says Denise, a real plywood boxes. “It’s a high-quality colors and styles of countertops, “and Tampa Palms resident. product,” she says. Cabinet & Stone we usually have many selections you “But, everyone there is also has top-quality Teka stainless steel won’t find anywhere else,” Hui says. very attentive, very and other sinks and a variety of stylish “We offer wholesale pricing to the pubresponsive and all of the faucets in stock. lic.” In fact, a local contractor was placwork was done in a timely “We can provide a custom look for ing yet another order at Cabinet & manner. And, when you your kitchen at pre-made cabinet prices Stone the day I visited. call them, you can always and we usually offer a free in-home Hui says that Cabinet & Stone speak to someone who consultation to Tampa Palms and most uses C&S Custom Cabinets, which knows who you are.” She adds, “I have more work that needs to be done in my home and yes, I will be using Cabinet & Stone again.” Hui and her husband and partner opened their original Cabinet & Stone showroom on Hillsborough Ave. eight years ago, although the family also was involved in the same type of business in Miami for several years before then and was even involved in the woodEven a small bathroom can get an elegant new working business in their look at Cabinet & Stone International. native China. The 30,000By Gary Nager

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Co-owner Hui You (second from left) and her friendly staff at Cabinet & Stone International on N. 56th St. in Temple Terrace are happy to serve you. either location, call 887-5658 or visit of New Tampa,” Hui says. “Every customer is different. Some want to do full CabinetnStoneIntl. com. Be sure to ask about the great specials being kitchen remodels... others just want to offered right now, including a FREE change their cabinets or countertops. stainless steel sink with any granite We are happy to assist you with all of countertop order of more than your needs.” All I can add is that the showroom $1,599, 25-percent-off selected cabinets and $800 off any kitchen is beautiful, the place is closer than you makeover of $6,995 or more. You thinkand the always-friendly staff defihave to mention this story to receive nitely will treat you the way you expect these discounts, which can not be and deserve to be treated. combined with any other offer, are Cabinet & Stone International, not valid for prior purchases and are “Where All-Wood Cabinets & Granoffered while supplies last. Also, ask ite Countertops are Affordable,” is about other special discounts for located at 6606 N. 56th St. and at Wesley Chapel residents! 5011 W. Hillsborough Ave. For

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Anista New Tampa - An Urgent Care Center With Something Extra By Sean Bowes New Tampa already has numerous urgent care medical centers, but none of them are quite like Anista New Tampa, located in the Highwoods Preserve area (near Muvico). Anista New Tampa’s owner Will Welter says the new center is a “one-stop shop” for non-emergency ailments that also handles cosmetic and medical aesthetic procedures for its customers. Welter opened the area’s newest urgent care center last month.Conveniently located near the intersection of Highwoods Preserve Pkwy. and Bruce B. Downs Blvd., one visit to Anista will likely make you wonder, “Why aren’t all urgent cares like this?” Anista New Tampa features a comfortable atmosphere and compassionate, professional care that is already making it a hit with the center’s patients. While you may be walking into Anista New Tampa with a sore throat or a mild fever - the cozy leather coaches, impressive artwork and HD televisions are soothing enough to make you feel better instantly. But, if they don't do the trick, Anista’s physicians may be

able to help. The 2,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed to handle many medical problems than can develop unexpectedly and require immediate attention. The facility is equipped with five exam rooms, a digital X-ray machine and an advanced on-site lab, as well as a fullystaffed office with full-time medical assistants, in addition to a chief medical officer who oversees the operation. “I couldn't believe how fast I was in and out of their office,” says Chris Buonomo, a West Meadows resident. “I had pink eye, no insurance and didn’t have an appointment. When I walked in I was seen immediately, I had my vitals taken and I was diagnosed in less than 20 minutes.” Buonomo’s visit cost him less than $100, which included the consultation, diagnosis and prescription for conjunctivitis medicine. “We aim to provide cost-effective, high-quality health care,” says Dr. Michael O’Neal, Anista New Tampa’s chief medical officer. “We’re not looking to replace anyone's family doctor. In fact, we want to complement patients’ primary physicians. We know that sometimes medical attention does

not necessary warrant a trip to the emergency room and that most doctor’s offices close at 5 p.m. We’re here to you compliment primary physician.” To that end, Anista is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekends.

More Than Just Urgent Care In addition to providing the same health servic- Dr. Michael O’Neal and Jennifer Sieg look over a patients chart at Anista New Yampa es as other urgent care facilities for your colds and and physician-grade skincare and “liqflu, sprains and broken bones, Anista uid facelifts.” has two other focuses — a medical aesExperts at the health care center thetics center and a medically superare trained to perform the non-surgical vised weight loss program. alternatives to facelifts, which were “As our community continues to recently only available as surgical procegrow, the need for comprehensive med- dures. The liquid facelifts use injectable ical services also increases,” says Anista dermal fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, New Tampa spokesperson Christie Juvederm and Radiesse, which are often Hammes. At Anista, patients are welused in combination with more tradicome to speak with professionals about tional wrinkle reduction treatments like the cosmetic options available on-site, Botox and Dysport. which include Botox, dermal fillers, Hammes explains that Anista has a variety of fillers on hand and can decide laser hair removal and vein treatments

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what will work best for each patient. Anista aims for the procedures to be as customized as possible, and to meet your desires in terms of results — from a subtle look of more energy to dramatic wrinkle elimination — without the need of an invasive operation. Dr. O’Neal has been with with the New Tampa office since its opening, as well as with Anista Westchase, where he oversee both operations. With more than 16 years of practicing medicine, as well as being a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice and a former physician for the Toronto Blue Jays. Dr. O’Neal received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida (USF) and graduated from the medical school at the Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. His residency training was completed at the USF College of Medicine. Dr. O’Neal says he is

excited to bring his experience to this urgent care center, which fills a much needed void in the New Tampa/Wesley Chapel area. “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. O’Neal to Anista,” said Welter. “He brings a wealth of medical knowledge and experience and will be instrumental in helping to provide quality health care services to our patients.” Anista truly is a single place where you can find everything you need to look and feel healthy. The new facility is changing residents' perceptions of what it means to be an urgent care. Anista New Tampa is located at 18101 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy Suite 102. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sundays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call the office at 972-2900 or visit AnistaNewTampa.com for more information.

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Business Briefs — Jessica’s Celebrates, Kirkland’s Opens & More exciting games & specials,” says Bennett, who has been with Kirkland’s for 13 years and is a Corporate Trainer as well as the Store Manager. The new Kirkland’s store is located at 1269 Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. and is open seven days a week. For more info, call 994-0667 or visit Kirklands.com.

By Gary Nager It’s amazing how many new businesses keep opening in our area, considering the state of the local and national economies, but the Business Beat goes on in New Tampa & Wesley Chapel, and we’re still pumping up the volume on the new and revived businesses in our distribution areas.

Jessica’s All Brides 2 Be Cuts A Ribbon!

We keep telling you about new things going on at Star’s Organic Spa Group, located in the Seven Oaks Professional Park off S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel. Well, although the group welcomed Jessica’s All Brides 2 Be, LLC & Formalwear to its location several months ago, Jessica finally had her own Grand Opening and Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce ribboncutting ceremony in October. It was another great party (as always) at Star’s, and it really put a nice spotlight on Jessica’s sweet little store, which is packed with truly magnificent bridal and bridesmaid’s gowns, as well as girls’ and special occasion dresses and even tuxedo options for the groom and his groomsmen. Jessica really knows her business and would love to sit down with you to

Jessica Rios (center) of Jessica’s All Brides 2 Be was joined by her husband Eddie, her coworkers and members of the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening party and ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. find the formalwear that best suits & more stores has grown steadily thereeveryone in your group. after. Kirkland’s became a publicly tradFor more info, stop in at Jessied company in 2002. ca’s All Brides 2 Be (2136 Ashley There was a Kirkland’s at UniversiOaks Cir., Suite 101), call 406-0403 ty Mall that Wesley Chapel store manor visit AllBrides2Be.com. ager Carmelle Bennett managed for seven years before it ended up closing four years ago. Kirkland’s Now Open In “We have been trying to find the Northwood Plaza right location ever since and we believe Kirkland’s, which today has more that we’ve found it,” she says. “We are than 300 stores across the U.S. (includso happy to be back in the neighboring one in Carrollwood), has opened in hood and excited to see faces of custhe Super Target-anchored Northwood tomers that I haven't seen in years!” Plaza just north of County Line Rd. The new store’s Grand Opening Co-founded in 1966 by the comweekend will be the weekend of pany’s current Chairman Emeritus Carl December 3. “We will be having special Kirkland, the first store was (and the events that include a raffle, a designer in company’s headquarters is still) located store from noon-4, as well as other in Jackson, TN, and the chain of decor

Pebble Creek Golf Club Has Lots Of News

The oldest golf course in New Tampa (located just a mile or so south of the Pasco County line off BBD) keeps getting newer, as there is plenty of news to report about the Pebble Creek Golf Club (PCGC). Of course, the transformation began when owner Bill Place gave the golf course itself a complete, makeover that was completed in 2008. More recently, the club’s banquet room has not only seen its seating capacity roughly doubled, it also has been completely revamped and upgraded. One person who’s happy about the transformation of the banquet room (which is located adjacent to, but separated from) Mulligan’s Irish Pub inside PCGC is new (see, there’s that word again) sales and catering director Mary Ann Yaney, who raves, “That room is literally selling itself to local brides. It’s

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The new Kirkland’s store in the targetanchored Northwoods Plaza wants to get you and your home ready for the holidays. a godsend to this club!” Hendrick adds, “We’ve already changed all of our pricing to play the course to include golf carts with GPS, even in season. We’ve also got new member pricing and when you join here, you have reciprocal membership privileges at both Crescent Oaks and Wentworth Golf Club (also in Tarpon). This is just a great place to work.” The Long Island, NY, native has been a Class A PGA pro since ‘97. For golf, dining or event info, call Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 N. Regents Park Dr.) at 973-3870 or visit PebbleCreekClub.com.

1320 Engineering Now Open In Tampa Palms

I have known Mark Pacheco and his son Jonny since we first became back-to-back neighbors in Hunter’s

Green 16 years ago. Mark, a long-time car enthusiast, definitely passed on that gene to his son, as Jonny has been ordering and installing custom rims, body kits, sound systems and accessories for local residents — and creating new looks and rebuilding engines for his own cars — since before he graduated from high school four+ years ago. He and Mark started 1320 Engineering at that time in a warehouse located near the Skate Park of Tampa. They also had a retail location for a while in Land O’Lakes, but now, 1320 Engineering has opened even closer to home — in the Shoppes at The Pointe in Tampa Palms plaza anchored by World of Beer and Coffee Beanery and located between Stonewood Grill & Tavern and Olive Garden. Their shop is still being transformed into more of a showroom, although there already are some cool accessories and hot rims on display. If there’s a car enthusiast in your family, or someone who would appreciate being able to totally transform his or her “rig” this holiday season, you should definitely call or stop into 1320 Engineering as soon as possible — and please tell the Pachecos we sent you! 1320 Engineering is located at 17020 Palm Pointe Dr. For more info, call 973-8816 or visit 1320Engineering.net.

Dr. Nicole Mitchell Celebrates 1st Year! I wanted to thank local family, implant and cosmetic dentist Dr. Nicole Mitchell, DMD, for inviting me and the entire New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News crew to join her and her crew on Nov. 7 at The Palms Lounge at Peabody’s to celebrate the oneyear anniversary of Dr. Mitchell’s dental office in Highwoods Preserve in New Tampa. The party itself was awesome. The Palms is a spacious, but still cozy, locale for any type of private event, from birthday parties to Jets Club gatherings to comedy nights to dental office anniversary celebrations. And, with Peabody’s owner Bryan Peabody on hand, Dr. Mitchell (3rd from left in photo) and her associates — Kristen, Laura & Michelle — treated about 30 or 40 guests to two different types of Peabody's awesome wings and true NY-style pizza, plus Cuban sandwiches, crudité, fruit and cheese platters and more, including an awesome video of the office’s first-year highlights that was shared with the attendees. Considering that Kristen and Laura used to work with the Neighborhood News’ own Ashley Knoblach and Nikki Bennett at Peabody’s, and the

fact that our office is right next door -oh, and the additional fact Dr. Mitchell and her crew all give the Neighborhood News so much credit for her success in her first year — helped make the celebration a must-attend event for us. Congrats, Doc. And thanks for including all of us in such a great party. The dental office of Dr. Nicole Mitchell, DMD, is located at 18043 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy., in The Walk at Highwoods Preserve plaza, next to Westshore Pizza. For appointments and more information, call 957-5887 or visit NicoleMitchellDMD.com. Peabody’s & The Palms lounge are located at 15333 Amberly Dr. in Tampa Palms. For catering, party and other information, call 972-1725 or visit PeabodysBilliards.com. — GN

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Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble’s All-Ages Band Plays Well Together By Sean Bowes The Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble (WCWE) is a group of about 60 amateur musicians who have been playing together locally since 2008. The group started out small (as a brass quartet), but continues to grow and evolve into a well-respected “concert band.” The group is composed of roughly half woodwinds (flutes, clarinets and saxophones) and half brass (trumpets, French horns, trombones and tubas) in addition to three percussionists. Originally, the Ensemble rehearsed at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel on S.R. 54, which donated a place to play while the group was still small (10-15 members). However, the WCWE recently began playing and practicing at the Crossroads United Methodist Church on County Line Rd., a mile or so west of Bruce B. Downs Blvd. WCWE’s director Scott Leahy says the band’s chemistry is what makes them play so well together, which is notable considering the age differences between some of the musicians. The oldest member of the

WCWE is an 83-year-old trumpet player and the youngest is a 13-yearold flutist. According to Leahy, between 15 and 20 of the members are students from the Wesley Chapel and/or New Tampa area. “It’s really quite wonderful,” Leahy says. “The adults get inspired by the kids and the kids are mentored by the adults. They play together well and it sounds really great.” The concert band has players from many different local schools in the area including Wiregrass Ranch High and John Long , and Thomas E. Weightman Middle Schools. Recently the 60 musicians of various ages from the music ensemble performed a concert during the New Tampa YMCA's Fall Harvest Festival on October 29, which was free to the public. The community concert band performed some classic as well as a few recognizable songs from movies and television shows. "It's a wonderful outreach for the kids and for the group,” says Leahy. “We have some wonderful talented musicians here. We're just trying to get out there and let people know were here."

The Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble is a unique blend of young middle and high school students and experienced musicians of all ages. Students and adult musicians are day, December 3, 8 p.m., at the Shoppes at Wiregrass mall on S.R. 56 invited to join the Wesley Chapel • Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wind Ensemble. All levels of players Sunday, December 4, 1 p.m.-4 are welcome. Rehearsals are Thursp.m., with tree lighting around 5:45 days 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Crossroads p.m., at Florida Hospital Zephyrhills, United Methodist Church, 26211 7050 Gall Blvd. County Line Rd. For information, •Sunday service on Sunday, visit WesleyChapelWindEnsemble.com. December 18, 10:30 a.m., at CrossUpcoming Performances By roads Community United Methodist The WC Wind Ensemble Church, 26211 County Line Rd., • Holiday Concert on SaturWesley Chapel.

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Wiregrass Ranch High Girls Hoops Opens With Two Wins! By Marigny Nevitt Starting fresh with new coach John Gant, the Wiregrass Ranch High (WRH) Bulls girls basketball team is off to a good start of the 2011-12 season. The Lady Bulls opened the season on November 9, with a 57-38 win over Sunlake High and followed that up the next night with a 66-35 trouncing of Seminole High. The wins came during a two-day preseason Tip Off “Classic” held at WRH. The Bulls came out with confidence in the first quarter against Sunlake and cruised to a 22-1 lead by the end of the first quarter. Although the rest of the game was a lot less lopsided, the dominating first period allowed the Bulls to secure the win. “The first quarter is how we play,” Gant said afterward. “I thought we came out very confident.” Gant applauded Sunlake coach Reesa Hendrixs for “doing a good job” with her team. he also acknowledged that while the opening win was good for the Bulls, “We still have a lot of work to do.” Gant has inherited a young team from former coach Greg Finkel, who

led the squad through its first five years to a 73-56 record, including a solid 16-10 last year. Gant has only four returning players on his squad and of those, only senior guard (and last year’s top scorer for the Bulls) Kelly McCaffrey, junior guard Alex Diepholz and sophomore guard Logan Seoane played significant minutes for Finkel. Despite their youth, the Bulls have shown some early chemistry on the court, although it has not yet reached the level where Gant hopes to see it. McCaffrey was like a coach on the court against Sunlake, clapping and yelling out plays all game. She surely is one of the better players in Pasco County, as well as in the Bulls Class 7A, District 9. The Bulls are the only Pasco-based team in their district, as the other four teams — Chamberlain, Freedom, Steinbrenner and Gaither — are all in Hillsborough. Unfortunately, we didn’t see stats or more information about the win over Seminole posted on any of the high school hoops websites (or local daily newspapers). Gant says he is looking for a successful season, but says that success

won’t necessarily be measured by the team’s winloss record. More concerned with the growth of his players, both individually and as a team, Gant looks to continue getting the enthusiastic response he has received from the girls thus far during practices. “My job as Wiregrass Ranch High forward Amanda Melosky (in white) fights for a loose ball during the Lady Bulls’ 57-38 win over Sunlake. a coach is to get the most out of have been a preseason game, 62-30, my players,” he says. “That will put to District 5A-8 rival Pasco High. wins and losses where they need to Unfortunately, at our press time, be.” Brown had not yet submitted a roster or results for his team to any of the Wildcats Lose 1st Game high school basketball websites, so we The Bulls’ traditional rival is Wes- have no further details on the Lady ley Chapel High (WCH), against ‘Cats, other than knowing that their whom they will host on Monday, regular-season opener was Nov. 17 at December 12, at home. The WildGulf High & they have upcoming cats, under second-year coach Shawn home games on against Anclote High Brown (the team was 15-11 under on Thursday, November 21, and vs. him last year), lost what appears to Sunlake on Thursday, November 28.

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Magnolia Spa & Salon — The 5-Star European Day Spa On S.R. 54! By Gary Nager If you’ve ever driven west on S.R 54, past where it meets up with S.R. 56 and I-75, you’ve probably driven past the amazing Magnolia Spa & Salon, located in the same building as Big Frog T-shirts, next to the Extreme Adventures indoor play place. You say you’ve never seen it, even though it’s been there ten years? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But, if you’ve never stopped in to check out Magnolia, you’d be surprised at what you’ll find inside — a magnificently elegant, immaculate, authentic European-style day spa and hair and nail salon that rivals anything you’ll find in the finest hotels and resorts. I’m not kidding. I have been to many of the best resort spas in the Tampa Bay area — from Saddlebrook Resort to the Don CeSar and from Innisbrook to the Renaissance Vinoy and many more — and Magnolia truly does rival or surpass them all in terms of cleanliness, the quality of the services offered, the “experience” itself and perhaps most important of all in today’s economy, the value for your money.

uniquely European panache. Gizella, who has been a licensed aesthetician for more than 20 years, actually designed Magnolia’s unique look and interior design for a doctor’s office in Merrick, Long Island, NY, that was being converted into an early version of today’s MedSpas. But, when the Poroslays decided to move to Florida, instead of staying to build that doctor’s MedSpa, Gizella and Adam built the building that is now home to Magnolia, Big Frog and a soon-to-open bakery restaurant, according to Gizella’s specs. The result is a haven of relaxation and pampering for men and women where each room is specifically designed The team of professionals at Magnolia Spa & Salon on S.R. 54 in Lutz (just west of Ifor its own purpose. The pedicure room 75 & S.R. 56) includes (l. to r.) Joanna, Kasey, Gizella, Adam, Gina, Amelia & Kim. is separated from the manicure room, See “Magnolia” on page 29.

Some Background Info...

The husband-and-wife co-owners of Magnolia Spa & Salon are Adam and Gizella Poroslay, who are both Hungarians born in Romania (with delightfully different German-sounding accents). They have more than 30 combined years of experience in the salon and spa business and definitely embody that

Jenny is the female licensed massage therapist at Magnolia Spa & Salon.

(Left) Ashley raved about her manicure, pedicure & new hair style. (Right) Gizella is an expert at “Tropical Delight” Papaya-Pineapple body wraps.

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Your LAST Chance To Win $100 In Our 2011 Dining Survey & Contest! This is it! It’s your last chance to enter our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest, where we reward you with FREE dining for simply taking a few minutes to tell us your favorite restaurants in Wesley Chapel & New Tampa! This year, we are again offering a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice in the entire 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 WCNeighborhoodNews.com no later than Saturday, November 26, 2011, to be eligible to win any of the prizes named above. Please note: You will only have about a week to get us an entry from the time you receive this issue in your mailbox! Good luck!— 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, Santo’s Italian Grill 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 Saturday, November 26, 2011, to be eligible to win prizes!

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Neighborhood Nibbles - Divas At Back 9 Café, Liang’s & Frogury! Mary, Robin Savage and Aniria Wilson will be appearing together again as We always try to keep you updated “The Funny Divas.” The Divas are all hysterical and provide a great evening about new restaurants, events and dinof entertainment for men and women ing news in this space and this issue is alike (no, their comedy is NOT approno exception. priate for children). Funny Divas At Back 9 Café And, although there have been If you want to try a fun new sports other restaurants inside the Heritage bar in our area and laugh your butt off, Isles clubhouse, I think the newest I hope you’ll visit the Back 9 Café at incarnation might just finally be the the Heritage Isles Golf & Country right type of food at the right price. Club (located just off Cross Creek The new owners, Mark and Dennis, Blvd.) on Saturday, November 19, 9 serve what I call sports bar fare and p.m. That’s when my dear friend Susan they’ve even opened a covered outdoor Saiger and her friends Long Island tiki bar area that is perfect for enjoying some great wings, burgers, sandwiches, pastas & more. I’ve only eaten there once so far (good burgers), but will definitely provide a full update on the menu in a future issue. The Back 9 Café is open every day for breakfast, lunch and right now and Dennis and Mark are rolling out a new dinner menu, with steaks, more The Funny Divas (l. to r., Long Island Mary, Robin Sav- pastas and other age, New Tampa’s own Susan Saiger & Aniria Wilson entrées.The Café features are at the Back 9 Café at Heritage Isles G&CC Nov. 19. a full-liquor bar. By Gary Nager

The cost per person for the Funny Divas’ appearance at the Back 9 Café (10630 Plantation Bay Dr., just inside the easternmost entrance to Heritage Isles off Cross Creek Blvd.) is only $10. For tickets, or for more information about the Back 9 Café, call 907-0726.

Santo’s Sold; Remington’s Still Open Despite Rumors

Just as we’re concluding this year’s Dining Survey & Contest (see page 26), two of your favorite (and ours) restaurants in Wesley Chapel have been rumored to have closed over the past two weeks, but only one of those rumors is actually true. Santo’s Italian Grill, located in the Pinebrook at The Grove plaza on S.R. 54, has been sold. Owner Ken Santo, who is still also an owner of Skinny’s Sports Bar in the same plaza, could not give us any details about the sale, but Santo’s is closed for now and will be converted to an entirely new restaurant concept for at least several weeks. Of course, we will provide an update, either on our website (WCNeighborhoodNews.com) or in our next Wesley Chapel issue, or both. Meanwhile, my friend Abe Srour says he wants to dispel the rumors that his Remington’s Steak House on S.R.

54 has closed or is closing. “We are open for now,” Abe says. “And, when we do shut down, it will be temporarily for renovations only.” All I can tell you is that I was in Remington’s the Thursday before we went to press, three days after the restaurant was reportedly closed, and the place was packed! Remington’s Steak House is located at 27405 S.R. 54 and is open every day for lunch and dinner. For more info, call 973-1208 or visit RemingtonsSteakhouse.com.

Frogury Now Open

If you love frozen yogurt, there’s a new shoppe that has opened in the same plaza as Five Guys Burgers & Fries and Pita Republic, at the corner of BBD and County Line Rd. (in the separate building from Sweetbay and LA Fitness). It’s called Frogury Frozen Yogurt Factory and it features several different flavors of nonfat, low-calorie and even low-sugar yogurt that made me think of the episode of “Seinfeld” where Jerry and then-New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani both gained a bunch of weight after eating supposedly nonfat frozen yogurt. I already love Frogury’s classic chocolate, Tahitian vanilla, cake batter and cappuccino flavors, the fact you fill

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your bowl yourself with as much or as little of the creamy yogurt (and amazing fresh fruit, candy, chocolate and other toppings) as you like and I even enjoy the rich Lavazza (imported from Italy) coffee drinks. Frogury Frozen Yogurt Factory is located at 6431 County Line Rd.. For more information, call 9941960 or visit Frogury.com.

Liang’s Adds Menu Items

This issue is the last one where you can cast ballots (see the “Dining Survey & Contest” on page 26) for your favorite restaurants in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel and one local eatery that is certain to be on your list of favorites again is Liang’s Bistro on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., next to Chick-fil-A. Liang’s has been our readers’ favorite Asian restaurant every year it’s been open and has always been among our top ten for your favorite restaurant of any kind in New Tampa. And now, with the addition of some delicious new menu items, Liang’s is certain to be adding to its popularity. Two new appetizers are among the four new items. The first is “Kung Fu Shrimp,” which I wasn’t able to sample because of my shellfish allergy, but it’s a spicy, fried shrimp appetizer for two which is Liang;’s unique take on another restaurant’s “Bang Bang Shrimp.” I did enjoy the savory and spicy new mushroom lettuce wraps, which are chopped portobello mushrooms in another “secret” sauce. My favorite new item is the awesome new fish filet with portobello mushrooms, snow pea pods, carrots and fresh ginger (above) in a zesty gingerbased sauce that clings perfectly to the

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fish. I also loved the new banana cheesecake roll, which is a fried “egg roll” stuffed with banana cheesecake and served with delicious vanilla ice cream. It’s a killer for my diet (I only ate one bite of it), but well worth the fat and calories. For more info, including how you can get either of the appetizers or the new dessert free with your dine-in (only) order, call 978-1225 or visit LiangsBistroUS. com or stop in at 17515 BBD Blvd.

Benedetto’s Adds Lunch!

Even though it’s located outside of our distribution area, many of our readers have long named Benedetto’s Ristorante Italiano as among their favorites in the entire Tampa Bay area. Owner/ Chef Ben Pumo, a man who loves to cook with all kinds of sauces, is opening his place for lunch beginning on Thursday, December 1. “People are always asking us to open for lunch, so we’re giving it a try,” Ben says. See the ad below for great coupon deals on lunch and dinner at Benedetto’s (21520 Village Lakes Shopping Center (on S.R. 54), Land O’Lakes. For reservations and more information, call 909-9684 or visit BenedettoItaliano.com

elegant body, facial and massage treatment rooms, a large salon area, locker rooms for men and women, a truly serene relaxation room and the cleanest bathrooms you’ll find anywhere. “I’m telling you that you could eat off the floor in any room at Magnolia Spa,” says Neighborhood News advertising customer service manager Nikki Bennett. “If we weren’t doing this story, I don’t know if I ever would’ve stopped in, but wow. The place, the people and the services are amazing. It’s a five-star spa, for sure!”

The Spa Services...

Customers of Magnolia Spa have such a huge variety of services available to them that there’s no way I can list them all here. But, your choice of facial services includes everything from a Magnolia Signature Facial to a warm paraffin mask facial and facials designed especially for men and even teens. A wide variety of facials with peels also is on the Magnolia menu. There’s a Kinelift Treatment skin rejuvenation program that utilizes LED light therapy and micro currents, available with or without microdermabrasion. Or, try a Dermalift, which uses microcurrent to revitalize neck and chest muscles. And, there are waxing hair removal services available for every possible area of need. I can personally vouch for the Licensed Massage Therapy services at Magnolia. Although I didn’t utilize Adam’s services, Jenny, the spa’s female massage therapist, gave me a wonderful relaxation massage. I told her that I can’t handle the deeper tissue massages and she definitely took it easy on me, but still worked out all of my problem areas, including a sore muscle in my leg. I am definitely going to try a hot stone massage next time and there are prenatal and postpartum massages, aromatherapy and even foot reflex point therapy.

Body treatments include everything from a “chocolate fix” to a body polish with aromatherapy sea salt or sugar glow and Gizella’s specialty, the papaya-pineapple cream fraiche wrap. Got cellulite? Magnolia offers a variety of treatments for it. And, the spa doesn’t just offer your basic manicures and pedicures, they offer acrylic and gel nails and a full-treatment spa pedicure, all at prices that are not much more than, but well worth, not having to be overpowered by the smell in most nail salons. Oh, and the nail technician Amelia is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Speaking of knowledge, hair stylists and color specialists Joanna, Gina and Kasey are all not only experienced, but true pros who really know hair. “Kasey is like an encyclopedia of knowledge about hair,” said Neighborhood News website/marketing manager Ashley Knoblach after Kasey gave her a whole new look. “And I love what she did with my hair. I think I have to start coming here all the time.” And, best of all with the holidays coming up, you can purchase gift certificates or a huge variety of spa packages for that someone special. See the Magnolia ad on page 18 for some great deals on hair, facial and massage services. Magnolia Spa & Salon is located at 24836 S.R. 54. It is open Tuesday-Saturday. For appointments, hours and more info, visit MagnoliaSpaSalon.com or call 909-4711 and tell our friend Kim the receptionist that we sent you!

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Aspirations Winery Offers Tastings, Classes, Custom Labels & More! By Gary Nager The Aspirations Winery, located on E. Fowler Ave. in Temple Terrace (in the same plaza as CDB’s Pizza, just 2025 minutes from most of Wesley Chapel, which no longer has a wine bar of its own), is definitely a unique place that is well worth visiting. Owner Bill Linville is always happy to give you a quick tour of his working winery, where he makes a nice variety of red, white and fruit-infused wines. Aspirations, which originally was better known as “Wine Not?” when New Tampa resident Bob French originally opened it in the same location back in 2003, is an elegant-looking locale for sampling some tasty (seriously) wines and to purchase great gifts for virtually any occasion, from a unique birthday present to wedding favors for 200 or more people. And, Linville has added some other unique features, including a “Monet & Merlot” painting class (more on this below). Linville, who lives in Pinellas County with his wife Robin, actually found a listing for Aspirations on Craig’sList.com when he was looking for a new business a little more than a year ago. The former banker, who was most recently with 5/3 Bank for seven years, says he “definitely wasn’t looking for a winery, but I really thought this seemed like a fun, interesting business.” The first question many people ask is where Linville gets the grapes for his wines, since there obviously are no vineyards located behind the shopping center. “All of the wines we sell and serve are made right here,” he says. “We can order the ‘must’ (the juice of the grapes) of more than 125 grape varieties from just about anyplace around the world and make any type of wine in the three large tanks inside the winery,” he says. “And, all of our wines are low-sulfite (a common wine preservative) wines, which means that their shelf life is only about two or a maximum of about two-and-a-half years.”

Of the wines regularly made and kept on-hand at Aspirations are a nice cabernet sauvignon-shiraz blend called Swamp Juice, cab, merlot, raspberry merlot, Chilean carmenere and my favorite (of course), a very smooth, drinkable malbec. I’m not quite as into white wine, but I have to admit that I enjoyed the peach-infused chardonnay. It tastes like a champagne Bellini cocktail, without the bubbles. I was impressed to also find opportunities to order some of my other favorite grape varieties, including sangiovese, temparanillo, grenache, Super Tuscan and even an authentic Italian amarone. Varietals that interest many people include a Washington state merlot, Australian cab and pinot grigio. “The ‘must’ that we receive is a blend of available grapes from a variety of wineries,” Linville says. “We therefore can’t get the same grapes used in a particular wine or guarantee a region where the grapes come from, but these are all quality grapes.”

Great Tasting Events

In addition to being able to sample up to three of the wines on hand at Aspirations any time for free (or ten samples for just $5), Linville offers regular tasting events, where all you pay is $1 for each 2-3-oz. sample with no admission or cover charge. He also provides drawings for some great prizes, free wine smoothie samples, light hors d’oeuvres (including some tasty CDB pizza) and live entertainment for each tasting. “The tastings are a great way to sample our wines and experience the winery in a social setting,” he says. “And, we offer discounted pricing on bottles in the store during the tastings, too.” The next tasting event will be held Thursday, November 17, beginning at 7 p.m. “We did three in October and they were all very successful,” Linville says. “You can check our website for our entire event calendar each month.” Jazzy R&B pianist Omar

Davis provides the entertainment, which serves as enjoyable background music for great conversation. I attended the third and final tasting held in October and there were several couples visiting, about half of whom had never visited Aspirations before. During the tasting, a regular customer named Lauren came in to buy several bottles of wine, including two bottles of Aspirations’ peach chardonnay. “I love all the wines here,” she said. “Especially the peach chardonnay!” Linville says that many of his regular customers are fans of the fruit-infused wines. “They go great with spicy foods, like Thai or spicy Mexican,” he says. “They’re very popular.” Owner Bill Linville of Aspirations Winery on E. Fowler Ave. in Temple Terrace. ‘Monet & Merlot’ Another popular reason to visit ly,” Linville says. “And, for single guys, Aspirations are the twice-monthly it’s a great way to meet single women “Monet & Merlot” events, where a in a unique atmosphere.” The next professional artist conducts a three“Monet & Merlot” classes will be held hour class for up to a maximum of 16 Friday, November 11, and Friday, students and provides all of the artist’s November 18. materials for each participant. The cost Custom-Label Wines & of the class is $40 per person and Other Great Gifts Linville offers a $15 all-you-can-drink Linville says there’s no doubt that special during the class. creating custom-label wines for individ“The classes sell out pretty quick-

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uals and companies is the biggest part of his business. And, when he says “custom,” he really means it. A professional graphic artist has created a series of bottle label templates you can use as the basis for your own labels or Linville can have a unique one created from scratch for you. You also can design your own label from start to finish. If you’re planning to order If you’ve been thinking about giving customlabeled wines or accessories as a gift for the custom-label wines for holiday holidays, we suggest that you visit Aspiragifts, there is still time. tions Winery as soon as possible! “It only takes a few days from approval of the proof of low as $15-$17 and can cost as much as your label until we have them here in $55-$70 for the highest-quality house,” he says. “And, for orders of less engraved boxes, which also come with a than six cases, your custom-label wines corkscrew, stoppers and other tools (with labels attached) can be ready for (photo). There’s even a “Houdini” you in 2-4 weeks. “It takes four to six box, with a bottle of wine and even weeks maximum for six cases or more.” fancier tools in a clear plastic box. And, Aspirations can ship your gifts And, speaking of the holidays, anywhere in Florida all year-round and Linville says one of his top sellers during to all but 14 other U.S. states from the holidays is the cranberry-infused October until May. “Because of our shiraz. “We can’t keep enough of it on low-sulfite content, we can’t ship wines the shelves during the holidays, but it outside of Florida during the summer. doesn’t really sell very well the rest of If the wine sits in a hot truck or warethe year,” says Linville. “Go figure.” For more information about house for several days, it could affect Aspirations Winery (5116 E. Fowler the wine.” Ave.), including the upcoming event Aspirations also has some incredischedule, call 988-2010 or visit Aspible wood gift boxes available with custom engraving. Wood gift boxes start as rationsWinery.com.

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Discover The Dances Of India & More At Srishti Dance Academy By Sheryl Young “Bollywood” style dancing has exploded into one of the most popular types of dance in America today. Featured in recent movies like “Slumdog Millionaire” and on television shows like “So You Think You Can Dance,” Bollywood is a vibrant, energetic dance form. It mixes Indian, modern, jazz, hip hop and other styles. But, the Indian art forms of dance don’t stop there. The Srishti Dance Academy, in the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center on Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa, just a few miles south of anywhere in Wesley Chapel, is quickly helping to make not only Bollywood, but also Indian Classical, Folk and Fusion dancing a standard to be recognized and enjoyed by both children and adults. The founder and director of the Srishti Dance Academy is Swapna Komarraju, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, the capital city of Andhra Pradesh province in South India. She’s been dancing since age three, and now loves teaching. “I was always passionate about Indian dance forms, as my mom inspired me to get into learning dance,” says Swapna. “When I moved to the

U.S., I wanted to continue my involvement. I started small by teaching kids in our community and then moved on to start the Academy, which offers training in various Indian dance forms.” Swapna started the Srishti Academy four years ago and it’s been at its current location for the past two, introducing various Indian dances and movement to more people beyond the Indian community. “Since Bollywood became so popular, I’m seeing a large influx of Americans in my Sunday adult classes,” Swapna says. Swapna was professionally trained in the classical dance forms of Kuchipudi and Andhra Natyam, by respected dance gurus in India (she credits Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna, Dr. Shoba Naidu, Sri. Sudhakar and Smt. Ratna Sri). Both easily recognizable by audiences everywhere for their colorful costumes and expressive movements, Kuchipudi is primarily focused on grace and expression whereas Andhra Natyam is more rigorous. Today, she teaches Tiny Tots through Adults at the Srishti Dance Academy, beginning with Fundamentals of Dance through Intermediate and Advanced classes in the various dances.

The spectacular colors of the native dances of India come to life at the Shristi Dance Academy on Cross Creek Blvd., which provides opportunities for its students to participate in shows like this one. There’s even a “Dance as Workout” titions.” class for adults to get in shape. In 2010, students from the Srishti “It’s very satisfying to see kids get Dance Academy were declared India closer to their culture,” she says. “And, Festival 2010 Winners in the Junior I have seen shy kids who transform into Division, taking home 1st Prize Classiconfident individuals as they go cal, Best Classical Choreography and through the training. It gives me great 2nd Prize Bhangra Choreography. pleasure when our students receive Banghra is another popular form of compliments at events and win compeIndian folk music and dance. It origi-

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nated to celebrate the harvest season. “The India Festival is a yearly event organized by Gujarati Samaj of Tampa Bay,” Swapna explains. Gujarati Samaj is a non-profit organization for educational and cultural activities to promote the Indian heritage. The 2010 Festival took place at the USF Sun Dome. This year, the event was held on November 11 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. “The dances are the highlight,” Swapna says of the event. “But, the variety of food and cultural items and the wide array of fashion clothing and jewelry displayed by vendors, attracts a wide cross section of the population in and around Tampa. Around 10,000 people attend the event every year.”

Swapna and some of her students were numbered among 2,800 Kuchipudi dancers in creating a Guinness World Record for performing big group dance choreography at the Second International Kuchipudi Convention in Swapna’s home town of Hyderabad. Srishti’s website shows a long list of performances by members of the Academy in the Tampa Bay and Orlando areas. The most recent on the list was at Saint Leo University near Dade City, the state’s oldest Catholic college.

More Than Just Dance at Srishti Academy

In addition to the dance classes, the Academy now offers instruction in Indian Art as well as Yoga. Swapna proudly talks about her Art and Yoga instructors. “Shyama Rangwala is our very talented art teacher, who offers training in traditional Indian art, drawing, coloring, charcoal art, and acrylic Owner Swapna Komarraju (in pink) teaches boys and girls painting. She has won several many different traditional dance disciplines of India at Srishti Dance Academy. awards and host-

ed shows. Supriya Bellur is our professionally trained Yoga teacher. Her classes have been an instant hit with our adult students.” But that’s not all! Just in recent months, Shyama has also started teaching two Indian languages at Srishti: Hindi and Guyarati. Instruction levels vary depending upon age and expertise. Dance and Art students can start as young as four years old. This training provides an added perk for young students: Learning discipline and good manners. Swapna also strives to teach her young pupils good values through the medium of dance. Ritu Mitra is the proud mother of two Srishti Academy dance students, and says they are wonderful examples of this training. “My daughter Neha started here in April,” Ritu says. “I am amazed to see the progress she’s made in the classical dance. Although she already knew Bollywood, doing the classical style has given her stamina, grace and elegance, and she’s improved in her ability.” And, Ritu says there are other benefits of the training. “My son, Ankush, has lost stiffness and become more flexible. For both of my children, I am pleased that it’s also helped with respect for elders, discipline, manners, obedience and developing their person-

alities. Swapna can be strict, but she is very good with the children.” Not wanting to take all the credit for the success of the studio, Swapna is grateful to her husband, with whom she moved to Tampa six years ago. “My husband, Deepak Chinthamalla, is my backbone,” she says. “He helps me greatly with the studio set-up and upgrades, website and promotion of our Academy. His support is invaluable. It helps me focus on my dance classes completely. His contribution is huge when we have shows or events.” The couple has a two and a half year old son, Ayush, and Swapna also thanks her husband for staying home with him while she is at the studio. Monthly fees for Adult Dance are $50; Kids Dance - $65. Art and Language classes are ($60) and Yoga is $65. There are discounts available for multiple classes. In each discipline, there are four classes per month, and each class is one-hour long. The Srishti Dance Academy is located at 10329 Cross Creek Blvd, Suite L. For more information about class schedules or to view photos of some truly stunning performances, visit SrishtiAcademy.com. The phone numbers are 404-1862 for Dance, 843-6784 for Art and 600-7561 for Yoga classes.

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