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from Osprey Observer Brandon/Winthrop February 2022

EYE ON BUSINESS

LEANNE’S OLD FASHIONED COOKIES SERVES UP SMILES

By Amy Schechter

From hearing her college professor say her idea would never work to running a successful family business, LeAnne Crabtree knew the Lord had a hand in all of it. “God put people in our lives. He built our base before I even knew it would be a company,” she said. And if you want a taste of heaven, her family’s secret fourth-generation recipe is close.

Now, LeAnne’s Old Fashioned Cookies boasts six delicious flavors: fudge spectacular, coconut chipa-roons, chocolate chip pecan, white chocolate macadamia nut, oatmeal raisin and peanut butter. Boxes start at a dozen cookies and range all the way up to its 72-cookie tower. It’s the perfect gift for a special occasion, a holiday or a thank-you. Each tasty treat is individually wrapped, so they’re perfect for sharing in office and education settings as well as at your next gathering.

Her daughter, Amanda, who just graduated with her bachelor’s degree, still does marketing. Also, LeAnne is so very thankful for her business coach and friend, Steve Hopper. He real-

ly built their social media presence and helped put them in a good spot despite the difficulties of the pandemic. Now, she, under the direction of Hopper, is writing a book about her family’s story called God Has a Sweet Tooth. It tells the story of how an unlikely idea, when given over to God’s hands, became something so much more. LeAnne; her husband, Travis; and their famLeAnne’s Old Fashioned Cookies o delicious favors. fers six ily truly believe Le Anne’s Old Fash ioned Cookies is also a ministry, and their story is set to come out late this year or early next year. Besides personalized gifts, LeAnne’s Old Fashioned Cookies is happy to be a part of your next corporate event. She’s looking forward to baking for the TASTE at The Straz on Saturday, April 9, where supporting the arts is sure to taste amazing. Mother’s Day and graduations are soon approaching as well, so you’ll want to get your order in soon. It really is the perfect gift for all occasions and celebrations. We don’t blame you if you cannot wait. To order online, visit leannescookies.com or call 888-651-0045.

NEW VITALITY CENTERS HELPS YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST

By Amy Schechter

Whether you’re simply looking to improve your overall health and wellness, combat the efects of aging or manage a chronic condition, New Vitality Centers has a caring team of licensed physicians and medical professionals who can tailor a plan that’s just right for you. If you’re ready to improve your confidence and quality of life, it has the latest technology and individualized wellness programs to do just that.

Owner Mary Heysek is passionate about their patients. “People who come to us want to look and feel better,” she said. “All of our treatments are all natural.”

New Vitality Centers ofers many safe and efective therapies that reverse the processes associated with aging. It now ofers the state-of-the-art MoreNova linear wave therapy for erectile dysfunction. Unlike acoustic waves, which can be very painful, linear waves ofer a pain-free solution that actually regrows blood vessels to combat the most common cause of erectile dysfunction. Clients can operate the machine themselves without assistance in ofce. The closest other facility with this technology is in Miami. MoreNova ofers 80 percent efficacy worldwide, and so far, its ofce has seen 100 percent client satisfaction.

Skincare is especially important to clients who want to look and feel younger. New Vitality Centers also ofers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and micronee dling facials. By numbing your face and drawing blood, its team can

New Vitality Centers ofers separate the microneedling facials to combat platelets from signs of aging. the patient’s own blood, which they then place back on the skin to rejuvenate it. This process is regenerative in that it helps rebuild collagen and elastic, removes dark spots and fades fine lines. Unlike other facials, the efects can last up to 18 months. Clients also seek New Vitality Centers to help them manage weight loss. Using a combination of keto/Mediterranean diets and intermittent fasting along with an appetite suppressant and a weekly injection that helps burn fat instead of muscle, clients learn how they can make healthy choices that result in weight loss and the ability to keep the weight of. It also ofers other services such as bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), including testosterone therapy; regenerative hair restoration; IV drips; Botox; nutraceuticals; and CBD products. Whatever your needs, it can customize a program getting you to look and feel your best. For more information, call 436-0708, visit newvitalitycenters.com or find it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/newvitalitycenters. New Vitality Centers is located at 665 S. Kings Ave. in Brandon.

New Vitality Centers helps clients regrow hair through regenerative hair restoration.

Artist Night, Bulls Fundraiser, Cartoon Class & More ...

Compiled by Jenny Bennett jbennett@ospreyobserver.com

Bloomingdale Bulls Clay Shoot Fundraiser

The Bloomingdale High School football team is hosting a clay shoot fundraiser on Saturday, March 5 starting at 9 a.m. The shoot will take place at FishHawk Sporting Clays, located at 13505 Hobson Simmons Rd. in Lithia. The event includes 50 clay targets, and you do not need any shooting experience. Tickets are $70 per person or $260 per four-person team, which also includes cart rental, 50 targets each and lunch. Rafe prizes and silent auction items will also be available, as will a variety of sponsorship deals. To find additional information or to ask any questions, email gobullsfootball@gmail.com or call Coach Wyatt on 516-9338.

Hearing Loss Association Of America Meeting

The mission of the Hearing Loss Association of America is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy. The Sun City Center chapter will be holding its next meeting at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, located at 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center, on Tuesday, March 15 at 12:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, available to attend in person or via Zoom. A guest speaker will present, and there will be time to mingle afterwards. RSVP via email to debbe.hagner@gmail.com or text 727-271-0770. If you have any questions, contact Eloise at eloise6376@gmail.com.

Local Veteran Accepts Congressional Gold Medal On Behalf Of Great Uncle

The President signed a bill in June 2014 awarding members of Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, the Congressional Gold Medal. The medal is one of the highest awards that the U.S. bestows and recognizes the contributions and extraordinary heroism of the men of the 65th Infantry Regiment. Local veteran Anthony Torres proudly accepted the award for his great uncle, Carlos Figuera, in recognition of his service during World War II.

Calligraphy Classes Coming To Ruskin

Learn to create the beautiful writing on you see on invitations, place cards and wall art—almost everywhere you go. Nail the basics and have fun at Brush Pen Lettering 101. A professional calligrapher will teach you the basic strokes, the principles of modern lettering and how to make that brush pen behave. The next class will be held at the beautiful new Holiday Inn Express in Ruskin on Saturday, March 5 from 1-3 p.m. The class fee is $40, which includes professional instruction, and all supplies are included. For registration information, call 489-5507.

Cartooning Classes With Alejandro At Center Place

Cartooning classes with Alejandro Algarin at Center Place will talk about cartooning and cartooning history as well as show how to express emotion and acting through cartooning. With these classes, you will discover how to create and evoke laughter and convey humor using simple shapes and composition as well as express everyday characters, scenes and stories. The classes at Center Place, located at 619 Vonderburg Dr. in Brandon, are on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. for kids who are K-7 years old and from 6-7 p.m. for those 8-14 years old. For more information, visit www.centerplacebrandon.com or call 685-8888.

Spring Bazaar To Beneft Kittie Corral

Kittie Corral, a nonprofit animal rescue, is holding an outdoor spring bazaar on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lake Wimauma Convention Center, located at 5408 SR 674 in Wimauma. There will be vendors of all kinds, including arts, crafts, pet-related businesses, food trucks and more. Beautiful rafe baskets will be available to win. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Angelite Bragg on 634-5873 or 731-6303 for more information; apply early, as only two vendors per industry will be allowed. For more information on Kittie Corral, visit www.kittiecorral.org.

Bingo Returns To St. Stephen Catholic Church

St. Stephen Catholic Church, located at 10118 St. Stephen Cir. in Riverview is pleased to announce the return of bingo to its Family Life Center. The event is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month. The next date is Tuesday, March 22, and it will begin at 6:30 p.m. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., and a concession stand will be available for refreshments. There will also be a 50/50 rafe, and proceeds from the evening will support community families in need and church groups like St. Vincent de Paul.

Pasco Blues Beneft Concert To Beneft Bridging Freedom Organization

The Pasco Blues Festival hosts leading blues performers from the Tampa Bay area and national award-winning acts at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park each year. This year, Florida Penguin Productions and the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel are partnering to raise funds for the Bridging Freedom organization. Event profits, including ticket sales and adult beverage sales, will raise funding to build a facility in Pasco County to house female minors who were rescued from human sex trafcking in Florida. Performers include: The Jukebox Johnnies, Dottie Kelly and Rock The House Band, Alex Lopez and headliner Mr. Sipp – The Mississippi Blues Child. The event will take place on Saturday, March 12 from 12 Noon-8 p.m. at Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park, located at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd. in Land O’ Lakes. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com and facebook. com by searching ‘Pasco Blues Festival.’ If you have additional questions about the event, tickets, procedures or limitations, contact 727-674-1464

Celebrate National Pet Adoption Week

National pet adoption week is from Monday, February 28 through Sunday, March 6. Rescue Pets of Florida is partnering with PetSmart stores, including the Brandon and Valrico stores, to do large adoption events during the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6. Adoptable dogs and cats will be available, as well as special giveaways. The adoption event will run from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the PetSmarts located at 1051 W. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon and 3313 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. Rescue Pets of Florida is completely run by volunteers and is always looking to recruit more. For more information on the adoption event or volunteer opportunities, visit its Facebook page @rescuepetsoforida.

Morning Dances

DJ Ken will be hosting two morning dances at the Sadye Gibbs Mattin Community Center, located at 302 S. Maryland Ave. in Plant City, on Wednesday, March 2 from 10 a.m.-12 Noon and the Brandon Community Center, located at 502 E. Sadie St. in Brandon, on Friday, March 4 from 12 Noon-2 p.m. The dances are open to everyone; there is no judgement, just fun. A variety of music, including country, ballroom, rock ‘n’ roll and Latin, will be played; to request a favorite, just ask. For more information, visit www. djkenmiller.com or call 863-409-7714.