Bay Magazine August 2021

A MAGAZINE OF THE TAMPA BAY TIMES

AUGUST 2021

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TLC FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY FROM BAY EDITOR KATHY SAUNDERS After spending a year doting on my dogs, they are suffering from separation anxiety anytime I leave the house. It’s a pandemic reality that many pet owners are confronting. I enrolled my three Labrador retrievers in a doggy day care center to give them a little extra stimulation a couple of times a week. They love playing with other dogs, which I know from watching a puppy cam, and, most importantly, they come home exhausted.

In our family, a tired dog is a good dog. We prefer playing with and walking our own dogs, but on the days we have to be gone for hours at a time, sending the dogs to “school” has been a great option. In this issue of Bay, reporter Gabrielle Calise reports on a few pet places for day care or boarding. One offers playtime in a water park. Some have plush kennels with beds and furniture if your dog is used to sleeping in style. Does your dog like to watch TV? You can pay for a private room with a television.

For people who need more personal care, we also report this month on some of the doctors in our community who offer concierge services. For a fee, these doctors can be available to you 24 hours a day via text, phone or email. They also coordinate all your care in one office and spend as much time as a patient needs during appointments. Some do their own lab testing on site. They create individualized health plans for patients and serve as personal advocates for their patients if they are hospitalized. It’s a luxury, for sure.

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10 PETS

Your pooch can enjoy some playtime and some pampering at these local doggy day cares.

19 RECIPE

Hit the sweet spot this summer with a tasty pavlova that will transport you to the tropics.

24 PROFILE

We chat with the University of Tampa’s Linda Devine, Rotary Club of Tampa’s new president.

44 FOOD

Master the shell game and learn all about oysters with a virtual tutorial by a pro.

51 MEDICAL

Concierge doctors, who for a fee offer a more personalized approach, discuss the benefits.

48 PHILANTHROPY

A women’s program helps ease worries at St. Anthony’s Hospital with annual donations.

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BY GABRIELLE CALISE

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ffices are reopening and vacation rentals are filling up. It’s great news for travelers and workers eager to get back to the swing of things. But our furry friends, so delighted to spend nearly every moment with us at home this last year, are in for a rude awakening. • It doesn’t have to be this way, though. To ease them through the transition, how about treating them to a bit of pampering and fun? • These local doggy day cares and boarding facilities are filled with luxurious amenities, delicious treats and plenty of new friends to distract your pooch. With report cards and live webcams, you’ll be able to monitor how much fun they’re having.

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Jana Adersone, operations manager at Bay Paws Pet Resort in Clearwater, interacts with some of the guests in the indoor exercise yard. Photo by Luis Santana

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In addition to boarding and doggy day care, J. Tails in St. Petersburg sends report cards each day and throws themed parties. Photo courtesy of J. Tails

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live webcams to watch their animals splash in the wading pools, socialize during group play or jump around streams of bubbles.

IN ST. PETERSBURG

After pickup, each pet gets a detailed daily report card. The reports include adjectives to describe how the dog was feeling that day and notes on the activities they did and which other dogs they were friends with for the day.

A former vet tech and pet store manager, Jessica Garvin moved to St. Petersburg with a Great Dane and struggled to find a place that would watch her dog. She noticed all of the options she found charged extra for picture updates and other services. So in 2014, Garvin set out to launch her own modern pet care business.

At first, J. Tails started with in-home care — dog walking, cat sitting and shuttle services. All pet care came with text message updates, pet pictures for owners during the day and even updates during walks. “The assurance is there and especially the transparency,” Garvin said.

In 2018, J. Tails opened the Barkyard for doggy day care and boarding. The facility boasts 4,000 square feet of climatecontrolled indoor play space, with more than 12,000 square feet for dogs to play outside. During the day, pup parents can use

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Customers can also add on enrichment puzzles, a basic commands refresh or tasty treats. (Raw goat milk and cookies from St. Petersbark, bone broth and fresh produce are all on the menu.)

In July, J. Tails introduced a new unlimited membership program, which includes unlimited day care and two baths a month, complete with nail trims and ear cleaning.

J. Tails hosts quarterly events, like an Easter carrot dig, a foam party for humans and dogs and a fall pumpkin smash. J. Tails will also throw your pup a birthday party, inviting a few of their favorite furry friends from day care to enjoy a pet-friendly cake.

To check out events, pricing and how to book a free first day for your dog at J. Tails, 2616 Sixth Ave. S, St. Petersburg, visit jtailssp.com.

BAY PAWS PET RESORT IN CLEARWATER

Maximus the mastiff waits in one of the suites at Bay Paws Pet Resort in Clearwater for some playtime in the exercise area.

Lawyer Christina Holtz opened Bay Paws Pet Resort in August 2020. After taking her own pet to a doggy day care, she was inspired by her family’s human hotel business and decided to get into the pet hotel industry.

“We’re an entirely new company and new brand,” she said. “We unfortunately opened right during COVID, which was not part of the plan.”

Despite being new on the scene, Bay Paws has an impressive array of services. In addition to offering boarding, day care, grooming, bathing and spa services, the company has a mobile app that lets humans check in on their pet 24/7.

The goal is to help customers feel more comfortable leaving their animals. The facility has 81 suites for dog boarding. Twelve are private luxury suites, complete with beds that have little headboards and doggy sofas. Empty picture frames are available so families can personalize the space with their own photos. Pet parents can also bring their own blankets and toys from home.

“In looking at the services that we provided with the boarding, we wanted to make it resort style,” Holtz said.

Bay Paws also offers spacious junior suites, executive suites and cat condos. Boarding staff members work from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., so working pet parents can schedule early and late pickups in advance.

Employees also are experienced in pet CPR and first aid.

During the day, Bay Paws offers group play, enrichment day care and puppy preschool. Customers can add on natural treats for their pets, as well as puzzle toys and frozen Kongs.

Jana Andersone spends time in the outdoor yard with some of the guests at Bay Paws Pet Resort in Clearwater. Photos by Luis Santana

Bay Paws is looking to expand with second and third locations in the next year or so. For now, find Bay Paws at 13662 Automobile Blvd., Clearwater. Learn more at baypaws.com.

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PUPPY PALACE OF SOUTH TAMPA Of all the amenities at Puppy Palace of South Tampa, general manager Heather Leseney’s favorite is the saltwater pool. The shaded outdoor walk-in pool has no steps, which is great for older dogs. And the saltwater is refreshing for pups, helping with any skin issues.

Need to keep your pet cool? Puppy Palace of South Tampa is outfitted with mister fans, kiddie pools and a large pool for dogs.

The owners can tune in to their dog’s pool time fun during the day, thanks to a webcam.

Puppy Palace has two locations to choose from (the other one is in Brandon) and offers boarding, grooming and day care.

At the South Tampa location, a large outdoor playground is broken into multiple zones dedicated to big and small dogs. Animals undergo a temperament test to see which play group they’ll be assigned to. Have no fear if your dog is skittish or temperamental.

Puppy Palace provides solo day care with one-on-one playtime at no additional cost.

“I make sure that I hire people that do have really good experience,” Leseney said. “I want to make sure that anybody that I have here is going to treat the pets as if it were their own pet.”

To keep dogs cool, especially short-nosed dogs that can’t stand the Florida heat for long, Puppy Palace has mister fans and kiddie pools set up outside. A large indoor play yard features climbing ramps, tennis balls and bubbles.

Boarding is available for cats and dogs. If owners don’t want to bring their own food, kennel food is provided at no extra cost. Dogs that board enjoy extra cuddle time and walks, as well as large suites that each have their own webcam and televisions. At night, Leseney makes sure that each TV screen is left on.

“I feel like it makes them feel like they have company,” she said.

Puppy Palace has two locations locally. Photos courtesy of Puppy Palace of South Tampa

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Puppy Palace of South Tampa is at 4313 W Pearl Ave. The Brandon location is at 802 E Lumsden Road. Visit tampapuppypalace.com to learn more.

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RECIPE

IF YOU LIKE PIÑA COLADAS ...

MINI PIÑA COLADA PAVLOVAS Makes approximately one dozen.

For the pavlovas: 4 egg whites, at room temperature (save the egg yolks for curd) ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons coconut extract 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites on high until foamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar, one spoonful at a time. Continue to beat until the meringue reaches stiff peaks, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Remove the bowl from the mixer. Using a rubber spatula, fold in coconut extract, cornstarch and lemon juice. Take care not to deflate the meringue.

Using an ice cream or cookie scoop, scoop out the meringue into 12 equal dollops onto a baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon to create a little nest in the middle. (This will hold the curd in place.)

Bake at 250 degrees for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues in there for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

For the pineapple curd: 4 egg yolks ¼ cup pineapple juice ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed Photo by Ivy Ceballo

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For the topping: Toasted coconut, for garnish Pineapple slices, for garnish

andering Whisk Bakeshop owner Jennifer Jacobs is known for her decadent and colorful buttercream cakes, French macarons, cream puffs and cookie sandwiches. But did you know that the self-taught cake designer and pastry pro also makes a mean pavlova? “Florida summers are hot, so I’m always looking for a light and refreshing dessert to serve when I’m entertaining,” Jacobs said.

Combine egg yolks, pineapple juice and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon and registers 160 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Jacobs came up with this recipe while working at her bakery in Pinellas Park, where she regularly hosts popup events and works on custom orders. These miniature pineapple curd-filled pavlovas, a meringue-based dessert with a crunchy exterior and soft and airy interior, are flavored with coconut and naturally gluten-free. “Pavlovas look challenging but are actually quite simple to prepare,” Jacobs said. “They will definitely make a statement on your table.” — Helen Freund

Cover the curd with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the curd. Refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.

Remove from heat and add salt and butter, one piece at a time, stirring until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl.

To assemble the pavlovas, top each one with a hearty scoop of curd. Add toasted coconut and a slice of pineapple. Feel free to add fresh berries or any other fruit desired.

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PROFILE: LINDA DE VINE

LEADING BY EXAMPLE Photo by Jessica Leigh Photography

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or 40 years, Linda Devine has helped steer the University of Tampa into the future, shouldering an ever-expanding portfolio of responsibilities since becoming Vice President for Operations and Planning in 1995. Devine’s management — collaborative, diplomatic, tactical — encompasses nearly every corner of the 105acre urban campus, from police, fire, bookstore and postal service to registration, retention and research grants. Throw a deadly coronavirus pandemic in there and you can rearrange her title to Chief Officer Planning and Effectiveness, shortened to COPE. As enrollment soared from 1,500 when she arrived to the expected 10,000 this fall, Devine, who has a doctorate in curriculum and

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instruction, tapped her vast institutional knowledge to repurpose skills achieved in her previous roles as dean of students, director of residence life and director of student activities. Talk about on-the-job training.

In July, Devine stepped up to the presidency of the Rotary Club of Tampa, only the third female to lead the chapter since 1914. Rotarians share her worldview to make the world better than they found it, which is the message she and her husband Dave model for their three adult children and the lesson she ultimately wants every UT student to take away: Service to others is the secret to her — and their own — success.

We recently caught up with her.

What brought you — and keeps you — working at the University of Tampa since 1981?

What is odd is that it does not feel like 40 years! I was fresh out of graduate school (Bowling Green State University in Ohio), ready to try a new geographic location. Each day brought something new to puzzle through — new people to meet, ways to keep students top of mind. I consider it an honor to be in the midst of skilled professionals, observing their respective fields, learning from them. It is all good, and I wouldn’t trade back anything.

You headed up UT’s Spartan Shield COVID-19 task force, instituting remote learning and enforcing safety protocols to prevent campus outbreaks. Is coronavirus your worst nightmare?

It was certainly the longest lasting crisis that any of us have had to contend with. We pivoted over a weekend in March 2020 to become a virtual campus … not coming back in-person until August, and that meant all services as well. We’re still struggling about safety, international travel, how we reconnect. And that’s wearisome.

It’s a psychological transition and I’d say we were pretty successful.

Like how do you make a fitness center remote? Well, they did it. Every day it seemed like I saw a new way of knowing and being. Zooming has its advantages as we all find creative ways to maintain connections. I built a family Zoom gathering that’s kept going since the last Sunday of March 2020. One hour a week, whoever can jump on, and we’ve only canceled once. It’s been therapeutic and I think they will go on for a while.

You’ve smashed a couple of glass ceilings in higher education and as only the third woman to preside over the Rotary Club of Tampa in 107 years. You’re past president of the Athena Society and a member of the first female Gasparilla krewe. What advice do you like to share with the young women you mentor?

I am fearless in knowing what I don’t know and I’m not afraid to pick up the phone and ask for advice or counsel. When people collaborate the results are always better. Communication is the key. I know this sounds trite, but at the end of the day, it is the relationships you build with others that make a difference, and relationship building relies on communication. And when a good idea strikes, write it down. I have a habit of writing notes all day long, on napkins, scraps of paper, backs of programs, even on the palms of my hands. You may not ever use it, but it becomes part of your gem collection of (possibly) useful notions.

This practice has served me very well.

What attracted you to get involved — and now lead — the 140-member Rotary Club of Tampa?

A former UT provost invited me to a meeting in 1994, indicating that Rotary would provide me with connections and understanding of the greater Tampa area, plus feed my soul with service opportunities. I became part of 1.2 million Rotarians, the largest service club in the world, with people from all walks of life, all professions, who have this need to do service. We’ve touched many organizations here and

From left, Linda Devine, Kelly Kipnis, Kip Kipnis, Brooke Melendi, Kevin Beckner and Gil Sainz pose for a photo in January 2020 at the Rotary Club of Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Bash at the Rialto Theatre. Devine, who is vice president for operations and planning at the University of Tampa, recently became president of the club. Photo by John Neukamm

internationally, financially and with sweat equity. In 2014, I went with a group to work on a clean water project in the Dominican Republic and I can tell you I will never look at a glass of water the same way again.

Local work, too, the most recent when we planted pine trees in the Lower Green Swamp Preserve in Plant City. I love Rotary’s worldwide push to diversify. It began admitting women in 1987 and we keep changing, getting better through that change.

What do you do to unwind and relax? Can you ever escape your seemingly endless responsibilities?

I’d happiest when I’m outside gardening. And I’m a voracious reader. I try to read deeply, across a wide spectrum of genres. COVID-19 made me addicted to podcasts as well. You know, COVID gave me a blessing when there were no after-hours events, galas or meetings except on Zoom. That meant my evenings and weekends were freer than they’d ever been. Little did I know that COVID would give me time to talk to my mother about family stories, cooking, baking. She’d lived with us almost seven years and by the time she slipped away peacefully in February, I felt there was nothing I needed to say anymore. I will be grateful for that dedicated time.

Years from now, you’re on the university veranda eavesdropping on a couple of UT alums and you hear your name. How would you like to hear yourself described?

Authentic, the real deal. I want people to say that I live my values and am deeply connected to what I choose to be connected to. She made a difference here.

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Getting inside these treasures from the sea isn’t so tough, thanks to virtual courses and happy hours led by world champion oyster shucker Patrick McMurray, aka Shucker Paddy.

Supplies are assembled for a virtual oyster-shucking course with Prince Edward Island oysters, which are perfect for shipping. Photos by Martha Asencio-Rhine 44 / bay

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HOW TO SHUCK AN OYSTER

he box of briny bivalves arrived on an exceptionally sweltering Friday afternoon. I had been eyeing the door for hours, worrying that my shipment of Prince Edward Island oysters would sit outside in the hot Florida sun for hours without me noticing.

Prepare a baking sheet or something you can shuck the oysters over. (The oysters will release a lot of liquid, once shucked.)

Grab a damp towel or cloth and fold it in half and then fold it one more time.

Hold the teardrop-shaped oyster with the point pointing toward you — this is called the hinge — and nestle the oyster in the doubled-up cloth, exposing only the hinge. Place one hand on top of the towel to hold it firmly in place.

Sure enough, between walking my dog and juggling Zoom meetings and phone interviews, I somehow managed to miss the delivery. Who knows how long the box, clearly marked PERISHABLE, sat on my front porch, but the top was already very warm to the touch, and that seemed less than ideal.

Thankfully, my worries were all for naught: I found the oysters tucked inside a large white cooler with enough icy gel packs to keep them chilled for days. Still, I scrambled to get them out of the cooler and into the fridge, where they sat for another three days. Even this step gave me some hesitation. Would they still be safe to eat?

If there’s one thing I learned while taking the Social Shell’s PEI Oyster Masterclass, it’s that Prince Edward Island oysters can last an entire month in the fridge.

This is because PEI’s home base, the chilly Canadian waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, provides a prime breeding ground for the filter feeders. Because the oysters live under the ice for a third of their lifespan, they’re well adjusted to the cold. Once refrigerated, the bivalves go into a hibernation state and can last for four weeks after their harvest date.

It should come as no surprise then that PEI oysters are a high-demand export and perfect for shipping. They’ll travel just as well from Bangkok to Sydney as they will to, say, Florida in the middle of June.

I learned all this and so much more during the course, which was led by world champion oyster shucker and Toronto native Patrick McMurray, also known as “Shucker Paddy.” McMurray holds the Guinness World Record for oyster shucking after shucking an impressive 39 — yes, 39 — oysters in one minute.

Spearheaded by Canada’s Food Island, an organization tasked with growing the food industry of Prince Edward Island, the master classes are free to anyone who registers on the Social Shell website at thesocialshell. com. Sourcing PEI oysters for home delivery can be slightly trickier, depending on the time of year. If you can’t find a distributor to ship them, I’d suggest going local and buying a dozen or two Lost Coast Oyster Co. oysters, which are farmed in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve in

Tampa Bay Times food critic Helen Freund participates in the Social Shell’s PEI Oyster Masterclass. The highlight was Patrick McMurray’s tutorial on shucking.

lower Tampa Bay. Really, if you’re at all interested in oysters, you’ll love this class. I found it wildly informative and entertaining, and a lovely way to spend a Tuesday evening with a glass of bubbly.

McMurray’s depth of knowledge on the subject was impressive, and participants received a detailed history on oysters and aquaculture operations, oyster classification and tasting notes before the fun even got started.

He also offered several tips on oyster purchasing, involving touch (give them a good tap — if they sound hollow, skip them) and smell (you want “happy” smells of seaweed, freshwater and ocean, not “unhappy” wafts of rotten eggs or fermented foods).

The highlight of the class was McMurray’s tutorial on shucking, which he punctuated with several jovial cheers to the camera as he sipped rose out of a tumbler.

Wielding a curved oyster knife and donning a silver mesh metal shucking glove, McMurray proceeded to teach us how to deftly pop the oyster with a flick of the wrist before carefully prying it open. It looked easy when he did it, but my first attempt was less than perfect. By the third oyster, I was beginning to feel more confident, and by the fifth or sixth, I was ready to call myself a pro.

The only thing left to do was shuck, slurp and savor.

Using an oyster knife (a regular butter knife will do in a pinch), turn the knife like “a key in a lock,” Patrick McMurray said.

Wiggle the knife until the shell pops open and then scrape around the top shell until it detaches. Clean grit off the oyster using the tip of the knife or a brush, taking care to keep as much of the delicious oyster liquor in the shell as possible.

Take the knife and scrape away at the inductor muscle at the bottom shell half until the oyster is freed and slides around easily. Give the oyster a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or your preferred topping and enjoy.

HOW TO STORE AN OYSTER Oysters can be left in the box in the fridge or in a bowl, covered by a tea towel. Don’t put them on ice, though.

The ice will eventually melt, and having the oysters submerged in water for too long can damage their flavor and kill them. Right before serving, wash the oysters under cold, running water and submerge in an ice bath for approximately 15 minutes — this will ensure the oysters are chilled to the perfect temperature before shucking.

To register for a virtual oyster-shucking tutorial, visit the Social Shell’s website at thesocialshell.com. Future events include mussel and oyster master classes, virtual tours of Prince Edward Island aquaculture operations, live cooking demos and happy hours. bay / 45

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or an annual donation of $1,000, women in the community can help provide critical equipment at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and make future hospital stays for themselves and their family members a little more reassuring.

“Everyone gets the same clinical excellence at St. Anthony’s,” said Donna Cothron of the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation. “The hospital provides the big-ticket items, but this program can help with things that aren’t in the capital budget.”

Cothron, who oversees the philanthropy project for the foundation, said the women who contribute “have the opportunity to see advances in health care and be a part of it by providing vital equipment. And they improve access and outcomes for all of our patients.”

The Women in Philanthropy program was launched 14 years ago, when Helen Leslie and the late Bettye Black met for lunch and conceived the idea of a women-focused philanthropy project. Both longtime St. Petersburg community supporters wanted to find ways for women to help pay for some necessary and innovative equipment. They also wanted to provide a welcoming environment for local families during hospital stays.

“It’s a fact that women are the principal health care decision makers for their families, so they’re intensely interested in the future of health care,” states the program’s website.

Women in Philanthropy members make the annual contribution and also vote on how they want the money to be spent. The foundation hosts an annual luncheon for members, which Cothron hopes will exceed 200 this year. The luncheon is Sept. 23.

To date, the 188 current and past members have donated more than $1.5 million for

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Members of the St. Anthony’s Hospital Susan Sheppard McGillicuddy Breast Center team — from left, Latricia Poole, Courtnie Hagood, Lisa Jones and Dr. Claudia Bundschu, a neurologist who is the center’s medical director — welcomed the Hologic Brevera Breast Biopsy System, which was donated by the St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation Women in Philanthropy group. Courtesy of St. Anthony’s Hospital

hospital equipment.

One of their most widely used purchases is the SonoSite ultrasound machine, which helps technicians locate veins for IVs in less than 25 seconds, with 99 percent accuracy.

“Anybody who has had several unsuccessful needle sticks knows how painful that can be,” said Cothron, adding that infection rates rise with every failed attempt.

The female philanthropists also funded the LUCAS mechanical CPR machine, which can be substituted for in-person chest compressions when a patient is in cardiac arrest. Cothron said a recent patient suffered a heart attack on site and required over an

hour of chest compressions. “It would have been very, very difficult for a nurse or a group of nurses to have done CPR consecutively for an hour,” she said. “Things like this make all the difference.”

In return for their annual contributions, Women in Philanthropy members get personal advocates in Cothron and her staff. The foundation representatives will help arrange rooms, make physician referrals and visit donors and their family members if they are at St. Anthony’s.

For information on Women in Philanthropy, go to stanthonysfoundation.org/ womeninphilanthropy.

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reach your doctor after hours? Some physicians are offering options — if you are willing to pay

extra. Many doctors, including some local physicians, are forming concierge practices. They’re also called direct primary care doctors or personalized medical service providers. Patients pay a monthly fee and receive personal care including more availability by phone or email, same- or next-day appointments, minimal or no waiting times and unlimited primary care services. We interviewed some of the local practitioners who have moved into concierge medicine. Services listed were taken from their websites.

Dr. Khalid Saeed, D.O. Saeed formed Tampa Bay Concierge Doctor in 2018. He did a dual residency in emergency medicine and internal medicine in Philadelphia and continues to work in a local emergency room on weekends. In the ER, he noticed a lot of patients coming in for problems that could be taken care of by their primary doctor, so he opened a practice to provide those services.

points and thinks that in some cases they could be more economical than insurance plans with high deductibles.

Part of the benefit of the membership is that patients get his cellphone number and 24-hour access to him. One package includes house calls — he’s even made calls to event venues.

He also provides intravenous hydration and Botox and Juvederm injections.

“I wanted to fix our broken health care system and provide a more direct experience with the physician,” he said. He said he had issues with insurance companies nitpicking charges and with reimbursements going down, so he only works with companies that work well with doctors.

Saeed thinks that his patients are getting a better experience than at traditional practices.

His caseload isn’t as big, allowing him to spend more time with them.

At his single doctor practice, he offers membership packages at a range of price

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“I call my patients my family and hold them tight,” he said.

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VIP Care: $150 per month per person Includes same-day/next-day appointments, unhurried office visits, an annual comprehensive physical, telemedicine visits at no charge, discounted aesthetic and wellness services and 24/7 access to the doctor via personal cellphone.

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Dr. Khalid Saeed, D.O., is the founder of Tampa Bay Concierge Doctor. Photo courtesy of Dr. Khalid Saeed

Dr. Emily Burk, D.O., works at Robinson MD. Photo courtesy of Dr. Emily Burk

Dr. Michael Zimmer, M.D., FACP, founded Zimmer Medical Group. Photo courtesy of Dr. Michael Zimmer

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Initial blood draw One followup visit Written health plan

He said one of the biggest benefits to the membership is increased access and availability for patients to see or talk to the doctor. It’s handy for patients who are traveling and need medical care; they can call or email and not have to worry about finding a practice.

Burk joined Robinson MD in November 2020. The practice founded by Dr. Stacey Robinson, M.D., takes a wellness-forward approach to health care and offers a number of specialized services, including an in-house lab, IV hydration, IV nutrition, infrared sauna, customized nutrition and supplements and massage therapy.

Before joining the practice, Burk worked briefly in a traditional office and was a hospitalist. She joined the concierge practice because “there’s so much more time you can spend with the patient and not feel hurried.” She said that is most beneficial because she and the patient can take the time to develop a plan together and talk about lifestyle options. Her goal is to see nine patients or fewer per day, whereas in traditional offices the caseload is 20 to 25.

Burk said the concierge model is becoming more mainstream, especially in Florida. “Overwhelmingly, people are becoming dissatisfied in general with health care and their doctor by default,” she said. “It’s the system; you have to seek outside of the system.”

Burk thinks that people should retain health insurance for things like imaging and prescriptions.

“Essential direct care does not replace insurance, but can work well with a high deductible plan to increase access” she said in an email.

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Essential Direct Care (ReCODE/PreCODE Program): $1,500 annually Initial Pre-review of history Two-hour Initial consultation Initial Phlebotomy service in-office (draw) One 90-minute follow-up visit One mid-program 60-minute phone consultation Written health Plan of Care Communication with Personal Support System as directed Non-Primary Care Fee-for-Service Visits available, as indicated, for on-going care Wellness Concierge: $2,500 annually Includes all Essential Direct Care services 24/7 physician access via phone/text Advocacy for hospital/ER Comprehensive Concierge: $3,500 annually Includes all Wellness Concierge services plus no charge for the following: Routine visits Urgent visits In-office blood draws

Dr. Michael Zimmer, M.D., FACP Zimmer formed the Zimmer Medical Group years ago, but in more recent years has adopted a Concierge Medical Membership model to bring a family doctor concept and preventive medicine approach to the practice.

“I was tired of rushing to see patients in a fixed amount of time,” he said.

He also said scheduling is easier and there’s more time for behind-the-scenes work, like interpreting data and coordinating patients with specialists.

While patients should keep their health insurance for medical events like strokes or heart attacks, Zimmer Medical’s website states that “many insurers allow you to submit the membership fee for reimbursement from a flexible spending account, health reimbursement account, or medical savings account in which you participate.”

Zimmer originally wanted to cap his number of patients at 600 but said now he has found that he wants to make it even lower, like 200.

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If only a genie would pop up and grant the wishes of all the foster children in the care of A Kid’s Place emergency residence. Instead, supporters raised more than $500,000 to fulfill many needs at the annual Fostering Hope black-tie gala, this year a colorful Arabian Nights dinner in an open-air pavilion at ZooTampa at Lowry Park on May 8. Birthday Bunch founder Betsy Moriarty earned the 2021 Dottie Berger MacKinnon Guardian Angel award for hosting birthday parties at A Kid’s Place since it opened in 2009. Former resident Karen Esparanza, grown up and advocating for foster children now, shared her story of hardship, triumph and unconditional love.

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American Stage Raise the Curtain Gala American Stage CEO and producing artistic director Stephanie Gularte celebrated the theater’s reopening, reimagining and resiliency with enthusiastic supporters at the Raise the Curtain Gala. More than 200 guests enjoyed Caribbean tapas, musical entertainment and a lively auction at the new outdoor arts venue Factory St. Pete. Virtual performances had to suffice while pandemic safety restrictions kept the bay area’s longest-running professional theater dark for more than a year.

Playgoers can now enjoy live performances by the St. Petersburg company once again. The June 11 fundraiser was a bittersweet finale for Gularte as she leaves the theater for health reasons. Photos by Lisa Presnail

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Murder in the Switchgrass director Randall Emmett, left, and actors Lukas Haas, Caitlin Carmichael and Katalina Viteri participate in a Q & A with the Gasparilla International Film Festival audience at Tampa Theatre. Photo by Caroline Thomas Photography

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Tampa Film Institute president Tammy Briant Spratling, left, Gasparilla International Film Festival executive director Monica Varner and Film Tampa Bay director Tyler Martinolich greet movie lovers at the wrap party at the Vault in downtown Tampa on June 13. Photo by Caroline Thomas Photography

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Dubbed “Take Two,” the rescheduled, reduced and revamped Gasparilla International Film Festival, still a hybrid of virtual and in-theater screenings, rolled out the red carpet for a June 10 opening night premiere of laugh-out-loud funny Lady in the Manor at Tampa Theatre.

Movie directors-brothers Justin and Christian Long raved about local support during filming in South Tampa, telling the Q & A audience they’d like to make more movies here. Closing night’s Murder in the Switchgrass was no laughing subject matter, and filmmaker Randall Emmett spoke of the countless challenges making the movie during COVID-19. Writers, directors, producers, photographers, crew and cast — minus stars Bruce Willis and Megan Fox — mingled with fans at the Vault in downtown Tampa at the closing wrap party on June 13.

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Social calendar Aug. 28: A Night in Hawaii Gala. Benefits St. Anthony’s Hospital Foundation.

5:30 p.m. Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club Palm Court Ballroom. $300 and up. 727-825-1461. sahfoundation@baycare.org.

Aug. 28: Pride & Passion, Neon Jungle. Benefits the Tampa Museum of Art. $90 members, $100 nonmembers, $125 at the door. Must be 21 or older.

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Sept. 10: Karamu XXXIII — Champions for Wildlife, a black-tie gala. Benefits ZooTampa at Lowry Park. 6:30 p.m. 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. $1,000 and up. zootampa.org/events/karamu.

The Florida Council on Economic Education inducted seven “Visionaries” into its Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame at a combined 2020-21 awards dinner May 27 at the Tampa Convention Center. Event co-chairs Greg Celestan and Oscar Horton honored the class of 2020: Jack Harrell of Harrell’s Inc., Pam Iorio of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Tom Wallace of Florida Funders and the late Dwayne Hawkins of Crown Automotive Group, as well as 2021 inductees Colleen Chappell of ChappellRoberts, Sonji Coney of Coney Funeral Homes and Ron Wanek of Ashley HomeStore. Honorees serve as role models for thousands of K-12 students learning to apply free enterprise, entrepreneurship and personal finance curriculum to everyday life. The 550 guests and sponsorships raised more than $220,000 to fund Florida Council on Economic Education programs statewide. Photo courtesy of the Florida Council on Economic Education

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Sept. 11: St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation Heroes Ball, a black-tie affair. Honors Titus O’Neil. 6:30 p.m. Tampa Marriott Water Street. $500 and up. 813-872-0979. sjhfoundation.org.

Sept. 25: CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture, featuring designer Bibhu Mohapatra. 8 p.m. $50 virtual, $125 and up in person. Tampa Museum of Art. tampamuseum.org.

Sept. 25: FARA Energy Ball. Benefits Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and the USF Ataxia Research Center. 5:30 p.m. Tampa Marriott Water Street. $375 and up. 813-600-8179. curefa.org/energyball.

Oct. 8: Moulin Rouge, 16th annual Ruth Eckerd Hall gala. Benefits the Ruth Eckerd Hall Recovery Fund. 6 p.m. $450 and up. 727-712-2774. rutheckerdhall. com.

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Chris and Angela LaFace chaired the record-breaking PNC Bank Wishmaker’s Ball, which raised close to $700,000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, on May 15 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street.

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