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The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding AreasThis Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase,River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thou-sand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:CARES Awarded......................3News Briefs...........................4-5 Calendar..................................6Alex’s Place Restaurant....10-11One Hour Air.................14-15Dr. Cara Hacht...............18-19No. 1 Home Roofing.......22-23Academy of Dance Arts..............26-27NTP Presents Seussical......30-31LOKEY/ Clearwater Jazz

Poster Unveiling............34-35Grout Tech.......................38-39“Mission I Do”.................42-43Florida Hospital North

Pinellas........................44-45Plant Native...................46-47Exploring Local Parks.....52-53Jennie Serrentini..................56Classified................................58

Creating Smiles is Dr.Albert's Mission: Possible!

Jeremy M. Albert,DMD, MS

By Kim Thomas

Dr. Albert is at it again! This pop-ular local orthodontist doesn’t justcreate beautiful smiles, but he reallybrings the smile factor! Albert Family

Orthodontics has offices in Palm Har-bor and Trinity, where patients aretreated like royalty. They love that Dr.Albert not only provides exceptionalorthodontic care with the best in or-thodontic treatment technology and

perks like memory foam dental chairsthat are super comfortable, but he alsobrings fun to orthodontics with greatcontests and giveaways! Like thisyear’s 3rd annual “Summer of Musicand Smiles” contest, which this yeargives patients a chance to win ticketsto Luke Bryan and One Direction!

Creating beautiful smiles is morethan a job for Jeremy Albert, DMD,MS and his fantastic team at AlbertFamily Orthodontics. Dr. Albert trulyenjoys bringing happiness to others ashis patients can tell you.

Jennifer McCoy writes in an on-line review, “Couldn’t be happier! TheENTIRE staff is warm and friendly!My children who are NOT in braceswant to go to the appointments toenjoy the lobby - warm cookies, videogames and a movie! My son’s teethand smile look amazing––and Dr. Al-

bert was very patient with our care!LOVED the before and aftershot...you could really see theprogress! Don’t hesitate...go see Dr.Albert and his staff TODAY! I think Iam going to be NEXT!”

Another happy mom, Julie Pos-toskie, also gives Dr. Albert a shiningreview, “An absolutely wonderful ex-perience at Albert Family Orthodon-tics! We are very pleased with the highlevel of quality care our son has re-ceived over the last two years. Dr. Al-bert is not only and kind and patientdoctor, but a community leader. Theincentives he offers his patients as wellas his practice’s generous communitydonations are commendable. His staffis always friendly and professional. Thepayment plans offered make quality

See “Dr. Albert” on page 54

By Dara Tucker

Excel Creative Learning Academy(ECLA) is celebrating its Anniversarythis month! Two years ago, the newstate-of-the-art preschool academyopened its doors in the Medical ArtsBuilding on the Medical Center ofTrinity campus on State Road 54, of-fering full preschool programs for ba-bies from six weeks old up to childrenthrough age four, and some programsfor elementary age students. ExcelCreative Learning Academy aims toprovide a safe and interactive learningenvironment that will engage, enrichand empower the lives of their stu-dents. While I visited the campus Inoticed students learn through hands-on projects in their interactive, enrich-

ing classrooms. Teachers use state-ap-proved Creative Curriculum andSMART Board technology to helpeach child’s education and characterdevelopment. In addition to seeingchildren engaged in their daily rou-tine, I also saw first-hand an enrich-ment program called TumblesGymnastics, but Excel Creative Learn-ing Academy also offers Happy Feetsoccer, and Little Techs and Spanishstarting fall 2014.

ECLA’s dedicated staff starts withDirector Erika Mahoney. Erika has abackground that includes early child-hood education and she is a Floridastate licensed teacher for gradeskindergarten through sixth grade.Erika came on board at ECLA before

Open the Doors to Excellence atExcel Creative Learning Academy

Learning is Fun at ECLA!See “ECLA” on page 50.

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A special presentation by the WestPasco Chamber of Commerce(WPCC) for the Outstanding Non-Profit of 2014 was made by WPCCPresident to the CARES Board andCEO. From left: Bill Aycrigg, CARESPresident and CEO; Michael Clark,Board Member; Dee Thomas, Imme-diate Past Chair; Terry Haas, BoardMember; Chip Wichmanowski, WestPasco Chamber of Commerce Presi-

dent; Bobbi Tafara, Board Chair;Jamie Mick, Board Member; TheaJohnson, Immediate Past Chair; MaryAnn Finneran, Board Vice Chair;Leigh Massengill, Board Member;Laina Schneller, Board Member; Re-becca Bell, Board Member; Dr. JosephPino, Board Member; Gregory Gay,Board Member. CARES is a charitableorganization dedicated to improvingthe quality of life of older adults.

Since 1973, CARES has helpedpeople stay at home, stay independ-ent, stay connected and stay informedthrough health, social and supportservices. CARES services are also de-signed to help working caregivers sothey may continue to pursue employ-ment and business operations whilecaring for elder family members. Formore information visit:www.CARESfl.org

CARES AWARDED AS OUTSTANDING NON-PROFITBY THE WEST PASCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE


News BriefsTrinity AREA

Outdoor Water ConservationWater is our most precious re-

source; we have an opportunity to en-sure water for all people, animals, andthe environment by increasing the effi-ciency at which it is used and changingthe wasteful habits. Currently, the av-erage Pasco County resident uses 115gallons of water per day for indooruse, while a majority of water used,per person, is for outdoor use. PascoCounty Utilities would like to sharesome tips on water conservation andto provide the water restrictionsschedule to assist with this effort.

The biggest use of water athome is generally the irrigation sys-tem. Irrigation can use water at an av-erage of 5-10 gallons per minute and500-1000 gallons per hour. Over wa-tering can kill the lawn, waste money,and hurt the environment, so irrigateonly when it is necessary. It is neces-sary to water the lawn when there aresigns of wilt or during the warmer sea-sons on your specified watering day.Optimize your watering schedule by

watering only once a week and ¾ aninch of water per cycle.

Root health determines if aplant needs more or less water tothrive. Cutting the grass to the appro-priate height for the specific grassspecies will encourage roots to growdeeper, while cutting the grass too lowcan weaken the grass and allow for in-vasive weeds to grow. Shallow rootsrequire more water for sustenance;deeper root structures hold moisturelonger and cause the grass to becomemore tolerant to drought, disease, andlawn pests.

Gardening choices will affectthe water needs of each plant. For-eign plant species require more waterto adapt to the climate and may evencompete with the native plants.Mulching (2”-3” inches of layers) canhelp to retain moisture, prevent ero-sion, and suppress weed growth.

Unattended water equipmentcan waste a hundred gallons in min-utes. Water can be saved by using theproper equipment at the nozzle. The

use of a shutoff nozzle or a hand hosewill allow the operator to direct a spe-cific flow of water with less waste andcan be shut off easier without turningoff the hose base nozzle.

Water Restriction schedule:Irrigation of established lawns and

landscaping is authorized for one dayper week.

Pasco County Utilities customerswith addresses ending in 0 or 1 canwater from 12:01–8 a.m. and 6–11:59p.m. Addresses ending in 2 or 3 canwater on Tuesday from 12:01–8 a.m.and 6–11:59 p.m. Addresses endingin 4 or 5 can water on Wednesdayfrom 12:01–8 a.m. and 6–11:59 p.m.Addresses ending in 6 or 7 can wateron Thursday from 12:01–8 a.m. and6–11:59 p.m. Addresses ending in 8or 9 can water on Friday from12:01–8 a.m. and 6–11:59 p.m.

For more information on waterrestrictions, please visit pascocountyu-tilities.com at the Water Restrictionstab.

Gulfside Hospice’s Thrift ShoppesHolding Back to School SupplyDrive for Kiwanis

It may be summer, but Gulfside

Hospice and Pasco Palliative Care isalready working to collect supplies forchildren in Pasco County for the nextschool year.

Beginning Tuesday, July 15 andrunning through Tuesday, August5, Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppeswill be collecting school supplies forthe Kiwanis Club of Greater WestPasco. Anyone who donates to thedrive will receive a voucher for 25% offa single item (sale items and furnitureexcluded) valid for up to one weekafter donating their items at any Gulf-side Hospice Thrift Shoppe location.

School supplies needed include:Backpacks - for both younger andolder children; colored pencils;crayons; erasers; folders; glue sticks;markers; notebooks; paper; pencilcase; pens; scissors; yellow pencils.

Donations are accepted Monday– Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at allGulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppe loca-tions. Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppelocations are:

•Dade City Thrift Shoppe -37925 Sky Ridge Circle; 813-782-7200

•Hudson Thrift Shoppe - 12154US Highway 19 in Bayonet Point;727-861-4900


Penguin Pretzel of the Month!“Roast Beef and Provolone

Cheese Stuffed Pretzel”

Simple Yet Amazing!!!!Fresh Sliced Lean Boars Head Roast Beef,

topped with fresh, creamy provolone cheese -stuffed into a half pound of our tantalizing pretzel

dough, perfectly salted and baked to perfectionfor a mouth watering experience!

727-807-6963 penguinpretzels

•Lutz Thrift Shoppe – 1930Land O’Lakes Blvd; 813-909-0485

•New Port Richey Thrift Shoppe– 6117 State Road 54; 727-842-7262

• Zephyrhills Thrift Shoppe-36524 State Road 54; 813-788-5461

All of the school supplies col-lected will be distributed to needychildren in Pasco County through theKiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco.For more information about theschool supply drive, call any of theThrift Shoppes or visitwww.ghppc.org.The Kiwanis Club of Greater WestPasco, chartered in 1967, sponsors theEvery Child A Swimmer Program and

supports The Red Apple, S.O.L.V.E.,weekend Food Backpack Program forneedy kids and collects school supplieswhich they donate to seven local ele-mentary schools for needy kids. Theclub meets on the second and fourthThursday of each month at 6 p.m. atthe Westside Deli, 7611 Little Road,in New Port Richey. If you are inter-ested in learning more about our workfor the community and membershipplease contact Tom Burke at 727 842-2254.

For more information, please call800-561-4883 or visitwww.ghppc.org.


Community CalendarTrinity AREA

$12. Tickets can be purchased on lineat www.visualmagicshop.com/eventsor at the Box office at 7148 CongressStreet, NPR (Mon. - Sat., 10 am to 6pm). Tickets at the door if available are$20-adults and $15 for children 12 andunder. Call 727-748-8800 or 727-748-8822 for more information.

Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art toHost Annual Community Fun Day

Sun., Aug. 3, 1–5 PM––The dog-days of summer are here, and LRMA isoffering a way to beat the heat withCommunity Fun Day. LRMA will flingopen its doors and invite the entirecommunity to its annual summer party.

The culminating event of the exhi-bition An Arts Legacy: George Inness,Jr. in Tarpon Springs, Community FunDay features entertainment, refresh-ments and guided tours for all ages. Ac-tivities include art-making stations andspecial artist workshops. In addition,Brooker Creek Preserve will be on-hand with special activities, the TarponSprings High School Jazz Ensemblewill perform and Indaba Spa at Innis-brook will offer free hand massages.

Admission is free and donationsare welcome.

Tennis League FormingThe Tri-County Tennis League is

forming with play for men and women.Seeking individuals, teams and facilitiesto call in to participate/register theirinterest. League play will be organizedfor all age play divisions of such as 40s,50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s year old di-visions and more. League play will alsobe done strictly by player rating leaguesirrespective of age, thus champions willbe named and all can play. Call WaltBockmiller, (813) 527-8211.

Senior Sports: Softball, Golf, Tennis & More

Senior Sports offers fun filledsports for seniors to play and meet newfriends. Senior Sports offers a Over 60co-ed Slo Pitch Softball League (falland winter), Golf at a variety of coursesevery Wednesday year round, andBowling every Thursday in Lutz-yearround. New sport offerings: TennisLeague and Indoor Volleyball League.Most of these sports are in PascoCounty. We desire fun through fitnesswith abundant sportsmanship! If youwould like to enjoy laughter togetherwith new friends or desire more infor-mation on Senior Sports activitiesplease call Walt Bockmiller at (813)527-8211.

Vacation Bible SchoolAug. 1 & 2, 6–8:30 PM––Kids are

welcome! Vacation Bible School will beoffered at Keystone CommunityChurch on August 1 and 2 from 6:00to 8:30 p.m. This is a free event andchildren ages 4-12 are welcome to par-ticipate. The church is located near thesouthwest corner of state road 54 andhighway 41, 21010 SR 54, Lutz, FL33558. Keystone Community Churchis a non-denominational church, whichholds service on Sunday at 10:30 a.m.For more information or to enroll call(813) 948-4522 or online www.key-stonecommunity.org.

Youth Group Ice Cream SocialSat., Aug. 2, 2 –4 PM––The Youth

Group of St. Stephen’s EpiscopalChurch in New Port Richey is holdingan Ice Cream Social. Make your ownsundae, cookies and punch also avail-able. There is no charge but donationswill be welcomed. A tour of St.Stephen’s stained glass windows isplanned. The church is located one

block east of U.S. 19 off Gulf Drive at5326 Charles Street, phone 727-849-4330.

Tarpon Springs HippieFestAug. 16, 4–10 PM––The Tarpon

Springs Merchants Association is host-ing a HippieFest in Historic Down-town, 111 E. Tarpon Avenue, and theSponge Docks, 828 Dodecanese Blvd.,Tarpon Springs. There will be foodtrucks, beer truck, bands, vendors, VWBeetle Club, Best Dressed Hippie con-test and many of the shops in the His-toric Downtown & at the SpongeDocks will stay open into the evening.This is a free family event. Additionalinformation www.TarponSpringsFlori-daUSA.com or contact Rea Sieber727-641-8012.

World Champion Close-up MagicianMichael Ammar at Merlin’s Theater

Sat., Jul. 26, shows at 4 PM & 8PM––Watch incredible close-up magicin an intimate setting! Advance tickets -Adults $15 or children under 12 are





By Julie Kanehl

If you’re hungry for a restaurantthat serves home-style cooked mealswith flair, but makes you feel at easeand at home, then you’ve got to go toAlex’s Place Restaurant and Bar inPort Richey. Located at 7845 GrandBoulevard near the Cotee River, Alex’sPlace is one of those rare places wherethe owners not only know you byname, but want you to call and letthem know you’re coming so they canmake you something they knowyou’re going to like, even if it’s not onthe menu.

Owned by Alex and SholehBabazadeh, they’ll tell you right offthe bat to just call Sholeh, “Mom.”Everyone does, and she likes it thatway. Open for lunch, dinner anddrinks, Alex’s Place is much largerthan it appears. In fact, it’s huge! Withmultiple rooms to dine in, two bars,indoor and outdoor seating, flat screenTVs and a game room that includes apool table, it’s a wonder that Alex’s

Place isn’t packed all the time. And Ihaven’t even mentioned the menu yet.The truth is, “Mom” is an amazingcook. While she has a cook on staff,she does a lot of the cooking herself,and everything that comes out of thekitchen is so good. Primarily Americanfare with a touch of her Persian her-itage sprinkled in, the burgers arehandmade and juicy, the sandwichesare assembled with care, and the spe-cials are gone before you can say PortRichey five times fast.

Speaking of specials, there reallyare too many to mention, but Momtold me that Friday night is prime ribnight adding, “The prime rib is servedat 5, but you better make a reservationif you want some because it’s usuallygone by 5:15!” I know you’retempted to laugh here, but she’s seri-ous. While most restaurants have peo-ple call for reservations so they cansave you a seat, “Mom” wants you tocall so she can make you up somethingspecial. It’s no wonder people come inand feel like they’re at home.

The menu aims to please withappetizers, snacks, salads, sandwichesand delicious entrees. Beautifullyplated, the food listed on the menu iswhat you might expect at an Ameri-can bar and grill, but the taste is dis-tinctly homemade. From theirBuffalo Shrimp to their Baby BackRibs, there’s something on the menufor everyone.

That said, as a customer you getthe impression from the get-go that“Mom” will probably make you any-thing you ask her for, if she’s in themood to make it. For example, if

you’re going to go, call ahead and askher to make some of her Kalam Polow.Don’t ask what it is, just ask her tomake it, because I, personally haven’tstopped thinking about it since I triedit the other day. Of course, that’s noton the menu, and it’s only a side dish,but trust me on this.

Decidedly relaxed, Alex’s Place isthe perfect place to come with friendsor family for a relaxing meal, to watchthe game, to shoot some pool or tograb a drink. Their drink menu is ex-tensive, and their two bars are literallyfilled to the brim with premium and

Let “Mom” Make You Something Specialat Alex’s Place Restaurant & Bar


well liquors. There’s a healthy wine liston every table and a drink menu thatincludes a chocolate martini I intendto go back and try.

My experience also included hear-ing from my daughter that Alex’sPlace had “The best fries EVER,”which from a fry connoisseur, shouldmean something to all of you.

The thing about Alex’s Place isthat you can come as you are. Thefood tastes great, Mom’s going tomake you feel comfortable no matterwhat, and whatever life’s been throw-

ing at you, you’ll feel better with somegood home-style cooking and one (ortwo) treats from the bar.

Although there’s no children’smenu, Alex’s Place is family friendlyespecially during the day, and withmultiple dining areas to choose from,guests can choose between having anice quiet meal or having that sportsbar experience.

Specials run all week long, and Iknow I mentioned the Friday nightprime rib, but I also have to mentionthat Tuesday is always 2-for-1 fajitas

starting at 5 p.m., and that Thursdayhas a rotating special between beefstroganoff, lasagna, urban steak andstir-fry. There is a special on Saturdaynight but “Mom” said it’s always dif-ferent and to “call for a reservation.”

If you’re looking for a nice placeto have a party, Alex’s Place Restau-rant and Bar offers plenty of room, thefood is delicious, and “Mom” has anamazingly affordable catering andevents menu that starts at just $15 perperson and includes two hot meals,salad, fruit and dessert.

Already popular with locals,Alex’s Place is ready to welcome youand your friends into the fold, so call“Mom” and tell her you’re coming.

Alex’s Place Restaurant & Baris located at 7845 Grand Blvd. inPort Richey, Florida. They are openMon.–Sat., 11 a.m.–12 a.m. Tomake a reservation, although younever need one, call 727-843-9690.To keep up to date with all of thefun things happening at Alex’sPlace, follow them on facebook atwww.facebook.com/Alexsplace.

Alex’s Place in Port Richey is a one of a kind restaurant with delicious, home-style cooking and a great atmosphere with plenty of room for large parties




By Katie Thomas

We are in the full swing of sum-mer and it is a hot one! Luckily, OneHour Air Conditioning and Heatingserves North Pinellas and PascoCounties – from neighborhoods righthere in Trinity and New Port Richey,to nearby Tarpon Springs, East Lakeand Palm Harbor out to Port Richeyand Land O’ Lakes – with quick, effi-cient and reliable service 7 days aweek every day of the year! So if youstart having air conditioning prob-lems, you won’t have to sweat it outand suffer, One Hour Air is backingyou up with customer service that ex-cels in every possible way and if theymiss their appointment time, youdon’t pay a dime!

Reliability and trust are the build-ing blocks that One Hour Air uses asthe foundation of their business.Family owned and operated, OneHour Air Conditioning and Heatingin Tarpon Springs brings family value

and complete customer care to thecommunity. Run by the O’Kelley fam-ily since 2010, One Hour Air’s team iscomposed of Ed O’Kelley, Kim O’Kel-ley and Corey O’Kelley; truly a family-run business with traditional businessvalues of treating customers fairly inevery respect.

Ed is an experienced electrical en-gineer and Corey has a background inbusiness and finance. Sales and Mar-keting Director Kim O’Kelley hadbeen working in the air conditioningbusiness for many years when shelearned about One Hour Air. “I wasreally impressed with their code ofethics, values and beliefs. They reallybelieved in taking care of their cus-tomers. After my first training, I camehome and told my family all about thecompany.” So when the opportunitycame to become the new owners ofOne Hour Air Conditioning & Heat-ing, the O’Kelley family decided totake an already great business andmake it even better.

“Our mainconcern is cus-tomer service,”says Ed. “We doour dead levelbest to make sureeveryone ishappy, includingour employees.”That commit-ment to excellentservice is proba-bly why, in justfour years, TheO’Kelleys haveturned One Hour Air in TarponSprings into a thriving success. Cus-tomers have spread the word that OneHour Air is dependable and honest,growing the company’s customer basethrough many referrals.

Satisfied customer Ryan Baileysays, “We have dealt with several localair conditioning companies over thelast 15 years while living in the BayArea and One Hour Air was by far the

best of them all! We were well pleasedwith our experience from the first ap-pointment made over the phone, tothe very last handshake with EdO’Kelly after all the work was com-pleted. Our A/C problem was identi-fied quickly and everything wasexplained thoroughly. We were pro-vided with several options and neverfelt pressured. We were impressedwith the professionalism, demeanor

Don’t Sweat This Summer! One Hour Air is“Always on Time…or You Don’t Pay a Dime!”


and attitude of each and all the techni-cians. Ed kept in contact with usthroughout the process and made surewe were completely satisfied withevery aspect of the installation andservices provided.”

One Hour Air team Ed and Kimboth agree that without the high qual-ity professionals working together forOne Hour Air, the company would

not have reached suchgreat success and highratings or customer serv-ice. Ed says, “Our em-ployees help us becomesuccessful. They havegreat attitudes and striveto give great customerservice. We are only assuccessful as our employ-ees make us, so we wantthem to be happy, skilledand professionallytrained.”

Ed not only strivesto make employeeshappy, he also makes ithis personal mission toprovide each customerwith a personalized expe-rience, which is one of thereasons One Hour Air isranked within the top five

for the nation’s customer service satis-faction rating by Net Promoter Score(NPS), receiving the President’s Awardat the annual conference for having thetop NPS score for all 300 One HourAir Conditioning & Heating franchisesin the United States. Businesses thatNPS rates over 65 are considered toprovide world-class service - One

Hour Air has been ranked with an 88out of 100, phenomenal!

As well a high NPS rating, OneHour Air is a proud award winner ofAngie’s Super Service Award for 2013and 2012! The Super Service Awardis Angie’s List’s highest honor andputs One Hour Air in the top five per-cent of companies on Angie’s List. In2012 One Hour Air received“Medium Size” and “Overall” Busi-ness of the Year by the Tarpon SpringsChamber of Commerce. In additionto the awards One Hour Air has re-ceived, the true testament to their su-perior service comes from customers.

Frank Petracsek says, “One HourHeating and Air go above-and-beyondto make sure I am satisfied. The serv-ice they provide is exceptional andthey are ridiculously quick to respond.I recommended them to anyone Imeet. I find today more companies areforgetting about how important it isto be kind to your customers. This iswhere One Hour Air in TarponSprings shines!”

If you are in need of air condi-tioning and heating services, OneHour Air is your reliable and trustwor-thy neighborhood go-to! One HourAir is committed to helping their cus-

tomers at any time of the day or night.When it’s time to choose, install ormaintain your air conditioning system,One Hour Air Conditioning & Heat-ing is a company that you can rely onand trust. From installation, repairs,maintenance, and system replacement,to new equipment orders - One HourAir does it all.

When you call One Hour Air,they will conduct a free, no-obligation,no-pressure estimate and discuss every-thing with you including energy-savingtips, possible tax credits and informa-tion about the importance of havingthe right kind of equipment. Plus youwill receive the best warranty in thebusiness! There’s a 100 percent satis-faction guarantee, as well as a guaran-tee that they will be on time, becausethey know that your time is valuable.Customers simply come first at OneHour Air Conditioning & Heating.

One Hour Air Conditioning &Heating is located at 1787 SouthPinellas Ave, Suite #400, in TarponSprings. For a free estimate or formore information, please call (727)940-9250 or visitonline, www.OneHourAirWest-Pasco.com. One Hour Air is avail-able 24/7 365 days a year.

One Hour Air is there for you – keeping you coolwith service that is excellent & fast!



By Dara Tucker

Dr. Cara Hacht is both a LicensedMassage Therapist and Doctor of Chi-ropractic who is dedicated to provid-ing families with a natural, holisticapproach to preventive healthcare andwellness. Located on Old CountyRoad 54 in New Port Richey, Dr.Hacht provides her patients withprompt, professional and friendly serv-ice. Her goal is to ensure the satisfac-tion of every patient, while offeringknowledgeable service in a supportiveand caring environment. Through acomplete array of chiropractic servicesand healthy lifestyle approaches, Dr.Cara Hacht strives to help patientslearn how to maintain harmony ofmind, body and spirit.

Dr. Hacht worked as a massagetherapist for six years before shestarted chiropractic school to help hergrow professionally and better helpclients in need. In 1994 she gradu-ated from Palmer College of Chiro-practic in Davenport, Iowa with a

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree andBachelor of Science in Biology. In fallof 2011, Dr. Hacht opened her cur-rent location on Old County Road 54,but she’s been practicing in New PortRichey for over 20 years.

Caring Chiropractic ServicesWhile I visited her office Dr.

Hacht explained more about chiro-practic to me. She says, “Chiropracticadjustment is the art of introducing aspecific force in a precise direction ap-plied to a vertebrae that is subluxatedor out of place. The doctor identifiesthe location of the subluxation, deter-mines the exact direction and the bestway to correct the positioning. Theadjustment itself is a movement of thespine that is done either by hand orwith a computerized instrument in avery quick movement. Normally, chi-ropractic adjustments do not hurt. Infact, most of my patients absolutelylove getting an adjustment. They actu-ally look forward to the time that theycan get adjusted because it feels terrific

for them. But, apprehension about anadjustment causing some pain or dis-comfort sometimes keeps the personwho can greatly benefit away.”

Dr. Hacht’s background in mas-sage therapy enables her to know howto work with her patients’ soft tissuethrough massage techniques while ad-justing patients. Sometimes, withoutmassage techniques, patients tense upin anticipation of their adjustment.This can make their muscles sore later.Her relaxing of trigger points beforean adjustment has lead many of her pa-tients to say she has “magic hands” oreven “hands of gold.” A high-lowtable is another convenience for pa-tients, which makes it easier for peopleto get off the table. A disc compres-sion table helps with disc injuries, andonsite x-ray equipment allows patientsto quickly get a diagnosis without hav-ing to go somewhere else to get x-rays.

All ages of patients can be seen byDr. Hacht, who says people of all agesbenefit from chiropractic care. She ex-plains, “Although limited scientific ev-

idence exists, there are very largeamounts of anecdotal evidence to sug-gest that babies suffering from prob-lems such as colic, breast feedingissues, lack of sleep, asthma all benefitfrom chiropractic treatment. For allages, we help with neck and back pain,wellness care, slip and falls, auto casesand sinus problems. We get to knowour patients and look at how we canhelp them create a foundation of goodhealth no matter what their age.”

Personalized Care With Dr. Cara HachtHer patients say she has “Magic Hands” and “Hands of Gold”

Dr. Cara Hacht


Looking Out for Your OverallHealth

Tara Caruana, RN has a back-ground in nutrition, and works withDr. Hacht and a full-time massagetherapist, Nancy Raimo, LMT to pro-vide patients with a full range of op-tions to improve their lives. Tara hasover ten years’ experience helpingpeople make better nutrition choicesto help improve joint pain, inflamma-tion and other auto immune diseases.

She worked as a clinical exercisetrainer for over ten years, so alongsideDr. Hacht, Tara wants to give patientsthe tools to help themselves, so theyfeel good inside and out.

Because Dr. Hacht and her staffwant their patients to have overallhealth, this summer they are offeringfree seminars on gluten-free diets opento moms, dads and kids ages sevenand older. The workshop will explainto families what to eat and what not to

eat, and will teachyou how to provideyour body with thenutrition it needs.The 30-minuteworkshop will belimited to 10 peopleper session, andgluten-free snackswill be served.

MarionHelphrey explainshow Dr. Hacht’s carehas positively affectedher life, “I have expe-rienced the kind ofpain that can changeyour attitude aboutlife, people, and dailyactivities. It is at thesetimes when you start

to believe that things will never getbetter. Some time back, I met with Dr.Cara Hacht at her office. Her ap-proach to my situation with back painwas unique in that she treated me inthe non-traditional chiropractic sense.It was more like having a good friendin the business. She progressivelytreated my back and knee issues, and itseemed that the proverbial flowersstarted to bloom. I now realize thatthings DO get better. The pain started

to minimize, and my once positive atti-tude started to rematerialize. My exte-rior pain was someway linked to myinternal attitude towards life in general.Everything about her office conveys asense of wellbeing inside and out, be-ginning with the ladies that greet me,to the décor, to the skilled hands thattreat me. From the hardened strengthof a construction worker to the gentlesensitivity of a loving mother, all of uscould benefit from Dr. Cara’s kind andeffective approach to healing the bodyand the soul . . . Dr. Cara is truly ablessing in my life.”

Dr. Hacht accepts most majorinsurance companies, and offersreasonable new patient plans forpeople without insurance. CaraHacht, DC, LMT is located at 8052Old CR 54, New Port Richey. Ifyou would like more informationabout the gluten-free seminars,chiropractic care, massage therapy,or healthy eating, please call (727)375-5858, or visit the websitewww.DrCaraHacht.com.

Dr. Hacht’s office is open Mon.and Wed. from 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.and 3–6:30 p.m.; Tues. from 9a.m.–2 p.m.; and Thurs., 1–7 p.m.;closed Fri., Sat. and Sun.

(L-R)Nancy Raimo, LMT, Tara Caruana, RN and Cara Hacht, DC, LMT

A high-low table makes it easierfor patients to get adjustments


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By Julie Kanehl

A home’s roof is one of thosethings that people tend to forgetabout until there’s a problem with it,and often times, those problems aren’tnoticed until water damage has oc-curred in one of the interior portionsof the home, which means more cost.That’s why it’s important to be proac-tive, have your roof checked, and toknow who to call in an emergency.No. 1 Home Roofing has years of ex-perience and an experienced roofingcrew ready to protect your home.They service the entire Tampa BayArea, and offer something unique – aroofing showroom! No. 1 HomeRoofing’s showroom is located at35753 U.S. Hwy 19 N. in Palm Har-bor. There, you can clearly see all ofyour options, take home samples, andchoose exactly the right products thatmeet your roofing needs.

Started by Kris Szostek and hiswife more than a decade ago, No. 1Home Roofing has become one of themost recognizable companies in town.Family owned and operated, No. 1Home Roofing has an impressive

showroom, a fleet of work trucks andtrailers, and a crew that is committedto each project.

Buster Simon, who partners withthe Szosteks, said, “Our office and ourbrand presence make us unique. Ourcustomers love being able to come into our showroom, choose samples, seepictures, and know that we are goingto be there.”

John Vigliatura said, “No. 1Home Roofing, Inc. from the firstday I contacted their office and re-ceived the proposal to replace myroof, until the last day of the job, Ican only say it was a most pleasant ex-perience. Their crew was great, gra-cious, and hard working. Each time Icalled or stopped by their office, thecustomer service was exceptional;they went out of their way to answermy questions, and provided the pa-perwork I needed.”

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re-roof or start from scratch, No. 1Home Roofing will give you afford-able options.

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Here’s what to expect when youcall No. 1 Home Roofing: You’ll geta free, full-written estimate on yourroof at a time that is convenient. Yourestimate will include samples of all ofthe material that they intend to use,and all of the licensing and insuranceinformation. You’ll get an experi-

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If you have a little one who is fullof energy, loves to perform and gravi-tates toward that spotlight, it’s time toget them signed up at Academy ofDance Arts! Dancing is not only greatexercise; it is a fascinating fusion ofbrainpower, muscle power, talent andeffort. Ever changing, a dancer is al-ways growing, so whether your child isthree or thirteen, there’s always adance class going on at Academy ofDance Arts that will be educational,fulfilling and most of all, fun! Located

in the Woodgate Plaza at 2325 SevenSprings Boulevard, Academy of DanceArts is convenient to all of the sur-rounding communities, making it anexcellent choice for busy families.

Academy of Dance Arts isowned by “Miss Regina” Palazzolo-Vera, who grew up here and it’s stillher favorite place to hang her toeshoes. Dancing since the age ofthree, Miss Regina always knew thatshe wanted to have her own dancestudio, and when you walk into it

you can feel the love and commit-ment that she has given to her dreamand to her students.

Miss Regina opened Academy ofDance Arts in 2009 after graduatingfrom the University of Tampa with adegree in Psychology and a minor inDance Education. She took a chanceand opened her studio, and beforelong it grew and grew, and eventuallyshe had to move next door to thelarger space so that she could accom-modate her growing group of dancers.

Offering classes in Ballet, Jazz,Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics,and a great beginner class for the weeones called Creative Movement, theAcademy of Dance Arts is a great des-tination for students of all ages.Whether they’re absolute beginners oradvanced dancers with years of experi-ence, children have fun while beingtaught the core foundation of dance.Advanced dancers make up the Acad-emy of Dance Arts Competition Teamthat travels throughout Florida, com-

Dance, Perform & Growat Academy of Dance Artsin New Port Richey


peting in various regional dance com-petitions and conventions.

Miss Regina says, “We are fo-cused on providing a high qualitydance education for all of our stu-dents.” She adds, “I have girls thatcome here that just want to have agreat time, and then I have girls thatwant to learn how to dance properly,so I think we do a great job at provid-ing a balance of both.”

Always learning and challengingherself, Miss Regina offers a lot ofgrowth opportunities for her stu-dents ranging from a large selectionof upcoming fall classes that start inAugust to her expanding group ofdance team competitors who audi-

tion each year to participate. This summer the studio has been

packed with dancers participating intheir summer dance camp programs,and there’s still time to sign up forone last program during the week ofJuly 21–25. Designed for the ad-vanced dancer, this Monday throughFriday evening dance camp opportu-nity will feature multiple dance stylesand techniques.

Academy of Dance Arts’Open House!

If you want to come and see allthat Academy of Dance Arts has tooffer, there’s no better time than theirOpen House Event on Saturday, July

26 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., because par-ents and perspective students alike cancome and meet the dance faculty andcheck out the fall schedule. In fact, ifyou sign up for fall classes at OpenHouse event, Miss Regina will waivethe registration fee!

While Miss Regina teaches themajority of the classes at Academy ofDance Arts, this year, she is officiallywelcoming Miss Daria to her teachingstaff. Miss Daria has been assistingMiss Regina since the studio opened,and has an amazing background indance that has taken her as far away asEurope. Her chosen style of expertiseis Hip Hop, and she is excited towatch her students advance.

Another addition to the Academyof Dance Arts staff this year will beMiss Jaci Green, who has been one ofRegina’s assistants. Miss Jaci will beteaching tap beginning this fall.

If you’re not sure what your childwould like to try, Miss Regina and herstaff welcome your child to try any orall of the classes that they might be in-terested in during the first week of thefall schedule! Just pay the registrationfee ($30 for new students and $20 forreturning students), and let your childsee what they are drawn to when thenew season begins!

The class sizes range from pri-vate, one-on-one classes to small

group classes. Whichever class youchoose, you can rest assured that stu-dents of Academy of Dance Arts arebeing taught the true fundamentals,vocabulary skills and techniques thatdancers need to advance in their cho-sen style, all the while having fun andmaking friends!

Miss Regina says, “I really be-lieve that what makes our studio dif-ferent is our focus on offeringprofessional quality dance education.My background in dance education,dance history and the many dancecultures of the world give our stu-dents a unique perspective.”

Always focused on continueddance education, Miss Regina oftenprovides opportunities for her stu-dents to attend conventions wherethey can receive additional trainingand education.

If you’re looking for a dance stu-dio where your child will feel wel-come, gain an impressive danceeducation, and have the opportunityto truly flourish, check out Academyof Dance Arts in New Port Richey.

The Academy of Dance Arts islocated at 2325 Seven SpringsBoulevard at the Woodgate Shop-ping Plaza. For more information,call 727-372-2320 or visit online,www.rpacademyofdancearts.com.




New Tampa Players Presents Seussical™Contributed By Susan Duic

“If you never did, you should...Thesethings are fun and fun is good!”

Dr. Seuss’s characters are comingto life in Lutz! Presented by NewTampa Players, Seussical™’s talented,multi-generational cast performs thisfun magical, musical the first twoweekends in August at CrossPointeChurch of the Nazarene. This showis fun for the entire family. Tonyaward winners, Lynn Ahrens andStephen Flaherty co-conceived Seussi-cal™ with Eric Idle based on theworks of Dr. Seuss.

“We were so lucky to have hadsuch a great turnout for auditions. Ihad actually planned on a cast of 35,but ended up with 48 since the talentwas so vast,” explains director CraigHartfield. “What’s also fun is thatnot only does the cast include stu-dents from the performing arts mid-dle and high school programs inHillsborough and Pasco counties, butour cast includes siblings as well asparents and children.”

The cast and crew of Seussical™

come from all over Hillsborough,Pasco and Hernando counties. NewTampa resident and 2013 FreedomHigh School graduate Allison Giles isboth choreographing and playing a“Bird Girl” in the show. Her motherShelley is Costume Designer and herbrother Cameron, who plays a Wicker-sham, recently graduated fromProgress Village Middle MagnetSchool of the Arts and will attendBerkeley Prep in the Fall.

There are other cast membersfrom Progress Village includingShelby Zimmerman, who is a veteranat New Tampa Players. She plays“JoJo” (shared role with McKinnleyNelson) and also has starred as “HelenKeller” in The Miracle Worker and“Marta” in The Sound of Music forNew Tampa Players. McKinnley andhis twin sister Rylie are also NTP vet-erans and have performed most oftheir young lives.

Brad, Kris and Allyson Cloverset-tle are all in Seussical™ and bring lifeto the characters. Brad plays “The Catin the Hat,” his sister, Allyson is “Mrs.Mayor” and his mom Kris is in the

Ensemble. Bothhe and ChazMay are bothgraduates ofBlake HighSchool’s Schoolof the Arts andthey will bothearn a Bachelorof Fine Artsfrom Universityof Florida. Chazis “Horton theElephant” in theplay.

Upcoming Steinbrenner seniorSydney Weinreb is excited to make herdebut with New Tampa Players as a“Bird Girl.” A member of “En-tourage,” Steinbrenner’s “Glee-type”show choir, Sydney has played manylead roles in the area including “SallyBowles” in Cabaret. Another new-comer to New Tampa Players isKailani Maeda. Playing “Young Kan-garoo” in Seussical™, Kailani is also aperformer at Busch Gardens.

New Tampa Players has broughttogether a cast for Seussical™ with tal-

ented adults and children from all overthe area. Schools represented include:Steinbrenner High School, the Hills-borough Performing Arts magnets:Progress Village Middle School, Or-ange Grove Middle School and BlakeHigh School; Pasco’s Dayspring Acad-emy and the home-school programDeArmon CAST as well as private andneighborhood schools in WesleyChapel, Carrollwood, Lutz and LandO’Lakes, to name a few. Blake High’sCameron LeVine says, “I'm so happyto be cast in New Tampa Players pro-duction of Seussical ™. This is my first


show there and I hope it’s not my last.Already, I can tell that there are somegreat people at this theatre and I can-not wait to perform with them all. I’malso so happy to be able to share thestage with my little sister, Madison,playing a “Who.” This show will defi-nitely be a “can't miss!”

Seussical™, basedon the stories of Dr.Seuss, weaves togethercharacters from fifteenof his beloved stories.With The Cat and theHat as Narrator, Hor-ton the Elephant takesthe audience on an ex-citing and funny ad-venture through Dr.Seuss’s wonderfulworlds and characters.

Seussical™ opensFriday, August 1st andruns the first 2 week-ends in August. Fri-days: August 1 & 8 at8 PM; Saturdays: Au-gust 2 & 9 at 2 PMand 8 PM; Sundays:

August 3 & 10 at 2PM. Located at:CrossPointe Church ofthe Nazarene -919 De-

buel Road in Lutz, FL. Tickets:Adults: $15; Students/Seniors: $14;Groups of 10 or more: $12. Ticketscan be purchased at the door or on-line at www.newtampaplayers.org.For more information: (813) 386 –6NTP (6687).

Lutz residents and siblings Madison LeVine(Ensemble) & Cameron LeVine (Yertle the

Turtle/The Grinch)




By Katie Thomas

With superb fare and the relaxingsounds of jazz playing, June 17th wasa splendid night for everyone attend-ing the Clearwater Jazz HolidayPoster Unveiling at LOKEY MotorCompany in Clearwater. LOKEYopened its beautiful Mercedes-Benzshowroom to host a brilliant party tocelebrate Clearwater Jazz, musiciansand art.

Guests enjoyed a night of live jazzentertainment, a silent auction, deli-cious catered food and the poster un-veiling for Clearwater Jazz Holiday2014. The celebration of jazz and arthad everyone in attendance feelingspirited and ready for the upcoming35th Clearwater Jazz Holiday eventthat begins October 16th. With fourdays and nights of beautiful sunsets,fantastic music and delicious food -everyone is jazzed for this year’s Clear-water Jazz Holiday!

The night was fabulous and en-

joyed by all.Penelope Daska-los of LOKEYMotor Com-pany, says, “TheClearwater JazzPoster Unveilingwas truly a spec-tacularevent! OurLOKEY Mer-cedes-BenzShowroom wasbeaming brightlywith all theguests in atten-dance. The in-credibly talentedJazz Band filled the room with beauti-ful music while Chef Erwin preparedhis truly scrumptious and delectablefood and all the guests were smilingand laughing trying to decide whichextraordinary silent auction to bidon. It was an exceptionally remarkableand amazing evening.”

During the poster unveiling, aswe waited in anticipation to see thegorgeous artwork that will representClearwater Jazz’s 35th Anniversary,attendees were served fantastic horsd’oeuvres catered by E & E StakeoutGrill and Guppy’s Seafood Grill andBar. We were graced with the rhyth-mic sound of hand-selected high

school artists playing in a jazz quartet,which allowed for good vibrationsduring the silent auction. The food,beverages and sound of gorgeous jazzmade for a perfect evening to supporta local tradition, to keep the love ofjazz alive.

LOKEY Motor Company HostsClearwater Jazz Holiday Poster Unveiling

The artist, Rick Hohimer

A Jazz Quartet of students from several Bay area highschools kept the crowd’s attention with cool jazz tunes


While waiting for the poster un-veiling guests were able to bid onsilent auction items. All proceedsfrom the auction support ClearwaterJazz and the educational programthey keep up year-round for students.Clearwater Jazz joins with the Pinel-las Education Foundation to rewardtwo promising student musicianswith scholarships every year. Thesescholarships are made possible by theHigh Notes Society members andcherished sponsors who donate everyyear at Clearwater Jazz fundraisers.Clearwater Jazz sends a big thankyou to these members, because“without them our programs forkeeping a passion for music alive

would not be possible.”As a non-profit organization,

Clearwater Jazz has fundraisersthroughout the year to support theireducational programs and jazz high-lights.

This year’s poster artist, RickHohimer (R.J.), designed the gor-geous piece of art with the intent toreflect the style of narrative expres-sionism. Hohimer’s brushstroke isinfluenced by French chemistChevreul, who was an influence ofGeorge Seurat. Hohimer’s work iscompared to creating an emotionalenergy with color brilliance and satu-ration through his juxtaposition oftones on canvas. His work is said to,

“envelop the viewer by creating allur-ing scenarios and inviting active par-ticipation in the story the artist hasbegun. The uniqueness of this art isthat each time we look; we eagerlywalk into his world.” Hohimer’sbrilliance and intensity in his workemits energy similar to that of the fa-mous works of Van Gogh, Gauguinand Emil Nolde.

LOKEY Motor Company wouldlike to thank everyone who came outto support Clearwater Jazz.

For more information aboutClearwater Jazz and to see a line-upof the many talented musicians who

will be part of the 35th ClearwaterJazz Holiday, visit online atwww.clearwaterjazz.com. Tickets areon sale now for the annual Clearwa-ter Jazz Holiday.

For more information aboutLOKEY Motor Company, locatedat 19820 US Hwy 19 N in Clear-water, visitwww.lokeymotorco.com or stop bythe beautiful Mercedes-Benz andInfiniti showroom to check outthe beautiful vehicles available.(See the LOKEY ad on page 47 tosee how you can save $500 atLOKEY Infiniti!)

The crowd in attendance at LOKEY for the 2014 Clearwater Jazz PosterUnveiling enjoyed a great evening of food and entertainment




By Kim Thomas

Before you spend thousands ofdollars remodeling and re-tiling yourbathroom or kitchen be sure to callGrout Tech for a FREE estimate oncleaning or repairing old dingy tileand grout. Grout Tech can breathenew life into your existing tile work,making everything shine like new at afraction of the cost. Grout Tech is afamily owned business serving Hills-borough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.With over ten years of experience inthe industry, Grout Tech specializes incleaning and sealing tile and grout, re-coloring grout, re-caulking showersand tubs, and repairing grout andbroken tiles.

Grout Tech will renew existinggrout and tile to its original beauty bycleaning and maintaining the tile andgrout lines. John Cole and his wifewere ready to re-tile their entire bath-room before calling BJ at Grout Tech.“Our bathroom tile was over 40 yearsold it was looking grungy and verydull. We called Grout Tech and weare extremely pleased with our results!

We saved so much money by havingthe grout in our shower resurfacedand the tile cleaned and it looks brandnew,” John shares.

BJ is happy to set your appoint-ment, come out and give you a free es-timate. She stresses, “It is importantfor me to be respectful of our cus-tomers’ time so I will always arrive atthe time we set.” In addition to alwaysarriving in a timely manner, BJ saysthat they can keep their prices low be-cause they are a family owned businessand not a franchise. She explains,“What many people don’t understandis that franchises are often forced tocharge more for their services becausethey have to maintain their franchisefees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not

only does Grout Tech keep its ratescompetitive, but the company will alsohonor any other quote as long as it isin writing.

Because grout is a porous mate-rial, trying to remove stains is seem-ingly impossible. BJ explains, “Colorsealing grout lines is one of the manyservices we offer and it is definitely themost effective way to create a perfect,new look.” Using a step-by-stepprocess, Grout Tech begins by using acleansing product to remove all bacte-ria and surface dirt with special ma-chinery. They will then apply a colorseal (of your choice).

Once the sealer is applied thegrout lines will be permanently pro-tected from any stains.

The color seal also guaranteesagainst cracking, chipping and peeling.Additionally, they will also cosmeticallyfix or replace chipped or cracked tiles,making your bathroom or kitchen tilelike new again.

Carla Bartow, a satisfied customer,shares her experience, “When BJ cameout to give us a quote, she looked atthe job and I could tell immediatelythat she knew what she was talkingabout. We had our family room,kitchen and dining room re-grouted.They also re-grouted the tub, showerand base of our toilet in our bath-room. They were fantastic! Not onlywere they professional and reliable butthey also completed the job muchfaster than we had anticipated.”

With the help of Grout Tech, even the dirtiest and oldest of floors can be restoredand renewed to their original beauty and splendor.

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Throughout the years, GroutTech has grown through its many re-ferrals from happy customers. Peoplereally appreciate that Grout Tech savesthem time and money, but it is the ex-cellent service provided that has reallyhelped this business grow.

Doris Strathearn, another GroutTech success story, said that beforecalling Grout Tech her bathroom andguest bathroom shower and floorgrout had deteriorated over time andthe tiles were dull and stained. “The

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Old McMicky’s Farm is honoredto announce “Mission I Do,” a$25,000 All-Inclusive Dream Wed-ding Gift to a Wounded Veteran,sponsored by Old McMicky’s Farmand generous Bay Area businesses.This gift is in appreciation of the menand women who serve in our militaryand in honor of those who have beenwounded in combat.

The “Mission I Do” $25KDream Wedding Giveaway will pro-vide one active duty or military vet-eran, residing or stationed in theSoutheast U.S. (to include Alabama,

Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missis-sippi, North Carolina, South Car-olina, Tennessee, Virginia and WestVirginia) or the District of Columbia,and wounded in combat, the wed-ding of their dreams at the breathtak-ing, lakeside location of The Barn atCrescent Lake at Old McMicky’sFarm. The event will be held on No-vember 16, 2014 and will host up to100 of the winning couple’s friendsand family members for a beautifulwedding ceremony and reception val-ued at over $25,000.

This amazing wedding will in-

clude everything a couple dreams ofon their wedding day, and local indus-try partners have graciously donatedall services. Sponsors include: Amici’sCatered Cuisine, Blue Skies, Celebra-tions 24, Life Long Studios, SpunkySpirits, Tampa Wedding Studio, DarinCrofton Photography, Gold & Dia-mond Source, Denise Anne Cards &Stationery, Marriott Tampa Waterside,Connie Duglin Linens, Publix ApronsEvent Planning, BLU Moon Trans-portation, Michele Renee Studio, Sen-sational Ceremonies, Jon’s Bridal,

Painted Creations by Brenda, andFireleaf. This gift includes: a weddingceremony and reception facility, pro-fessional, full-service wedding plan-ning and day-of-weddingmanagement services, food and bever-age catering, two professional photog-raphers and videography, ceremonyand reception decor, professional en-tertainment for ceremony and recep-tion, florist, wedding cake, officiant,up to 100 guest invitations andstamps, wedding rings for both brideand groom, hair and makeup for bride

The Barn at Crescent Lake at OldMcMicky’s Farm Is Honored to

Announce…

A Salute to Our Military


and bridal party, wedding gown andgroom’s tuxedo (if not wearing mili-tary dress uniform), event insurance,luxury transportation and overnightaccommodations for bride and groomup to three nights (two nights beforeevent and the night of event).

The wedding will be held on No-vember 16, 2014 at 5 p.m. at TheBarn at Crescent Lake at OldMcMicky’s Farm in Odessa, Florida.The Barn at Crescent Lake is an ex-quisite, lakefront location to host a va-

riety of events providing a rustic,country charm. The winning couplewill enjoy a beautiful, lakeside wed-ding with a romantic reception in thebeautiful, vintage barn.

If you are a veteran or activeservice member who has suffered aphysical or mental injury, illness orwound while serving in combat from2001 – present, and are stationed orlive in the Southeast U.S. or the Dis-trict of Columbia, you may qualifyfor our 2014 “Mission I Do” $25KDream Wedding. All branches andranks are welcome to apply.

Applications must be com-pleted in full electronically on OldMcMicky’s website and received be-fore August 15, 2014. The winningcouple will be announced to the

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By Kim Thomas

Florida Hospital North Pinellasrecently received an “A” rating for pa-tient safety from the nationalLeapFrog Group through its HospitalSafety Score – Spring 2014. And, it isfortunate for East Lake area residentsthat the only “A” Rated hospital inPinellas County is nearby. Located inTarpon Springs at 1395 South PinellasAvenue, Florida Hospital North Pinel-las focuses on becoming the commu-nity’s choice in times of need.Whether you need an ER, are seekingcancer treatment, or you are lookingfor guidance on ways to live healthier,the Florida Hospital North Pinellas is

a whole new hospital in terms of fund-ing, research, technology, staff, physi-cians and outreach.

One of the things that really setsthis hospital apart, is the many pro-grams and events that Florida HospitalNorth Pinellas hosts to benefit thecommunity. The hospital’s motto,“The Skill to Heal, The Spirit toCare” is backed up by actions. In fact,the hospital has two great events linedup in July that we’d like to share withour readers. One is the CommunityBaby Shower and the other is a men’shealth initiative that offers men 40 andover some great incentives to take careof their health.

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER If you are expecting a baby or

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Attendees will have the opportu-nity to tour the birth center, have

questions answered, and meet staffand physicians including Thomas J.Umstead, MD and David F. Marler,MD, two well-respected, local doc-tors of obstetrics and gynecology whoare affiliated with Florida HospitalNorth Pinellas.

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Okay men, we know you hate togo to the doctor, but Florida HospitalNorth Pinellas is giving you a great in-centive to take care of your health!Prevention is the biggest gamechanger in avoiding disease and injury.If you are a man over age 40, then youare invited to join the Special Teams ofFlorida Hospital North Pinellas for itsPlayer’s Clinic Screening Day onSunday, July 27. Florida Hospital’sSpecial Teams will help keep you inthe game, and then will get you intoone for free!

Florida Hospital is the exclusivehospital of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,and is partnering with the Buccaneersto invite men to “Guard Your EndZone” by getting a head-to-toe healthassessment in a single day and scoreFREE Bucs tickets!

Requirements: Participants mustbe over age 40 to qualify and mustcomplete Player’s Clinic ScreeningDay for age appropriate screenings toreceive two complimentary game

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Florida Hospital North PinellasCares for its Community!

Florida Hospital North Pinellashas a mission that was born of faith,and reaches out to everyone in ourcommunity in a spirit of caring, heal-ing and educating. Through theirHealthy Happenings program, whichprovides educational seminars andscreenings for free or for a discountedrate, Florida Hospital’s goal is to beyour health partner, and to help youlive long, healthy life. They do this bypartnering with local companies andbusinesses that are willing to sharetheir time and their resources. Activi-ties include informational seminars ona wide variety of topics from insomniato nutrition, blood pressure screen-ings, flu shots, support groups, child-birth classes, blood drives and evenfree personal training opportunities,just to name a few.

Under the umbrella of Adventist

Health System (AHS), Florida Hospi-tal North Pinellas is now part of thelargest, not-for-profit, Protestanthealth care provider in the nation.Now, Adventist Health System sup-ports 44 hospitals in 10 states and em-ploys nearly 55,000 individuals. AHS,locally known as Florida Hospital, hasfive locations around the Tampa BayArea, and 24 in the state.

Florida Hospital North Pinellas isa bigger and better hospital than it hasever been in the past, and is now anAccredited Chest Pain Center, a Pri-mary Stroke Center, and is armed inthe fight against cancer. The staff and

physicians are there for you to helpyou, whether you are bringing new lifeinto the world as a new mother, orwhether you are looking for the bestcare possible in managing a disease, orneed life-saving surgery – you cancount on Florida Hospital NorthPinellas, the only “A” Rated hospitalin Pinellas County.

Florida Hospital North Pinellasis located at 1395 S. Pinellas Av-enue in Tarpon Springs. For moreinformation, or to see how shorttheir ER wait time is, visit www.fh-northpinellas.com, or call the mainnumber at (727) 942-5000.

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By Marcy Sanford

For more than 25 years the Na-ture Coast Chapter of the Florida Na-tive Plant Society has been teachinggardening and nature enthusiasts howto bring color and beauty to theiryards by using plants native to Florida.“One of my favorite native wildflowersis called Green Eyes,” says NatureCoast Chapter President Julie Wert.“It blooms year round, does reallywell in sandy, well-drained soil, and itsmells like honey.” Julie says that thereare many native trees and plants thatwill provide beautiful color for youyear round, but you do have to do abit of searching to find them. Andthat’s where the Nature Coast Chap-ter of the Florida Native Plant Society(FNPS) can help you out.

They have plant sales twice a yearwhere a wide range of native trees,vines, and wildflowers will be available.The next one will be October 18 atHarvester United Methodist Churchat 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’Lakes. “We love our native plants,”says Nature Coast Chapter Vice Presi-

dent Jonnie Spitler. “We have learnedthat planting natives does bring life tothe landscape.”

Julie agrees, “There are manyreasons to plant native plants. Be-cause native plants are adapted toFlorida’s weather conditions, they re-quire less watering and so you will beconserving water. You will also needless fertilizer and you’ll find that theplants are easier to take care of. Alsousing native plants gives you a realsense of place in your landscaping.Much of the landscaping around thearea looks like it could be anywherebut when you use native plants, youare representing Florida.”

In addition to their very popularplant sales, the Nature Coast Chapterof the FNPS has monthly meetingsand fieldtrips where you can learnmore about a wide variety of garden-ing and nature topics. They meet thesecond Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. at the Land O’ Lakes Commu-nity Center. “We bring in experts intheir field,” says Julie. “Recently, ar-chaeologist Barbara Hines talked to usabout how native people used plants

every day. In September we’ll have agardening program, and in Octoberwildflower expert Walter Taylor willcome speak to our group.” All NatureCoast Chapter meetings are open tothe public. Julie says the best way tofind out what programs are coming upis by going to their Facebook page(facebook.com/PascoNativePlants).

The monthly field trips are also

open to the public. “We try to organ-ize field trips that will be fun and in-formative for our members,” saysJulie. “We have been to Withla-coochee State Forest for a guided hikewith a ranger and a geologist. For July,we’re planning a trip to HoneymoonIsland and in August we are goingkayaking in the Hillsborough RiverState Park.”

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“Our group is a great way to con-nect with other people who enjoy na-ture and gardening,” says Julie. Whenyou become a member of the NatureCoast Chapter you will receivemonthly newsletters and biannualmagazines that will give you more in-formation on incorporating nativeplants into your landscape. You willalso get discounts on conferences.There are a wide variety of member-ships available from student to family.The Nature Coast Chapter of theFlorida Native Plant Society is open toeveryone. To become a member you

can go to theFlorida NativePlant Societywebsite and be-come a member(be sure tochoose the Na-ture Coast Chap-ter) or you canattend one oftheir monthlymeetings and fillout a member-ship form there.

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Chapter of the Florida Native PlantSociety visit their webpagehttp://naturecoast.fnpschapters.org/ or their Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Pas-coNativePlants, or attend amonthly meeting. Monthly meet-ings are held the 2nd Tuesday ofeach month at 7 p.m. at the LandO’ Lakes Community Center, 5401Land O’Lakes Blvd, in the backmeeting room. Use the entrance offthe courtyard on the south side ofthe building.




the facility opened two years ago, soshe truly has been able to see heroriginal vision of ECLA to engage,enrich and empower come to life.The lead teachers that Erika initiallyhired, and the additional ones thathave been added as the programgrows, are still at ECLA. The staff isselected for educational background,experience and training, and all arebackground checked.

Infants as young as six weeks canbegin their care at Excel CreativeLearning Academy, but with onlyeight children in the class with twoteachers, there often is a waiting listfor these coveted spots. Once chil-dren are in their toddler years, the staffworks with parents as they see childrenare ready to move up to a class that isdevelopmentally appropriate. Thetwo-year-old class, called “Investiga-tors,” has two teachers for 18 stu-dents, while the three-year-old“Voyagers” class has two teachers witha maximum of 20 students. Studentsin these classes, as well as the four-year-old class, have the option to at-tend five days a week, three days

(Monday, Wednesday and Friday), ortwo days (Thursday and Friday).ECLA’s four-year-old class called “In-novators” is not a state VPK program,which Erika says allows for more flexi-bility for both parents and the stu-dents’ day. In this class students areoften found learning in small grouprotations, taking virtual field trips onthe class SMART Board which en-gages visual, auditory and kinestheticlearners, and interacting with circletime activities. Erika explains,“There’s a focus on developmentallyappropriate early literacy and mathskills in our four-year-old class. Our

job is to get them ready for kinder-garten.”

Excel Creative Learning Academybelieves developing and encouragingpartnerships with families is an essen-tial part of their success, and they arecommitted to children’s safety. Oneway they can quickly communicatewith parents is through notes that areon the small computer touch screensthat families use to check their child inand out, and can even run their creditcard through for convenient paying.After signing your child in or out eachday, you also use your fingerprint to

enter into the children’s area of the fa-cility – an additional precaution on topof the buzz-in front entrance – to in-sure children’s safety. Erika and herassistant director have a digital feed ofthe halls and classrooms so they canvideo monitor the facility. Even stu-dents with peanut allergies can feelsafe at Excel Creative Learning Acad-emy, since they are 100% peanut free.Daily notes go home with children,which include sleep habits, what theyate, and other notes. Three and four-year-olds take home learning packetsthat help keep parents aware of what

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sight words the children are workingon, and it includes a little activity to becompleted. ECLA wants parents tobe involved and these types of familyconnections, homework, and dailynotes help you feel like you under-stand your little one’s day while awayfrom you.

School-Age ProgramsExcel Creative Learning Acad-

emy has a growing before and afterschool program for children at Trin-ity Elementary School. Students takethe school bus right from ECLA toTrinity Elementary, and in the after-noon from Trinity Elementary toECLA. Erika explains, “We havevery low ratios for our before andafter program, so students receivepersonal attention, homework help,including through SMART Boardtechnology, and benefit from ourflexible hours of 6:30 a.m.- 6:30p.m., outside of the school day.”

Except major holidays, ECLA isopen when public school is closed, sothey provide camps for school-agedchildren during winter, spring breaks,and summer. The last Saturday ofevery month ECLA holds a Parents’

Night Out from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. forchildren from the age of six weeksthrough 5th grade (11 years old). Asan added convenience your child doesnot have to be enrolled in ECLA forParents Night Out! Because ECLA isa 24/7 licensed facility they have nightand weekend care available basedupon demand. They are currently tak-ing names on a waiting list for both,so if you are in need of weekend ornighttime care, be sure to call.

Room to Play OutsideAlthough ECLA’s 7,000-square-

foot facility is tucked away in the Med-ical Arts Building on the MedicalCenter of Trinity campus, they do stillhave a beautiful outside play area.One group of children use the play-ground at a time that will include avegetable garden, herb garden andflowers in the fall of 2014. Even theyounger children get outside timethrough stroller walks starting at sixmonths old.

Parent Sue Beane sums it upbeautifully, “We could not have pickeda better preschool experience for ourson. The staff is caring, knowledge-able, and enthusiastic. Andrew is

more than ready for kindergartenthanks to the loving staff at Excel Cre-ative Learning Academy.”

During my visit at Excel Cre-ative Learning Academy I noticedhow the children were actively in-volved in age-appropriate activities,and were having a great time doingit! The facility was very clean andengaging, but also secure. It wasalso obvious that Erika and her staffmake it a priority to listen to theirfamilies. As ECLA is growing, Erikaand the staff are taking feedbackthey hear, such as a request for or-

ganic lunches to be provided at anadditional cost, and researching thepossibilities.

If you’d like more informationabout ECLA’s programs, call (727)372-4977 or visit www.ExcelCre-ativeLearningAcademy.com. ExcelCreative Learning Academy is lo-cated in the Medical Arts Buildingon the Medical Center of TrinityCampus at 9332 SR 54, Suite 204,and is open Mon. – Fri., 6:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with an option of week-ends and nights available based ondemand.


By Marcy Sanford

Summer is a great time to getout and enjoy all that nature has tooffer. Whether you want to run,hike, bike, or prefer to relax whilelooking for birds, wildlife, or beauti-ful plants and flowers, our area hasplenty of opportunities for you to ex-plore the great outdoors.

No matter what your interests,there is a good chance that LakePark at 17302 N Dale Mabry High-way in Lutz will have somethingyou’ll want to do. There is a large,fun playground with beautiful viewsof one of the parks five lakes. Agazebo, picnic tables, and coveredareas provide the perfect place torelax while your kids play.

In addition to lakes, the 589-acreLake Park is home to cypress swamps,pine flat woods, and hardwood ham-mocks making it a sanctuary for birdsand wildlife. If you want to get someexercise in a beautiful location, this is agreat choice with its exercise trail andtwo-mile scenic hiking trail.

If you prefer watersports or just

want to take in the view from thelakes, you can also rent canoes orkayaks. Lake Park also has primitivecamping sites.

In addition to these amenitiesLake Park is home to an archeryrange, a BMX bicycle track, twoequestrian arenas, and a radio-con-trolled car track, making it one veryunique park. These facilities are opento the public except during races,events, and tournaments.

With all of this to offer, LakePark is the perfect combination offun activities, excitement, andbreathtaking beauty.

Lake Rogers Park at 9010 NorthMobley Road in Odessa has two freshwater lakes, pine flatwoods, and oakhammocks. The lakes on this 272-acrepark provide foraging habitat for wad-ing birds, bald eagles, and osprey. Ifyou’re quiet and lucky, you might alsospot raccoons, opossums, otters, orbunnies here.

You can pack a lunch and enjoy anice picnic at one of the many sheltersor picnic tables inside the park. Thereis also a group campsite for overnight

stays. The 2.5-

mile dirt trailthat circlesaround LakeRogers is ascenic, mean-dering trekthrough ashady forestwith frequentviews of thelake. Alongthe way, thereare signs thathighlight in-formationabout some of the local plants or ani-mals you might see. There is also acanoe launch for non-motorized boat-ing and fishing and a nature trail thatis an offshoot from the main trail.

With more than 8,000 acres, youcould visit the Jay B. Starkey Wilder-ness Preserve (10500 Wilderness ParkBlvd, New Port Richey) many timesand still not see everything the parkhas to offer. The park has an informa-tion kiosk, open space, camping area,

horse corral and equestrian trail, na-ture and paved multi-purpose trails,day use area, shelters and pavilions,playgrounds, and horseshoe and vol-leyball courts.

You could spend days exploringall the trails inside the Jay B. StarkeyWilderness Preserve. The multi-pur-pose trail consists of 7.3 miles ofpaved surface for bike riding,rollerblading, jogging or walking andit connects to the 42-mile long Sun-

Exploring Parks is a Great Way to Enjoy Florida Nature!


coast Trail. There is a 10-mileequestrian trail and 13 miles of hik-ing trails. More than 177 differentspecies of birds have been spotted onthe birding trail, which was designedby the Audubon Society.

One unique feature at Jay B.Starkey Wilderness Park is the SolarSystem Walk. On this walk, you’ll finda series of signs, starting with a pictureof the sun followed by pictures of theall the planets in our solar system. Ashort distance from the sun is theMercury sign, then Venus, Earth andMars – the inner planets. Each signhas a list of the planet’s distinctive fea-tures, as well as statistics like theirmass, diameter and the distance andtime it takes to orbit the sun. Al-though it is no longer considered aplanet, Pluto was the last stop in thesolar system for many generations. Onthis planetary hike, it lies a mile fromthe sun. “From the Sun to Pluto” canbe found on the park’s bike path, nearParking Area 8, Shelter 5.

The newest addition to the pre-serve will be especially appealing tobikers. At the end of June, PascoCounty dedicated a new off-road biketrail, designed to showcase some ofthe park’s natural beauty. Members of

the South West Association of Moun-tain bike Peddlers (SWAMP) usedhand tools and small pieces of heavymachinery to groom the trail and de-signed it to be in the shade. The first7-mile section dubbed the MagnoliaTrail is an access trail to the heart ofwhat is anticipated to be a 35-miletrail system inside the park. The Mag-nolia Trail leaves from parking lot #10and winds through pine uplands, oldgrowth oaks, scrub oak, flat woods,wetlands, cypress domes, and a beauti-ful lily pond.

If you’re just interested in a dayoutside, the Jay B. Starkey WildernessPreserve has 7 shelters, 4 restroombuildings, and one large playgroundproviding plenty of space for you andyour whole family to enjoy a relaxingday outside.

All of the parks have entry fees(usually $2) as well as additional feesfor camping and renting shelters. Thehours vary depending on the season.

For more information aboutparks in Hillsborough County, visithttp://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

For more information aboutparks in Pasco County, visithttp://www.pascocountyfl.net/


orthodontic care affordable to all.We will miss our visits to his office.Dr. Albert Family Orthodonticscomes highly recommended in thishousehold.”

While kids absolutely love AlbertFamily Orthodontics, it’s perfect foradults too. Casey Odell writes, “Teethcame out PERFECT! Love the results!I was a little nervous when I first madean appointment, seeing as how I am alittle bit older, but I couldn’t be hap-pier! The office is nice, clean, andmodern. Staff and Dr Albert weresuper friendly, helpful, and ready toanswer any questions and work withyou. I will be recommending anyoneand everyone that needs a perfectsmile to come here!”

Dr. Albert grew up locally andtruly has become a leader in thecommunity, where he now lives withhis family. An alumnus of local EastLake High School, Dr. Albert nowbrings his services to the Pasco andPinellas communities as a specialist inOrthodontics and Dentofacial Or-thopedics. A graduate (with honors)of The University of Florida’s Col-lege of Dentistry, he also completed

his Orthodontic Residency, receivedhis Orthodontics Certificate, andearned his Master’s of Science De-gree from UF.

This year, Dr. Albert was privi-leged to take part in two importantoutreach projects that provided freedental care to Floridians and abroadin Haiti.

Mission Possible!Locally, Dr. Albert joined other

dental professionals to provide freedental care to 1,660 people at the firstFlorida Mission of Mercy (FLAMOM)event, which was held at the FloridaState Fairgrounds on March 28-29 ofthis year. Dr. Albert says, “With thehelp of over 1,400 volunteers, we pro-vided 8,000 dental procedures equal-ing approximately $1.1 million dollars’worth of free care.”

When Pastor Douglas Poole ofCypress Meadows Communitystarted planning a mission trip toHaiti, Dr. Albert stepped up to vol-unteer along with other members ofhis church, not really knowing whatto expect. They went to an outskirtcommunity on the northwesterncoast of Haiti where people haven’treceived much outside help due tothe remote location. Dr. Albert ex-plains, “It was a leap of faith. There

was no setup other than a chair, in-struments and anesthetic, but wewere still able to help a lot of people.I pulled 39 teeth; extractions are agreat way to help people in those cir-cumstances because it eliminates thepain and prevents infection.” Dr. Al-bert is thankful to the many localdentists who donated toothbrushes,toothpaste, and floss. “We had threelarge suitcases full of donated sup-plies from our generous local den-tists. It is sad to say, but for a lot ofthe children there, they did not havetheir own toothbrush or any way to

clean their teeth. They were clutch-ing those toothbrushes like the bestgift you could imagine!”

Dr. Albert is humble about thegreat success of Albert Family Ortho-dontics and is very appreciative of hispatients and the community’s trust inhim. So, he does his best to give back– both to his patients and the com-munity. Brilliantly, he blends con-tests with community outreach, suchas the recent Pet Palooza contest.“Our patients posted pictures ofthemselves with their pets and had achance to win gift cards to PetSmart,

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Dr. Albert feels priveleged to have been able to go and help people in Haitiand local people in need at the Florida Mission of Mercy event this year


and for every picture posted, we do-nated $3 to the Humane Society. Itwas another way to get people en-gaged and a neat and fun way to giveback to the community.”

Once again this year, AlbertFamily Orthodontics held its “Mak-ing a Change” contest for localschools and was able to give $1,000to Dayspring Academy, $250 toSeven Springs Middle School, and$250 to River Ridge Middle School.“I went to each school and met withthe principals to give them the checkpersonally,” shares Dr. Albert. “Theyhad immediate needs and I was so

happy that wewere able tohelp.” To decidethe winners ofthe “Making aChange” con-test, Albert Fam-ily Orthodonticslists all of theschools in thearea that theirpatients go to onits facebookpage, and peoplevote for their fa-vorite school.The top threeschools with the

most likes are then entered into arandom drawing for the top prize.

Some of Dr. Albert’s contests arejust to give back to his patients, like arecent contest that utilized the popu-lar website Pinterest. “Re-Pin toWin” was super easy; all that was re-quired to be in the running to win anXbox One was to re-pin a graphicdesign provided by the Albert FamilyOrthodontics.

The “Summer of Music andSmiles” contest, though, is a definitefavorite of patients of all ages. Thisyear’s concerts to win include fourtickets to Luke Bryan’s September 6

concert and four tickets to One Di-rection on October 3. The “Sum-mer of Music and Smiles” contestruns from July through August, andto enter, Albert Family Orthodon-tics’ patients just post a picture ofthemselves on facebook and havetheir friends vote for them to win.

Community is important to Dr.Albert, who is a member and PaulHarris Fellow of the Rotary Club ofTrinity. Every year, Albert Family Or-thodontics hosts a “Candy Buy Back”after Halloween, where sweets aredonated to troops stationed overseas.Albert Family Orthodontics also par-ticipates in Toys for Tots through theSalvation Army every holiday season.

Besides all the fun and games, Dr.Albert provides conveniences thatmany other offices don’t have, fromself check-in options and free Wi-Fi, tofreshly brewed Keurig Coffee andfreshly baked Otis Spunkmeyer choco-

late chip cookies. The wait is neverlong, and there is plenty of entertain-ment from the large flat-screen televi-sions to XBOX Kinect and iPad kiosks,loaded with the latest apps andmovies. Patients and their families loveAlbert Family Orthodontics in PalmHarbor and Trinity!

Albert Family Orthodontics islocated in Trinity at Trinity Profes-sional Place, 1806 Short BranchDrive, Suite #102, and in PalmHarbor at 2445 Tampa Road,Suite A. Both locations are openMon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Theoffices can be reached at (727)376-2770 (Trinity) and (727) 781-7475 (Palm Harbor) or visit onlineat albertfamilyortho.com whereyou will find more information.“Like” Albert Family Orthodonticson facebook to receive upcomingevent and contest information!


Congratulations Jennie Serrentini!By Alexis Selby

Dedication. Hard Work. Perseverance. No oneknows these three words better than local TampaBay resident Jennie Serrentini. Committing herselfto a goal, a year after the birth of her first child Jen-nie has proudly gained National recognition as a topfitness competitor. Placing 2nd in the WBFF Fitnesscompetition in Orlando and proudly earning her

WBFF Pro card, Jennie will be competing this yearin the WBFF World’s in Las Vegas. An inspiration toall, Jennie will proudly represent Tampa Bay thiscoming August.

As owner of local workout studio Boot CampMadness Fitness, Jennie has made it her mission tonot only keep herself in shape, but has motivatedothers to do the same, pushing her clients to reachtheir fitness goals and helping them to maintain ahealthy, fit lifestyle. Since opening her studio over ayear ago with partner Maria Wasp Callahan, the suc-cess stories have been endless.

Jennie says, “What an amazing feeling being onthat stage. Hard work pays off and feeling the em-powerment that comes along with it is indescribable.Be proud ladies and go for your dreams. Nothing isimpossible, especially when you have heart. Yourlove for what you do will take you where ever youwant. So dream big and kill your goals, and whenyou’re done with those, move on to the next. I’mexcited to help you get there, so when you’re readyto commit, so I am. Lets do this!”

A testament to their success, Boot Camp Mad-ness Fitness has recently moved to a newer, biggerfacility to better accommodate the growing numberof clients. Their new location is 5910 Pine Hill RdSuite 7 in New Port Richey. For more informationplease call (727) 859-6395 or email [email protected].


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Lawn Care & Tree Specialist. We Offer -Lawn mowing, Lawn Spraying, Pest Controland Fertilizer, Tree Pruning and Removal,Mulch, Sod and Landscaping Licensed & In-sured. CALL Green Land Lawn Service(727)376-2325

SCREENING & RESCREENING SERV-ICES: Pool Enclosures, Lanais, FloridaRooms, Screen Rooms. Vinyl Film Windows,Vinyl Film Replacement, Vinyl Film WindowCleaning. Pressure Cleaning, Pool Enclo-sures, Pool Decks, Drives & Sidewalks. Li-censed CBC 057155, Insured, Family Owned& Operated. Wayne Allen Building Contrac-tor 727-842-6100.

ADDITIONS & REMODELS: Completedesign build services for Additions, Remod-els, Kitchen and Bath Makeovers, ScreenEnclosures, Universal Design, Storm Shut-ters, Soffit and Fascia Repairs. Local familyowned and operated since 1990 – certifiedbuilding contractor # CBC 057155 –www.mywabc.com. Wayne Allen BuildingContractor 727-842-6100.

Reliable and honest cleaning lady offeringprofessional cleaning service. I will also walkyour pet and care for your home if in need ofa vacation. Over 25 years of experience! If youare looking for an organized and efficientcleaning person, call today for appointment.727-372-2823 or 727-505-4798

Is your PC Running Slow? We can run acomplete diagnostic to see if you have anyviruses, malware, spyware on your system or ifyou just need a memory upgrade. Do youhave multiple computers and want them to"talk" to each other? We can help! Call 727-498-5215 for help today! IF WE CAN'TFIX IT, IT'S FREE... GUARANTEED!

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

FAMILY OWNED AND OWNER OP-ERATED ELECTRICAL CONTRAC-TOR. Owner performs all jobs. We offer

many services, from switch replacements topanel changes and spa hook ups. Reasonablerates. Keep this ad on your refrigerator, we dotroubleshooting as well! Licensed,ER13013648, and insured. For all your elec-trical needs call CHARGER ELECTRICALSERVICES @ 727-937-5999.

EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION

Tutoring for elementary students by (re-tired) teacher with 35 years experience. Willpersonalize practice in reading, writing ormath. References available. Watch your childgain more self-confidence as skills improve!Call Dianne @ 376-3700.

Writer and English Tutor - Do you need akeen eye to review, edit or rewrite importantpaperwork (cover letters, résumés, govern-ment forms, or other academic or professionalmaterials)? If you struggle to organize yourthoughts while writing, or need assistancespeaking or writing English, contact a cre-dentialed teacher and published writer for anaffordable, per page rate. 727-264-7776.

National Board Certified teacher with 20+years experience, will tutor your child inmath, reading and writing (grades K-5). Per-sonalized reading and writing instruction(grades K-12). H.S. SAT/ACT Lang. Prep.Help your child achieve success and confi-dence with one on one support and assis-tance. References available upon request.Call Suzann @ 727 992-4574

H E L P W A N T E D

Trinity Fitness Center and Weight LossClinic LOOKING to fill positions in Sales!!Rodan + Fields Skin Care Line needs businessreps who are passionate about helping otherswith skin care treatment products and earn-ing commission based pay! ALSO, looking fora eager self starter as a weight loss coach!!Commission based pay for both positions andmust love to network and be social! WILLTRAIN the right person. SEND resume orany info in regards to these jobs to [email protected] or Call 727-463-1250.

F O R R E N T

CONDO FOR RENT - 55 + Community.4436 Pelorus Dr. New Port Richey, FL34652. FREE credit check/cable/trash. UN-FURNISED. 2 bed/2 bath/2 patio. Lowerunit central air/ heat. Living, kitchen, dining,inside laundry, key storage, Dishwasher,pool/jacuzzi, carport, many amenities. Nearshopping/churches/restaurants. AnnualRental Lease Required. $799 per month .Contact: 727-807-9907

S E R V I C E S A V A I L A B L E

Cleaning Service. Give yourself the ultimatecleaning that you deserve. Responsible, reli-able, honest, with references. Ask for Yvonneat 727-645-7779. Free Estimates.

Certified CNA Caregiver. My purpose is toimprove my clients quality of life. Individualservices designed to meet your specific needs.19 years experience, level 2 background andreferences available upon request. Reasonablerates. Insured. Please call Celeste at 727-945-3893.

Griswold Home Care “Exceptional Serv-ices for More Than 30 Years” We believe inextraordinary home care at affordable rates.Let us help you stay safe and independent inyour own home. We only refer experienced,professional and compassionate caregivers toassist with bathing, dressing, meal prepara-tion, shopping and light housekeeping. Callus at (813) 907-8155 (NR#30211139)

Klean Slate Professional Cleaning Service -How do you want to spend your time? Let usfocus on the cleaning, so you can focus onwhatever you choose! We are a Licensed, In-sured & Bonded professional cleaning com-pany serving Pasco, Pinellas & HillsboroughCounties. Weekly, biweekly & monthly ratesavailable. Call for a free in home estimatetoday! Call today for our Spring CleaningSpecial: $75 OFF ($25 OFF your first, thirdand fifth cleanings) - (866) 88-KLEAN(885-5326).

Lilly Pad Pet Sitting. 20 years vet tech andpet sitting experience. Licensed and insured.Reasonable rates and extremely reliable, highquality service! I care for: horses, goats,dogs, cats, birds and exotics. The best careout there for all of your pets! Contact Jackieat: (727)255-9432

Frank's Handyman Service. No job toosmall. FREE Estimates. Senior Discounts.Call 813-625-2765. Insured.

Deborah's Bookkeeping Service. No JobToo Small! 20+ years experience. Reason-able rates. Call or email for your day orevening appointment to discuss your book-keeping needs. 727-376-2340 [email protected]

Dorothy Cleaning Services. Houses, Apart-ments, Offices, Vacancies, Move In/Out,Free Estimates. Call us today! 727-372-5431

AFFORDABLE POWER WINDOW RE-PAIR - BILLY FIX-IT SERVICES (MO-BILE SERVICE) “WE COME TO YOU”.Specializing in •Power Window Repair•Power Door Locks •Door Handle Replace-ment •Side View Mirrors •Door Glass Re-placement. Over 8 years in Pinellas Countynow serving Pasco County. Mention this adto receive $10. off a new window motorand/or regulator replacement. CALLBILLY FIX-IT SERVICES 727-793-4624OR VISIT www.powerwindowguy.comFOR A FREE QUOTE!

CNA Offering Non Medical and MedicalCare. Designed to fit individuals needs. In-cludes flexible hours and over nights.Housekeeping, errands, doctors visits, trans-portation, meal prep, special dietary needs,and medication supervision. To customize aplan for you or your loved one , call BarbWilken at 727-277-8562 or email [email protected]. References andlevel 1 and level 2 back ground checksavailable upon request.

CAKES FOR FUN-Reasonably priced Dec-orated Cakes for all occasions, made especiallyfor you. From small parties to corporateevents. Also available, Cupcake Towers andCookie Trays. Over 25 dog breed cookie cut-ters! Minimum 2 week notice, more forlarger events including weddings. Visit oursite: http://xanadu05.wix.com/cakes-for-fun or call (727) 375-5446.

A NEW LOOK Pressure Washing-2 cardriveway $55 (includes all front sidewalks).Add $10ea. for 3 car and corner lots. MostPool Decks & Cage $125. Fascia, soffits,gutters $100-$125 or whole home exteriormost $150-$200. Fences $1per foot. Land-scape cleanup and odd jobs too.www.anewlookpw.com. Call Randy 727-271-2920

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: 14 Yrs.Experience, Honest, Reliable, ReasonableRates, Trinity References. Call Rhonda:(727) 326-5447

Mary's Cleaning Service - Licensed, Insured& Bonded professional serving Pasco, Pinel-las & Hillsborough Counties. No home toolarge or small. We supply all the necessarycleaning products that will leave your homelooking & smelling wonderful! We are a petfriendly company & treat your pets & homeas if they were our own. Weekly, biweekly &monthly rates available. Call for a free inhome estimate today & get all of your house-cleaning needs fulfilled. Call Mary (727)389-0347

Tile and Hardwood Installation. Experi-enced and competitive. Over 20 years experi-ence in tile, natural stone, laminate andhardwood flooring. Can provide referencedupon request. No job too big or too small.We aim to please! Don’t waste your money oryour time on your next flooring project. CallGilberto, 813-401-4593 or Ethan 813-493-7426.

"A" Behaving Pets. A creative solution foryour pet's behavior issues. Not just dog train-ing…works great for Dogs, Cats, Birds andother small animals. Stress management forrescue pets. 12 years in Pet Care Business!Also offering Pet Sitting in Trinity, East Lakeand NPR. Conyact Marina at: 813-416-5301 or [email protected]. Thankyou for your Business!

George’s Painting. Interior/Exterior. AllWork Performed by Owner. No Spraying. AllDone by Hand! Satisfaction Guaranteed! De-pendable. Affordable. 32 Years Experience.



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Trinity - Vol. 10, Issue 7, July 2014