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Trinity Pediatric Dentistry...14-15

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Boot Ranch Chiropractic..22-23

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Coach Larry Beets...........30-31

Sweet Caroline’s Bakery..38-39

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By Kim Thomas

Remember those days when youhad energy to burn; when you couldbounce back from just about anythingand still feel great? In my 20s, I couldgo out dancing and wake up fivepounds lighter the next day! But when

you hit your 40s, it’s not so easy todrop the weight and everything seemsto start slowing down – your metabo-lism, your energy level and your libidocan take a dive. For most people, it’sat age 40 and beyond that they are fi-nally reaping the benefits of hard workand have the means to travel and enjoy

play, but what good is that if you’re sotired after work that you just want tosit on the couch? Wouldn’t it be won-derful to feel like an active 20-year-old?

Founder and CEO of NationalRejuvenation Centers, Bartley H.Kerr, D.C., says you can! He knowsfirsthand because at age 45, he doeshave energy to burn and uses much ofit enjoying time with his wife and play-ing with their young daughters. And,he has seen the difference in his pa-tients who report back that they feelfantastic! Dr. Kerr says, “I have pa-tients in their 60s who say ‘I couldtake my 20-year-old self’ because theyfeel better now than they have ever feltin their life.”

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By Katie Thomas

Located in Tarpon Springs, OneHour Air Conditioning & Heatingservices customers in northern PinellasCounty, all the way north to Hudson,and as far east as Wesley Chapel andLand O’ Lakes. Available 24 hours aday, 7 days a week, 365 days of theyear, One Hour Air makes certain thatcustomers are comfortable throughoutthe entire process of installation, re-pairs and maintenance.

One Hour Air is committed tohelping their customers at any time ofthe day or night. When it’s time to

choose, install or maintain your airconditioning system, One Hour AirConditioning & Heating is a companythat you can rely on and trust.

Last year One Hour Air Condi-tioning & Heating was awarded“Medium Size” and “Overall” Busi-ness of the Year by the Tarpon SpringsChamber of Commerce and it isranked number three in customerservice out of 173 franchises locatedthroughout the United States andCanada. One Hour Air in TarponSprings also was awarded the SuperService Award for 2012, which isAngie’s List’s highest honor, putting

One Hour Airis “Always on Time…orYou Don’t Pay a Dime!”

the company in the top five percent ofcompanies on Angie’s List.

Family Owned and OperatedThe O’Kelley family opened One

Hour Air Conditioning & Heating inTarpon Springs three years ago. OneHour Air’s team is composed of EdO’Kelley, Kim O’Kelley and CoreyO’Kelley; truly a family-run businesswith traditional business ethics andmorals. Ed is an experienced electricalengineer and Corey has a backgroundin business and finance. Sales and Mar-keting Director Kim O’Kelley had

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Sat., May 18, 8:30 AM––The2nd Annual “A Dash for Cover”5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Runpresented by Palm Harbor Derma-tology will be held at John Chest-nut Park in Palm Harbor. A Dashfor Cover 5K is dedicated to“Saving the Skin You’re In” andall proceeds benefit the CaptainBillek Foundation, a non-profitorganization inspired by a heroicpatient at Palm Harbor Dermatol-ogy, Captain Joe Billek, of TampaFire Rescue.

From Palm Harbor Dermatol-ogy’s website, Amy S. Ross, MD,explains, “We formed a non-profitorganization to raise money formelanoma research and awareness.This foundation may also support

patients and families who are diag-nosed with melanoma. With yourhelp, we will hopefully see the daywhen there is an effective treatmentfor melanoma. I challenge you toreach out, spread the word aboutskin cancer, and join us in honoringthe late Captain Joe Billek. Youcan make a difference.”

Melanoma is the 5th mostcommon cancer among men, the6th most common cancer amongwomen in the US. Women underage 39 have a higher probability ofdeveloping melanoma than anycancer except breast cancer. “Thisis often the tragedy of melanoma,”says Dr. Ross. “It occurs in youngpeople, often destroying families.”

The survival rate for patientswhose melanoma is detected early,before the tumor has penetratedthe skin, is about 99 percent. Thesurvival rate falls to 15 percent for

those with advanced disease. It isimperative that individuals getscreened for skin cancer regularly.

Register for A Dash for Coverat PalmHarborDermatology.com– just click on the sneaker! All 5Kentries are $25 and pay $35 perFamily Fun Run. Prizes Awarded.For more information, please call855-PHD4YOU, (743-4968).

5K & 1-Mile Family Fun Run“Saving the Skin You’re In”

Captain Joe Billek, 51, lost his life dueto complications from melanoma.

The Captain Billek Foundation fundsmelanoma research and awareness.


Community CalendarEAST LAKE AREA

ELCL –– Lunch at DowntownMay 13 – May 17, 12 – 1 PM––

East Lake Community Library presentsLunch at Downtown to celebrate thefirst season of Downtown Abbey. Bringa bagged lunch, relax and enjoy thisvery popular British series. ELCL is lo-cated at 4125 East Lake Road in PalmHarbor; 727-773-2665.

Pasco and N Pinellas Om-budsman Council Meeting

Thurs., May 16, 10 AM––ThePasco and North Pinellas OmbudsmanCouncil’s May meeting will be held atSaint Anne Byzantine Catholic Church,7120 Massachusetts Ave. in New PortRichey. All interested parties are en-couraged to attend. The council ismade up of local ombudsmen whosegoal is to improve the quality of life andcare of residents of long-term care facil-ities, including nursing homes, assistedliving facilities and adult family-carehomes. An ombudsman is a speciallytrained and certified volunteer who hasbeen given authority under federal and

state law to identify, investigate and re-solve complaints made by, or on behalfof, long-term care facility residents.

Individuals may call Lynn V. Pen-ley at 727-376-2788 or email [email protected]. For informationon Florida’s Long-Term Care Om-budsman Program, visit http://om-budsman.myflorida.com.

Sweet Caroline’s Bakery CaféGrand Opening

Wed., May 22, 6 PM––Sweet Caro-line’s, located at 3347 Tampa Road inPalm Harbor, will be holding an excit-ing customer appreciation event.Come and get a taste of everything thatthe new Bakery Café at Sweet Caro-line’s has to offer at their Open Housethat will include live music, drawingsand prizes. For more info, call (727)781-1888 or find them on facebook;SweetCarolinesBakery.com.

Palm Harbor NewcomersAlumnae & Friends Meeting

Every 1st Thursday, 11 AM––The

women of the Palm Harbor Newcom-ers Alumnae and Friends Club meet onthe first Thursday of each month at theEast Lake Woodlands Country Cluband invite you to join them for theluncheon meeting.

Nar-Anon Family GroupsMeetings

Nar-Anon is a worldwide fellow-ship for those affected by someoneelse’s addiction and there are meetingsheld weekly. For more informationvisit Naranonfl.org or call the HelpLine, 1-888-947-8885. Local meetingsare as follows:

Tuesdays, 6:45 PM––All SaintsChurch, 1700 Keystone Rd. in TarponSprings

Saturdays, 10 AM––UnitedMethodist Church, 207 BuckinghamAve. in Oldsmar

Wednesdays, 8 PM––AsburyUnited Methodist Church, 4204 ThysRd. in New Port Richey

Mondays,10 AM & 7 PM––CrystalBeach Community Hall, 517 CrystalBeach Ave. in Palm Harbor (Off Alt19, 2 blocks south of Alderman Rd)

Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point,6227 Sheldon Rd. in Tampa

Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church,

5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd. in Lutz.*Narateen at same location, day andtime

Tuesdays, 8 PM––First UnitedMethodist Church of Dunedin, 411Wood St., (Behind church in Fellow-ship Hall)

The 12th Annual Palm Har-bor Parrot Head Party

Sat., Jun. 1, 2 – 10 PM––held inthe Downtown Historic District ofPalm Harbor, The Palm Harbor ParrotHead Party is a well established, well at-tended fundraiser. Over the past 11years, the event has gained momentumand now draws over 20,000 event at-tendees from all over the country. Thisevent has become a “destinationevent.” Tropical styled, Jimmy Buffetstreet festival is presented by Old PalmHarbor Main Street, Inc. (OPHMS), a501 (c) (3) organization with the mis-sion to “preserve and enhance the qual-ity of life and business in PalmHarbor.”

The free event includes somethingto please all members of the commu-nity. There will be many activities in-cluding live music, dancing, uniqueretail, craft and artisan vendors, a foodcourt and children’s playground. The


sounds from the stage include a mix-ture of pop, island sounds and featuresThe Caribbean Chillers – the premierJimmy Buffet cover band and the TropRock Junkies. For fun away from thestage, you will find unique downtownbusinesses and restaurants, rock climb-ing and loads of games, bounces andcrafts for the little ones.

“A Jimmy Buffett look-alike con-test, Best Island Dress and Best Look-ing Parrothead contest is a must-haveto be a successful event,” said DebbieThomas, Executive Director ofOPHMS, “so please join us in the fun,”

Prizes will be awarded. Sponsor-ships and exhibit tables are available atthe event. For more information, callDebbie Thomas at 727-787-4700 orvisit ophmainst.com and click on theevents tab. To volunteer call or [email protected].

All funds raised assist OPHMS intheir efforts to maintain the HistoricRheba Sutton White Chapel, HarborHall and the Historic District at large.Because Palm Harbor is unincorporated,our program is unique in that it receivesno funding through CRA’s, county orcity programs. Living our mission is onlyaccomplished through our fundraising ef-forts that include special events such as

The Palm Harbor Parrot Head Partyand sponsorships, whether they are cash orin-kind, are an integral part of the suc-cess of these events.

East Lake High School Foot-ball’s Annual Golf Tournament

June 2, 1 PM Shot Gun Start––ELHS Football’s Annual Golf Tourna-ment will be held at Wentworth Golfand Country Club.

Support ELHS Football, have funplaying golf and you could win a newboat from MarineMax or you couldwin $10,000 cash!

Call Kevin at 727-412-4799 formore information. Or you also candownload registration forms atwww.elhs-football.com.

Space is limited. Register now!

MVP Sports Complex Hosts2013 East Lake BaseballCamp

Jun. 10–13, 9 AM – 1 PM,Session 1



Camp is held by Head Coach DanGenna and staff. All sessions are Mon. –

Thurs., 9 AM – 1 PM @ East LakeHigh School. Camp is for ages 6 – 12;campers will be grouped by age andskill level.

Early Registration Special: $100 ifregistered before June 4; Regular Reg-istration: $110 June 5 and after. Makecheck payable to East Lake BaseballBoosters. Mail check and registrationform to: East Lake High School c/oDan Genna, 1300 Silver Eagle Drive,Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.

Camp Highlights: Camp T-shirt,Slip and Slide (bring towel last day), In-dividual Instruction, Team Fundamen-

tals, Games, Drills & skills, HighSchool Style Workouts, and GuestSpeakers.

Camp Notes: Campers shouldwear baseball pants or shorts and t-shirts. Campers should wear cleats butbring tennis shoes. Campers will needto bring snack & lunch. Please providecampers with snack and drink; conces-sion stand will be open. Don’t forget toput sunscreen on the campers!

Space is limited, so take advantageof the early registration special! Go toEastlakebaseball.biz for forms or [email protected].


The national No Roof Left Be-hind initiative has found sponsorshipin Pinellas County. Local company,Arry’s Roofing, is now acceptingnominations for the free roof on theirwebsite, www.ArrysRoofing.com.

There are a few conditions forthe program. Nominees must ownthe home they are living in and be aresident of Pinellas County. Also, thefree roof recipient must be currenton his/her mortgage payments.Nominees will be accepted until July19, 2013. A team of local volunteerswill review all the nominees and fourwill be selected as finalists.

The four finalists’ stories andphotos will be displayed on Arry’sRoofing’s No Roof Left Behindhomepage. From August 2 untilSeptember 6, 2013 the public willable to vote on the finalist they feel ismost-deserving. The roof winnerwill be revealed online on September9, 2013 and the installation celebra-tion will be held shortly thereafter.

The Housh family is celebrating

23 years in the roofing industry. “Wedon’t just work in Pinellas County.We live here, shop here and haveraised our families here. We wantedto let the community know just howimportant they are to us,” says ArryHoush, president of Arry’s Roofing.“We have always been involved incommunity projects since we startedour business. Giving away a free roofseemed like a logical way to do that,and this is a very creative way to getthe community to join us.”

One of the most importantthings for the Arry’s Roofing familyis community outreach. When a fel-low contractor from Detroit, MIhighlighted the No Roof Left Behindprogram as a way to thank communi-ties for their support, Arry Houshknew it would be a great fit for thebig hearted team at Arry’s Roofing.“We are just so excited about imple-menting a philanthropic program likethis at home,” says Arry. “It is just anatural fit here in Pinellas County.We recognize that not everyone can

afford to get his or her roof replaced.But having a secure roof overheadcan bring peace of mind to a familyin need.”

Other local businesses are askedto show their community apprecia-tion as well. “We think it’s a greatway to rally the community to-gether,” offers Matthew Housh, vicepresident of Arry’s Roofing. “That’swhy we’re inviting other PinellasCounty businesses to show support

by way of donations. You don’t haveto swing a hammer or even get dirtyto help out. Just give us a call andwe’ll find a place for you.”

For more information aboutArry’s Roofing, their No RoofLeft Behind program and inter-views with Arry Housh orMatthew Housh, please call 727-938-4288 or visit online atwww.ArrysRoofing.com.

Nominations Needed in Pinellas-Wide FREE ROOF Giveaway


By Alexis Selby

Tattooing, an art form thathas been around for over 4,000years, is a symbolic way for peopleto express to the world theirbeliefs and feelings, while show-casing unique aspects of theirpersonality and their taste indesign and artistry. For centuries,people have used their skin ascanvas for tattoo art to beautifytheir body, serve as an expressionof individuality, pay tribute to aloved one or simply signify a formof adornment.

“Tattoos tell stories of your

life,” says Litos, owner and headtattoo artist at Forbidden Images,“and my job as a fine art tattooistis to master the ability to stoptime and capture it on your skin.”

Litos has been in the tattooindustry for over 35 years. Origi-nally from Rio De Janeiro, Brasil,he has dedicated his life to creat-ing art on paper, canvas and skin.Recognized in the industry withnumerous national and interna-tional awards for his art, he stillhas the same passion as when hefirst started. “I am blessed andhonored to be chosen to be theartist responsible to immortalize

my clients’ most special images,”says Litos. His work can beviewed at the website atwww.ForbiddenImages.com.

Litos runs the shop alongsidehis wife Julie and talented tattooartist Steven Cornicelli.

Steven Cornicelli After walking into Forbidden

Images in early 2012, Steven wasastounded by the artistic atmos-phere of the shop. “Just walkinginto the shop inspires you,” saysSteven. “I met with Litos andJulie and they offered me achance of a lifetime – I took it!”

Born in Maryland in 1970,Steven is a creative artist who hasbeen drawing his entire life. Inthe early 1980s art became a wayfor Steven to express himself – itstarted with tracing superheroesout of comic books that openedup the floodgates to a life dedi-cated to art. As a young adult,Steven studied art anatomy classesat SUNY Farmingdale as well asart and design classes at the ArtInstitute. After getting his firsttattoo at the age of 18 he washooked and realized tattooingwas his calling. Although it tooksome time for his dream to be-

Forbidden Images Tattoo Art Studio

Capturing a Moment of Your Life in Ink


come a reality, Steven officiallymade his breakthrough into thetattoo industry in 1996 and hasbeen tattooing ever since.

Forbidden Images is a com-pany that thrives off of positiveenergy and the staff connects withtheir clients on a whole differentlevel, providing them with an em-bracing atmosphere and an excep-

tional experi-ence.

Forminglong lastingrelationshipswith all oftheir cus-tomers issomethingthat Litos,Julie andSteve pridethemselveson. Oncethey create atattoo onsomeone,they like tokeep thecommunica-tion flowing,facilitatingopen interac-tion with allof their cus-tomers tofullyensure com-plete satisfac-tion. “Ourclients be-come goodfriends of

ours,” says Litos. “When youcome to us you will get one-on-one attention. We ask a lot ofquestions so we can accurately in-terpret your feelings about thetattoo as opposed to just creatingan image. It’s not just the subjectof the tattoo; it’s the meaningthat creates the tattoo.”

A collaborative effort, thenew location in Trinity, Forbid-den Images boasts a beautifulopen shop, encouraging all thetattoo artists to work together asa team. They are always bouncingideas off of each other and thiscontinuous communication en-sures that no matter which artistyou see, high-quality tattoo workis always a goal. “We are here toshow the public and the clientelewhat they deserve, not just thetattoo, but also the environmentand the respect they will get whenthey come to us,” says Lito.

The new tattoo art studio isan Asian Zen style with some in-dustrial touches. The talent of hiswife Julie, and her vision to deco-rate, created a space of inspirationand tranquility. Together, Litosand Julie form a combination ofconfidence, trust and comfort forthose who experience their stu-dio. “Anyone can paint a picture,but to make you feel it is a gift,”says Litos. “Forbidden Images iscommitted to the individual ex-pression of art. Come visit andexperience for yourself why it isvital to value art the same way welive life – with passion!”

In addition to using thehighest quality inks, Litos andSteven are privy to using the bestquality products, as ForbiddenImages remains at the forefront ofleading developments and tech-nology in regards to the tattooindustry. Litos is very adamantabout continuing education and

attends numerous conventionsthroughout the world in order tostay at the very top of his field.

In addition to tattooing,Litos also designs custom prod-ucts with his art on it and hasover 200 products available –from coffee mugs and laptopcovers to t-shirts and stamps. Healso custom-designs paintings andother decorative pieces. You caneither request art, which takesyou through the same process aswhen designing a tattoo, or youcan purchase art that is alreadydrawn.

Litos and Julie are very activein the community and are hugesupporters of local businesses. “Wehave a great relationship with busi-nesses in the local community,”states Litos. “Together we helpeach other grow as people.”

At Forbidden Images Studio,the artists are able to interpret animportant part of you andthrough talent and creativity givelife to your deepest emotions andbring to reality a true work of art.

Forbidden Images is locatedat 10900 State Road 54, suite104 in Trinity, next to Grille 54.They are open Mon. – Sat. 12p.m. – 9 p.m. and Sun. 12 p.m.– 6 p.m. To schedule an initialconsultation or for additionalinformation regarding the shop ,please call Julie at (727) 846-8757, visit online at Forbidden-Images.com or [email protected].

Steven Cornicelli (left), Litos (right)& happy customer Laura (sitting)


By Julie Kanehl

Trinity Pediatric Dentistry is abrand new state-of-the-art pediatricdental practice that is geared towardmaking the entire family comfortable.Located in the Trinity ProfessionalPlaza, at the corner of Little Road andMitchell Boulevard, Trinity PediatricDentistry treats infants, children andteens.

The moment they walk into theoffice, parents are greeted by TrinityPediatric Dentistry’s friendly, experi-enced staff members who are dedi-cated to the health of every childunder their care. Children are instantlyput at ease with the happy, familiarDisney characters throughout the of-fice, not to mention the many fun ac-tivities to play with while they wait tobe seen. There are iPads filled withkid-friendly games to play on, toys andactivities on one side of the waitingroom, and a calm and relaxing area onthe other side for mom and dad. All of

the fun aside, it’s not the toys, theiPads or even the Disney theme thatthe kids like best, it’s actually visiting“Dr. Chris” Chuong, DMD, becausewith Dr. Chris, going to the dentist isa lot of fun!

Dr. Chris is a Florida native fromnearby St. Petersburg, and he earnedhis Bachelor of Science Degree fromEmory University where he doublemajored and graduated Summa CumLaude. He then attended the Univer-sity of Florida College of Dentistry(UFCD), where he earned his doctor-ate with High Honors. He continuedhis education at the prestigious Uni-versity of Florida/Shands Hospital bycompleting his residency and specialtytraining in Pediatric Dentistry. Nostranger to dentistry, Dr. Chris’s par-ents are in the dental field, and hisbeautiful new wife, Robin, is a dentistas well!

Dr. Chris is a Specialist in Pedi-atric Dentistry and his goal is to makeevery experience at his office a positive

one. Trinity Pediatric Dentistry hastwo experienced Dental Assistants aswell, Susan Horton and Alisha Kirby,who are both cross-trained and wholove working with kids of all ages.

Dr. Chris says, “My hope is thatmy patients have a smile on their facewhen they come in and a smile whenthey leave.”

One local mom said, “I took mydaughter to Trinity Pediatric Den-tistry…Dr. Chris and his staff were soawesome with my daughter. She isnormally nervous at the dentist, butshe came out smiling and wanting tofloss! The office is very cool with flatscreen TVs for kids to watch whilethey get their teeth worked on. Theygive personal attention to their pa-tients in a positive environment. Ihighly recommend them!”

Families Love Dr. ChrisWorking with children is a bit of a

calling. Ask any teacher, pediatrician orin this case, pediatric dentist, andthey’ll tell you that working with kids issomething that they are naturally goodat, and something that they really enjoydoing. Similarly, while completing hisdental training, Dr. Chris rotatedthrough the pediatric program and justknew that was where he belonged.

“I’ve always connected and re-lated well to children, and I like tohave fun and be myself while I’m atwork,” says Dr. Chris. They call meDr. Elmo because I do Elmo imper-sonations sometimes. The kids loveit.”

Wanting to create an office thatwould make everyone feel happy andcomfortable, Dr. Chris actually had ateam from Disney come in and deco-rate his practice, and kids from 1 to 99get a kick out of that. The artists evenadded a cartoon version of theirpuppy, Frisco! He opened Trinity Pe-diatric Dentistry in August of 2012,and families love that it’s a fun, happyplace to come and get those pearlywhites taken care of.

Parents love Trinity PediatricDentistry as well because their focus ison communication, prevention, andtaking their time. Dr. Chris says, “Un-like other offices, I won’t double-bookmy patients. Instead, I book one fam-ily at a time, and I do that because Ilook at parents as part of the team.”He adds, “At each visit I give the par-ents a handout of information becauseI’m a resource to the parents. I wantto make sure they’re able to assist withbrushing and flossing. Prevention isdefinitely key.”

Providing a Lifetime of HealthyOral Care for Kids


Trinity Pediatric Dentistry treatspatients from infancy until they are 18.Dr. Chris’s recommendation is thesame as the American Academy of Pe-diatric Dentistry, which suggests thatchildren come to the dentist for thefirst time at about 6 months old to es-tablish a dental home, and to makesure that they are reaching certainmilestones.

Dr. Chris says, “A lot of it is edu-cation, and the early visits are all aboutmaking sure that the children arehealthy.”

Dan takes his children to TrinityPediatric Dentistry, and he says, “Myfive children have never liked the den-tist until NOW! They all loved Dr.Chris and his staff.”

Taking Care of Kids One Tooth at aTime.

These kids have it so lucky! WhenI was a little girl, going to the dentistwas...well, it wasn’t like this! This placeis awesome. The entire office at TrinityPediatric Dentistry is laid out in a wayto make it family-friendly. Instead ofhaving each patient sit in a separateroom, they offer one open treatmentarea that kids (and parents) don’t findintimidating. It’s bright, fun and effec-tive! The treatment area offers flat

screen TVs for the kids to watchwhile they get their teeth cleaned,and there’s even a place for sib-lings to play just adjacent to thetreatment area if need be, al-though it’s the patients themselveswho most often go over to playwith the iPads and games. Each ofthe dental chairs are brightly col-ored and shaped like surf boards,so don’t be surprised if you takeyour child to the dentist, and theycome out talking about how theysurfed their way to a no-cavity re-ward!

Kids love rewards, who does-n’t, right? So Trinity Pediatric

Dentistry uses a point system to helpeducate and encourage their patientsto take care of their teeth. They canearn rewards for positive things out-side of dentistry as well, like goodgrades, staying active and more. Thekids get Trinity Pediatric Dentistry t-shirts, and win cool prizes. Parents caneven get in on the reward action byrecommending Dr. Chris and his staffto their friends!

Uh-Oh! Someone Has a CavityWhat happens if going to the

dentist isn’t just about fun and gamesand shiny teeth? What if there’s adreaded cavity? Enter super heromusic here, because the truth is thatDr. Chris knows exactly what he’sdoing. His office is stocked with all ofthe latest tools and gadgets that makedetecting and taking care of cavities hisbusiness. He has digital x-ray ma-chines, which offer far less radiationthan the outdated versions, and he hasa few separate Disney-themed roomswhere he fills cavities and does morecomplicated dental procedures whennecessary. No matter what, Dr. Chrisand his staff keep things light and funthroughout the process.

He explains the importance of

treating cavities inbaby teeth by say-ing, “Baby teethserve an importantrole in a child’s de-velopment. Asidefrom chewing foodfor proper diet andnutrition, babyteeth are crucial inlearning to speak,providing a nice ap-pearance and smile,as well as reservingspace for perma-nent teeth as thechild’s face and jawsdevelop. Because acavity is an infectionof the tooth causedby bacteria the in-fection can spread,even to your brain, in severe cases.Prevention by brushing and flossingregularly is the key!”

While it isn’t usually necessary touse sedation, sedation dentistry is of-fered at Trinity Pediatric Dentistry. Se-dation is endorsed by the AmericanDental Association and the AmericanAssociation of Pediatric Dentistry.After all, they are specialists, and if amore extensive procedure is necessary,Dr. Chris and his staff can offer safechoices so that your child does nothave to suffer during their treatment.

Angela said, “My kids are older,and both kids loved Dr. Chris and hisstaff. From a parent’s point of view:very informative, clean, friendly andhelpful.”

Make an Appointment at TrinityPediatric Dentistry

Dr. Chris is clearly a favorite withfamilies, and while his office hours aretraditional, his commitment to his pa-tients is not. He even gives his cellphone number to parents, in case they

need him in an emergency. A mom named Haley wrote this

testimonial on his website, saying,“My 13-month-old daughter fell athome last night. Dr. Chris came in themiddle of the night and took care ofLilly. I can’t thank Dr. Chris enough!”

Trinity Pediatric Care accepts pa-tients who carry many dental insur-ances, as well as PPOs. The practicealso participates in Care Credit, whichis an affordable financial option, sothat nothing comes in the way of yourchildren’s oral health.

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When I visited Salon Lofts onTampa Road in Oldsmar to meet fourstylists who are opening up their ownLofts there, I was very impressed withthe swanky feel of the space – as ifyou’ve steeped off a side street inManhattan to a quiet, upscale salonand spa. The four ambitious, youngstylists that I spoke with – Katy Yeager,Melissa McGrade, Cicely McKee andHeather Winder – were attracted notjust by the great décor and premiumproducts offered at Salon Lofts; theyalso loved the way the company en-courages entrepreneurship by provid-ing them with a range of online toolsand a personalized marketing platformwhere they can grow their own busi-ness, and easily manage their schedulesonline where it is a breeze for clientsto log on and set an appointment.

Katy Yeager – in Loft 2 – is anAveda Institutegraduate and hasbeen doing hair inthe area for eightyears. Katy contin-ued on with hereducation after

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Heather Winder – Loft 4 – hasworked in the salonbusiness for 14years. “I’ve spentmy whole career atAveda,” saysHeather. “This ismy first big move

but I wanted to create a more person-able space for my clients.” The SalonLofts ambiance is perfect for Heatherand her clients, with its beautifully ap-pointed loft space, personalized byHeather and her friend and fellow Loftbuddy, Cicely McKee. “I love beingable to have my own business withouttons of overhead. Salon Lofts providesa lot of support for us.” Heather lovesmaking her clients’ locks shine withbeauty and is very passionate aboutnatural-looking color and classic style.

Cicely McKee – Loft 4 – has beena hairstylist with Aveda for 17 years.Cicely started doinghair in high schooland went toDunedin HighSchool’s cosmetol-ogy program beforeattending the AvedaInstitute. “I love my coworkers,” saysCicely, who shares Loft 4 with stylistHeather Winder. “We are excited tobe independent stylists and small busi-ness owners.” Salon Lofts allows eachstylist to use their favorite productline. Cicely uses Davines, and says, “It

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By Kim Thomas

If you have ever experienced yourneck or back going out, then you al-ready know how debilitating it can be.It can happen with a simple misstepsuch as stepping out of the showerwrong or even catching yourself be-fore a fall. Suddenly, it is incrediblypainful to move and can even be hardto breathe deeply. There is no need tosuffer! Boot Ranch Chiropractic &Wellness Center has been providinghands-on chiropractic and wellnesscare for 23 years to patients in EastLake, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springsand beyond. Whether you need a sim-ple adjustment to help keep your spinehealthy or you or have a more seriousinjury that requires chiropractic carecomplemented by massage therapyand physiotherapy, Dr. Ruskin at BootRanch Chiropractic & Wellness Centerin East Lake wants to help you.

Back in 1990, when Les Ruskin,DC, opened Boot Ranch Chiropractic

& Wellness Center, the East Lake areaof Palm Harbor was actively growing,with new neighborhoods springing upand businesses opening to meet theneeds of a fast-growing community.Dr. Ruskin wanted to be right here, inEast Lake, where he could settle in,put his patients on the path to wellnessand keep them there. “We’ve reallygrown with the area,” says Dr. Ruskin,who enjoys treating patients of allages, from infants to elderly. Withgrowth comes change, and due to anexcellent reputation and a greatamount of referrals, Boot Ranch Chi-ropractic & Wellness Center outgrewits former location at the Shoppes ofBoot Ranch in Palm Harbor. In De-cember 2012, Dr. Ruskin moved hisoffice just a couple of blocks away toits new location at 4168 WoodlandsParkway in Suite B at StonebridgePark at Boot Ranch.

“We are really happy to be in thisnew location,” said Dr. Ruskin. “Wegave it a complete facelift before mov-ing in and we have much more room

here.” The new office is ap-pointed with a modern andsimplistic décor that is as re-freshing as it is serene.

In addition to comprehen-sive chiropractic care, BootRanch Chiropractic & WellnessCenter provides adjunct thera-pies including therapeutic mas-sage and physiotherapy such asEMS (electrical muscle stimula-tion) and ultrasound treat-ments, which utilize soundwaves to address inflammationand muscle spasm.

The Boot Ranch ChiropracticTeam

Dr. Ruskin believes that chiro-practic care is helpful for everyone.“It’s not just pain relief,” he explains.“And we don’t just treat symptoms.We try to find out what is causing thepatient pain and correct the underly-ing problem.” With a goal to help hispatients live well and enjoy full range

of motion, in order to experience a fullrange of activity, Dr. Ruskin drawsupon his expertise in comprehensivechiropractic care and his extensiveknowledge and experience in exerciseand fitness.

After receiving his undergraduatedegree from Michigan State Univer-sity, Dr. Ruskin attended Life Univer-sity School of Chiropractic, right

Boot Ranch Chiropractic & Wellness CenterHands-On Healthcare Since 1990

Chiropractic Physician Les Ruskin


outside of Atlanta, GA. He holds statelicensure in Florida, Georgia andMichigan. He is a diplomat of the Na-tional Board of Chiropractic Examin-ers, and is a member of theInternational Chiropractors Associa-tion, American Chiropractic Associa-tion, Florida Chiropractic Associationand Florida Chiropractic Society, inaddition to other national and state or-ganizations. Dr. Ruskin keeps currenton advances in the chiropractic field byattending yearly conventions and edu-cational seminars. He has completedpost-graduate certification in accidentinjury management and dynamic mo-tion X-ray.

Dr. Ruskin has literally gotten pa-tients back on their feet again, evenfollowing serious car accidents. Livingin a high traffic area, Dr. Ruskin sees alot of car accident victims. His expert-ise is supported by the constant refer-rals from his patients, as well as fromarea attorneys and other healthcareproviders. He says, “I have establishedrelationships with excellent or-thopaedists, neurologists, and MRIproviders to provide a multidiscipli-nary approach to patient care.”

Taking a personal interest in pa-tients, Dr. Ruskin and his staff are gen-

uinely interested in really enjoy gettingto know them. “It is an interesting jobbecause we see patients on a returnbasis and really get to know what theirissues are,” says Dr. Ruskin. “We enjoyknowing them on a personal level andbuilding a strong relationship withthem while we follow their progress asthey demonstrate improvement.”

Therapeutic massage is the perfectcomplement to chiropractic care for aholistic approach to healing and BootRanch Chiropractic & Wellness hastwo experienced, licensed massagetherapists on staff. If Dr. Ruskin deter-mines that massage will help you, Li-censed Massage Therapists CherylPutnam and Ray Boucher are used toworking with patients of all ages withall types of needs. Both Ray andCheryl specialize in deep tissue, thera-peutic, neuromuscular and relaxationmassage techniques, and both trulylove seeing patients improve.

Cheryl, who received her trainingat the Cortiva Massage Therapy Insti-tute, says, “With massage techniques,we are getting the body in a statewhere it can heal itself. Massage ther-apy and chiropractic care have a symbi-otic relationship. Both are soimportant to one another because

many spinal injuries cause soft tissuedamage; therapeutic massage can easethe muscles and tissues back intoworking order.”

Ray trained at Sunstate Academyto become a licensed massage therapistand really enjoys helping people getback to normal after an injury. “Peoplecome in sometimes and their musclesare all wound up after an accident;their muscles are actually traumatizedand it is so great to get the musclesback to a normal state,” says Ray. “It isgreat to see their progress.”

Can Chiropractic Help You?Boot Ranch Chiropractic Center

offers a complete list of services thatare helpful to those who have neck orback pain, shoulder pain, middle backproblems, lower back pain, uncom-fortable pain down the arm or leg,numbness, muscular spasms and mus-cular restriction and a great variety ofother ailments. Many times peoplethink that visiting a chiropractor willonly help with neck or back pain; intruth, Boot Ranch Chiropractic &Wellness Center provides much morethan pain relief. The spine is your sup-port system and keeping it properlyaligned helps – well, just about everybodily function.

Life is busy and sometimes wetend to ignore aches and pains in

hopes that they will resolvewithout treatment - a com-mon mistake. A few minuteswith Dr. Ruskin can relieveyour pain, and even if youaren’t in pain, chiropracticmaintenance is an excellentmodality for continuedhealth and vitality.

Boot Ranch Chiroprac-tic & Wellness is acceptingnew patients. Dr. Ruskin willevaluate your symptoms,perform x-rays if needed –no need to leave, there is an

x-ray suite in the office – and deter-mine which therapies will benefit you.“Once I determine a diagnosis, I de-sign a personalized corrective treat-ment plan specific to each patient’sneeds,” says Dr. Ruskin.

Dr. Ruskin, Cheryl and Ray ac-commodate patients in a way that fortime between each appointment, sopatients never feel rushed. “Our pa-tient care here is outstanding,” saysRay. “Some offices are like mills andfunnel patients in and out as quickly aspossible. We don’t do that; we strivefor top patient care. We see patients ona regular basis, which allows us tobuild a higher personal connectionand provide more specific treatment.”

Don’t suffer unnecessarily; turn tothe hands-on healthcare professionalsat Boot Ranch Chiropractic & Well-ness Center. Your spine will thank you!

Boot Ranch ChiropracticCenter is located at StonebridgePark at Boot Ranch, at 4168Woodlands Pkwy, Suite B in PalmHarbor. Hours are 8:30 a.m.–12:30p.m. and 2:30–6 p.m. onMon./Wed./Fri., 2:30–6 p.m. onTues., and Sat., from 9 a.m.–noon.Please call (727) 785-2545 toschedule an appointment, or visitwww.BootRanchChiro.com foradditional information.

LMT Ray Boucher, LMT Cheryl Putnam & Dr. Les Ruskin of Boot Ranch Chiropractic


Curves isn’t just a girl gym; it is acompany that celebrates women, pro-viding a fitness and weight loss planbased on science that truly works! Thelargest fitness franchise in the world,Curves has thousands of locations inmore than 90 countries and offerswomen a one-stop program, calledCurves Complete, that includes exer-cise, diet, and one-on-one coaching allin one place. There are many weightloss programs that give you an eatingplan and tell you to exercise, butCurves Complete is different becauseit provides its clients with everything

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Curves Complete is only $12.95 aweek with a six-month agreement, andmakes burning fat easy with a 3-stepplan that includes: 1–Exercise; 2–Meal Plan; 3–Coaching. And, if youmention this article or the Curves adin Neighborhood News & Lifestyles, you

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Curves has been in our area for al-most ten years and has members of allages; currently, the youngest is 14 andthe oldest is 88. Itused to be located atMitchell Ranch Plazaon Little Road untilsix months ago whenCurves relocated tothe Chelsea PlacePlaza, just a few min-utes from East Lakewhere MitchellBoulevard and SevenSprings Boulevard in-tersect. On a recentvisit, I had the oppor-tunity to talk with alot of local ladies whosay that Curves not

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I’ve never seen a group enjoyworking out so much. Everyone washaving such a great time that the high-energy, 30-minute circuit training flewby and then they were all ready to par-ticipate in the Curves Circuit withZumba. Those classes are offered threetimes a week, on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.,on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and at 9 a.m.on Saturday.

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Joanne is lively, friendly and theCurves gals adore her! “I was a mem-ber first,” says Joanne, sharing why shemade the decision to grab an opportu-nity and purchase the local Curvesfranchise when it was still located atMitchell Ranch Plaza. “I loved it somuch! I was in higher education for20 years and fitness and nutrition werethe only other areas in which I was re-ally interested. Curves motto is twowords, ‘Strengthening Women,’ andI’m lucky that I get to do that everyday.”

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“Curves will change your life! Itchanged my life and helped with myself-esteem. I love this place!” ex-claimed Josephine, a resident of Trin-ity who has been a member of Curvesfor four years and just celebrated her1,000th workout – yes, one thousand!She proudly showed off her Curves’1,000 celebratory t-shirt, just one ofthe many incentives at Curves.

New to Curves, Santa has onlybeen a member for one week but al-ready feels better. “I enjoy it,” saysSanta. “It’s very good and it’s nothard. I have felt a difference right awayand the vitamins help a lot. I amshocked.”

Weight loss is important to manymembers and Curves Complete deliv-ers. Trinity resident Rose shares thatshe lost 14 pounds and 15 inches insix weeks. “I can’t live without it! I’mgoing to do it for myself this time,”says Rose, adding “and it’s not just thecoaches who are wonderful here butalso all of the ladies. There is a lot ofencouragement.”

Karen, also from Trinity, says,“It’s fantastic. I’ve lost 20 pounds and11 inches in 12 weeks, so I say IT

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Nancy has lost 45 pounds. Sheshares, “I love it! It is the onlyprogram that has worked forme. I’ve tried Weight Watchers,Nutrisystem – I’ve tried themall. Curves Complete is the onlyprogram where I have kept offthe weight, and I am continuingto lose.” Joanne piped in, “Shewas a very good participant.She did everything I told her todo.” Then Nancy shared howCurves really changed her life, “Fifteenyears ago I had a heart attack. Curveshas really been a life saver. This place iswonderful and Joanne is the reasonwhy – if they could just clone Joanneand put her in every single Curves,they would be a lucky company!”

Curves Complete is Personalized toWork For You

“The Curves workout helps youbuild lean muscle,” says Joanne. “Thatis where Curves Complete differs frommost weight loss programs where peo-ple lose muscle. With strength training- building and maintaining muscle,you are losing only fat. For instance ifyou lost 20 pounds with this program,15 of those pounds may be fat andthat is what you want to lose. Muscleis more metabolically active, so main-taining muscle is key to prolongedweight loss.”

Joanne showed me how the cir-cuit training machines work for all lev-els of fitness, “from those who’venever set foot in a gym before all theway to marathon runners.” She ex-plains, “Because of the hydraulic cylin-der [construction] they are actuallypushing fluid through the cylinder tocreate resistance.”

A nifty little key tag, calledCurvesSmart, which is a personalcoaching system, is given to eachmember and it keeps track of your

workouts. Members are rewarded atvarious milestones, like Josephine’s“1,000” t-shirt. CurvesSmart alsoserves as a personal motivator becauseit tracks your personal progress, settingthe bar a little higher with each ses-sion. Joanne says, “This little key tag isgoing to push you – if it goes to or-ange, you’ve got to kick it up a notchuntil it turns green!” There are otherfun motivaters too. Every time you hityour maximum target for the day, youget to ring the bell, which gets every-one cheering you on.

If you are looking for a placewhere you can get into shape, makefriends with women who will supportand encourage you, benefit fromweekly coaching sessions, and havefun, then Curves is right for you.

If you are a member of the SilverSneakers program or Silver & Fit, yourinsurance pays your membership fee –ask Joanne for details.

Curves is located at 1334 SevenSprings Blvd. in New Port Richey.Hours: Mon., 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.and 3 – 7:30 p.m.; Tues. from 8a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 7:30 p.m.;Wed. from 6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3– 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. from 8 a.m. – 1p.m. and 3 – 7:30 p.m.; Fri. from6:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m.;and from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Sat.Please visit Curves.com for more in-formation or call (727) 834-8720.

Josephine shows off the Curves t-shirt that celebrates her 1,000th workout at Curves!


By Alexis Selby

There are certain people who weencounter who will forever make alasting impression in our lives; who in-spire us to be better and help shape usto become the people we are today.Baseball coach Larry Beets is one ofthose people. For over 36 years CoachBeets has served as a mentor, a coach,a teacher, and most importantly, afriend. He has taught the importanceof hard work and dedication andhelped his students and his players tosucceed in both the classroom and onthe field. Coach Beets says, “Baseballis not all about winning or losing; it isabout making a difference in people’slives. It is about the people you meetand the relationships you build andgetting the most out of your players,the other coaches and most impor-tantly – yourself.” I was fortunateenough to have been a student ofCoach Beets, and it is my honor towrite about the legacy of such an in-spirational mentor!

Coach Beets grew up playing ball,

and his coaching career began with alove of the game and a vision. He says,“I got into coaching because I wantedto be able to give athletes that sense ofcamaraderie that I experienced playingsports and convey to others what mycoaches gave to me.” After graduatingfrom Austin Peay State University inTennessee, he accepted a coaching po-sition at Gulf High School in 1974,thus beginning his career. After coach-ing for five years, including three atGulf High and two at Hudson, CoachBeets transferred to Ridgewood,where he remained as the head varsitycoach for the next 28 years. When hestarted at Ridgewood, it was merely ajunior high school, and together withother members of the staff helpedbuild the baseball stadium from theground up. Step-by-step and brick-by-brick Coach Beets helped lay the foun-dation for Ridgewood High School’sbaseball team and the future of theirathletic program. Coach Beets is mar-ried to Donna, his lovely wife of 40years who he met in college, who isalso a teacher, and together they havea beautiful daughter Bethany.

Much of Ridgewood’s baseballsuccess could be attributed to CoachBeets’ rigorous work ethic and strat-egy. “Repetition is the key to success,”says Coach Beets. “We never took aday off. If it rained we waited for therain to clear. I didn’t want my playersto get used to going home – they

might have liked it too much.” Andthe results speak volumes, with 565wins in his varsity career, including astate championship game appearancein 2002, where his team was ranked asthe best 4A public school in the state.

Coach Beets says, “I think it isimportant to teach at the school you

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Up until being let go last year as aresult of the Deferred Retirement Op-tion Program, Coach Beets had spentthe past 28 years as Head VarsityCoach at Ridgewood High School and

was the only coachRidgewood had everknown. He is currentlythe assistant coach atPasco Hernando Com-munity College and con-tinues with the samestrong work ethic andpassion for the game.

Over the past 33years as a head varsitycoach in Pasco County,Coach Beets has formedmany lasting relation-ships with other coaches

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I grew up going to the same bak-ery that my parents went to; for that’swhere their parents had been orderingbreads, pastries and cakes for specialoccasions for as long as they could re-member. With the freshest treats intown, no other bakery was an option,and over the years, going to the bak-ery became a tradition and a rite ofpassage. Plus, if you got to sit in thefront seat with Grampy on the way,then dessert was going to taste thatmuch sweeter. The spirit of SweetCaroline’s is the same as that old bak-ery – offering fresh baked breads, pas-tries, cupcakes, scones and cakes, allmade with love and baked fromscratch for all of your family’s specialoccasions.

Located at 3347 Tampa Road, in

the Shoppes at Cloverplace near theLake St. George intersection, SweetCaroline’s Bakery has been using theold standby of finding the way toeveryone’s hearts via their stomachssince they opened in 2009. Now, cus-tomers have another reason to licktheir lips and pat their tummies be-cause Sweet Caroline’s recently ex-panded their bakery to include a caféthat will offer unique sandwiches,quiches, homemade soups, gourmetcoffee and a place to sit, sip and enjoy.

The new addition will be formallyintroduced at their Sweet Caroline’sBakery Café Grand Opening on May22, and to celebrate, Sweet Caroline’swill be holding an exciting customerappreciation event that will give every-one a taste, along with live music,drawings and prizes.

Your Old-Fashioned,Family-Owned BakeryCafé

Owner Rich Cannicigrew up in New Jerseynot far from the kind ofbakery that my familyand I liked to go to. Richattended the US NavalAcademy, graduating in2002 and then served as a Marine In-fantry Officer until 2007, which in-cluded three combat tours in Iraq.After being based at MacDill Air ForceBase in Tampa, Rich and his wife, hisvery own Sweet Caroline, decided tostay in the area. After trying his handat a few other things, Rich decided tofollow his heart and Sweet Caroline’swas born.

Rich says, “We based our café onthe same principals that proved suc-cessful in our bakery – that of home-

made items made with the freshest andfinest natural ingredients, baked theold-fashioned way.”

Popular all year round, SweetCaroline’s bakes everything from spe-cialty holiday items like GermanChristmas Stollen, Buche de Noel andHot Cross Buns to traditional cakes,cheesecakes, and pies. Their pastriesare to-die-for, and just a peek intotheir bakery window will delight yoursweet tooth. Whether you’re a butter-scotch brownie connoisseur, or look-

Sweet Caroline’s Bakery & Café is Baked from Scratch & Served with Charm

Sweet Caroline’s pastry chefs: Mandy Akers, ownerRich Cannici & Melinda LaChapelle


ing for authentic German AppleStrudel, French Eclairs or ItalianCannolis, Sweet Caroline’s Bakeryhas something that will crack even thetoughest cookie you know (keep thisin mind when trying to decide whatto get your boss for his birthday).

Truly a family business, Rich’smom, Mary Cannici, has been in therestaurant business for 45 years, andshe is the one responsible for creatingtheir top-selling item. Is it one oftheir mouthwatering cakes? Is it ascone or decadent danish? Believe itor not, it’s Mary’s PennsylvaniaDutch chicken potpie turnover!

Rich says, “They are the biggestselling item in the entire store. We

make about 200 of them every otherday and sell them frozen, ready totake home and bake in your ownoven or to keep in your freezer for aquick meal. They sell as fast as we canmake them. No thawing, no prep.People go crazy over them. The suc-cess we’ve had with these potpies wasactually the main driver behind open-ing the cafe.” He adds, “In fact, she’sthe person responsible for all of thesavory items we’ll be offering in thecafe.”

Rich also has two pastry chefs,Mandy Akers and MelindaLaChapelle, who have such extensiveschooling and backgrounds in makingpastries that we don’t have room to

include the details! Suffice it to say,the quality and excellence of thebaked goods at Sweet Caroline’s farsurpasses what you would find any-where else.

The centerpiece of any party isthe cake, and Sweet Caroline’s spe-cializes in beautifully decorated cakes,whether you would like a traditionaltiered masterpiece for your upcomingnuptials, or want to create somethinglike the picture you found on Pinter-est, the decorators and pastry chefson staff can make the confection inyour imagination a reality. Sweet Car-oline’s is also competitively pricedand affordable, which often surprisespeople who feel that they can only af-ford a cake from a grocery store.

One local customer said, “Thecake was terrific and we got rave re-views from 17 family members. Ourcake had a cannoli cream center thateveryone loved. Rich really went outof his way to make it special. It washis idea to have me email a photo ofthe original wedding cake and theydecorated the anniversary cake thesame way. It made my mother-in-lawtear up.“

Sweet Caroline’s Offers Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free & Dairy-FreeTreats!

Rich says, “One of the thingsthat make us unique is that we offergluten-free, sugar-free and evendairy-free cakes, cookies and more forthose customers who have special di-etary needs.”

In fact, he has Jacquie MacDon-ald, who actually owns her own busi-ness called Jacquie’s Smart Foods.Jacquie’s food is baked entirely on thepremises and is incredibly popular foreveryone who has special dietaryneeds, or simply wants to have some-thing healthy and sweet. So, if youknow someone who loves sweets, butalways feels like they can’t have any,Sweet Caroline’s can create some-thing perfect just for them.

Customer Terese Castagan calledSweet Caroline’s, “The most wonder-ful bakery in the bay area.”

If you love to stop for a cup ofjoe, the brand new café will be offer-ing coffee and espresso drinks from alocal company named Kahwa, whichroasts their own coffee beans innearby St. Petersburg. If you comefor coffee, you might want to stay forlunch. The lunch menu, which willchange weekly, will include home-made soups, interesting sandwichesand a variety of quiches and savorytorts.

Rich says, “Our tavern ham withcheddar cheese is already popular, andfeatures sliced apples and mom’sapple butter on freshly baked Germanrye bread.” Another fan favorite istheir turkey BLT on a fresh buttercroissant, and the turkey withwhipped cream cheese and olive saladon a baguette is becoming a hit.

Whether you’re looking for acake for a special occasion, a greatplace to meet a friend for lunch, orwant to start a bakery tradition withyour own family, Sweet Caroline’sBakery Café is your friendly, old-fash-ioned, finger-licking destination. (Bythe way, Mother’s Day is at our door,and wouldn’t it be nice to have some-thing sweet specially made for theperson who gave you your first kisses?Hint! Hint!)

Sweet Caroline’s is located at3347 Tampa Road in Palm Har-bor. It is open Tues. – Sat., 9a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–4p.m. Come and get a taste ofeverything that the new BakeryCafé at Sweet Caroline’s has tooffer at their Open House, cus-tomer appreciation event onWednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Toplace an order or for more infor-mation, please call the bakery at(727) 781-1888, visit them onlineat www.SweetCarolinesBakery.comor “like” them on Facebook.

Everything at Sweet Caroline’s is made from scratch, the old-fashioned way - freom breads, eclairs, wedding cakes and other specialty cakes like the fun suitcasecake at right. And now, Sweet Caroline’s Bakery Cafe is a great place to have a delicously different lunch - try a sandwich on fresh-baked bread!


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Dr. Kerr is passionate about Reju-venation Medicine and strives to be atthe forefront of the scientific commu-nity in order to help the patients atNational Rejuvenation Centers (NRC)regain their passion for life. NRC, lo-cated on US 19 N in Palm Harbor be-hind Lee Roy Selmon’s restaurant, isnot an anti-aging clinic. Dr. Kerr ex-plains, “The term anti-aging reallydoesn’t make sense because people aregoing to age. What we offer is Rejuve-nation Medicine, which is a combina-tion of bio-identical hormonereplacement therapy, nutrition and ex-ercise that is different for every patientbecause every patient is different. Ourgoal is to bring our patients’ hormonelevels back to that of a healthy, athletic20-year-old so they have the energyand ability to do the things they wantto do. Not only that, we want to helpthem look better too.”

Hormone replacement therapy(HRT) has been around for years andhas had its share of controversy butDr. Kerr explains that advances in thisarea of medicine is literally changinglives. “Bio-identical HRT is a lot dif-ferent than traditional HRT,” says Dr.Kerr. “For one thing, you can’t justgive a patient one hormone and expectall of their hormone levels to be bal-anced and optimized. We go over eachpatient’s medical history in detail andkeep a close check on his or her bloodwork throughout his or her treatment.We do comprehensive blood workcomplete with hormone panels at theonset of care to devise a treatmentplan specific to the patient’s needs. Iwant all of my patients’ blood profilesto be perfect.” He explains that by bal-ancing hormones, the body is actuallyprotected. “Real progesterone makeswomen feel good, decreases PMS, in-creases sex drive and it’s anti-carcino-genic – it’s good stuff!”

Of course, anything that you takehas side effects, right? Dr. Kerr doessay that NRC patients have reportedside effects during treatment –body fatloss, better muscle tone, better sex life,energy, elevated mood, clearer think-ing and clarity, and an overall feelingof wellbeing and happiness.

Joining the Rejuvenation NationDr. Kerr has always been passion-

ate about hormone therapy, nutrition,and exercise. He received his under-graduate degree from the University of

South Florida and then earned hisD.C. degree from Logan University inSt. Louis, Missouri in 1998. Workingwith some of the leading minds in hor-mone therapy, exercise and nutritionfor over two decades, he really wantedto help people live their best lives, andwhen his own father began to growolder and lose his love for life, Dr. Kerrlooked into integrating rejuvenationmedicine into his own practice. He re-calls, “My mother called me one dayand said my dad was dying. He hadsuffered too many strokes and he wasfrail. I said, ‘Dad, you’ve got to trythis stuff.’” His father, who is almost80, was not interested in anything andwas going to bed at 4:30 in the after-noon. “Around the five-week mark[after starting bio-identical HRT] Istopped by after work to find my dadthrowing a football with a kid fromdown the street! Now, he feels sogood that we have to tell him to slowdown.”

After seeing the difference in hisown father, Dr. Kerr became dedicatedto helping others reclaim their lives,and really enjoy every moment, so hefounded the National RejuvenationCenters.

The main goal for the doctors atNational Rejuvenation Centers is toeducate their patients, and the public,on the new direction of hormone re-placement. Bio-Identical HormoneReplacement Therapy is different be-cause it is made up of supplementaldoses of hormones that have a chemi-cal structure identical to the hormonesthat the human body already creates,and it is becoming a very popular solu-tion to the stressful lives that so manypeople are leading. Many people areturning to Rejuvenation Medicine. Infact, according to her website, evenOprah is using it.

There was a time when this typeof treatment was only for the wealthy,but that isn’t the case at NRC. “Iwanted to make this affordable for theaverage person,” says Dr. Kerr. NRC’spatients are from all walks of life, fromcivil service employees to millionaires,men and women are finding renewedjoy for life and boundless energy withthe help of the doctors, trainers, andnutrition experts at NRC.

Patients See and Feel the DifferenceNRC Makes

Arman E., a certified personaltrainer in Trinity who is 49, says, “Ihave noticed much improved energylevels since starting my program [atNRC].”

Most patients notice that theysleep better. This was one of the firstthings that Dr. Kerr noticed in himself.He says, “When I started, one of thefirst things I noticed was better sleepwhich your body needs – it’s recover-ing while you sleep.”

Catherine A. is 46 and started theprogram just over a year ago. Sheshares, “I have noticed changes inmuscle tone, skin tone, and I sleep 8hours per night easily!” Cat loves thebenefits she has experienced and saysher sex drive and her energy level isgreat. She also appreciates the fact the

Dr. Kerr considers your entire medicalbackground and encourages patientsto talk to their other doctors abouteverything they are doing. “This pro-gram is highly recommended with thecaveat that you share all informationwith your General Practitioner andGYN (if you are a female). I am a firmbeliever that ALL doctors should beinvolved and engaged with what theirpatient is doing regarding supple-ments, meds and natural hormones. Itis also critical to understand that ahealthy lifestyle is important. Exercise,healthy eating habits and CHEATING

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Patients feel comfortable talking with Dr. Kerr about their health concernsand their expectations from treatment at National Rejuvenation Centers


personal training gains and overallhealth and wellbeing. I’ve been ableadd muscle detail without weight gainand through diet and exercise, havebeen able to eliminate some medica-tion.”

Tom D., 57, says, “I have beenseeing Dr. Kerr at the National Reju-venation Centers for over one year.Since starting the program I havemore energy. My metabolism has in-creased and I have lost 12 pounds inthe first 6 months. I am getting 8 to 9hours of sleep each night and wakingup refreshed and ready to tackle myday.”

NRC patient Donna, who will be53 this April, says, “A big thanks toDr. Kerr and staff for making a differ-ence in my life. After only six months,I no longer have problems sleeping,don’t experience night sweats,my thinking is clearer and sharper, mymemory improved and I have foundthat my immune system is strongerand my energy level has increased. I’vebeen told that I look better and thatmy mood is always good. I look for-ward to the months ahead knowingthat things will continue to improveboth inside and out! I’m a fan –thanks again Dr. Kerr!”

Start Your Own Journey to VitalityThe first step in becoming a pa-

tient is to meet with the doctors atNRC and have blood work taken tosee whether you are hormone deficientin any way. Not surprisingly, most peo-ple over 35 are hormone-deficient, be-cause hormones tend to drop outabout that time in both men andwomen.

NRC patients also receive a per-sonalized nutrition and exercise proto-col as part of their treatment plan, andmany patients not only feel better, butlose a good deal of body fat duringtheir treatment. One female patient

who came in seeking relief for severemenstrual cramps was pleasantly sur-prised when she started losing weight.Not only were her menstrual symp-toms resolved, but also after sheddinga burdensome 50 pounds, she looks asgreat as she feels.

“There are men and women whoare doing everything possible in thegym with no real results. That changeswith bio-identical HRT. Trainers referfrustrated clients to us all the time be-cause when your hormones are at theideal levels, when you work out it ac-tually works,” says Dr. Kerr.

NRC isn’t just an HRT clinic. Pa-tients are provided with an individual-ized training protocol and find thatthey achieve much better results anddon’t have to work out as much or asfrequently as they thought it wouldtake to look and feel the way they do.The doctors and staff at NRC are ded-icated to helping each client get the re-sults they desire, whether it meanschanging up an exercise routine, ad-justing hormone levels or making bet-ter choices for a healthier diet.

The team of doctors at NRC isdedicated to continuing their educa-tion in the fascinating study of rejuve-nation medicine, and is committed totreating each of their patients to thebest of their abilities. If you are look-ing for a way to feel better, look betterand have more energy, consider lettingthe doctors at National RejuvenationCenters be your confidante for health.They make it affordable and conven-ient for you and help patients regaintheir passion for life every day.

National Rejuvenation Centersis located at 34254 U.S. Hwy 19N. in Palm Harbor. Office hours areMon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.,and 9 a.m.–12 p.m. on Tues. Pleasecall 727-785-5652 or visit online atwww.nrcenters.com for more info.

Arman E., age 49

every now-and-again is a MUST for ahappy life!” Dr. Kerr agrees, “We edu-cate people on how to eat healthyevery day, but if you go to the Cheese-cake Factory, have a piece of cheese-cake!”

Cynthia and her husband SteveByrd, 48, love the way NRC hasworked for them. Cynthia says, “I justwanted to let you know how happyI’ve been since I made the decision toget started with your practice andbeing started on my hormone therapyprogram. It’s great to find someonelike you who is not only knowledge-able in the HRT field, but also very

thorough with patient screening, per-sonable, and caring with your clients.Your physician-monitored programhas worked wonders for me so far andit is exciting to know that I am still inthe beginning phase of my program. Iam in my mid-40s and after only a fewweeks, I noticed better muscle tone, aleaner physique, better sleep habitsand, most importantly, an overall bet-ter feeling of wellbeing and a zest forlife.”

Mike K., who is 65, says, “TheNRC protocol has enabled me to meetall of my goals relative to coping withmy aggressive work/travel schedule,

Catherine A., age 46 Steve B., age 48 Cynthia, mid 40s Mike K., age 65 Donna, age 52

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