east lake - vol. 8, issue 12, december 2015

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Happy Holidays..........................3Community Calendar............4-5Social Security..........................6Emma Meyers Earns Spot on

US Tap Dance Team..............8Tampa Premium Outlets...10-11Best of Philly Cheesesteak

House............................12-13Women’s Care at Medical Center

of Trinity..........................14-15TCBY in Trinity...................18-19ToyMakers Auction Success...20-21Sparkle Power.............................22-23

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By Julie Kanehl

Wendy Fit Yoga & Pilates and PersonalTraining has been safely helping people becomehealthy and fit since 2005. By creating a widerange of classes for people of all ages and with alllevels of ability, Wendy Fit has become a homebase for people who want to live fuller, healthierlives by incorporating yoga and Pilates into theirlifestyle. Located in the East Lake WoodlandsPlaza at 3438 East Lake Rd. in Suite 19, WendyFit is the perfect place to get energized, find bal-ance and to build a better you.

Wendy O’Lenic, owner of Wendy Fit, hasbeen helping people in the Tampa Bay Area

learn the art of yoga and Pilates since the 1980s.In fact, Wendy helped to bring both styles of fit-ness into many of the gyms in our area by offer-ing classes and introducing the benefits of bothto the masses. Not only that, Wendy has had herown television show called “Yoga for theHealthy Mind and Body” on the Bright HouseNetworks, on channel 999, since 2003.

Wendy has just announced that she will becreating a second yoga room at the studio! Thiswill be a welcome addition to her clients, andwill give Wendy Fit the opportunity to offermore classes at varying levels at the same time!

Wendy Fit, Training Your Mind &Your Body for More Than a Decade!

See “Wendy Fit” on page 30

By Julie Kanehl

There is nothing that createsquite so dramatic a change in a homethan a brand new floor. Not only doesit update your home’s aesthetic, but itcan impact the feel of your home aswell! Today’s flooring options aremiles above what they were years ago,making it easy for busy families tohave beautiful floors that are not onlystunning, but practical! The optionsare endless, from hard wood flooringto stain resistant carpeting, and fromdurable laminate to tile that looks likewood, but can be easily cleaned with amop! If you’re in the market for a newfloor, now is the time, and RCI Floor-ing is the place.

RCI Flooring is a full-serviceflooring store that can help you everystep of the way, from selection, tomeasuring and final installation. Offer-ing options to suit every style andbudget, RCI Flooring is committed toexcellence.

Visit their Stylish Showroom!You’re invited to come and see

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Celebrate the Season at the 2015 Holiday Lights in the GardensThe Florida Botanical Gardens’

Holiday Lights in the Gardens offersvisitors the perfect way to experiencethe magic of the holiday season withfamily and friends. The event will beheld from Friday, Nov. 27 throughThursday, Dec. 31, every eveningfrom 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thousandsof brilliant and colorful twinklinglights illuminating the paths, plantsand palms in the gardens, holiday-themed entertainment and bountifulgood cheer await visitors aroundevery bend of Pinellas County’s35-acre botanical treasure.

With more than 66,000 visitorslast year, the holiday event continuesto be a perennial favorite for residentsand visitors of the Tampa Bay area.The main draw of the event is themore than three quarters of a millionenvironmentally friendly LED andlaser lights that transform the gardensinto a holiday wonderland filled withfavorite seasonal and Florida-styledisplays.

Visitors will enjoy light displaysthat include alligators, dolphins,eagles, turtles, a parrot, herons, apelican, owls, flamingos and a swan,

along with animated butterflies,hummingbirds and an animated traindisplay lit with more than 1,250 LEDlights. In addition, visitors will alsobe delighted by a large collection ofdecorated flora including holidaytrees, flowers, roses, poinsettias andthe beautiful palms and tropical foliageof the gardens wrapped and draped inglowing light.

A wide variety of skilled volunteerentertainers will delight visitors withtheir talents, including ballet dancetroupes and musicians performingjazz, bluegrass and folk, along withlocal choral groups. Food is availablefor sale each night and the Foundationwill have a holiday gift cart in additionto the specialty items for sale at theBotanical Bounty gift shop.

New this year, a lighted six-and-a-half-foot tall snowman and his familywill add to the holiday theme. Visitswith Santa Claus will be held everynight through Dec. 23. During theevent, an up-to-date schedule ofnightly entertainment will be availableon the Florida Botanical Gardens’website at www.flbg.org, or visitorscan call the Holiday Lights hotline at

(727) 582-5800 for recorded infor-mation.

Florida Botanical Gardens Foun-dation volunteer board memberswork throughout the year to designand plan this Florida-style holidaywonderland, and hundreds of com-munity volunteers welcome guests atthe entrances, plan schedules and pro-vide other invaluable support. A dona-tion of $4 for adults is suggested, withchildren 12 and under entering free.

Other events scheduled duringthe Holiday Lights include the FloridaBotanical Gardens Foundation giftand plant sale on Sunday, Dec. 13from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parking is free. Visitors with lim-ited mobility can gain easy access tothe event by parking at the east en-trance of the gardens.

The Florida Botanical Gardens islocated at 12520 Ulmerton Road inLargo, with an alternate entrance at12211 Walsingham Road. The gar-dens remain open from 7 a.m. untildusk every day, with free admissionduring daylight hours.

For more information, visitwww.flbg.org or call (727) 582-2100.


Calendar & News BriefsEAST LAKE AREA

2015 Holiday Baseball Camp Heldby Dan Genna

Dec. 28–31, Mon.–Thurs., 9 AM–12 PM––The 2015 Holiday BaseballCamp will be held at the East Lake Lit-tle League Sports Complex. It is forages 7–13 (campers will be grouped byage and skill level).

Early Registration Special: Ifregistered before December 20th –$100; registration December 21st –28th – $120

Make check payable to DanGenna; mail check and registrationform to: Dan Genna, 669 Lora Lane,Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

Camp Highlights: Camp T-shirt;Individual Instruction, Drills & Skills,Team Fundamentals; Games; Speed &Agility Drills; High School and Col-lege-style workouts

Camp Notes: Campers shouldwear baseball pants, t-shirt and cleats.Bring water and a snack and don’t for-get the sunscreen!

Limited space! [email protected] for waiverand with any additional questions.

Holiday Baseball Camp By DanGenna Focusing on Hitting andBaserunning

Dec. 28-30, Mon. – Wed., 6–8PM––This camp for ages 14–18.Campers are grouped by age and skilllevel. Held at East Lake Little LeagueSports Complex.

Early Registration Special: Ifregistered before Dec. 20th, cost is$80. Registration from December21st – 28th: $100. Make checkpayable to Dan Genna. Mail checkand registration form to: 669 LoraLane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.

Camp Highlights: Focus will beon Hitting and Baserunning; Camp T-shirt; Drills and Skills; Individual In-struction; Fundamentals; HittingGames; Speed & Agilities; HighSchool & College Style Workouts

Camp Notes: Campers shouldwear baseball pants, t-shirt, cleats.Bring water & sneakers. Space limited;take advantage of the early registrationspecial! Dan Genna has 25 years’ expe-rience coaching little league and highschool baseball. For waiver and ques-tions, email [email protected].

Safford House Victorian Christmas– A Family Holiday Event!

Fri., Dec. 18, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. &Sat., Dec. 19, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

The Safford House is a historichome in Tarpon Springs. On October16, 1974, it was added to the U.S.National Register of Historic Places.The house is named for its originalowner, Anson P.K. Safford.

Experience a Merry Christmaswith the Safford Family and Friends!Tour the historic Safford House withthe Safford family and friends (actors indress and in character as key familymembers and friends) beautifully deco-rated for the holidays in grand Victo-rian style. Enjoy live musicalentertainment, refreshments and a fes-tive holiday gift shop. Take a photowith our Victorian Santa! Children willenjoy making crafts, singing carols andso much more! Start a new family tradi-tion with the Saffords!

Ticket Prices: $14 Adults, $12Members & Students, $6 Children (K-6th Grade). Order tickets at (727)942-5605 or online atwww.TarponArts.org

Trinity Marketplace 1st Saturday, Dec. – Mar, 10

AM–4 PM––Trinity Marketplace isback on December 5th! Small and

local businesses are gathering togetherfor the Trinity Marketplace to showcaseand sell their products. Trinity Market-place is held at the Trinity MeetingCenter, which is at the Trinity Com-mons Plaza. The address is 7813Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey.

Please stop by to see the greatofferings from local businesses, a fewFOOD TRUCKS and great holidayshopping!

“We had such a great response tohaving this marketplace last year, we arehaving this event on the first Saturdayof the month from December throughMarch.” Joanne Krapf, the owner ofthe Trinity Meeting Center explains,“It is a wonderful opportuity to sup-port local businesspeople, all in oneplace.”

This event is outdoors, free andopen to the public. For directions ormore information, please [email protected] orcall 727.375.9700.

Footprints on the Land HikeDec. 19, 9–10:30 AM––Certified

guides will lead a hike along the Educa-tion Center Trail at Brooker Creek Pre-serve, located at 3940 Keystone Rd. inTarpon Springs. Participants can learnof the many “footprints” that can befound during this .75-mile walk. Sturdy


closed-toe shoes are a must; water anda hat are recommended. Childrenunder the age of 16 must be accompa-nied by an adult, those younger than 6may find the hike challenging. The hikeis FREE; advance registration required:brookercreekpreserve.eventbrite.comto register.

Brooker Creek ActivitiesRegistration is required for

Brooker Creek events. Register online:brookercreekpreserve.eventbrite.com.Brooker Creek Preserve, (727) 453-6800; 3940 Keystone Road, TarponSprings. Night Hike at Brooker Creek

Dec. 19, 6–8 PM––Join the Friendsof Brooker Creek Preserve for a one-mile hiking experience along the EdCenter Trail. Experienced guides willlead participants through the evening.Space is limited to 20 people per hike.Free; advance registration required. A$3 per person donation is requested.

Seasons of Florida PhotographyHike

Dec. 26, 8:30–10:30 AM––Partici-pants will join photographers and natu-ralists Karl and Kathleen Nichter toexplore and photograph the naturalbeauty of Brooker Creek Preserve.Photography tips and techniques will

be discussed. In the event of rain, therewill be a classroom session.

Free; advance registration requiredonline atbrookercreekpreserve.eventbrite.com.Brooker Creek Preserve, (727) 453-6800; 3940 Keystone Road, TarponSprings.

“Our Wildest Place” Guided Hike Dec. 26, 9–10:30 AM––Brooker

Creek Preserve certified guides lead thehike along the Education Center Trail.Participants will learn why the preservehas been called “Our Wildest Place”during this .75-mile walk. Sturdyclosed-toe shoes are a must; water anda hat are recommended. All ages arewelcome, although children youngerthan age 6 may find the hike challeng-ing. Children younger than 16 must beaccompanied by an adult. Free; ad-vance registration required at brooker-creekpreserve.eventbrite.com.

Ring in the Christmas season withthe Suncoast Bronze Ringers

The Suncoast Bronze Ringers, acommunity handbell choir, will be pre-senting “A Christmas Tapestry” at twoupcoming concerts this December. Thefirst concert will be on Sun., Dec. 12 at7 p.m. at First United MethodistChurch of Tarpon Springs (501 E. Tar-

pon Ave, Tarpon Springs). The secondconcert will be offered on Sun., Dec. 13at 7 p.m. at Trinity PresbyterianChurch of Seven Springs (8928 Cy-press Lakes Blvd, New Port Richey).Both concerts will feature familiarChristmas classics as well as some mod-ern favorites. The cost of admission willbe a suggested donation of $5.

The Suncoast Bronze Ringershandbell choir was formed in June2012 to offer opportunity for advancedhandbell ringers in the Tampa Bay areato play repertoire that promotes the artof handbell ringing. At this time, Sun-coast Bronze has 15 ringers who come

from Hudson, New Port Richey, PalmHarbor, and Clearwater. The group isunder the direction of Pat Deighton.

The Suncoast Bronze Ringers playon five 1/2 octaves of Malmark andSchulmerich handbells, and a full 6 oc-taves of Malmark Choirchimes®, witha total of 136 pieces that make up thisunique instrument. Bells range in sizefrom a mere 7 oz. to just over 15 lbs.

For information, please call PatDeighton at 727-845-7050 or AnnaStubbendick at 727-277-1840, oremail [email protected].

See “Calendar & Events” on pg. 26


By Daryl Rosenthal,Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

With today’s technology, you maynever have to go to an office or evenmake a phone call to do your businesswith Social Security. Current workersand people who receive benefits canjoin the millions who already interactwith the agency by computer or tabletby opening a free My Social Securityaccount. It’s easy, safe, and, most ofall, secure. You’ll only need a few min-utes at www.socialsecurity.gov/myac-count to sign up.

You are never too young to startthinking about your financial future.My Social Security account is veryvaluable for younger people whodon’t receive benefits yet. Youngworkers can use the best free retire-ment and financial planning tool avail-able. Once you open a My SocialSecurity account, you can have accessto and — at the same time — down-load your Social Security Statement.With your Statement you can review

• Estimates of your potential fu-ture retirement and disability benefits;

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Emma Meyers Earns a Coveted Spot on the United States Tap Dance Team!

Congratulations to 15-year-oldEmma Meyers, who will be represent-ing the United States and Florida as amember of the United States TapDance Team. Emma, a tenth grade stu-dent at J.W. Mitchell High School, au-ditioned for the team and was the onlytapper from Florida to make the 2015USA Tap Dance Team. Emma willtravel with the team to Riesa, Germanyto compete at the World Tap Champi-onships this December. The teamboasts dancers from a dozen differentstates. The dancers will represent theUnited States at the competition,which also is known as the “Olympicsof Tap Dance.” The InternationalDance Organization (IDO) sponsorsthe event.

The dancers have been traveling toBoston for rehearsals on the weekends.They have rehearsal for six hours onboth Saturdays and Sunday before trav-eling back to their respective homestates. The team will be competingwith 17 different dances within threeseparate age categories. They will beperforming solos, duos, trios, small

groups and formations allchoreographed by NancyChippendale and herdaughters, Karen, Kelliand Kristina Carberry.

Upon arriving inGermany, the dancers andtheir families will have twodays to sightsee before thecompetition begins andwill have a chance to tourDresden, Leipzig andMeissen.

Emma attends J.W.Mitchell High School fortwo periods a day formath and science and thentakes her other four classes online atFlorida Virtual School. This allows herthe flexibility to fly out to Boston onFriday afternoons for rehearsals. Shehas studied all genres of dance since theage of three, but is very passionateabout tap dancing, and is proud to be afourth generation tap dancer. Emma iscurrently taking dance classes at DanceExtreme Academy in Trinity, which sheconsiders her “home studio,” as well as

at Tampa Bay Taps in Safety Harbor(where she is also in the Rhythm andSole Tap Ensemble) and Dance Evolu-tions in Tarpon Springs.

Emma’s mother, Gina, says, “Shehas been very lucky to have an extraor-dinary tap teacher, Cathy Scavelli, sinceshe was five years old. She has taughther over the years at all three studiosEmma currently takes classes at.”

Emma will be competing at

Worlds Competition in Germany at thejunior level in a large formation, a smallgroup and a trio. You can cheer EmmaMeyers on by tuning into the event viaLIVE STREAM (www.ido-dance.com). The competition beginson Tuesday, December 1st and contin-ues through Saturday, December 5th.

Emma Meyers (right) and her team (above) willrepresent the United States at the World TapChampionships in Germany this December.


By Julie Kanehl

Tampa Premium Outlets is thelong-awaited outlet mall that has Lutzand Wesley Chapel at the center of alot of attention! Located at 2300Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, just offof S.R. 56 and west of I-75, its loca-tion is convenient to all of Tampa Bay.Tampa Premium Outlets opened itsdoors on October 29th at 10 a.m. toexcited crowds, impressive lines and ofcourse, a lot of great deals.

Owned by The Simon PropertyGroup, which owns retail properties in37 states and Puerto Rico, Tampa Pre-mium Outlets has a lot of experiencedesigning crowd-pleasing retail centerslike this one. Their Grand Openingevent included music, fireworks, andthe opening of 103 stores, includingpopular brands like Coach, Nike Fac-tory, Vera Bradley, Calvin Klein, PoloRalph Lauren, and Michael Kors. An-chored by Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th,Tampa Premium Outlets is a 441,000-sq.-ft. retail center that has more than

20 shoe stores, alone. Add in somefun dining options like Johnny Rock-ets (which will actually be opening onNovember 12th), a playground areafor the kiddos, and savings that youjust won’t find at other malls, and it’sno surprise that people are flocking tothe new shopping center in droves!

Grand Opening Success!The main courtyard at Tampa

Premium Outlets was abuzz through-out the day with live entertainment,contests and giveaways, and even stiltwalkers made the rounds as manyguests lined up at their favorite stores,eager to be one of the first ones in thedoor. Many of the stores offered giftsto the first 100 people inside, likeHelzberg Diamonds, who offered afree pearl bracelet and extra savings totheir first customers. There was a lotof excitement for kids of all ages at theDisney Outlet Store, as they gave awayspecial edition Mickey ears to theirfirst paying customers while supplieslasted. While many retailers used

coupons, giveaways and outlet exclu-sives to garner excitement, some storesjust needed to be there – like theCoach store, which had a line snakinghalfway down the corridor before the

mall even opened.Some of these stores are simply

beautiful from a retail standpoint. Im-maculately merchandised, every storedisplays its brand with pride: Stores

Let the Savings Begin!The Tampa Premium Outlets in Lutz is Now Open!


like Swarovski simply sparkled,Kitchen Collection has you wanting tobecome a chef, and did I mention thatthere’s a Lindt Chocolate and an Aun-tie Anne’s?

All the excitement and crowdsaside, the employees of Tampa Pre-mium Outlet and of the individualoutlet stores were simply fantastic.Everyone was super-informative, help-ful and while the mall was busy, it was

a pleasurable place to shop!I spoke to one local shopper who

came to the Grand Opening with hermom and her two young children, shesaid, “I’ve gotten some great deals! I’mreally happy we came. The lines to payare long, but worth it.” She also said,“I really like that there are lots of areasto sit and rest between shopping!”

Simon Properties did a great jobof designing the shopping center to

have plenty of seat-ing, so that whilethere are more than ahundred great shopsto see, it doesn’t haveto feel like amarathon.

Become a TampaPremium OutletsVIP!

The best news isthat, while the open-ing weekend hascome and gone, thesavings will continue!It’s been printed thatthe savings at aSimon outlet malllike this one can beup to 65% or more

than what you’d find at a regularstore, which is great! But there’s a wayto save even more. Become a VIP!

As a Tampa Premium OutletsVIP, you have the opportunity to earnextra savings that aren’t made public!It’s totally free, and it’s easy to sign upon their website! One you sign up,you simply print your voucher andtake it to guest relations to pick upyour VIP Coupon Book, and let me

tell you, you’ll feel like a VIP, becausethese savings can be combined withthe savings and discounts in the stores.Some examples include 10% off yourentire purchase at Sketchers, $25 offyour purchase of $100 or more atVera Bradley and $15 off your pur-chase of $30 or more at Yankee Can-dle. This is just a fraction of thediscounts! These savings last through-out the season, so get online, get yourvoucher and start racking up thosesavings!

Tampa Premium Outlets is theperfect place to save money whileshopping, and it’s also bringing a lotof jobs to the area as many of the re-tailers are still hiring! Whether you arein the market for a new pair of shoes,looking for a great place to spend theday with the family, or you are lookingfor a new job in retail, head on downto Tampa Premium Outlets!

Tampa Premium Outlets is lo-cated at 2300 Grand Cypress Drivein Lutz and are open Mon. – Sat.,10 a.m.–9 p.m. and 10 a.m.–7 p.m.on Sun. To reach the shopping line,call 813-938-6272, or find moreinformation online at www.Premiu-mOutlets.com/outlet/Tampa.


Best of Philly Cheesesteak House + Fall Specials = TOUCHDOWN!

By Katie Thomas

It’s the time of year for coolerweather, getting ready for the holidaysand of course, football! Located at theWoodgate Plaza on Seven SpringsBoulevard in New Port Richey, Best ofPhilly Cheesesteak House boasts thebest Philly cheesesteak sandwicharound! Philly lovers from Philly lovethis place! Best of Philly CheesesteakHouse scores with everyone, from thesingle hungry guy or gal, to a hugegroup of family and friends, and thecrowd gathered for game night. Andthe best part - they deliver!

The Best of Philly CheesesteakHouse is a sandwich lovers’ dreamwith perfectly sizzled cheesesteaksdrizzled with gooey melted cheese,and 6-inch or 12-inch sub specials thatmake your mouth water. They alsoknow how to do wings and fries! Thehot crispy wings are a delicious addi-tion to any order and the hand-cutfries are so yummy!

Fall, Football & Specials! Now through the end of football

season, Best of Philly CheesesteakHouse has two unbeatable, cash-onlyspecials that are perfect for any day,and will definitely score a touchdownfor you with your home team on gamedays. Watching your favorite teamsbattle it out will be even better with afuel-for-the-game feast from Best ofPhilly Cheesesteak House and the cur-rent specials are a win-win for tasteand affordability!

The Family Special – cash cus-tomers only – includes four 6-inchcheesesteaks (with or without onions),two large fry orders and a two-litersoda for just $20.

The Hoagie Special – cash cus-tomers only – includes two 6-inchItalian hoagies, two bags of chips andtwo regular drinks for $10.99.

There are a lot of reasons tochoose Best of Philly CheesesteakHouse in New Port Richey – the greatspecials, the great food, the conven-ience of pick-up or delivery when

you’re rushing around – but the bestreason to eat at Best of Philly is that itis delicious!

Traditional CheesesteaksJust Like Philly!

Best of Philly Cheesesteak Housegives you the best in service, taste, fla-vor and portion size. Whether youwant a traditional Philly, served like

true Philadelphians eat them, or youwant it made your own peculiar way -the quality is never lacking.

Owners Mike and Debbie Natolitruly enjoy providing great food andservice to their neighbors. Mike takeshis cooking skills seriously, bringingoriginal flavor and flair to his restau-rant. He cooks what he loves and hasvisited the best-of-the-best cheesesteak


eateries in Philly many times to com-pare his to theirs, making sure his cus-tomers are getting authentic Phillytaste. “The biggest compliment of allis when people get off the plane fromPhiladelphia and come straight herefor our food,” says Mike.

One customer, who calls himselfPhilly Joe says, “I’ve lived in Floridafor 25 years and have tried a lot of so-called Philly cheesesteaks. This is by farthe best I’ve had. The rolls are fromPhilly, the meat is from Philly. Theymake them big as well. What you getat Best of Philly would be considereddouble meat anywhere in Philly. I’mtelling you they are packed. The bestreferral I can give you is that I have afriend that visits from Philly and hebrings these cheesesteaks back homewith him!!! How’s that for a testimo-nial? I’ve referred many people thereand none have been disappointed.Take it from me, I was born and raisedin Philly.”

The perfect Philly cheesesteakstarts with a soft, delicious roll and asany cheesesteak lover knows, the roll is

as important as the filling. The originalPhilly cheesesteak, as served in Philly,is either with or without onions. I likemine with mushrooms, peppers andonions. Mike says this is the Florida-style cheesesteak, so I guess it makessense that it’s this Florida girl’s fa-vorite! You can choose from threekinds of cheese. Mike says most cus-tomers prefer white American, butprovolone is available and even CheeseWhiz for those South Philadelphians!

Hoagies, Wings & Hand-Cut Fries,OH MY!

“People love our cheesesteaks somuch that they rarely try anythingelse, but we have so many deliciouschoices on our menu,” says Mike. “Ialways try to encourage our regularsto try something new, but that is ahard battle to win once they havetasted our Philly!”

In addition to the best Phillycheesesteaks around, Best of PhillyCheesesteak House has something elseyou’ll love too like the cold hoagiesand hot sandwiches, bone-in wings,

boneless wings, burgers and a varietyof appetizers.

One of my favorite treats at Bestof Philly Cheesesteak House has to bewhat I call the “gone-in-a-minute”hand-cut fries. They are a perfect sidefor any club sandwich or burger, orjust on their own with a side of gravyor hot cheese. Yes, gravy for yourFrench fries is the ultimate comfortfood! Pair those fries with any one ofthe delicious burgers, hot sandwiches,cold subs or even a variety of appetiz-ers and you’ve got yourself the perfectmeal! Mike says, “You really can’t beatour burgers either. They are cut inhalf, stuffed in a soft amoroso roll andpiled high with your favorite top-pings!”

You can order anything on themenu for pick up or delivery (withinthe delivery area), and everyone in thefamily will love the food. Best of Phillyhas expanded their kids’ menu to in-clude a 4-inch Philly, chicken fingers,grilled cheese, cheeseburger, hot dogand the all-time favorite mac’n’cheesebites. All kids’ meals come with kids’

fries or chips and oreo cookies! Whether you want a mouthwater-

ing Philly cheesesteak, hot wings,gravy covered hand-cut fries or a deli-cious sub like the chicken Parmesansub, Best of Philly Cheesesteak Houseis your place to order, and if youhaven’t tried it yet, you can’t beat thecurrent cash-only specials.

Best of Philly CheesesteakHouse is located at the WoodgatePlaza, at 2321 Seven Springs Blvd.in New Port Richey. Hours are:4:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Sun. & Tues.and from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.on Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Sat.;closed on Mon. Specials are cashonly and there is a $1 charge fordelivery service. For pickup ordeliver, call (727) 376-3828.

For more information or toview the menu online, log on tobestofphillycheesesteakhouse.webs.com or “Like” them onfacebook.com/bopsevensprings


Women’s Care at MedicalCenter of Trinity is focused on trulyunderstanding a woman’s healthcareneeds, as well as our “girly” physicaland mental comfort. This state-of-the-art medical center offers ad-vanced medical technology, a stellarlist of obstetricians and gynecolo-gists, and is staffed with people whowork together to exceed every expec-tation patients have. Every room inthe hospital is private, which is acomfort to patients and their families

in every wing of the hospital, but theprivate rooms in the women’s carewing tell their own unique stories.

In the Obstetrics and Women’sHealth wings at Medical Center ofTrinity, there are joyous occasions.Women have remarkable bodies,capable of unbelievable transforma-tions, the ability to sustain and growlife; yet, along with a unique set ofblessings, women have health issuesthat make us feel vulnerable at times.From girlhood to womanhood, we

share stories. We bond over conversa-tions about meeting “Aunt Flow”for the first time. We share childbirthstories. We talk about cancer scaresand treatments, pelvic prolapse anda host of health issues unique to thefemale form. And we talk aboutwhere to get the best care. In itsfourth year, Medical Center of Trin-ity is striving to offer women every-thing they need and to be thehospital that girlfriends recommendto one another. Providing educa-

tional seminars on women’s issuesand hosting support groups for allkinds of medical problems as well astraining for families bringing home anew baby, Medical Center of Trinityis much more than just a hospital.

In early January, Medical Centerof Trinity will open its brand newLevel II NICU in Pasco County. In aNeonatologist partnership agreementwith All Children’s Hospital, whichis affiliated with Johns HopkinsMedical Institute, Medical Center

Bringing Patients the Best Doctors, Medical Center of TrinityProvides Excellence in Every Aspect of Women’s Care

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of Trinity has established neonatalcare that parents can trust. The LevelII NICU can provide care for anysick or preterm baby born at 32weeks gestation or after.

Knowing the importance ofbonding you’re your baby, MedicalCenter of Trinity’s NICU hasrecliners to promote bonding andskin-to-skin contact and encouragesparents to spend quality time withtheir babies, which is a very beneficialpart of the infants’ healing andgrowing.

Medical Center of Trinity strives

to provide exceptional women’s caremeeting the healthcare needs ofwomen at every age and supportingthe physicians who have dedicatedtheir careers to improving the livesand health of their female patients.

Medical Center of Trinity islocated at 9330 State Road 54 inTrinity.

For more information, log onto www.MedicalCenterTrinity.comor call 727-834-4000.


By Dara Tucker

Jay and Patty Silar opened the firstTCBY Self-Serve on the West Coast ofFlorida in Trinity and it has remained afavorite spot for cool treats for overfour years since it first opened! Theamazing taste makes it hard to believethe frozen yogurt is 96, 98 or 100 per-cent fat free. With the holidays here,there is no better time than now toswing by and get a delicious frozen yo-gurt for yourself, or one of TCBY’snew milkshakes! And if you want tomake someone really happy, put aTCBY gift card in his or her stocking!Even better, if you purchase $25 in giftcards during the months of Novemberand December you receive an addi-tional $5 gift card free.

TCBY, also known as “The Coun-try’s Best Yogurt,” originally opened in1981, and is the oldest frozen yogurtcompany in the United States. Thecompany has high health and qualitystandards that appeal to Patti Silar whois a retired RN. Patti says, “TCBYtakes pains to purchase products thatare high quality. Fruit is sanitized to

meet TCBY requirements, and wedon’t use frozen fruit because it turnsto mush on your yogurt. Our fruit arein their own juices instead of syrup.”

Jay Silar adds, “Our yogurts arekosher and Halal certified. We want tomeet our customers’ needs.”

TCBY’s yogurt is delicious,smooth and creamy. The possibilitiesof flavor combinations and toppingsseem endless, but you many not haveknown it has great nutritional value,too. TCBY has super frozen yogurts(Super Fro-Yo), which is a new classifi-cation of frozen yogurt that sets a highstandard for nutrition within the frozenyogurt industry. To qualify as a SuperFro-Yo, TCBY’s frozen yogurts meetor exceed (based on a 4 oz., 1/2 cupserving) having at least 3 grams offiber, 7 types of live and active cultures,4 grams of protein, and 20% daily valueof vitamin D and calcium. The fiberand probiotics in TCBY yogurt helpyou feel satisfied and aid your body indigestion, boosting your generalhealth. Vitamin D and calcium are alsoessential for bone and muscle health.The protein in TCBY yogurt containsamino acids that help proper muscle

maintenance. Eating healthy has nevertasted so good!

Summer Martin truly values hav-ing healthy dessert options. She says,“We love the Trinity TCBY. Ourdaughter has insulin resistance and it ishard to find a low sugar option fordessert. TCBY always carries a no

sugar added flavor and would let usknow when it arrived. The staff atTCBY is so friendly and treated us liketheir extended family. When it cametime for my daughter’s birthday shecouldn’t imagine having it anywhereelse than at TCBY and several of thestaff were there to wish her a Happy

TCBY Brings You the Country’s Best Yogurt!


Birthday. When we found out that wewere moving to a different town, thestaff got together to say goodbye andeven gave us a going away card! Theyalways went above-and-beyond to offergreat customer service. We love ourTrinity TCBY!”

Trinity’s TCBY is bright and fun,with a textured wall that changes col-ors. Between the music, bright colors,and cheerful staff, Patti, Jay and Jenifer

have created an atmospherethat’s perfect for enjoying atreat. If you’re unsure which ofthe ten flavors you should try,don’t worry! An employee ishappy to give you a sample.You don’t need to decide onjust one flavor either. You canfill your 16 or 25 oz. cup withas little or as much as the cupcan hold. Bananas are availableto turn your frozen yogurt intoa banana split. If you don’t likeyour flavors mixing, cup di-viders can be used to separatethem.

The ten available flavorsrotate or change periodically,but there is always a no-sugar-added option and a non-milkbased option. For example,Silk™ coconut milk and Silk™chocolate almond milk are the

current non-dairy options available. Inthe upcoming months additionalfrozen yogurt flavors TCBY will be car-rying include English toffee, blueberry,chocolate chip mint and apricot. Afteryou dispense your frozen yogurt, headover to the topping bar, which has over45 different toppings to choose from,including fresh fruit and crushedReese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There are

plenty of kids’ favorites such as gum-mies and candy chocolate rocks. Youcan top it off with hot chocolate fudgeor warm walnuts in a caramel sauce.It’s possible to come to TCBY everyday of the month, and never put to-gether a repeat combination of yogurtand toppings!

Jay, Patti, and Jenifer are involvedin several community projects andfundraisers including Taste of Trinityand Long Leaf Fall Festival. As activemembers of our community, you’llspot the TCBY “car” around town,and at places such as the New PortRichey and Tarpon Springs ChristmasParades. Jenifer also works with localnon-for-profit groups for spirit nights.For a set number of hours, a portion ofthe proceeds made on a designatednight goes back to the school orchurch as a fundraiser. It’s fun and de-licious way to earn money for yournon-for-profit group.

TCBY provides the Trinity areawith a scrumptious and healthy yogurtshop that is perfect for taking the kidsfor a treat, birthday celebration, datenight, or to take a pint from theirfreezer home to enjoy. When you gomake sure to ask for a loyalty rewardcard that gives you 1 point for everydollar you spend, and after 30 points

you earn a $3 coupon. If you’re look-ing for gift that’s sure to be loved, pur-chase a TCBY gift card for any amount.

TCBY of Trinity is located at3140 Little Road in the MitchellRanch Plaza. They are open Mon. –Thurs., 12–9 p.m. and 12–10 p.m.on Fri. and Sat. Call (727) 375-1177 for more information aboutspirit nights, and check out TCBYof Trinity’s Facebook page orwebsite www.tcbytrinity.com forupcoming events and flavors.


By Julie Kanehl

The ToyMakers of East Lake aregroup of jolly elves of all ages thatwork together year round in theirtoyshop. Why? For the same reasonthat Santa’s elves do their work; thehappy smile of a child. Of course, theToyMakers of East Lake focus on chil-dren who may need a smile more thanthe average bear. They make and do-nate their handmade wooden toys tohospitals, fire stations and clinics allover Tampa Bay.

Current President and Head Toy-Maker, Bob Helms, said, “This yearToymakers of East Lake will serve over12,000 children with hand-madewooden toys and contribute over15,000 volunteer hours.”

As a completely non-profit organ-ization, the ToyMakers of East Lakehold an annual Open House andSilent Auction to raise money for theirtoyshop, and as always, it’s a greatopportunity for people to learn how

they can become a ToyMaker too!Held on November 7th, this year’sevent was a complete success!

Neighborhood News & Lifestyleswas at the event, and is happy to reportthat there was quite a crowd! Held atEast Lake United Methodist Church,located at 2801 East Lake Rd. S, inPalm Harbor, the community showedup to support our local ToyMakers, bid

on some amazing items andfor an opportunity to tour theToyMakers workshop, which is usuallyonly open to the VIP volunteers and byappointment.

The ToyMakers met their guests atthe entrance to welcome them and thelittle ones were allowed to choose a carof their own, made by the Toymakersthemselves! Then it was off to the

races, where some of the littlest oneswanted to camp out for the rest of theday, racing their car down the woodentrack!

Inside, there was a beautiful buf-fet, and an incredible selection of do-nated items that were up for silentauction. Some of the most popularitems were tickets to popular Florida

The ToyMakers of East Lake’s Open Houseand Silent Auction was a Success!

ToyMakers of East Lake has wonderful volunteers who love whatthey do, contributing a combined 15,000 volunteer hours this year!

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles’ Julie Kanehl(with her daughter) came away with a winning

bid for a Lazy Maguro gift certificate


theme parks and attractions, gift certifi-cates to some of the area’s most popu-lar restaurants, handmade items, andartwork made by ToyMakers and thefriends of the ToyMakers of East Lake.There were hundreds of items in thesilent auction, and there was quite a bitof excitement in the room!

As the morning progressed, theauction sheets filled up quickly-andthere was quite a bit of suspense at theclose of the auction! At the end of theday, the community came out to sup-port an amazing organization and todo a little holiday shopping at the sametime. More than that, people met someincredible volunteers who put theirhearts into this charity. Best of all, therewere new volunteers signing up to jointhem.

Bob Helms, said “It was quite asuccess! We had a 43 percent increaseover last year.”

It was thanks to the donations andcontributions of so many local busi-nesses and supporters that made thisevent the success that it was. Manylocal restaurants donated gift certifi-cates, while large organizations andcompanies donated products, tickets,

experiences and more.Janet Helms, Vice President of

ToyMakers of East Lake, said, “I verymuch appreciate the generosity andkindness of all the people who partici-pated this year!”

It’s not just Neighborhood News &Lifestyles that is in love with this greatorganization, in fact all of Tampa Bayhas been getting excited about thegreat things that this organization doesfor little ones.

Bob said, “We made the localnews three times in the month of Oc-tober which greatly increased the num-ber of people familiar with our charity.ABC Action News subsequently ran a90-second feature on our current activ-ities on November 5th and 6th featur-ing our WWII Veteran, Thad Pollard,and some of the children we served re-cently at Tampa General Hospital. Lastweek we were contacted by Fox Newsin NYC and asked if we can fly to NewYork to appear on their morning show,Fox & Friends in a four-minute live seg-ment. It’s very exciting for us!”

If you would like to be a part of awonderful organization that makeswooden, handmade toys year round forchildren in the hospital, please sign upas a volunteer for the Toymakers ofEast Lake! You don’t have to have anyexperience with woodworking, asthey’ll teach you what you need toknow. You may find that you makemore than a toy in that workshop – youmay find that you make some of thebest friends you’ve ever had.

The ToyMakers of East Lakehave a workshop is located at 2690Tanglewood Trail in Palm Harbor,FL 34685, behind the East LakeUnited Methodist Church. If youwould like to donate, sponsor orvolunteer, visit the website,www.toymakersofeastlake.orgor you may email them [email protected].


After multiple stays in the hospi-tal, a local 15-year-old girl has usedher experience to recognize a need ofothers. While at the hospital, CaitlinShannon found herself dreading longdays in the hospital awaiting tests andprocedures and thought that manyother children in her position, orworse, may experience the same feel-ing. When thinking about her experi-ence, Caitlin, the oldest of foursiblings, says, “When I was 13, I wasin and out of the hospital and surgerycenters for two years. It gave me anamazing outlook.”

Caitlin has put her thoughts intoaction. While most 15-year-old girlsare busy trying to take the perfectselfie, Caitlin is helping others. Withthe support of her family, Caitlin hascreated a charity called Sparkle Power.The name is significant because“sparkle” represents goodies thatbrighten a patient’s day and “power”represents the power of a positive

attitude to help apatient recoverfaster. ThroughSparkle Power,Caitlin brings joy tochildren that findthemselves hospital-ized for extendedperiods of time bybringing them ‘carepackages’, that shesimply calls SparklePower Boxes. ASparkle Power Boxconsists of items tobanish hospitalroom boredom andincludes things like coloring books,crayons and even socks for cold hospi-tal rooms. Her inspiration for theboxes came from little things shereceived while in the hospital. Sherecalls, “When I would get a smallgift, like Chapstick, a personal comfortitem, or something small like we have

in the Sparkle Power goodie bags, itreally brightens your day.”

Caitlin’s mom, Brooke Shannon,is in awe of her daughter’s level of phi-lanthropy. When asked about Caitlin’sinspiration to create Sparkle Power,Brooke said, “It really touched herheart when she saw other children

alone, bored or really not having any-thing to get them through the dayand she had her siblings and my hus-band and I to visit and bring littlegoodies, but she noticed that some ofthe other children in the hospitalwould be lonely and sad. She thoughtmaybe, once I’m feeling better, she

LOCAL 15 YEAR OLD STARTS A NON-PROFIT AND JOINS FORCES WITHCORPORATE CONFERENCE COMPANY TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

Sparkle Power and IQPC Exchange team up to benefit Ronald McDonald House

Caitlin Shannon (left) is a remarkable teenager whostarted the Sparkle Power charity to boost the spirits of

children who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals


could do something to help brightenthese kids’ days and maybe that wouldhelp them recover a little faster.That’s what prompted her to come upwith her charity. Now that she’s feel-ing better, she wants to give back toher community.”

One look at this amazing younglady’s charity Instagram account,@sparklepoweroffical, and even thecoldest heart will begin to melt. View-ers are met with the smiling faces ofchildren that Caitlin has helped andthe stories of hope and courage thateach child possesses. It is clear to seethat Caitlin has a huge heart and caresdeeply for each and every child shehelps. Since security protocols at somehospitals make it difficult to deliver thepackages directly to patients, RonaldMcDonald House charities seemedlike the perfect way to get the carepackages in the hands of the families.Ronald McDonald House provides nocost housing to families with childrenthat are long term or frequent patientsat nearby hospitals.

Moved by Caitlin’s dedication tohelping others, a corporate conferencecompany called IQPC Exchange tooknotice of Sparkle Power. While its par-ent company, IQPC, is a worldwide

business, IQPC Exchange itself onlyhas two offices in the United States,including New York and one here inTampa. The company plans and hostsmultiple nationwide conferences forexecutives and thought leaders fromFortune 1000 companies.

IQPC Exchange has now joinedforces with Sparkle Power to help chil-dren and their families with extendedhospital stays. To take it a step further,IQPC Exchange has expanded thecare packages to include items for notonly the patients, but for the familiesas well. Items include non-perishablefood items, toys for siblings, toiletriesand more. IQPC Exchange has placedJessica Yeshaiek in a lead position ofthe efforts and she could not be morethrilled. Jessica’s college sorority washeavily involved with RMH and she’secstatic to be involved with such an in-credible mix of caring organizations.IQPC Exchange has also begun bring-ing the items to the conferences andgetting the attending executives on-board with participating in creatingthe packages to give to the families.One of the attendees tweeted a photoof the packages and said how muchhe loved being a part of the ‘socialresponsibility’.

On IQPC Exchange’s involve-ment Yeshaiek said, “It is really heart-warming for us to have a chance togive back to the Tampa Bay commu-nity. We are proud to be part of an ini-tiative to support Sparkle Power andRonald McDonald House by assem-bling the Sparkle Power goodie bagsat IQPC events around the country,then delivering them to The RonaldMcDonald House to give to deservingfamilies.”

With IQPC Exchange’s help,Caitlin and Sparkle Power are able toreach more families in need. Sparkle

Power is incorporated and has filed itsapplication to be recognized as a501(c)(3) non-profit company. If youare interested in interviewing Caitlinor IQPC Exchange, please join uswhen we deliver the next set of carepackages to RMH. The drop off isscheduled to occur on Friday, October9th.

If you would like more infor-mation on Sparkle Power, IQPCExchange or ways to get involvedplease contact Kristen Schipfer viaphone: 813-658-2584 or email:[email protected].

Animal Services Adoptions “Homefor the Holidays – Santa Special”

Dec. 21–24––Citizens can join thePinellas County Animal Services“Home for the Holidays – Santa Spe-cial” week. This will be a “Name YourPrice Special” where the adoptive fam-ily is able to set the adoption fee fortheir new family member. After theadoption, special arrangements may bemade for one of Santa’s Helpers to de-liver the new family member. For fur-ther information, please contact AnimalServices at 727-582-2600, option 8.www.pinellascounty.org/animalser-vices. Animal Services, 12450 Ulmer-ton Road, Largo.

East Lake Community LibraryLocated at 4125 East Lake Road

in Palm Harbor, call the library at 727-773-2665 or log on toeastlakelibrary.org for more informa-tion.

Palm Harbor GardenClub––Mon., Dec. 14, 9:30 AM–12PM––Would you like to learn whatplants thrive in Florida? How to propa-gate plants? What plants grow well in

sun or shade? What diseases or pests areattacking your plants? How to pruneproperly? Then, join us for our excitingprogram! There will also be presentersfor your enrichment, enjoyment, andgardening knowledge. On Mon., Jan.11, Tom Wolfe, from the InternationalBromeliad Society Council, will speakon the care and propagation of variousbromeliads. For more information callAnastasia Seelig: (727) -781-6753 orlog on to www.thepalmharborgarden-club.shutterfly.com

Fiber Arts––Mon., Dec. 14 & 28,1–3 PM––All are welcome to this meet-ing where we focus on quilting and thefun and instructional components thatmake a beautiful quilt. If it's your firstor fiftieth quilt, you are invited to shareyour experience and love of quilting.

Writers’ Critique Group––Mon.,Dec. 14 & 28, 6-7:45 PM––This is aworkshop for writers of all levels. Readexcerpts of your works in progress andreceive helpful feedback.

FTRI-Amplified Phones FREEfor Hearing Impaired FL Resi-dents––Wed., Dec. 16, 10 AM–12 PM––(FTRI) Florida TelecommunicationRelay, Inc, provides free amplified tele-phones to Florida residents who havemild, moderate, or severe haring loss or


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who are speech impaired.Teen Pre-Holiday Break

Night––Thurs., Dec. 17, 6 – 7:30 PM––Teens come by for a break from thestudying. Take the opportunity tohang out, play a few games, and noshon some pizza. All teens (12-18) arewelcome.

Bucky & Gigi Christmas––Sat.,Dec. 19, 1–2:30 PM––Come to theBucky & Gigi Christmas Extravaganza!This is meant to be family program butthe program is best suited for children5 and up. No younger please.

Teen Fundraising––Mon., Dec.21, 9 AM–12 PM––“Parent’s MorningOut” This is an opportunity forschool-aged children (K-5) to comecelebrate the holiday with ELCL TeenAdvisory Board. Day will include:movie, snack, and a craft. Cost is $10per child. Mark your calendars for a funday for holiday shenanigans!

Volunteering Gives BIG ReturnsMeet new people, improve your

skills, and help hard-working, low-to-moderate income families this tax sea-son by helping United Way Suncoast’sVolunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program! Volunteers neededto work at least one 4-hour shift per

week during the tax season (mid-Jan-uary through mid-April) No profes-sional tax experience required!

FREE TRAINING PROVIDED!Volunteer Tax Preparers provide aservice which benefits over 16,000working families in the Tampa Bayarea by accurately preparing and e-fil-ing tax returns.

Volunteer Tax Greeters welcometaxpayers as they arrive, verify thatthey have all required documents andinformation, and ensure that they fillout the necessary intake forms.

Volunteer Tax Interpreters can as-sist at various levels – preparing taxes,greeting taxpayers or interpretingonly. Bilingual volunteers are neededat all sites, with a higher need in areassuch as Plant City, Ruskin, and WestTampa.

Flexible hours and locations areavailable. To volunteer, or for moreinformation, contact:

Pinellas: Meleny Pla at [email protected] or (727) 388-1227

All other locations: DanielleLaughlin [email protected] or (813)274-0980.


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Wendy Can Help You Be Fit!Wendy first opened her studio in

Tampa in 2005, and then moved tothe East Lake area in 2013. Sincethen, she has not only offered tradi-tional yoga and Pilates classes for vary-ing levels of ability, but has addedelements like aerial yoga classes, medi-tation and healing as well as the rela-tively new style of Buti Yoga™, whichcombines elements of yoga, tribaldancing and abdominal toning.Wendy also welcomes special guestson a regular basis who offer work-shops on a variety of fitness and medi-tative styles.

If you’re just beginning, Wendysuggests that you sign up for a one-on-one session! This is a great way tolearn about yoga and Pilates withoutthe pressures of fitting into a groupscenario, and more importantly itgives you the chance to focus on your-self, your body and your own level offitness. Then, when you’re comfort-able, you can walk into class ready fora safe and successful experience.

Popular for gathering people to-

gether to share their love for the artand the journey that is “being fit,”Wendy often offers experiences likeKayoga, which is where a group willkayak to a small island to enjoy Yogaon the beach at sunset, and then stayfor a bonfire before heading home.She also helps to coordinate a yogacruise each year, where she offers anincredible line up of yoga classes atsea.

Wendy even offers classes andcamps for kids and says, “We have op-tions for people of all ages and abili-ties.”

Wendy Fit Yoga & Pilates is aCertified 200-ryt Yoga Alliance schoolfor teachers wanting to get nationallycertified. Wendy has been trainingteachers for the past 20 years and be-came a nationally recognized school in2006.

Debbie Baumgart said, “No mat-ter what level you’re at, you will fitright in! Wendy is fabulous and she of-fers a variety of classes. Stop missingout, take a class! I’ve been going toher for seven years!”

One client said, “I came all theway from PA and Wendy’s PowerYoga class and Kaya’s Aerial class madeit more than worth it!”

Whether you’re juststarting out with fitness, orhave tried everything there isto try, yoga and Pilates areincredible fitness practicesthat can safely help you getfit. If you’re tired of runningon that treadmill and areready to find a fitness thatfits your body while aimingto connect your mind, yourbody and your spirit-thencome to Wendy Fit, take aclass or two and experiencethe difference.

Yoga is for Everyone!The word “yoga” means

“union” in Sanskrit, which iswhere yoga first originated inancient India, and today, thebenefits of yoga are rarelyquestioned. There are ele-ments of yoga being used inpreschools, workplaces, evenprisons! It’s more than an ex-ercise, but a practice and ajourney that allows your body to workwithin its current limits from day today. Instead of running on the tread-mill for twenty minutes in monotony,Yoga incorporates movements that

help you become flexible and strong.From traditional yoga styles to moreintense classes like Power Yoga, ButiYoga™ and Aerial Yoga, the optionsare endless.

Wendy says, “Yoga is the art of

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Wendy Fit turns the process of becoming more fit into a celebration!


stretching, because it strengthens andstretches the whole you, from the in-side out, top to bottom, front to back.I call it “innercise” not exercise!”

Aerial Yoga incorporates large, u-shaped fabric hammocks and lifts youryoga practice off the ground! AerialYoga uses gravity as a tool tostrengthen your core and lead togreater flexibility! It isn’t hard, andthey offer plenty of classes for every-one, even beginners! You can do it!

Regular, John Mooney said,“Wendy is an incredible yoga instruc-tor! Her cueing is always on and theclasses always flow. Love the medita-tion at the end, so helpful in centeringmy day. The entire staff and studio arewonderful. I feel lucky to have foundthem!”

Pilates Adapts Workouts to MatchYour Body’s Limitations

Wendy’s website describes Pilates

as, “a form of exercise, developed byJoseph Pilates, which emphasizes thebalanced development of the bodythrough core strength, flexibility, andawareness in order to support effi-cient, graceful movement.” Pilatesisn’t a fad, it’s a way of exercisingand becoming fit despite setbacks,despite having injuries or scoliosis. Infact, Wendy told me that it was origi-nally designed for rehabilitation pur-poses! When done correctly, it’s awonderful way to learn where yourbody is currently with regard to bal-ance and ability.

Wendy says, “I really encouragepeople to come in and have a one-on-one lesson with myself or one ofour certified personal trainers.” Sheexplains, “It’s so that you can seewhere your body fits, and becomecomfortable with the equipment.Pilates is excellent for people who

have thought that they can’t be fitbecause of their pain. But you can,and Pilates can help everyone!”

No Contracts at Wendy Fit!There are no contracts at Wendy

Fit. If you’re looking for a wellnesscenter that trains your mind andbody offering many different modali-ties, mindbody classes, and specialtyworkshops, as well as national certifi-cations in Pilates, Yoga and V-Barre(which is coming in January!), thenlook no further than Wendy FitYoga, Pilates and Personal Training.You can get fit at Wendy Fit!

Wendy Fit Yoga and PilatesStudio is located at 3438 EastLake Road, Suite 19 in PalmHarbor. The full class scheduleis online at wendyfit.com and youmay call 727-754-7840 for moreinformation.


the opportunity to really explore theiroptions and find out what’s best fortheir home.

As a family owned and operatedbusiness, RCI Flooring couples theirpersonal touch and commitment totheir customers with the ability toorder everything you could find froma big box store and more. Best of all,they have their own contractors, whoare not only highly qualified, but arebackground checked, licensed and in-sured. What does this mean for you? Itmeans a plethora of flooring optionsand a seamless installation at a fairprice.

Customer Mike Hurlburt, said,“Great people to deal with and thestaff at the shop are extremely helpful,and the installers are very professional.This is the second time I have usedRCI Flooring, and it won’t be thelast.”

Owner Chris Ramsay-Care says,“We treat people the way we’d like tobe treated and we make buying floorsa personable experience.” He adds,“We’re not a big box store, but noone can offer the quality that we do. I

don’t pretend to be the cheapest guyin town, nor would I want to be, be-cause we are about quality and com-petitiveness. That’s what defines usand separates us from the rest.”

RCI Flooring has been successfulat helping local customers with theirflooring needs for nearly ten years, andChris, the owner, learned the flooringbusiness, literally, from the ground-up.As a result, his expectations for hiscrew and for his company are high,which makes for an all-around betterexperience for their customers.

Customer Joe Perugini said, “Weare so happy with our new flooringand Chris made this entire transactiona pleasant one for us. The installersJosh and Anthony were extremelyprofessional, very neat and did the jobso quick and beautifully. We wouldhighly recommend RCI to friends!”

RCI Flooring Has You Covered!When it comes to the hottest

flooring in town, RCI Flooring hasyou covered. They offer latest trends,the coolest colors, and most impor-tantly the highest quality. Carrying thebrand names you’re looking for in-cluding names you’ve heard of likeMohawk, Tarkett, Shaw, Beaulieu,

Versini, Mannington and Mirage, justto name a few, you can rest assuredthat you’re seeing it all at RCI Floor-ing. Most of what they carry is alsoAmerican-made! RCI Flooring carriescarpeting, hardwood, laminate, tile –you name it, they can get it for you.

Chris says, “We offer a wide array

of options, but right now the mostpopular is a porcelain tile that lookslike wood. It has all of the aesthetics ofa wood floor but the durability of atile. It’s the best of both worlds!”

RCI Flooring’s samples set themapart. They will allow their customersto borrow samples, at no charge, so

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that they can bring them into theirhomes or businesses. This truly helpswhen making a decision in flooring,and it’s just another way that RCIFlooring puts their customers first.

Kathleen Dunefsky recently said,“From the moment I walked into RCIFlooring I knew I would be doingbusiness there; reason being Chris is atrue gentleman and allowed me tolook around at all of the different op-

tions of laminate flooring avail-able. I decided on ParkayHandscraped Brazilian Cherrylaminate. It was installed beau-tifully in my living/diningroom by the professional RCIcrew. If you are looking forservice the way you use to re-member it, then I would defi-nitely recommend visiting RCIFlooring!”

If you’re looking for afresh new look for your home,choose RCI Flooring for qual-ity, experience, variety and pro-fessional installation. Right nowthey are offering free, in-homeconsultations and no moneydown interest-free financing!Come visit their beautifulshowroom, and experience theRCI Flooring difference.

RCI Flooring is located at33937 US Hwy 19 at the SableRidge Plaza (corner of US 19 andNebraska) in Palm Harbor. Theshowroom is open Mon. – Sat.,9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; closed on Sun.For more information, please call727-786-7291, or visit online atwww.rciflooring.com or “like”them on Facebook!

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