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See “Expressions Dentistry” page 30

By Katie Thomas

Located on Ridgemoor Boule-vard in East Lake, Expressions Cos-metic & Family Dentistry is leadingthe way in innovation and up-to-the-minute care in the dental profession.Expressions Cosmetic & Family Den-tistry sets the bar high for dental serv-ices with a comfortable office, aprofessional team and the convenienceof extended evening and Saturdayhours. Pair all of that with the newdental technologies that Lyndsay H.McCaslin, DMD continues to provideto her patients, and it is an easy choice

to turn to Expressions Cosmetic &Family Dentistry for optimal oralhealth.

Dr. McCaslin believes that ourmouths are the gateway to the body –meaning a healthy mouth is directlyrelative to a healthy body. Dr. Mc-Caslin’s work over the past nine yearshas opened her eyes to the major trans-formations taking place in dentistry.

“Everyday dentistry is no longerabout grinding teeth,” says Dr. Mc-Caslin. “We are taking our ability tolook at the mouth, head and neck, toapply it to health issues that may arisein the future or may already pre-exist.

The integration of new technologiesinto dental practices allows us as den-tists to get more involved in the med-ical side of oral health.”

Dr. McCaslin’s practice, Expres-sions Cosmetic & Family Dentistryhas always been on the upside of ad-vanced dental technologies. As ayoung professional dentist, Dr. Mc-Caslin is dedicated to bringing themost innovative technology to her of-fice for complete patient health. Herexcitement and enthusiasm is palpa-ble, as she talks about the recent ad-vances in dental technologies.

Expressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Continues toBring Advanced Dental Technologies to its Patients

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By Julie Kanehl

Where do you place your ownhealth when it comes to your personalpriorities? Is it above choosing whereto eat for dinner? Where to shop?Where to bank? If it’s not, it certainlyshould be. Not to seem overly dra-matic, but at the end of the day,there’s nothing more important thanyour health, which is why you shouldchoose doctors that will put yourhealth first. Trinity Family Physicianstreats medicine differently; instead ofbeing a number or a chart, you’retreated like family.

Convenient to East Lake, TarponSprings, Palm Harbor, New PortRichey, Odessa, Land O’ Lakes andmore, Trinity Family Physicians is lo-

cated at the corner of Trinity Boule-vard and Duck Slough Boulevard, andoffers a personalized approach that isrefreshing in our current healthcareenvironment. Taking the time neces-sary to give each patient their bestcare, it is no surprise that the doctorsand staff at Trinity Family Physicianshave earned the respect and the busi-ness of so many patients in and aroundour area. The Trinity Family Physi-cians aren’t just doctors, they’re mydoctors. I count on them when I havea health concern, when I don’t feelwell, and when I need answers. Theyare there when I need them, and Icount on them to help me get welland stay well.

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All dogs and cats that are up foradoption receive a medical checkup,spaying/neutering, vaccinations,internal and external parasite controland microchipping. As part of theadoption, the required PinellasCounty license is also provided.

Renters looking to adopt a newpet are encouraged to bring a copy oftheir lease that states that animals arewelcome.

Pinellas County Animal Servicesis located at 12450 Ulmerton Roadin Largo. Normal hours of operationare Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoptioncenter closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturdayhours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and serv-

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By Katelyn Thomas

There are many reasons we loveour Tampa Bay Rays! Of course,there are the games, where everyinning has its white-knuckled, yell-out-loud moments and the breaksare filled with laugh-out-loud anticsthat keep the live audience participat-ing. There is no doubt, as you watchthem heat up the diamond, that theRays players have their heads andtheir hearts in the game. Further-more, they have put their hearts intothe Tampa Bay community and haveput their heads together to make areal difference for the people livinghere.

Spanning the organization fromthe players to the management, theTampa Bay Rays make it their teammission to stay active, both on andoff the diamond. The Rays organiza-tion is much more than entertain-ment and finely tuned athleticism –though we do love that! From theplayers and their families to the cor-porate employees, the Rays are dedi-cated to making a difference in thecommunity.

One way that the Rays havebeen a positive force in Tampa Bay isthrough the Rays Baseball Founda-tion, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organiza-tion that supports youth educationdevelopment. The Tampa Bay Raysand their support team continually

pitch in to help families and individu-als in our community through chari-ties, volunteer programs andpartnership affiliates.

This Summer: RAYS UP For Our Community!

Most recently, the Rays created anew campaign called “RAYS UP forOur Community.” Launched onJune 1st and lasting until September20th, the “RAYS UP for Our Com-munity” campaign focuses on fourkey areas – Kids, Heroes, Health andEducation. Additionally, every gameduring each two-week campaignflight will highlight a partner agency“Everyday MVP” on the telecast andsocial media.

The four key areas of focus eachhave a Rays team ambassador, includ-ing pitchers Chris Archer and MattMoore, manager Kevin Cash andinfielder Evan Longoria. Each cam-paign has a deep personal meaningfor them.

Tampa Bay Rays president BrianAuld says, “We enter the 10th year ofStu Sternberg’s ownership with a re-newed focus on our mission to ener-gize our community through themagic of Rays baseball. The ‘RAYSUP For Our Community’ campaigncelebrates our community partnersand helps share their successes with awider audience.”

Rays pitcher Chris Archer“threw out the first pitch” on the

“RAYS UP For Our Community” Energizing Tampa Bay with the Magic of Rays Baseball!

Rays Manager Kevin CashAmbassador for RAYS UP for Health


new campaign with RAYS UPfor Kids on June 1st. Archerdedicates his time and supportto programs that focus on kidsin the communities of TampaBay, and he is a mentor andadvocate for children. As partof RAYS UP for Kids, each ofthe 5,600 students who cele-brated their graduation atTropicana Field receivedvouchers for four tickets to anyRays game in the homestandfrom June 9th –16th.

Matt Moore heads up theRAYS UP for Heroes campaignfrom June 29th to July 12th.Matt chose RAYS UP for OurHeroes, stating, “Baseball is ournational pastime but we wouldn’tbe able to enjoy it without the greatmen and women who protect us. Igrew up on an Air Force base so Iknow firsthand that American he-roes, like my dad, sacrifice everyday to keep us safe. Your TampaBay Rays are committed to energiz-ing our community through themagic of Rays’ baseball and support-ing those who give so much for ourfreedom. Join us as we rally ourcommunity around active dutymilitary, Veterans, first respondersand their families.” RAYS UP forHeroes highlights the “EverydayMVPs” in our community to thankthem for their service and dedicationto the safety of our community.

For the period of August 2–16,the “RAYS UP for Our Community”campaign switches to Tampa BayRays manager Kevin Cash’s focus,RAYS UP for Health. Cash and theRays organization is inspired to pro-mote health within the communityand give thanks to healthcare profes-sionals in the Tampa Bay area. Withhis daughter born with a congenitalheart condition, Kevin Cash has ex-perienced that we have another sec-tor of heroes in Tampa Bay – theones who look after our health. Cashwill be working with Rays’ partnersto raise awareness for health in ourcommunity with RAYS UP forHealth!

Rays ambassador Evan Longoriawill RAYS UP for Education. TheRAYS UP for Education part of theRAYS UP for Our Community cam-paign will last from September 7thuntil September 20th. Since 2006,the Rays Baseball Foundation has

teamed with the Tampa Bay Timesto promote “Reading with the Rays––Read Your Way to the Ball Park,”made possible through a partnershipwith public library systems. EvanLongoria sponsors “Reading withthe Rays,” which, because of hissponsorship, has grown to ninecounties with more than 20,000children participating annually. He ispassionate about supporting chil-dren’s education and continues tofind ways to make “Reading with theRays” excel. Evan Longoria and theRays received the Outstanding Busi-ness Partner of the Year from theFlorida Literacy Coalition and willreceive the 2015 Friend of Newspaperin Education Award from the FloridaPress Education Services on July23rd. Longoria’s dedication to edu-cation is outstanding.

Rays Pitcher Matt Moore shows support for First Responders, Veterans andActive Duty Military in the RAYS UP for Heroes campaign

Rays Infielder Evan Longoria sponsors “Reading with the Rays” and is the Rays Ambassador for RAYS UP for Education

Rays Pitcher Chris Archer is the Ambassador for RAYS UP for Kids

So, the question is, “How DoYou RAYS UP?” The Rays want

to hear from you! There are“Everyday MVPs” of all ages inTampa Bay who set out to makea difference for others, and theRays want to hear your stories.All summer long, fans are en-couraged to submit stories an-swering the question, “How doYOU Rays Up?” If you are an“Everyday MVP” then join thebig leagues and tell the Rays

what you are doing to make adifference in Tampa Bay. Log

on to www.raysbaseball.com/ray-sup to be inspired to RAYS UPfor Our Community! You also

can check out #RaysUp on Twit-ter and Instagram!

How Do You RAYS UP?


By Matthew Selby

Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille is theperfect summer spot to tantalize your tastebuds in a way that’s only describable as“perfection on a plate!” Convenient to allof East Lake, Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grilleis located at 3689 Tampa Road in Oldsmar.

Since opening just over two years ago,owner Hanh Ho has made a big splash in thelocal restaurant market.

“We are very lucky to live in an areawith so many delicious restaurants to choosefrom,” says Jason, a regular here at HotTuna. “I absolutely love Oriental cuisine andconsider myself as a bit of a ‘sushi snob.’While I do enjoy a handful of sushi placeshere in the Bay, nothing compares to thefreshness and taste of the rolls here at HotTuna.”

The seared Ahi Tuna at Hot Tuna isperfectly seasoned with Asian seven-spice andmiso-garlic drizzle and is out of this world!

Hot Tuna’s menu will put a smile onyour face. Offering so much more than theirfamous sushi, Hot Tuna’s diverse selection of

culinary delights has someting for every tasteand palate.

Many times when a patron walks intowhat they think is primarily a sushi joint theydon’t expect to be wowed by the other itemson the menu. At Hot Tuna, you’ll absolutelybe blown away by your experience.

The steak, for example, is definitely oneof my favorite items on the menu! It’s aperfect 12-ounce USDA Choice center-cutNew York Strip, served with a shiitaketeriyaki glaze.

Sushi at its Finest! Sushi rolls at Hot Tuna are consistently

delicious and can be very healthy dependingon the options you choose. The menu has agreat selection of rolls but if you are lookingto change up a specific roll, they will also ac-commodate you to create exactly what it isyou desire. Hot Tuna has so many differentand amazing rolls to choose from, it may bethe hardest decision you will have to makeall day!

If you want my recommendation, trythe Volcano Roll. I personally cannot visit

Hot Tuna Offers the Very Bestin Culinary Perfection!


Hot Tuna without ordering this roll! So, even if you think you might

not like sushi, I can almost guaranteeyou will find something that you’lllove. But, if I’m wrong, and sushi re-ally isn’t your thing, not to worry, be-cause Hot Tuna has plenty of otheroptions to satisfy your hunger!

Their selection of appetizers aloneis grandiose – from lettuce wraps,chicken wings, mussels and eggrolls topanko crusted crab cakes, crab Ran-goon and steamed edamame, HotTuna offers a little bit of everything.

The menu is just as extensive,

with options from the land, sea andsky, including specialty salads and sushichoices, as well as hearty entrées fea-turing lobster, steak, teriyaki bowlsand so much more!

Sushi Happy Hour: EveryMonday through Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.,Hot Tuna has Sushi Happy Hour,which features 15 different ClassicRolls for $4 each, $1 nigiri (with rice)pieces and $2 sashimi (no rice). *SushiHappy Hour specials are for dining inonly; there is a $10 minimum order.

Lunch Specials: Hot Tuna hasgreat lunch specials from 11 a.m. until

2 p.m. during weekdays, making it anexcellent choice for an affordable andhealthy midday meal. So what are youwaiting for? Text your pals and meet atHot Tuna for lunch!

Half-Price Appetizers: EveryMonday through Friday, from 8 p.m.until close, Hot Tuna features half-price appetizers paired with two-for-one Sake-tinis and Sake Sangria, $2domestics, $3 imports and $2 housewines.

If you are looking to tantalizeyour taste buds with culinary perfec-tion, stop in and find a new favorite

dining spot at Hot Tuna Sushi Bar &Grille, where you’ll find excellenttaste, beautiful presentation, attentiveservice and a fun, contemporary vibe.

Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grilleis located at 3689 Tampa Road inOldsmar. Hours: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.and 5–10 p.m. on Mon – Thurs.;from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5–10:30p.m. on Fri.; from 12 – 10:30 p.m.on Sat.; and 12–9 p.m. on Sun.

Hot Tuna can be reached at(813) 818-TUNA. Log on towww.HotTunaSushi.com for thefull menu!


By Julie Kanehl

National Rejuvenation Centershas been a highly sought after destina-tion for people who have heard aboutDr. Bartley Kerr, DC and his researchinto nutrition, hormone balance, ge-netics, exercise and the combination ofall of the above. Patients fly in fromall over the world because they don’twant to just feel “okay,” they want tofeel great. More importantly they wanta doctor they can trust, one who willtake the time to do the research re-quired for each individual patient, andcreate a completely personalized ap-proach, one that is based on bloodwork, hormone levels and real science.While hormone replacement therapyisn’t necessarily new, National Rejuve-nation Centers offers something com-pletely unique to their patients, andthat’s using 100 percent hormone re-placement therapy that’s based onyour own body’s unique biology tohelp you feel like you did in yourtwenties! Seriously! It’s called opti-

mum hormone replacement.Knocking it out of the park and

bringing education about optimumhormone replacement therapy to theworld, Dr. Kerr’s book RejuveNation,published just this spring, is already aBest Seller on Amazon.com. Nowmore people than ever before arebecoming familiar with Dr. Kerr’sunique approach, and NationalRejuvenation Centers (commonlycalled NRC), located at 34254 USHighway 19 in Palm Harbor, is at thecenter of it all.

Knowing all along that he wantedto help people live healthier lives, Dr.Kerr graduated with his bachelor’sdegree from USF, and then earned hisDC degree from Logan University inSt. Louis, Missouri. Combining hislove of healthy living and his passionfor nutrition and exercise, he startedto study hormone balance, geneticsand how everything works together.Opening his own practice in 2000,Dr. Kerr’s enthusiasm coupled withhis dedication to carefully manage

each patient’s hormone levels carefullywith his team of medical physiciansand staff, has been a huge gamechanger for hundreds of patients, frommembers of his own family to world-renowned former athletes.

Jan Stephenson, a world-renowned LPGA golfer and athlete,said, “I’ve worked out my whole life,

and when I turned 55 no matter howmuch I trained I wasn’t getting muchstronger, and was getting flabby nomatter what I did. After starting theprogram with Dr. Kerr, I sleep better,I don’t have any night sweats, andI’m stronger.”

RejuveNation is garnering five-star reviews like this: “Are you in your

Dr. Bartley Kerr Publishes RejuveNation andNational Rejuvenation Centers Goes Global


40s-60s? Do you complain of apathy,fatigue, sleep difficulties, and/orweight gain? Do you long for the en-ergy and vitality of your youth? If yes,then this book was written for you.Learn from Dr. Kerr and how his ap-proach to Restoration Medicine willhave you feeling like a twenty-some-thing. See how hormone optimiza-tion, diet, and exercise all cometogether to transform the lives of peo-ple just like you with many real-people

success stories. Dr. Kerr does a greatjob at communicating the informationin a fun way without too much med-ical jargon. This book can be used as aguide by both doctors and patients.”

Paul Arnold, MD said this aboutRejuveNation, “I highly recommendthis book. It is an ‘easy read’ bookwith a wealth of knowledge. As aUrologist, I treat many patients withlow testosterone. For patients that areseeking rejuvenation medicine, I referthem to read Dr. Kerr’s book. Dr.Kerr has done a great job. It is a com-plete and informative book on rejuve-nation medicine.”

Dr. Kerr & The NRC is aGame Changer

Dr. Kerr, who was on his first ofmany television appearances, is incred-ibly excited about it all, because help-ing people to feel their best issomething he’s truly passionate about.For those of us who just don’t havethat pep in our step anymore, Dr. Kerrhas the answer.

One patient said, “If you areyoung and feel old, or old and feelyour age and think there is nothingyou can do about it – think again. It ismy pleasure to recommend that youcontact Dr. Kerr at National Rejuvena-

tion Centers and experience, as I did,what I consider a miracle transforma-tion in my health, appearance and sex-ual potency which amazingly wasachieved in only a few short months.”

Dr. Kerr explains on his blog,“Oftentimes when I meet new pa-tients or potential patients, their fasci-nation lies into bio-identical hormonereplacement and if it is right for them.I explained to them that if it is deemedthat they are deficient in certain hor-mones and they are replaced, they willfeel much better. When people feelbetter, they have the ability to be moreactive. To take advantage of this newenergy and to enhance the results ofoptimal hormone levels, I recommendexercise protocols specific to the goalsof the patient.”

National Rejuvenation Centersuses state-of-the-art techniques in bio-identical hormone replacement therapyto safely balance hormone levels of pa-tients over the age of 35 to that of ahealthy and athletic twenty-year-old,which is what makes all the difference.Combining nutrition and personalizedexercise plans with the hormone re-placement therapy, patients feel aworld of difference in just a matter ofweeks. The best part? Besides feelinglike you’re 20 again? Unlike many hor-mone replacement clinics, treatment atNRC is designed to be affordable.

One female patient said, “I havenever felt better. I have lost weightnaturally and kept it off. Most of all,my whole outlook on life and my

every day mood is great. No morehot flashes, no more mood swings. Ilove life again and have as much en-ergy as I did before menopause. I feelfabulous!”

Another patient had this to sayabout RejuveNation, “If you’re con-sidering hormone treatment com-bined with an exercise program, thisbook is straight forward and an in-formative read on the subjects. I’m ac-tually a patient of Dr. Kerr and havebeen for nearly three years. Dr. Kerr’syears of research, personal experiencesand knowledge have produced one ofthe world’s foremost experts on a sub-ject often confused and misunder-stood by many. If your location makesvisiting his National RejuvenationCenter in Florida impractical, thisbook is your next best option.”

Luckily for us, Dr. Kerr and theNRC are right here in our area!Weight loss, an increased sex-drive, amore positive outlook, and the energyto enjoy life again – that is what pa-tients at NRC are reporting.

RejuveNation, Dr. Kerr’s newbook is available online atAmazon.com or at the NRC office.

National Rejuvenation Centersis located at 34254 US Hwy. 19 Nin Palm Harbor. Office hours areMon., Wed. and Fri., from 9 a.m. –5 p.m.; and Tues., 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.To schedule an appointment, pleasecall (727) 785-5652 and log on towww.nationalrejuvenationcenters.comfor more information.


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All technicians at Farrell CarpetCleaning are trained and certified bythe Institute of Inspection, Cleaningand Restoration Certification(IICRC), which is an internationallyrecognized organization that sets theindustry standard worldwide. Farrell’stechnicians are certified in carpet and

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One Call Can Do it All withTeam Farrell!

Farrell Carpet Cleaning is just onepart of the group of companies thatmake up Team Farrell.

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Already well-known throughout

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members to its team and new servicecompanies including: Farrell Carpetand Tile Cleaning, Farrell OutdoorServices and Farrell Air Conditioning,as well as Ms. Twister, which focuseson providing residential and commer-cial cleaning services. Another divi-sion, Farrell Rescue, is there forcustomers to help with fire, water ormold damage.

Meet the Leaders ofTeam Farrell

Team Farrell started with onefocus – roofing. A roofing contractor,Steve Farrell had a strong work ethicand an even stronger commitment tohave things done right and with hiswife Tina at the helm, Farrell Roofingwas founded in 2006. With the Far-rells in charge of providing the type ofstellar services that they’d want forthemselves, the company quickly be-came successful, and their customersbegan requesting more services. In2011, contractor Rich Allen joinedTeam Farrell with a focus on FarrellHome Services. More recently, Tomand Jill Persinger joined Team Farrell.The Persingers were first neighbors ofthe Farrells and then customers.Chatting one day, Tom mentionedwanting to do something with theblank canvas of his and Jill’s vast frontyard. He had the right neighbor inFarrell! “I’ve got a team of people,”said Steve. With Team Farrell on thejob, the Persinger’s yard now featuresa man-made pond, fountains, and astone bridge perfect for hanging outwith the neighbors!

Jill and Tom both had careerbackgrounds that were a good fit forthe services that the Farrell companieswanted to add. Jill is a Florida StateUniversity graduate with a degree inMarketing. After graduating, she im-mediately went to work in sales for alarge commercial janitorial company.

She worked her way up to the positionof senior vice president with the com-pany. Now, Jill is co-owner with TinaFarrell of Farrell Carpet and TileCleaning, and she is one of the ownersof Ms. Twister, along with her hus-band Tom, Tina Farrell, and SophieAnastassiou. Tom Persinger knows alot about managing teams to providegreat service. His background includesbeing VP of Operations for 38 schooldistricts in Texas, Oklahoma andLouisiana, before becoming COO ofAtlanta-based One Source FacilityServices. Steve Farrell and TomPersinger are partners in Farrell AirConditioning.

Team Farrell not only is commit-ted to providing for every home main-tenance need of its customers; thecompany is committed to building abetter community. Farrell HomeServices and its sister companiessupport more than 40 Tampa BayArea charities. More than that, if youuse Ms. Twister cleaning services foranything from a one-time cleaning toweekly or bi-weekly cleaning, you canfeel good knowing that Ms. Twisterdonates a portion of its profits fromevery job to support local PascoCounty breast cancer programs. Ms.Twister is currently installing a specialprogram where they will offer freecleaning for patients who are undergo-ing breast cancer treatment.

For a sparkling clean carpet,tile and upholstery, and stellarcustomer service, please callFarrell Carpet Cleaning at (727)772-7553 (SPARKLE), or log onto FarrellCarpetCleaning.com.Farrell Carpet Cleaning is locatedat 6840-B Commerce Avenue inPort Richey. Log on towww.GoTeamFarrell.com formore information about otherFarrell companies.

Tom and Jill Persinger are not only dedicated to providing their clientswith the highest level of quality customer service,

but are also committed to building a better community!


By Katie Thomas

Kids R Kids Learning Academyof Trinity is beautifully equippedwith everything your child needs tofeel secure, happy, socialized andinspired to learn. Enrolling babies asyoung as six weeks and children upto age twelve, Kids R Kids of Trinityspecializes in providing not only thenurturing that babies, toddlers andgrowing children need, but alsoinnovative and effective educationalprograms that inspire a love forlearning. Centrally located onTrinity Boulevard, to serve EastLake, New Port Richey, Trinity, Lutzand Odessa, Kids R Kids of Trinity isa smart choice for a smarter childwith newly founded programs thatare proven to work including: anAdvancedED™ Accredited curricu-lum, Interactive Technology , Regu-lar Assessments, Brain Waves™Curriculum and STEAM AHEAD™Continuous Curriculum.

At Kids R Kids of Trinity, the

children are provided innovativelearning tools to help them reachtheir highest potential.

With its many programs thatinspire a love of learning from in-fancy to preteen years, Kids R Kidsis a place where Kids R ProblemSolvers, Kids R Adventurous, Kids RInnovative, Kids R Creative and KidsR Priority! The first five years of achild’s development are cruciallyimportant and Kids R Kids LearningAcademy strives to bring out the bestin each individual child.

Kids R Kids of Trinity is thesecond location for owners and isnewly constructed and opened mid-May this year. Owner Anitha Thomassays, “The first location, ‘Kids R Kidsof Meadow Pointe,’ which weopened during 2006 has been verysuccessful with 250–280 kids en-rolled throughout the year. We havehad one of the highest rated VPKprograms in the Wesley Chapel/New Tampa area and hope to havethe same success in Trinity by provid-

ing the high quality programs wepromise our parents.”

Anitha, a Tampa resident, hasbeen married for 23+ years and hastwo teenage children. She receivedher Masters in Physics and workedwith a large firm in Tampa as a Data-base Developer before opening thefirst Kids R Kids Learning Academyin 2006. Anitha says, “I grew up in afamily of educators and school own-

ers. I am very hands-on with theoperation of the schools and I loveworking with children in our pro-gram. I enjoy decorating the class-rooms to meet the age-appropriatepractices for each age group, as wellas supporting my staff to come upwith new ideas to keep children en-gaged during the day. I don’t believein children having boring or stressfultime in our program. I love to come

Kids R Kids of Trinity Provides Nurturing Care& Innovative Learning to Inspire Love for Learning

Kids R Kids of Trinity is currently enrolling but space is limited so don’tdelay in securing a spot for your child at this beautiful learning academy


to work and stay active. It is very re-warding seeing the children thrive inour programs.”

Anitha raves about her Kids RKids staff at the Trinity location. “Wehave been very lucky to find somegreat staff in New Port Richey,” saysAnitha. “We currently have morethan ten employees, many of themwith CDA certifications and AA de-grees. Ms. Alice is our director, has aBS in Elementary Education, andbrings the experience of managinglarge schools for over seventeenyears. Ms. Kristy, our assistant direc-tor, also bring over seventeen yearsof experience in the childcare indus-try to our program.

Put simply, Kids R Kids of Trin-ity is a place for kids to be a part of a

program that enhances their lives,while giving parents peace of mind.Anitha says, “Kids R Kids caters toparents who have to go to work andneed a place where their children canbe safe while getting the best educa-tion and have it feel like home. Weoffer a combination of daycare andpreschool services. With healthybreakfasts and healthy lunches of-fered as part of our program, parentscan be sure of children’s health andnutritional needs being met throughour program, as well as their educa-tional needs.”

Kids R Kids – A Fun Place to Growand Learn!

Making sure that the children feelsafe and happy is a priority at Kids R

Kids. “Wecater to social,emotional,physical, cogni-tive, and emo-tional needs ofchildren,” saysAnithaThomas. “Weare an inclusiveprogram, cater-ing to childrenwith develop-

mental delays as well. We have com-puters, ABC Mouse and Spanish aspart of our curriculum. Our goal is toprovide a healthy and happy environ-ment for our students through ourprograms’ guided curriculum.”

Kids R Kids offers several differenteducational courses for different agegroups including infants, toddlers,preschoolers, before and after schoolcare, and summer school programs.

Kids R Kids is not your averagechildcare facility. Anitha elaborates,“We have a strong curriculum. We alsohave an open door policy for parents,meaning they can come in during theschool hours at any time to be a part ofthe classroom environment. Parentscan also join the children for lunch orbreakfast. Parents also has the privilege

to watch the classrooms online(www.watchmegrow.com) from homeor work, just to check in on theirkids.”

Kids R Kids Learning Academy isactive in the community throughoutthe year and plans to do more as theygrow within the Trinity community.Anitha says, “Our schools work withLLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Soci-ety), St. Jude’s Cancer Center andMetropolitan Ministries. During2014, Kids R Kids of Meadow Pointeraised more than ten thousand dollarsfor these organizations and our hopeis to raise at least ten thousand dollarsevery year for these organizations.Kids R Kids Of Meadow Pointe hasbeen very successful in supportingthese organizations during last tenyears and we are very proud of ourparents and kids who help us to sup-port our community. We do hope todo more. We are also looking to addan autism-related organization to ourlist of charities to help raise money andawareness.”

Kids R Kids of Trinity is currentlyopen for enrollment and has limitedspace available. Most of the classroomswill be open by August 15th at Kids RKids of Trinity and teachers will beginimplementing the curriculum on Au-gust 24th. The future looks bright forKids R Kids of Trinity and for the chil-dren who are in attendance. AnithaThomas and the wonderful Kids RKids staff encourage parents to get in-volved and express what they wouldlike to see in their child’s care and ed-ucation.

Kids R Kids Learning Academyof Trinity is located at 11081Trinity Boulevard in New PortRichey. Call (727) 376-5437 forenrollment questions or log on towww.krktrinity.com for moreinformation on programs andcurriculums offered.


By Julie Kanehl

Is your master bathroom thebeautiful oasis that it should be? Doyou watch home renovation showsand imagine how pampered youwould feel if you, too, could transformthe most personal space in your houseinto a room that you’ll love? You can!Hydrologic Plumbing & LightingSpecialties in Tarpon Springs has ex-perts on hand at their spacious show-room that can help turn yourbathroom into your favorite room inthe house.

Truly a spectacular showroom,Tarpon Springs Hydrologic Plumbing& Lighting Specialties features thefinest plumbing fixtures and lightingin the industry.

Just like those coveted transfor-mations that you see on TV and inhome décor magazines, a visit with theknowledgeable people at HydrologicPlumbing & Lighting Specialties willopen your eyes to the ways your oldbathroom can be easily transformedinto a space that suits your ownunique, personal style. From creating aspa-like environment in your masterbathroom, to updating a guest bath,Hydrologic Plumbing can have yourfamily and friends thinking you’vewon a spot on their favorite do-it-yourself reality TV show.

Far more than a jaw-droppingshowroom, Hydrologic Plumbing &Lighting Specialties is the largestwholesale distributor of plumbing sup-plies in the Tampa Bay Area, workingwith everyone from contractors andbuilders to homeowners like you andme. Established in 2010, HydrologicPlumbing Supplies has five convenient

Tampa Bay Area locations includingthe one in Tarpon Springs, at 41916U.S. Highway 19 N, just south ofHoliday, making it a convenient desti-nation for customers all over northernPinellas and southern Pasco counties.

Lois Pollock is the showroommanager at the Tarpon Springs loca-tion and has been working in this fieldfor more than 25 years. Lois says,“Our service is just outstanding. Welisten to our customers’ needs andbuild friendly relationships with them.If you’re looking for quality, profes-sionalism, extreme honesty and fairpricing, then come see us here at Hy-drologic Plumbing & Lighting Spe-cialties. Hydrologic truly is on thecutting edge of the industry.”

Their immense 11,000-sq.-ft.showroom features a wide spectrum ofstyles and tastes to update your space.From modern and contemporary fix-tures to ornate, Mediterranean styles,once you visit Hydrologic in TarponSprings, it’s safe to say that you won’tbe visiting those big box stores to look

at sinks and light fixtures ever again.That’s because Hydrologic Plumbing& Lighting Specialties has everythingthose huge home improvement storeshave, plus so much more!

Customers love the helpful staff.One happy Hydrologic Plumbing &Lighting Specialties customer said ofher experience with sales associateCathy Goodwin, “What a profes-sional! Cathy was a joy to work with. Ijust want to send a big “Thanks” forthe awesome job Cathy did in theplumbing selection for my new home.I sincerely appreciate your quick re-sponse and follow-up.”

Sarah Barber, of RenovationsHome Center, writes, “We were sopleased to have Eva, come to ourshowroom in an attempt to offer theirassistance on the many bathroom andkitchen renovations that we do. Fromday one, everyone from Hydrologichad extreme professionalism and hasalways paid close attention to detailwhether working with me personally,

or one of our customers. They are ex-tremely helpful and responsive fromstart to finish of any project that wesend their way. We feel very fortunateto be able to work with this companyand highly recommend them on adaily basis – not to mention, theirshowroom is absolutely beautiful!”

This company’s dedication to hir-ing a knowledgeable sales staff thatcan make the process as easy as possi-ble combined with their 100 percentsatisfaction guarantee makes Hydro-logic Plumbing & Lighting Specialtiesa premier destination for your bath-room building and remodeling needs.

Hydrologic Plumbing & Light-ing Specialties is located at 41916U.S. Hwy 19 N in Tarpon Springs.To schedule an appointment, pleasecall 727-565-4700. The showroomis open Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30p.m., and from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. onSat. Log on to www.hydrodc.comfor more information.

Choose Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialtiesfor the Best Products in the Industry


TCBY –– Cool Treats for Hot DaysBy Dara Tucker

Nearly four summers ago Trinitybecame home to the first TCBY Self-Serve on the West Coast of Florida.Owners Patti and Jay Silar opened thestore with their daughter Jenifer Silar-Mills, who is the store’s marketingmanager. The idea of opening theTrinity location came quickly to Pattiand Jay when they visited a TCBYSelf-Serve store in Charlotte, NorthCarolina. The amazing taste makes ithard to believe the frozen yogurt is96, 98 or 100 percent fat free. Thecouple knew it was a great business tobring back home to Trinity, where ourhot days make cool treats even morescrumptious.

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 tomeet TCBY requirements, and wedon’t use frozen fruit because it turnsto mush on your yogurt. Our fruit are

in their own juices instead of syrup.”Jay Silar adds, “Our yogurts are

kosher and Halal certified. We wantto meet 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 thefrozen yogurt industry. To qualify as aSuper Fro-Yo, TCBY’s frozen yogurtsmeet or exceed (based on a four oz.,half-cup serving) having at least threegrams of fiber, seven types of live andactive cultures, four grams of protein,and 20 percent daily value of vitaminD and calcium. The fiber and probi-otics in TCBY yogurt help you feelsatisfied and aid your body in diges-tion, boosting your general health.Vitamin D and calcium are also essen-tial for bone and muscle health. Theprotein in TCBY yogurt containsamino acids that help proper musclemaintenance. Eating healthy hasnever tasted so good!

Summer Martin truly values hav-

ing healthy dessert options. She says,“We love the Trinity TCBY. Ourdaughter has insulin resistance and itis hard to find a low sugar option fordessert. TCBY always carries a nosugar 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 she

couldn’t imagine having it anywhereelse than at TCBY and several of thestaff were there to wish her a HappyBirthday. 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 tooffer great customer service. We loveour Trinity TCBY!”

TCBY’s friendly employees are always available to help you with a sample


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 Jeniferhave created an atmosphere that’s per-fect for enjoying a treat. Unsure whichof the ten flavors you should try?Don’t worry! An employee is happyto give you a sample. You don’t needto decide on just one flavor either.You can fill your 16 or 25 oz. cup withas little or as much as the cup can hold.Bananas are available to turn yourfrozen yogurt into a banana split. If

you don’t like your flavors mixing, cupdividers can be used to separate them.

The ten available flavors rotate orchange periodically, but there is alwaysa no-sugar-added option and a non-milk based option. For example, Silk™Coconut Milk and Silk™ ChocolateAlmond Milk are the current non-dairy options available. In the upcom-ing months additional frozen yogurtflavors TCBY will be carrying includeEnglish Toffee, Blueberry, ChocolateChip Mint and Apricot. After you dis-pense your frozen yogurt, head overto the topping bar, which has over 45different toppings to choose from,including fresh fruit and crushedReese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Thereare plenty of kids’ favorites such asgummies and candy chocolate rocks.You can top it off with hot chocolatefudge or warm walnuts in a caramelsauce. It’s possible to come to TCBYevery day of the month, and never puttogether a repeat combination of yo-gurt and 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 Christmas

Parades. Jenifer also works with localnon-for-profit groups for spirit nights.For a set number of hours, a portionof the proceeds made on a designatednight goes back to the school orchurch as a fundraiser. It’s fun anddelicious 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 go,make sure to ask for a loyalty rewardcard that gives you 1 point for every

dollar you spend, and after 30 pointsyou 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 Rd. in the MitchellRanch Plaza. During the summermonths of June, July and August,TCBY Trinity’s hours are fromnoon–10 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Call (727) 375-1177 for moreinformation about spirit nights,and check out TCBY of Trinity’sFacebook page or websitewww.tcbytrinity.com for upcomingevents and flavors.


The varsity athletes at East LakeHigh School work and prepare yearround. After a successful 19-6 springseason, almost all of the varsity softballplayers keep their skills sharp by play-ing competitive summer travel ballaround the country. The players prac-tice and train a couple times and weekand then play an average of 5-6 gamesin a single weekend. Some highlightsinclude:

Aliyah Andrews, an incomingsenior (LSU commit) pays for TeamMizuno. The speedy centerfielder hasplayed in and won numerous tourna-ments including the Winter Haventournament. Team Mizuno, which ismade up of mostly college-committedplayers, has qualified for Nationals,which will be held in California. Theyalso participated in the ColoradoTournament, a nationally recognizedelite tournament.

Haley Michael, an incomingsenior, plays shortstop and 2nd basefor the Clearwater Bullets 18Gold/Sharp. She has played in theExtreme Gold Showcase in Ewing,NJ, Jacksonville Storm Showcase, and

most recently in the Atlanta LegacyShowcase. The Bullets were invited tothe Triple Crown Nationals, whichwill be played in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alyssa Arnold, an incomingsenior, plays outfield for the PinellasWarriors, they have enjoyed a success-ful summer and will be playing in theTCS Southeastern National Tourna-ment in Georgia.

Diana Rayder (Dray), an in-coming senior, pitcher and utility,plays for the Guardian Gold. She hasplayed mostly showcases and ASAtournaments this summer.

Madison Neuhaus, an incomingjunior plays infield for the Next Level.In the June 20-21 Gold Star EliteShowcase in Tallahassee, Florida shewon the hitting contest during theskill competition portion of the camp:she hit 10 out of the 20 pitches givenover the fence (nearest competitor was7 who was an18U player). In the June27-28 Under Armour Showcase inSavannah, GA Madison Hit 4 homeruns, 2 of which were in the Champi-onship game. Madison contributed 4RBI’s as her team won 4-1. Her team

qualified for the Nationals andwill play July 25-26 in the ASASouthern National Champi-onship.

Nicci Palumbo, an incom-ing junior and member of TeamFLA 18U Gold, playing 2B andOutfield has helped her team towin in a qualifying tournamentin Atlanta to gain a berth for na-tionals in Portland, Oregon July19-26th. Team FLA has spenttheir summer participating inshowcase tournaments as well inSavannah, GA; Boulder, CO at theIndependence Day Tournament; andat the Atlanta Legacy Showcase.

Ana Holt, an incoming junior,catches and plays 1st as a guest playerfor competitive teams in the area.

Athena Andrews, an incomingsophomore, plays outfield for theBombers. The Bombers have been2015 HS NSA Florida State Champi-ons, 2015 HS NSA Bombers Bash atthe Beach Champions, and 2015 HSNSA West Coast Regional Champi-ons. They participated in the AtlantaLegacy Showcase July 16-19.

Kendyl Crean, an incomingsophomore, also plays for the Clear-water Bombers, Batting Avg: .450,OBP: .600. The Bombers have been2015 HS NSA Florida State Champi-ons, 2015 HS NSA Bombers Bash atthe Beach Champions, and 2015 HSNSA West Coast Regional Champi-ons. They participated in the AtlantaLegacy Showcase July 16-19.

Most of the EL softball team-mates are looking to continue theirsoftball career in college. They knowthat off season conditioning, fall andspring training, and summer travelball all contribute to the recruitingprocess.

East Lake High School Softball Summer Update: 2015


Dr. McCaslin was the first den-tist in the Tampa Bay Area to get theOmnicam, an amazing technologythat has been in the making for over25 years. Expressions Cosmetic &Family Dentistry started putting theCEREC Omnicam to use in 2012to scan teeth for precise 3D imagesin natural color, which allows formeasurements for fitting crowns,bridges and implant restorations.The CEREC 3D scanning technol-ogy has virtually eliminated the needfor temporary crowns because of itsexceptional precision.

“All ceramic crowns can be donehere in one day with the Omnicam,”says Dr. McCaslin. And if you needa bridge or want a gold crown, yourimage can be transmitted in two-tenths of a second to a local dentallab so they can see the fit right awayand get the most precise fit possible.“It eliminates the need for multipleimpressions,” explains Dr. McCaslin.“It allows a complex restorative caseto be a simple procedure.”

Introducing GALILEOS TheNewest in 3D Imaging!

Dr. McCaslin’s excitement tobring this advanced imaging technol-ogy to her practice shows just howdedicated she is to her patients’ dentalhealth and her ongoing commitmentto early detection of oral health issues.“This is where dentistry is headed,”says Dr. McCaslin about theGALILEOS 3D Scanner. “Now wehave the ability to look at a person’strue skull. We can see past dental work,root canals, bony structures of the jaw-bone, the actual tooth on a 3D planeand nerves along the jawbone, which iswhere cancers can metastasize, alongwith clues of other underlying healthissues that may not be symptomatic.GALILEOS will allow better integra-tion between doctors and dentists.”

The GALILEOS 3D Scanner ismanufactured by the same companythat allows for same-day crowns tobe made. The future of dentistry isfocused on efficient service that candiagnose and treat current problems,as well as foresee those that may occurin the near future. This new type ofdentistry has just begun to break intothe possibilities of 3D imaging andscanning for optimal oral care and its

relation to overall body health. “We are seeing things we have

never seen before,” says Dr. McCaslin.“I have seen so much in the past nineyears; I can only imagine what willhappen in the next nine. This technol-ogy allows us to get more of an inklingof what is going on with the mouthand body as a whole. Since theGALILEOS allows us to look at theneck and head in 3-D, we have beenable to better see inflammations in

bone directly and indirectly related togum disease, jaw structure related toTMJ, and even whether someone’sthroat is wide enough for properbreathing during sleep...this kind oftechnology is opening a new windowfor dentists and our patients.”

Expressions Cosmetic & FamilyDentistry is truly focused on preven-tive dental care, which is why Dr.McCaslin is so excited to have broughtthe GALILEOS scanner into her prac-

You will love the way you are treated by Dr. Lyndsay McCaslin and her professional team at Exptressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

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tice. Diseases within the body can beseen through the mouth. A study re-cently showed that people who receiveregular cleanings (twice a year) have a24 percent lower risk of heart attackand a 13 percent less risk of stroke.Gum inflammation can occur due toa slew of health issues including:diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s,dementia and other serious diseases.Many oral cancers and bone changesin the mouth are asymptomatic, mean-ing there are no symptoms. When thecancers in the mouth have symptoms,the cancer is usually in a later stage.

Dr. McCaslin has faith that the

future of dentistry pairing with themedical field will help better assess anddetect cancers in the mouth and theentire body more quickly through acollaborative relationship. More med-ical insurance companies are coveringthe new technologies being released,such as the GALILEOS 3D. Dr.McCaslin says, “Medical insurance maypay for some x-rays, comprehensiveexams, and provide benefit to thepatient receiving a 3D scan as well,without an extra trip to a radiology lab.Patients with medical insurance arealso finding that their plan covers oraldevices, sleep aids and TMJ devices.”

Building Relationships to LastDr. McCaslin’s first dental practice

opened in New Port Richey in May of2006 and in 2011 she expanded toopen Expressions Cosmetic & FamilyDentistry in Palm Harbor. She hasshown leadership in and out of thedental community and has recentlyclosed her New Port Richey office tobetter serve her patients in one loca-tion. Dr. McCaslin’s Palm Harboroffice has become a home-away-fromhome for Dr. McCaslin and her lovelyteam. Even her faithful and sweet olddog Max gets to hang out in her pri-vate back office. You will find that Ex-pressions Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

is a welcoming and refreshing practicewith all the comforts that you couldask for from your dentist and Dr.McCaslin and her staff are welcoming,kind and competitive in their field –you are in good hands here.

Working with new patients, withand without insurance, to providequality and affordable care, Expres-sions Cosmetic & Family Dentistrystrives to be the best dental officeyou’ve ever been to. Dr. McCaslin andher staff are ready to welcome you.Expressions Cosmetic & FamilyDentistry accepts all major insurancesto cover a wider market and to beas accessible as possible to patients.

Note: Sadly, since the writing ofthis article, Dr McCaslin’s GreatDane, Max, unexpectedly passed awayand will be missed by all who knewhim or heard much about him.

Expressions Cosmetic & FamilyDentistry is located at 4852 Ridge-moor Blvd. in Palm Harbor. Officehours are 9 AM – 7 PM on Mon-days and Thursdays, and from 8 AM– 1 PM on Saturdays. For additionalinformation, log on to www.My-PalmHarborDentist.com orwww.MyExpressionsDentistry.comand you may call the office at (727)78-SMILE or (727) 787-6453.

The complex 3D images captured by the GALILEOS 3D Scanner will allow a better integration between doctors and dentists in treating oral cancers and other oral and dental health issues.


Drs. Stephanie Eldridge, MD,MPH and Amir Shirmohammad, MD,MPH are a husband and wife teamthat knows what it’s like to have abusy family lifestyle. In fact, they havetwo lovely daughters and another oneon the way! High school sweethearts,“Dr. Shirmo,” as most patients callhim, and Dr. Eldridge met when theywere just 17, and they’ve been to-gether ever since. Both of them gradu-ated Cum Laude from TulaneUniversity in New Orleans where theymajored in Cell and Molecular Biol-ogy. They went on to earn Master’sDegrees in Public Health and Epi-demiology before earning their Med-ical Degrees, staying at Tulane theentire time. Serving Trinity and itssurrounding areas since 2007, Dr.Shirmohammad and Dr. Eldridgehave already met their goal of creatinga new kind of medical practice asTrinity Family Physicians is one thatcertainly stands out from the restin its dedication, commitment andfollow-through.

Taking Time With Patients is Im-portant

Most of us do not enjoy going tothe doctor. We want it to be quick andpainless. We want the drive-throughversion of anything that’s not pleasantthese days. However, if you go to a“drive-through” service for healthcare, where the goal is to get as manypatients rotated through the door aspossible, you’re going to just be anumber. Trinity Family Physicians isthe opposite of drive-through care.That’s not to say that they aren’ttimely, or that they don’t value theirpatients’ time, because they do, buttheir commitment to each patient issomething that has more value, andthat’s something I’m willing to waitfor. I know that when it’s my turn,

I’m not going to be turned awaywhen I ask a question or voice aconcern. I’m not going to be told tomake another appointment. Each timeI see a doctor at Trinity Family Physi-cians, I feel that I’m being listenedto, and that my care is their utmostpriority at that time.

One patient admits to drivingmore than an hour to get to TrinityFamily Physicians, saying, “I am will-ing to drive to see them no matterwhere I move, and I’m willing towait because it’s not that often thatyou find a physician that offers thatkind of care.”

Dr. Shirmohammad says, “Weoffer our full attention to each of ourpatients, and we don’t want to berushed. While we have a goal to have

each patient checked in and out withina certain amount of time, our true in-vestment is in the time it takes foryour health to be properly evaluated.”

Another patient said, “They arethe absolute best! My wife and I wereboth looking for ‘old fashioned’ doc-tors, the type we had when we werekids that would take time with youand seemed truly concerned for yourhealth. Drs. Shirmo and Eldridge wereexactly what we were looking for.They have been nothing short offantastic in helping both of us throughour health issues the last several years.”

A Knowledgeable Staff Ready toAssist!

The Trinity Family Physiciansstaff is made up of a team of profes-

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sionals that assist Drs. Shirmohammadand Eldridge. In fact, their frontoffice staff is trained to have medicalknowledge as they are on the frontline, answering phones and talkingto patients.

“We don’t offer care over thephone,” explains Dr. Shirmohammad,“but we pride ourselves on having astaff that is aware of possible emergentlife threatening conditions and it hassaved patient’s lives, in all honesty.”He adds, “We try to see patients thesame day or the next day when they’resick, and if we’re here, we do what wecan to see people right away. We alsohave an incredible support staff thatallows us more availability. They arevery well-trained and give excellentcare.”

Dr. Shirmohammad is referringto their highly qualified PhysicianAssistant Mrs. Kristina Reeves, PA-C,and Nurse Practitioner Mrs. KyleMaldonado ARNP-C. Kristina andKyle are always available to seepatients, especially for that last minute,“I might need an antibiotic” kind ofsituation.

Preventative, Communicative CareWhile the care at Trinity Family

Physicians is all about the back-to-

basics, one-on-one approach, every-thing else is pretty state-of-the-art! Forexample, patients can now log into apatient portal to access medicalrecords, request appointments or re-fills on medication, and even sendquestions to the doctors! All of theirrecords are digital, which means theycan send and receive records fromother offices within minutes whennecessary. They also send prescriptionsto the pharmacy of your choice.

Educating Patients to Stay WellTrinity Family Physicians and

their staff are focused on helping theirpatients feel well and stay well, whichmeans that education is one of theirtop priorities. As a result, the doctorsand their staff often offer health semi-nars on specific topics such as diabetes,nutrition, supplements and weightloss.

Weight loss is a popular topic atTrinity Family Physicians, and they’vebeen helping lots of patients learn howto shed those pounds the right way,and keep them off. Dr. Shirmoham-mad explains, “We spend time gettingto know our patients and we teachpeople how to eat properly, and we’rehelping people avoid taking unneces-sary medicine by teaching them about

the many natural and herbal supple-ments that we have available.”

Offering general vitamins foroverall wellness, sleep aids, supple-ments for heart health, safe weightmanagement, vision support andmore, Trinity Family Physicians offersthe NutraMetrix line of supplementsand vitamins right there at their office.Patients love the convenience of beingable to get natural health supplementsat Trinity Family Physicians and ratherthan guessing what to buy at a store,they can get what their physician rec-ommends.

Another way that Dr. Eldridgeand Dr. Shirmohammad reach out tothe community and patients with im-portant tips and information is withFacebook. “Like” Trinity FamilyPhysicians on their Facebook pagebecause there, the doctors let peopleknow if there’s a virus outbreak in theneighborhood, if the flu shots areavailable, and they also give helpfultools to incorporate wellness in gen-eral. Just recently, Drs. Shirmoham-mad and Eldridge created another wayto involve themselves in a communitywhere we have everyday heroes thatthey would like to recognize with theirTrinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay

Making A Difference Award. The firstrecipient of the Award will be an-nounced in the September issues ofNeighborhood News & Lifestyles, alongwith information about how you cannominate someone for the ongoingTampa Bay Making A DifferenceAward (winners chosen quarterlythroughout the year).

Using all of the tools that theycan, Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmoham-mad strategize with their patients foroverall health care, to help us meet thegoals we have, and encourage us tolive our healthiest lives.

More than that, they providepersonalized, professional care. I knowthat I can count on them when I needthem, and I’m grateful to have founddoctors like the ones at Trinity FamilyPhysicians, so close to home.

Trinity Family Physicians is lo-cated at the corner of Trinity Blvd.and Duck Slough Blvd. at 1817Cypress Brook Drive, Ste. 101 inTrinity. For information, log on towww.trinityfamilyphysicians.com orcall 727-834-8377. Trinity FamilyPhysicians is open from 8:30 a.m. –5 p.m. on Monday – Friday. Don’tforget to “Like” Trinity FamilyPhysicians on Facebook!


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