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

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& Lifestyles

See Chloes on page 62.

By Julie Kanehl

For many men and women,tanning is about much more thangaining a little color. After comingto the Tan Spa, clients feel moreconfident about their appearance,they feel refreshed, and they feelrejuvenated. Just a few minutesfrom East Lake and TarponSprings, the Tan Spa is conve-

niently located at 7813 MitchellBoulevard in the Trinity Commonsshopping plaza.

Tan Spa is celebrating its OneYear Anniversary, and let me tellyou, this place is hopping. Clientscome from all over town to steal afew minutes for themselves andthey look great in the process!The staff at Tan Spa is highly edu-cated about how to help theirclients get the best color possiblewithout burning, streaking oroverexposure. Tanning technologyhas come a long way over the lastfew years; in fact, tanning is a truescience all its own. Whoever saidscience wasnt sexy hasnt been to

Tan Spa! The outcome is a beauti-ful, golden tan that can be reachedin a short period of time.

Owner and CEO AmbriaHatcher has been in the tanningindustry for 15 years. After work-ing at different salons in the area,Hatcher moved her way up andbecame a corporate trainer for sa-lons in San Diego. There shetrained managers and district man-agers, as well as people who wereopening tanning franchises abouthow to properly manage a success-ful tanning salon and spa. Afterteaching others the importance of

The Tan Spa in Trinity Offers a Complete Spa Experience

Front (L-R): Maryann Cole, Ambria Hatcher,Lanna Stratton

Back (L-R): Amanda Sidelinger, AndreaFrancis, Sara Francis

Photo byAJ Tyrell

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Captain Dean Parks........Page 3News Briefs..........................4-5Calendar...............................6-7TCBY...............................10-11Thompson Dental.............14-15Summer Camp Fun...........18-19Elegant Touch Stonework..........22-23Area Rugs Direct...............26-27Action Fishing Adventures.....30-31Rizzotto Tax Advisory.......34-35AutoWay Cadillac.............38-39Bangkok Sushi..................42-43Wheelchair 4 Kids.............44-45Mulligans St. Pats BASH..50-51Classifieds..............................66

See Tan Spa on page 58.

By Katie Thomas

Every now and then you find abusiness full of heart, unique designand fun-filled passion for flair. ChloesCreations Florist & Boutique inTrinity, on S.R. 54, is a full serviceflorist and boutique that carriesbeautiful and unique handmade itemsperfect for gift giving (or as a treat foroneself!). Chloes Creations has glori-ous custom flower arrangements and agreat abundance of one-of-a-kind giftsthat can be personalized in any wayyou wish! When you step into ChloesCreations, you are in for a great shop-

ping experience,friendly and help-ful service and in-dividualizedcreations that aresure to make you smile!

Chloes Creations is celebratingspring fever and Mothers Day withbeautiful, fresh spring floral designs!Offering a perfect opportunity for youto check out the florist and boutique,Chloes Creations will be having a rib-bon cutting on April 23rd with food,drinks, music and maybe even a carshow! Just prior to Mothers Day,Chloes Creations will be hosting a

Chloes CreationsFlorist & Boutique

Handmade with Love!

class for kids that will allow children tomake special hand-made flowerarrangements and/or sand art thatevery mother will love. Chloes Cre-ations owner Tracy says, We loveworking with kids and the MothersDay classes are a special way to havekids involved in making their moms agreat, memorable gift. We will havesnacks, drinks and supervised creative

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Captain Dean Parks ClassicCelebrating A Captains Life

CorrectionIn the February issue, the phonenumber for S & W Kitchens was

incorrect. S & W Kitchens showroomis located at 4952 Ridgemoor Blvd inPalm Harbor. For more information,

please call (727) 328-4346or visit www.SandWKitchens.com

Read the corrected story:http://goo.gl/XGkQr

By Katie Thomas

On March 30th, from 11 a.m. 4p.m., a close knit community offriends, family and fishermen willgather to celebrate the life of CaptainDean Parks by participating in a me-morial fishing fundraiser being held inhis honor. The Captain Dean Parks

Classic will benefit the late captainsfamily, fianc Amanda Baty and theirtwo young children Marlee June andFisher, and it gives local anglers achance to gather round, fish, have agreat meal, drink a beer (or two),share fishing stories and honor DeanParks. The tournament will be held atMarino's Marina located at 286 Shore

Drive in Palm Harbor. A favorite bar-becue restaurant in Ozona, TheOzona Pig, will host an after-party.

Captain Dean Parks was a nativeFloridian; he was born in Dunedinand raised in Crystal Beach. Deanlived for his family, Floridas naturalbeauty and the adrenaline that comeswith hooking a big one. He receivedhis Captains license in 1998 and rancharters all up and down the WestCoast of Florida, making friends,catching fish and enjoying his liveli-hood.

Those who knew Dean recog-nized his love for the water asgrandiose, but the love for his familywas infinite. In June of 2006, Deanand Amanda welcomed beautifulbaby Marlee June into the world.Marlee is the spitting image of Deanand has her daddys vivacious

See Dean Parks on page 64.

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Community News BriefsTrinity AREA

By Diane Galemmo

Trinity Rotary Participates inPurple Pinky Day

The Rotary Club of Trinity isdedicated to the eradication of polioworldwide. On Saturday February 23,Rotary members educated customersat Sams Club in New Port Richeyabout the efforts to end polio as partof the international Purple Pinky Day.

In 1985, Rotary Internationalbegan raising funds in an effort toeliminate polio worldwide. Polio hasnot been a problem in the UnitedStates for many years, but this is notthe case in many developing countries.By partnering with the World HealthOrganization and other governmentand private groups, Rotary Interna-tional has achieved a 99% reduction ofpolio worldwide. Millions of childrenin polio-endemic countries know thata freshly marked purple pinkie meansfreedom from the disease.

Gentian Violet is a topical dyeused by Rotary International to mark

children after they have been immu-nized from Polio. This prevents dou-ble dosage. The Rotarian volunteerspassed out information about RotaryInternationals polio eradication effortand marked customers pinky with apurple marker as part of the commu-nity education effort. Trinity Rotaryalso donated $1,000 to the PolioPlusprogram.

The New Port Richey RotaryClub meets every Wednesday at noonat the Spartan Manor in NewPort Richey. Rotary International is anorganization of business and profes-

sional persons united worldwide whoprovide humanitarian service, encour-age high ethical standards in all voca-tions, and help build goodwill andpeace in the world.

Genesis School Food Drive Sup-ports Healthy Families Program

The Genesis Student Councilmembers held their annual cannedfood drive to support the HealthyFamilies Pasco-Hernando program.The students are elected by theirclasses and represent each grade,kindergarten through fifth grades. Thestudents join Student Council becausethey enjoy helping their school andcommunity. Students learn to helpthose who are less fortunate. By col-lecting and delivering these items, stu-dents get a better understanding of theimportance of giving, instead of tak-ing. They are proud of their service to

the people they are helping.It was helpful for the people that

are having a bad time. I am glad wegot cans for them. says Isaiah Perez,2nd grader.

Still No Fix for Thousand Oaks/Trinity Oaks

In September 2012 our publica-tion reported that the Thousand Oaksdevelopment, located on the north-west corner of Trinity Blvd. and LittleRd. in Trinity, had been plagued withunexpected flooding, dating back asfar as late 2002. County officials arestill plowing through solutions for thislong-term flooding problem.

A study conducted by the countyin 2004 found that the roads in Thou-sand Oaks were not built to countystandards; they were built too low be-cause the developers used inaccurateground water measurements takenduring a drought and were compro-mised by rising groundwater in certainareas, causing the ruts and potholes inthe roads throughout the community.Some retention ponds fill up quicklyand dont drain properly because theyare a few feet lower than surroundingwetlands.

Neighborhood leaders learned re-


cently that a key fix that could take sixmonths before construction evenstarts. Officials say the project is criti-cal. The project would be a newswale behind the CVS pharmacy at thecorner of Seven Springs and MitchellBlvds. The structure would connectdrainpipes under each road. Much ofthe basins water flows through thatpoint, which one county official calledchoked. Construction cost is esti-mated at $600,000.

Short-term maintenance effortsare being undertaken at various pointson the Duck Slough basin. Thecounty has been working with home-owners groups to clean drainpipes andother structures at various points alongthe basin. Homeowners groups arelargely responsible for such work, butsome groups put if off for severalyears. Ron Levi, president of thenearby Trinity Oaks Property OwnersAssociation, stressed that it is incum-bent on the Thousand Oaks Associa-tion to stay on top of their masterassociation to clean everything up.

Officials stressed that the im-provements would be designed to pro-tect homes and major streets in theevent of a so-called 100-year flood(the l00-year flood is more accurately

referred to as the 1% Annual Ex-ceedance Probability Flood, since it isa flood that has a 1% chance of beingequaled or exceeded in any single year)although they wouldnt protectagainst a storm of the magnitude ofTropical Storm Debby which dropped15 inches of rain in a 24-hour period,followed by several more storms in thenext few days.

Proposed improvements wouldhelp ponds drain faster and reduce thetime streets and yards are flooded. Analternative focus would be on eitherconstructing a ditch through a seriesof wetlands in the basin, or building abypass to route water west alongMitchell Blvd.

Pasco County officials say theysympathize with residents frustrationsbut emphasized there is no quick solu-tion to the problems that plague theThousand Oaks and Trinity Oakscommunities. Permits for majordrainage projects could take a longtime to obtain. The county must provethat flood control measures wontharm more people than they help.

Early Childhood Center Commem-orates Its 25th Anniversary

The Early Childhood Center

(EEC) at St. Thomas AquinasCatholic Church in New Port Richeyrecently celebrated its 25th Anniver-sary. And this childrens program hasbeen run for all those 25 years byCindy McKallip, a parishioner whowas asked in 1987 by then-pastor Fa-ther Thomas Earner to start a chil-drens daycare center at the church.

But McKallip didnt want a day-care center. She wanted to open aschool. Fr. Earner gave his blessing,and McKallip set up the school withtwo rooms, two teachers and 17 stu-dents, some of whom were the tiniestparishioners of St. Thomas AquinasChurch. McKallip, the programs ad-ministrator, had taught four years atSt. Petersburg Catholic High Schoolbefore taking a 10-year hiatus to raiseher two daughters. EEC runs fromAug through May, Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.

to 12 p.m. An early drop-off at 8 a.m.is available with extended stay until 3p.m. Special holidays are celebrated bygiving gifts to the needy. On Valen-tines Day, for example, McKallip saidthat all of the students families deco-rated shoeboxes and filled them withValentine cards, candy, and personalitems. She says, We delivered them tosome well-deserving elderly people at alocal Assisted Living Facility.

Today the program at the churchat 8320 Old County Rd. 54 has 90students, ranging in age from 2 to 5,spread across five classrooms. Some ofthe students are the children of previ-ous students. Some of the staff haveseen their own children and grandchil-dren pass through the school. Theprogram retains its Catholic core, withdaily prayer time, and faith-based char-ity projects, but its also welcoming tochildren of other faiths. Sometimesthere are visits from the pastor, FatherMike Lydon, who always comes with aguitar in hand to sing with the stu-dents. ECCs rates are competitivelypriced with schools of similar caliber.They are NAC accredited (NAC Ac-creditation offers early care and educa-tion programs the opportunity to

See News Briefs on page 54.


Community CalendarTrinity AREA

Tampa Bay Sentinels Public SafetyCharity Football Games

The Tampa Bay Sentinels are anon-profit unpaid Public Safety Foot-ball Team formed from members ofLaw Enforcement, Corrections, Pro-bation/Parole Officers, Firefighters,Paramedics, EMTs, and members ofthe U.S. Armed Forces. They play fullcontact football against other publicsafety teams from around the countryin order to raise money for local chari-ties. All of the proceeds go to theMacDonald Training Center.

Come support this tri-county(Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough) Pub-lic Safety football team!

2013 Game Schedule**Home: March 23, 1 PM vs

Cleveland Warriors**Home: April 6, 1 PM vs Or-

lando GuardiansAway: April 20 vs Orlando

Guardians **Otis Andrews Complex 2602

E Cherry St. Plant city, Fla. 33563**For more information please call

727-741-0142 or visit online attampabaysentinels.org.

Heritage Springs CommunityGarage Sale

Sat., Apr. 6, 8AM 1PMMulti-ple families participating in the Opento the Public garage sale. Gates openat 8AM. Location is 11345 RobertTrent Jones Parkway (Little Rd. turnsinto Robert Trent Jones Pkwy on thesouth side of Trinity Blvd). Followsigns to Heritage Springs. NOENTRY off of Duck Slough/GardenLakes.

Tampa Bay Mini Maker FaireSat., Mar. 23, 10 AM 6 PM

Tampa Bay Mini Maker Faire is a cele-bration of regional do-it-yourself(DIY) character and spirit. Celebratethe processes of learning and doing,and share discoveries, curiosities, in-ventions, innovations and ideas as in-quisitive, explorative amateurs.

Who will be there? Inventors!Artists! Foodies! Families! Futurists!

Techies! Crunchies and More! What will be there? Art! Music!

Inventions! Food! Robots! Machines!Hands On Fun for all Ages! Andthings we cant even begin to imagine!

Cost? Advance tickets online atwebsite $8/person ages 10+,$20/Family 4-pack Kids 9 & underfree (tickets $10@gate if any remain).The Tampa Bay Mini Maker Faire willbe held at The Concourse, 15325Alric Pottberg Rd. in Shady Hills, FL.Visit TampaBayMakerFaire.com fortickets. Follow on facebook.

PetWalk in Honor of Lucy Dobies Mar. 23, 9 AM2 PMJoin in

the annual PetWalk at Sims Park andOrange Lake Park, in Downtown NewPort Richey, to raise money for theSPCA Suncoast.

Event Festivities: A walk aroundOrange Lake; Adoptable Pet Parade;Best Dressed Canine Contest; CanineAgility Course; Local Police SWATMember & K9 meet and greet; Deli-cious food; Many wonderful vendors;A themed photo opportunity; Prizesfor each individual walker; Prizes fortop 3 fundraising teams!

Regional Medical Center BayonetPointPhysician Offers Presenta-tion on Colorectal Cancer- WhatYou Need to Know

Thurs., Mar. 21General andColon and Rectal surgeon Jared Frat-tini, M.D. is the featured speaker foran upcoming lecture on ColorectalCancer- What You Need to Know.

Although this disease can occur atany age, most people who develop col-orectal cancer are over age 50. Col-orectal cancer is the 3rd mostcommon type of non-skin cancer inmen (after prostate cancer and lungcancer) and in women (after breastcancer and lung cancer). Dr. Frattiniwill be discussing current advances forcolon and rectal cancer.

This presentation is sponsored byRegional Medical Center BayonetPoint and will take place at RegionalMedical Center Bayonet Point, RaoMusunuru, MD Conference Center,14000 Fivay Road, in Hudson, onThursday, March 21 at 3:00 PM.

This event is free to the public.Refreshments will be served. Due tolimited seating, reservations are re-quired, and can be made by calling(727) 869-5498 or 1-888-741-5119.


Medical Center of Trinity OffersWeight Management Class

Mar. 26, 10 AMMedical Center ofTrinity is offering a community educationclass called, Weight Management: Strivingfor a Healthy Weight. Classes are con-ducted by a Registered Dietitian on thefourth Thursday of every other month at9330 State Road 54 in Trinity.

The class will explore basic tips forliving a healthy lifestyle including foodchoices and balancing these choices withexercise. Participants will learn: Deter-mining a Healthy Weight; Calorie Con-trol through Balancing Calories In, WithCalories Out; Boosting Metabolism; Get-ting More Active. Seating is limited andreservations are required. For more infor-mation and for reservations call 727-834-5630.

Regional Medical Center BayonetPoint to Hold Alzheimers Family Or-ganization Support Group Meetings

Tues., Apr. 2, 10 AMNoonRe-gional Medical Center Bayonet PointsAlzheimers monthly support groupmeeting will be held in the Shoreline Cafeconference room. The meeting is open tocaregivers and other interested people todiscuss and exchange ideas as well as helpand encourage those who are involved in

the care for Alzheimers patients. Formore information contact Laura Arnoldat 727-863-0176 or Alzheimers FamilyOrganization at 727-848-8888.

Citrus Festival Dancing with thePalm Harbor Stars

Thurs., Apr. 4 & Sun., Apr. 7Arthur Murray Palm Harbor is pleased tobe hosting the 5th Annual Dancing Withthe Stars performance within Palm Har-bor Chamber of Commerce and OldPalm Harbor Main Streets Citrus Festi-val. In this performance, local celebritiesand community talent combine for weeksof grueling training that introduce ourstars to the exciting dances of ballroom fora competition where the proceeds benefitthe Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerceand Old Palm Harbor Main Street. Justlike the hit TV show, community mem-bers can vote for their favorite performersand influence who ends up on top.

The staff at Arthur Murray PalmHarbor is currently in training with theirdesignated local celebrities. Dance Direc-tor David Schmidt is training the Directorof Old Palm Harbor Main Street, DebbieThomas, and Chairman of the Board forPalm Harbor Chamber of Commerce,Connie Stewart. Kelli Snow, MarketingDirector for Palm Harbors Large Busi-

ness of the Year Chick-Fil-A, and BelindaForstner, Agency Assistant Administratorfor the Pinellas County Tax Collector, areunder the guidance of their instructor, RioRivera-Young. Candice Cunningham isteaching Jordan Myers, Chairman-Electof the Palm Harbor Chamber of Com-merce. Finally, Josh Lovetere, a local fire-fighter and paramedic, is training with hisinstructor McKelette Dowers.

In addition to the fierce competition,Arthur Murray Palm Harbor will be flyingin So You Think You Can Dance chore-ographers Miriam Larici and LeonardoBarrionuevo from Los Angeles to per-form a special Argentine Tango perform-ance at the Chamber of Commerce andOld Palm Harbor Main Streets CitrusFestival during the Dancing with the PalmHarbor Stars Preliminary Competition onThursday, April 4th. They are the winnersof NBCs Superstars of Dance, and havebeen featured on ABCs Dancing WithThe Stars and NBCs Americas Got Tal-ent.

The top three finalists will be an-nounced at the end of the preliminaries.They will go on to compete on Sunday,April 7th at the Main Stage at the CitrusFestival in Historic Palm Harbor.

Tickets and votes may be purchasedthrough palrnharborcc.org (click on the

Citrus Festival tab), or by calling the PalmHarbor Chamber of Commerce at 727-784-4287. Arthur Murray Dance Studioof Palm Harbor, Florida is located in theFountains Plaza at 34930 US Highway19 North and online at www.arthurmur-raypalmharbor.com.

Nar-Anon Family Groups MeetingsNar-Anon is a worldwide fellowship

for those affected by someone elses ad-diction. For more information about Nar-Anon, visit Naranonfl.org or call the HelpLine, 1-888-947-8885. Local weeklymeetings are:

Tuesdays, 6:45 PMAll SaintsChurch, 1700 Keystone Rd, TarponSprings

Wednesdays, 8 PMAsbury UnitedMethodist Church, 4204 Thys Rd, NewPort Richey

Mondays, 10 AM and 7 PMCrys-tal Beach Community Hall, 517 CrystalBeach Ave, Palm Harbor

Saturdays, 10 AMUnitedMethodist Church, 207 BuckinghamAve, Oldsmar

Tuesdays, 7 PMHope Cjurch,5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd, Lutz *Nara-teen at same location, day and time

Mondays, 7 PMTurning Point,6227 Sheldon Rd, Tampa


By Dara Tucker

Trinity became home to the firstTCBY Self-Serve on the West Coast ofFlorida on August 19, 2011, whenowners Patti and Jay Silar opened thestore with their daughter and Market-ing Manager Jenifer Silar-Mills.Opening a local TCBY Self-Serve fran-chise idea first came to Patti and Jayabout three years ago when they en-joyed visiting a TCBY Self-Serve storein Charlotte, North Carolina. Withclassic favorites like Golden Vanilla,Chocolate and White ChocolateMousse and many monthly rotatingflavors all at 96, 98, or 100 percentfat free its understandable why Pattiand Jay decided TCBY Self-Servewould be a great business to openback home in Trinity.

The Countrys Best Yogurt, orTCBY, originally opened in 1981, andis the countrys oldest frozen yogurtcompany. The company has highhealth and quality standards that alsoappeal to Patti Silar who is a retiredRN. Patti says, TCBY purchasesproducts that are of high quality.Fresh fruit is sanitized to meet TCBYrequirements, and we dont use frozenfruit because it turns to mush on ourtopping bar. Our canned fruits are intheir own juices instead of syrup.

Jay Silar adds, Our yogurts andmost of our toppings are also Kosherand Halal certified. We want to meetour customers needs.

TCBYs yogurt is delicious,smooth and creamy. The possibilitiesof flavor combinations and toppingsseem endless, but you may not have

known it has a great nutritional value,too. TCBY offers a number of yo-gurts that are considered Super Fro-Yos. A Super Fro Yo is a newclassification of frozen yogurt that setsa high standard for nutrition withinthe frozen yogurt industry. To qualifyas a Super Fro-Yo, TCBYs frozen yo-gurts meet or exceed (based on a 4oz., cup serving) having at least 3grams of fiber, 7 types of live and ac-tive cultures, 4 grams of protein, and20% DV of Vitamin D and Calcium.The fiber and probiotics in TCBY yo-

gurt help you feel satis-fied and aids your bodyin digestion, boostingyour general health. It isa great source of VitaminD and Calcium, whichare essential for yourbone and muscle health.The protein in TCBY yo-gurt contains aminoacids that help propermuscle maintenance.Eating healthy has nevertasted so good!

When you first enterTCBY in Trinity, you no-tice that its bright andcolorful atmosphere, in-cluding a light wall thatchanges colors with the

music, adds to the fun of getting atreat. The warm greeting you getfrom the staff, along with an offeringof a sample, lets you know that TCBYisnt just in the yogurt business, butthe people business, too. You choosebetween a 16 oz. or 25 oz. servingcup, and then decide on one of theirten flavors, a swirl of flavors, or even asmaller portion of multiple flavors.Nine of their flavor choices are softserve frozen yogurts (including the de-licious new Honey Vanilla Greek yo-

Serves Up Delicious Fun!

Owners Jay & Patti Silar, with daughters Kristaand Jenifer, and granddaughter Hayley at their

Grand Opening in September 2011


gurt, which has become a local fa-vorite) and one is a refreshing RubyRed Grapefruit sorbet. Their toppingbar has over 50 different toppings tochoose from, including fresh fruit,Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and kidfavorites such as gummy bears andchocolate rocks! You can top it offwith hot chocolate fudge, warm wal-nuts in syrup, hot marshmallow crme

and hot caramel. Another option isto ask the staff to put your creationthrough the Shiver Machine, to blendyour treat.

Be ready to quench your thirst atTCBY with their incredible soda ma-chine that can make over 100 differentsoda flavor combinations. Cakes andpies make a great take-home optionwith flavors such as Red Velvet Moussecake with White Chocolate Mousseyogurt on Red Velvet cake, toppedwith white frosting and red velvet cakecrumbs. Pies include Turtle Ripple pie,Cookies and Crme, and Peanut But-tery Fudge pie, which swirls chocolateand vanilla yogurt with ribbons ofpeanut butter on a fudge coveredchocolate cookie crust. This treat istoo good to wait for a birthday as anexcuse to eat it! Many cakes and piesare available for immediate purchase,and can be personalized.

Jay, Patti, and Jenifer are involvedin many community projects andfundraisers, like Taste of Trinity andLong Leaf Fall Festival. As a commu-nity member said, Jenifer Silar-Millsand her family have been a constantsource of support for our community.They continue to shower our studentsat Seven Springs Middle School with

opportunities to enjoy the oh-so tastyyogurt through organizing dine-outs,as well as gift cards for StudentAchievement awards. As for my familyand myself, every time weve visitedthe store, weve been greeted withsmiles, happiness, and delectable de-lights. All in all, we are so thrilled tohave this family (and their store) in theTrinity area. They can never, ever,EVER go anywhere!

TCBY provides the Trinity areawith a scrumptious and healthy yogurtshop that is perfect for taking the kidsfor a treat, birthday celebrations, ordate night. When you go make sure

to ask for a Rewards card that givesyou 1 point for every dollar you spend,and after 30 points you earn a $3coupon, or a stamp card that rewardsyou with a free yogurt up to $5 afternine stamps.

TCBY of Trinity is located at3140 Little Road in the MitchellRanch Plaza. They are open Sunday Thursday, Noon 9 p.m. and Fri-day Saturday, Noon 10 p.m.For information call (727) 375-1177. Visit them at TCBY of Trin-itys Facebook page for upcomingevents and/or visit their website atwww.tcbytrinity.com.

TCBY's friendly staff are alwayswilling to offer you a sample, or

suggest popular favorites


By Julie Kanehl

Thompson Dental at Trinity is astate-of-the-art family and cosmeticdental practice that has been a favoriteto many Trinity residents since itsGrand Opening in the Trinity Profes-sional Park five years ago. Since then,patients have been raving aboutChristopher J. Thompson, DMD andhis kind, professional staff.

Local resident, Gina Duffy, bringsher family to Dr. Thompson and says,Our dentist is awesome. He is verythorough, and welcomes any ques-tions that I have. She adds, The hy-gienist, Dominique, was the best Iever had!

Dr. Thompson is a second-gener-ation dentist, and was born and raisednearby, graduating from River RidgeHigh School. After high school, he at-tended Florida State University for hisBachelor of Science degree, and thenhe earned his Doctor of Medicine inDentistry at The University of Florida.Since then, he has been dedicated tobuilding his practice and staying in-

volved in the community. In fact, Dr.Thompson is an active member inmany dental organizations includingthe West Coast District Dental Associ-ation, the West Pasco Dental Associa-tion, the Florida Dental Association,and the American Dental Association.He is also a member of The AmericanAcademy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr. Thompson Keeps The WholeFamily Smiling

Going to the dentist is an easyand relaxing experience at ThompsonDental at Trinity, because the minuteyou walk in the door you are treatedlike a guest. The friendly and knowl-edgeable staff does everything theycan to make you feel comfortable fromthe moment you walk in, and thateven includes enjoying their compli-mentary juice bar. Their treatmentrooms are even equipped with massag-ing dental chairs, which instantly calmany nerves and put you at ease. Pa-tients are able to watch TV or listen tomusic while they receive treatment aswell, so when the appointment is over,patients are truly smiling brighter and

feeling refreshed.One of the things that make

Thompson Dental unique is Dr.Thompsons willingness to treat peo-ple of all ages, from infants whoseteeth are just budding, to adults whoneed dentures. Busy families love hav-ing one dentist to turn to for check-ups, restorative work and cosmeticprocedures. Its also a testament to Dr.Thompsons warm, whole-family ap-proach to dentistry, that people of allages enjoy going to the dentist atThompson Dental.

He says, A lot of dentists dont[treat] kids, but I tend to go slowlyand take my time. I like to be able toexamine everyone individually andtreat them in the way that I would ex-pect to be treated in their position.

Thompson Dental at Trinity hasthe newest technology like the ultra-low dose digital x-ray machines, whichgive off as much radiation as eating abanana. (Did you know that the potas-sium in a banana actually gives off ra-diation?) These digital x-rays are anexcellent tool, because any concernsthat the doctor may have can easily

and instantly be shared with the pa-tient.

Dr. Thompson says, We use digi-tal x-rays and intraoral cameras so thatwe can easily show you cracks or cavi-ties that we find.

Dr. Thompson takes a thoroughand conservative approach with his pa-tients, making sure that they are in-volved in every step of the process. He

Smile! Youre in Good Hands at Thompson Dental at Trinity!

Christopher J. Thompson, DMD


explains, I tell my patients what I see,and educate them on what I recom-mend, and then I let them decide.This no pressure approach sets Dr.Thompson apart, and puts his patientsat ease.

In addition to routine checkups,regular hygiene and oral cancer screen-ings, Dr. Thompson and his staff canhelp with a multitude of restorativeand cosmetic dental concerns, fromcavities and crowns to bridges and ve-neers. The beautiful thing about cos-metic dentistry is that it is an art formin itself. Dr. Thompson can take some-thing necessary, like a crown, andmake sure that it is functional, com-fortable, and even beautiful.

Dr. Thompson can create thesmile that youve always dreamed ofhaving by using bonding techniques,veneers, dental implants and more.Bonding is a relatively quick way torepair teeth while cosmetically correct-ing the way that they look. In fact, itsa perfect solution for fixing gaps,evening up your smile, filling-up acavity and even covering up toothstains. Bonding can last a long time up to 10 years, and is an affordableand attractive way to improve yoursmile.

If you are missing some teeth,dental implants are a permanent, com-fortable and beautiful solution. Dr.Thompson also can help with den-tures, including partial dentures, con-ventional full dentures, and evenimmediate dentures. Some patientsopt for mini-implants, which offerdental stabilization for dentures thatcan now snap right into place.

If you are interested in teethwhitening, Thompson Dental at Trin-ity offers two kinds of options fortheir patients. One is a traditionalteeth whitening by using trays that areespecially formed to match your teeth,and you simply add the whitening so-lution to the trays and use them asoften as you feel the need to. Anotheroption is ZOOM!, which is done inthe office. Zoom! uses a low inten-sity light that activates a specially for-mulated whitening gel to whiten teethby 6-10 shades in just about an hour.

Dr. Thompson says, Zoom!will last a year or more at least, al-though it varies due to a persons diet.Things like coffee, red wine, soda anddark fruit juices can affect how long itlasts.

If you feel that you need morethan teeth whitening to finally have

the smile youve always dreamed of,Dr. Thompson can make that dreamcome true. This is an amazing timefor cosmetic dentistry, because yoursmile can be completely made-over.He says, I enjoy the bigger cosmeticcases. Its a process that takes time,but in the end the results can be life-changing!

Thankfully, no matter what kindof shape your teeth are in, and nomatter how long it has been since youhave been to the dentist, there is hopeand a real solution at Thompson Den-tal at Trinity.

If you are a nervous patient, Dr.Thompson and his staff can offer Ni-trous Oxide, although Dr. Thompsonsays that most people feel comfortableenough that they dont find it neces-sary.

Thompson Dental at Trinitymeets and surpasses all OSHA (Occu-pational Safety and Health Adminis-tration) and CDC (Center for DiseaseControl) standards and accepts mostdental insurances. If you dont havedental insurance, they are offering anew patient special that includes anexam and x-rays for only $79.

If you are looking for an experi-enced and compassionate dentist who

can treat the entire family, ThompsonDental at Trinity is dedicated to pro-viding exceptional family dentistryand cosmetic dentistry needs.

Thompson Dental at TrinityFamily & Cosmetic Dentistry islocated at 2202 Duck Slough Blvd,Suite 104 and is open Mon.Thurs., 8 a.m.5 p.m. and everyother Fri. from 9:30 a.m.1 p.m.To make an appointment or formore information, please call727-375-2000 or visit ThompsonDental at Trinitys website atwww.TrinitySmiles.com.


4/2/2 2534 sf This home has formal Living & dining rooms w/soaring ceilings and 16" tile flooringthroughout for easy care. Kitchen has white cabinets w/pullout shelves and overlooks the family room.The master has two walk in closets and master bath has walk in shower, garden tub & linen closet. You'llenjoy the lanai that has a pool and a tranquil view of the forest. $299,900

3/2/2 1925 htd sf As you enter into the foyer youhave soaring vaulted ceilings w/crown molding, tileflooring throughout the formal living & diningrooms. Kitchen w/white cabinets w/pulloutshelves, solid surface counters. Kitchen overlooksfamily room w/tile flooring. Master w/two walk inclosets. Large lanai w/a park like setting and thishome offers a brand new roof. $224,999

3/2/3 2430 htd sq ft. This home has wood flooringin the formal living & dining rooms. Kitchenw/wood cabinets, solid surface counters, closetpantry plus more. Family room w/sliders to thelanai w/outdoor kitchen and pool. Master bedroomw/two walk in closets & master bath w/garden tub& walk in shower & linen closet. Move right intothis home with many extras for you to see!$307,900

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2400 htd sf 3/2/3 Wow! Model perfect! This home has been totally remodeled from the lace ceil-ing to the 18" tile flooring throughout! Fabulous formal living & dining rooms plus a dream kitchenw/42" wood cabinets w/designer style crown molding, stainless steel appliances, pullout shelves,lazy susan and much more. The kitchen overlooks the family room w/built in wine cabinet and slid-ers to the enclosed lania which overlooks the pool w/pavers. The master bedroom has plenty ofroom for all your pieces & master closet w/built ins. Master bath w/new cabinetry granite counterdesigner style raised sink w/spill over faucet. Guest bath w/new vanity w/granite counter w/raisedsink w/spill over faucet. This is a must see with so many extras it all can't be listed! $374,900


By Julie Kanehl & Kim Thomas

Academy of Dance Arts SummerCamps

Academy of Dance Arts is holdinga Summer Dance Camp that will keepyour kids busy and having fun whileschool is out. And it is the perfectopportunity for kids who are new todancing to explore different types ofdance in a fun learning environment.Regina Palazzolo-Vera, owner anddirector of Academy of Dance Arts,loves her job and takes pride in teach-ing her students to focus on theexpression and artistry of dance whilehaving fun along the way. Regina says,We focus on molding a well-roundeddancer so that the student is preparedto move forward and grow in the artof dance.

July 812, 9 AM2 PMThiscamp is open to boys and girls ages 510 years old of any experience level.Students should plan to bring a lunch.Snacks will be provided. The kids willbe learning new dance moves in a vari-ety of styles including ballet, jazz, tap,acrobatics, hip-hop and contemporary.

They also will enjoy arts and crafts, andwill even get a pool party at the end ofthe week at Miss Reginas house!

July 1518, 68 PMSummerCamp for Experienced Dancers ages11 & is a Master Class Camp whereexperienced dancers focus on contem-porary, jazz and ballet styles of dance.

Saturday, July 27, 10 AM2 PMOPEN HOUSE for New Registra-tion

Competitive Dance Team Audi-tions for new team members (2ndgrade & up) of the Academy of DanceArts Competitive Dance Team will beheld on June 22. Academy of DanceArts will participate in 34 competi-tions this year. If you are interested,please call the studio (372-2320) theweek of June 10th to get the date andtime for the mandatory parent/dancerinformational meeting that dancersmust attend.

Summer Camp is a great way tosee if dance is something your childhas an interest in and gives them theopportunity to make some new friendsalong the way.

Academy of Dance Arts is lo-cated at 2325 Seven Springs Blvd.

Time to Plan Summer Camp Fun!in New Port Richey. For additionalinformation, including the classschedules, please visit online atwww.rpacademyofdancearts.com orcall 372-2320.

Excel Creative Learning AcademySummer Camps

Excel Creative Learning Academy(ECLA) has a variety of summercamps that promise to be both educa-tional and fun! ECLAs SummerCamps are for ages 312 and are de-signed with your childs interests inmind. ECLAs goal is to provide yourchild with an engaging camp to keepthe summer brain drain from hap-pening! The camps are educationaland fun, interactive and hands-on!

All ECLA Summer Camps arefrom 6:30 AM 6:30 PM and the costis $75 per week.

June 5 - 7: Art Camp $45 (Three-day camp)

June 10 - 14: Exercise & Nutri-tion Camp

June 17 - 21: Little Sprouts CampJune 24 - 28: Spread Your Wings

and Fly CampJuly 1 - 5: Financial & Career

Camp (Closed on July 4th)July 8 - 12: Florida Adventurers

CampJuly 15 - 19: Around the World in

5 Days CampsJuly 22 - 26: Performing Arts

CampJuly 29 - August 2: Creative

CampersAugust 5 - 9: Space CampAugust 12 - 16: Under the Sea

CampExcel Creative Learning Acad-

emy is located at 9332 S.R. 54,Suite 204 at the campus of MedicalCenter of Trinity. For more infor-mation, email [email protected] or call372-4977.

Kellys Dance Academy SummerCamps

There is a different dance themeevery week at Kellys Dance Academy(KDA for short), where kids can dis-cover many different styles of dance,make new friends, and tap into theircreative side this summer. Owner KellyAlmeida, or Miss Kelly as the studentscall her, has been inspiring the dancers


at Kellys Dance Academy for over 16years. Her child-focused approach, herpassion for dance, and her stellar repu-tation have brought students to herstudio from all over town. Miss Kellysays, Our dance camp is designed forstudents who love to do multiple stylesof dance, or who arent really surewhich style they like. At our camp theyget the opportunity try more than onestyle of dance, and I find that theyoften come back to us in the Fallwanting to take a new class in a newstyle that they hadnt tried before.

Weekly dance camps are June10th August 16th, Monday Fri-day, 8 AM 5 PM, with extendedhours from 7:30 AM 5:30 PM foran additional $10 fee. There arecamps for beginner and intermediatedancers ages 513, and intermediateand experienced dancers ages 11-17.Dance Camps start on June 10th andcontinue throughout the summerbreak until August 16th. The dancecamp themes change every year, withthe exception of their annual So YouThink You Can Dance (SYTYCD)camp, which the kids get incrediblyexcited about because at the end ofthe week the winner will be crownedSYTYCD champion! Other themes

this year include Grease, Broadway,Spirit Week, Shake It Up, One Direc-tion, Taylor Swift, Austin & Ally, andJustin Bieber.

Camp activities include dancechoreography, free-style dance, artsand crafts, and at the end of eachweek there is a performance for theparents, and it gives the dancers agreat opportunity to show whattheyve learned and perform in frontof a small crowd.

July 1519Teen Dance Campstheme is named after the popularBritish group, One Direction. Aimedat more experienced dancers, the teendance camp experience will be moretechnical and have more advancedchoreography.

Early registration for dance campsis now until April 1st at a reducedprice of $70 per week. After April 1 tthe price will be $85 per week. MissKelly says, First time campers will re-ceive $5 toward their first week atdance camp!

Kellys Dance Academy is lo-cated at 8500 Old C.R. 54 in NewPort Richey. For more informationabout KDA call the studio at 727-376-7315, or visit their website atKellysDanceAcademy.net.


By Katie Thomas

Elegant Touch Stonework,located north of S.R. 54 just off ofLittle Road in New Port Richey,specializes in bringing fine European,quality, custom crafted stonework tothe area. From custom designed coun-tertops, furniture, fireplace wraps, out-door kitchens, cabinets and specialtypieces, Elegant Touch Stonework hasthe talent, experience and professional-ism you need when updating yourhome to designer status.

Family owned and operated,Elegant Touch Stonework opened inNew Port Richey in 2005. OwnersGordana and Danny Vujinovic movedto the area from Europe over 15 yearsago. When Gordanas father passedaway, the couple took over the familytrade. Keeping the family businessstanding reputation and quality workintact has been very important in thegrowth of Elegant Touch Stonework.

Gordana and Danny strive to

bring new projects into Elegant TouchStonework, while keeping the basicsthat built the business the same. Cus-tomer service at Elegant TouchStonework is based on quality, com-petitive prices and dependable work-manship.

Craftsmanship in Stonework &Cabinetry

Elegant Touch Stonework has agoal to provide their innovative talentsto clients in order to capture a design

that is unique and one of a kind.Clients work one-on-one with ElegantTouch Stonework to break the bound-aries of conventional design in orderto create a lasting elegant touch withinthe home.

Specializing in granite, naturalstone and marble, Elegant TouchStonework uses a variety of suppliersfor materials. You will undoubtedly beable to find what youre looking forwith the help of Elegant TouchStonework. The warehouse at ElegantTouch allows for craftsmen to hand-cut, hand-polish and hand-grind allnatural stone pieces in order to get the

perfect finish. If it can be made out of stone,

we can do it because our warehouseallows us to build quality, custompieces, explains Gordana.

Elegant Touch Stonework has alarge variety of stone slabs in stock atthe warehouse for clients to view; youcan get the exact look you want. Thereare many colors to choose from whenit comes to natural stone materials andthey are always willing to search forthe exact look that you want from oneof their many suppliers.

With recent business expansion,Elegant Touch Stonework is now of-

Elegant Touch Stonework, Inc.Made by Nature, Finished by Us

Gordana & Danny Vujinovic


fering custom wood cabinetry. Thecrew at Elegant Touch Stonework isworking towards including tile, traver-tine and other home renovation mate-rials at their warehouse. Gordanaexplains, We are working towards ex-panding on becoming a one-stop-shopfor all home renovation installationsand a supplier for materials.

Customers Appreciate ExcellenceElegant Touch Stoneworks focus

is on serving every customer in theright way. Home and business renova-tions can be chaotic when not dealtwith in a timely, organized fashion. El-egant Touch Stonework has a 5- to10-day turnaround time for all jobs

complete installationfrom start to finish! Thecompany takes pride inkeeping their workspaceclean and their cus-tomers feeling at ease.

With a staff dedi-cated to helping youevery step of the wayand assisting you in de-sign, you will get the re-sults you want and withthe friendly communica-tion of the craftsmen,youll learn throughout

the process of it all. Customer Betty K. writes, I just

want to tell all of you how pleased Iam with my new granite countertops.The gentlemen that did the work wereso polite and efficient, and explainedeverything to me. Betty said she re-ally appreciated how helpful the crafts-men were in showing her how to carefor her new granite countertops andeven helped her to choose the graniteand the edging that would best com-pliment her kitchen. She continues,They were so friendly and helpful andcleaned up so well so I never had anymess in my house. I would recom-mend them to anyone, anytime. The

price was right for me also. The coun-ters have made my kitchen look somuch more elegant and up-to-date.The kitchen looks richer.

The Richardsons, homeownershappy with Elegant Touch Stonework,write, Omar and staff, it was a pleas-ure to have your interest in our desireto purchase new countertops and sink.We were excited to see the projectcompleted and very happy with the re-sults. Your work went swiftly and welland we appreciate the advice on careof the granite countertops. Thank youagain for a quick solution. Everythingis beautiful.

Area businesses also appreciate thequality craftsmanship and the serviceprovided by Elegant TouchStonework. Broedell Plumbing Supplyon SR 54 in New Port Richey is veryhappy with the mutually respectful re-lationship they have with this com-pany, writing, We at BroedellPlumbing would like to thank ElegantTouch Stonework for all the hardwork they have done for us. From thefirst moment we met with them, weexperienced nothing but a pleasantand professional company to workwith. Not only was the showroom atElegant Touch impressive; each indi-

vidual that we encountered was cour-teous and sincere in every aspect. Theconsideration they showed in gettingour project completed and done toour satisfaction was truly appreciated.We are a wholesale/retail plumbingsupply company in business for over20 years and deal with service men,builders, designers and homeowners.Knowing the importance of treatingeveryone with respect we wouldhighly recommend Elegant Touch toanyone.

Elegant Touch Stonework, Inchas unique, custom products and awonderful, experienced staff. No twoslabs of stone are the same and thecraftsmen excel in bringing the naturalbeauty out of granite slabs and puttingit into your home for the perfect ele-gant touch.

Elegant Touch Stonework, Inc islocated at 7040 Osteen Rd in NewPort Richey. Hours are Mon. Fri., 8a.m.5 p.m. and 8 a.m.12 p.m. onSat. By appointment only on Sun.

View the portfolio of ElegantTouch Stoneworks all natural stoneslabs, custom crafted wood cabinetsand finished countertops atwww.eleganttouchstonework.com.Call (727) 848- 5336 for more info.

By Katie Thomas

If youve ever been to the storeshopping for a rug, then struggled tofit it into a sedan only to get it homeand find that it just isnt right for yourhome, then you know the frustrationthat comes with going from store tostore without any real satisfaction.Dont despair you will love shoppingwith Area Rugs Direct!

Area Rugs Direct provides aunique in-home shopping experiencethat is both convenient and enjoyable.Area Rugs Direct has exquisite andaffordable collections of area rugs(sizes range from 3x5 to 10x14)that are brought right to your homeor business, so you can see first-handexactly what they will look like withyour home dcor.

Area Rugs Direct is a great solu-tion when it comes to outfitting yourhome with area rugs. This companybrings its decorative magic to your

home, which allows you the conven-ience of shopping in comfort rightfrom your favorite chair. From helpingyou find the perfect match to deliveryand complete installation, Area RugsDirect works with you every step ofthe way for the perfect finish!

Owner Tony Mogavero came upwith the innovative concept for bring-ing the rug store to the customervia in-home shopping in 2005. AreaRugs Direct provides customers withdesign expertise and a great selectionof quality rugs through a shop-at-homeexperience that is like no other, allow-ing you to see how a rug fits in withyour style, aesthetics and personal taste before you buy! When you have theopportunity to see the rug in yourhome, you know exactly what youregetting, says Tony, whose profes-sional manner and friendly, trustwor-thy demeanor is greatly appreciated byhomeowners.

With Area Rugs Direct, you canskip the hassle of shipping fees, and it

takes the guessing gameout of how the rugs youchoose to outfit in yourhome will fit by allow-ing you to see, touchand properly match arug to your home beforeany purchase is made.Just imagine, you canactually get the perfectsize rugs for every areain your home to match,or if you like an eclecticlook, you can choosethe right mix of rugs.That is hard to findwhen you are out shop-ping and even harder to visualize es-pecially if you have to go to more thanone store. Area Rugs Direct providesan affordable solution to purchasingone rug or a houseful of rugs, thepriceless design expertise and in-homeconsultation that comes along withservice is unbeatable!

In addition to bringing rugsto your home, Area Rugs

Direct assists you in selection, layout,installation and design techniques.With a goal to exceed customer expec-tation, they take the steps necessary toensure quality service and satisfaction.You will first receive a consultationover the phone to ensure that your ex-pectations can be met including

budget, dcor, colorsand size. Area

Rugs Direct

Area Rugs Direct - Shop at Home - From Our Van to Your Home

Tony Mogavero, owner of Area Rugs Direct


will then set up a free, no-obligationappointment. This visit is to educatecustomers in options, styles and buy-ing information and even if the cus-tomer doesnt buy right away, theknowledge gained during this ap-pointment is invaluable. Once youhave taken a look at the wide varietyof rugs offered and make a decision,the Area Rugs Direct team will helpyou redecorate, move furniture andset up your room for installation soyou get exactly what you want.

The inventory is endless and con-tains all different styles: casual, con-temporary, retro, traditional andtransitional designs.

Our customers are always im-

pressed with our work, says Tony.We work with many individualdesigners that are licensed ASID(Associates of Interior Designers).Working directly with decorators,designers and window treatmentspecialists has provided us withexpertise in many aspects of design.

Odessa resident Jill E. Cotten hadArea Rugs Direct visit her new homeright after the family moved in. Jillsays, A total experience. We asked forrugs and received those and so muchmore! Tony was generous with thesharing of his decorating expertise,offering added suggestions regardingwall hangings, furnishings and paintcolors. His ideas were a welcome

bonus at the time of over-whelming activity!

Rob and Deb Scott, also ofOdessa, appreciated their shop-at-home experience and AreaRug Directs great prices. Tonyprovided a one-stop shop cus-tom solution that saved us twoof our most precious re-sources; time and money.

Lutz residents David Greggand Susan Bartlett also had agreat experience, Tony wasfabulous! He knew exactly whatkind of rug our home needed.

The rugs he suggested were perfect.And we brought him back for a fewmore.

Lutz resident Chris Decker says,I have purchased area rugs in the pastonly to return after they didnt work inmy home. Tony knew what rugs topull and what might look good. Hehelped me choose an awesome rug tomatch my sofa, love seat and armchair.It was a pleasure and no traveling backto return rugs!

Globally Aware, LocallyResponsible

When starting Area Rugs Direct,Tony recognized that many countries

break child labor laws, so he activelysought out manufacturers thatadhered to humane guidelines andwere monitored by Woolmark andother regulatory agencies.

Area Rugs Direct is A+ rated bythe better Business Bureau and A ratedSuper Service Award Provider onAngies List consecutively in 2011and 2012.

Tonys friendly demeanor andknowledge is something you wontfind in many places. He has incredibledecorating sense and hes always will-ing to share design ideas with cus-tomers. His passion flows into hiswork, making him a pleasure to bearound.

Area Rugs Direct always followsup and is flexible in working with yourschedule. Enjoy the affluent expertisethat Area Rugs Direct provides fromtheir van to your home!

Area Rugs Direct, LLC is ap-pointment based and is availableseven days a week for customerconvenience. Call (813) 505-3174or (727) 210-0900 for a FREEin-home consultation. Make sure tovisit www.ArugDirect.com for moreinformation and special coupons!

Area Rugs Direct offers a convenient, in-home shopping experience wherecustomers get to see how a rug will look and fit in their home before they make

a purchase, ensuring complete satisfaction.


By Katie Thomas

There is no other thrill that quitecompares to catching a big one! Theadrenaline that surges through yourbody when reeling in a nice sized tro-phy fish is a complete rush the bestkind of fight you can experience is outon the beautiful Florida waters whilesports fishing. Action Fishing Adven-tures, ran by Captain Mike Manning isyour shot to hook a big one and havethe time of your life on the glassy,blue-green Florida flats.

Captain Mike received his USCoast Guard Captain License in 1994and has run fishing charters from Ho-mosassa to St. Petersburg and furthersouth to Boca Grande. Captain Mikeis a Florida native, born and raised inNew Port Richey; he has spent his lifefishing the local waters. Mikes loveand passion for fishing led him toevolve into a flats fishing, inshore,backwater, near shore fishing guide.Mike knows the ins and outs of the

west gulf coast waters like the back ofhis hand and is well respected withinthe fishing community. Captain Mikesdrive to catch speckled sea trout, king-fish, bull redfish, tarpon and snook isinsatiable and has earned him a reputa-tion as one of the finest guides on theGulf Coast.

Capt. Mike runs an impeccablykept 24 Avenger powered by a state-of-the-art Yamaha 300. His Avenger isspecifically designed to get you on thefish from the backwaters to the nearshore reefs in the Gulf.

My boat draws just inches ofwater, yet offers a full transom and ad-equate freeboard to safely fish in mostany condition, explains Capt. Mike.A high thrust electric trolling motoris utilized in stalking wary tarpon anda push poll is used to creep up on tail-ing fish in shallow water.

Rest assured that Captain Mikesboat is outfitted beyond all CoastGuard Standards and decked out inthe best gear/tackle you need; youll

be safe and prepped to reel in thecatch of your life.

With a lifetime of fishing experi-ence and over thousands of fishhooked, Captain Mike is your localgo-to guide. He will host you on hisboat for a guided trip from as far northas Homosassa to as far south as BocaGrande. Action Fishing Adventures of-fers inshore light tackle fishing in theTampa Bay Area for snook, tarpon,redfish, kingfish, shark and grouper.

Mike knows the sweet spots aroundour coastline and you wont be disap-pointed in the amazing adventure youare going to have during his guidedtrip.

If you have ever had the chance toreel in a tarpon, then you know howaddictive this sport truly is. I caughtmy first tarpon when I was 16, offEgmont Key in St. Petersburg. Ifought that huge silver king for al-most two hours and when I finally got

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it in I was exhausted, happy, near tearsand full of adrenaline! I can honestlysay it was one of the best fishing expe-riences of my life and watching thatbig tarpon jump in an awe-inspiringdisplay of acrobatic twists was a beauti-ful sight that anyone could appreciate.Captain Mike says, There is nothinglike it when a bright silver tarponweighing anywhere from 100 to 200pounds clears the water by six feet.Mike visits Boca Grande during tarponseason every year and hooks the bigbeauties during competitive tourna-ments.

After many years of tarpon fish-ing I decided to keep track of howmany tarpon my clients jump duringtarpon season from April to July inBoca Grande, says Capt. Mike. Ithought this would be a great way toshow potential clients just how goodthe tarpon fishing is in Boca. Duringthe 2011 tarpon fishing season myclients jumped a whopping 513 tar-pon, with the largest fish over 225pounds! During the 2012 tarpon fish-ing season, my clients jumped 409 tar-pon. In 2012 there was a small declinein the fishing due to weather condi-tions, but we still did great. This iswhy Boca Grande is world famous fortarpon fishing. There is no place in the

world that you go and hook that manytarpon in that short of a time frame!

Fishing a trip with Captain Mikeat Action Fishing Adventures is a greatway to bond with your family, have afun trip with friends or show offFloridas natural beauty to visitors.Mike has been featured on Fox 13sGood Day Tampa Bay with RussellRhodes, Left Coast Fishing NationalSyndicated Fishing Show, and hasbeen featured in St. Petersburg Timesoutdoor column with Terry Tomin,Outdoor Editor Suncoast FishermansGuide and selected as a guide to writefor Capt.s Corner for St. PetersburgTimes sports column. Captain Mikehas the experience you want in a fish-ing guide and his fun, loving attitudeis a treat to anyone with a love for fish-ing or a desire to learn.

Call Action Fishing Adventuresfor an experience of a lifetime withCaptain Mike. (727) 243- 8918 ore-mail Captain Mike [email protected]. Visitwww.catchtarpon.com for greatphotos, fishing facts and moreinformation. *Mention this articlefor $50 off a full day of fishing.


By Kim Thomas

With the deadline for filing 2012tax returns looming, it is the perfecttime for those age 60 or older to takeadvantage of a flat-rate $69 fee to havetheir income taxes prepared and filedwith a company that is trusted forgoing the extra mile for its clients. Aswe age our tax returns become sim-pler, so why pay what everyone elsedoes? says owner, Ed Rizzotto. TheRizzotto Tax Advisory Group,founded in 2006 by Edward G. Riz-zotto, is much more than just a taxpreparation firm the company iscomprised of a team of experts in thefields of taxes, finance, insurance andlaw who are dedicated to helping re-tirees save money on their taxes, pro-tect their assets, and prepare for acomfortable future.

With an uncertain economy inour future, many retirees and babyboomers are concerned about whethertheir pensions and retirement savingswill last the rest of their lives. Whetheryou are already a retiree, or within fiveor ten years of retiring, you need toknow how to protect your money andunderstand how tax laws will affectyour retirement. In addition, there areoften legitimate adjustments that canbe made now to reduce tax liabilitiesof which many people are unaware.

Not Just For RetireesRizzotto Tax Advisory Group ex-

tends their $69 flat-rate fee for federaltax returns (state returns are includedif applicable) to government employ-ees and municipal workers, teachers,law enforcement personnel, firefightersand now active and retired militarypersonnel of any age. They also pro-

vide tax services to baby boomers andthose nearing retirement who may stillbe working.

With tax laws changing every dayit is nearly impossible for the averageindividual to keep up. Seemingly sub-tle changes in tax laws can make a bigdifference in tax liability, and thank-fully, not always in a negative way. EdRizzotto explains, It is imperativethat baby boomers who are age 59 or older, and still working be aware ofhow the Pension Protection Actsigned into law August 17, 2006changed the rules governing IRAs,401(k)s, 403(b)s & 457 plans andwhat they must know to protect themand their family.

It is also important for people toknow about recent laws passed by theDepartment of Labor as they relate todisclosure of fees within employer re-tirement plans. These fees now mustbe disclosed to both employers andemployees. Most people dont knowwhat they are paying in fees. I want tomake my clients aware of the laws.

The Rizzotto TeamEd grew up in Pinellas County

and went to work in the family con-struction business straight out of highschool. During that time, he alsoearned his Bachelors Degree in Busi-ness Management and, soon after, ob-tained the necessary licenses to enterthe insurance and financial services in-dustry. He started his new career as anagent for Allstate Insurance Company,where he worked for many years andwas promoted to Agency Manage-ment, responsible for overseeing 22agencies in Southwest Florida. Ed alsoserved as both active and reserve dutyin the U.S. Coast Guard for 13 years.In 1999, he joined a local retirementplanning firm, where he helped hun-dreds of retirees over 6 years. He en-joyed the opportunity to benefit thecommunity, and was determined tocreate a complete local business wherehe could help retirees save money ontheir taxes and better manage theirportfolios, so that they could focus onenjoying their retirement years andThe Rizzotto Tax Advisory Group wasestablished in 2006.

In 2009, Lorrie joined RizzottoTax Advisory Group as Director ofMarketing. Lorrie Rizzotto alreadyhad an impressive career in the market-ing industry. Specializing in corporateincentive and meeting planning, sheworked at Allstates Regional Floridaoffice for 11 years, and then becamean Independent Corporate MeetingPlanner with HelmsBriscoe, where sheachieved Presidents Club status inthe Top 50 in the country. Currently,she handles all marketing, networking,event planning, and the firms year-end client appreciation gala. She andEd and have been married for 23 yearsand have two daughters who attendMitchell High School.

Linda Snook, CPA and CertifiedFinancial Planner at Rizzotto Tax Ad-visory Group, has been helping indi-viduals and business owners since1986 to minimize taxes, protect retire-ment assets, and plan gifting and estateconservation strategies. Linda came toFlorida in 2000 after practicing inOhio for 14 years. She graduated fromOhio State University with a Bache-lors Degree in Accounting, and thenattended the University of Akron toreceive her Masters Degree. Linda hasa diverse background including publicaccounting, corporate accounting andwas an instructor for a local commu-nity college. Linda has served as com-missioner for the Pinellas SuncoastFire and Rescue District, as CitizenMember of the Indian Shores Admin-istrative and Finance Committee, asTreasurer for the Tampa Bay BeachesChamber of Commerce, and as Treas-urer for the National Association ofWomen Business Owners. Linda livesin Largo and enjoys spending timewith her children, biking, swimming,skiing and football.

Nayda Stern has more than 20years of income tax preparation experi-ence and holds the designation of IRSEnrolled Agent. This enables her torepresent Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup clients before the IRS. In addi-tion to her extensive tax preparationexperience with a national firm, shehas taught basic and intermediate in-come tax courses for those who learnto prepare taxes. Nayda is originallyfrom Buffalo, New York and is a grad-uate of New York University School ofEducation. She resides in Land OLakes, FL with her husband Alan.

Concierge Level ServiceWhile taxes are a large part of The

Rizzotto Tax Advisory Group, the ma-jority of their tax clients also utilize thefirms other services including invest-ments, retirement planning, long-term

The Rizzotto Tax Advisory GroupYour Partners in Tax & Retirement Planning

Edward G. Rizzotto


care, wills, trusts, annuities and life in-surance. Clients have access to expertsin the fields of taxes, finance, insur-ance, and the services of elder law at-torneys who can handle wills, trusts,and overall estate planning. Ed says,Clients like the opportunity we pro-vide to get everything taken care of inone place.

When people come in to see us,says Ed, the first thing we do is dedi-cate an hour or two of our time tocomplete an overall review that coversthe last couple of years, includinggoing over their tax returns in detail,studying their portfolios, and dis-

cussing their important concerns todetermine how we can help them.Then, at a follow-up appointment, wepresent a thorough plan for them.

The Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup provides conservative yet effec-tive advice when it comes to financialplanning and investments. Many peo-ple are concerned with the economyright now and preservation of funds isvery important, says Ed. Saving ontaxes, reducing taxation on social secu-rity and protecting the financial well-being of a spouse after anothers death those are things that my clients areconcerned about. Today, people also

want alternatives to CDs and moneymarket accounts. They are looking forsomething tangible and more clientsare investing in precious metals with usand other conservative investment ve-hicles of which they may have beenpreviously unaware.

Rizzotto explains that being in-volved with his clients in all the keyareas of tax returns, insurance needsand investments helps protecting theirbottom line. Weve had people whohave had other advisors and financialplanners who convinced them to makechanges, not aware of the tax im-pacts, says Ed. If there is an invest-ment or change that could cause ataxable event we know that up-front.

Client TestimonialsPalm Harbor residents Olly and

Vicky G. write, We have just receivedthe results for the first two years thatwe have had since taking your recom-mendations for an investment programto suit our financial and income needs.We want you to know that we are mostappreciative of your assistance to us,particularly since we have increased ournet worth each year while drawing theplanned monthly income from our ac-count, even with the sliding poor USeconomy. You have thoroughly dis-cussed, in detail, our financial positionand desires for our retirement years.You have answered our phone callspromptly and you have fully answeredall of our questions. Frankly, we havenever received such fine assistance andresults from any of the numerous con-sultants that we have had over the pastmany years.

Russ and Vicki, a couple fromPalm Harbor who retired in 1996, atfirst went with a big-name company.Unsatisfied, they started looking forsomeone who would be readily avail-able to them. Vicki and I got an ap-pointment with Ed, and he helped us

get things changed over on a Friday af-ternoon as the market was going downfast. We got everything changed overbefore the big drop in December of2007. As the months went by, we werevery happy and we felt very lucky thatwe contacted Ed and his Group. Welost about one-third of our retirementbefore we went with Ed, but we wouldhave lost two-thirds of it if we hadntswitched. We now have yearly meetingsto look at where we are and where wewant to go. We would recommendRizzotto Tax Advisory Group to any-one dissatisfied with their current in-vestment firm.

Ed and Barbara J. of Trinity arehappy they chose Rizzotto Tax Advi-sory Group. We have been very happywith Eds handling of our portfolio.Before Ed handled our investments,we were involved in a losing mutualfund, which Ed suggested we sell im-mediately and reinvest in a Fund sug-gested by him. This new fund pulled usout of a hole, and we give credit to EDRIZZOTTO. Ed is always ready tohelp. He has come to our home any-time we ask him, to explain some ofour questions. We have our income taxdone by his firm and never have had aproblem. All in all, our transactionswith Ed and his staff, have been noth-ing but exceptional. We do recom-mend Ed Rizzotto most highly.

Ed and Lorrie Rizzotto, and theentire team at The Rizzotto Tax Advi-sory Group, are very committed toachieving their clients needs and goalswhile providing the complete servicesthey need for a more secure retirementfuture.

The Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup is located at 3030 StarkeyBlvd, Suite 150 in Trinity, and inLargo at 1034 Belcher Rd. South.Call (727) 683-9119 or visitwww.rizzottotax.com for moreinformation or to schedule anappointment.


By Julie Kanehl

For well over a hundred years,Cadillac has set the standard in theUnited States as a premier American-made luxury automobile, and genera-tion after generation of car ownershave relished the idea of owning oneof their own. Cadillac was founded in1902 and has been owned by GMsince 1909. Cadillacs All-Star lineupof product includes cars, crossovers,SUVs and trucks. They are soughtafter for their clean lines, look-aheadtechnology and American innovation.In a world where cars are starting tolook the same, Cadillac blazes the styletrail with effortless panache. TheCadillac dealership in Port Richey, adivision of AutoNation, has been at itscurrent location, of U.S. Highway 19in Port Richey, just north of Gulf ViewSquare Mall, since 2003.

General Manager, Michael Stan-ton is very proud to say, We dontjust sell luxury cars, we sell Cadillacs.

Just the name Cadillac, or evenCaddy stirs a nostalgic feeling formany who grew up riding in their par-

ents and grandparents Cadillacs.They now have their own, or aspire tohave their own, and Cadillac truly livesup to its reputation. The Cadillacbrand is one that is unique, in that,there is no set demographic that wantsto own one; it crosses the board, setsthe bar, and exists as its very own en-tity.

The Cadillac isnt like any othercar; it simply is best at being a Cadillac.

AutoWay Cadillac Provides GreatValue, Selection and Price

Right now, the entire CadillacFleet is more advanced than its everbeen, and customers enjoy being ableto come to AutoWay Cadillac to getthe amazing value of a Cadillac, at fairprices, and without the tussle of hag-gling.

Mr. Stanton says, We have theflexibility to work with our customers,and we offer market-based pricing. Wego online and see what the market iscurrently selling for, and we try to beatthat price. He adds, We try to get asmuch done as possible before youcome to us, and by doing so we make

the car buying experience quicker andless stressful.

One customer recently wrote atestimonial saying, Some luxury deal-erships I have visited, have overbearingsales people. Not at AutoWay Cadillac.They were professional and courteous,and went out of [their] way to findme the right car and every availablediscount possible to get me the best

price. Whenever I come in for service,Im treated like a guest. Best store andstaff I have ever dealt with! As Mr.Stanton explained, the only pressurehere is in the tires.

AutoWay Cadillac has a large in-ventory of 2013 Cadillac vehicles tochoose from, and they start at just$33,095 for the new 2013 ATS Sedan,which offers all-new sleek styling, a

AutoWay Cadillac has Passion for Cars & Passion for People


longer chassis and the opportunity tochoose the right engine to serve yourdriving needs. Whether you are look-ing for the luxurious performance ofthe ATS, a full sized luxury sedan likethe XTS, the ever popular crossover inthe SRX, or a full sized SUV like theiconic Escalade, the Cadillac All-Starline up has something for you.

The 2013 Cadillacs are world-beaters in style, performance and tech-nology. Speaking of technology youmust check out the CUE, which is theCadillac User Experience. CUEs to-morrow technology is here today andis further advancing Cadillac .

Mr. Stanton described CadillacsCUE system saying, Its an Apple-fla-vored infotainment system. CUE isexactly that, giving drivers an interfacethat is both advanced and familiar, that

includes an 8 touch-screenwith haptic feedback, reveal-on-approach/proximity settingand other industry first tech-nologies that let you work to-gether. CUEs intuitiveinteraction assists you in con-trolling up to 10 Bluetooth de-vices. CUE also offersentertainment options like HDradio and SiriusXM Radio capa-bilities. The reconfigurable

gauge cluster allows you to choose oneof four different dashboard looks.You just, have to see this!

Every new vehicle at AutoWayCadillac comes with a 4 year/ 50,000-mile warranty and includes mainte-nance during that period of time, socustomers who buy their Cadillac atAutoWay truly get the most value andthe finest product for their money.

Whether you are in the market fora new Cadillac or are looking for apre-owned or Certified Pre-Ownedvehicle, AutoWay Cadillacs associateswill assist every step of the way.

One customer recently gaveAutoWay Cadillac a 5-star rating, say-ing, We bought our car over a yearago and this dealership still checks onus on a regular basis. They have beenawesome ensuring our complete

satisfaction.Mr. Stanton says, We treat our

customers like guests, with respect anddignity.

Get Cadillac Service Even WithoutOwning a Cadillac

Cadillac owners who have beencoming to AutoWay Cadillac in NewPort Richey for years will tell youabout their great experiences with theservice department, in fact, they morethan talk about it they practicallygush. Service Manager Frank Rodellihas a reputation that speaks volumes.In short, he is experienced, knowl-edgeable and honest.

One customer said, The servicestaff at AutoWay Cadillac was great,especially Mr. Frank Rodelli. He wasvery professional and pleasant to workwith. Sometimes when dealing withcar issues it can be stressful, but Mr.Rodelli made the whole process a posi-tive experience. I will definitely dobusiness with this company because ofthe great service experience.

Customers also love the fact thatthe service department is open 7 daysa week, making it easy to have workdone quickly. The service bay is cov-ered, which is an added bonus on hotFlorida days or rainy afternoons. The

garage is a showroom in itself, bright,beautiful and clean. The service staff istrustworthy and focused on providingthorough customer service, becausejust like Mr. Stanton says, Its ourpeople that make the difference.

The service department at Au-toway Cadillac offers a price matchguarantee on their tires, and they al-ways offer three ways to fix your car.Frank says, We like to give options.We give them a good, better, best op-tion, and let them choose.

Another customer that reviewedtheir experience at AutoWay Cadillacwrote, This was my first experiencewith AutoWay Cadillac and it couldnot have been better. I spoke withFrank Rodelli on the phone to makemy appointment and met with him formy first servicing. Frank went above-and-beyond to help me and I truly ap-preciate it. This is my first Cadillac andsurely will not be my last thanks toFrank and the staff at AutoWay.

One of the best things about Au-toWay Cadillacs service department isthat you dont have to even own aCadillac to have your car servicedthere! They repair all makes and mod-els of cars, so you can receive luxuryservice without even owning a luxuryvehicle, because in the end at Au-toWay Cadillac, its about people.

AutoWay Cadillac is located at9921 US Hwy 19 North in PortRichey and is open 24 hours a dayonline at www.autowaycadillac.com.The beautiful new car showroom isopen Mon.Thurs., 8:30 a.m.8p.m., on Fri., 8:30 a.m.6 p.m.,from 9 a.m.6 p.m. on Sat. and 12p.m.5 p.m. on Sun. Their servicedepartment is open Mon.Fri., 7:30a.m.6 p.m., on Sat., 8 a.m.4 p.m.,and 10 a.m.3 p.m. on Sun. Formore information, call AutoWayCadillac at 727-231-1230.


By Marcy Sanford

I really enjoy going out to eat butsometimes find it hard to find healthyoptions at restaurants. That is why I wasso happy to discover Bangkok Sushi lo-cated in the Northpointe Village onState Road 54. With its combination ofdelicious, flavorful Thai food and freshexpertly prepared sushi, Bangkok Sushioffers a huge variety of food that tastesgreat and is good for you too the per-fect combination!

The food at Bangkok Sushi is deli-cious and everything is made fresh to

order. The friendly wait staff is veryhelpful and the inviting dining room isdecorated with beautiful exotic statues,woodcarvings, wall hangings and orna-mental pieces many brought overfrom Thailand. Bangkok Sushi has beenopen since July 2009 and owner JohnChieopanich says he sees many returncustomers and enjoys getting to knowthem.

Thai cuisine is one of the healthiestfoods you can eat. In fact, several Thaidishes, such as Tom Yum Soup, havebeen studied for their incredible healthbenefits. Many of the fresh herbs and

spices used in Thai cooking - such asturmeric, galangal, coriander, lemon-grass, and fresh chilies - have immune-boosting and disease-fighting power.

If youve never tried Thai food youare in for a culinary treat, and if youhave had it before, you will find this tobe some of the best authentic Thai foodyouve ever eaten.

You can choose from one of the

scrumptious Chefs Specials like CrispyDuck, Volcano Chicken, SalmonPanang or Volcano Lobster. If you likecurries, they make delicious ones atBangkok Sushi including red, green andyellow curries, Massamun curry and myfavorite Panang Curry. They havenoodle dishes including Pad Thai thepopular Thai noodle dish of stir-friedrice noodles with egg, scallions, bean

So Delicious!So Good For You!


sprouts, crushed peanuts and tamarindsauce. At Bangkok Sushi they use verylittle oil when stir-frying or sauting themeats and vegetables in their dishes, infact many of the vegetables are steamed.

Bangkok Sushi has a section ofvegetarian dishes on the menu, plus al-most every dish can be made vegetarian.On the night we went, I had the Tor-nado Tofu and my husband had theYellow Curry with Chicken. Both disheswere a delectable blend of flavors. Youcan designate how spicy you want yourfood from one star coward,- to fourstars Native Thai.

In addition to the more than 40entrees for you to choose from,

Bangkok Sushi offers many appetizerslike egg rolls, spring rolls, dumplingsand satay, traditional Thai salads andheavenly soups. We had the wonderfulTom Yum soup hot and sour soupwith straw mushrooms, lemon grass,galangal roots, kaffir lime leaves, tomatoand lime juice and the delicious TomKha soup coconut milk soup withstraw mushrooms and lime juice.

One of the reasons Thai food is sotasteful is the herbs and spices used dur-ing the cooking process. A great Thaichef knows the timing of when to addfood and spices so that everything iscooked to perfection and the flavorsblend together. Becoming experienced

at Thai cooking can takemany years and most of thechefs at Bangkok Sushibegan learning the intrica-cies of Thai food whenthey were growing up inThailand.

Sushi is another greattasting and healthy optionwhen you are eating out.In general, fish provides alean source of low-calorie,high quality protein. Itsalso low in saturated fatsand cholesterol, making ita heart-healthy foodchoice. Salmon is especiallyhigh in omega-3 fatty

acids, which are linked to improvedcholesterol levels, lowered blood pres-sure and decreased risk of abnormalheart rhythms. Tuna also has omegaoomph.

The thin sheets of seaweed, ornori, which are flattened, cut andwrapped around maki and hand rolls,contain mighty minerals. Iodine, essen-tial for proper hormone function, isabundant in this dried sea vegetable.Youll also get the benefits of magne-sium, calcium, iron and folic acid fromeating rolls wrapped in nori.

The head sushi chef at BangkokSushi trained for many years at a five

star hotel in Thailand. He orders thefreshest fish available and expertly turnsit into edible, mouthwatering works ofart. John says most of the customerswho come to Bangkok Sushi order bothsushi and Thai food. You can start yourmeal off with one of their many spe-cialty rolls like the sunny tuna or thethree sum. If you want to make sushiyour dinner, you can choose from oneof Bangkok Sushis Sushi or Sashimidinners or you can pick and choose therolls you want from their extensive list.The sushi we had was fabulous. We es-pecially enjoyed the kanisu roll krab,avocado and masago wrapped in paper-thin cucumber slices in a rice vinegarsauce. Several of the customers I talkedto who were eating sushi said it was thebest sushi they had ever had.

If youre in the mood for a deli-cious, healthy meal, Bangkok Sushi isthe place to go.

Bangkok Sushi is located at16541 Pointe Vill

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