westchase - vol. 1, issue 7, september 2012

By Alexis Selby

Directly affecting your personal re-lationships, quality of life, and evenyour ability to go about a normal day,hearing is an important part of life andis something people often take forgranted – that is, until they experiencehearing loss. At Alvarez Audiology andHearing in Citrus Park they know howimportant it is to not only address hear-ing loss, but to be proactive about thehealth of your hearing in order to helpprevent hearing loss, and their dedi-cated team of trained professionals goabove and beyond to help you take fullcontrol of your hearing health! “At Al-

varez Audiology wehelp people live betterlives,” says Indira Al-varez, Au.D., CCC-A,owner of AlvarezAudiology.

James C. fromOdessa writes, “I be-lieve that my purchaseof Hearing Aids fromAlvarez Audiology hasimproved my quality oflife tremendously. I aman investigator for the State. Hearingthe little details can make or break acase. My new Hearing Aids have been amiracle. In addition to voice, I have

been able to hear buzzers on appli-ances, alert buzzers in my car and otherthings that I could not hear before.

The Business & Dining Magazine Directly Mailed To Over 13,000 Homes In Westchase & Surrounding AreasThis Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:

Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn RidgeForest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • Tree Tops • Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase

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Arry’s Metal Roofing......10-11

NNL Local Businesses.........14

Bayside Pool Service.......16-17

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See “Dr. Alvarez” on page 22.

Alvarez Audiology and Hearing –Take Control of Your Hearing Health!

By Katie Thomas

Satiating your palate in a hip,stylish atmosphere can be achievedclose to home at Mystic FishSeafood Grill and Bar in Palm Har-bor. A hidden gem, located onTampa Road, Mystic Fish offers lo-cals an exquisite and affordable din-ing experience. Understanding the

essence of the perfect relaxingevening, Mystic Fish captivates din-ers with a menu that is refreshinglyaffordable within a beautifully-lit,upscale atmosphere. Mystic Fish waschosen as a Diner’s Choice Winner2012 by OpenTable.com and hasbeen rated among Tampa Bay’s Top30 Restaurants since its opening in2001 by restaurant entrepreneurs

Eugene Fuhrmann and Doug Be-bell.

Mystic Fish gains its outstand-ing reputation by offering excep-tionally fresh ingredients that comefrom local providers at a price that is

a great value. Doug is the ExecutiveChef at Mystic Fish and is accompa-nied in the kitchen by his Sous ChefJustin Johns. Richard Fuhrmannmanages the restaurant and, along

See “Mystic Fish” on page 24.

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By Alexis Selby

Known as theboating and familydestination of theFlorida Keys,

Marathon truly is the perfect place to vaca-tion; conveniently located in the middle ofthe Keys island chain and situated withinclose proximity to world-class fishing

spots, spectacular reefs and many other ex-citing aquatic activities.

This past month, the NeighborhoodNews Family was fortunate enough to ex-perience first-hand the beauty thatMarathon had to offer, on our week vaca-tion to the Florida Keys.

Almost as important as the destina-tion itself are the accommodations, whichcan easily make or break a vacation – let’s

just say the house we stayed at was all wecould ask for and more; the perfect combi-nation of Keys charm and comfortable lux-ury living. Nestled on nearly three acres ofbeautifully landscaped property on theFlorida Gulf, complete with a tidal poolfull of wildlife and boasting breathtakingviews of the open Gulf waters and themost magnificent sunsets one could possi-bly imagine, the house was an absolutedream. Not to mention, it was located onthe gulf side, right near the Vaca cut, so wehad the best of both worlds – the serenityand peacefulness of the gulf waters and in-stant access to the ocean for fishing andsnorkeling on the coral reef.

Found abundantly throughout theFlorida Keys and the southern tip of thestate, the Florida Spiny Lobster is aseafood delicacy and just one of the manyreasons we decided to vacation to theKeys. Almost as exciting to catch as theyare to eat, Florida Spiny Lobsters provide athrilling adrenaline rush, from the mo-ment you see their antennae sticking outof the lobster holes to the time you havethem safe and secure in your net.

Waking up bright and early to thesmell of fresh salt-water air and the relax-ing sound of rolling waves, each morningmy husband and I went out for an earlymorning dive and the chance to catch

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PublisherTim Selby

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EditorAlexis SelbyAdvertising SalesJim O’ReillyKen BurkeAccounting ManagerDoreen SelbyBilling AssistantTina O’Reilly

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From The Editor Alexis Selby

See “Florida Keys” on page 18.This 40 pound, 54 inch Wahoo put up a good fight!


Community News Briefs

The Tampa Bay Water Ski ShowTeam will once again honor localfire, police and service personnel byperforming a special Patriot Dayshow at their home site on Saturday,September 8 at 6:00 p.m. This an-nual event has grown to become afan favorite.

As Southern Regional Water SkiShow Champions for the tenth yearin a row, the team will perform manyof the same great acts which earnedthem the title for so many years.Barefooters, jumpers, ballet lines andpyramids are among the many actsthat continue to bring world class en-tertainment to local audiences. Forthe Patriot Day Show special event,several community leaders will be onhand to pay tribute to our local he-

roes. If you can’t make it to the Pa-

triot Day show, be sure and markyour calendar for another Saturdaynight as shows are held weekly at6:00 p.m. through mid October.Special night shows will be held onOctober 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m. Allshows are always free! Shaded seatingis available and concessions are avail-able for purchase. Guests are also in-vited to bring lawn chairs to select aprime seat along the grassy areas sur-rounding the lake. The site is locatedat 130 Burbank Road in Oldsmar.

For directions or team infor-mation, visit www.TampaWater-Ski.com or call (813) 917-8354 or(727) 480-9365.

Tampa Bay Water Ski ShowTeam Honors Local Heroeswith Free Water Ski Show


hold every-thing – such as your keys, your phoneand your pup’s stuff like do-do bagsand treats – is essential; otherwise, yourun the risk of dropping it all on thesidewalk. At Dogism they have manydifferent styles and sizes of bags thatare specially designed with conveniencein mind. They even have bags that youcan clip onto your leash and fold-a-bowls to help your dog stay hydrated

on longer walks or trips. Dogs aren’t the only ones who

have goodies at Dogism. You can alsofind beautiful hand-made totes, jewelryand sandals that perfectly match yourdog’s leash and are great for all dog-loving humans.

Dog Toys Dogs are happiest when they are

playing, and Dogism has a wide selec-

By Marcy Sanford

Six years ago, Renee Russell andher dog Luey started training at a dogtraining facility in Tampa. They bothenjoyed it so much and Renee was soimpressed with the benefits Luey re-ceived from the training that shewanted to help others get the same re-sults with their dog. Today, Renee hastaken her love for dogs and her abilityto train and created Dogism – an on-line retailer of unique, high-qualityitems for you and your dog and per-sonalized training to help you get thebest behavior from your pet.

Visit www.Dogism.com, whereyou will find an amazing array of dog-related items for both you and yourpooch.

Dog Accessories With hundreds of unique items to

choose from, you are sure to find theright collar, leash or harness to fit yourdog’s personality and lifestyle at Do-gism. They offer plenty of styles, colorsand pattern designs and even sell fash-ionable flowers that can attach to col-

lars. Many of the leashes are not onlypretty, but multi-functional as well andcan be adjusted to different lengths,wrapped around your body or doubledup to walk two dogs.

Customer satisfaction is of utmostimportance at Dogism and everythingon the site is of the highest quality andis extremely durable.

When you want to leave yourhouse with your dog in tow, a bag to

Dogism – Your Dog, Your Style, Your Dogism!

At Dogism you can find a variety of stylish sandal designs thatperfectly match your dog’ leash and collar.


tion of Frisbees and rubber toys thatare durable enough to withstand eventhe most playful pup. Renee’s dog, Bai-ley, loves to play fetch and tug. Her fa-vorite toy at Dogism is the PocketDisc. These multi-colored discs aremade of 100% cotton – this means noplastic for your dog to break so youdon’t have to worry about theirmouths being hurt by sharp edges. Infact, these toys are veterinarian-ap-proved and highly recommended as thecrochet weave acts as dental floss onyour dog's teeth. They are tough,durable, washable and easy to stuff intoa pocket or tote bag and the bright col-ors and striking design are truly

unique. All dogs, regardless of age or

breed, need mental stimulation andoutlets for their energy throughout theday. At Dogism they have dog toys forjust that. Toys like the pooch ball andtreat house provide mental stimulationfor your dog when it is stuck insidewithout anything to do.

Quality and satisfaction is alwaysguaranteed, as Renee hand picks all ofthe items that that can be found at Do-gism and can help you find accessoriesand products that are specific to yourdog, its personality and its needs.

Dog Training When it comes to training, Renee

uses the same individualized approach

for each and every dog. She real-izes that no two dogs are alikewhen it comes to personalitiesand understands that the trainingapproach that works for one dogmay not be successful for an-other; which is why she meetswith each of her clients for a freeconsultation to talk to themabout their dog, his/her currentbehavior and the type of behaviorthe dog owner is hoping for. Shealso gets information about thedog’s day-to-day activities andthe home environment.

Using this information, Renee tai-lors a dog training plan geared specifi-cally for your dog. Penny Noriega says,“Renee Russell of Dogism Traininghelped me with a problem I was havingwith a foster poodle. She observed himand his behavior and recommendedsome actions I could take to distracthim or reduce his excitement. Weworked with him until he could calmlymeet other dogs. I will definitely useher again when other foster poodleshave behavior issues.”

Renee offers a full range of train-ing options for pooches of all ages,from puppies to full-grown dogs, whoare in need of obedience or potty train-ing. She can also help to redirect an ag-

gressive or reactive dog. In addition tobehavior training, Renee helps individ-uals train their dogs for shows or com-petitions.

When Linda Fontan was havingagility and behavior issues with her dogBlossom she turned to Renee for help.“Renee provided me with one-on-onetips on what was causing these prob-lems and gave me advice on how to re-solve them,” states Linda. “This is notthe only time Renee has assisted mewith agility and behavior issues. I canalways count on her.”

If your dog’s behavior isn’t whereyou want it to be, Renee’s private train-ing will help set your dog up to suc-ceed. Some dogs only have a fewbehavior issues they need help with andsome have more, which is why Reneetailors her training specifically to meetthe needs of each individual and dogand does not have a minimum or maxi-mum number of training sessions. Shewill work with you and your dog untilthe situation is resolved.

Whether it is dog training or ac-cessories, Dogism can help you find ex-actly what you need.

For more information on Do-gism please call (813) 335-4533,email [email protected] orvisit www.Dogism.com.

Dogism has a wide selection of dog toys,including the Pocket Disc, as featured

above. These multi-colored discs are madeof 100% cotton and are as tough and

durable as they are trendy. Order yourstoday from www.Dogism.com.


borough, Pinellasand Pasco Coun-ties.

CustomClosets

A closet re-designed by MoreSpace Place is trulywonderful. Imaginehaving room for allof your clothes,shoes and acces-sories and just thinkof the time youcould save if youwere able to findthe one piece youwere looking forquickly.

The closet systems from MoreSpace Place are designed specificallyfor you by their experienced customcloset designers and are available withtons of popular features and hard-to-find accessories. They offer both wallhung systems and floor-based systemsin composite, all wood or a combina-tion of materials and you can easily ad-just all of the shelves and hanging rodsin your custom closet, so when yourneeds change, you can adapt easily.

Custom Closets aren’t just forclothes either – think about how much

smoother your life would be with awell-organized pantry, craft closet orlaundry area.

Home Offices Looking at samples of the More

Space Place home offices, I can imag-ine myself easily finding the file I needand working much more efficiently.Their modular components can becustomized to meet individual needsto create a home office that worksaround you. They can even help youget dual functionality out of a room,

By: Marcy Sanford

Do you have enough space? I did-n’t think I did, but after one talk withthe design professionals at More SpacePlace, I am now convinced that withtheir help the space I do have can bemade more organized and beautiful. Itwas then that I realized, maybe I dohave enough space; maybe I am justnot using it efficiently. As America’sforemost wall bed, customized closet,garage organization, and entertain-ment center retailer, More Space Placehas hundreds of options for you tochoose from and can help redesignyour house and turn any room into a

magnificent, multipurpose masterpiecethat fully utilizes all of the space inyour home or office.

Starting off as a single retail loca-tion in the early 1980s, More SpacePlace has consistently expandedthroughout the years due to their highlevel of quality customer service, andextensive selection of state-of-the-artproducts. Even today, the companycontinues to grow and has nearly 40stores that are locally owned and oper-ated by members of the communitiesin which they serve. This particularfranchise of More Space Place has twoconvenient locations – Palm Harborand Pinellas Park – and services Hills-

Space Saving Solutionsfor Every Room

so if you need your home office to alsodouble as a spare bedroom, they canhelp you create space utilizing storagecomponents and special features likewall beds.

Wall Beds If like me, your home office is

also a spare bedroom, you probablyhave the same problem I do – the bedtakes up most of the room. After myvisit to More Space Place, I realizedthat my home office/guest room canhave ample room for me to workwhen guests aren’t in town and canlook like it should be in a designermagazine with the simple addition of a

wall bed. More Space

Place is America’s#1 Murphy Bed re-tailer and for goodreason – they offerthe most comfort-able wall beds youcan find, availablein such a wide vari-ety of options thatyou are sure to findone that will fit per-fectly with yourhome and lifestyle.Whether you wantto offer out-of-town guests a relax-

ing, charming place to stay or needextra space in a child’s room, MoreSpace Place can help you find the wallbed to fit your needs.

The lovely cabinetry that hidesyour wall bed can also include book-shelves and cabinets for storing linensand other items. You can see samplesand videos of More Space Place’s wallbeds and how easily they blend in andwork at www.MoreSpacePlace.com.

Garage Systems With a little help and redesign

from the professionals at More SpacePlace, your garage can become an area


you’ll be proud toshow off and onewhere you’ll be ableto find the tools,decorations or out-door gear you’relooking for quickly,instead of spendingprecious free timesearching throughboxes and stacks ofhousehold items.

More SpacePlace offers an ex-tensive selection ofcustomized garage organization sys-tems, including garage storage racksand specialized hanging garage wallcabinets. The floor-mounted systemsare available in many standard depthsand heights and the wall-hung systemscan be adjusted to fit any height.

More Space Place uses top-of-the-line materials that will not warp or sagso your garage will stay organized andattractive for many years to come.

Kitchen Organization andRemodeling

If the main chore in your kitchenisn’t cooking food, but instead search-ing for all the ingredients you need,More Space Place has a solution.Using their expertise in design and or-ganization, the professionals at MoreSpace Place can help you to create agorgeous, organized kitchen that willmake cooking and entertaining abreeze.

In addition, if your kitchen opensup to your family room, they can up-date the kitchen cabinets to blendseamlessly with the furniture in yourfamily room and can even save youmoney on kitchen remodeling byresurfacing your cabinets instead of re-placing them. As with all of their cabi-nets and storage solutions, MoreSpace Place has an amazing variety ofmaterials and finishes to choose from,including their newest design - a beau-tiful contemporary Italian-style

kitchen. Whether you have one room or

multiple areas in your house whereclutter is driving you crazy, MoreSpace Place can help you get a beauti-ful, organized, functional home. Withhundreds of options to choose fromand custom staining available, theirtalented designers can create a designfor you that will enhance your home.More Space Place is based in theTampa area and all the cabinetry andshelving is made here at their manu-facturing and national support centerso you know it is top quality.

The professionals at More SpacePlace will help to custom design thespace-saving project of your dreamsand will work with your budget tohelp you turn your wasted space into astunning multipurpose masterpiecethat the whole family can enjoy.

The Palm Harbor Design ShowRoom is located at 33136 U.S. 19in Palm Harbor and can be reachedby phone at (727) 773-9888. ThePinellas Park Outlet Center, locatedat 3900 78th Ave N. in St. Peters-burg can be reached at (727) 507-9799. Hours for both locations areMon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. andSat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with addi-tional hours available by appoint-ment. They are closed on Sun. Formore information or to see picturesand videos visit their web sitewww.MoreSpacePlace.com.


Arry’s Roofing Services, Inc. and the Advantages of Owning a Metal RoofBy: Katie Thomas

James "Arry" Housh has been ac-tively involved in the roofing industryfor thirty years. Alongside his wifeBecky Housh and with the help oftheir two sons Stephen and Matthew,he runs the reputable Arry's Roofing,a company dedicated to providingquality craftsmanship and exceptionalcustomer service. The Housh family'sdedication has enabled Arry's Roofingto expand their small, honorable andtrustworthy family-run business intothe well-known and trusted companyit is today; servicing residential, com-mercial and industrial projects with

value and integrity.I recently spoke to Matt regard-

ing metal roofing and the benefits itprovides homeowners. Arry’s Roofingfully supports the advantages of metalroofing. The crew at Arry’s Roofingare specialists in metal roofing, andArry’s in-house custom sheet metalshop allows metal roofing specialists tocustomize your roof to be an exact fitfor your house and your designs.

Matt says, “Metal roofing is moreof a craftsmanship and an art, similarto tile. In the early 2000s we saw theadvantages of metal roofing andstarted our metal roofing shop, trainedour guys specifically in metal roofing

and began tocreate a reputa-tion of beingmetal roofingspecialists.”

MetalAdvantages

Metalroofing isknown to beinitially moreexpensive thanother roofingtypes at first glance, but in the longrun metal roofing can save homeown-ers money due to its durability, energy

efficiency and ability to increase theresale value of your home.

Matt explains that the averagelifespan of a non-metal roof is sev-enteen years; whereas metal roofingis proven to last 2-3 times longerwith fewer repairs than other typesof roofing materials. When installedby the right metal roof specialists,metal roofing can last for longerthan 50 years with little mainte-nance. Having a metal roof is ex-tremely beneficial, especially in

Florida, because there is no other roofcomposite that is as strong and asdurable as a metal roof, which if in-stalled properly can effectively with-stand the harsh Florida winds andstorms.

If you are a homeowner and areseeking out a way to reduce the priceof your energy bill and would like tobuild a roof with energy-saving mate-rial, Arry’s Roofing recommends youlook into getting a metal roof. Metalroofing is economically sustainable andbetter for the environment than manytraditional types of materials, such aspetroleum-based shingles.

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Arry's Roofing is proactive and in-novative; keeping up to date by fur-thering their education regularly. Mattsays, “We use new products that aresafe. By keeping on top of what is of-fered, we are able to bring our cus-tomers cleaner, better, and saferproducts." Arry’s wants to let it beknown that they are specialists in metalroofing and fully support the productthey use because of the many advan-tages it offers homeowners.

The installation of reflective metalroofing can save you up to 40 percentin cooling costs. Arry’s Roofing has allthe knowledge necessary to help you

find the right metal roof that will notonly look beautiful on your home, butwill also be an asset in saving youmoney and cutting energy costs. Arry’sRoofing has answers to any questionsregarding the advantages of metalroofing and is prepared to help youmake the best decisions regarding yourhome’s roof.

Arry's Roofing Services, Inc. islocated at 770 North Grosse Ave. inTarpon Springs. For more informa-tion or to schedule a consultation,please call (727) 938-9565 or visitwww.ArrysRoofing.com.


Helping the Local CommunityBecome Stronger & More Prosperous!

By Matthew Selby

The Neighborhood News &Lifestyles is the exclusive local businessand community event source for theWest Central Florida Area. Our freepublication is delivered locally to Trin-ity, East Lake, Lutz/Odessa/Land O’Lakes and the Westchase Area everysingle month with one goal in mind –to help our local economy thrive inthese tough economic times by get-ting the community excited to spendmoney in their own backyard. We re-ally take pride in helping small busi-nesses “brand” themselves in ourcommunities and we have a specialplace in our hearts for all of them.

We, ourselves, are a small busi-ness. We are not corporate media byany means. In fact, even though TheNeighborhood News & Lifestyles printsand mails nearly 70,000 copiesmonthly, our entire company is com-prised of our family members and afew close friends, many of which havebeen working with us for over adecade! We are a close-knit group thatworks together with one significantmission in mind – to help local com-munities become stronger and moreprosperous.

We are proud to say that there isabsolutely no other form of advertis-

ing that helps these small businessesreach their target markets like we doand The Neighborhood News &Lifestyles understands that most busi-nesses just don’t have the financialmeans for a huge advertising budget,so we do everything in our power toget each business in front of the mosteyes as possible.

Not only do we have our printmagazine, but now we even have anonline magazine that helps businessesconnect to people all over the country.Some of our more specialized advertis-ers have even received business fromcustomers who live out of state due toour online presence! Just think of howmany people nationally, Google differ-ent types of businesses every day. Ourstories show up on those Googlesearches, thanks to our highly skilledstaff working diligently on search en-gine(such as Google, Yahoo, Bing andmore) optimization.

The Goal of the NeighborhoodNews & Lifestyles is to keep you, ourreaders, up-to-date on what is happen-ing close to where you live and giveyou an in-depth, personal look intothe businesses who call your commu-nity home. We are proud to be a partof your community and look forwardto serving this beautiful area for manyyears to come.

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By Dara Tucker

For many homeowners, the poolis the largest investment you’ll makein your house. In the Tampa Bayarea, it’s also where you’re likely tospend a lot of your free time. Ofcourse you’ll want to carefully choosewho you hire to maintain and protectyour investment. Bayside Pool Serv-ices is professional, reliable and hasbeen providing quality care to poolsin our area’s homes and businessesfor more than 20 years. Bayside PoolService is a licensed and insured com-pany offering complete swimmingpool services including cleaning,maintenance, repair, remodeling andemergency service.

Bayside Pool Services’ profes-sional team starts with owner FrankMast, who earned his Bachelors De-gree in Engineering and Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA) fromNew York Institute of Technology(NYIT), in New York. Frank, origi-nally from New York, owned busi-nesses and began raising his son inVirginia before settling in Florida.

He would bring his son, Frankie, anavid motocross biker, to Florida forcompetitions. Because of our greatweather, motocross can be a year-round sport in Florida. It didn’t takelong for the Florida lifestyle to growon Frank, and that’s when he found asolid business that he could continueto grow, Bayside Pool Service.Frank’s attention to technical detailcompliments operations managerMarty Hutfilz’s 40 years of experi-ence in the pool service industry.

Bayside Pool Service provides

Bayside Pool Service Has Kept Area Pools Pristine for 20 Years!

weekly pool and spa care by experi-enced, uniformed professionals.They service Pinellas, Hillsboroughand Pasco Counties – 26 zip codes inall. When one of their fleet of eightprofessional trucks arrives at yourpool it’s obvious they are a companycommitted to quality service. Theirtechnicians alone have over 100 yearscombined experience in the industry!They are educated in using the cor-rect chemicals for your pool’s needs,and if a problem comes up with the

work they’ve done, they’ll come outand make it right without chargingan extra call-out fee.

Bayside Pool Service stands be-hind its work. Within 48 hours ofyour call someone will be at yourhome or business to care for yourpool, and if there’s an emergencyBayside Pool Service will respondwithin 24 hours, even on weekends(weekend emergency calls may incuran extra charge). Because each cus-tomer and pool is different they strive


to have the same technician cleaningand servicing the same pools eachweek on the same day and time. Thisallows the technician to become ac-customed to the customer and theirpool. Commercial and communityswimming pools have their ownneeds and requirements, so BaysidePool Service tailors swimming poolcleaning and maintenance programsto meet the health and safety regula-tions, budget, and service schedulingof each pool.

Frank explains other ways Bay-side Pool Service goes above-and-be-yond for their customers, “With nocontracts or long-term obligationsour prices are easy and affordable.Our prices include all pool and spachemicals. We don’t try to up-sellour customers. Instead, we providethem what they need, giving themthe best for their value. We alsodon’t bill you before, but at the endof the month, after our service hasbeen provided so we can ensure ourcustomers’ satisfaction. These aresome of the reasons we’ve been ratedan A company from our customersfor the past four years on Angie’sList.”

There are three different options

available when you choose BaysidePool Service to keep your pool look-ing its best. A premium weekly test-ing and cleaning service includeschecking and adjusting chemicals,skimming pool and spa surfaces, vac-uuming pool, emptying pool andpump baskets, checking water levels,brushing wall and cleaning tiles (ifnecessary), cleaning or backwashingcartridge filter as needed and check-ing equipment for proper operation.You could also choose the option of aweekly testing of pool and spa with acleaning every two weeks, or aweekly chemical and skim servicewhich does not include pool or spavacuuming or cleaning service. Ifyou’ve purchased a home with an ex-isting pool that’s been neglected,Bayside Pool Service can get it backto working order. Frank says, “Wetake pools with tadpoles, fish, com-pletely green with algae, and makethem crystal clear again.”

Customer Dawn Frier says, “Wehave been with Bayside Pool Servicefor seven years, ever since we movedto Florida. Besides providing the or-dinary pool services, Marty has beenable to respond to emergencies, in-cluding fixing our pool pump, drain-

ing the pool, cleaningmold from the sidesof the pool, cleaningout sand from ourpool after sandingpavers in time for ourparty, and generaltrouble shooting. Inaddition, he had acontactor whoquickly helped us tofix the structureholding pavers upthat were caving. Heis responsive and reli-able. We appreciatethis service that is sohard to come bythese days.”

In addition toproviding a qualityservice for 20 years,Bayside Pool Service also gives backto the communities it serves. Mostrecently, the company sponsored Wa-terchase’s Movie Night at the Poolfeaturing Dolphin Tale and theClearwater Marine Aquarium.

Frank and his team have a sin-cere commitment to make their cus-tomers happy, even beyond happy.“That’s what we do,” explains Frank.

Visit Bayside Pool Service’s atwww.BaysidePoolService.com, orcontact Frank or Marty at (727)408-5242 or you can [email protected] torequest an inspection and cus-tomized plan to maintain yourhome or community swimmingpool and spa.

Frank Mast & his son Frankie

some lobsters – we had great success, andfound some of the biggest lobsters we hadever seen!

Another reason we chose the FloridaKeys was for the deep-sea fishing, as theKeys offer some of the most diverse andplentiful sport fishing in the world. Ourfish of choice was the Dorado (betterknown as Mahi Mahi) – in my opinionone of the most exciting fish to catch andcertainly one of the best tasting – andwithin two days of fishing we had enoughMahi Mahi to feed the entire family, all 14

of us, and were even left with a plentifulamount to take home.

Wahoo, one of the fastest fish in theocean – reaching record speeds of nearly50 mph – was another fish we had thepleasure of coming across, and with expertskill and fishing technique my husbandwas able to catch this 40 pound, 54 inchbeauty.

The Florida Keys are widely recog-nized for their abundant aquatic wildlifeand exquisite coral reefs and if you visitMarathon, Sombrero Reef is a must-seeadventure. Sombrero Reef Marine Sanctu-ary and Lighthouse, a traditional favoriteof Marathon, is just one of the manybeautiful reefs that the Florida Keys has to


offer, and features 30 acres of coral reefranging from 2 – 30 feet deep and thou-sands of tropical fish. Ideal for kids, begin-ners and swimmers of all ages, SombreroReef is great for the entire family.

As a group of 14, ranging in agefrom five to older adult, it is not alwayseasy to please everyone, but this houseand destination managed to do just thatand more, and the experiences we sharedmade for a wonderful vacation full ofmemories we will cherish forever.

The ocean truly is a magnificenthabitat, home to millions of species of fishand wildlife, some hidden just beneath thesurface of the water, while others living inthe deep depths near the ocean floor. The

Keys showcase some of the most beautiful,exotic wildlife that the ocean has to offerand one thing is for sure, whether snorkel-ing or scuba diving the coral reefs, fishingthe flats or the open ocean, kayaking theback-country, or sailing from island to is-land, Marathon is the perfect setting forany dream vacation!

If you are interested in renting ahouse in Marathon or would like to getmore information regarding the housewe rented please contact Cairn Boucherat American Paradise Vacation Rentalstoll free at (888) 564-5800, visitwww.American-Paradise.com or viewtheir Facebook page at www.Face-book.com/AmericanParadiseKeys.

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(Far Left) This beautiful Marathon home has provided us with so many wonderful memories we will cherish forever. (Middle) My cousin Hannah and meshowing off one of the biggest lobsters of the trip. (Far Right) My other cousin Hayden holding up a couple of the Mahi Mahi we caught that morning.


(Above) My cousin Haylee holding up one of the many beautiful Mahi Mahi.(Above Right) The Florida Keys boasts a great abundance of Florida Spiny

Lobster, a delicious delicacy.


Last week I was at an awards ceremonyand was sitting at a table in the back ofa meeting room and actually heard myname called. Before Alvarez Audiology,I would not have heard my name. Theonly thing greater than the product Ipurchased is the quality of service that Ireceive from all the staff at AlvarezHearing.”

Dr. Alvarez is a leader in the field,graduating with honors from the Uni-versity of South Florida with a Bache-lor's degree in CommunicationSciences and Disorders and a clinicalDoctorate in Audiology. During hertraining, Dr. Alvarez completed resi-dencies with the Department of Vet-eran's Affairs, All Children's Hospital,and several private practice clinics. Dr.Alvarez is a board certified Audiologist,and is a Fellow of the American Acad-emy of Audiology.

Dr. Alvarez specializes in geriatricaural rehabilitation and provides serv-ices to children as young as five toadults a hundred years and older. As ahighly trained audiologist she is able toexpertly identify, diagnose and treat

many different forms of hearing lossand focuses not only on hearing lossand prevention, but on how hearingloss affects you. Dr. Alvarez is accompa-nied by office manager Blair, and to-gether they provide the Westchase Areawith a welcoming experience for all.

Dr. Alvarez spends quality timewith each patient and goes to greatlengths to ensure that every patientleaves 100% satisfied. Dr. Alvarez says,“I place a strong importance on follow-up and keep an open line of communi-cation with my patients. I see myestablished patients about every threemonths for routine evaluations and earcheck-ups and conduct follow-up testsat least once a year.” To Dr. Alvarez,listening to her patients is just as impor-tant as the tests she conducts andalongside Blair, goes above and beyondto establish long-lasting relationshipswith all of the patients at Alvarez Audi-ology.

When it comes to hearing aidsthere is no such thing as “one hearingaid fits all,” which is why Dr. Alvarezworks with each individual patient withattentiveness and genuine care. She be-lieves that fitting you successfully with ahearing aid is more than just fittingyour hearing loss – it is listening to you

and your personal needs and tak-ing the time to get to know youand what is best for you!

“Dr. Alvarez is not an ordi-nary hearing professional,” stateshappy patient Mercedes.

“She goes above and beyondthe call of duty in providing ex-ceptional hearing health care. Shehas always been there for myhearing aids. I have called andshe has provided help on thesame day. She is very attentive ofmy needs and does an outstand-ing job. My daughter is verypleased with how well I am nowhearing and I owe it all to Dr. Al-varez!”

People experience hearingloss for many different reasons,and regardless of the cause, lossof hearing – whether it be minoror substantial – should never beignored.

Presbycusis, the most com-mon cause of hearing loss, is thegradual loss of hearing that occursas people get older and many peo-ple believe that this is a normal re-sult of aging – this is not at all true!“Hearing loss is never normal,” ex-plains Dr. Alvarez. “It just happens to

become more prevalent as people age.” Noise Exposure is the second most

prevalent cause of hearing loss, and issomething that can be easily avoided,

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Dr. Alvarez goes above and beyond for herpatients and works with each individual pa-tient with attentiveness and genuine care.


which is why Dr. Alvarez stresses theimportance of taking special precau-tions to help prevent hearing loss andpreserve healthy hearing – such as theuse of customized noise-protection earplugs for those who are constantly ex-posed to loud noise and custom audiomonitors, which carefully control levelsof sound heard while maintaining pris-

tine sound quality. From basic behavioral tests to so-

phisticated computerized otoneurologi-cal evaluations, Alvarez Audiology iswell-equipped to fully test all aspects ofyour hearing and using advanced tech-nologies and procedures is able toproperly administer the hearing aid thatis perfect for you and your lifestyle.

Alvarez Audiology openly welcomes new customers and provides a bright, wel-coming atmosphere to all patients and guests.

“Choosing the right hearing aidmakes a huge difference,” says Dr. Al-varez. “Not all hearing aids are thesame.” Before hearing aids are imple-mented Dr. Alvarez administers a thor-ough history check – including medicalhistory, details regarding your lifestyleand any medications you are taking –and conducts a variety of hearing teststo gage the exact level of your hearingloss. These comprehensive hearingexams allow the doctor to determinethe cause and extent of your hearingloss and enable her to isolate the prob-lem and provide a solution.

“The use of a hearing aid is themost effective treatment for hearingloss,” says Dr. Alvarez. “When you puton a hearing aid the only side effect ishearing better and the best part is ifyou don’t like it you can take it off.”

Alvarez Audiology administers freehearing screenings for everyone, so ifyou suspect to have hearing loss or areover the age of 50 you should considerstopping in to get a complimentaryevaluation.

Dr. Alvarez is extremely passionateabout her work and takes pride in de-livering exceptional service and qualitypatient care. “I really enjoy helpingpeople,” says Dr. Alvarez. As a patient

at Alvarez Audiology you can expectone-on-one personalized service by aprofessional audiologist who truly un-derstands the limitations and capabili-ties of hearing aids.

Whether you are experiencinghearing loss and need a diagnosis, orjust want to get a routine hearing eval-uation, you can trust the caring profes-sionals at Alvarez Audiology. Don’t lethearing loss hold you back – come into Alvarez Audiology and Hearingtoday!

"In my 28 years of wearing hear-ing aids I've had several audiologists inseveral states,” writes patient B.K. “Dr.Alvarez is the best I've ever had. As Ilive out the rest of my life I'll feel peacein knowing she will be there to help mehear what's going on in the world."

Alvarez Audiology is located at6615 Gunn Hwy. in Tampa, in theGunn Executive Center. Officehours are Mon. and Thurs. 9 a.m. –4 p.m.; Tues. and Wed. 9 a.m. – 6p.m. and Fri. 9:00 – 12 p.m. Formore information or to schedule aconsultation please call (813) 265-2255, [email protected] or visitwww.AlvarezAudiology.com.


with Chef Doug, leads by example inthe important practices of maintainingsuccessful customer service and servingfresh, local faire. Richard says, “We won’t serve any-thing unless we can get it fresh. Ifgrouper is out of season, we won‘tserve it because we know that nofrozen piece of fish can compare to afresh filet, straight from our local wa-ters.”

Begin Your Evening in Style atMystic Fish

Walk into Mystic Fish and youreyes will feast first on the brilliant, iri-descent Mexican abalone shell mold-ing, three saltwater aquariums,sculptures made from motion picturefilm and hand blown wall scones.Stained glass windows and uniquelight fixtures allow for softer lightaround the whole dining area and bar.Italian fossil lined booths are a perfectspot for a cozy date or a night withfriends. Mystic Fish has great music,ambiance, food and drinks; the perfectstart to a night out on the town and agreat place for a relaxing nightcap.

Since Mystic Fish is in such a centrallylocated area, you won’t have to worryabout a far drive after enjoying yourevening out.

The full liquor bar at Mystic Fishoffers high top table service and im-peccable mixed drinks, all-Americancraft beers and a stellar wine menu thatwon’t break your bank. The bar andhigh top tables offer drink and smallplate specials all night long. Happyhour is daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,with $2.50 well drinks and housewine, plus $5 martini specials and $5small plates (choice of three, for high-top tables and bar only).

With small plates as low as $9 andwines by the bottle priced near $20,Mystic Fish is an affordable and relax-ing place to enjoy yourself! It’s a greatdestination for a date or to meet newpeople at the upscale bar.

Mystic Fish accommodates partiesof all types, including networkinggroups. Sherrie Harder works forEmeritus which is part of a networkinggroup that recently held its semi-an-nual “Wet Your Whistle Wednesday”at Mystic Fish. Sherrie explains thegroup’s venue choice, saying, “It’s ahip place to go. Mystic Fish is a desti-nation that professionals appreciate be-

cause of the fantastic service, excellentfood, and great location!”

The splendid atmosphere at Mys-tic Fish is award-winning, but themenu items are what make Mystic Fishsuch an amazing place to dine. Signa-ture dishes at Mystic Fish are preparedwith top-quality ingredients and arelikely to have your mouth watering be-fore your first bite. Whether you are inthe mood for the freshest seafood

around or organically processed steaks,Mystic Fish promises to deliver youthe best-of-the-best.

Try the Mystic Paella, which con-sists of chicken, shrimp, mussels,chorizo, saffron and orzo in the tradi-tional Spanish-style (dish can also beprepared without chicken andchorizo). Mystic Fish has wonderfulchoice rib eye steak that is distributedfrom Halperns, which is a leader in

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Mystic Fish on Tampa Road, has everything you want in fine dining -efficient & freindly staff, great ambiance, premier bar, fantastic food!


sustainable agricultural practices. Forthose who want something on thewild side, The Colorado Bison Ten-derloin has developed a following withwild game lovers in the area.

The Seared Sea Scallops are a deli-cacy! Sweet, tender sea scallops arelightly coated with semolina flour andseared to enhance the flavors; the kickfrom curry and chorizo matchsticks

make for a delicious combination offlavor and texture upon the palette.And, the Petite Filet is an absolutewonder – the tender, four-oz. filetcombines with fresh melted gor-gonzola, lobster meat, and garlic but-ter into a flawless dish.

A full menu, seasonal features,and Chef Doug’s daily specials, includ-ing Early Eventide Dinners (available

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.), can be found on-line at the Mystic Fish website,www.3BestChefs.com. Click on the“Contest” tab and fill in your informa-tion for a chance to be a winner in up-coming contests that Mystic Fish hasthroughout the year. And after yourdining experience, you can fill out acomment form (online under the“Comments” tab) and receive 10% offyour next visit.

“My husband and I enjoyed adate night mid-week at Mystic Fishand it was an exquisite escape,” saysKim Thomas. “The entrées featuredfor the evening all sounded so deli-cious that it was hard to decide, but Isettled on the Panko Crusted Hogfishserved on a soy beurre blanc withwakami salad. It was devine!” Otherspecials of that particular night were:Grilled Swordfish “Skordalia” bakedwith a toasted almond aioli and servedwith olive oil arugula; Pan RoastedPork Chop finished in a Marsala winesauce with cremini mushrooms, PanRoasted Snapper with charred Costa

Rican golden pineapple, artichokesand lime-ginger sauce; Porcini DustedBlack Grouper served on a lobster-demi sauce; and Seared Shrimp &Scallops “Puttanesca” on a bed ofcapellini with a vibrant sauce of romatomatoes, kalamata olives, onions,herbs and capers.

Please call ahead for reservationsor if you will be arriving close to clos-ing time and the Mystic Fish crew willgladly accommodate you. Or, call andorder your selections to-go and dine athome. Private luncheon hours can bearranged from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Treat yourself to a casual, finedining experience at Mystic Fish.

Mystic Fish is located at 3253Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. Itopens at 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week;late dining is available on Mon. –Sat., with a 9 p.m. closing time onSun. Visit www.3BestChefs.com orcall (727) 771-1800 for more infor-mation. Follow Mystic Fish onFacebook and Pinterest for newsand specials.

(far left)“Wet Your Whistle Wednesday” networking function at MysticFish: Michael Payne (Emeritus), Attorney Walter Shurden, and Rob Sparks(Keystone Healthcare). Food: Crab Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms & TogorashiSeared Blue Fin Tuna, House Salad, Lobster Bisque & rolls - delicious!

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