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to open their own pharmacy. The driv-ing force behind their decision and theinspiration for which the name was de-rived, are their beautiful daughtersVyenna and Tianvy, hence the V andT. They opened their first location at4040 West Waters Avenue, in Febru-ary of 2011 and due to their success,to better serve the growing need oftheir customers, they recently openedtheir new location this past August.

With a combined total of over 20years experience as pharmacists, Thuanand Ivy have the knowledge and un-derstanding to help their customerswith an unprecedented level of profi-ciency and will happily lend advice andanswer questions you might have re-garding your medications.

Alternating between the two

By Marcy Sanford

At Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter, the core belief is that “Move-ment is the architect of your child’sbrain. The pathway to an undiscov-ered ‘Educational Treasure Chest’ ishidden in the beam, bars, mats, tram-poline, vaulting horse, and ourcoaches’ hearts.”

Co-owned by Head Coach ViktorSavitski and Business Director TanyaWray-Savitski, Victory GymnasticsTraining Center has the goal to de-velop a world-class training programto continuously produce Local, State,Regional, National and Internationalcompetitors. “We are very proud of

the outstanding achievements of ourgymnasts,” says Tanya. When youwalk into Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter in Oldsmar, you know this is agym that embraces its gymnasts! Thereception area is filled with trophiesand plaques honoring the stellar ac-complishments of the gymnasts whotrain there.

The coaches and staff at VictoryGymnastics Training Center knowthat gymnastics is much more than asport, it is a way to teach children todraw upon the treasures within them-selves – those hidden gems of determi-nation, honor and triumph that will

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By Alexis Selby

With a different chain pharmacyon every corner, it is nice to knowthere are still locally owned pharma-cies where you can get personalized,attentive customer service when fillingyour prescription. You can find all thatand more at V & T Pharmacy inWestchase. Conveniently located at11967 Sheldon Road, in the sameplaza as Mellow Mushroom and Grill54, V & T Pharmacy is your localpharmacy!

Whether you need a prescriptionfilled or are looking for an over-the-

counter medication or other phar-macy-related items, V & T Pharmacyin Westchase is sure to have exactlywhat you need.

Building relationships with theircustomers is something that is reallyimportant to owners and head phar-macists Ivy and Thuan Le. A hus-band and wife team, before openingV & T Pharmacy, both Ivy andThuan were pharmacy managers atlarge corporate pharmacies.

With a young family, not wantingto sacrifice time away from their chil-dren due to long hours and alternat-ing schedules, Thuan and Ivy decided See “V & T” on page 18.

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Gatheringinto the beautiful,newly constructedBill Castens Gym-

nasium in Northdale, hundreds ofCarrollwood and Northdale area resi-dents, as well as people from all overTampa Bay, came to enjoy the 6th an-nual Public Safety Fair hosted by theHillsborough County Sheriff’s Office,the Northdale OWLS and the Hills-borough County Parks & RecreationDepartment.

Featuring a variety of differentguest speakers, as well as presentations,displays, and other information relatedto crime prevention and personalsafety for the general public, the Pub-lic Safety Fair provided a wealth ofknowledge on how to protect oneselffrom becoming a victim of crime –from cyber crime, to identity theft, toeverything in between. It really wasquite interesting and I, myself, defi-nitely learned quite a bit of useful in-formation on how to protect myselfagainst such crimes.

Local busi-nesses, restaurants,vendors and otherinformational spon-sors also joined in onthe action to showtheir support for thePublic Safety Fairand had booths lin-ing the walls of thegymnasium, allow-ing visitors tobrowse amongst thevendors duringbreaks between speakers.

My husband Matt and I alsojoined in the fun, representing theNeighborhood News & Lifestyles; wemet so many great people and it wasnice to hear such positive feedbackfrom our readers who get our maga-zines monthly.

Breaking for lunch, guests enjoyedfree food provided by Red Robin, TacoBus and PDQ, as well as a deliciouscake and other sweets from WholeFoods. During the breaks there were

also raffles, where guests won some ex-citing prizes and gift certificates fromlocal businesses and restaurants.

In addition to all the wonderfuldisplays and speakers, there was also ashredder truck outside, allowingguests to dispose of documents andother paperwork that contained confi-dential information.

Concluding at 1:30 p.m., the 6thAnnual Public Safety Fair was a hugesuccess and guests were already talkingabout how they couldn’t wait for nextyear’s event!

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PublisherTim SelbyGeneral ManagerMatt Selby Advertising SalesJim O’ReillyLinda ViegaMike BirdJared NagerAccounting ManagerDoreen SelbyBilling AssistantTina O’Reilly

EditorAlexis SelbyCorrespondentsKim ThomasJulie KanehlKatie ThomasMarcy SanfordDara TuckerArt DirectorTony SicaGraphic ArtistDat X. DoMarketing & DevelopmentAshley Knoblach

From The Editor Alexis Selby

FEBRUARY 2015 3

6th Annual Public Safety Fair

community and the surrounding areafor 54 years and feel that it is impor-tant that we support those who arewilling to pay the ultimate price forour safety and freedom,” says TimJoslin, U.S. Army (retired) CommandSergeant Major and General Managerof Bill Currie Ford. “Being allowed toserve in the Army for 23 years I havefirsthand knowledge of the daily strug-gles endured by our military member’sand their families. Anything that ourteam at Bill Currie Ford can do tomake life just a little easier and morenormal for our deployed service mem-bers is considered an honor. Serving

these brave men and women in anyway we can is important to all of us.We are honored to host this eventalongside the Tijuana Flats Just InQueso Foundation, and the TampaMustang Club.”

“The team at Bill Currie Ford hasbeen a great community partner ofours over the past year,” says BradKaemmer, Chief Executive Officer ofTijuana Flats. “Their mission to serveand give back to the community issynonymous with ours. We adamantlysupport the commitment of ourarmed forces and believe this is a greatway to recognize their tireless effortsduring such a paramount weekend.”

Other sponsors include TampaBuccaneers QB Josh McCown andFamily, Dealer Socket, Support The


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The Tijuana Flats Just InQueso Foundation and BillCurrie Ford Partner ForU.S. Troops

Proceeds from Ford’s Drive 4 UrCommunity program at “Horsepowerfor Heroes” event funded care pack-ages overseas.

Teaming up with the TijuanaFlats Just In Queso Foundation BillCurrie Ford of Tampa to hosted the“Horsepower for Heroes- Drive ForYour Community/ Annual MustangCar Show” to benefit soldiers serv-ing overseas.

In honor of Veteran’s Day week-end, $20 donations were made byFord Motor Co. for every test drive atBill Currie Ford during the Horse-power for Heroes Event, with a $20per test drive match provided by TheDeBartolo Family Foundation. Pro-ceeds were used to fill and ship carepackages overseas to the United Statesarmed forces. Entertainment for thefamily was provided, including livemusic, a Tampa Mustang Car showand food served by Tijuana Flatsrestaurants.

“We have served the Tampa Bay

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Troops Inc. To learn more about Ti-juana Flats’ Just In Queso Foundationvisit www.tijuanaflats.com.

About the Tijuana Flats Justin Queso Foundation® &Community Initiatives

Tijuana Flats’ Just In QuesoFoundation provides aid to individu-als, communities and organizations inmarkets where Tijuana Flats restau-rants are located. Since the establish-ment of the Foundation in 2007, over$3M have been raised to support fourcore missions: Military Support; Edu-cation Initiatives; Disease Researchand Treatment; and Local CommunitySupport.

About Bill Currie FordFounded in 1959, Bill Currie

Ford, the premiere new Ford car andtruck dealership in Tampa, FL, hasbeen family run for more than threegenerations. For 55 years, the dealer-ship has grown and prospered forgingstrong bonds with not only their won-derful customers, but the communityas well. They are proud to be an auto-motive leader in the Tampa Bay area.

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First Annual Valentine’s DayAntique Car Show and Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner

Join in the festivities on Febru-ary 14, 2015 from Noon to 4 P.M.for the Masonic Lodge’s First AnnualValentine’s Day Antique Car Showand Bar-B-Que Chicken Dinner. Thefirst 40 people who register will get afree meal!

There is no registration fee. Yourvehicle must be an antique, custom,classic or street rod.

There will also be a DJ and a50/50 raffle.

The Antique Car Show will takeplace at J.F. Swartsel No. 251 F. &A.M., located at 3901 W. Lutz LakeFern Rd. in Lutz (at the corner ofLutz Lake Fern Rd and SunlakeBlvd.) For more information pleaseemail David Lambert [email protected], or visitMasonPost.com/fl/jfswartsel251/.


takes pride in reproducing the rich vi-brant colors and true beauty of eachspecies in every mount they create.

Custom Fish Mounts Over the past thirteen years Troy

and Jen have focused on three majormarkets to sell their products. Thefirst market is the angler who wants tocommemorate a catch. Whether it is

someone’s first catch, the catch of alifetime, or one to add to the array offish they have caught during theirtime, each one is special and unique inits own way. Their fish replicas allowthe fisherman to capture a memorywhile choosing to release the catch orfilet it for dinner.

With thousands of molds tochoose from, all the angler needs to

By Alexis Selby

Living in Florida you are boundto either enjoy fishing or know some-one who does. And, as a fish enthusi-ast, you know just how awesome itfeels when you hook an amazing catch.That being said, what better way to re-live that exciting experience, than witha replica fiberglass fish mount! Proudlydisplayed on your wall, a beautifulreplica fish mount will happily com-memorate a fish of a lifetime, while al-lowing you to either filet and eat thereal fish or release it back into the wildto allow other anglers to enjoy thesame exhilarating experience!

Using the most advanced tech-nology, top-of-the-line materials,skilled fiberglass workers, and talentedpainters to produce a fish replica in atimely manner, Mount This! FishCompany, a locally-owned Floridabusiness, does an exceptional job ofbringing to life your most prized catchand provides anglers and fishing en-thusiasts of all levels with the absolutehighest standard of quality and valuein a fishing trophy. In the past, fishreplicas would take anywhere from 30-90 days to produce, but at Mount

This Fish Company they strive to havepopular items in stock along with of-fering a quick turnaround time forcustom replicas.

Established in 2001, Mount This!Fish Company (MTFC) has been ele-vating the standards of fish mountreplica production. Huge fishing en-thusiasts themselves, owners Troy andJen Denson share a love of fishing andrespect for marine wildlife that reallyshines through in what they do. Fromthe detailed scales, to the uniquespeckles, this husband and wife team

Mount This! Fish Company

Co-owner Jen Denson, holiding a beautiful replica mount of a record-sizeLarge Mouth Bass.


provide is the length, measurement orweight of the catch and using their ex-pertise and knowledge of the variousfish species Troy and Jen will recreateyour fish to resemble the way it lookedduring the memorable day you caughtit. (If you have a picture, that’s evenbetter, as it allows them to produce areplica that is as close to the real thingas possible.)

Nautical Décor MTFC’s second focus is on the

retail customer who would simply liketo decorate their home or outside areawith nautical décor. Not all ofMTFC’s customers are fisherman.Whether it’s the little boy that wants ashark themed room, or the home-owner who wants to decorate a roomor tiki bar with fish replicas, MTFC of-fers a wide variety of sculpted species.MTFC’s half sided fish replicas are an-other great option and an affordable

way to decorate with a unique style.

Corporate Fish Mounts MTFC’s third focus is providing a

large quantity of replicas to corporateaccounts; usually to decorate a new es-tablishment or to use as a point of sale.These businesses vary from seafood orsushi restaurants to seafood markets,and marine related companies. Work-ing with both interior designers andthe owners themselves, MTFC will as-sist in producing a look that will besure to wow customers. MTFC's ex-traordinary reputation has spreadthroughout the country and the worldand has earned them the ability to be avendor for Bass Pro Shops®; each yearBass Pro Shops® opens new stores allover the country and they decoratewith a variety of fish replicas, many ofwhich come directly from Mount ThisFish Company.

They also recently finished a proj-

ect for the Houston Museum of Natu-ral Science, which included 42 sus-pended replicas, and are currentlyworking on items for a chain of shipstores (similar to our West Marine)opening in South Korea.

Fish Mounts MakeGreat Gifts!

Looking for the perfect gift to getyour favorite angler.... As a fisher"woman" myself I know that nothingsays I love you more than a commem-orative mount of one of your excitingcatches. For my birthday last year, Igot a stunning mount from MTFC ofa 32” Blackfin Tuna I caught in theFlorida Keys that past year – it was oneof my favorite gifts of all time andevery time I look at that magnificentfish replica on my wall, I get flashbacks of that awesome vacation!Thank-you so much Troy and Jen!

My husband and I are avid fisher-men, and as such our walls are linedwith fish mounts – all of which havebeen masterfully created by Troy andJen and the amazing artists at MountThis! Fish Company. We are very par-ticular with our fish and when it comesto fish mounts we only go with the bestof the best – which is why time andtime again, when we want to celebratea wonderful fishing memory, we know

that Troy and Jen will do an amazingjob of capturing the beauty of ourprized catch and create a mount that initself is a masterpiece work of art!

Whether you are an avid fisher-man, homeowner, decorator or busi-ness owner looking for fish replicas orother unique nautical décor, MountThis! Fish Company serves to com-memorate and/or decorate, offeringthe highest quality products, excep-tional prices and extraordinary cus-tomer service. Give Troy and Jen a calltoday and commemorate the wonder-ful memories of that exhilarating catchwith a stunning replica fish mountfrom Mount This Fish Company!

Mount This! Fish Company islocated at 4280 Hwy US1 in Rock-ledge Florida. Although they are afew hours outside of Tampa Bay allyou have to do is send them a pic-ture or measurements of the fishand they can conveniently mail yourprized replica right to yourdoorstep. For more info please callTroy at (321) 403-6677 or emailhim at [email protected], or visittheir website at MountThis.net.Like them on Facebook (MountThis Fish Company) for specials,contests and the chance to winprizes and giveaways.


When your child is labeled withADD or ADHD, it is beyond frus-trating! Brain Balance Center ofTampa in Oldsmar wants parents toknow that there is hope. ADHD isone of the most common childhooddisorders and is characterized by de-velopmentally inappropriate levels ofinattention, hyperactivity, and impul-sive behavior, and the symptoms canmake it very difficult for a child tosucceed in school.

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Brain Balance Achievement Cen-ter of Tampa, located in Oldsmar,takes a whole-child approach that ispersonalized and focused on findingcauses, rather than masking symp-toms. There are more than 50 BrainBalance Achievement Centers in thenation, where children are given anindividualized program that includesnutrition, sensory motor coachingand academic skill improvement.

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The Brain Balance programcomes directly from Dr. Robert J.Melillo’s research on neurobehavioraldisorders. Dr. Melillo, a world-renowned neurologist, professor andauthor, strongly believes that condi-

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By Julie Kanehl

They say that the home’s fire-place is a natural focal point, gather-ing place and a symbol of peace,warmth and tranquility for your fam-ily. Builders know this, and even inFlorida, fireplaces are one of the mostrequested items on a homebuyer’schecklist. Not because they need thewarmth, but because of how impor-tant and historic gathering around thefireplace actually is! In Florida, wherewe don’t often need the fireplace forheat, it’s the mantel however thatsteals the show! So what does yourfireplace mantel say about your home?Is it majestic? Is it the perfect place togather around, take milestone photosin front of and decorate each season?It’s more likely that your fireplacemantel dates your home. The mantelsat Zoho Stone Architectural Productsare a style unto themselves!

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The Zoho Stone ArchitecturalProducts showroom, located 34318US Highway 19 North in Palm Har-bor, is the perfect place to visit ifyou’re looking for a unique and im-pressive way to update your home’shearth. There is an impressive selec-tion of Zoho Stone’s fireplace man-tels on display, and the staff canpersonally help you navigate themany choices offered.

Zoho StoneArchitectural Prod-ucts (or ZohoStone for short) isknown as a premier precast architec-tural elements supplier and has beenhailed for their dedication to research-ing, testing and basically producing aproduct that is completely unique. Infact, you could say that their approachhas revolutionized the industry inweight, cost and artistry. Zoho Stone’sfactory in California has been creatingeverything from fireplace mantels toarchitectural panels for buildings,

schools and hospitals since the 1980s,and they ship their products all overthe country, and of course, the TampaBay Area.

President of Zoho Stone, MichelZohouri, says, “Our fireplace mantelcollection is perfect for the home-owner who wants to remodel or up-grade the look of their old mantel orfireplace. Our mantels create a memo-rable centerpiece in the home, and the

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value that it adds to the house is phe-nomenal.” He adds, “Studies haveshown that homes with a nice fireplacemantel not only sell faster, but one canrecoup up to double the amount thathe or she has spent on the addition ofa beautiful fireplace by the increase inthe added value of their home.”

Customers from all over theTampa Bay Area have come to ZohoStone for fireplace mantels. ZohoStone has one of the largest selectionsof precast fireplace mantels in thecountry, and each of their mantels is

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Let Zoho Stone Create Your DreamFireplace Mantel

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Michel says, “Our mantels arevery detailed, fabricated by hand andmost are made to order. We have over50 designs to choose from and 10 ofthem are adjustable.”

The first step is to determine thesize of your firebox, or your actualfireplace insert. That dictates what op-tions you have for design. Betweenclassical, contemporary and modernstyles, there are options that are de-signed to fit your exact taste and fire-place surround.

Michel adds, “We have a fool-proof measurement system for deter-mining the size of your mantel.”

Next, you can customize yourmantel by choosing a color and a tex-ture that best fits your home. Texturesinclude Smooth, Travertine, Sand-stone, Aged Stone, and now you caneven choose to have a Venetian plastermarbleized design.

Whether you prefer somethingwith smooth, contemporary lines, oryou love the scrolls and flourishes of

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The Zoho Stone website also is agreat place to start, since it offers youa chance to view their entire mantelcatalog. Of course, nothing is betterthan visiting the showroom and seeingsome of them in person. Their mantelsare truly remarkable and would makean incredible addition to any home.

The best part is that you can haveyour completely custom-made manteldelivered in an average of four to sixweeks! That means that you can com-pletely transform your living room justin time for the New Year! So, what areyou waiting for? Visit Zoho Stone tochoose the new mantel that fits yourhome and your style, because whenyou transform your mantel, you trans-form your home.

Zoho Stone ArchitecturalProducts, LLC, located at 34318US Hwy 19 N in Palm Harbor, isopen Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.and by appointment on Sat. Formore information, call 727-230-6956 or visit www.ZohoStone.comfor more details.


locations, Ivy and Thuan are proud tobe a part of the Tampa communityand enjoy making a difference in thelives of their customers. “I got intopharmacy so I could help people,” saysIvy. “Another reason is for my parents;they are getting older; I wanted to getinvolved in the medical field so I couldtake care of them.”

Providing individualized attentionto their customers is something thatIvy and Thuan strive to do each andevery day. Ivy says, “We have very per-sonalized service and we get to knowour patients on a personal level. Weknow our customers by name. Weknow their stories because we take thetime to listen. Our customers are morethan just a number or a prescription.We really enjoy it because we feel as ifwe are really making a difference intheir lives. We have even had cus-tomers bring us baked goods.”

“They provide the best serviceand free delivery,” writes one cus-tomer. “I decided to try V&T phar-macy after CVS couldn't get mymedication in for 3 days; V&T got itready and delivered to me in 1 hour.They also have a variety of over-the-

counter medications on the shelves,and canes/walking sticks.”

V & T Pharmacy is a full servicecompounding pharmacy that isspecifically designed with the cus-tomer in mind. Utilizing the newesttechniques and latest technologies,Ivy and Thuan, along with theirstate- certified pharmacy technicians,prepare customized medications andprovide people in the Westchase Areawith a friendly place to get their pre-scription filled.

At V & T Pharmacy, Thuan and

Ivy work with their customers to cus-tomize a medication to meet their spe-cific needs and are able to prepareproducts that are not commerciallyavailable. In addition to selling phar-maceutical grade supplements andcompounding oral medications, V &T Pharmacy also compounds topicalcreams, hormones, such as those usedin hormone replacement therapy, oint-ments, and other medications that re-quire unique dosages.

“Everything we do is cus-tomized,” says Ivy. “Every com-

pounded medication is specificallytailored to our customer’s needs andrequirements, ensuring that they re-ceive that exact strength and dosagerequired.”

Although they don’t currentlyoffer veterinary compounding, that isdefinitely something Ivy and Thuanare looking into for the future as theycontinue to expand and grow. Theydo, however keep a stash of doggietreats at the pharmacy, for customerswho like to bring along their furryfriends.

We have patients who live as faraway as St. Pete and Clearwater whowill only use our pharmacy,” says Ivy.“Because of this we offer a free mail-ing service; customers just have to paytheir co-pay (if they have insurance) orwhatever the cost of the medication isand we mail the medications for free.We are very fortunate to have suchloyal customers.”

Further adding to customer con-venience, V & T Pharmacy also offersfree delivery within a 10-mile radius ofeach of their two locations. Onceagain, customers are only responsiblefor their co-pay if they have insuranceor the cost of the medication if theydo not have insurance. “In addition tofree delivery we also offer very com-petitive pricing for customers who do

“V & T”Continued from page 1

V & T Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy, and in addition to filling pre-scriptions and compounding their own medications, also has a large selection

of over-the-counter items.


not have insurance and have to pay fortheir medication out of pocket; ourprices are often significantly cheaperthan other pharmacies,” says Ivy.

In addition to personalized at-tention, Ivy and Thuan strive to pro-vide prompt, efficient service. “Aslong as we have the medication in wewill get you your prescription within15 minutes,” says Ivy. “If we don’thave the medication, it will be herethe next day. When you call the phar-macy, you always speak with a liveperson right away; not several differ-ent automated messages. Having ourown pharmacy allows us to help peo-

ple the way we intended to do whenwe first became pharmacists.”

V & T Pharmacy has two loca-tions to better serve their cus-tomers. Their newest location is at11967 Sheldon Road in Westchaseand can be reached at (813) 926-3470. Their other pharmacy is lo-cated at 4040 West Waters Avenuein Tampa and can be reached at(813) 443-4732. Both pharmaciesare open Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 6p.m.; the location on Waters is alsoopen on Sat. from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.To fill your prescription online,please visit www.refillrx.com.


empower them to conquer the balancebeam in the gym, and also equip themto handle other challenges that willcome their way.

Team Coach Philippe FlegeauPhilippe is champion gymnast

from France with 20 years of instruc-tional experience and a solid back-ground in anatomy and first aid.Philippe is very knowledgeable techni-cally, extremely detail oriented andadept in assessing students’ skills andabilities when he coaches.

Team Coach Tracy Bartlett-Maggiacomois

Tracy is a native Texan whobegan her gymnastics career at the ageof 2. From the age of 9 until she was12, she trained under the tutelage ofBela Karolyi as an optional gymnast.She has coached many state champi-ons and helped several gymnaststhrough to the collegiate level.

Recreational ProgramDirector and Team CoachQuincey Canham

Quincey was a competitive gym-

nast herself for 10 years at Gemini,coached by former Gemini’s HeadCoach/now Owner/Head CoachViktor Savitski. Quincey overseesRecreational Program and coachesLevel 1& 2 Competitive Teams.

Recreational CoachIrina Gagarine

Irina remembers being a littlegirl, enjoying dance and gymnastics;she loved the coaches who gave herclear and simple direction. As acoach, she does just that. She com-bines unlimited desire for excellencewith unstoppable fun in the progres-

sion process. Irina has MA Degree inPhysical Education from the MoscowAcademy of Physical Culture and aSports Degree with specialization ingymnastics. She was a member of theUSSR National Team, and also has10 years of coaching experience.

Pre-School and RecreationalCoach Jennifer Piccari

Jennifer is in her 32nd year ofteaching elementary school. She cur-rently teaches at St. Joseph CatholicSchool in Tampa. For the past 7 years,she has been coaching pre-school and

recreational classes in the afternoon tothe young up and coming gymnasts atVictory GTC. She enjoys seeing thechildren succeed in their goals andtakes pride in their accomplishments.

The 13,000 square foot gym iswell equipped for the girls and boys totrain on the balance beam, bars, floorand vault. Boys of age 5+ are trainedby “Oldsmar Boys” Gymnastics,which is located within Victory’s gym.Students of every skill level are wel-come at Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter, and are challenged to pushthemselves, receiving guidance fromexperienced coaches.

Dedication, desire, courage, re-spect and a serious work ethic aresome of the traits the coaching staffwishes to instill in its young gymnasts.And we do mean young! Children canstart learning as early as 18 monthsold in the “Parent and Me” class.

From toddlers who are just learn-ing to tumble, to those who aspire towin championships, Victory Gymnas-tics Training Center offers training forUSAG Girls’ Competitive GymnasticsProgram, Girls’ Recreational Gymnas-tics, and Tumbling. Private lessons areavailable, as well.

Adjacent to the reception area is aPro Shop, stocked with essentials likehand tape and snazzy leotards, and

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Victory Gymnastics student and Level 2 State Champion Addisyn Gullo


plenty of snacks and drinks. A Birth-day Party Room is brightly decoratedand doubles as a lunchroom duringsummer camps, and sometimes it’s aquiet place for parents to catch up onemails, or they can enjoy watchingfrom the spacious observation area.

Many students who train at Vic-tory Gymnastics Training Centerexcel at the sport of gymnastics. Infact, Victory sends congratulations toits own Lindsey Walker, a senior atAlonso High School and winner ofthe Gene Stowe Scholarship, who iswalking on to the University ofFlorida Gator Gymnastics team witha Full Academic Scholarship! Lindseyis also one of the coaches of the pre-school and recreational classes at Vic-tory and will be missed when shemoves away to be a Gator!

Head Coach Viktor Savitski is aformer Elite gymnast from Ukraineand National Team Member with aMasters Degree in Physical Education.During the past 30 years, he hascoached an Olympic Bronze Medalist,Wendy Bruce, Olympians MorganWhite and Mohini Bhardwej, and Na-tional Champion Ashley Shible. Manyof his gymnasts have been awarded fullcollege scholarships.

Gymnastics is more than a sport!It can enhance the “brain/body” con-

nection, help to develop social and or-ganizational skills, improve sensoryprocessing, postural control, bi-lateralintegration and body awareness. Plus,these kids are having a lot of fun!

In addition to gymnastics andtumbling classes for all skill levels, Vic-tory Gymnastics Training Center alsooffers a variety of seasonal camps –Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving andWinter – in addition to hosting Birth-day Parties, Open Gym times andGym Rentals.

And, you can sign your child upfor a FREE TRIAL CLASS. Or if youhave a toddler, try the “Parent andMe”class as a great way to bond withyour child and help them to dig fromthe “Educational Treasure Chest ofGold” at Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter. To schedule your child’s FreeTrial Class, please call (813) 925-0060or visit online atwww.VictoryGTC.com, where youcan submit your inquiry as well.

Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter is located at 805 Stevens Av-enue in Oldsmar (off DouglasRoad, two blocks before theNielsen Complex on the left). Formore information please call (813)925-0060 or visitwww.VictoryGTC.com

Anna is from Palm Harbor,Florida, where she lives with herparents and two brothers and is anhonor roll student in the fourthgrade at Plato Academy. Annabegan taking gymnastics classes atthe age of 4, when her parentscouldn’t get her to stop flippingaround on the furniture at home.She is now 9, attends Victory Gym-nastics Training Center in Oldsmar,and is more passionate than everabout the sport. Anna recentlycompeted at the USAG Level 4State Championships, where she be-came an All-Around State Cham-pion for the second year in a row.Her highlight of the season wasachieving her goal of a 9.8 score onbars - her favorite event. Anna cred-its her exceptional coaches at Vic-tory with always pushing her to beher best. These days, Anna spendsabout 15 hours a week at the gym,her “home away from home”.

Victory Gymnastics Gymnast: Anna Garufo

Twelve year old Katelyn Meis-ter is a Level 8 gymnast who at-tends Farnell Middle School inTampa. She has trained at VictoryGymnastics Training Center inOldsmar for the past 5 years andhas achieved impressive results dur-ing this time period.

Katelyn is a 3 time All AroundState Champion and 2 time Re-gional All Around Champion. In2013, Katelyn received the highestAll Around score on both days ofthe XCEL Regional Competitionout of over 200 gymnasts fromeight states and left the competitionwith six gold medals. She was alsoselected as one of six gymnasts inFlorida to compete as a member ofthe state team at the RegionalChampionship and “Team Florida”was awarded the 1st place title inthe Region! Most recently, Katelynwas recognized as a Level 7 AllAround State Champion as well as aLevel 7 Regional Silver Medalist onFloor in 2014.

Katelyn started gymnasticswhen she was 2 years old and hastruly enjoyed the sport over thepast 10 years. Her goal is to con-tinue training and compete in colle-giate gymnastics someday.

Victory Gymnastics Gymnast: Katelyn Meister

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Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge – Tampa Bay’s Newest Local HotspotBy Alexis Selby

Starting the New Year off with abang, Dulcet Restaurant & Loungewowed guests with a rockin' grandopening celebration New Years Eve.Showcasing the fabulous creativity oftalented chef Paul Syms, appetizerswere served throughout the night, in-cluding jumbo shrimp, seared scallops,fresh tuna, and other tantalizingpreparations. Listening to the rhyth-mic music of live singers, guestsdanced the night away as they enjoyedTampa Bay’s newest upscale venue.

Encompassing the best of bothworlds, Dulcet Restaurant & Loungefeatures both an upscale restaurantwhere diners can enjoy fabulous chef-prepared delicacies, and an upstairslounge where patrons can relax on thecouches and unwind after a hectic dayat work.

“Our vision for Dulcet was tobring upscale fine dining to New PortRichey, while at the same time havinga lounge that complements the up-scale dining,” says owner Nelson Ohi-hoin. “The challenge was fine tuningboth so that they blend and fit to-gether, therefore satisfying both sec-

tors without sacrificing the effect ofeach other.” They have definitely donea remarkable job!

Nelson and his partners spared noexpense with their vision, creating avenue that is sure to wow even beforeyou walk through the doors. Walkingup, guests take a stroll down the redcarpet as they are greeted and let inside

by a handsomely dressed gentleman. Very Miami-esque with white

walls, LED lights, an in-wall waterfalland soaring ceilings, Dulcet really hasbrought something unique to theTampa Bay Area. Modern and ele-gant, this new local hot spot is perfectfor those who want impress their dateor significant other with an excep-

tional fine dining experience. Familyfriendly, Dulcet is also great for fami-lies who want to enjoy a meal likenone other.

Featuring a menu influenced byEuropean, American and Asian cui-sine, the restaurant has an excellent se-lection that is guaranteed to impress.Doting on chef Paul Syms, expect tobe wowed by your meal, whether it bethe presentation and attention to de-tail or the freshness and flavor of theirfabulous preparations. Born and raisedin the United Kingdom, Paul bringswith him an extensive resume and aunique cooking style, which is very in-dicative of his European upbringing.

Set to open within the nextmonth, Dulcet is expanding theirrestaurant to include a back patio, theCavalaire Patio to be more specific,which will showcase island, Caribbeanand African – inspired cuisine. “It’skind of like two restaurants in one,”says Nelson. “Having the patio willallow us to offer a broad range ofprices so that everybody can findsomething that they can afford.”

This new addition will have amore laid-back, relaxing atmosphereand although the menu is different,

Intertwining two concepts, The Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge brings upscaledining to New Port Richey, providing guests with an elegant venue where

they can enjoy a delicious meal in the main floor dining room or hand-crafted cocktails in the upstairs lounge.

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guests can still expect to find the samequality of chef-prepared meals as theywould inside the elegant dining area.

Perhaps, instead of dinner youhave come for drinks – head on up-stairs to the VIP lounge area and relaxon their couches with a cocktail inhand; or maybe you would prefer tosit at a high top at the balcony over-looking the lower level. If you comeon the right night, you’ll be in theperfect spot to watch the live bandand singers.

For nights without a live band,Dulcet has a solution– large verticallyinverted projection televisions show-casing musicians that have been filmeddoing live performances, which reallymake you feel as if you are at a liveshow. In addition to presenting bandsDulcet will also project mood-settingscenes, such as those depicting natureand different parts of the world, to cre-ate a relaxing, soothing atmosphere.

Throughout the week Dulcet willfeature different musical genres, such

as Jazz on Tuesdays, Latin on Thurs-days, Top 40 on Fridays and Saturdaysand International music from differentparts of the world every Sunday.

Monday is Hospitality night andWednesday is Ladies Night at thelounge. They also plan on having livemusic at least once a week, includinglive performances by the Black Hon-keys and other local favorites. Formore information and an upcominglist of live performances please visittheir Facebook page.

Looking for a romantic spot tocelebrate Valentines Day? With itsamorous ambiance, you’ll really im-press your date if you take him or herto dinner at Dulcet Restaurant &Lounge. After your meal, if you’re not

ready to head home just yet, than youalways have the option of continuingthe night upstairs with an after dinnercocktail.

So, whether you are looking toenjoy a world-class dining experiencein their restaurant or a fabulous, fun-filled evening upstairs in their lounge,Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge is sureto impress and make for an unforget-table evening!

Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge islocated at 6220 Grand Blvd. inNew Port Richey. They are open 11a.m. - 2 a.m. Mon. – Sun. For moreinformation please call (727) 494-7654, visit www.TheDulcet.com orview their Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/theDulcet.

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