carrollwood - vol. 3, issue 1, january 2015

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene & Avila

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:East-West Shrine Game®......................................3Community Calendar/ News Briefs..................4-5Landon Outreach Foundation, Inc................12-13Textures by Blue Sky, Inc..............................14-15All Smiles Tampa Bay.........................................18New Year’s Resolution..................................20-21Brain Balance................................................24-25Zoho Stone Architectural Products...............30-31Friendship Singers........................................32-33

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Vol. 3, Issue 1, January 2015

By Pam Sica

Are you looking for a sumptuouslydifferent local dining experience?Fortunately, you need not travel far, asThe Vine Restaurant & Wine Bar pro-vides you an intimately elegant am-

biance, coupled with expertly fash-ioned and delicious fare every day forlunch and dinner, as well as brilliantlyprepared brunch offering on Sundays.Friday and Saturday nights, from 8:30to 12:30, live entertainment from

The Vine Restaurant & WineBar Provides a UniquelyWarm, Sophisticated &

Comfortable Atmosphere

See “The Vine” on page 28.

By Alexis Selby

This year make it all about you!So, take some time and treat yourself –you certainly deserve it!

Whether you want a little atten-tion and pampering at Landon’s heav-enly Spa Boutique, or are looking tohave some cosmetic work done byplastic surgeon Bruce Landon, M.D.,F.A.C.S., you have come to the rightplace.

Meet the Doctor Board certified in general surgery,

with six years of experience as a gen-eral surgeon, as well as ten years of ex-perience in reconstructive surgeryprior to becoming a cosmetic surgeon,Dr. Landon surely has an impressiveresume. His knowledge and experi-

ence in both general and reconstruc-tive surgery have given him a deeperunderstanding and unprecedented setof skills and when it comes to cosmeticsurgery he truly has made a name forhimself. Transitioning into plastic sur-gery over 20 years ago, in the past twodecades Dr. Landon has helped thou-sands upon thousands of patients togain a more positive body image andgiven them an added sense of confi-dence and happiness.

“Our goal in opening up a plasticsurgery practice was to provide a placewhere people can come to take care oftheir entire body,” says Dr. Landon’swife Cheryl Landon, Practice Managerfor Landon Plastic Surgery. “We takecare of people from head to toe. Our

See “Landon” on page 26.

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health care system with 22 locationsdedicated to improving the lives ofchildren by providing pediatric spe-cialty care, innovative research, andoutstanding teaching programs formedical professionals. Children up toage 18 with orthopedic conditions,burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lipand palate are eligible for care and re-ceive all services in a family-centeredenvironment, regardless of the fami-lies’ ability to pay.

To learn more about ShrinersHospitals for Children, pleasevisit shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.

IN ITS 90TH GAME, the East-West Shrine Game® is the longestrunning, most respected college all-star football game in history, and hasbeen part of sports history since 1925.Some of the greatest college players —Tom Brady, John Elway, Brett Favre,Roger Staubach, Dick Butkus, GayleSayers, Walter Payton — have playedon the East-West gridiron in a test ofskill in support of Shriners Hospitalsfor Children®, and in the process,earned a spot in the NFL.

Join the fun on January 17, 2015to be part of this historic event andsupport Shriners Hospitals for Chil-dren. See some of the best collegeplayers and NFL coaches. Enjoy greattailgating and relax and enjoy thebeautiful beaches in St. Petersburg.Kickoff is at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the East-West ShrineGame are now on sale through allTicketmaster outlets. Fans can pur-chase tickets in advance for the gameonline at www.shrinegame.com or call813-281-8686, or you can purchasetickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

All game tickets are $15 and gen-

eral admission, first comefirst serve seating (price doesnot include service fees).Tickets are not required forchildren under the age of 2.Tickets can also be purchasedon game day at the Tropi-cana Field Box Office.

The East-West ShrineGame is a showcase for up-and-coming NFL talent asnational media and scoutsfrom every professionalteam spend the week in St.Petersburg to review theplayers. More than 100 players fromthe 89th East-West Shrine Gamesigned with NFL teams. Any givenseason there are about 265 East-Westalumni on NFL rosters. More than70 alumni have been inducted intothe Pro Football Hall of Fame, hav-ing showcased their talents on theEast-West gridiron before launchingtheir professional careers.

More than just a game, since1925, the East-West Shrine Game hashelped raise money and awareness forShriners Hospitals for Children, a

Tropicana Field is the Chosen Venuefor the 90th East-West Shrine Game®!


Events and Activities atthe Carrollwood CulturalCenter in January

The Carrollwood Cultural Cen-ter, located at 4537 Lowell Road inTampa, will host several events and ac-tivities in January, including:

North Tampa Market When: Saturday, January 10, 10

a.m. – 2 p.m.Where: Carrollwood Cultural

Center, 4537 Lowell Road in TampaMore Info: The outdoor market

will include fresh food, hand-craftsand live music. For more information,visit www.tampabaymarkets.com.

Admission: Free

Art Makers & Cocktail ShakersWhen: Thursday, January 15 at

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Where: Carrollwood Cultural

Center, 4537 Lowell Road in TampaMore Info: Students will learn

basic painting techniques as they workin a classroom setting to complete awork of art following the step-by-stepdirection of an art instructor. As theypaint, they will be able to purchase

cocktails and socialize with one an-other. At the end of your two-hoursession, participants will be able totake home their completed work.

Admission: $38-$42 (Admissionincludes all of the materials for theevening’s project as well as one bev-erage. A cash bar will be availableand participates are invited to bringnon-alcoholic beverages and snacksto class.)

The Wind in the Willows presentedby A.C.T. for Youth

Performances:- Sunday, January 18 at 2 p.m.- Thurs, January 22 at 10:30 a.m.Where: Carrollwood Cultural

Center, 4537 Lowell Road in TampaMore Info: Take a wild ride with

Mr. Toad and his friends, Ratty andMole, in this adaptation of KennethGrahame’s classic book. This show isideal for children in kindergartenthrough 8th grade.

Admission: $7 member / $8 gen-eral admission / $28 Family 4-Pack

Jazz With Jim When: Fri, January 23 at 7:30 p.m.Where: Carrollwood Cultural

Center, 4537 Lowell Road in TampaMore Info: Jazz with Jim is a

Community Calendar & News Briefs6th Annual Public Safety Fair

The 6th Annual Public Safety Fairwill be held on Friday, January 9th,from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at theNorthdale Recreation Center, locatedat 15550 Spring Pine Drive (South offof Northdale Boulevard, just West ofDale Mabry Highway). This event isopen to the public and attendance isfree! There will be a variety of presen-tations, displays, and other informa-tion related to crime prevention andpersonal safety for the general public.There will also be free food and drinksprovided, raffle prizes for attendeesand more! Local businesses, restau-rants, vendors, and other informa-tional sponsors are invited toparticipate. We are requesting of$75.00 donation* per participatingbusiness sponsor to help cover costs.There is no charge for non-profit orgovernment informational sponsors.

If you are one of the many busi-nesses, restaurants, vendors, informa-tional sponsors, or governmentalagencies that have already confirmedto participate, one 6 foot table andtwo chairs will be provided for you,unless otherwise discussed prior withan event coordinator. It is recom-

mended that you bring your owntablecloth for your display table. Ar-rival/set-up time will be between8:30 and 9:30 A.M. for ALL partici-pants. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.and the speaking presentations willstart at approximately 10:00 a.m.Break down may begin anytime afterthe final speaking presentation hasconcluded. The event will be con-cluded at 1:30 p.m!

“Over the past five years, we haveenjoyed an average attendance of ap-proximately 125-150+ persons at theevent,” says Master Deputy C. DePo-lis. “For the 6th Annual event, be-cause we will be moving over into thenewly constructed Bill Castens Gym-nasium, we should be able to accom-modate even more sponsors andattendees at the Public Safety Fair! Besure to tell all your friends and family.”

If you are interested in participat-ing as a vendor, business, or informa-tional sponsor and have not yetconfirmed your involvement with thisevent, please contact Bill Castens at(813) 340-9436 or [email protected]; or Master Deputy Chris De-Polis at (813)240-2067 [email protected].

Save the Date for Hillel Acad-emy’s premier fundraising event, Giftof Gold, on Jan. 24, 2015, at the Car-rollwood Country Club. Theevening’s festivities include a silentauction, musical entertainment pro-vided by Dueling Pianos, attendeephotographs by Robin Reiss Photog-raphy and a Kosher buffet. The themefor the 2015 Gift of Gold is “A Nighton the Red Carpet”.

Gift of Gold begins at 7:30 p.m.For sponsors at the $1,000 and abovelevels, the evening begins with a VIPevent at 7 p.m. VIPs will have earlyaccess silent auction bidding.

The 2015 Hillel Academy hon-orees will be Jack Ross, Jewish Com-munity Center Executive Director, as“Producer of the Year” and HillelAcademy parents, Sandy and SabrinaSolomon, for “Musical of the Year”.The Solomons are founders of HillelAcademy’s Isaac B. Solomon CulturalMusic Initiative. Event Co-chairs areCarolyn Fink, Bonnie Amsterdam-Miele and Susan Marlow.

The yearly event is the core com-ponent of the community day school’sannual fundraising campaign. Likemany private schools, tuition at HillelAcademy covers approximately 80% ofthe school’s operating costs. Dona-

tions and fundraising make up the re-maining 20%. Proceeds from Gift ofGold help fund scholarships, financialaid, teacher education and campus im-provements.

Sponsorship opportunities forGift of Gold are now available. Levelsrange from $10,000 to $250. Pleasevisit - hillelacademytampa.ejoinme.org- the Gift of Gold website for sponsor-ship details and benefits. The websitealso contains information on tributesand business ads which can be pur-chased for inclusion in the Gift ofGold event program. Event tickets are$75 per person and are available forpurchase by visiting the Gift of Goldwebsite. Also 50/50 raffle tickets canbe purchased on the website as well asat the event.

“Your participation as a spon-sor is vital in making our event asuccess and achieving our fundrais-ing goals,” states Carolyn Fink. Forfurther information, call HillelAcademy, (813) 963-2242, or [email protected]. Please visithillelacademytampa.ejoinme.org forsponsorship details and benefits.


monthly concert hosted by Jim Burgeand The Jazz Directions. The concertis best known for fusing personal sto-ries by the musicians with popular jazztunes suited for that month’s theme.Patrons can purchase home bakedgoods donated by the Center’s volun-teers, which help complete the inti-mate ambiance.

Admission: $14-$20 (Discountsfor groups of 10 or more are available)

Art Exhibits and ReceptionMain Exhibit: “Square One Art”

presented by ShyamaFeatured Artist: Cheryl Levin and

Robert Winch with “Curious Sense ofPlace”

Featured Artist: Suncoast KidsPlace with “Expressions of Grief &Hope”

Open Reception: Saturday, Janu-ary 24 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Carrollwood CulturalCenter, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa

More Info: Join us for a wonder-ful art reception featuring Shyama’sArt and the Pandit Jasraj School ofMusic Foundation.

Admission: FreeLamb Chop Loves America

When: Friday, January 30 at10:30 am

Where: Carrollwood CulturalCenter, 4537 Lowell Road in Tampa

More Info: Join Shari Lewis’daughter, Mallory, and Lamb Chopfor a celebration of 250 years ofAmerican history. This show is idealfor children in kindergarten through8th grade.

Admission: $7 member / $8 gen-eral admission / $28 Family 4-Pack

Lamb Chop After DarkWhen: Friday, January 30 at 8 pmWhere: Carrollwood Cultural

Center, 4537 Lowell Road in TampaMore Info: Shari Lewis’ daugh-

ter, Mallory, along with her mother’sfamous sock puppet, is carrying onthe tradition with a G-rated comedyshow for adult fans who are still kidsat heart.

Admission: $31-$37All performance tickets can be

purchased at the box office, online atwww.CarrollwoodCenter.org, or bycalling (813) 922-8167.

Hillel Academy’s Giftof Gold Event Ticketsand Sponsorships areAvailable Now!

Please support the school’s majorannual fundraiser! See “Calendar” on page 8.

and plenty of good fortune. The Italian American Social Club

of Tampa Bay is a non profit organiza-tion that proudly celebrates Italian her-itage, culture, language and traditions.

The purpose of the Italian Ameri-can Social Club of Tampa Bay is topreserve and promote Italian heritage,culture, language and traditions for fu-ture generations as well as to performcharitable works and foster social in-teraction within their community.

The Club held its first meetingNovember 12, 2014 at the NorthdaleRecreation Center, with 64 people inattendance. The following memberswere elected as officers of the Club:

President - Jack ProvenzanoV. President - Rich DominoSecretary / Treasurer - Al MaranoDirector - Peter CoviniDirector - Joe VaranelliDirector - Fred SeguitiChairman Memberships - VitoTenerelliChairman Communication - Vito CarreraSergeant at Arms - Bill Cook

Starting this month, the Clubwill now be offering Italian Lan-guage and Cooking Classes. Formore information please [email protected] [email protected] or visitItalianAmericanClubTampa.com.


Lake Magdalene MS SupportGroup’s Monthly Meeting

This month’s Lake MagdaleneMS Support Group meeting will beheld on January 6th at 7 p.m. at LakeMagdalene United Methodist Church,located at 2902 W Fletcher Ave,Tampa, FL 33618. The discussionwill be an alternative medical approach– chiropractic therapy as it relates toMS symptoms and problems, espe-cially pain release. In addition to thediscussion, pizza will also be served.

For more information pleasecontact Rita at (813) 961-5510.

GriefShare at LakeMagdalene UnitedMethodist Church

Starting Tuesday, January 6 andcontinuing until March 31, LakeMagdalene United Methodist Churchwill be holding GriefShare, a supportgroup for those who are grieving theloss of a loved one. The group willgather in room 310 of the CEC build-ing at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Magdalene UnitedMethodist Church is located at2902 W Fletcher Ave. in Tampa.Call (813) 963-1555 to reserveyour place in the group. The cost is$20, with scholarships available.

Show Your Loved OneHow Much You Care withSinging Valentines

Local Carrollwood resident AndySchrader, is a barbershop singer withthe Heralds of Harmony barbershopchorus in Tampa. On Valentines Day,Andy, along with other members ofthe chorus will be performing SingingValentines as a fundraiser for the Her-alds, a 501c3 organization.

Here’s how it works: A barber-shop quartet dressed in tuxedos willshow up unannounced at the “sweet-heart’s” workplace or home (as desig-nated by the purchaser), and sing twosongs: “Let me call you Sweetheart”,and “Heart of My Heart”. The sweet-heart is then presented with a person-alized Valentines Day card, and a

Valentine coffee mug filled withchocolate kisses. Andy says this is oneof his favorite days to be a barbershopsinger, as everyone enjoys the per-formance, co-workers take photos andvideos, and the sweetheart becomesthe center of attention.

If you are looking for an unfor-gettable way to say “I love you” onValentines day, visit www.herald-sofharmony.org to order yourSinging Valentine. Sweetheart out ofthe area? No problem. The Heraldsalso deliver Valentines by telephone.

January Free Events at theLife Enrichment Center

January 9 – Kathy WeinbergLandscape painting Lunch & Learn12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

January 12 – Retirement Invest-ing Mike Miller 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

January 12 – Wounded WarriorFinancial Planning Workshop withMike Miller 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

January 12 – Stamp CollectorsClub 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

January 15 – At the JL YoungCenter, located at 8220 N. FloridaAve in Tampa – 2 p.m. Salsa ChairDancing, 3 p.m. Merengue, 4 p.m.Salsa Line Dancing with GraceBadillo.

January 16 – Jay Aalberg’sStained Glass Lunch & Learn 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.

January 28 – Resolutions, Havinga Healthy 2015; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.Taught by Suzanne Demers.

February 4 – Long Term Carewith Angela Birdsong 12 p.m. – 1p.m. Treats provided.

The Life Enrichment Center islocated at 9704 North Boulevard inTampa. For more informationplease call (813) 932-0241 or visitwww.LifeEnrichmentTampa.org

The Italian AmericanSocial Club of Tampa BayCelebrates its First AnnualChristmas Party

Proudly celebrating their FirstAnnual Christmas Party, the ItalianAmerican Social Club of Tampa Baywould like to wish you all a belatedMerry Christmas and a Happy NewYear filled with prosperity, happiness

“Calendar”Continued from page 5


A Morning at MiddleSchool: Fifth GradersPreview Sixth Grade atCorbett Prep

Fifth graders had an opportu-nity to immerse themselves in sixth-grade life during a morning atMiddle School, crossing OrangeGrove Drive to meet their futureteachers and see for themselves whatawaits them in Corbett Prep class-rooms next year.

Every year, Corbett PreparatorySchool of IDS invites its current fifthgraders to preview Middle School lifeand its academics by having themspend time in the core classes in whichthey will enroll the following year. It isan interactive experience designed toassist in the transition from the East tothe West Side of campus.

Offered each fall, the orientationhelps students learn about the manyoptions available in Middle Schooland answers questions about what toexpect. Parents attend their own ori-entation separately as guests at anopen house.

Middle School teachers plannedmini-lessons for the student groups,appealing to multiple learning styleswith brain-based activities.

Everyone donned goggles in sci-ence for an investigation lab where

they tested the acidity of mystery liq-uids. In English, teacher Kat Quinguided students through new vocab-ulary words so they could “stun,amaze and occasionally, stupefy”their audiences. Social Studies guestsjourneyed to Egypt and became ar-

chaeologists trying to rebuild the an-cient White Chapel. The math teamused clocks to introduce modulararithmetic, a concept students willbuild upon in the future with morecomplicated applications.

The trip to Middle School also

gave fifth graders a chance to hear di-rectly from students who had been intheir shoes.

Sixth graders wrote letterspacked with words of wisdom, an-swering many of the questions theyhad when they started MiddleSchool. They also shared electivesthey love, what it’s like to have alocker, how they manage their timeand the ways they stay organized.

“It is awesome being a student inMiddle School at Corbett Prep, withall of the helpful teachers and friends,”one sixth-grade girl wrote. “They willensure you have a great year.”

Corbett Prep’s Middle Schoolbalances a rigorous academic environ-ment with a caring learning commu-nity. Highly trained teachers provide astrong support network and continuethe personalized learning experiencethat begins with PreK3, preparing stu-dents to soar in whatever high schoolthey choose.

The sixth-grade preview ener-gized many of the students about theupcoming year.

“I can’t wait for all the classes I’mgoing to take,” Kyle Fanelli said.

For more information, visitwww.corbettprep.com or contactthe Admissions Office at (813)961-3087.

Fifth graders conduct experiments in a Corbett Prep Middle School scienceclass as part of a preview of sixth-grade life.

By Alexis Selby

Living in Tampa Bay, chancesare you have heard of the Dr. Lan-don, and it’s not just because of hisextraordinary work as a plastic sur-geon. I’m sure it is also, in part, dueto his and Cheryl’s continuous dedi-cation and support to helping thosein need, both locally and throughoutthe World. Through their LandonOutreach Foundation, the Landonshave helped thousands upon thou-sands of underprivileged individualsand families, whether it be from theirlocal fundraisers and events, or theiryearly mission trips.

The Landons recently sponsoredtwo events this past month, one tobenefit the Children’s Cancer Centerof Tampa and the other, which bene-fitted the Salvation Army DomesticViolence Shelter. Cheryl is also cur-rently working on giving toys to some

of the kids in the Pasco CountySchool System that are in need. “Ourgoal is help those who are less fortu-nate than us,” says Cheryl. “It doesn’tmatter who it is, we try to help every-one we can.”

In addition to their fundraisingevents, every time that someonebooks a surgery, the deposit for thesurgery, as well as the consultationfee, goes towards the Landon Out-reach Foundation. This benefits boththe patients and the community, aspatients can use this $295, whichthey would’ve had to pay anyways, asa tax deduction, and the money goestowards helping out underprivilegedin the community.

For the past several years, theLandons, through their Landon Out-reach Foundation, have traveled toHaiti to provide much needed medicalcare to children and families in need.Brining their own medical supplies, as


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well as donations of clothes, toys andother items, the Landons have helpedso many on these medical missionstrips and truly are making a differencein the lives of those they help. The ini-tiative to help has surely been passed

through the family, as their son anddaughter, who are both EMTs, camewith them on their previous trip.

The Landons are leaving for Haition January 22, so if you would like todonate clothes, toys or other items

please contact Cheryl at (727) 376-3999 as soon as possible so you canmake arrangements as to where todrop off your charitable donations.

The Landon’s truly are such re-markable people. From changing

someone’s life in the operating room,to the difference they have made inthe community, the Landon’s positiveimpact and selfless giving will alwaysbe remembered by the thousands ofpeople whose lives they have helped!

For the past several years, Dr. Bruce and Cheryl Landon, through their Landon Outreach Foundation, have traveled to Haiti to provide much needed medical care to children and families in need!


Is it time for an updated look foryour home? Or maybe you have pur-chased a home or office building thatstill has its base décor from previousdecades – but not the coolly refur-bished retro look – rather, ugly pop-corn ceilings that are littering the carpetwith little white balls that you definitelywouldn’t want your pets or children in-gesting! If your home has outdatedpopcorn ceilings or hideous wallpaperthat seems glued beyond reason –don’t despair. Help is at hand, just logon to PopcornRemovalTampa.comto see all of the services offered by Tex-tures by Blue Sky, Inc. (Florida LIC#SCC131150980).

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From popcorn removal and wall-paper removal, to drywall repair andall types of drywall texturing such asknockdown, smooth and orange peel– Textures By Blue Sky can give yourhome an updated look that will be theenvy of the neighborhood.

Texture's by Blue Sky is an EPALead-Safe Certified firm and an "A"rated member of Angie's List.

Co-owners, President and FloridaState Certified Drywall ContractorClayton Olesen and Vice PresidentJacquie Gilgallon, opened the CentralFlorida division of Textures by BlueSky in 2005 to serve residential andcommercial customers in TampaBay/St. Pete and its surrounding cites.The warehouse is located locally inOldsmar, and is convenient to theCarrollwood area. Owners Clay andJacquie along with office managerDiane Miller and the entire PopcornRemoval team, work by their motto,"Provide a Quality product with Out-standing Customer Service".

Within three years, thecompany expanded fromone to five crews - due ingreat part to the recommen-dations coming in from sat-isfied customers such asJason, who said, “Jacquieand Clay, thank you foreverything you and yourteams did for our house.From the first day of pop-corn removal to the last bitof painting, the work, serv-ice and overall professional-ism has been superb. I havealready referred you guys toabout five of my friends.And I’m sure we will havefuture projects. But for nowwe are going to enjoy thehouse as is and get ready forthe baby!”

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Texture's by BlueSky, Inc./Popcorn Re-moval Tampa will havean exhibit in the Florida'sLargest Home Show onJanuary 2, 3 and 4 at theTampa Convention Cen-ter and at TropicanaField in St. Petersburg onJanuary 23, 24 and 25.

Removing popcorntexture from ceilings andreplacing it with knock-down texture makes upthe majority of work per-

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Customer Michele A. says, “I amso very pleased with the way my bed-room came out. Both crews were ontime and very professional. I thoughtafter the popcorn was taken down Iwould be finding white dust all overmy house for weeks to come. Not thecase. The painters could not have

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By Matt Selby

Husband and Wife Joe Gri-maudo, DMD and Melissa Grimaudo,DMD are well known in our commu-nity for their top notch Family & cos-metic dentistry practice, All SmilesTampa Bay. They provide excellent,personalized care for each and everyone of their patients, from little onesto seniors; with an attention to detailthat surpasses even the pickiest of pa-tient expectations. I know this becauseI’m one of their patients and I have toadmit, I use to avoid the dentist likethe plague, due to a terrible past expe-rience from my childhood. From myvery first visit, I knew I was in goodhands and since then no longer have a“dentist phobia.”

Along with their fantastic dentalservices that include cleanings, digitalx-rays, cosmetic veneers, restorativedentistry, crowns and bridges, snoringsolutions and implant restorations, AllSmiles Tampa Bay now offers ZOOM!Whitening, and at a more affordableprice than ever! Right now they arerunning a $100 OFF special promo-

tion to all Neighborhood News &Lifestyles readers!

In a world where first impressionsmean so much, you want to be surethe first thing people see is a radiantsmile that exudes confidence! Thinkabout all the things we do on a dailybasis that stains our teeth! Soda, coffeeand citrus are sure to stain and visiblydarken tooth color and do so at analarming rate, especially as we age.Many of us can’t function without atleast one of those pesky teeth stainingculprits so what are we to do about it

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By Julie Kanehl

A new year is a beautiful gift, ablank slate, a whole new beginning!It’s no wonder that people all overthe world jump at the fact to cele-brate and make the next year evenbetter by pledging to make changes.New Year’s resolutions aren’t a mod-ern phenomenon, in fact, the Baby-lonians made promises at thebeginning of each year to repay theirdebts and return anything that they’dborrowed the year before and hadforgotten to return! What’s more,the ancient Romans, well, theystarted each year by making promisesto their god, Janus, whose name ismemorialized in time. You may knowJanus as January. So, this January,what promises do you intend tomake? Perhaps you’re one of the mil-lions of people who pledge to loseweight, make more money, quit abad habit or try something new.

Mark Twain wrote, “Habit ishabit, and not to be flung out of thewindow by any man, but coaxed

down the stairs a step at a time.”The same is true if you’re trying tostart a new habit, rather than elimi-nating an old one! So whether you’retrying to make or break a habit, hereare some helpful hints!

Set Small, Attainable Goals!First of all, resolutions are gener-

ally lofty goals. It’s not like yourNew Year’s resolution is to sit aroundand watch TV in your underwear,right? Of course not! So, whenyou’re making a big pledge, or apromise to change, it’s going to takesome effort, and some time! Be pa-tient, because your resolutions aren’tgoing to be attained by January

15th! If you’re serious about a reso-lution this year, give yourself a rea-sonable timeframe in which tocomplete it! Instead of pledging tolose a huge amount of weight, setsmaller goals, with smaller rewards!For example, instead of saying, “If Ilose 50 pounds, I’ll book a trip to Ja-maica.” Say, “If I lose 10 pounds, I’lltreat myself to a girl’s night out or around of golf!” People who setsmaller, short-term goals are morelikely to achieve their larger goaldown the road.

Be Patient & Don’tGive Up!

When you were little, and youdidn’t know how to do a lot of stuffyet, people always said, “Don’t giveup, keep practicing!” As adults, manyof us seem to have forgotten this. Wetend to give up too quickly, and weare far too hard on ourselves in theprocess. Believe in yourself, and mostof all, try to hold on to the reasonand the feeling that inspired you tomake this resolution in the first place!

Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution? Keep it Simple!


So, if you’ve promised to give upsmoking and you relapse, put themdown, start fresh and give yourself asecond chance! Every minute thatyou’re not smoking you’re becominghealthier. Take it from someone whonever wanted to quit, had no inten-tion of doing so, and thought Iwouldn’t feel any different if I actu-ally did. It’s been four years since Iquit smoking, and trust me, if I cando it, you can do it! Some people be-lieve that it takes just three weeks tomake or break a habit, but I’ll tellyou what works 100 percent of thetime: Believing in yourself and nevergiving up!

Focus on One Habitat a Time!

Are you an overachiever? Youmay be if you are one of those whosay, “This year, I’m going to lose 30pounds, start my book and learn howto crochet!” Wow, that’s a lot ofgoals with a lot of smaller goals hid-den inside! You can’t make a scarfuntil you know which yarn to buy,and that’s a goal in itself! So, this isone time of the year where it doesn’tpay to be an overachiever. Pick onegoal that really means something to

you and work on it. Also, it helps topractice or refrain as often as your in-dividual goal requires.

Get Help or Grab a Buddy!If your goal is to run a 5k when

you’ve never made it around theblock before without huffing andpuffing, you might need a little help;otherwise you’re going to be

tempted to quit! If you really want todo it, it’d be really helpful to talk tosomeone who enjoys doing what youare learning to do, because they cangive you some helpful tips. There areall kinds of resources online, aroundtown and most likely in your ownnetwork of friends. So, ask around!Make your resolution known, andyou might make some new friends in

the process! If you’re trying to break a habit,

having a buddy or a friend on yourside is instrumental. Sometimes youmay need someone that you can justcall when you’re feeling low, some-one who knows your struggle andcan talk you through it. Whetheryou’re nursing a broken heart or try-ing to quit a more serious problem,having someone that you can dependon, who will not enable, you butstrengthen you, is key.

Don’t Compare Yourselfto Others!

Listen, we all know that “oneperson” who lost a ton of weight“without even trying” or quit smok-ing “cold turkey.” Don’t get caughtup in comparison! You are you, yourgoals are as unique as you are, andcomparison only makes people loseconfidence, so keep focused, andavoid falling into this tricky trap!

Whatever your New Year’s reso-lutions are, all of us at NeighborhoodNews & Lifestyles hope that 2015 isfilled with blessings and success! Wehope these little tips will help yourdreams become a reality!


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.

Many parents are finding successwith the programs at Brain BalanceAchievement Centers for ADHD andmuch more. Brain Balance useproven strategies to help children ex-ercise their brains. Brain Balancehelps children who have ADD,ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s, As-perger’s Syndrome, Autism SpectrumDisorder, Learning Disabilities orProcessing Disorders, to work be-yond those challenges and becomemore successful socially, developmen-tally and cognitively.

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.

Employing Florida CertifiedTeachers who have impressive re-

sumes in the fields of Behavioral Sci-ences and Exceptional Education,Brain Balance takes a “brain-based,not drug-based” approach. BrainBalance is an education facility, not amedical facility, and they make it alot of fun for kids to come, play,grow and change!

Brain Balance Program for ADHDThe Brain Balance Program® is

the most comprehensive approach

to overcoming the symptoms ofchildhood learning and develop-mental issues like ADHD. It offers acutting-edge, integrated approachthat combines three core modalitiesinto one program, integrating physi-cal, sensory motor, and cognitiveexercises with nutritional guidanceto effectively address the root causeof these issues. Brain Balance’sunique, whole-child approach hashelped thousands of kids reach theirphysical, social/behavioral, and aca-demic potential.

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-tions such as ADD, ADHD,Tourette’s, Autism spectrum disor-ders and processing disorders, whichwere previously thought to be unre-lated, are in fact related, and can begrouped into what is called “Func-tional Disconnection Syndrome.” In

Brain Balance of Tampa May Have the Answers to HelpYour Child Reach New Milestones of Success


his book, “Disconnected Kids,” Dr.Melillo explains that if you were totake a child with any of these condi-tions and give them an MRI scan, orany other number of medical tests,there would be nothing to find.Their brain is not damaged. These is-sues are all connection issues, and re-search has proven that the lefthemisphere of the brain and the righthemisphere of the brain have distinctresponsibilities, abilities and func-tions. Research has found that whenone-half of the brain has a deficiency,it leads to these connectivity issues,

which can result in a “disconnect”between a child and their ability tolearn, communicate and succeed.The goal is to challenge the hemi-sphere of the brain that is showing adeficiency, and to stimulate it so thatit will learn to function.

The Brain Balance Achieve-ment Center of Tampa is locatedat 4022 Tampa Rd., Suite 6. Forinformation or to schedule a tour,please call 813-475-6977. [email protected], or you visit online atwww.brainbalancecenters.com.

patients come here because they knowthey can get an honest opinion and re-ally good customer service; they comehere to get something done and get itdone well!”

Dr. Landon says, “Landon PlasticSurgery is very comprehensive and it isimportant for people to know, thateverything we do, we do a lot of; wedo procedures multiple times a weekin every category. We handle about700 cases a year.”

Recently joining the Landonteam is Dr. Gloria Thomas, a very wellestablished female plastic surgeon.Previously owning a private practicefor years, Dr. Thomas has over 20years or experience and brings withher a multitude of knowledge and alengthy list of happy patients. “She is anice edition to the office because thereis a subset of patients that would pre-fer a female physician, so now we offerthat as well to better serve the needsof our patients,” says Dr. Landon.

I can tell you, from my own per-sonal experience, that Dr. Landon andhis staff truly are amazing. From dayone, his staff went above and beyondto provide me with a personalized ex-

perience and did a great job of makingme feel comfortable and relaxed.From my first consultation, where thestaff was very thorough and actuallylistened to what I had to say, to thenight of the operation where Dr. Lan-don called me at home to see how Iwas doing, to the months followingthe operation, where Dr. Landon andhis staff did an excellent job makingsure everything progressed and healedright, Landon Plastic Surgery reallyhas set the bar with how patientsshould be treated.

“We do take care of our patientsand I do think we offer that extra levelof service,” says Cheryl. “I almostthink we nurture patients. We have anamazing, amazing staff. They are alltruly wonderful. We really care aboutour patients and our patients knowthat. They almost feel part a part ofthe family.”

World-Class Technology Using the newest, most innova-

tive technology, Dr. Landon’s 3Dbreast imaging machine allows pa-tients to see exactly what their im-plants are going to look like before thesurgery, and gives them the opportu-nity to “try out” different sizes to seewhat will look best on their body andwhat size will give them the desired

outcome that they hope toachieve.

Dr. Landon says, “Weoffer patients the ability totake a virtual road trip withdifferent size implants to seehow the implants are going tolook on their body. This hasreally done a great job of alle-viating the anxiety.”

The newest in patient-centered advancements, Lan-don Plastic Surgery hasrecently introduced TouchMD to their practice. Interac-tive software for patient edu-cation, Touch MD, as like the3D breast-imaging machine,gives patients the opportunityto experience the closestthing they can to having sur-gery, before the actual sur-gery. By uploading a pictureof the patient’s target area tothe software, Dr. Landon isable to show his patientswhere the incisions are goingto be made, as well as theprojected outcome as to whatthat area will look like post-surgery.

“This gives patients asense of familiarity, making them feelcomfortable about their decision,”

says Dr. Landon. “It is a great teach-ing tool, and my patients end up leav-ing with a solid education of what we


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hope to accomplish surgically, as wellas an enhanced piece of mind inknowing they know what to expectbefore, during and after the surgery;helping their decision to choose ouroffice an easy one.”

When asked his favorite partabout what he does, Dr. Landon

replied, “being able to take bodyimages that people find distaste-ful or aging and give them a pos-itive body image change. Peoplehave a wide range of expectationsand if you are really going to besuccessful you have to listen toyour patients and deliver whatthey want. I think that is what re-ally sets up apart. I look at everyperson that comes in here as fam-ily and give them the same treat-ment as I would if it were mymother or my daughter.

For added patient conven-ience, in addition to their officein Trinity, Landon Plastic Sur-gery also has an office locatedbehind Memorial Hospital at403 S. Habana Ave. in Tampa.For more info on the SouthTampa office please call (813)404-3380. This office is solelyused for consultations and fol-low-up care, but for those wholive in the South Tampa area,Dr. Landon offers them

roundtrip concierge service fromtheir home to the Trinity location.

Landon Plastic Surgery’s mainoffice is located at 1813 WellnessLane in Trinity. For additional info,please call (727) 376-3999 or visitwww.LandonPlasticSurgery.com.

Rejuvenate your Appearanceand Refresh Your Soul at TheSpa Boutique

A heavenly escape from thechaos of the outside world, The SpaBoutique, located right next to Lan-don Plastic Surgery in an adjoiningoffice, will melt away the stresses ofyour hectic day. This Tuscan-inspiredspa boutique will take you on a jour-ney to ultimate relaxation, so getready to be pampered as you aresoothed by the calming music andrejuvenating aromas.

“We are not your typical spa, Ihave always said that this is Trinity’sbest kept secret,” says Patient Coordi-nator Kim. “The atmosphere is veydifferent because it is a Tuscan-in-spired boutique and spa. It’s not clini-cal. All of our aestheticians are verycaring about their clients. And the bestpart is, all of our full facials include aneck, shoulder, arm and hand mas-sage. We also have a changing room, afull shower, spa robes and spa socks.It’s not just about the skin; it’s aboutmaking sure that our clients are ex-tremely pampered while they are here.That’s my job – making sure every-body feels like they are special andpampered and that we really careabout them!”

Bring a Buddy and Receive50% off a Full Spa Service!

I’m sure we all know a few friendsand family members that could use alittle pampering. So, why not referthem to The Spa Boutique, especiallysince through their Bring a BuddyProgram, for every new client that yourefer, both you and your guest will re-ceive 50% off any one of their full spaservices. This program is good for asmany times as you bring a new client.“We have people that come in everymonth and never pay full price be-cause each month they send someonenew in,” says Kim.

The Spa Boutique offers a variety

of unique facials, as well as bodywraps, waxing and massages. Kim says,“All of four facials are customized tothe clients. Because of this, we haveseveral different skin care lines – weoffer everything from physician-gradeskin care products to an organic linebased – which we use based upon theindividual needs of the client.” All oftheir full (60-minute) services includea complimentary snack tray – consist-ing of gelato, cheese and crackers anda homemade truffle, handmade byCheryl, herself – a beverage, and timein the Serenity Room – a relaxingroom, where guests can kick back andunwind before their appointment.

In addition to the spa side, theyalso have a boutique, which carries avariety of jewelry, glasses, dresses,purses, bath sponges and robes, etc.

In much need of some pamperingmyself, after talking to Kim, I decidedto set up an appointment to get a fa-cial. Sonia was my aesthetician, andwow was the facial wonderful! Drift-ing away to classical music quietlyplaying in the background, Sonia’shands gently massaged the cleansersinto my skin, getting off all the deadskin and blemishes. After an hour ofpampering – which included a much-needed shoulder and hand massage – Islowly awakened from my relaxingtrance and left the spa with beautifullyglowing skin!

Immediately after my appoint-ment, I was already booked for mynext visit. I even booked my husbandfor an appointment – who is a firsttime client, by the way! If you are inmuch need of some divine indulgenceafter the chaos of the holidays comeon in to The Spa Boutique, and don’tforget – bring a friend!

The Spa Boutique is located at1813 Wellness Lane in Trinity. Formore info, please call (727) 376-5772 or visit www.TheSpaBou-tiqueAtLandonPlasticSurgery.com.

Relax in comfort knowing you are in goodhands at Landon Plastic Surgery


local artists is also provided to enhanceyour dining pleasure. Located at17667 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., you willfind ample parking and enter an oasisfrom the hustle/bustle in your life.

My interest was immediatelypiqued when first entering the restau-rant during the lunch hour, when Ispied the vineyard-laden décor within.After inquiring, I understood fromPatty, the lovely and engaging hostess,that all the tabletops were custom-made from decoupaged wine crates.In addition, deconstructed winecrates, magnum bottles and casks cre-ate a congenial décor throughout therestaurant.

Tired of going to a rowdy sportsbar to watch a televised game? Comeon into The Vine and sip on somewine (or any of the many creative con-coctions from the full bar) whilecheering on your favorite team dis-played on one of the numerous flatscreen TVs located in the bar area.

Before actually going to a game,consider dining at The Vine before-hand, as they have that awesomebrunch going on. Then you can have

a scheduled Panama Dreams Party Busand Shuttle take you to the game instyle, with no parking hassles to con-tend with. That certainly kicks theidea of tailgating up a notch, would-n’t you say? They shuttle and bus arealso available for family celebrations,concerts and festivals, corporate eventsand more. If you are interested inmore details about their offerings, callPatty at (813) 990-9566 and be onyour way to scheduling your next

chauffeured event.David, my capable and friendly

server came and took my order, help-ing me with any questions that I had.Then, while waiting for Chef Mike toprepare my meal, my tour continuedand I had a chance to check out TheVine Wine Room nestled in the rearright-hand side of the restaurant withits 400+ bottles contained within. Cli-mate-controlled to store the restau-rant’s fine wines, I quickly noticed that

there were also private closets availablefor storing the personal collections offrequent guests to the establishment.That way, they be assured that their fa-vorite bottle is expertly cared for andavailable on demand. I like it!

Lunch time is the easiest time totour the facility, but do take the op-portunity if you are able. It’s prettyawesome. In addition to the WineRoom, there is another room conve-niently tucked away in rear left-hand

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Using the freshest ingredients, and most flavorful recipes, the talented chefs at The Vine do an amazing job of offeringa fantastic menu with so many delicious options to choose from.


side of the establishment that is ab-solutely perfect for private parties,family gatherings, business functionsand any other elegant private diningrequirements you might have. A flat-screen TV and WiFi are available foruse within the private dining room,that can comfortably accommodate upto 24 guests. Visit their website at

www.TheVineBar.net to learn moreabout their private function offeringsor ask your wait person for more de-tails.

Once my meal arrives, it surelywas a feast for the eyes, but most espe-cially for the palate. My Yellow FinTuna with avocado, grilled pineapple,green Chile salsa, Kim Chee cabbage,

cilantro aioli on a toasted brioche bunwas exceptional. Paired with a flightof white wines that I had never tried(but loved), I was in pure heaven!While enjoying lunch, I had the occa-sion to look at the dinner menu.Wow! It was surprising to see the vari-ety and depth of the First Plates, Sal-ads, Pastas and Featured Dishesprepared daily. Social media is abuzzwith highly favorable reviews of thefood, the wine as well as the total din-ing experience. Whether you preferwhites or reds, there are fabulous pair-ings available for all their menu items.Just ask your wait-person for a recom-mendation that suits your taste ifyou’re not familiar with the vineyardsrepresented.

Typically, the last Monday of themonth, The Vine features its WineDinner that affords you the opportu-nity to experience an Open Bar from6-7 with passed hors d’oeuvres, fol-lowed by a five-course meal, eachcourse paired with its perfect winecomplement. I understand that repre-sentatives of the wineries are on handto discuss the wines’ characteristics aswell the regions where they arecrafted. What a wonderful way tohave the opportunity to explore winesyou may have missed!

From what I am given to under-stand, this Wine Dinner is also a su-perb vehicle for tasting the chef’swine-specific food creations that arenot presented on the regular menu.Reservations are required, with the perperson charge typically around$65.00, depending on wines featured.My husband and I will certainly be onboard to enjoy this! What an ab-solutely marvelous idea it would be topurchase a Gift Card for your friends,family or business colleagues so thatthey could experience what The Vinehas to offer for themselves!

The Vine Restaurant & WineBar is located in the plaza on thecorner of Van Dyke and DaleMabry at 17667 Dale Mabry High-way in Lutz. Any occasion will be-come a special one when celebratedat The Vine Restaurant & Bar. Callfor a reservation and come joinIvan and his cordial staff for a de-lectably distinctive brunch (Sun 10-3) or dinner (all week 11-close).For more information please call(813) 964-8463 or visitwww.TheVineBar.net. I know I’llbe returning post haste to savormore on their menu. Hope to seeyou there soon!


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!

Imagine a fireplace that is worthyof its reputation, one that would repre-sent your personal style, update yourhome’s aesthetics and even raise its

value! When you trans-form your mantel, youtransform your home.Zoho Stone Architec-tural Products can dothat and more usingstate-of-the-art light-weight, precast fire-place mantels. Theseincredible, made-to-order and long lastingfireplace mantels aremade of gypsum ce-ment, with the addition high-techcomposites, glass fiber reinforcementand crushed natural stones, but looklike they are meticulously carved stone.

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

Transform Your Mantel, Transform Your Homeat Zoho Stone Architectural Products


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

created using a handcrafted mold andperfect for indoor or outdoor use. (Anoutdoor fireplace by the pool is a re-markable idea!)

Brooke said, “I received my man-tel that was custom made for me andit is perfect! The detail work andcraftsmanship is amazing. Even the in-staller said it was one of the best qual-ity mantels he had ever seen.”

Let Zoho Stone Create Your DreamFireplace Mantel

When you visit Zoho Stone, you’ll

be welcomed by a professional staff, allof whom are eager to help you findyour dream mantel, which will workperfectly for your home. With so manydesign styles, colors and textures tochoose from, the hardest part is figur-ing out which mantel to choose!

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

their classical collection, there’s a man-tel that will speak to you. Some haveartistically carved shells, while somefeature a fleur-de-lis, yet others havecolumns and a Mediterranean feel.The options seem truly endless.

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.


By Marcy Sanford

“Friendship and peace, may itbloom and grow,” sang members ofThe Friendship Singers at the begin-ning of their 20th Anniversary Cele-bration in December. Member aftermember of the group will tell youthat while they are proud of the joyand peace they bring to the peoplethey sing to, being a member of thegroup brings joy and peace to thempersonally as well: the joy of forgingnew and lasting friendships and thepeace of knowing there is a commu-nity of people to celebrate with youduring happy times and support youduring difficult ones.

“A friend told me about theFriendship Singers 19 years ago,” saysJoyce Allen. “I have always loved tosing. I like going to the nursing homesand being able to entertain the pa-tients there. It is wonderful to be ableto bring a little comfort and happinessto people’s day. I also really appreciatethe fellowship of the group. Everyonelooks out for each other and comfortsand helps each other through our own

difficult times.”Alberta Bailey echoes Joyce’s sen-

timents. “My husband and I both lovethe fellowship among the group. Welove going to the nursing homes andsinging and visiting with people, manywho don’t ever have visitors. It is a joyto talk to them and sing for them. Ourdirector, Delores Gast, is a wonder-

fully patient person. She is very caringand concerned and is always lookingout for other members when they aresick or down. She does a great job ofencouraging us as a community.”

With some encouragement fromfriends, Delores began The FriendshipSingers 20 years ago after retiringfrom her job of 22 years as a church

choir director. She is thrilled with theway the group has grown since then.“We have new people join us everyyear,” says Delores. We started with12 members and now have more than40. We’ve entertained thousands ofpeople. The most wonderful part ofbeing in The Friendship Singers is tosee the happy faces of the residents

Friendship Singers Celebrate 20 Harmonious Years!

(left)Delores Gast is the Director of the Frienship Singers, which celebrates 20 years this month. The group welcomesnew members and currently has 40 members who bring smiles to the faces of those they visit and sing to.


during our performances. Many ofthem don’t have visitors on a regularbasis and it is nice to be able to enter-tain them and bring some joy intotheir lives.”

Delores says that the group isopen to anyone who is interested insinging, “Our youngest member is ahigh school student and our oldest is92 years old. We have people who liveall over the area from Dade City toCarrollwood, Odessa to WesleyChapel. In addition to the joy we getfrom performing for nursing homeresidents, we have all become like fam-

ily to each other. It isa wonderful groupof people.”

After their holi-day performances atthe BaldomeroLopez State VeteransHome, First BaptistChurch, and the OldSchoolhouse inLutz, The Friend-ship Singers will takea brief break. Theywill resume re-hearsals and per-forming in January.

The only re-quirement for becoming one of TheFriendship Singers is a love ofsinging. The group practices twice amonth at the Land O’ Lakes SeniorCitizens Center and typically per-forms twice a month at homes andcenters throughout Hillsboroughand Pasco County. For more infor-mation on becoming a member,please contact Joe Berling at 813-997-1454 [email protected] or JoyceRuby at 813-468-3095, oremail [email protected].

20 Years of Friendships and Singing!

carrollwood - vol. 3, issue 1, january 2015

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