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By Marcy Sanford

Dr. Jay Nelson has had a success-ful dental practice for 25 years in theLutz area. His patients appreciate hisfriendly, caring, talented staff and thefact that they stay current with thenewest trends and research in den-tistry. In addition to using the mostprogressive techniques in general andcosmetic dentistry to benefit his pa-tients, Dr. Nelson has seen new dentalapproaches that help him treat sleepapnea and snoring issues, straightenteeth in six months and treat gumdisease quickly and painlessly.

Located in the Highland OaksMedical Center at 1928 HighlandOaks Boulevard, Dr. Nelson and hisstaff at Nelson Dentistry and Dental

Sleep Medicine pride themselves onmaking their patients feel comfortableand at ease whether they are there fora routine cleaning or need more exten-sive care. One look at the long list ofcompliments on their feedback page,tells you that these are professionalsyou can trust to take great care of you.

“The whole team is amazing!When I tell people at work I will beout for an appointment, I tell themI’m going to the dental spa! Betweenthe comfortable recliners, the optionfor music or videos for long proce-dures, the care and consideration . . .you make it a very relaxing experience.Thank you!” writes Victoria S.

Dr. Nelson has many patients

Nelson Dentistry & Dental Sleep Medicine25 Years of Extraordinary Care

(L to R) Denise, Debbie, Karen, Dr. Nelson, Frances, Donna See “Nelson Dentistry” on page 34.

By Dara Tucker

IN2IT Nutrition and Fitness,Trinity’s newest fitness center, hasthought of it all. Ready for a greatworkout personalized to meet yourneeds? Are you in need of supplementsor vitamins to help you maintain yourhealth? Has your doctor recom-mended you meet with a registered di-etitian to help improve your health?Or maybe you’re thirsty for a powerpacked nutritious smoothie. IN2ITNutrition and Fitness on SR 54 nearDuck Slough Boulevard has put it alltogether in one convenient location.

In June, Christine and MikeGilmore’s years of passion for healthand fitness culminated as they openedthe first IN2IT Nutrition and Fitnesscenter on the East Coast, and thelargest one to date. Christine, amother and wife with a full-timeworkload, set her sights years ago tocompete in Figure competitions. Sheeducated herself on how to maintain afit and healthy lifestyle, and her hardwork pays off. As an NPC (NationalPhysique Committee) Figure competi-tor, she has never left the stage with-out a trophy. Her dedication to the

See “IN2IT” on page 36.

Christine demonstrates how a StepMill differs from other stair workouts.

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From The Editor Kim Thomas

Thanks to our readers and our ad-vertisers we have enjoyed tremendousgrowth here at Neighborhood News& Lifestyles and along with thatgrowth have come upgrades to ourwebsite and email system. We cherishthe emails and letters we receive fromreaders and depend upon the informa-tion we receive to keep our news briefsinteresting and the community calen-dar up-to-date. With four publica-tions, each with two email addresses –one for ads and one for editorial con-tent – we decided to simplify thingsfor ourselves and our readers and ad-vertisers. Plus a recent problem withYahoo underscored the need for achange. However, that problem didwarm our hearts because of the greatoutpouring of support and concernthat came from advertisers.

We’d like to share what happenedsimply to warn others about possibleemail hacking. Our General ManagerJim O’Reilly has a great relationshipwith our advertisers, many of whomhe has worked with for about eightyears, and when his email account was

hacked and an email went out to hisentire address book indicating that hewas stuck in a foreign country and hispersonal effects and travel documentshad been stolen, including his passportand identification, and that he neededassistance. It looked like it was sentfrom him but it was not. This emailwas sent out at 5:42 a.m. I saw itwhen I first woke up and at firstthought that Jim was playing a joke onme, but when I saw the time it wassent I knew better. Even with his greatsense of humor, I knew he wouldn’tbe playing any jokes that early!

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Community News BriefsIerna’s Heating and CoolingNamed 2012 Business of The Year

Ierna’s Heating & Cooling is theproud recipient of the Central PascoChamber’s 2012 Business of The YearAward. Ron and Charlene Ierna grace-fully accepted the award at the Cham-ber’s annual Installation & AwardsBanquet, which was held at the QuailHollow Golf and Country Club inWesley Chapel.

The Central Pasco Chamber’smission statement expresses that; thechambers focus is to increase prosper-ity by encouraging growth of existingbusinesses and fostering new ones.The chamber provides a strong voicefor the business community in activelyshaping the direction of the commu-nity. Ierna’s feels this is a very specialand personal honor to be recognizedas the business of the year as the cham-ber members voted on it collectively.We appreciate the continued supportof our local community.

Ierna’s Heating & Cooling is alocal, family–owned–and–operated,full service air conditioning and heat-ing contractor. We service the greaterTampa Bay area, including Hillsbor-ough, Pasco, Polk and NorthernPinellas counties. We strive for excel-lence and settle for nothing less. Wedo this all at a fair and reasonable pricefor our customers’ sake. Because ofour commitment to customer service,IERNA’s has continued to grow everyyear since IERNA’s Heating & Cool-ing began in 2003.

Our certified professionals are li-censed to repair, service & performmaintenance on ALL MAKES andMODELS of HVAC equipment. Weare EPA certified, NATE certified, &Bryant certified Indoor Air QualitySpecialists. We are proud to have thedistinct honor of being recognized asthe Florida Bryant "Dealer of theYear”.

We also believe in giving back toour local community! Ierna’s Heating& Cooling has built our business bycreating long–term, lasting relation-ships with our customers as well aswith our community. We are involvedin the Central Pasco Chamber, theWest Pasco Chamber, Dade CityChamber, Pasco-Hernando HispanicChamber as well as the Wesley ChapelChamber of Commerce.

Ierna’s Heating & Cooling is anextremely proud sponsor of local area

charitable organizations such as,American Cancer Society, BigBrother’s Big Sisters, Meals onWheels, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo,The Florida Aquarium, The Springand many more.

We hope you give us an opportu-nity to Ierna you Trust – Ierna yourBusiness. Please contact us with anyquestions you may have. For any andall of your indoor air comfort and airquality needs, call the Tampa Bayarea’s premier A/C contractor, Ierna’sHeating & Cooling at 813-948-6355,or visit our website www.IernaAir.com.Stay connected with Ierna’s Heating& Cooling on Facebook at http-www.facebook.com/iernaair or followus on twitter at twitter.com/iernaair.

Pantry Drive for Ronald McDonaldHouse of Tampa Bay

Eclipse Salon and Spa will behosting a Pantry Drive to benefit theRonald McDonald House Charities ofTampa Bay, which provides a "home-away-from-home" for families withchildren receiving medical treatmentin bay area hospitals. Eclipse Salon andSpa is offering a free conditioningtreatment ($15-20 value) for all guestswho bring in an item for donationwhich are being accepted at the salonfrom October 2–13. While all house-hold items are appreciated, there is anurgent need for laundry detergent, in-dividually packaged snacks, and papertowels. Bring your donations byEclipse Salon and Spa at 16540 PointeVillage Dr. in Lutz to receive acoupon for your free conditioningtreatment!

Relay for Life of SunLake Kick-OffMeeting

The kick-off meeting for Relay forLife of SunLake will be held on Octo-ber 10th @ 6:30 p.m. at theOakstead Club House, located at3038 Oakstead Blvd. in Land O'Lakes. This kick-off meeting will be afun time to learn more about theRelay, and what options there are toget involved. There will be snacks, re-freshments, and a great opportunity tonetwork. For more information, pleaseemail [email protected].

7th Annual Fall Pow WowOn September 21, 22. and 23,

Odessa will be alive with the soundsof Native American drums, flutes and

dancing at the 7th Annual Fall PowWow presented by Spirit People In-

tertribal Family, Inc., a 501(c)(3) or-ganization. The event will be held atthe beautiful Starkey Ranch on S.R.54 in Odessa. Gates open at 10 a.m.and close at 9 p.m. on Friday andSaturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.There will be Native American hand-made arts and crafts, food boothsfeaturing Spirit People's famous friedbread and Indian tacos, and muchmore. Guests can bring a blanket orchairs for seating. Grand entries hon-oring all Veterans will be at 7 p.m.on Friday, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. onSaturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Enjoy the storytelling and flute musicof JJ Kent (above). A flint knapper

will show how arrows were made


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often overlooked by others. They are thorough, friendly, and aim toplease - even adjusting their choice of cleaning products to accommodate myallergies. I am so happy to have found them.Marilou ReedVilla Rosa, Lutz

The Cleaning Angel not only does a great job cleaning my house they alsotake great care of my 2 dogs. When I come home after a long day at the office, my house not only looks fantastic it smells clean. The girls pay attentionto every detail so you can rest assured that your house is super clean - not justa surface clean that you get from some other companies. They go above & beyond the call of duty. One time my dog wasn't feeling well and the girlscalled me immediately. I really appreciated that special treatment. Most othercompanies would have just left and not said anything.Monica GobeliOakstead, Land O Lakes

The Cleaning Angel has been coming to my home twice a month for about ayear now. In my opinion, they provide great cleanings and tend to get areasthat I have given little thought to. However, the biggest plus for me really hasbeen having the same team or at least one familiar person on the team come.I have a great Team with Heather leading and they are always happy to addressany questions or concerns I may have. Donna and Sandy are great and alwayscommunicate with me. It is my pleasure to have The Cleaning Angels helpingme out. There is nothing like a shiny faucet!Shaney NadelWest Chase, Tampa

I originally hired The Cleaning Angel to do a deep cleaning last May afterreading testimonials from other clients in the local newspaper. Donna sent a 3-person crew to my house and they spent most of Saturday cleaning. In addition to the normal dusting, vacuuming and mopping, they cleaned all theblinds, the baseboards, the tops of every cabinet and other hard to reach places,wiped down every knick-knack (and I have many) and got stains out in thebathroom and kitchen that I thought were there for good. I don't think myhouse had been that clean since we moved in. I was so impressed that I immediately talked to Donna about having them back to do regular cleaningsevery 2 weeks. One of the smartest decisions I ever made. I have used housecleaners on and off for 25 years and can honestly say this is the best companythat I have ever worked with. With other companies I've used, inevitably, thework quality started to deteriorate after the first few cleanings or there wasinconsistent quality across different crews that came in. I have not seen that

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I've used The Cleaning Angel for at least one year. I've found them to be professional, hard working ladies. They call days before to tell you the time theywill arrive on the cleaning day. That's important to me. Best thing of all they doa good job.Debbie PughLake Keystone, Odessa

After trying and firing several cleaning companies, a neighbor told me about TheCleaning Angels. I have been very pleased with the service they provide. They areprofessional, dependable and do a great job. I highly recommend them!JoAnne CzarnowskiWest Chase, Tampa

In the past, I have used several cleaning services but none can compare with thecrew I have now, The Cleaning Angel. They have been cleaning my home for overseven years and I have never been more satisfied. Their team leader and trainer isIleah. She arrives with a cheerful demeanor and sets about her work diligently. Ilook forward to her visits. The Cleaning Angel always go that extra mile, such asdusting pictures and wiping window seals. No task is too small or too large for thiscleaning team. They are extremely trustworthy and reliable. When they leave, Ilove the smell of cleanliness that permeates my home.Judy ConforteIvy Lake Estates, Land o Lakes

We have used The Cleaning Angel for just over a year and I wonder how we evergot by without them! Our first meeting was with the company's owner, Donna;she made us feel very confident and comfortable about the service her companywould be providing. Donna assured us that what was promised would be deliveredbecause it was her name on the line. As business owners ourselves the message wasloud and clear and we decided to give them a try. The Cleaning Angel has providedthe phenomenal service that Donna promised and more. They are dependable,honest, pleasant, hardworking and efficient. They come in and get the job done.Thank you "Cleaning Angels" for making the task of maintaining my home easier on me!Esther and Michael HalmanCrescent Oaks, Tarpon Springs

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Cheval Cares 5k Run/WalkBy Alexis Selby

In honor of National ChildhoodCancer Awareness Month (Septem-ber) and in support of the PediatricCancer Foundation, Cheval will behosting their first Cheval Cares 5kRun/Walk on September 29th at theCheval Athletic Club. Specifically de-signed for runners and walkers of allages and levels, the Cheval Cares 5k isperfect for competitive runners, walk-ers, teams and families and everyone isinvited to come out and show theirsupport. The Cheval Cares 5k is afundraising run/walk, featuring a sce-nic 5K course leading you through thebeautiful Cheval neighborhoodaround Cheval Boulevard and Wim-bledon Circle, starting and ending atthe Cheval Athletic Club.

This event benefits an excellentorganization. All proceeds will furtherthe Pediatric Cancer Foundation’smission of funding research and pro-viding hope for children with cancer.This special event is being organizedby a committee of passionate Chevalparents and volunteers to pay tribute

to the many children in our commu-nity who are bravely battling cancer,and to raise funds for critical child-hood cancer research and clinical trials.

When The Cheval Cares 5k event will be

held Saturday, September 29th, withpacket pick-up at 7 a.m. and the racepromptly starting at 8 a.m.

Registration To register for this event please

visit www.ChevalCares5k.com. Reg-istration is limited, so go online todayto secure a spot! Registration is $25for adults and $15 for children 12 andunder and all participants will receive at-shirt and goodie bag at packet pick-up.

After party Following the race, participants

and their families will join in the funand festivities at the family-friendlyafter party, which will be held at theAthletic Club pool deck and play-ground and will have music, awards,food, raffles, face painting, and plenty

of activities for the kids. Awards will be given to the over-

all top 10 male and top 10 female fin-ishers and all children participating willreceive ribbons. Cheval hopes to haveparticipants of all levels and ages, in-cluding very competitive runners, aswell as leisurely walkers, baby strollers,and maybe even a few neighborhoodpups to join in for this special cause.

The Pediatric Cancer Foundation(PCF), a Tampa-based non-profit or-

ganization dedicated to funding child-hood cancer research. By partneringwith leading doctors, scientists andhospitals nationwide, PCF is workingto find more targeted, less toxic thera-pies for children battling cancer.

Worldwide more than 160,000children are diagnosed each year andsadly, cancer is the leading cause ofdeath by disease in kids under age 15in the United States. Despite this, pe-diatric cancer research is vastly andconsistently underfunded and ac-counts for only 3.8 percent of all can-cer research dollars allotted by thefederal government. PCF relies on

Survivor Dana Bertoch. Help all the stories end this way! Photos courtesy of Pepito Masterpiece Portraits.


funding from sponsors, businessesand individuals from around thecommunity to make this necessarycutting-edge research possible.Thanks to Cheval Cares 5k and otherevents like it, this wonderful organi-zation is another step closer to find-ing a cure to this horrible disease.For more information on the Pedi-atric Cancer Foundation please visitwww.FasterCure.org.

Individuals and families fromCheval and neighboring communi-ties, along with local businesses of allsizes will come together for this great

cause and you should too! So grabyour friends and family and come outbright and early on September 29thto help show your support for a greatcause; all while getting a little earlymorning exercise!

For more information or toregister for the Cheval Cares 5kRun/Walk please visitwww.ChevalCares5k.com or [email protected]. You canalso check the event out on Face-book atwww.Facebook.com/Cheval-Cares5kRunWalk.

Excel Creative Learning Academy PresentsParents Night Out

Fri., Oct. 5, 7-11 PM––ExcelCreative Learning Academy, convenientlylocated at S.R. 54 and Little Rd. in thenew Medical Arts Building on the Med-ical Center of Trinity campus, is hosting aParents Night Out with the theme “Fall”Into a Good Book. Children will takehome an on-level book at the end of thenight and will enjoy pumpkin bowling,tomato and pumpkin soup with grilledcheese sandwiches and apple cider andother juice. Plus, kids will have the op-

portunity to participate in arts and crafts,decorate caramel apple slices and watchIt’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

The cost is $20 per child ($15 forsiblings) and you must RSVP by Oct. 3;drop-ins will not be accepted. Excel Cre-ative Learning Academy is located at9332 SR 54, Suite 204, in Trinity. Pleasecall (727) 372-4977, email: [email protected] or visitwww.ExcelCreativeLearningAcademy.comfor more information.


By Dara Tucker

In October 2008 three businesspartners opened the first Brass Tap atThe Shoppes of Wiregrass in WesleyChapel. Two years later they openedone in Brandon, and in March 2012,Trinity was lucky enough to get theirown neighborhood Brass Tap. At anygiven time you’ll find 40 – 60 differentcraft beers on tap at The Brass Tap; 25– 30 of them are staple beers that theyalways carry, and 30 – 35 beerschange, allowing for a varied experi-ence every visit. They also have hun-dreds of imported or local craft beer inbottles (which can be purchased forcarry out, too), in addition to pre-mium wines and cigars. The Brass Taphas great relationships with brewersand distributors which benefits cus-tomers who would normally not haveaccess to such an amazing variety ofspecialty microbrews locally.

General Manager Jessica Buchtahas created a feel to the upscale beerbar that’s very much in tune with ourarea. She started with great hospital-ity. The staff is extremely friendly andhelpful; wanting to make sure you findthe perfect beer for your liking. Allyou have to do is name a couple ofbeers you know you already like, andthey’ll describe the flavor profile ofnew beers you might enjoy. If you’restill undecided they’ll let you sample asuggestion to help you commit.When you visit most afternoons thereis a very laidback, relaxed atmosphereto the bar. You’ll find all ages relaxingon the patio or inside cooling off witha beer after a day at work or a round ofgolf.

Although it doesn’t serve food,Brass Tap has partnered with localrestaurants such as Buffalo Wild

Wings, Five Guys, Ichiban Sushi andBrick Oven Pizzeria, all of which de-liver to the bar. Jessica says that even ifyou’ve made something at home andwant it with your beer you can bring itin. If you’re looking for a night out,The Brass Tap is also the place to go.Local bands such as The Sunsetters,One Mile Final and Tone Granade arein full swing starting at 8 p.m. onThursdays and at 9 p.m. on Fridaysand Saturdays, when the bar is aliveand energetic. If it’s possible for a barto be both upbeat and relaxed at thesame time, The Brass Tap has mas-tered it.

One of the great new beers thatThe Brass Tap introduced me to whenI visited is the locally brewed BigStorm’s Wavemaker, which is amberale that is made right in Odessa. BigStorm’s owners Clay Yarn and MikeBishop enjoyed The Brass Tap whenthe first one opened in Wesley Chapel,and now their own beer is beingserved here. Clay explains, “The BrassTap gives us a great place to displayour beer. Our brewery is right acrossthe street in the West Pasco IndustrialPark. We’ve always had a good work-ing relationship with The Brass Tap,and we wanted our first beer tappedthere. It was a natural choice—they’ve always been very supportive ofus even when we were gettingstarted.”

Specials on Craft BeersWhen you visit you’ll find there

are plenty of daily specials. Happyhour is Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m., with$1.50 off all drafts. Monday andWednesdays are hospitality industrynights, when if you wear your shirt,bring in your paystub or I.D., you’llreceive half off all drafts and selectwines starting at 9 p.m. On Tuesdays

Brew Crew Members received 25 per-cent off all bottles, and Thursday isladies night with two for one on selectdrafts and house wines starting at 9p.m. Each Sunday five different selectdrafts are chosen for only $3.50 each.Once again Brew Crew Members saveon Sunday when they receive 25 per-cent off all drafts.

If you’re not familiar with BrewCrew, it’s a loyalty program that costs$15 to join, and with your initial sign-up you receive your first official BrewCrew T-shirt. You receive one pointfor each of the 300 different craftbeers The Brass Tap offers, and youare rewarded as you earn points. At50 points, you are a “Rookie” and youreceive a new shirt and a $10 BrassTap gift card (as well as the honors ofyour name on their board in the bar).The next milestone, 100 points, ad-vances you to “Aficionado” and youreceive a new shirt and $25 gift card.At 200 points, you are a true “BeerSnob” and are awarded with a shirtcommemorating your status and $50gift card. And once you’ve reached300 points, you are a Brew Crew“Beer Guru” and will receive a $200bar tab! After you’ve signed up, youpresent your Brew Crew Membership

card when you cash out, and your re-ceipt will show each of the differentbeers you’ve tried so far.

Other specials include a customerappreciation party with half off alldrafts every time The Brass Tap getsanother 250 likes on Facebook. Theyare also still honoring ten percent offyour check each time you check in atBrass Tap on Facebook while you’rethere. With back to school in swingthey have just started a teacher specialon Fridays from 3-7 p.m. which in-cludes 25 percent off all drafts andhouse wines with your school ID.This football season The Brass Tap hasthe NFL is package, with beer specialsduring the game.

An on-going monthly special isthe Brewery of the Month. Eachmonth The Brass Tap works with abrewer to provide three great beers bythat brewer at a special price. On Fri-days they’re often able to tap a rarekeg from the featured brewery. Jessicasays, “It’s an easy way to learn aboutdifferent beers from a brewery eachmonth. In August we featured Averyand in September Boulder is ourBrewery of the Month.”

I tried the Avery Maharaja, whichwas golden in color and had a light

The Brass Tap Redefinesthe Neighborhood Bar

The Brass Tap's friendly staff can provide recommendations to suit your taste.Brew Crew customers enjoy 25 percent off draft beers on Sunday.


hoppy bite to it. The Boulder Flash-back Anniversary was hoppy and had afull roast heavier flavor in comparison.Whether you are a beer connoisseur or

just want to try a different beer, theBrewery of the Month is a great dealon a craft beer.

The Trinity Brass Tap is alreadybecoming known in the area as thego-to bar for holidays such as St.Patrick’s Day when they have toomuch fun to contain it to inside thebar alone, and rope off part of theparking lot. This fall they will be cele-brating in a similar fashion with Tapto-berfest which will include live music,food, games and beer on Friday, Octo-ber 19 and Saturday, October 20.

With hundreds of beers, greathospitality and daily specials, TheBrass Tap of Trinity has redefinedthe neighborhood bar. Come visitthem at 10700 SR 54, near FiveGuys, Mon. – Fri., 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.;Sat., 12 p.m. – 2 a.m., and 12 p.m.– 12 a.m. on Sun. If you’d likemore information about The BrewCrew or Brewery of the Month call(727) 376-2467, visitwww.brasstapbeerbar.com or likethem on Facebook.

If you aren’t sure, a flight of fourtypes of beer might be your solution


By Marcy Sanford

Dr. Jorge Santana at 1 Spine Chi-ropractic & Rehabilitation stresses thefact that people should not have achesand pains. “Headaches and pains arenot normal,” says Dr. Santana. “If youare feeling pain, you need to deter-mine the cause of the problem. At 1Spine Chiropractic we discuss yourdaily life and stress and examine all thepotential causes of your pain to deter-mine how to get rid of it so you canstart leading a happier, healthier, moreactive life again. If you’ve been in anaccident that is causing you pain, youneed to come see us as soon as youfeel pain. The sooner we are able tofind the problem, the quicker we willbe able to help you.”

How Can 1 Spine Chiropractic &Rehabilitation Help You?

The most common reason peoplevisit a chiropractor is because of backpain either caused from an injury or

accident. “I came to Dr. Santana re-cently and have been more thanpleased,” says Steven Waskey. “Icrashed my dirt bike a couple yearsago and wrapped my back around atree. Dr. Santana came by recommen-dation from a friend, and within threemonths, I already started feeling no-ticeable differences. I’m extremelyhappy with the progress we’ve madeso far and can’t wait to be 100%again.”

And while Dr. Santana helpsmany people who have been hurt inaccidents, he also sees people who ex-perience daily pain but are unsure ofthe reason. It may be from sitting at acomputer or desk the wrong way orlifting something improperly. Dr. San-tana stresses that pain is your bodiesway of telling you that something iswrong and that as soon as you feelpain, you should visit the doctor to de-termine what is causing it.

In fact if your spine has becomemisaligned it can cause pain all over

your body not just inyour back. Knee pain,carpal tunnel syndrome,shoulder pain, neck painand arthritis are all jointproblems readily ad-dressed by chiropracticcare.

Spinal misalignment can also leadto headaches, migraines and allergy is-sues. Dr. Santana has a patient whosuffered from migraines her whole life.Her medication was expensive and didnot work very well. After her appoint-ment with Dr. Santana, she stoppedhaving her migraines. She is now aregular patient of his as is the rest ofher family and they all see tremendousbenefits to their health.

Your spine connects your brain tothe rest of your body and if somethingis out of place in your spine, yourbrain may not be able to communicate

as clearly as it should. In addition tohelping with back pain from accidents,injuries or muscle strains, regular chi-ropractic care can also help you lead ahealthier, happier, pain free life. Whenthe communication from your brain toyour body is at optimum capacity, youmay find numerous benefits like betterperformance in sports or exercise, bet-ter food digestion and quicker recov-ery time from illnesses.

According to recent research bythe International Chiropractic Pedi-atric Association, spinal manipulationtherapy is safe and can be successful intreating children of all ages. Some par-

1 Spine Chiropractic & RehabilitationTreats the Underlying Causes of Pain

Dr. Jorge Santana strives to help his patients achievepain-free mobility – to enjoy life every day


ents have reported successful treat-ment of children’s health issues such asacute earache, upper respiratory infec-tion, muscle pain, neck pain and acci-dent trauma. Spinal manipulation forchildren as young as newborn babies isan alternative treatment for the dis-comfort of colic and other digestivedisorders as well.

What Happens During Your Visit?During your chiropractic exami-

nation, Dr. Santana will discuss yourcomplete medical history with you in-cluding all the medications you aretaking or any therapies you may be un-dergoing and details about the painyou are having. He will examine yourspinal column to determine if anyspinal bones are not aligned properly.He may analyze your posture, examinethe affected area of your body or per-form diagnostic tests such as x-rays. Allof this knowledge helps him to deter-mine the best path to help you healsuccessfully.

Licensed massage therapist, MikeKirisits is also apart of the team at1 Spine Chiro-practic & Rehabil-itation. Mike istrained in a varietyof massage tech-niques includingSwedish massage,neuromusculartherapy, triggerpoint therapy, my-ofascial release, lymphatic drainage,sports massage, reflexology, polaritytherapy and Feldenkraiis movementtherapy. He works in conjunction withDr. Santana when massage therapy is

needed for a patient and is also avail-able for appointments whether youneed a therapy or relaxation massage.

Dr. Santana graduated fromFlorida State University with a B.S. de-gree in Food and Nutrition Science,specializing in exercise physiology.During his time at FSU he was in-volved in several research projects thatwere published in peer review journals.After graduating from FSU, he at-tended Life University, School of Chi-ropractic, where in 2001 he earned hisDoctor of Chiropractic Degree. Dr.Santana speaks fluent Spanish.

1 Spine Chiropractic & Rehabili-

tation is open five days a week. Theyaccept United Health Care, Cigna,Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare.They also have affordable individualand family plans available.

You only have 1 spine – start tak-ing care of it today.

1 Spine Chiropractic & Reha-bilitation is located in the OaksteadProfessional Center, just off S.R.54, at 2646 Narnia Way, Suite 102,in Land O’ Lakes. For more infor-mation, please visit their websitewww.1spinechiro.com or toschedule an appointment call(813) 448-2222.

You only have one spine and 1 Spineoffers the latest in chiropractic &

rehabilitative care to keep it healthy

LMT MikeKirisits


By Katie Thomas

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

I recently spoke to Matt regard-ing metal roofing and the benefits itprovides homeowners. Arry’s Roofingfully supports the advantages of metalroofing and is a specialist in metalroofing. Additionally, Arry’s in-housecustom sheet metal shop allows themetal roofing specialists to customizeyour roof to be an exact fit for yourhouse and your designs.

Matt says, “Metal roofing is more

of a craftsmanship and an art, similarto tile. In the early 2000s we saw theadvantages of metal roofing andstarted our metal roofing shop, trainedour guys specifically in metal roofingand began to create a reputation ofbeing metal roofing specialists.”

Metal Advantages:Metal roofing is known to be ini-

tially more expensive than other roof-ing types at first glance, but in thelong run metal roofing can save home-owners money due to its durability,energy efficiency and ability to increasethe resale value of your home.

Matt explains that the averagelifespan of a non-metal roof is seven-teen years; whereas metal roofing isproven to last 2-3 times longer withfewer repairs than other types of roof-ing materials. When installed by quali-fied and skilled metal roof specialists,metal roofing can last for longer than50 years with little maintenance. Mattadds that a metal roof is extremelybeneficial, especially in Florida, be-cause there is no other roof compositethat is as strong and as durable as a

metal roof, which if installed properlycan effectively withstand the harshFlorida winds and storms.

If you are a homeowner and areseeking out a way to reduce the priceof your energy bill and would like tobuild a roof with energy-saving mate-rial, Arry’s Roofing recommends youlook into getting a metal roof. Metalroofing is economically sustainable andbetter for the environment than manytraditional types of materials, such aspetroleum-based shingles. The instal-lation of reflective metal roofing cansave your home up to 40 percent incooling costs.

Arry's Roofing is proactive and

innovative, keeping up to date in theindustry by furthering their educationregularly. Matt says, “We use newproducts that are safe. By keeping ontop of what is offered, we are able tobring our customers cleaner, betterand safer products."

The company has all the knowl-edge necessary to help you find theright metal roof that will not only lookbeautiful on your home, but will alsobe an asset in saving money and cut-ting energy costs. Arry’s Roofing hasanswers to any questions regarding theadvantages of metal roofing and is pre-pared to help you make the best deci-sions regarding your home’s roof.

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Dale S. from Dunedin writes, “Iam very satisfied with the quality andworkmanship of the installation. Arry’screw performed above-and-beyondwhat was expected. I appreciate all ofthe extra work that they did. ThanksArry’s Roofing!”

Every Job is Top QualityArry and his crew approach all of

their projects, whether it is a repair, re-roof, or a new roof as if it were theirown family's roof. Arry has dedicatedhimself to improving the re-roofing in-dustry in the Tampa Bay area throughhonesty, quality workmanship and cus-tomer service.

Arry's Roofing is highly recom-mended and has won multiple awardsin the categories of Consumer Protec-tion Excellence, Installation Excellenceand Training Excellence!

They are experts in architecturalmetal roofs, shingle, tile and low-slope/flat roofs, as well as re-roofing,roofing repairs and maintenance.Arry's Roofing is certified by GAF-ELK's MasterElite Contract Program;the only certification program of itskind for residential roofing. Only thetop two percent of roofing contractorsin the U.S. achieve MasterElite status.Arry’s Roofing is a fully insured, state-licensed roofing contractor. Guaran-

teeing all work, Arry's has an array ofroofing warranties for customers thatinclude a 50-year material defects and20-year contractor's workmanshipGolden Pledge Limited Warranty of-fered through GAF-ELK MasterEliteContractors. Arry's Roofing also has aWorkmanship Guarantee, separatefrom the manufacturers' warranties,that covers any repairs due to faultyworkmanship to the roof applied forup to 20 years.

"My goal in business is to pro-mote quality in workmanship and rela-tionships,” says Arry. "Once we

perform work we stay in touch withour referral program. If our customersrefer someone to us with a potentialneed, we compensate them with a giftcard and discount any work for thepotential customer." Arry's Roofingtakes pride in their way of doing busi-ness – with integrity, honesty, hardwork and customer loyalty.

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


By Marcy Sanford

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

your house and turn any room into amagnificent, multipurpose masterpiecethat fully utilizes all of the space inyour home or office.

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

convenient locations –Palm Harbor and Pinel-las Park – and servicesHillsborough, Pinellasand Pasco Counties.

Custom Closets A closet redesigned

by More Space Place istruly wonderful. Imag-ine having room for allof your clothes, shoesand accessories and justthink of the time youcould save if you wereable to find the onepiece you were lookingfor quickly.

The closet systemsfrom More Space Placeare designed specifically for you bytheir experienced custom closet de-signers and are available with tons ofpopular features and hard-to-find ac-cessories. They offer both wall hungsystems and floor-based systems incomposite, all wood or a combinationof materials and you can easily adjustall of the shelves and hanging rods inyour custom closet, so when yourneeds change, you can adapt easily.

Custom Closets aren’t just forclothes. Think about how smooth lifewould be a with well-organizedpantry, craft closet or laundry area.

Home Offices Looking at samples of the More

Space Place home offices, I can imag-ine myself easily finding the file I needand working much more efficiently.Their modular components can becustomized to meet individual needsto create a home office that worksaround you. They can even help youget dual functionality out of a room,so if you need your home office to alsodouble as a spare bedroom, they canhelp you create space utilizing storagecomponents and special features likewall beds.

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Wall BedsIf like me, your home office is also

a spare bedroom, you probably havethe same problem I do – the bed takesup most of the room. After my visit toMore Space Place, I realized that myhome office/guest room can haveample room for me to work whenguests aren’t in town and can look likeit should be in a designer magazinewith the simple addition of a wall bed.

More Space Place is America’s #1Murphy Bed retailer and for good rea-son – they offer the most comfortablewall beds you can find, available insuch a wide variety of options that youare sure to find one that will fit per-fectly with your home and lifestyle.Whether you want to offer out-of-

town guests a relaxing, charming placeto stay or need extra space in a child’sroom, More Space Place can help youfind the wall bed to fit your needs.

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

Garage SystemsWith a little help and redesign

from the professionals at More SpacePlace, your garage can become an areayou’ll be proud to show off and onewhere you’ll be able to find the tools,decorations or outdoor gear you’re

looking forquickly, instead ofspending preciousfree time search-ing through boxesand stacks ofhousehold items.

More SpacePlace offers an ex-tensive selection ofcustomized garageorganization sys-tems, includinggarage storageracks and special-ized hanging

garage wall cabinets. The floor-mounted systems are available in manystandard depths and heights and thewall-hung systems can be adjusted tofit any height.

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

Kitchen Organization andRemodeling

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

In addition, if your kitchen opensup to your family room, they can up-date the kitchen cabinets to blendseamlessly with the furniture in yourfamily room and can even save youmoney on kitchen remodeling byresurfacing your cabinets instead of re-

placing them. As with all of their cabi-nets and storage solutions, More SpacePlace has an amazing variety of materi-als and finishes to choose from, includ-ing their newest design - a beautifulcontemporary Italian-style kitchen.

Whether you have one room ormultiple areas in your house whereclutter is driving you crazy, MoreSpace Place can help you get a beauti-ful, organized, functional home. Withhundreds of options to choose fromand custom staining available, their tal-ented designers can create a design foryou that will enhance your home.More Space Place is based in theTampa area and all the cabinetry andshelving is made here at their manufac-turing and national support center soyou know it is top quality.

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

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


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By Kim Thomas

Fresh paint can completelychange the look of your home or of-fice, both inside and out. A freshlypainted exterior gives your home orbusiness coveted curb appeal, and anew color can change the entire moodof a room. Whether your walls arepainted with an outdated hue and youwant to use the current color trends inhome décor, or if you love the colorbut hate the years of grime that haveleft your walls and trim dingy, a profes-sional paintjob is a great way to makeyour space feel fresh and new.

Liberty-Ann Painting, Inc. has anexcellent reputation and providespainting services to both residentialand commercial clients throughoutCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough,Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Trustedby both individual homeowners andbuilding contractors that have in-cluded Arthur Rutenburg Homes,Lexington Homes, WindjammerHomes, Windward Homes, AdamsHomes, US Homes and SunriseHomes; Liberty-Ann Paintingis licensed, bondedand insured, offering

its clients professionalism, qualityproducts and skilled workmen withyears of experience.

Steve Costa of Sunrise Homessays, “Jon Savarese at Liberty-Annpainting has been painting for SunriseHomes & Renovations, Inc. for about8 years. In that time, Jon Savarese hasdemonstrated himself in a very profes-sional manner throughout the years.His team of painters are very detailedand take great pride in the qualitywork they do. I would strongly recom-mend him on any project you may

have. Subcontractors like Jonare part of Sunrise’s

team of subs that has been with us foryears and will be with us in years tocome.”

Owners Jon and Tara Savaresenamed the company after their twogirls, Liberty and Audrina Ann. Proudof their name and their family, thisyoung couple is focused on buildingand maintaining an excellent name forLiberty-Ann Painting. “My reputa-tion has been built on the customers’satisfaction,” says Jon. “Painting ismore than what I do; it is who I am. Itake great pride in dealing personallywith all of my customers. I believe

that quality workmanship, coupledwith exceptional service and competi-tive pricing, creates repeat customers.”

Jon Savarese has been in the resi-dential and commercial painting in-dustry since 1999. He is a 2ndgeneration painter who learned thetrade working alongside his father.After graduating high school in hishometown of Weeki Wachee, FL, Jondiligently worked full-time in the fam-ily business while also attending col-lege full-time, earning his B.S. degreein Finance. Tara says, “It was duringthat time that Jon discovered that hetruly enjoyed the art of painting, andhe naturally has the finesse that it takesto do a great job.”

When his father retired, Jon wasexcited to take what he’d learned fromhis father and apply his own businessacumen and his knowledge of environ-mentally-friendly products to start hisown business. He also acquired theloyal, knowledgeable and trustworthyworkers that he’d been working withall along.

Liberty-Ann Painting has com-pleted jobs for Bayonet Pointe Hospi-tal, Walgreens, Compass Bank, Coast

Jon Savarese of Liberty-Ann Painting doesn’t cut corners - from prep work tothe final coat of paint - so you’ll have beautiful and durable finish

Liberty-Ann Painting For A Fantastic Finish

Dental officesthroughout Floridaand the offices ofSouthwest FloridaWater ManagementDistrict. Jon has donea lot of residentialwork locally in thecommunities of Thou-sand Oaks and Her-itage Springs.

“Jon sets highstandards for himselfand his employees,”says Tara. “No matterhow big or small, he iscommitted to each andevery project.”

Customer Kristy Sterling agrees,“I would recommend using Liberty-Ann Painting for any painting project.We had them paint the interior and ex-terior of our home as well as our newhome addition we had built. I lovedtheir work so much that when wemoved to Jacksonville, this was theonly company that I trusted to paintour new home. Liberty-Ann Painting

is the only company I will use for anyof our future painting needs.”

Having spent many years workingwith various paint products, Jon real-izes how important it is to use high-quality products and to work on aproperly prepared surface. He usespaints that will give the best overall ap-pearance and durability.

Liberty-Ann Painting takes everystep necessary in order to ensure thatthe factory warranty on paint products

is upheld, including properly cleaning,sealing and/or priming the exteriorsurface. In addition to pressure wash-ing and painting, other exterior serv-ices that Liberty-Ann Paintingprovides are caulking, crack repair,minor stucco repair and staining whenrequired. On the interior, the com-pany will make minor drywall repairswhen necessary.

With a family of his own to pro-tect, Jon realizes the importance ofhaving safe surfaces in your home andoffers environmentally safe products,which have zero VOC (volatile organiccompounds). This is a smart choicefor children’s areas, doctors’ officesand any area with low ventilation.

While Jon loves working withgreen products, he realizes that notevery job requires these products.Liberty-Ann Painting provides servicesto those customers who want the ab-solute best paint products on the mar-ket, as well as those who want to usean inexpensive (yet still good quality)paint, as in the case of a rental thatneeds repainting or a home that is

going up for sale. The same attentionto detail goes into every job that Lib-erty-Ann Painting does; every jobsiteis kept clean and work is performed ina timely manner.

Liberty-Ann Painting is extremelyflexible with scheduling, especially oncommercial projects. “We understandthat most businesses are unable to shutdown during the work week in orderfor a painting project to be com-pleted,” says Jon. “We are willing towork after hours, weekends and insome cases, overnight, if necessary inorder to accommodate a business.”

Whether you want a trendy accentwall or the entire house painted insideand out, call Liberty-Ann Painting fora free estimate. All work is guaranteedand no job is too big or too small.

Please call (352) 279-4782 or(352) 597-7145 to schedule a freein-home consultation and estimatewith Liberty-Ann Painting, Inc.Jon Savarese can be reached byemail at [email protected] www.libertyannpainting.comfor more information.

Whether it is exterior painting, an accent wall ordetailed trim work, Liberty-Ann Painting gives

excellent results


By Alexis Selby

Designed by United States SpecialForces to test your endurance, com-petitiveness, mental and physicalstrength, fitness, stamina, camaraderie,and all around toughness, the Okto-berfest Challenge Series, sponsored byYuengling Brewery and hosted bySqwish Sqwash Challenges, is an eventthat will truly push you to the limit!The Oktoberfest Series features twospecially designed courses inspired byNavy SEALs:

Blazing Mud 8+ Mile ChallengeShowcasing more than 20 killer

obstacles and over 8 miles of roughterrain, the Blazing Mud Challenge isuniquely constructed for those seekinga real challenge.

Braveheart 5 Mile Challenge The ultimate in Fun Challenges

for yourself and/or your teammates,the Braveheart Challenge boasts morethat 18 crazy obstacles and approxi-mately 5 miles of winding trail.

Yuengling Post Party Brought to you by a Sqwish

Sqwash major sponsor and partner,Yuengling Brewery – “America’s Old-est Brewery” – following the races,there will be a Yuengling Post Party;so if you are looking for fun way tospend your afternoon, join the Okto-berfest team and your fellow competi-tors for live music and entertainment.There will be plenty of beer, food andmerchandise for sale, with a portion ofall proceeds going to charity. Pleasebring cash for all purchases at the postparty and don’t forget your ID. Pic-tures will also be available on site afterthe challenges.

Awards Ceremony All awards will be handed out at

the Post Party at the end of each dayof challenges. Everyone will receive afinishing award as you cross the finishline and at the ceremony, additionaltrophies will be handed out with topawards in the following categories:

• Our Bad Ass American MadeMilitary Challenge Coin

• Top 3 Men and Women overall• Top 3 Men and Women active

First Responders / Military• Most Respect (nominated by

other challengers)• Best Costume• Best Team Effort(Awards may vary by challenge se-

ries participants entered)As a premier challenge series,

Sqwish Sqwash Challenges aims to beat the top of the Elite. Sqwish Sqwashevents are for individuals with a pas-sion and goal. With their innovativecourse designs, they challenge every-

one – from the beginners learningtheir way, to the hardcore muddersand extreme athletes.

“We are not fancy and pretty, butwe are intense,” states Max Villalobos,founder of Sqwish Sqwash Challenges.We want everyone to be able to com-plete the courses, so it will take someteam work to make sure that “No OneIs Left Behind.”

By inspiring their participants na-tionwide, Sqwish Sqwash events pro-mote a way of life and not just anadventure. It goes as far as to bring to-getherness in the work place, as well asin the communities their participantslive in.

Max says, “We have helped ourcharities raise money through ourevents from donations and partici-

Challenge Yourself With TheOktoberfest Challenge Series


pant registrations. We offer a uniquetwist from other obstacle races. Weare a challenge series that offers dif-ferent levels of competitions tomatch the strength of the partici-pants, whether as an individual or ateam. We are not just a mud run; ourchallenges are not based on water ormud. Some will have water, some willhave mud, and some will have both.”

Sqwish Sqwash Challenges is aproud supporter of both the NationalFallen Firefighter and Special Opera-tions Warrior Foundations.

National Fallen FirefightersFoundation

Created by the United StatesCongress, the National Fallen Fire-fighters Foundation leads a nation-wide effort to remember America’sfallen firefighters. Since 1992 thisnonprofit Foundation has developedand expanded programs to honor ourfallen fire heroes and assist their fami-lies and coworkers. Their mission isto honor and remember America’sfallen fire heroes and to provide re-sources to assist their survivors in re-building their lives.

Each October, the Foundation

sponsors the official national tributeto all firefighters who died in the lineof duty during the previous year.Thousands attend the weekend activ-ities held at the National Fire Acad-emy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. TheWeekend features special programsfor survivors and coworkers, alongwith moving public ceremonies.

Special Operations WarriorFoundation

The Special Operations WarriorFoundation has been supporting thefamilies of fallen and wounded Army,Navy, Air Force and Marine Corpsspecial operations personnel for over

31 years. The foundation providestwo primary programs – full collegescholarships and educational counsel-ing to the children of fallen specialoperations personnel. Scholarshipsinclude tuition, books, fees, roomand board, in addition to providinglaptops and printers. The SOWF alsoprovides immediate financial assis-tance to severely wounded special op-erations personnel so their family canbe bed-side during their loved one’srecovery.

“What makes us different fromother scholarship organizations isthat we proactively reach out to all ofour students and work with them toget them into school,” said SOWFPresident, John T. Carney, Jr.

So if you are looking for a realadventure and think you got what ittakes to conquer one of these up-coming challenges, sign up today andget ready to be pushed to the limit!

The Oktoberfest Challenge Se-ries will be held Saturday, October13th at Starkey Ranch, located at12959 State Road 54 in Odessa.For more information or to signup for the event please visitwww.sqchallenges.com.


SAT AND ACT UPDATETests That Can Determine Your Student’s Educational Future

By Dr. Wayne Adams

“Hi Sue. You look a little con-cerned,” said Linda. “What’s on yourmind this morning?”

Responding with a worried tonein her voice, Sue answered, “My sonis a senior this year in high schooland my daughter is a junior. Now Iam hearing about SAT’s, ACT’s, andPSAT’s. What are these tests? Whyare these tests important? What dothey do? Can I help them get readyin some way? I need to find out. I amreally confused!”

Looking thoughtful for aminute, Linda added, “Now that youmention it, I have wondered thesame thing about Mike and Susan.Mike will be a sophomore, and Susana freshman, in high school. My worryis more about the FCAT. Justyesterday, I heard about a new ‘Endof Course” exam for every highschool course. If a student does notpass the EOC, no matter what a

student’s grade in the course, thatstudent fails and has to repeat theclass. That’s a little scary. Have youheard anything about this?”

LET’S FIND SOME ANSWERSEvery fall, conversations like this

happen across the country as parentsthink about college admissions,scholarships, and helping theirstudents do their best in high school.Let’s find some answers about theSAT, ACT, PSAT, FCAT, and EOC.Our conclusion will talk more aboutwhat you as a parent can do so yourstudent can do their best on theseexaminations.THE SAT

The SAT is a nationally standard-ized test given seven times a year bythe College Board. Three tests aregiven in the fall, and four in thespring.

The three major test sections areWriting, Critical Reading, andMathematics. Within each section arethree individual tests, and there is

one unidentified experimental test,for a total of ten test sectionsrequiring about four hours of testingtime. Scores range between 200 and800 for each section, with amaximum score for all three sectionsof 2400.

These tests are only given atauthorized testing centers such asdesignated high schools, require areservation online at collegeboard.com, and require a normal fee of $50to take the full test. Results arepublished in a password protectedaccount on the internet, and are alsomailed to the student, 3 - 4 weeksafter the test.

The stated purpose of the SAT isto assess a student’s ability to dosucceed in college. In other words, itis a “predictive” test. The CollegeBoard says there is a definitecorrelation between scoring levels onthe SAT and later academic success incollege.

Most colleges believe thisstatement, so they consider SATscores seriously in determining

whether to admit a studentcompared to other applications.Normally, the major factors in anadmission decision are class standing,GPA, results on standardized test(s),quality of essay and writing skills, anddistinctive community or otheractivities.

A student can take the SATexamination as many times asdesired. One important feature is thata student can “pick and choose” thebest score in each section, and latersubmit only these scores tocolleges. The college will not knowthese scores came from differentexaminations. Also, there is no timelimit currently on when scores can becounted – meaning a high score for aninth grader can be used when thatstudent is a senior.

The next three SAT exams arescheduled for Oct. 6th, Nov. 3rd, andDec. 1st. Mostcolleges require com-pleted applications and receipt of allstandardized tests by Jan. 1st, with theUniversity of Florida normally requir-ing the full package a month earlier.


THE ACTThe ACT is a nationally

standardized test given six times ayear by American College Testing.Three tests are given in the fall, andthree in the spring. The next examsare on Sept. 8th, Oct. 27th, and Dec.8th.

The four required sections areEnglish, Mathematics, Reading, andScience. Essay is an optional fifthsection, which all students shouldalso take at the same time because, ifa college requires it, the student mustretake a whole examination to do so.

Scores range between 1 - 36 foreach section. The “composite” is theaverage score of the four requiredsections, and ranges from 1 – 36.

These tests are only given atauthorized testing centers such asdesignated high schools, require areservation online at act.org, and

require a normal fee of $48 to takethe full test. Results are published ina password protected account on theinternet, and are also mailed to thestudent, 3 - 4 weeks after the test.

The stated purpose of the ACTis to assess a student’s current level ofeducational achievement and theirability to succeed in college. SAT AND ACT ARE VERYDIFFERENT

On the surface, it may seem thatthe SAT and ACT are very similar.In fact, they have major differences.

For example: the SAT hasdifferent requirements for the essay; ismore dependent on vocabulary; is notas dependent on reading passages andevaluations; and math is easier becausemany formulas are given to students atthe beginning of the math sections,problems are not as advanced,trigonometry is not included, and itdoes not have testing in science.

The ACT is the opposite.Students with stronger mathematicalskills and logical thinking tend to dobetter on the ACT. Students withstronger verbal skills and intuitivethinking tend to do better on the SAT.

THE PSATThe PSAT is far more than just

preparation for the SAT. It is theonly national test used to determineif a student is to determine eligibil-ity and qualification for the Na-tional Merit Scholarship Programthat can include major NationalMerit Scholarships. Colleges givemajor additional scholarships to Na-tional Merit Scholars.

THE FCATThe Florida Comprehensive

Assessment Test is given to all tenthgraders in public high schools in thespring. If a high school student doesnot pass the FCAT or an acceptablesubstitute before the end of theirsenior year, that student will notgraduate. Scoring an 18 on and theReading or the Math sections of theACT, or a 280 in Reading and a 370in Math on the SAT, fulfill thisrequirement as well. The FCAT isbeing phased out by the EOC inFlorida public high schools.

THE EOC (End-of-Course Assessments)

EOC testing has already started inpublic high schools in mathematics.Shortly, this testing will berequired for reading, writing, science,and history. Examinations are taken

during one week at the completion ofa full course. Students have all the timeneeded (normally 80 minutes or less)to complete the test in onesitting, everything is computerized,and the student must pass the test toreceive credit for the course. EOC’sare not required for students withcertifications for longer times on tests.

To talk with Dr. Adams aboutyour student doing their best onthe SAT and ACT, contact him at(727) 253-0639 or emailwwa0811@ gmail.com. He hasdegrees and advanced studies fromHarvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Colum-bia International and Luther Rice;and is one of the top Tutors inTampa Bay. His students have beenadmitted to many colleges anduniversities such as Harvard, Yale,Columbia, Cornell, NYU, U ofChicago, UCLA, USC, UF, FSU,USF, and UCF.

Dr. Adams offers FREE,PREDICTIVE SAT AND ACTTESTS that can help you knowwhere your student might score ona full examination. A few days afterthe test, you will receive an emailedreport with individual and com-posite scores, scores in Vocabularyand Grammar. This timed test canbe taken at home or at class.


who have been with him the wholetime he’s been practicing and has seensome of their needs change. He’shappy that dentistry has madeadvances to help those issues:

Sleep Better FloridaIf you are one of the 20 million

Americans who suffer from sleepapnea or severe snoring, Dr. Nelsoncan help you get a better night’s sleep.Up until now, the only option sleepapnea sufferers had was surgery or abulky and obtrusive CPAP machine.In fact, about 60% of people who areput on these machines are not com-fortable with them and stop usingthem.

Dr. Nelson works with localphysicians and sleep centers to deter-mine the severity of your sleep apnea.If appropriate, he will then fit you for acompact, comfortable oral appliancesimilar to a mouth guard. The appli-ance is designed to position the jawforward, keeping the airway open dur-ing sleep. Dr. Nelson customizes foreach individual to ensure a comfort-able fit. Since the appliance easily con-

forms to the contours of your mouth,you’ll likely become used to wearing itin a few short days.

After you’ve been fitted, Dr. Nel-son will send you home with aportable machine to track data duringthe night while you are sleeping.Using this information, Dr. Nelsonwill be able to determine whether theoral appliance therapy is working effec-tively.

Dr. Nelson has seen a high successrate with the oral appliance. His pa-tient David reported sleeping betterafter the first night of wearing the de-vice, “Every morning I have woken upfeeling refreshed. I was not able to usethe CPAP machine but would defi-nitely recommend (the oral appliance)to other patients. It is very comfort-able and it works.”

If left untreated sleep apnea canlead to serious health problems includ-ing high blood pressure, stroke, heartfailure, diabetes and depression. If youthink you suffer from sleep apnea, youowe it to yourself and your loved onesto make an appointment with Dr. Nel-son today to see if an oral appliancecan help you.

Six Month SmilesDr. Nelson has seen impressive

advancements made in orthodontics –specifically those for adults. Six MonthSmiles Lucid-Lok are clear bracketsand tooth colored wires that are barelyvisible. They are a cosmetic solutionfor adults that can give you a beautiful,straight smile in six – nine months andare typically less expensive than tradi-tional braces, aligner therapy or ve-neers.

In addition to Six Month Smiles,Dr. Nelson and his professional team

offer a full range of cosmetic, general,relaxation and restorative dentistryservices ensuring that no matter whatyour need, they will be able to helpyou.

Laser Gum TreatmentThe words gum disease can bring

to mind thoughts of expensive,painful, time-consuming surgery. ButDr. Nelson says there is a less painful,less traumatic, less expensive and veryeffective way to treat gun disease –LANAP surgical laser protocol – the

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Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine creates beautiful smiles in a“dental spa” atmosphere and helps many finally have a good night’s sleep


only FDA approved laser treatment forgum surgery.

The laser fiber used in the proce-dure is only about as wide as threehuman hairs and is inserted betweenthe gum tissue and tooth where itpainlessly removes the noxious ele-ments that cause gum disease. Patientswill see results in just two, two-hoursessions. You will not have to worryabout bleeding, stitches because yourgums have not been cut.

You will recover quickly becausethe laser can seal blood vessels, lym-phatics and nerve endings. Your tissuestill needs time to regenerate and healbut the healing time can be muchquicker than with traditional gum sur-gery.

No matter what your dentalneeds, Dr. Nelson and his staff at Nel-son Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medi-cine can help. Call them today to beon your way to a beautiful, healthysmile that will last a lifetime.

Nelson Dentistry and DentalSleep Medicine is located at 1938Highland Oaks Boulevard in Lutz.Office Hours are: Mon., Tues. &Thurs., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 4p.m. on Wed.; by appointment onlyon Fri. (Administrative hours onFri. are 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) To sched-ule an appointment, please call(813) 949-0424; find additionalinformation online atwww.NelsonDentistry.com.

Patients enjoy the beautiful, calm ambiance and the excellent care theyreceive from Dr. Jay Nelson and his freindly staff


sport gave her the motivation to be-come a certified ISSA (InternationalSports Science Association) Specialistin Fitness Nutrition. Christine also hasa wealth of knowledge in the retailworld where she has more than 24years of experience with a local super-market chain. Christine’s husbandMike served the public for nearly 24years working for the Pasco CountySheriff’s Office before he retired topursue the nutrition and fitness busi-ness. He is an accomplished runner,who has completed hundreds of racesincluding eight marathons, countlesshalf-marathons, 10k and 5k distances,and he is a member of the SuncoastStriders.

IN2IT Nutrition and Fitnesssponsors two local runs, the Rap Riverand Jingle Bell Runs, both in NewPort Richey. Mike became a CertifiedFitness Trainer with ISSA so he canextend his knowledge and passion toclients who want to have a strongerand healthier life.

Smoothies and SupplementsWhen you first enter IN2IT Nu-

trition and Fit-ness you’ll noticeit has a smoothiebar with fresh,healthy ingredi-ents. You’ll likelybe greeted byone of Christineand Mike’s fivedaughters whocan make you a100 percentwhey isolate pro-tein shake pre-pared using skim,soy, almond or rice milk, in one of avariety of flavors. Healthy add-ins in-cludes a multivitamin and mineralblend, antioxidant blend and a weightloss blend, to name just a few. Onehundred percent crushed fresh fruitsmoothies come in flavors such asstrawberry banana, mango tropics,peach pear apricot and acai plus. Mikesays that they are not only surprisinglylow in calories and packed with vita-mins, but have no added sugar, artifi-cial colors or flavors.

IN2IT Nutrition and Fitness alsocarries a full line of vitamins and sup-plements (including vegan options),including many that are not available

anywhere else in the area. Their fullline of nutritional supplementation iscommonly used in weight manage-ment, bodybuilding and sports nutri-tion. One is example is Compete, awhey isolate protein that is used for re-covery. Body Effect, a weight lossproduct, and Body Storm, a pre-work-out supplement, also are unique toIN2IT Nutrition and Fitness. PB2 is aWeight Watchers endorsed peanutbutter in a powder form, with the highcalorie oils removed. It can be used insmoothies, shakes, to dip fruit in, orreconstituted with water to make backinto a peanut butter thickness. Kidsand adults were both fascinated by thisproduct when I visited the store.

IN2IT Nutrition and Fitness alsosells products specifically for body-building and figure competitions likespray tan, Bikini Bite and testosteroneboosters. If the convenience of havingvitamins and supplements in the samelocation as a personal trainer andsmoothie bar wasn’t enough, Mikeand Christine will also beat any com-petitors’ advertised price on their sameproduct.

Personal TrainingWhether you’re serious about

making a change in your workout rou-tine, as either a novice or an experi-enced athlete, IN2IT Nutrition andFitness has the equipment and staff to

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Owners Mike and Christine Gilmore arepassionate about helping their clients reach

their individual fitness goals.


help you reach your goals. Their stateof the art exclusive fitness center hasHoist and Precor brand equipment aswell as unique pieces such as a Jacob’sLadder and a Step Mill (similar to aStairMaster, but it’s steps are largerand it’s a continuous loop of stairs).Couple that with Mike’s ability as acertified personal trainer to design aprogram unique for each person, andthey are really able to focus on theirclients’ goals, one client at a time, ascompared to the big box factory gyms.Intimidation is no excuse here! IN2ITNutrition and Fitness’ philosophy isthat weight training and building abase foundation with resistance willenhance your body for other areas, so

while many clients have a specific goalin mind such as weight loss or overalltoning, some clients have Mike createsport specific programs.

Kayla Bratcher of New PortRichey has been training with IN2ITNutrition and Fitness two days a weekto improve her running. Kayla says,“When you go in, all you have to do istell them what your goals are andthey’ll point you in the right direction.From supplements to personal trainingthey are there to help. I run crosscountry for USF and I’ve definitelyshaved time off my runs and improvedmy form since I’ve been working withMike.”

Registered DietitianIf you or your family is in need of

nutrition education and counseling tomeet your health related goals, IN2ITNutrition and Fitness has a registeredDietitian on staff to help you meetyour needs. Andrea O’Hora, RD,LD/N earned a Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Nutritional Sciences atBoston University and completed theDietetic Internship through the Uni-versity of New Hampshire. She wenton to become a Registered and Li-censed Dietitian. Andrea can be espe-

cially helpful to clients who are under adoctor’s care/orders for lowering theirblood pressure, cholesterol and/orhave diabetes. While Andrea charges aseparate fee for her services, she worksclosely with Mike and Christine soclients at IN2IT Nutrition and Fitnesssee how their diet, supplements andworkout all come together to make ahealthy body.

If you’re eager to achieve a per-sonal fitness goal, IN2IT Nutritionand Fitness wants to provide you withnutrition and fitness knowledge toreach those goals. Mike and Chris-

tine’s mission is for each guest to reachfor personal goals in an exciting,friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Call Christine or Mike to findout how IN2IT Nutrition andFitness can help you with yourpersonal goals at (727) 807-3295,log onto www.IN2ITTrinity.com orstop by 10720 SR 54, Suite 105,behind Bonefish Grill. IN2IT Nu-trition and Fitness is open Mon. –Fri., 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. from 10a.m. – 8 p.m., and 12 – 6 p.m. onSun., but hours are flexible to meetyour personal training needs.

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