Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 5, Issue 3, March 2014

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Vol. 5, Issue 3, March 2014

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By Katie Thomas

Whether you are an individual ora business owner, finding the rightprofessional is essential to reachingyour financial goals. So why not turnto professionals who can help youmaximize your financial potential? AtHernandez Accounting Solutions in

Land O’ Lakes, they are knowledge-able in all aspects of accounting forindividuals and businesses. They alsoprovide a personal touch and spendample time with every client, in orderto build a relationship and focus onwhat is in each client’s best interest.

Marcus Hernandez, president ofHernandez Accounting Solutions,says, “We really focus on the personalrelationship factor here. Since we arehere year-round and are a full-serviceaccounting firm, we are able to keepin communication with our clientsbefore, during and after tax season.Ultimately, this allows us to get toknow clients on a personal level. Ourclients feel as if they can come in orphone me anytime for business advice

Hernandez Accounting Solutions, Inc.Professional You Can Count On Year-Round

By Katie Thomas

Pizza Villa is doing somethingright. A restaurant doesn’t reign as acommunity favorite for 25 years unlessthe food is consistently delicious, theservice is always friendly and diners geta lot for their money – three thingsthat Pizza Villa is known for. PizzaVilla was awarded “Large Business ofthe Year” by the Central Pasco Cham-ber of Commerce in 2013.

Conveniently located off of StateRoad 54 in Land O’ Lakes, Pizza Villa

has been family owned sinceit was founded by Vasilios(Bill) Fotopoulos back in1988. Bill created a placewhere friends and familiescould gather comfortably toenjoy a delicious meal, andfor many in the area, Pizza Villa hasbecome a family tradition. Long-timemanager Cheryl Will and the well-known staff at Pizza Villa are commit-ted to making sure the restaurant staysa community favorite – a place wherecustomers truly do become like family.

PIZZA VILLA

Pizza Villa’s food is what trulykeeps diners coming in every week, oreven several times a week! AngieKalogeropoulos oversees that eachmeal is made to order with the freshest

See “Pizza Villa” on page 32

or to share future plans they have for anew venture.”

Hernandez Accounting Solutionsis conveniently located in Land O’Lakes just off of State Road 54 andhas earned an excellent reputationwith individuals and small businessowners alike, who have come to relyon the stellar services provided byMarcus Hernandez and his staff.Hernandez Accounting Solutionsprovides year-round services includingtax preparation, planning and the han-dling of tax problems for businessesand individuals, as well as businessservices such as small business ac-counting, payroll, part-time CFOservices, and Quickbooks services in-cluding set-up and training. The firm

offers financial services for individualsincluding personal financial planningand estate planning.

Marcus Hernandez has more than25 years of experience as a New YorkCPA in diversified fields of accounting.He started his career at Arthur Ander-son after studying at Baruch Collegein New York. At a young age, Marcusknew he wanted to work for himself;his attention to detail, tax law knowl-edge and welcoming personality wonover many clients in New York whoare still with him to this day. His broadspectrum of services enables him tohelp his clients with many aspects oftheir financial planning and needs.

See “Hernandez Solutions” on page 30.

Marcus Hernandez, CPA

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By Alexis Selby

Nestled just off Gunn Highwayamongst 15 acres of wooded farmlandand beautiful green fields lies a secretoasis and safe haven for some of life’smost magnificent creatures – horses.Dedicated to providing a rehabilitativesanctuary for abandoned, abused, un-wanted or slaughter-bound horses,Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue, anamazing non-for-profit organization,has been rescuing, rehabilitating andre-homing horses for the past 35 years.“Our mission is to bring people wholove horses together with the horses welove,” says Glenda Smith the founderof Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue ofTampa Bay.

Since starting Equestrian Inc.Horse Rescue, Glenda has made it hermission to stand up for neglected andabused horses, giving them a produc-tive second chance at life and the op-portunity to experience the true love ofa caring family. “I came out of thewomb loving horses and started ridingat 5 years old,” says Glenda. “I boughtmy first farm in Land O’ Lakes in 1978

and bought a couple Arabian horses – Ilove the breed. I later found out abouthow overly bred their breed was andhow so many people were just aban-doning them and turning them loose inthe state forest. I never bought anotherhorse again; instead I started Eques-trian Inc. Horse Rescue as a way tosave these abandoned horses and pro-

vide a loving rehabilitative home. Wordquickly got out about how much Iloved the breed and that I was willingto help horses in need.” Glenda runsEquestrian Inc. alongside her daughter,DeeAnn Smith and stable manager An-thio Marcos. Equestrian Inc.’s

See “Horse Rescue” on page 20.

Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue of Tampa Bay –Bringing People Who Love Horses Together With The Horses They Love

Glenda Smith, founder of Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue of Tampa Bay,makes it her mission to stand up for abused and neglected horses.


Community Calendar Dr. Chisholm Presents “Heartburn,Abdominal Pain, Hiatal Hernia, Oc-casional Diarrhea? It’s More OftenYour Gallbladder Than You Think”

Mar. 26, Noon––The MedicalCenter of Trinity, at 9330 S.R. 54, an-nounces that it will hold a seminar enti-tled “Heartburn, Abdominal Pain,Hiatal Hernia, Occasional Diarrhea?It’s More Often Your Gallbladder ThanYou Think” presented by KeithChisholm, MD, general surgeon.

Dr. Chisholm will discuss thesigns and symptoms of gallbladder dis-ease as well as the minimally invasivesurgical options which will get youback to work and life quickly. A ques-tion and answer session will follow.

Admission is free and a compli-mentary light lunch will be served.Seating is limited and reservationsare required. To RSVP and for moreinformation, call 727-834-5630 oremail [email protected].

Keystone Community ChurchYard Sale

Mar. 29, 7:30 AM–1 PM––Key-stone Community Church will hold achurchwide yard sale. Gently useditems, bake sale, plants and more. Spaghetti Dinner

Sat., Apr. 5, 5–8 PM––The event is

open to the public and the cost is $5for an individual or $10 for a family.

Keystone Community Church islocated near the southwest corner of 54and 41, 21010 SR 54 in Lutz. Formore information: 813.948.4522 oronline at keystonecommunity.org.

Easter Family Fun Fest at Van Dyke Church

Apr. 12, 4-5:45 PM––Free Easteregg hunt for infants to 5th grade.Family-friendly activities include crafts,bingo, interactive games, ice pops, andcookie decorating. Egg hunt will takeplace from 4-5:45 p.m., Easter servicefrom 6-7 p.m., and free food from 7-8p.m. Location: Van Dyke Church,17030 Lakeshore Road, in Lutz. Visitwww.vandyke.org for information.

Sons of the American Legion Com-munity Yard Sale

Sat., Mar. 22, 8 AM–2 PM––TheSons of the American Legion Unit 147are hosting a Community Yard Sale atthe Post, 17383 Gunn Highway inOdessa. Vendor spots are available10x10 space with table and chairs for$8. Donations of goods accepted. Re-serve a space or request pick up of do-nations by calling 727-372-9848 oremailing [email protected] [email protected].

Trinity Regional Rehab CenterPresents: Dog Days

Fri., Mar. 28, 4–8 PM––TrinityRegional Rehab Center invites the pub-lic and their well-behaved dogs to DogDays, a fundraiser being held to benefitCindy’s Pets. Bring your dog for anevening of fun and frolic!

Admission is FREE to the eventwhich will feature food, a live band,LOTS of entertainment, rescue groupsand giveaways!

Trinity Regional Rehab Center islocated at 2144 Welbilt Blvd. in Trinity(www.trinityregionalrehab.com).

About Cindy’s Pets: Cindy’sPets was started by Genesis School,along with interested parents andfriends, to provide needed pet food forthe animals of Senior citizens in ourarea by working in conjunction withPasco County’s Elderly Nutrition“Meals on Wheels” program. Manyseniors, while participating in the“Meals on Wheels” program, give aportion of their delivered meals to theirbeloved pets.

The goal of Cindy’s Pets is to pro-vide nutritional food for the pets, sothe elderly will enjoy their own meals

with the knowledge that their pet isalso being taken care of.

The kind people at Pasco County’s“Meals on Wheels” program identify192 pets owned by homebound seniorswho would benefit from the Cindy’sPets program. Volunteers and dona-tions are needed! Needed: donationsof pet food, monetary donations, vol-unteers to package the pet food, volun-teers to deliver the pet food to thehomebound seniors.

You can “Adopt a Pet” (for amonth or a year). If you choose toAdopt a Pet, the cost per month willbe: Cats–$12; Small Dogs–$15;Medium Dogs–$20; Large Dogs–$25.

If you can help, please drop off petfood or other donations at the follow-ing sites: Genesis School - East Cam-pus, 8100 Mitchell Ranch Road inNew Port Richey (727) 372-9333;Genesis School - West Campus, 6609River Road in New Port Richey (727-845-1111; Longleaf Learning Center,3035 Alachua Place in New PortRichey (727) 375-2264.

Cindy's Pets (The Cindy AllgoodFund) was created in memory ofCindy, pet lover extraordinaire!


Nestled on 20 lakefront acresalong with Camp Keystone, Florida’soldest continuously inhabited camp,Old McMicky’s Farm opened 1991and quickly became a favorite field tripdestination for kids. Camp Keystonehas a long history with nature loversand has employed and hosted promi-nent people like Burt Reynolds andthousands of kids from all corners ofthe U.S. every summer since 1946.The camp created many special mem-ories over the years, showing morethan 30,000 kids how to unplug andget back to nature.

Creating a big family of campalumni, Camp Keystone and OldMcMicky’s Farm encompassed the tra-

ditional summer camp – sleeping incabins, horseback riding and singingaround campfires – and Americanfarm life.

Old McMicky’s Farm hosted fieldtrips for about 30,000 Tampa Bay areachildren every year, with many seeinggoats, pigs and sheep for the first timein their lives.

Bringing Old McMicky’s Farmto New Generations!

Re-opened in 2013, OldMcMicky’s Farm is bringing back thebeloved tradition of farm life to a newgeneration – offering a rare opportu-nity for kids to interact face-to-facewith farm animals. This hands-on edu-cational experience shows children toseniors how life was lived on an Amer-ican farm.

Visiting the farm makes a fun-filled day with the opportunity totouch, see and have an up close expe-rience with American farm animals –while taking an exciting hayride, run-ning through the barn maze, milkinga cow and more! From day one, OldMcMicky’s Farm has been about giv-

ing back to thecommunity –hosting farmtours for chil-dren and vet-erans throughnon-profit or-ganizations.

Giving Backto Tampa Bay

OldMcMicky’sFarm is com-mitted to giv-ing back to theTampa Bay area. One of our biggestgoals is to give children facing chal-lenges and wounded veterans whoserved our country an awesome day offun, memories and relaxation at ourfarm – absolutely free.

1000 KIDS ProgramSeeing the look of joy on children

facing challenges is truly priceless.Each year, the farm’s 1000 Kids Pro-gram has the goal of welcoming 1,000kids in the Tampa Bay area to forget

what they are going through, and al-lowing them to enjoy amazing mo-ments with animals and activities in anatmosphere of love and fun.

This program has several goals:•Empower children to learn and gainnew experiences•Teach kids of all backgrounds aboutAmerican farm life•Make stories of animals come to lifewith hands-on, educational petting ex-periences

Visit Old McMicky’s FarmA Tampa Bay Tradition for Over 65 Years!


•Share Florida’s most unique hands-on animal attraction in a beautiful,natural setting with Old Floridacharm.

Old McMicky's Farm is not a pet-ting zoo, but an educational programabout farm animals and farm life. Sur-veys find that 7 out of 10 people havenever milked a cow, touched a goat orseen a newborn baby farm animal. OldMcMicky’s allows visitors to reconnectwith family and friends, Mother Na-ture and the great outdoors. Visitors

of all ages take a guided tour of thefarm with our professional tour guides– and enjoy the beautiful view of Cres-cent Lake while eating lunch in theoak tree-shaded picnic areas. Stay andrelax a while, bring a lunch and enjoynature’s tranquility.

For more information aboutOld McMicky’s Farm, located at9612 Crescent Drive in Odessa,please call (813) 920-1948 or visitonline at www.oldmcmickys.comfor information about tours.


By Julie Kanehl

Summer will be fast upon us andbetween the sweltering heat and thehumidity the season brings, let’s faceit, staying cool is of the utmost impor-tance. In fact, air conditioning is oneof those things that many people takefor granted until something happensto it! Florida without AC makes youwonder how anyone lived here beforeit existed. Almost instantly there’s athick heat that moves into each roomproviding an eerie stillness, and yourhouse quickly becomes uncomfort-able. Don’t panic! Call Millian-Aireand they will have you up and runningin no time!

Millian-Aire is an established, ex-perienced residential and commercialheating and air-conditioning companythat has been coming to the rescue ofFlorida residents since 1989. Theirmain office has been located just offof Congress in New Port Richey since1993, and they service all of the sur-rounding communities 24/7 includ-ing Trinity, and from Spring Hill toClearwater, Tarpon Springs to Tampa,and everywhere in between. Millian-

Aire holds commercial licenses in sixstates, but their focus is primarily onhelping local homeowners like youand me.

Known for their entertainingcommercials that feature four genera-tions of the Millian family, this family-owned and operated organization isfar more than a company with a coolname. President, Owner and FounderHoward Millian grew up in the air-conditioning business with his father,Michael, who moved the family toFlorida in the late ‘80s to retire. Whenhe realized he wasn’t quite ready to re-tire, Michael supported Howard whenhe decided to follow in his footstepsand open an air-conditioning companythat people could really trust. Thatwas almost 25 years ago, and todayMillian-Aire is one of the most well re-spected businesses in town. Back then,Howard and his father would carefullyinstall each unit, and his mother Fayeran the office. Now, Howard, his wifeSue Millian, and their family have astaff of more than 30 qualified, experi-enced and certified technicians whohave the same dedication, commit-ment and respect for the customer.

Michael still pulls permits andhelps his family too! Just like their com-

mercial says, there are four generationsto serve you. Of course, the youngest is

Millian-Aire Keeps Tampa Bay Cool 24/7

You can count on Howard Millian’s (middle) family-run business Millian-Aire to provide superior service and to be there fast!


just three, but he makes everyonesmile, and that’s just as important.

Millian-Aire also gives back to theTrinity community. In fact, they are abig supporter of the soccer program atJ.W. Mitchell High School, largely be-cause of their son Cody, who gradu-ated from there. As part of Cody’ssenior project, he wanted to honor hisgrandfather’s legacy after he passedaway from lung cancer. To do so, Sueand Howard helped him to create afoundation called the JK Cancer Fund.

Sue says, “He wanted to hold agolf tournament to raise money forpeople who are recovering from theeffects of chemo and radiation to helpthem get their lives back. At first, wethought it would just be our family,but the word got out and that firstyear we raised $10,000!”

Since then, the annual JK CancerFund Golf Tournament, which is heldeach April at the Seven Springs Golfand Country Club, has continued toraise funds ( it was up to $61,000 as ofJune 2013) to help local residents whoare recovering from Cancer. Sue said,“It was important to me to be able tohelp the people in our community.”The 4th Annual Drive Away CancerGolf Outing will be held on Sunday,March 30 at Seven Springs Golf &Country Club.

Call Millian-Aire When You NeedHelp 24/7 and 365!

Millian-Aire focuses on treatingtheir customers like an extension oftheir own family; that’s why when youcall, no matter the hour, or the day ofthe week, you’ll get a real person onthe other end of the phone who will behappy to help you. So, don’t call dad,call Millian-Aire!

Howard says, “During the sum-mer months, it can be 100 degreesand we don’t let our people wait.When you call us, our NATE Certifiedtechnicians are ready. We make a pointto keep our trucks stocked and readyso that we can make fast repairs.”

One customer said, “What FASTservice! We called two hours ago andwe are already enjoying cool air. [Theyoffer] super fast service. The techni-cian was very knowledgeable about airconditioning. His actions were profes-sional and personable. He was friendlyand engaged in conversation otherthan air conditioning. He was kind toour dog also.”

Howard says, “We treat peoplelike family. Our technicians have beenwith us a long time and they treat eachhouse like their own, each pet liketheir own, and we have a strict policyon wearing booties in the house.”

Affordable and competitively

priced, Millian-Aire uses a nationallyrecognized flat rate for repair charges,which means that their customersdon’t have to haggle or worry aboutwhat things will cost. They know rightup front, and when you need them, anexperienced and certified technicianwill be there within 24 hours to keepyou and your family cool.

If your technician feels that theunit is too old, or it will be too costlyto repair, they might recommend youget a quote from one of their ComfortSpecialists who can come to yourhome and help you find the right airconditioner. These quotes are free,and they do an entire energy surveyon your home, measuring each win-dow and taking into account a myriadof details. The best part is that theycan be out there in just a couple ofhours, especially if you are “down.”

If you are in need of a new air-conditioner, Millian-Aire is proud tooffer six levels of Trane equipment.Howard says, “We have been a Tranedealer for ten years and we preferthem because of the quality of theirequipment, but the main reason westay with them is the customer servicethat they help us provide the customerafter the sale. They don’t forget abouttheir customers, and neither do we.”

Robert from Spring Hill said,“Thank you Millian-Aire for resolvingmy HVAC problems. We love our newTrane unit and the installers were great.Hope this one lasts another 24 years.See you in six months for our servicecheck up. I have already recommendedyour company to another.”

The U.S. Government’s Energywebsite, www.energy.gov, explains,“When buying an air conditioner, lookfor a model with a high efficiency.Central air conditioners are rated ac-cording to their seasonal energy effi-ciency ratio (SEER). SEER indicatesthe relative amount of energy neededto provide a specific cooling output.Many older systems have SEER rat-ings of 6 or less. The minimum SEER

allowed today is 13. Look for theENERGY STAR® label for central airconditioners with SEER ratings of 13or greater, but consider using air con-ditioning equipment with higherSEER ratings for greater savings.”

It can seem a bit overwhelming,but Millian-Aire can keep it simpleand affordable. Millian-Aire will helpyou get the temperature back whereit belongs, without you having tospend a million to do it. (Hey, youknew it was coming.)

Customer, Miguel, said, “I’mvery impressed with the quality ofthe work performed by the Millian-Aire Technician; his professionalism,punctuality – which is very importantto me – and his politeness. I’m prettysure I will make the Millian-Airefamily my ‘go-to’ company for anyand all AC problems.”

Be a Millian-Aire Club Member!It’s always better to be proactive in-

stead of reactive right? That’s why Mil-lian-Aire has a customer membershipprogram called the Millian-Aire Club(MAC). The MAC club offers a widearray of benefits, and only costs $19.99a month. The MAC Club gives itsmembers two inspections per year,same-day service, waves any overtimecharges that would normally be accruedon a late-night, weekend or holiday call,and gives you priority service over non-MAC customers. In addition, clubmembers are eligible for discounts onrepairs and new equipment, receive adetailed inspection list, and they even re-ceive waxing of the outside unit. As anadded perk, MAC members can also logon to the Millian-Aire website to viewpast invoices, view a quarterly newsletterwith energy saving tips and even requestservice or estimates right online.

Millian-Aire serves the entireTampa Bay Area and can be reached24/7 at 866-645-2665. For moreinformation, please visit their websiteat www.millian-aire.com.


By Marcy Sanford

Locally owned and operated,uTan, located in The Shoppes at Sun-lake Centre on State Road 54, has beenhelping people find their natural glowsince 2010. The friendly uTan consult-ants are specially trained to help youdevelop a tanning regimen specially de-signed for your skin to give you a beau-tiful all over glow. Whether you want aquick and easy spray tan or enjoyspending a few moments relaxing in a

premier tanning bed, uTan can get youin and out in no time at all.

“No appointments are necessaryat uTan,” says Manager Johanna Car-penter. “There is always a certified tan-ning consultant at uTan to help ourclients develop a tanning plan for theirskin. We have the newest, state-of-theart beds and always make sure every-thing is running perfectly so we canget our clients in and out as quickly aspossible. Tanning used to take 30 min-utes but now you can get a beautiful

all-over tan in as little as 12 minutes.”All of the tanning beds at uTan

are equipped with cooling systems(some have air conditioning!) andspeakers so you’ll be cool and comfort-able while you listen to your iPod,MP3 or other player. Many of the bedshave comfortable ergonomic featureslike integrated headrests, relaxing arm-rests, and variable footrests. uTan evenhas a tanning bed with a unique open-air design and one you stand up in.

The stand up tanning beds can helpyou even out tan lines and pressurepoints. When you visit uTan, just talkto one of their knowledgeable tanningconsultants to determine which tan-ning bed will best meet your needs.

“Our Smart Tan trained consult-ants know the safe ways for you totan,” says Johanna. “They can helpyou get the results you want. uTan alsohas a wide array of wonderful smelling,luxurious lotions to help you get the

uTan offers a choice of tanning beds including stand-up beds. No matterwhich you choose, you will enjoy a state-of-the-art tanning experience.


most from your tanning session. Wecan help you pick out the product thatwill work best with your skin.”

uTan also offers sunless tanning.You can make an appointment withtheir custom hand held spray tannerexpert or walk in at any time and stepinto the spa-like VersaSpa booth. Inaddition to getting great all-overcolor, sunless tanning lotions can alsohydrate and smooth your skin.

Clients who use the VersaSpaTanning System can choose from fourdifferent full-body skin treatments tocustomize their tanning application.You can choose from a skin bronzing

solution, an anti-aging moisturizer, ora UV skin-defining maximizer. Best ofall, the whole process only takes a cou-ple of minutes and you step out of theVersaSpa completely dry. And the hy-drating, anti-aging moisturizer issprayed on last to help hold colorlonger by hydrating the skin.

“The VersaSpa booth is a greatoption for people who may be uncom-fortable in front of someone else,” saysJohanna. “For both the custom sprayand the VersaSpa, the tanning spray isa clear coat that doesn’t include anymessy bronzers. You are completelydry after the application and you can

put your clotheson immediatelywithout worry-ing about mess-ing up orstaining yourclothes.” Ratherthan just simpletinting, the Ver-saSpa creates acomplete spa-like session foryou that givesyou healthy,natural looking,sun-kissed skin.

The clear coat takes several hours todevelop; however, bronzer can be ap-plied to give your skin a beautifulcolor right away.

uTan is known for having themost state-of-the art tanning beds andsunless tanning systems available, butJohanna says they are also in theprocess of making over the lobby area.“We have many regular clients whohave been coming to us for years,”says Johanna. “We’re very excited tobe updating and renovating our lobbyarea to make it as comfortable and re-laxing as possible for them. We wantthem to have a true spa experience

when they visit uTan.” uTan offers many different pack-

ages and memberships and best of allyou are never tied into a contract. Youcan save money each month gettingthe gorgeous tan you want with nolong-term obligation. You can getmore information about uTan at theirwebsite www.utantanning.com andyou can find out about their latestdeals and specials when you like themon facebook.

No appointments are necessary atuTan. You can walk in whenever youwant and start working on gorgeouslooking skin.

uTan is located at 18915 StateRoad 54 in The Shoppes at SunlakeCentre and can be reached at 813-948-2600. It is open 7 days a week:Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. –10p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; and 12 p.m.–5 p.m. onSunday. Be sure to “Like” uTan atfacebook.com/utantanningofloridafor the latest updates and specials.uTan is excited that business isexpanding and is looking for theright individual to fill the role ofassistant manager – please call formore information.

Conveniently located in The Shoppes at Sunlake Centre on SR 54, uTan has everything you needincluding luxurious body lotions to keep your skin hydrated and glowing with a beautiful tan.


By Sandra Mason

If customer service and gettingthe deal done in an expeditious man-ner are your expectations, then NickAcosta is the Real Estate agent thatyou want on your side.

It’s important when selling orbuying a home to have someone onyour side that is always reachable.Known by clients and colleagues alikefor his tenacity, perseverance, honestyand fairness, Nick has an unmatch-able reputation for quick, timely re-sponse to each client’s needs andconcerns. His telephone and emailare always at hand and the result ofthis professionalism is that each client

Buying, SellingA Home?

Realtor Nick Acosta

always feels as if they are the onlyclient and that their needs are setabove all else.

Searching for a new home or sell-ing your current home can be a com-plicated and exhausting experience. Itis absolutely essential to find a Real Es-tate agent who is deeply involved inthe business and who truly loves whatthey do so they can show you the wayto your future. Nick is here to do ex-actly that. He loves Real Estate and itis his greatest goal, as your agent, tomake the process of buying or sellingyour home a seamless one. Everytransaction is different, but with his lis-tening ear and adaptability, he can findthe best solutions to meet all of yourneeds.

Prior to his Real Estate career,Nick spent more than 20 years in thebanking industry and served as vicepresident while in that field. His pro-fessional background has provided himwith unparalleled experience in build-ing successful relationships with a di-versified customer base and he also isfluent is Spanish, which is a big bonus

with clients as it widens the people hecan reach. Nick’s years of experience indeveloping customer relationships en-ables him to work comfortably witheveryone he meets.

Nick’s approachable demeanormakes people feel comfortable. His lis-tening skills are second to none andbecause of that, he is able to determineyour needs, focus on those needs andin doing so, your goals become his.Simply put, customer service is his toppriority. Nick will use his skills to makeyour dreams a reality! His clients havenothing but positive feedback.

“Nick Acosta made our dreamscome true. After so many months oflooking for the perfect property for usin Florida, we finally found a beautifulhouse looking over a stunning lakethanks to Nick Acosta. He helped usfind a great house that was just rightfor us and didn’t settle for any lessthan what we really wanted andneeded. He is a great person in gen-eral, who is very kind and honest. Heknows all the needs of a family or cou-ple. We came from Toronto, Canadaand with his professionalism and help,he treated us like great friends eventhough it was the first time we met.Our dream was to find a great prop-erty in Florida, and he helped us

achieve that goal. He is a great listenerand knew what our needs and wantswere as a family. He was very non-pushy as well and was calm and patientwhile we made our decisions to find-ing the right house. He is very politeand trustworthy with us, as he is witheveryone. He gave us great advice andwe will always have him as our Brokerin Florida.”_Joaquin, Sonia and IsabelCastrillon, Toronto, Canada

Bottom line, Nick is a results-dri-ven professional whose work ethics,negotiation skills, and commitmentdrives him to ensure that his clients’high expectation come to fruition bygetting the job done timely and in anefficient manner. He will work tire-lessly and relentlessly in partneringwith you in buying your new home orin selling your current home and hiswork ethic is evident as Nick has beenthe top-producing sales agent for thelast two years at Lipply Real Estate!

If you need any Real Estateservices, you can contact NickAcosta at [email protected],or call/text him directly at 813-728-8060. Lipply Real Estate’soffice is located in Tarpon Springsand Robert E. Lipply is the Broker/ Owner. For more information,visit www.lipplyrealestate.com.


By Julie Kanehl

If you love sushi, Thai food, orsushi and Thai food, or let’s just sayfood in general, you’re going to loveBangkok Sushi. You’ll find fresh ingre-dients, aromatic spices, expert prepara-tion, and an absolutely beautifulrestaurant that sets the bar high, butmanages to keep the price low. With amenu everyone can afford, but the ex-perience and class that its reputationhas garnered and earned, BangkokSushi is your next lunch or dinner datedestination. Whether you’re meeting acolleague for a bite, going out for a ro-mantic dinner or taking the entire fam-ily out to eat, Bangkok Sushi will be ahit. Centrally located in the North-Pointe Village, just east of the SuncoastParkway, Bangkok Sushi is convenientto Odessa, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, LandO’Lakes, Trinity and Tampa.

Since its opening in 2009,Bangkok Sushi has become a popularlocal favorite, and it should come asno surprise, for the people who cre-ated it did so as a labor of love – tak-ing their heritage, their commitment

to creating meals to order without tak-ing shortcuts, their decades of experi-ence from New York City to Miami–opening up their own restaurantright here in our backyard.

Offering lunch Monday throughFriday, and dinner seven days a week,Bangkok Sushi has an incredible menuthat ranges from sushi and seafood topopular dishes like Volcano Chicken,Crispy Duck and the popular BangkokSteak. Traditional curry, noodle andfried rice entrées also are favoritemenu choices at Bangkok Sushi.

One customer gushed, “My hus-band and I have been eating atBangkok Sushi for years. As self-pro-fessed ‘foodies’ we are very particularabout the restaurants we frequent.The food and the service have to beconsistently on-point to keep us com-ing back for more. Bangkok Sushi hasexcellent food - we’ve tried almosteverything on the menu and havenever had a complaint - and the serv-ice is always excellent.”

Bangkok Sushi is a breath of freshair, for when you walk in, the atmos-phere is fine dining. Think white linen

table cloths, black napkins folded intocrowns on each place setting, and ex-otic teak wood finishes on the walls.Golden statues, elegant art and excel-lent service add to the ambiance of therestaurant’s appeal, and this all magi-cally happens without coming off asstuffy or closed off. In fact, you’ll feelquite at home wearing casual clothesto the restaurant, but fresh rose oneach table is an example of their atten-tion to detail and their commitment toexcellence. So, whether you’re stop-

ping in after school with the kids on abusy evening, or going out for a specialdate, Bangkok Sushi hits all the marks.

Fresh Sushi & Sashimi ExpertlyPrepared

With more than 50 sushi andsashimi options to choose from ontheir sushi menu, it’s no wonder whySushi is part of their name. The sushiand sashimi at Bangkok Sushi is care-fully and beautifully prepared to order,and while it’s almost too beautiful to

Bangkok Sushi is Casual Fine Dining at its Best

The traditional dress and elegant ambiance transports the diner to Thailand


eat, you won’t be able to resist.From traditional favorites like

California Rolls, Rainbow Rolls andTempura Rolls to some new and cre-ative dishes like the Sexy Man, theClearwater Roll, The Monster Rolland the Rock-n-Roll. Whatever wayyou like your sushi roll, you’ll appreci-ate that their menu is not only chockfull of options, but extremely clear onwhat’s in each one. This, for those ofyou who may be new to sushi, is al-ways important. (But be forewarned,in no time you’ll be going for thesashimi that you once scoffed at.) Es-pecially when the fish is as freshly pre-pared as it is at Bangkok Sushi.

Owner John Chieopanich, whoseexperience spans the globe, said, “We

serve the freshest food possible, and weknow how to wrap, keep and store thefish, keeping it clean all the waythrough the process––that’s a matter ofknow-how and experience.” He adds,“We take our time to prepare food theproper way, instead of the easy way. Wedon’t take any shortcuts.”

Thai Food: Sweet, Light, Healthy& Delicious

The Thai menu at Bangkok Sushiis jam-packed with appetizers, soups,salads, noodles, curry dishes, fried ricedishes and of course Chef’s Specials.Everyone who has been there seems tohave a favorite appetizer, although theirCurry Puffs, their Spring Rolls, theirEgg Rolls and their Thai-style Crab

Rangoon top the list most of the time.Soup options include wonton

soup, vegetable, rice, Tom Kha andTom Yum. There are eight differenttraditional Thai salads on the menu,although the majority of the itemshave either duck, seafood, beef, porkor chicken mixed in with the greens,making them excellent choices asmeals of their own.

One of the very best things aboutgoing to an authentic Thai restaurant,like Bangkok Sushi, is your ability tochoose what you’d like to eat and theway in which it is prepared, so let’s sayyou’re in the mood for somethingsweet and sour, well you have yourchoice of chicken, pork, beef, vegetableor tofu, and even shrimp, squid orseafood. All of these can be preparedusing their sweet and sour recipe,which includes being sautéed in toma-toes, cucumbers, pineapples, whiteonions and bell peppers and served insweet and sour tomato sauce. That’sjust an example, as most of the Thai en-trees offer that kind of flexibility.Bangkok Sushi’s children’s menu in-cludes chicken wings, chicken tempuraand fried ice cream for dessert.

Chieopanich says, “Thai food iscooked differently than other kinds offood, our technique is different, usesless oil. It’s lighter and not as heavy.That’s why Thai food has become sopopular during the last twenty years.”

Bangkok Sushi also offers a niceselection of wines as Chieopanich is abit of a wine connoisseur himself.There are beer selections from Ameri-can favorites to Japanese and Thaichoices, so next time you come, live alittle and have something nice to drinkwith your meal.

Besides the roses on the table andthe premier service and experience,Bangkok Sushi also offers a distinctlyThai dessert menu that shouldn’t bemissed. If you’re able to save anyroom, you’ll want to try the ThaiDonuts, Fried Banana with CoconutIce Cream, or Lychee Nuts on Ice.

Dan Hoagland said, “One of thetop Thai restaurants in the country. Ahidden gem! I grew up in NYC and thiswould be rated as an A+ restaurant.”

Bangkok Sushi is a very popularspot for take-out, especially because ofits convenient location. Chieopanichsays, “We have a lot of people whoorder before they leave the office, andpick up on their way home!”

Bangkok Sushi is located at16541 Pointe Village Drive, Suite101 in Lutz. Hours are 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Mon. – Fri., 4–10 p.m.on Sat. and 4–9 p.m. on Sun. Formore information or to order take-out, call 813-920-9777, or you canfax your order to 813-920-9711.You can view the menu atwww.bangkok-sushi.com.

Exquisitely presented and prepared with the freshest, highest quality ingredients, the food at Bangkok Sushi is divine - from the appetizers and traditiona Thaisalads to the sushi and sashimi or the unique Chef’s Specials and Thai desserts.. Diners rave that Bangkok Sushi rivals the nation’s best Thai restaurants.


hands-on board of directors and dedi-cated volunteers make up the rest ofthe team. “Everyone has such a passionfor the horses and it is obvious howmuch they love them by the way theyfor them,” adds Glenda.

In recent years, Equestrian Inc.Horse Rescue has transitioned to help-ing more and more off the track Thor-oughbred horses, whom if not forEquestrian Inc. would otherwise bedestined for uncertain futures.Through Bob Jeffries, head of theHBPA at Tampa Bay Downs, trainersfrequently contact Equestrian Inc. togive their former racehorses the oppor-tunity of a second career rather thanturning them over to individuals whodo not have their best interest at heart.Unfortunately, horse slaughter is amajor concern in this area andthroughout the United States.

Glenda also reaches out to thecommunity and encourages horse own-ers to call her if they are longer able toprovide proper care for their horses,whether it be because of monetaryproblems, health-related issues, or anyother reason. Her organization workswith the Sheriff’s Office and tries to

help people who can no longer affordto feed their horses. In addition,Equestrian Inc. works in conjunctionwith other horse rescues in the area,and if they are unable to take yourhorse they will help you find a placethat will.

Founded upon Glenda’s love ofhorses, Equestrian Inc. is 100% volun-teer run and operates solely on supportfrom people in the community throughmonetary donations, volunteering,sponsorship of horses, and donation ofservices. Equestrian Inc.’s grain andhay expenses exceed $5,000 permonth. “As a 501 C3 charitable organ-ization, in order for us to continue ourwork and succeed at helping horses it isimportant for people to help out in anyway they can,” says Glenda. The organ-ization also provides community serv-ice opportunities for high schoolstudents. Donations can be madethrough Paypal on their website atwww.EquestrianInc.org, or by checksmade payable to Equestrian Inc.

Advanced Equine Dentistry& Vet Services Inc.

Providing full-service mobile den-tal care for horses, Advanced EquineDentistry & Vet Services Inc. is an ex-traordinary company that out of thekindness of their hearts, donates their

services to Equestrian Inc. Horse Res-cue, and on my previous visit I had theopportunity to witness a much-neededtooth extraction on a beautiful horsenamed “Which Way Do I Go”. Oper-ated by Dr. Richard Grist, C.EQ.D.and Dr. Jay Clifford DVM, for the past7 years Advanced Equine Dental hasbeen providing the ultimate equinedentistry experience throughoutFlorida and Georgia. “It is because ofpeople like Rich and Jay that we areable to do what we do for horses,” saysGlenda. Advanced Equine Dentistry is100% mobile and the doctors operateout of a completely self-contained 28'custom built, air-conditioned, equinedental aluminum trailer that containseverything necessary to treat all kindsof dental procedures, including sur-

gery. The doctors have also designedand manufactured many of their owntools and equipment that they use fortheir equine dentistry services. As theirbusiness continues to grow, the doc-tors hope to have at least 10 moreunits throughout Florida within thenext year, as to better serve horses inneed. For more information about Ad-vanced Equine Dentistry & Vet Serv-ices Inc. please visit their website atwww.AdvancedEquineDentist.com orcall (727) 484-4473.

How to Adopt a HorseAt Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue

they DO NOT sell horses, but insteadfacilitate the rescue, rehabilitation, re-training and re-homing of those ani-mals in their care. They do have somepermanent residents, but their mainfocus is to adopt out as many animalsas possible to loving, forever, informedhomes. If you are interested in adopt-ing a horse, they have a wonderful se-lection of horses to choose from – fromyoung to old, Arabians to Thorough-breds, companion horses to trail horses;they even have a donkey! Glenda says,“We depend a lot on people in thecommunity to get the word out aboutwhere we are and what we do. If some-one is interested in adopting a horse,we believe in full disclosure – we will

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tell them everything we know aboutthe horse.” Equestrian Inc. is very par-ticular and careful about whom theyadopt horses out to and they do a greatjob of matching horses with a suitableowner based upon their personalitiesand what they are looking for in ahorse. Because of this, Glenda is veryproud to announce that they haveNEVER had a horse returned by anadopting owner!

Glenda is adamant about givingback to her community and does a lotof work with underprivileged chil-dren, as well as handicapped children.Throughout the year she also takes afew of her horses and ponies toschools in Tampa Bay and allows thechildren to groom them. She alsospends a lot of time educating youthsabout these magnificent creatures,and teaches them how to properlycare for a horse. Equestrian Inc. isavailable for field trips. “The futureof these animals lies in the hands ofchildren,” says Glenda. “It is very im-portant to educate our youths on howto treat horses properly so they cancontinue the cycle.”

Dynamite LessonsEquestrian Inc. offers a great les-

son program, including private andgroup lessons. Fun and educational,

each class includes grooming, saddling,horse riding lessons and the care re-quired after riding.

Summer CampStarting in June, Equestrian Inc.

will also have an exciting 4-week sum-mer camp, which will be five days aweek from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. This awe-some camp will teach all aspects ofhorse care, including general horsecare, education on the anatomy ofhorses, witnessing visits by the veteri-narian and equine dentist, as well asnumerous opportunities to ride thehorses. All experience levels are wel-come; whether you are an advancedrider or new to horse care, these campsprove to be fun for all.

Trail RidesA new concept to Equestrian Inc.,

this wonderful horse rescue will now beoffering trail rides to the public. ForValentines Day my husband and I gotto experience these trail rides first-handand we had a blast. Riding Thorough-bred-racing horses, we took a ridearound the property, basking in thebeautiful nature. I was so excited – Ihave ridden horses before, but the factthat I was riding on a retired racehorse,was awesome – where else are yougoing to get the opportunity to ride on

this type of horse? My mother and sisteraccompanied us on the trail ride andthey really enjoyed it as well. The staffat Equestrian Inc. was really informa-tive and Anthio gave us all lessons andtips before we got on the horse tomake us feel comfortable and relaxedwhile riding. Overall it was a great ex-perience! The trail rides are a $20 perperson donation and reservations arerequired so contact Equestrian Inc.today to schedule your next ride!

Equestrian Inc. Horse Rescue ofTampa Bay is located at 4902 Tim-berlan St. in Tampa. For more infor-mation or to make a donation, visitwww.EquestrianInc.org or call (813)407- 6805. Please make all donationchecks payable to Equestrian Inc.Donations can also be made throughPaypal on their website. Like themon Facebook to keep up to date withwhat they do for the community andfor the horses they rescue.

For Valentines Day my husband and I (top) rode horses with my mother(left) and sister (right) and had a really great experience! Taking us for a

lovely tour around the property, the staff was really accomodating and nice!


By Marcy Sanford

Since 2011, the FC TampaRangers Soccer Club has been steadilygrowing under the direction of ClubManager Mike Connell. Mike, who isa former soccer player for the TampaBay Rowdies, wanted to make surethat children grew up enjoying thegame and learning how to work to-gether as a team. “We have created avibrant, local community club for chil-dren 5 to 18 years old. We have arecreation league for children whowant to just play for fun and competi-tive teams that have become some ofthe top teams in Florida in just 3 years.Overall, we want this club to be forthe kids. We have created a positiveenvironment where our players lovecoming to the fields to see theirfriends, practice, and learn the funda-mentals of soccer. We teach them torespect the game and each other. Wewant to challenge our participants tobe better players and people.”

Since its opening, the FC TampaRangers Soccer Club has grown to 29different teams with more than 390

players. Mike sees the club having apositive effect not just on the childrenwho play but also on their communityas a whole. “My son Zach, has beenwith the club since it’s beginning inLutz,” says Michael Board. “At 8years old, it was his first exposure tosoccer, after having played football andbaseball at younger ages. It has beenimportant to me that he learns thegame the right way and develops hisskills under the guidance of a knowl-edgeable coach. In addition to build-ing a first class program, Mike Connellplaces passion for the game, develop-ment, honor, and respect as the keyvalues for all players in the club.Under Coach Connell’s watchful eye,Zach’s skills have flourished and histeam has enjoyed much success on thepitch. As a family, we are enjoying theexperience with a fantastic group ofyoung men and their families buildingfriendships that extend beyond thesoccer pitch.”

Carlos Flores has also been im-pressed by the skills his son has learnednot just for playing soccer but also forlife. “My son Ian Flores plays for the

Rangers U13 team, coached by SeanConiglio. After playing competitive soc-cer for the last 5 years in another team,we decided to play for the Rangers thisyear mainly because of the structureMike Connell has established in thisclub. There is a sense of pride and disci-pline mixed with a fun environment.My kid is learning from experiencedcoaches how to improve his soccer skills,but better yet, he is becoming an allaround good citizen. The Rangers or-ganization encourages their players tobe highly competitive while giving equal

importance to the sportsmanship andacademic factors. I really like that theyengage the kids in activities that benefitthe community, teaching them thatbeing an elite athlete means they have togive back. Can’t ask for anything betterfor my kid.”

“We are proud of our players andtheir families,” says Mike Connell.“We just wrapped up our competitiveseason and were overwhelmed withhow great our players did. Part of thereason our league is so successful is be-cause of the time our parents spend

FC Tampa Rangers Soccer Club – It’s a Total Kick!

“We are well on our wayto being the best soccer club

in the area.”


volunteering and all of the wonderfulvolunteer coaches who inspire ourplayers. In just a short time, we arewell on our way to being the best soc-cer club in the area.”

Mike says they are able to keepfees affordable thanks to the club’ssponsors like Walgreens, Dau Ortho-dontics, MI Homes and TECO En-ergy. “We pride ourselves on havingthe best fields in the city,” says Mike.“We couldn’t do that without the helpof our volunteers and our sponsors.”

The parents of players are equallyas effusive about the Rangers. “Wow,

what can I say?” asks Alison Thornton.“We were at another club and wereasked to come look at the program bya friend/coach. We went to one prac-tice to watch and they had us at hello!Ultimately it was my daughter’s deci-sion she told me ‘I want to move tothe Rangers mommy, I want to be-come a better player.’ This year shehas learned better ball skills. We are sopleased with not only her progress butour son’s too. They both are ex-tremely happy at the Rangers. We arehere for the long haul.”

Mike looks forward to the FCTampa Rangers continued growth andpresence in the community. While thespring season has ended, there are sev-eral ways to get your child involvedwith this great club. This April andMay, the FC Tampa Rangers will behosting 3 vs. 3 leagues. Tryouts forthe 2014-2015 competitive teams areMay 27th. They will also host soccercamps throughout the summer.

The FC Tampa Rangers’ homefield is located at 19045 CrookedLane in Lutz. For more informa-tion about any of their programsvisit www.fctamparangers.com oryou can email Mike Connell [email protected].

FC Tampa Rangers Club ManagerMike Connell

Paws, a cause, friends, food, andtail-wagging fun will be the order of theday on Saturday, March 22, from 8:30a.m. to noon at Cotanchobee FortBrook Park in Tampa, located right be-hind the Tampa Bay Times Forumalong the scenic Riverwalk. Bring yourfamily and friends (including well-be-haved, four-legged ones) out for a littleexercise and a lot of fun, and support agreat cause – the Southeastern GuideDogs’ Walkathon. This free, dog-friendly event will be fun for everyone!

Event festivities will begin at 8:30a.m., with the Opening Ceremony at9:45 a.m. The 3K Walkathon Kick-Offis at 10 a.m. Guests will enjoy a worldof flavors from an eclectic mix of localfood vendors, plus pet-friendly shop-ping, a silent auction, live music, a raffle,and the chance to support the life-changing puppies and people at South-eastern Guide Dogs. This Palmettobased not-for-profit organization raisesand trains world-class guide dogs for thevisually impaired, and relies 100% onprivate donations. The annual

Walkathon season is Southeastern GuideDogs’ biggest fundraiser of the year.

Put Together a Team! It is not too late to sign up to

fundraise. It’s easy and you can evencreate your own team at www.guide-dogswalkathon.org. It isn’t requiredto sign up for fundraising to participatein the free Walkathon, but you are cer-tainly welcome to and there are somegreat incentives! Individual participantswho raise $100 will receive a Walkathont-shirt, raise $250 for a Walkathon Ter-

vis® Tumbler, and if you wantto be a Top Dog, raise $1,000for a Walkathon Top DogFundraiser t-shirt. Team mem-bers (of the same team) cancombine their fundraising to-tals to reach the $3,500 goaland Southeastern Guide DogsPuppy Naming Sponsorship –yes, you can name a pup!

Team fundraising is agreat way to pull togetherfriends, family, or co-workersand challenge them help

reach a team goal. A little friendly com-petition can make fundraising fun, sobe creative in recruiting team membersand challenging other teams.

Another easy way to fundraise forWalkathon is to sell raffle tickets for thedrawing that will be held at the SarasotaWalkathon. Prizes include $10,000cash, a travel certificate valued at$3,500, and two round trip tickets fromJetBlue airlines valued at $1,000. Tick-ets are available in advance and at all fiveWalkathons, with the drawing

being held on March 29th at 11:30 am.Southeastern Guide Dogs is one of

ten accredited guide dog schools in theUS and the only one in the southeast.“The amount of support we get from thecommunity and our extended Southeast-ern family is astounding. It is what allowsus to continue to provide all our servicesfor free,” said Titus Herman, CEO.

“We have puppy raising groups andsupporters all over the Tampa Bay area,so it made perfect sense to expandWalkathon into Tampa and allow all theresidents to feel a part of our mission,”stated Herman. This year will also seeWalkathons held in Bradenton, St. Pe-tersburg, The Villages, and Sarasota.

Bring a friend, a dog, a family, asmile, or all of these to join the fun atTampa’s Southeastern Guide DogsWalkathon on March 22. Sign up forthe Walkathon and find more informa-tion at www.guidedogswalkathon.org.Find more information about South-eastern Guide Dogs at www.guide-dogs.org or by calling 941-729-5665.

Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Walkathon Comes to Tampa


Marcus Hernandez is a fully li-censed insurance broker, and can helpyou implement retirement plans; heoffers sound advice on investmentsand can help clients decipher tax lawsthat are constantly fluctuating eachyear. Marcus is able to help protect hisclients from potential audits and en-sures that they are well aware of whatis going on with ongoing tax changes,including Affordable Care Act and taxcredits that change from year to year.

In addition to having all of thenecessary certifications as your financialadvisor and being a member of theNational Association of Tax Profession-als, Marcus Hernandez stays current onall new laws, regularly attending semi-nars to stay in the forefront of thefinancial world. “It is important towork with someone who has the right

credentials,” advises Marcus. “Findingsomeone who is up-to-date withchanges in the industry and who pro-vides service year-round is indispensa-ble in protecting your finances.”

While meeting with Marcus, Ihad the chance to get to know his staffand it is easy to see why their clientshave warmed so much to this group,referring friends and family membersto Hernandez Accounting Solutions.Marcus works with his wife Sylvia,who is office manager and vice presi-dent of Hernandez Accounting Solu-tions. Sylvia has a welcoming, brightdisposition and partners with her hus-

band to make peoplefeel at home and com-fortable discussingtheir options. SoniaBuckley is the staff ac-countant and is knowl-edgeable in tax matters.Linda Herrera is ad-ministrative assistantand organizes with attention to detailall client files. Dina Portillo is friendlyand welcoming as the front reception-ist, her face will be the first you’ll see atHernandez Accounting Solutions. An-drea Mockabee is an intern studentwho supports Sylvia; she is learning theropes of clerical duties in an active ac-counting firm. The whole staff is bilin-gual in Spanish.

The Hernandez AccountingSolutions team would love to meetyou. Marcus and his staff believe inbuilding lasting relationships with eachand every client. Marcus’ dedication tounderstanding his clients’ needs pairs

with his professionalism, creative prob-lem solving skills and know-how tomake him “A Professional You CanCount On!”

Hernandez Accounting Solu-tions, Inc. is located at 20703Sterlington Dr, Suite 102 at TheOffices of Devonwood in Land O’Lakes and can be reached at (813)406-4406. Walk-in hours are 10:00a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.Evening and weekend hours areavailable by appointment. Visitwww.HernandezAccounting.comfor recent financial articles, taxinformation and full list of services.

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Left to Right: Linda Herrera, Sonia Buckley, MarcusHernandez, Sylvia Hernandez, Andrea Mockabee.

Not Pictured: Dina Portillo


ingredients available. Angie starts fromscratch with just about every menuitem. Pizza Villa has something onthe menu for everyone with specialtypizzas, crisp salads and hearty sand-wiches and Mediterranean dishes, aswell as Italian and American fa-vorites. Your dining party can enjoythe tastes of Greece, Italy and Amer-ica at one meal, right here in yoursweet hometown of Land O' Lakes.

Of course, pizza is a very popu-lar item at Pizza Villa and any pizzacan be made with gluten free dough.Pizza Villa’s traditional pizza doughis made fresh daily. Hand-tossed andtopped off to perfection, the per-fectly crisp pies are sensational. Try adelicious house special with sausage,meatball, pepperoni, mushroom,onions and bell pepper. Or if you optfor a vegetarian pizza, my favorite isthe delicious gourmet spinach pizzawith fresh spinach, onion, feta cheeseand blended spices topped with freshmozzarella cheese! The Villa Veggieis fantastic, composed with artichoke,spinach and mushrooms.

Pizza Villa now offers gluten-free pizzas and menu items for thosewho have allergies, gluten intoleranceor other factors that require dietaryrestrictions. Gluten free options in-clude chicken tenders and deliciouschicken parmesan that includes oneside of your choice! Any of the pizzascan be made with a gluten free crust.Cheryl says, “We will take the extraprecautions for our customers. Wedo appreciate when they let us knowahead of time if they have an allergyor would like to try a gluten free op-tion for health reasons. Our staffwants to help in any way we can.

We’ve had a great response to ourgluten free pizza, because it isn’tavailable everywhere and ours is fan-tastic!”

A yummy variety of appetizersare available to get your meal off to agreat start including delicious egg-plant fries, Spanakopita (spinach pie),chicken wings, loaded fries, GreekStyle potato wedges or my personalfavorite, dolmadeki yalantzi, whichare made with rice wrapped in grapeleaves and sautéed in olive oil, lemonand served with tomatoes, fetacheese, Greek olives and peppers!

Pizza Villa’s salads, with a cup or

bowl of made-from-scratch soup, is aperfect combo. The soups fromscratch and you will love the home-style taste of Greek bean soup,chicken and rice, or chicken lemonorzo soup.

The Greek salad at Pizza Villa isone of the best around! Made withgarden fresh lettuce, sliced tomatowedges, feta cheese, Greek peppers,Kalamata olives, scallions, parsley, redcabbage, cucumber slices and hamwith potato salad and house dressing– this salad will make you happy yougave Greek a taste!

Another great way to try a taste

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Stuffed Pepper and Tomato is a house favorite Baked Chicken “Greek Style” with potato wedges


of Greece is the Baked Chicken“Greek Style” dish that is made withhalf a chicken, prepared with oliveoil, lemon and spices, and servedwith potato wedges, rice pilaf orfresh seasonal vegetables. You willalso enjoy the Stuffed Pepper andTomato, a house favorite - freshgreen pepper and tomato stuffed

with rice, ground sirloin and fantasticspice blends. If you're a true Greekfood lover, you have got to samplethe Mousaka, which is a type oflasagna that is composed of fresheggplant layered with potato andground beef, covered in a richbéchamel sauce!

Pizza Villa has daily specials thatare a fantastic value. Daily lunch spe-cials include: small cheese pizza for$5.25, pita pizzas for $4.25, pita

pizza with salad for $6.25, soup andsalad for $4.60, grinders with soupor salad for $6.25 and deliciousGyros with soup or salad for $8.25.Daily Specials are another way todine and save: Mondays are Kids EatFree (with adult entrée purchase);Mondays and Wednesdays also offerlasagna for $7.95; Tuesday, Thursdayand Sunday, enjoy spaghetti for$4.99; Two for Tuesday - Two LargePizzas for $18.95; Wednesday andSunday features Baked GreekChicken for $9.95; Friday is Briamwith salad for $7.95; on Saturday,

order one large pizza with one item$9.95; and Sundays feature a largepizza with three items for $11.95.

Pizza Villa welcomes the com-munity with warmth, smiles and ahappy-to-help-you attitude.

Pizza Villa, located at 21501Village Lakes Shopping CenterDrive in Land O’ Lakes, and isopen 7 days a week, Monday –Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. andfrom noon–10 p.m. on Sun.

Pizza Villa has a take-outwindow for your convenience.Catering is available.

Greek Salad is perfect for a party!


TRINITY DENTAL CARETRINITY DENTAL CARE

Dr. S. Shayes - Dr. A. Eskandari

1843 Health Care Drive, Building #1Trinity, FL 34655

(at the corner of Mitchell Blv & Little Rd, behind Walgreens)

www.trinitydentalcare.comEMERGENCIES

WELCOME!

The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for another service, examination or treatment which is per-formed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted or reduced fee, service, examination or treatment.

New patient only. Cannot be used with insurance.Coupon needs to be presented at time of service.

NEW PATIENT SPECIAL

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(727) 372-2001Toll Free: 1-888-tooth AK

We perform the following procedures:- Preventive Dentistry- Crowns, Bridges- Dentures, Partials, Repairs- Tooth Colored Fillings- Gum Treatment

- Root Canals- Teeth Whitening- Dentistry for Children

and Adolescence- Invisalign (the clear braces)- etc.

$39.99

Exam (D0140)

and X-Ray (D0272 or D0220)

EXP. 4/30/2014. WEEKDAYS ONLY.

• Nitrous Gas (Happy Gas)• Warm blankets, neck rolls and

head phones in everyroom• 12 Month Interest Free

Financing Available• Most Insurances Accepted• Evening & Sat. Appts. Available• Now Accepting Care Credit ®

Evening & Saturday Appointments Available

Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 5, Issue 3, March 2014

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