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By Alexis Selby

Offering gentle, compassionate dental care in awelcoming friendly environment, Mangrove Bay Den-tistry is your local dental office! From routine check-ups and cleanings to full mouth reconstruction, Dr.Toan Tran and his TEAM provides their patients withexceptional dental care in all facets of general den-tistry!

With over 14 years of experience working inTampa Bay, and 6 years at the same location on thecorner of Hillsborough Ave. and Race Track Rd., Dr.Tran has established himself as a caring dentist in thearea, serving patients of all ages, from children asyoung as one years old to adults and seniors. Sowhether you are just beginning the routine of properdental hygiene, or have been taking care of your teethfor over 80+ years and are looking for ways to main-tain good oral health, Dr. Tran can help ensure youhave a healthy smile for many more years to come!

At Mangrove Bay Dentistry they understand youhave many different options for dentists in the area,and they might all offer the same services, but whatreally sets their practice apart is the individualized at-tention and quality customer service that you will re-ceive at their office. You are more than just a patient,you are part of the family – and that is exactly howyou will be treated, whether you are new to their prac-tice or have been a patient for many years.

When hiring, Dr. Tran is very particular withwhom he brings onto his team; he only hires caringpeople who share his same values and principles; thosewho really care and understand the importance ofquality customer service. “Our focus is on our patientsand the customer service that we can provide them,”says Dr. Tran. “We customize their treatments to whatthey need rather than what insurance is allowing anddictating. We genuinely care about our patients andtheir wellbeing. When our patients leave here, we

See “Mangrove Bay” on page 26.

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By Kim Thomas

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See “Yeager & Co.” on page 24

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Caitlin Shannon is remarkable!She makes a difference to so manychildren in the Tampa Bay Area whoare hospitalized by giving them some-thing to smile about! Caitlin createdSparkle Power, a charity organizationthat gives goody bags filled with funitems to bring “the power of a littlesparkle” to children who really needsomething to lift their spirits. It is nosurprise that the 15-year-old was cho-sen by Trinity Family Physicians’ ownDr. Stephanie Eldridge and Dr. AmirShirmohammad as the second recipi-ent of the Tampa Bay Making A Dif-ference Award. Committed to theirpatients and active in the Tampa BayArea where they both grew up, thehusband-and-wife team of physiciansstarted the Tampa Bay Making A Dif-ference Award to bring recognition toindividuals who make a difference inthe lives of others locally.

Dr. “Shirmo” explains, “Thereare so many terrible things going onaround the world. Dr. Eldridge and Ijust felt that we have to do somethingto make people feel happy and good.”

With this Award, the doctors are ableto honor individuals who work to putsmiles on the faces of many, and theyhope you will feel inspired at hearingCaitlin’s story.

Caitlin suffered irreversible nervedamage during gall bladder surgerywhen she was just 13 years old. In andout of hospitals for two years whiledoctors searched for what was causingher excruciating pain, Caitlin bondedwith many children and their familiesand resolved to make a difference forthem. Wise beyond her years, sheshares, “When someone is first diag-nosed with a chronic illness or chronicpain, other people are so good aboutcoming to the hospital and being in-volved in the first weeks but then it al-ways dies down. I just wanted to dosomething to bring them happiness.”

Caitlin and her family started col-lecting markers and crayons, stickersand notepads, and other items tomake up Sparkle Power bags to give tochildren at local hospitals. SparklePower is proof that one young girlwith the right team behind her can do

a lot! Now Sparkle Power is a501(c)(3) non-profit that can con-tinue to bring happiness to little onesin the hospital. Caitlin’s mom Brookeis a powerhouse herself and she gaveher daughter some brilliant adviceworth sharing.

Brooke said, “I always talk to herabout building your team. We all havepeople who want to help and supportus – they are on our team – and it’simportant to build your team. Likeour guy at Sips Specialty CoffeeHouse [on Gunn Hwy.] – he sees uscoming and has our order ready everytime, and before I can say, ‘We’re in ahurry,’ he is handing out the coffeeand muffins. He is on our team.” Ithink I can speak for Dr. Shirmo andDr. Eldridge when I say that aftermeeting Caitlin, we all want to be onher team!

Trinity Family Physicians Surprise15-Year-Old Caitlin Shannon With theTampa Bay Making A Difference Award

Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr. Stephanie Eldridge with their newdaughter Violet in Dr. Eldridge’s arms, surprise Caitlin Shannon with a gift

basket, and choose her as the second recipient of Trinity Family Physicians’Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award!

See “Award” on page 14


Community Calendar & News BriefsOdessa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes Area

Celebrate the Season at the 2015Holiday Lights in the Garden

The Florida Botanical Gardens’Holiday Lights in the Gardens offersvisitors the perfect way to experiencethe magic of the holiday season withfamily and friends. The event will beheld from Fri., Nov. 27 throughThurs., Dec. 31, every evening from5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thousands of bril-liant and colorful twinkling lights illu-minating the paths, plants and palmsin the gardens, holiday-themed enter-tainment and bountiful good cheerawait visitors around every bend ofPinellas County’s 35-acre botanicaltreasure.

With more than 66,000 visitorslast year, the holiday event continuesto be a perennial favorite for residentsand visitors of the Tampa Bay area.The main draw of the event is themore than three quarters of a millionenvironmentally friendly LED andlaser lights that transform the gardensinto a holiday wonderland filled withseasonal and Florida-style displays.

Visitors will enjoy light displays

that include alligators, dolphins,eagles, turtles, a parrot, herons, apelican, owls, flamingos and a swan,along with animated butterflies,hummingbirds and an animated traindisplay lit with more than 1,250 LEDlights. In addition, visitors will alsobe delighted by a large collection ofdecorated flora including holidaytrees, flowers, roses, poinsettias andthe beautiful palms and tropical foliageof the gardens wrapped and draped inglowing light.

A wide variety of skilled volunteerentertainers will delight visitors withtheir talents, including ballet dancetroupes and musicians performingjazz, bluegrass and folk, along withlocal choral groups. Food is availablefor sale and the Foundation will havea holiday gift cart in addition to thespecialty items for sale.

Visits with Santa Claus will beheld every night through Dec. 23.During the event, an up-to-dateschedule of nightly entertainment willbe available on the Florida BotanicalGardens’ website at www.flbg.org, or

visitors can call the Holiday Lightshotline at (727) 582-5800 forrecorded information.

A donation of $4 for adults issuggested, with children 12 and underentering free. Parking is free. Visitorswith limited mobility can gain easy ac-cess to the event by parking at the eastentrance of the gardens. The FloridaBotanical Gardens is located at 12520Ulmerton Road in Largo, with an al-ternate entrance at 12211 WalsinghamRoad. Gardens open from 7 a.m. untildusk every day, with free admissionduring daylight hours. Find moreinformation at www.flbg.org or call(727) 582-2100.

2nd Annual Celebration of Lights:A New Holiday Tradition

The holidays are even brighterthis year in Tampa Bay with the 2ndannual Celebration of Lights, a daz-zling winter wonderland attractionthat will delight visitors and supportlocal charitable organizations.

On select evenings (Nov. 26 –Dec. 27) at Safety Town at the Con-course, visitors can take a one-milescenic drive through animated lightdisplays that feature an interactivegame for kids and holiday music for

inside the car. The route leads to Jin-gle Bell Junction, a lively Holiday Vil-lage in the area’s beloved Safety Townwhere all ages can enjoy Santa, a giftshop, and seasonal snacks.

Celebration of Lights is the visionof Dave Parris, a West Pasco commu-nity leader who passed away in August2014. He worked tirelessly over fiveyears to develop plans for what hedreamed would one day be a cher-ished holiday tradition for familiesacross Tampa Bay, while benefittinglocal charitable organizations. Thisyear’s proceeds will be directed toFeeding Pasco’s Elderly, Marjorie’sHope, and Safety Town.

Celebration of Lights is openNov. 26, 27, 28, 29; Dec. 3, 4, 5, 6;and Dec. 10 through 27, and openweekdays from dusk until 9 p.m. andweekends from dusk until 10 p.m. It islocated at Safety Town at the Con-course, located just west of the Sun-coast Parkway on SR 52. Address:15325 Alric Pottberg Road, SpringHill, FL. Entrance fees, which includethe one-mile lights trail and entranceinto Jingle Bell Junction, are $20 percar and $40 for a 14-passenger van.Gifts and concessions available. Moreinfo: www.celebrationoflights.net .


Trinity Marketplace 1st Saturday, Dec. – Mar, 10

AM–4 PM––Trinity Marketplace isback on December 5th! Small andlocal businesses are gathering togetherfor the Trinity Marketplace to showcaseand sell their products. Trinity Market-place is held at the Trinity MeetingCenter, which is at the Trinity Com-mons Plaza. The address is 7813Mitchell Blvd., New Port Richey.

Please stop by to see the greatofferings from local businesses, a fewFOOD TRUCKS and great holidayshopping!

“We had such a great response tohaving this marketplace last year, we arehaving this event on the first Saturdayof the month from December throughMarch.” Joanne Krapf, the owner ofthe Trinity Meeting Center explains,“It is a wonderful opportuity to sup-port local businesspeople, all in oneplace.”

This event is outdoors, free andopen to the public. For directions ormore information, please [email protected] orcall 727.375.9700.

Ring in the Christmas Season withthe Suncoast Bronze Ringers

The Suncoast Bronze Ringers, acommunity handbell choir, will present

“A Christmas Tapestry” at two con-certs this December. The first concertwill be on Sun., Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. atFirst United Methodist Church of Tar-pon Springs (501 E. Tarpon Ave, Tar-pon Springs). The second concert willbe offered on Sun., Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. atTrinity Presbyterian Church of SevenSprings (8928 Cypress Lakes Blvd,New Port Richey). Both concerts willfeature familiar Christmas classics aswell as some modern favorites. Thecost of admission will be a suggesteddonation of $5.

The Suncoast Bronze Ringershandbell choir was formed in June2012 to offer opportunity for advancedhandbell ringers in the Tampa Bay areato play repertoire that promotes the artof handbell ringing. Suncoast Bronzehas 15 ringers who come from Hud-son, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor,and Clearwater. The group is under thedirection of Pat Deighton. The Sun-coast Bronze Ringers play on five 1/2octaves of Malmark and Schulmerichhandbells, and a full 6 octaves of Mal-mark Choirchimes®, with a total of136 pieces that make up this unique in-strument. Bells range in size from amere 7 oz. to just over 15 lbs.

For information, email [email protected].


By Katie Thomas

A new, fun and stylish boutiquehas recently opened near your neigh-borhood and you are going to loveshopping here! Opened in August,Mainstream Boutique is located at23388 State Road 54 in Lutz, andoffers a shopping experience withpersonalized service, and a fabulousinventory of unique accessories andstylish seasonal wardrobe choices withselections for women of all ages.Mainstream Boutique has a mission toprovide the community with the latestin fashionable threads and an invitingatmosphere that caters to you as anindividual and allows for a relaxedshopping experience.

Owners and friends JenniePortella and Melissa Geiger havebrought destination shopping to Lutz.“We saw the need for a unique retailstore in the area and we wanted to

bring something different to thecommunity that would offer womenof all ages somewhere to come shopfor themselves and others. Main-stream Boutique was the perfectchoice for us and we believe it is theperfect new boutique for Lutz. Wewanted to provide a shopping experi-ence that is right around the cornerfrom your home that offers easypersonalized shopping.”

Melissa and Jennie designedMainstream Boutique to be theperfect shopping venue for you andyour girlfriends. Both women haddemanding corporate careers prior toopening Mainstream Boutique and arereally enjoying meeting the needs oftheir customers in a fun way – bydressing them to look amazing!

Mainstream Boutique allows youto find the perfect outfit for yourselfcomplete with accessories, without thehassle of finding a parking spot at the

mall or making your way throughcrowds only to find a lot of the samein every store. Skip the craziness andshop at Mainstream Boutique forunique items that will make you thebest dressed at any occasion. Thisstore could easily become your favorite“go-to” locale to find fantastic gifts foryour girlfriends and the women inyour family.

Mainstream Boutique customerRenee B. says, “Finally made it to my

new favorite store!! Worth the drive!Sorry Nordstrom, Free People, Loft,Banana Republic! Love the selection,friendly service, and overall shoppingexperience! I will definitely be a regu-lar costumer!”

Mainstream Boutique has every-thing from jewelry, scarves, hats andboots for the season, to hand-selectedclothing choices. There is a beautifulselection of sweaters, fun t-shirts,dressy attire and so much more. They

Mainstream Boutique Offersthe Ultimate BoutiqueShopping Experience!


always carry basic necessities, likeundershirts and camis that are so oftenneeded (everyone knows that the rightundergarments are crucial to the per-fectly polished final outfit).

The ever-changing inventoryensures that every time you visit, you’llfind something new. This also meansif you see something you absolutelylove, you should buy it right then!

“We do not have inventory inback,” explains Jennie. “Once we runout of something, we bring in some-thing new to keep the store choicesfresh, so we always have new choicesand basic staple items. We offerunique on-trend, multi-generationalwomen’s clothing and accessories.We try to have something for every-one and make a point to hit a multi-generational demographic, so womenof all ages can shop here.”

Melissa adds, “Mainstream Bou-tique has the buying power of largedepartment stores, but the individual-ity of an independent boutique, whichcreates the best of both worlds for usand our customers.”

Jennie and Melissa have done agreat job! Mainstream Boutique hasquality-made, wallet-friendly optionsfor everyone! I truly feel that it is aplace that I could go shopping with

my aunts, my grandmother and mymom (which is how we often shop)and find something for everyone inour squad!

Customer Lindsey Fowkes lovesthis store, writing, “A fantastic experi-ence! I love the selection and uniquestyle of all of the pieces. I couldn’t findmuch that I didn’t like or that didn’twork for my body type. I will defi-nitely go back and recommend to myfriends and family.” Another customer,Kristin Abbott, gives this review,“Definitely a gem of a place! Alwayshave a fun time there while findingsome must-have pieces. Melissa isalways super helpful and friendly,making for a great shopping experi-ence.” And Marie DeNicola appreci-ates the originality of MainstreamBoutique, stating, “The store is unlikeany other store in Florida. It is ontrend, sophisticated and the ownerswill style you to perfection!”

For perfect style that you canachieve in a relaxed comfortableatmosphere, Mainstream Boutique isthe place to go! You’ll find somethingto fall in love with every time you visit.

Mainstream Boutique is not onlya great place to shop, but it also makesa great venue for a double-it-up-nightof shopping and socializing. Jennie

and Melissa offer afterhours “Sip-n-Shop” parties for ladies looking toshop, have a glass of wine and enjoy anight of fun.

Mainstream Boutique is locatedat 23388 State Road 54 in Lutzand is open: Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. –

7 p.m.; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat.;and 12 – 4 p.m. on Sun; phone:813-948-6959. “Like” MainstreamBoutique’s page on facebook atwww.facebook.com/mblutzfl andyou will receive updates on newmerchandise updates and specials.


By Dara Tucker

Jay and Patty Silar opened the firstTCBY Self-Serve on the West Coast ofFlorida in Trinity and it has remained afavorite spot for cool treats for overfour years since it first opened! Theamazing taste makes it hard to believethe frozen yogurt is 96, 98 or 100 per-cent fat free. With the holidays here,there is no better time than now toswing by and get a delicious frozen yo-gurt for yourself, or one of TCBY’snew milkshakes! And if you want tomake someone really happy, put aTCBY gift card in his or her stocking!Even better, if you purchase $25 in giftcards during the months of Novemberand December you receive an addi-tional $5 gift card free.

TCBY, also known as “The Coun-try’s Best Yogurt,” originally opened in1981, and is the oldest frozen yogurtcompany in the United States. Thecompany has high health and qualitystandards that appeal to Patti Silar whois a retired RN. Patti says, “TCBYtakes pains to purchase products thatare high quality. Fruit is sanitized to

meet TCBY requirements, and wedon’t use frozen fruit because it turnsto mush on your yogurt. Our fruit arein their own juices instead of syrup.”

Jay Silar adds, “Our yogurts arekosher and Halal certified. We want tomeet our customers’ needs.”

TCBY’s yogurt is delicious,smooth and creamy. The possibilitiesof flavor combinations and toppingsseem endless, but you many not haveknown it has great nutritional value,too. TCBY has super frozen yogurts(Super Fro-Yo), which is a new classifi-cation of frozen yogurt that sets a highstandard for nutrition within the frozenyogurt industry. To qualify as a SuperFro-Yo, TCBY’s frozen yogurts meetor exceed (based on a 4 oz., 1/2 cupserving) having at least 3 grams offiber, 7 types of live and active cultures,4 grams of protein, and 20% daily valueof vitamin D and calcium. The fiberand probiotics in TCBY yogurt helpyou feel satisfied and aid your body indigestion, boosting your generalhealth. Vitamin D and calcium are alsoessential for bone and muscle health.The protein in TCBY yogurt containsamino acids that help proper muscle

maintenance. Eating healthy has nevertasted so good!

Summer Martin truly values hav-ing healthy dessert options. She says,“We love the Trinity TCBY. Ourdaughter has insulin resistance and it ishard to find a low sugar option fordessert. TCBY always carries a no

sugar added flavor and would let usknow when it arrived. The staff atTCBY is so friendly and treated us liketheir extended family. When it cametime for my daughter’s birthday shecouldn’t imagine having it anywhereelse than at TCBY and several of thestaff were there to wish her a Happy

TCBY Brings You the Country’s Best Yogurt!


Birthday. When we found out that wewere moving to a different town, thestaff got together to say goodbye andeven gave us a going away card! Theyalways went above-and-beyond to offergreat customer service. We love ourTrinity TCBY!”

Trinity’s TCBY is bright and fun,with a textured wall that changes col-ors. Between the music, bright colors,

and cheerful staff, Patti, Jay andJenifer have created an atmos-phere that’s perfect for enjoyinga treat. If you’re unsure whichof the ten flavors you shouldtry, don’t worry! An employeeis happy to give you a sample.You don’t need to decide onjust one flavor either. You canfill your 16 or 25 oz. cup withas little or as much as the cupcan hold. Bananas are availableto turn your frozen yogurt intoa banana split. If you don’t likeyour flavors mixing, cup di-viders can be used to separatethem.

The ten available flavorsrotate or change periodically,but there is always a no-sugar-added option and a non-milkbased option. For example,Silk™ coconut milk and Silk™chocolate almond milk are the

current non-dairy options available. Inthe upcoming months additionalfrozen yogurt flavors TCBY will be car-rying include English toffee, blueberry,chocolate chip mint and apricot. Afteryou dispense your frozen yogurt, headover to the topping bar, which has over45 different toppings to choose from,including fresh fruit and crushed

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There areplenty of kids’ favorites such as gum-mies and candy chocolate rocks. Youcan top it off with hot chocolate fudgeor warm walnuts in a caramel sauce.It’s possible to come to TCBY everyday of the month, and never put to-gether a repeat combination of yogurtand toppings!

Jay, Patti, and Jenifer are involvedin several community projects andfundraisers including Taste of Trinityand Long Leaf Fall Festival. As activemembers of our community, you’llspot the TCBY “car” around town,and at places such as the New PortRichey and Tarpon Springs ChristmasParades. Jenifer also works with localnon-for-profit groups for spirit nights.For a set number of hours, a portion ofthe proceeds made on a designatednight goes back to the school orchurch as a fundraiser. It’s fun and de-licious way to earn money for yournon-for-profit group.

TCBY provides the Trinity areawith a scrumptious and healthy yogurtshop that is perfect for taking the kidsfor a treat, birthday celebration, datenight, or to take a pint from theirfreezer home to enjoy. When you gomake sure to ask for a loyalty rewardcard that gives you 1 point for every

dollar you spend, and after 30 pointsyou earn a $3 coupon. If you’re look-ing for gift that’s sure to be loved, pur-chase a TCBY gift card for any amount.

TCBY of Trinity is located at3140 Little Road in the MitchellRanch Plaza. They are open Mon. –Thurs., 12–9 p.m. and 12–10 p.m.on Fri. and Sat. Call (727) 375-1177 for more information aboutspirit nights, and check out TCBYof Trinity’s Facebook page orwebsite www.tcbytrinity.com forupcoming events and flavors.


After multiple stays in the hospital,a local 15-year-old girl has used herexperience to recognize a need ofothers. While at the hospital, CaitlinShannon found herself dreading longdays in the hospital awaiting tests andprocedures and thought that manyother children in her position, orworse, may experience the same feel-ing. When thinking about her experi-ence, Caitlin, the oldest of four siblings,says, “When I was 13, I was in and outof the hospital and surgery centers fortwo years. It gave me an amazingoutlook.”

Caitlin has put her thoughts intoaction. While most 15-year-old girlsare busy trying to take the perfectselfie, Caitlin is helping others. Withthe support of her family, Caitlin hascreated a charity called Sparkle Power.The name is significant because“sparkle” represents goodies thatbrighten a patient’s day and “power”represents the power of a positive

attitude to help apatient recoverfaster. ThroughSparkle Power,Caitlin brings joy tochildren that findthemselves hospital-ized for extendedperiods of time bybringing them ‘carepackages’, that shesimply calls SparklePower Boxes. ASparkle Power Boxconsists of items tobanish hospitalroom boredom andincludes things like coloring books,crayons and even socks for cold hospitalrooms. Her inspiration for the boxescame from little things she receivedwhile in the hospital. She recalls,“When I would get a small gift, likeChapstick, a personal comfort item, orsomething small like we have in the

Sparkle Power goodie bags, it reallybrightens your day.”

Caitlin’s mom, Brooke Shannon,is in awe of her daughter’s level of phi-lanthropy. When asked about Caitlin’sinspiration to create Sparkle Power,Brooke said, “It really touched herheart when she saw other children

alone, bored or really not having any-thing to get them through the day andshe had her siblings and my husbandand I to visit and bring little goodies,but she noticed that some of the otherchildren in the hospital would be lonelyand sad. She thought maybe, once shewas feeling better, she could do some-

LOCAL 15 YEAR OLD STARTS A NON-PROFIT AND JOINS FORCES WITHCORPORATE CONFERENCE COMPANY TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

Sparkle Power and IQPC Exchange team up to benefit Ronald McDonald House

Caitlin Shannon (left) is a remarkable teenager whostarted the Sparkle Power charity to boost the spirits of

children who are receiving medical treatment at hospitals


thing to help brighten these kids’ daysand maybe that would help them re-cover a little faster. That’s whatprompted her to come up with hercharity. Now that she’s feeling better,she wants to give back to her commu-nity.”

One look at this amazing younglady’s charity Instagram account,@sparklepoweroffical, and even thecoldest heart will begin to melt. View-ers are met with the smiling faces ofchildren that Caitlin has helped and thestories of hope and courage that eachchild possesses. It is clear to see thatCaitlin has a huge heart and caresdeeply for each and every child shehelps. Since security protocols at somehospitals make it difficult to deliver thepackages directly to patients, RonaldMcDonald House charities seemed likethe perfect way to get the care packagesin the hands of the families. RonaldMcDonald House provides no costhousing to families with children thatare long term or frequent patients atnearby hospitals.

Moved by Caitlin’s dedication tohelping others, a corporate conferencecompany called IQPC Exchange tooknotice of Sparkle Power. While its par-ent company, IQPC, is a worldwide

business, IQPC Exchange itself onlyhas two offices in the United States,including New York and one here inTampa. The company plans and hostsmultiple nationwide conferences forexecutives and thought leaders fromFortune 1000 companies.

IQPC Exchange has now joinedforces with Sparkle Power to help chil-dren and their families with extendedhospital stays. To take it a step further,IQPC Exchange has expanded the carepackages to include items for not onlythe patients, but for the families as well.Items include non-perishable fooditems, toys for siblings, toiletries andmore. IQPC Exchange has placed Jes-sica Yeshaiek in a lead position of theefforts and she could not be morethrilled. Jessica’s college sorority washeavily involved with RMH and she’secstatic to be involved with such an in-credible mix of caring organizations.IQPC Exchange has also begun bring-ing the items to the conferences andgetting the attending executives on-board with participating in creatingthe packages to give to the families.One of the attendees tweeted a photoof the packages and said how muchhe loved being a part of the ‘socialresponsibility.’

Yeshaiek said, “It is really heart-warming for us to have a chance to giveback to the Tampa Bay community. Weare proud to be part of an initiative tosupport Sparkle Power and RonaldMcDonald House by assembling theSparkle Power goodie bags at IQPCevents around the country, then deliv-ering them to The Ronald McDonaldHouse to give to deserving families.”

With the help of more companieslike IQPC Exchange, Caitlin andSparkle Power will be able to reachmore families. Sparkle Power, Inc. is a501(c)(3) non-profit company.

If you would like more informa-tion on ways to get involved andsupport Sparkle Power throughIQPC Exchange, contact KristenSchipfer via phone: 813-658-2584,email: [email protected].

Or, email Caitlin Shannon [email protected];follow Sparkle Power on Instagram:@sparklepowerofficial for updates.

Editor’s Note: Congratulations toCaitlin Shannon on receiving TrinityFamily Physicians’ Tampa BayMaking A Difference Award! Pleaseread the story that starts on page 3.


Caitlin is active in her highschool’s drama program and accord-ing to her mother Brooke; she is anamazing and attentive big sister to herthree younger siblings. Her charity,Sparkle Power, is sure to continue togrow and bring smiles to childrenthroughout Tampa Bay who are inour local hospitals. Currently, Caitlinis running Sparkle Power out of herbedroom, which her mom says isstacked with trays and bins of suppliesfor the Sparkle Power bags.

One local school has gotten on-board, teaming with Sparkle Powerand gathering supplies through theholidays to fill the bags that will putsome sparkle in a child’s day. It is ourhope that Sparkle Power will continueto gain the support of local businessesand schools throughout Tampa Bay,bringing a dose of happiness to evenmore hospitalized children. (To learnmore about Sparkle Power, pleaseread the story on page 12.) If you’dlike to donate funds or supplies, [email protected], andfollow Sparkle Power on Instagram:

@sparklepowerofficial for updates.

Nominees Now Being Acceptedfor the Next Tampa Bay MakingA Difference Award

Trinity Family Physicians’ TampaBay Making A Difference Award willcontinue to honor individuals whomake a difference. If you know some-one who makes a difference in thelives of others in Tampa Bay, TrinityFamily Physicians and NeighborhoodNews & Lifestyles want to hear fromyou! Please submit your nominees(and tell us why they qualify) for thenext Tampa Bay Making A DifferenceAward by email [email protected].

Trinity Family Physicians andNeighborhood News & Lifestyles askthat you please share your thoughtsand comments with us on our face-book pages: facebook.com/trinity-familyphysicians andfacebook.com/neighborhood-newslifestyles. Trinity Family Physi-cians is located at 1817 CypressBrook Drive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL.Log on to trinityfamilyphysicians.comfor additional information about Dr.Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammad.

“Award”Continued from page 3

Caitlin Shannon, recipient of the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award


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J.W. Mitchell High School’s Marching Mustangs Are Going to DC! Joel Quina, Director of Bands for

J.W. Mitchell High School, is excitedto announce that the Marching Mus-tangs Band has been invited to per-form in the National Cherry BlossomFestival Parade on April 16, 2016.One of Washington DC’s largest spec-tator events, the high energy Paradewill run for ten blocks down historicConstitution Avenue. Accompaniedby giant colorful helium balloons,elaborate floats, and celebrity enter-tainers, the Marching Mustangs willtravel the Parade route in a grandspectacle of music and showmanship.The Marching Mustangs were selectedbased on a variety of criteria includingmusicianship, marching ability, andentertainment value.

These students deserve your sup-port as they have been working veryhard. Currently 209 members strong,the J.W. Mitchell High School bandprogram is the largest in PascoCounty. The band is comprised of sev-eral ensembles, including the March-ing Mustangs, Wind Ensemble,Symphonic Winds, Concert Band,Colorguard, Jazz Ensembles, and Per-cussion Ensembles. Not only has itbecome known for its impressive size,but also for the talent and commit-

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Students enrolled in music pro-grams learn important life skills, in-cluding self discipline, timemanagement, memorization, and rea-soning skills. High School music stu-dents have a graduation rate over 94%.A large majority of our graduates pur-sue higher education and are success-ful in their chosen fields. The J.W.Mitchell High School band program issupported primarily through fundrais-ers, student/parent contributions, andcorporate sponsorships. The benefitsof this program will serve the commu-nity for years to come.

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in every wing of the hospital, but theprivate rooms in the women’s carewing tell their own unique stories.

In the Obstetrics and Women’sHealth wings at Medical Center ofTrinity, there are joyous occasions.Women have remarkable bodies,capable of unbelievable transforma-tions, the ability to sustain and growlife; yet, along with a unique set ofblessings, women have health issuesthat make us feel vulnerable at times.From girlhood to womanhood, we

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By Julie Kanehl

Tampa Premium Outlets is thelong-awaited outlet mall that has Lutzand Wesley Chapel at the center of alot of attention! Located at 2300Grand Cypress Drive in Lutz, just offof S.R. 56 and west of I-75, its loca-tion is convenient to all of Tampa Bay.Tampa Premium Outlets opened itsdoors on October 29th at 10 a.m. toexcited crowds, impressive lines and ofcourse, a lot of great deals.

Owned by The Simon PropertyGroup, which owns retail properties in37 states and Puerto Rico, Tampa Pre-mium Outlets has a lot of experiencedesigning crowd-pleasing retail centerslike this one. Their Grand Openingevent included music, fireworks, andthe opening of 103 stores, includingpopular brands like Coach, Nike Fac-tory, Vera Bradley, Calvin Klein, PoloRalph Lauren, and Michael Kors. An-chored by Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th,Tampa Premium Outlets is a 441,000-sq.-ft. retail center that has more than

20 shoe stores, alone. Add in somefun dining options like Johnny Rock-ets (which will actually be opening onNovember 12th), a playground areafor the kiddos, and savings that youjust won’t find at other malls, and it’sno surprise that people are flocking tothe new shopping center in droves!

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Premium Outlets was abuzz through-out the day with live entertainment,contests and giveaways, and even stiltwalkers made the rounds as manyguests lined up at their favorite stores,eager to be one of the first ones in thedoor. Many of the stores offered giftsto the first 100 people inside, likeHelzberg Diamonds, who offered afree pearl bracelet and extra savings totheir first customers. There was a lotof excitement for kids of all ages at theDisney Outlet Store, as they gave awayspecial edition Mickey ears to theirfirst paying customers while supplieslasted. While many retailers used

coupons, giveaways and outlet exclu-sives to garner excitement, some storesjust needed to be there – like theCoach store, which had a line snakinghalfway down the corridor before the

mall even opened.Some of these stores are simply

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like Swarovski simply sparkled,Kitchen Collection has you wanting tobecome a chef, and did I mention thatthere’s a Lindt Chocolate and an Aun-tie Anne’s?

All the excitement and crowdsaside, the employees of Tampa Pre-mium Outlet and of the individualoutlet stores were simply fantastic.Everyone was super-informative, help-ful and while the mall was busy, it was

a pleasurable place to shop!I spoke to one local shopper who

came to the Grand Opening with hermom and her two young children, shesaid, “I’ve gotten some great deals! I’mreally happy we came. The lines to payare long, but worth it.” She also said,“I really like that there are lots of areasto sit and rest between shopping!”

Simon Properties did a great jobof designing the shopping center to

have plenty of seat-ing, so that whilethere are more than ahundred great shopsto see, it doesn’t haveto feel like amarathon.

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As a Tampa Premium OutletsVIP, you have the opportunity to earnextra savings that aren’t made public!It’s totally free, and it’s easy to sign upon their website! One you sign up,you simply print your voucher andtake it to guest relations to pick upyour VIP Coupon Book, and let me

tell you, you’ll feel like a VIP, becausethese savings can be combined withthe savings and discounts in the stores.Some examples include 10% off yourentire purchase at Sketchers, $25 offyour purchase of $100 or more atVera Bradley and $15 off your pur-chase of $30 or more at Yankee Can-dle. This is just a fraction of thediscounts! These savings last through-out the season, so get online, get yourvoucher and start racking up thosesavings!

Tampa Premium Outlets is theperfect place to save money whileshopping, and it’s also bringing a lotof jobs to the area as many of the re-tailers are still hiring! Whether you arein the market for a new pair of shoes,looking for a great place to spend theday with the family, or you are lookingfor a new job in retail, head on downto Tampa Premium Outlets!

Tampa Premium Outlets is lo-cated at 2300 Grand Cypress Drivein Lutz and are open Mon. – Sat.,10 a.m.–9 p.m. and 10 a.m.–7 p.m.on Sun. To reach the shopping line,call 813-938-6272, or find moreinformation online at www.Premiu-mOutlets.com/outlet/Tampa.


By Katie Thomas

Healthy skin translates to beauti-ful skin, something we all strive forand if you’re anything like me (andmany others) you know that healthyskin doesn’t always come easy. As ateen, my skin was clear, but along withadulthood came adult acne and I triedproduct after product with no satisfac-tion until recently when I received astarter kit of TréSkinRX products fromglowwithdoreen.com. Whether strug-gling with acne, wrinkles, uneven tex-ture, dry or dull skin, the hassle offinding a product that really works canbe frustrating and mistakes are costly,and believe me, I’d wasted my share ofmoney on products that didn’t work.

I wanted an all-natural productthat really works, that is simple to usewith simple ingredients, and one thatwould give my skin the healthy glow Idesired. Was that too much to ask?Lucky for me, Doreen Selby, CFO ofNeighborhood News & Lifestyles founda skin care line that delivers on itspromises! It all started with a Mother’sDay gift from her family; after a facial

with International Aesthetician An-nette McPhee, who owns Celtic DaySpa in Westchase, Doreen’s skin wastruly glowing. She says, “All the prod-ucts used during my facial were fromTréSkinRX. The facial itself was a re-laxing, transcendent experience but itwas the aftermath of the product thatreally blew me away. I immediately felta full change in my skin - it was soft,hydrated and had a glow to it that Ihadn’t seen in a long time.” Im-pressed, she brought home a two-week sample kit of the TréSkinRXbasic skin care products. “I wasamazed at the difference in my skinafter only a few days into using theproduct,” shares Doreen. “Upon fur-ther use, I realized the 100% organicaloe vera, the base ingredient of allTréSkinRX products, was literally heal-ing my skin. It reduced the inflamma-tion I had been experiencing, resultingin getting rid of my rosacea. Myfriends, family members and cowork-ers began complimenting my skin andasking what product I was using. Thatis when I decided to look deeper intothe reason TréSkinRX was working

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Doreen did some research onlineand found that TréSkinRX productsare made with 100% organic pharma-ceutical grade aloe vera, which isproven to be anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, wound healing, therapeuticand an anesthetic. The molecular

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TréSkinRX products were createdby Ahmed Abdullah, MD, who is aboard certified plastic and cosmeticsurgeon and a recognized expert onthe restorative and medicinal effects ofaloe vera. Dr. Abdullah is a member ofthe International Aloe Science Council(IASC) based in Dallas, Texas, and has

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Katie Thomas pictured (left) before using TréSkinRX skin care products andpictured (right) after only three weeks using the TréSkinRX trial kit!


served on its board of directors. He isa pioneer of the practice of using phar-maceutical-grade aloe in plastic sur-gery for the treatment of skin damage.

“After researching and investigat-ing the TréSkinRX product line formyself and becoming fully aware ofthe science behind 100% organic aloevera, I knew I had to become a part ofthe TréSkinRX team to better sharethe amazing, transformative skin careline with people that I know,” saysDoreen. “Even though I have a fulltime career with Neighborhood News &Lifestyles, I find that Glow WithDoreen is a fun and rewarding busi-ness venture that has been very satisfy-ing. I like it that I am not required tocarry inventory or meet sales quotas. Ihave always enjoyed helping peopleand becoming a TréSkinRX LaunchManager has given me the ability tonot only help people with their skin,but with their confidence as well. Itjust feels good!”

My Personal Experience WithTréSkinRX

For some reason, I had beautifulclear skin as a teenager, but as soon asI turned 22, I started having problemswith adult acne from small red marks

on my cheeks to cystic under-the-skinpimples that really hurt. I have tried somany different skin care products fromall natural products, to over-the-counter acne washes and toners, todermatologist-prescribed topical treat-ments. I’ve known Doreen for overtwelve years and she has personallyseen me struggle with adult acne. Shethought TréSkinRX might help andgave me a trial kit just to try.

I could not believe the results.The inflammation in my cheeks wentaway after one week. After twoweeks, I was amazed at the differencein my skin. I even felt confidentenough to not wear concealer orfoundation!

I love the simplicity ofTréSkinRX. I still use the same prod-ucts that come in the two-week,four-product trial kit: PurifyingCleanser, EX3 Daily Renewing Exfo-liant, Triple Defense Day Moisturizerwith SPF 15, and Night RepairMoisturizer. Plus, I added the ClearSkin Blemish Control cream.

My favorite product is the EX3Daily Renewing Exfoliant, which iscomposed of certified organic phar-maceutical grade aloe vera, glycolicacid with an effective pH level of

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The TréSkinRX product lineincludes options for people withsensitive skin, normal skin, dry skin,and there even is a line available forpeople suffering from acne.

My skin has never felt so goodand my confidence in my skin’shealth and appearance has never beenhigher. TréSkinRX is soon releasing amineral makeup line that will containno oils, talc, bismuth, oxychloride,fragrances, synthetic materials orchemicals – I’m excited about that!

For information aboutTréSkinRX or to order a two-week, four-product trial kit for$14.99, please contact DoreenSelby at (727) 946-1596 or placeyour order online atwww.glowwithdoreen.com.


customers with a talented and profes-sional team that can help transformyour home into everything you want itto be. Jim says, “We have a great team,inside and out!” Yeagers’ handpickedteam includes the best-of-the-bestcraftsmen, design experts and experi-enced installers, all of whom workseamlessly helping the Yeagers carry ona legacy started by Jim’s grandfather,Pearson Yeager, Sr., who opened thefirst Yeager & Company in Philadel-phia, PA back in 1944. The old-fash-ioned values that built Yeager andCompany have carried on throughthree generations. Customers appreci-ate that type of dedication and word-of-mouth has helped this companycontinue to grow. Jim says, “We’venever had a down year. We still do aton of floors, more than ever, and wenow offer sanding and refinishing serv-ices for hardwood floors; we have threetrucks on the road just for that.”

Yeager and Company may havestayed the same in many ways – the in-tegrity, friendly service, exceptionalcraftsmanship, superior products – butit has definitely morphed with the times

to offer today’s busy professionals theultimate in service and convenience.Yeager and Company offers a FREEShop-At-Home service in the TampaBay Area that is second to none! Yeagerand Company’s website puts it well:Yeager Flooring Company will bringour floor store to your door within onehour!

Yeager’s Shop-At-Home service issimply the best way to select the rightflooring for your space, bringing sam-ples from a great number of qualitywood tiles, hardwood planking, handscraped wood floors, tile, carpet, lami-nate, designer vinyl or hardwood floor-ing samples. They will even measureyour floor while they are at your homeor office and provide you with a no-obligation new flooring estimate.

As a state licensed general contrac-tor, Yeager and Company providesevery service you need for your remod-eling project, from the floor up – fromthe design to the custom cabinetry andlight fixtures, to the final coat of paint.Yeager and Company installs: Win-dows, doors, stairs, crown molding,baseboards, chair rails and pavers, andthey even provide popcorn ceiling re-moval and knockdown application fordrywall finishing. With a licensed elec-

trician, plumber, and interior designerworking with the company, Yeager &Company has your remodeling needscovered.

Yeager and Company is soughtout by discerning homeowners in someof the most prestigious neighborhoodsin Florida for their expertise in design-ing super elegant bathrooms and su-perbly functional yet beautiful kitchens.It isn’t unusual for Yeager and Com-pany to work on homes worth millions,even into the quarter of a billion dollarterritory. The company does a lot of

work in upscale neighborhoods in Sara-sota and Long Boat Key and south asfar as South Beach. That isn’t to saythat Yeager and Company doesn’twork for the average homeowner too.The company was built on providingthe best-of-the-best in products andservice to average homeowners andyou can bet that your project is impor-tant to Yeager and Company. Everyjob, big or small, has to get the stampof Jim Yeager’s approval. And that iswhy this company keeps receiving stel-lar reviews from customers. Jim says

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Turn to Yeager and Company when you want an exceptional team that canturn your ideas into a working design and a remodel that you’ll love!


the company’s vice president MelanieCarter has a great following with theircustomers. “Melanie is excellent athelping customers with design whenthey are remodeling and shows themthe possibilities for opening up theirspace. She comes up with total faceliftsfor the homes of our customers.”

Reading through the Angie’s Listreviews, there is customer after cus-tomer who has used Yeager and Com-pany for multiple projects because theywon’t consider using a different com-pany. One Angie’s List member writes,“I have used Yeager Flooring in thepast (about 4 years ago) to install hard-wood flooring in my living room, din-ing room and hallways and had afabulous experience. So when we de-cided to replace the carpet in one of

our bedrooms with hardwood floors,we knew we would only consider giv-ing the job to Jim Yeager and his com-pany. Jim is the ultimate professionaland he is THE VERY BEST at what hedoes. He’s the only vendor I’ve used inTampa that does WHAT he says hiscompany is going to do, WHEN theysay they’re going to do it and forHOW MUCH they are going to do it.You simply can’t get better than YeagerFlooring!”

Another Angie’s List member,who used Yeager and Co. to com-pletely remodel the master suite, shares,“This is the second major remodelingjob we have done with Yeager. We didour did our due diligence and met withsome other contractors obtaining esti-mates, but again chose to do business

with Yeager based upon the price, com-fort level with Yeager, and (most im-portantly) our satisfaction with theprevious job. We had a good idea ofwhat we wanted and worked with theirdesigner Melanie to fill in the details.She was great to work with and JimYeager also kept the project in line andon time. Jim Yeager clearly cares aboutthe quality of the finished project.”

“I could not have asked formore,” says another reviewer. “Theywere timely, professional and providedservice above and beyond my expecta-tions. The best contractor I have everworked with. I highly recommendJim Yeager and his staff. I have reliedon Yeager & Co. for many years forhome renovation needs. They havedone kitchen remodeling, flooring,and general contracting work on my

property. This project involved convert-ing an outdated tub to a shower. Theentire process was seamless withexcellent communication. As usual,the job was done on time and in a tidymanner. Jim goes out of his way toaccommodate the schedule of a work-ing professional.”

Call Yeager and Company, Inc.at 813-918-2737 or 727-375-7813to arrange a Shop-At-Home ap-pointment. The showroom, locatedat 2310 Success Dr. in Odessa, isopen Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sat. Therealso is a Spring Hill location at4200 Commercial Way; openMon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Log onto www.yeagerflooring.com foradditional information.


want them to feel a sense of ‘wow’; wetry to make it so they actually enjoycoming to the dentist.”

Dr. Tran’s goal is to make his pa-tients feel so comfortable with comingto the dentist that they don’t procrasti-nate. Instead, he wants them to makecoming a priority, not only becausethey need to come, but because theyenjoy coming and interacting with theTEAM.

One patient writes, “EXCEL-LENT experience! I have anxiety aboutseeing dentists (as many people do),but the staff was very friendly and pro-fessional, the hygienist was extremelygentle and thorough. The office itselfwas very sanitary. Dr. Tran was friendlyand took the time to go over my x-raysand explain to me various aspects ofwhat was going on (which is rare for adentist to actually take time explainingas he did). I wasn't waiting long at all.Afterwards my teeth looked great! Iwould highly recommend this dentistto anyone who has anxiety or fear ofdentists, or just anyone who is lookingfor a quality dental practice to take yourfamily.”

Mangrove Bay Dentistry’s servicesinclude everything from regular check-

ups and cleanings to dental implantrestorations. Mangrove Bay Dentistryalso provides services and repairs for fulland partial dentures, as well as cosmeticdentistry in porcelain veneers, teethwhitening, ClearCorrectTM (clearbraces) aligner therapy, and restorativedentistry with metal-free compositebonding and fillings, root canals, ex-tractions, crowns and bridges, andmore. Mangrove Bay Dentistry is a full-service, one-stop-office for your entirefamily dental needs, whether it is cos-metic changes you desire or healthygums and teeth.

Dr. Tran and his staff are verygood when it comes to explaining den-tal procedures and thus patient educa-tion is a very important aspect of everyvisit. By empowering his patients withthe proper information Dr. Tran givesthem the power to choose what is bestfor them. “When a patient is knowl-edgeable and educated they will makethe right decision for themselves,” saysDr. Tran. “I don’t try to force theminto anything. I am confident that if Ieducate them enough about their op-tions they will do what is right for theirdental health.”

What I enjoy most about Dr. Tranis how easy he is to talk to – even whensitting down for the interview it waslike I was talking with a long-timefriend. And, after reading all the posi-

tive testimonials online I can see why somany have chosen him as their dentist.Not only does he take the time to getto know his patients, but he is reallygood at communicating with them andkeeping them informed about theirdental health. Teeth are something alot of people take for granted, that isuntil they have a problem. Dr. Tran notonly teaches his patients the impor-tance of appreciating the teeth theyhave, but he also educates them onproper hygiene, as to avoid any prob-lems before they can ever arise.

“The thing I love most aboutdentistry is building relationships withthe patients,” says Dr. Tran. “I meetpeople from all walks of life, all withdifferent experiences and life stories. Ienjoy talking with my patients and get-ting to know them. You never knowwho is going to walk in or what the daywill bring.”

The TEAM at Mangrove BayDentistry understands that you have abusy schedule and that you don’t wantto make going to the dentist an all dayaffair, especially if you are just going infor minor work or a cleaning. Dr. Tranand his TEAM will always respect yourtime; they want to break the negativestigma that many people have aboutgoing to the dentist – thinking thatdentists always run late. Dr. Tran says,“We value our patients’ time and do

our best to stay on time. We don’t liketo make our patients wait and do ourbest to get you in and out as quickly aspossible while still offering the very bestin dental care.”

Do You Suffer FromSleep Apnea?

Are you drowsy during the daywith no explanation? Do you snoreloudly or wake up breathless in themiddle of the night? If you're experi-encing any of these symptoms, youmay have sleep apnea. A condition inwhich your breathing stops periodicallyduring sleep, sleep apnea affects morethan 12 million Americans.

If you are unsure, but think youmight have sleep apnea, the first step is

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monitoring your sleep. Dr. Tran willgive you a monitor to take home,which will monitor your air intake andheart beat – it is basically a sleep studythat you can do in the comfort of yourown home. If they do find you havesleep apnea, Mangrove Bay Dentistrycan make you your own customizedappliance.

As opposed to the CPAP machine,which tends to be very bulky and big,their appliance is much smaller thantraditional CPAP machines. It is easilytransportable and easier to maintain. Sowhether you need to get tested forsleep apnea, or know you have sleepapnea and want to get rid of your tradi-tional CPAP machine, you can get aless-bulky appliance that can be cus-tomized for you right here at Man-

grove Bay Dentistry.If you want to maintain a beautiful

smile and a healthy set of teeth choos-ing the right dentist is key – it is impor-tant to choose a dentist who will lookout for your best interests and provideyou with a positive, unforgettable expe-rience! That dentist is Dr. Toan Tran atMangrove Bay Dentistry!

Mangrove Bay Dentistry acceptsall major PPO insurances. Locatedon the corner of Hillsborough Ave.and Race Track Rd. at 13998 WHillsborough Ave. in Tampa, officeis open: Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.with evening hours available byappt. only. Call (813) 891-9898 toschedule appointment. Log on towww.MangroveBayDentistry.comfor more information.

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