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See “St. Francis” on page 22

By Kim Thomas

If you want authentic Mexicanfood, a fun and friendly atmosphere,and excellent service from happyservers, then drive straight over to Val-larta’s Restauranté Mexicano, conve-niently located just off of State Road54 and just east of the Suncoast Park-way at 16540 Point Village Drive atNorthpointe Village in Lutz. The ex-pansive menu is bursting with flavorand choices of delicious Mexican spe-cialties and combination platters.

Vallarta’s is the place to go foryour Cinco de Mayo celebration this

year! Throughout the day on May 5,Vallarta’s will have fun giveaways forcustomers and there also will be a DJto keep the party upbeat and exciting.

Speaking of parties, Vallarta’s isn’tonly fun on Cinco de Mayo, it is agreat place to have a party for anyoccasion. There is an outside seatingarea that can be rented for privateparties even on Friday and Saturdaynights. Otherwise, the al fresco area,which seats about 40 people, providesan airy and spacious dining spot per-fect for those who want to enjoy thefresh air with their fresh food!

Authentic Mexican Cuisine onCinco de Mayo & Every Day!

See “Vallarta’s” on page 26.

By Julie Kanehl

For most of us, our pets are more than our animal compan-ions. They are our family members, our fur-babies, and our bestfriends. That’s why when it comes to choosing a veterinarian fortheir care, it’s important to choose doctors who are experts intheir field, up-to-date on all of the latest medical advancements,and most of all, caring, respectful and compassionate. St. FrancisPet Care Center is all of these things and more.

St. Francis Pet Care Center is located at 3591 Keystone Roadin Tarpon Springs, a mile east of East Lake Road. An amazing fa-cility and animal hospital, St. Francis can provide the best for yourpet whatever they may need, a simple checkup or advanced surgi-cal care. The focus at St. Francis Pet Care Center is on preventa-tive health care, keeping your pet healthy through each stage of

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Old McMicky’s Farm Presents Barns & BeerOld McMicky’s Farm invites the

community to the next Barns & Beer,(age 21-and-up event) on May 14th at7 p.m. Guests will be entertained withlive music performed by one of TampaBay’s favorite bands, The Black Hon-keys, while enjoying the beautiful, clas-sic farm with its big red barn set on apicturesque 40-acre lake.

Old McMicky’s Farm has gatheredthe best local beer making geniuses foryour sampling pleasure. There will bemore than 75 craft beers and wine,great entertainment, great food andmany new friends to meet. Mark yourcalendar to do something new, differ-ent, and fun! And you’ll support agreat cause!

Old McMicky’s Farm knows howto provide a good time with farm-in-spired games such as Egg Races withfarm eggs, a Barn Maze and more!This event makes giving back fun withMechanical Bull Rides ($5 donation)and the Lighted Hay Ride ($3 dona-tion). Photo opportunities aboundwith hay bales at the entry barn, photoboards with Mr. & Mrs. Farmer, farmanimal faces and more! Enjoy food forsale from some of the area’s best food

trucks! Food not included with admis-sion price.

If you decide to attend the Barns& Beer event, add to your enjoymentby knowing you are supporting OldMcMicky’s Farm (Camp Keystone) – a70-year tradition (Est. 1946) dedicatedto serving kids and families in ourTampa Bay community. Barns & Beerbenefits the Old McMicky’s FarmFoundation, a registered 501©(3).

Here are just a few of the Founda-tion’s programs and organizations thatyour attendance helps to support:

“1000 Kids” Program––Each year,the farm’s “1000 Kids” Program hasthe goal of welcoming 1,000 kids inthe Tampa Bay area who are facingchallenges to come out for a great dayat the farm and enjoy amazing mo-ments with animals and activities in anatmosphere of love and fun – nocharge.

“Mission I Do” - Mission I doprovides free all-inclusive weddings forveterans and active duty military.

Child Adoption Education andSupport - over 450 potential adoptiveparents recently attended the farmsChild Adoption Education Day in

2015 to learn about adoption and tohelp find more families for local chil-dren. The farm also holds AdoptionMatch days and 15 local children havebeen matched with their Forever Fami-lies at OMF’s last two match days.

Organizations and groups servedby the Farm’s Foundation: The Chil-dren’s Home, Metropolitan Ministries,Eckerd Community Alternatives, TheJunior League of Tampa, Heart Gal-leries, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’sCancer Center, Guardian Ad Litem,Camelot Community Care, AdoptiveRelated Services, Hillsborough CountyFoster Care, Pacso/Pinellas Foster Care,Explorer K8, Morning Star School,Fit4Truth, HOPE Camp, MonarchHouse, Lighthouse of Pinellas, UPARC,Sydney’s Academy, Florida AutismCenter of Excellence, Homeless Emer-gency, Project Learning Center, Neu-rorestorative Clearwater Group,Spinabifida Support Group, JoshuaHouse, March of Dimes, Hope YouthRanch, Champions for Children, Fos-tering Youth of Florida, A Reel Future,Jackson in Action 83 Foundation.

Tickets & Info: Please visitwww.oldmcmickys.com.


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

Premiere Native Gardens TourSun., Apr. 24, 10 AM–4 PM––

The Nature Coast Chapter of theFlorida Native Plant Society is pre-senting the first Native Gardens Tourin Pasco County. Seven sites, includ-ing a business, residences and a wild-flower nursery, along State Road 54,will be highlighted. See how nativeplants have been incorporated intothe landscape to attract wildlife andcreate healthy habitats!

Call Steve Joyce at (813) 767-3131, or visit PascoNativePlants.org,for ticket information.

Florida Native Plant SocietyMeetings

2nd Tuesday, Monthly, 7 PM––The Nature Coast Chapter of theFlorida Native Plant Society meets atthe Land O’ Lakes Community Cen-

ter, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41in Land O’ Lakes, between SR 52and SR 54. The subject of the Tues-day, April 12, 2016 meeting is “Batsof Florida” presented by Shari Bisset-Clark, a member of the Florida BatConservancy, Bat Conservation Inter-national, the Xerces Society, and theFlorida Native Plant Society. Her ed-ucation includes wildlife biology andhabitat conservation and she hasworked in both the public and privateconservation sectors for decades.

Not long ago Florida habitatssupported the most diverse plant andanimal communities in North Amer-ica. Bats, one of the most significantplayers in habitat health, ate theirown weight in insects each night,keeping insect populations balancedand contributing to the overall healthof Florida’s landscapes. TodayFlorida’s bats are fighting to survive,but myth and misconception con-tinue to plague these importantmammals. This program dispels themyths and replaces them with fasci-nating facts about bats, their irre-placeable contribution to Florida’s

habitats and their partnership withnative flora and fauna. Attendees willhave the opportunity to meet liveFlorida bats!

Meetings of the Chapter are free,and all interested parties are invitedto attend, to bring questions abouttheir yard, and participate in light re-freshments and the native plant draw-ing. Telephone inquiries are taken bySandy at (727) 207-1853.

Chapter website:http://www.pasconativeplants.org.

“Wine & Win” at Seven SpringsGolf & Country Club

Sat., Apr. 30, 5:30–10 PM––“AWine & Win Social” fundraisingevent is being held at Seven SpringsGolf & Country Club located at3535 Trophy Blvd. in New PortRichey. Tickets are on sale now for$25 each through our website:www.disabilityachievementcenter.orgor by calling Disability AchievementCenter at (727) 539-7550.

The event features a silent auc-tion containing hotel stays at SirataBeach Resort, Alden Beach Resort,and Sheraton Sand Key, green fees forSouthern Hills Plantation Club andThe Abbey at St Leo University, aer-ial adventure from TreeHoppers,

handmade quilts, confections fromKilwins, and so much more!

The evening kicks off with adance lesson from Paul Friedlander, alive music set by PJ, and Lady DJMyrtle will spin the tunes to keep youon the dance floor!

Disability Achievement Center isa 501(c)(3) not for profit resourcecenter serving people of all ages andall disabilities in Pasco and PinellasCounties to improve independence.

Barns & Beer Craft Beer FestivalOld McMcMicky’s Farm

May 14th, 7 PM––The BlackHonkeys will perform, and there willbe more than 75 craft beers and winechoices - all at a beautiful farm! Itwill be a great time, benefiting theOld McMicky’s Farm Foundation, a501 (C) 3 organization. Log on toOldMcMickys.com for ticket andsponsorship information.

Nar-Anon Group MeetingsThe Nar-Anon Family Groups

are a worldwide fellowship for thoseaffected by someone else’s addiction.As a 12-step program, Nar-Anon of-fers help by sharing experience,strength and hope. Florida Website:Naranonfl.org; Help Line: 1-888-


947-8885Thursdays, 7 PM––Our Lady of

the Rosary Church, 2348 CollierPkwy. (Immaculata Hall - Rm. E -Back Entrance)

Mondays, 7 PM ––Turning Point -Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 SheldonRd., Tampa

Thursdays, 7 PM––Christ theKing Church, 821 So. Dale Mabry(Mary Martha Center – Buidling 717– Rm 203). Newcomer Meeting heldon the 4th Thursday of the month @6:30 PM

Mondays 7 PM––The GracePlace, 732 W. Lumsden Rd., Brandon

Thursdays, 7 PM––First Presbyte-rian Church, 121 Carver Ave., Bran-don (near Parsons Ave. & 60E)

Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church,5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz

Saturdays, 10 AM––UnitedMethodist Church, 207 BuckinghamAve., Oldsmar

Wednesdays 8 PM––AsburyUnited Methodist Church, 4204Thys Rd., New Port Richey *NARA-TEEN MEETING (*Same day, timeand location)

Tuesdays 6:45 PM––All SaintsChurch, 1700 Keystone Rd., TarponSprings

“Second Night Seder” at HeritageSprings Country Club

Sat., Apr. 23––CongregationB’nai Emmunah, the Reform Jewishsynagogue located at 3374 KeystoneRoad in Tarpon Springs, invites thecommunity to join them and RabbiLynn Goldstein in celebratingPassover at their “Second NightPassover Seder” at Heritage SpringsCountry Club on Saturday, April 23.Tickets for non-members of the con-gregation are $50 for adults ($36 formembers) and $10 for children aged6 to 12. (Children aged 5 and underare free). For reservations and moreinformation, call the CBE office at727-938-9000.

Endless Discoveries at BrookerCreek Preserve

Fri., Apr. 15, 9–10:30AM––Wildlife hike along boardwalksand natural trails at Brooker CreekPreserve. Binoculars and cameras arerecommended.

Sat., Apr. 16, 8–11 AM––Resi-dents can join the Friends of BrookerCreek Preserve to remove exotic veg-etation and nuisance plants from thepreserve. Participants are asked to

bring work gloves, clippers, shovels,hand saws and loppers. This is hardwork and recommended for strongvolunteers ages 12 and up.

Sat., Apr. 16, 7:30–9:30PM––Residents are invited to jointhe Friends of Brooker Creek Pre-serve for a one-mile night hiking ex-perience along the Ed Center Trail.Experienced guides will lead partici-pants through the evening. Space islimited to 20 people per hike and a$3 donation is requested.

Sat., Apr. 16, 9 AM–2PM––Children 12 years of age oryounger may participate in the pro-gram “Wildlife Safari,” sponsored byFriends of Brooker Creek Preserve.Kids will begin with a blank WildlifePassport and walk along a one-mileloop of adventure with live owls,snakes, baby raccoons, hawks andmore. As the children visit eachWildlife Station, their passport getsstamped. At the end of the walk, theyget a special prize for completing thejourney. This program takes placefrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $5per child.

Fri., Apr. 22, 10 a.m.–noon––,participants are encouraged to joinBrooker Creek Preserve in buildingchildren’s interest in the naturalworld. This week’s program is titled“Alien Extraction.” Closed-toedshoes are required.

Sat., Apr. 23, 10:30AM–Noon––Participants can join aUF/IFAS Pinellas County Extensionspecialist as they introduce Florida’sfreshwater wetland wildflowers. Thisprogram is recommended for adults.

Sat., Apr. 23, 9 AM–Noon––Par-ticipants will join in a 2.8 to 4 milewalk to view how the land haschanged over time and discuss theecological footprints left by those

changes. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes area must, and water and a hat are rec-ommended. All ages are welcome, al-though children younger than age 10may find the hike challenging. Chil-dren younger than 16 must be ac-companied by an adult.

Ongoing, Thurs. – Sat., 9 AM–4PM (except holidays)––PinellasCounty Extension offers classes, pro-grams and activities at the Environ-mental Education Center. Thispermanent, hands-on educational ex-hibit features 22 discovery-orientedexperiences that help visitors of allages understand how natural Floridahas changed over time and the eco-logical footprints left by thosechanges. The Windows to OurWildest Place exhibit allows visitorsto experience the life of a gopher tor-toise, educational videos and a touchand feel display of animal, insect andreptile skins and skeletons that havebeen preserved. The center is oper-ated by the Pinellas County Parksand Conservation Resources Depart-ment.

For more information aboutBrooker Creek Preserve’s programsand events, call (727) 453-6800 orregister at brookercreekpreserve.org.

Community Yard Sale Sat., May 14, 8 AM–3 PM––A

Community Yard Sale will be held atTemple Elijah, located at 21021 SR54 in Lutz.

Reserve a space for $20. Greatlocation on State Rd. 54 & U.S.Route 41.

For reservations and additionalinformation please contact: Eliza-beth Melendez (813-) 949-9917 oremail [email protected]

See “Calendar” on page 20.

By Marcy Sanford

Cornerstone Pros has been atrusted name in the area for more than10 years, consistently receiving theAngie’s List Super Service Award.Now, the company that thousands ofhomeowners have turned to whenthey need plumbing and HVAC serv-ice has added another feather to theircap by providing electrical services.“Cornerstone Air, Plumbing & Elec-trical can help homeowners with alltheir residential plumbing, HVAC,and electrical needs,” says owner DanaSpears. “We’ve had really great re-sponse to our electrical service. Ifneeded we can send two technicians toa home which is very convenient forhomeowners.”

Cornerstone Pros is dedicated tohelping make your home a safe andcomfortable environment. Dana saysthat Cornerstone’s certified techni-cians are trained to expertly handleany HVAC need in your home, fromrepairs to installing new units, as wellas plumbing and electrical. Corner-

stone Pros does everything possible tocomplete your project on budget andon time.

Time for a HVAC System Check-UpSummer’s consistently hot days

are right around the corner and Danasays now is a great time to get aHVAC system check-up and clean-upto insure that your home stays pleas-antly cool during the upcoming 90-degree days. A properly functioningHVAC system not only keeps you cool

on hot, summer days but it can alsosave you money on your energy billsand prolong the life of your unit.

Cornerstone Pros customerGlenn A. says, “I can see why Corner-stone has such high ratings. I pur-chased the $49 coupon and scheduledan appointment. Scott J. was the techwho arrived. He was professional, po-lite, and very knowledgeable. He per-formed a thorough inspection of myheat pump and provided areceipt showing all readings and

specifics of what he did. Not only wasthis informative for me, but it providesa record for any future visits - and Iwill call them for any future issues.”

Right now is a great time toschedule your system’s spring check-up and clean up because CornerstonePros is offering a special for only$39.95.

If you do find yourself with anAC unit on the fritz, CornerstonePros’ skilled technicians are there foryou 24-hours a day whenever youneed help. Cornerstone Pros servicesall brands and is always happy to pro-vide you with a free estimate on instal-lations or a second opinion on repairs.They make it a point to get to emer-gency calls within the same day so thatyou can get back to living your life.

Cornerstone Pros PlumbingServices

It isn’t just the HVAC repairs andinstallation services that keep Corner-stone Pros’ customers happy. Anotherreason that Cornerstone Air, Heating,Plumbing & Electrical is the highest

Cornerstone Pros – Your Trusted Partner for AirConditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Needs


rated service provider in the four-county area is their honest, reliableplumbing service.

“The service from Cornerstonewas perfect,” says Dianne P. “Therewas an issue with one of the faucetparts and the plumber from Corner-stone took the time to call the manu-facturer about the warranty. He evenshowed me how to put it in. He wentover, above, and beyond.”

Now Offering Electrical ServicesCornerstone Pros’ customers love

that the trusted and reliable companynow provides electrical service, too!

Cornerstone Pros’ client MichelleN. states, “Cornerstone was very re-

sponsive, professional, and knowledge-able. I had an extensive amount ofwork that needed to be done in myhome that included replacing thebreaker box, repairing outlets, in-stalling a ceiling fan, and replacing thewater heater. The price they quotedme was reasonable and fair for theamount of work done and the servicetechs that came out to my home wereterrific. They knew exactly what theywere doing, completed the work inless than half a day, and were verypleasant and friendly. I like Corner-stone because they offer not only elec-trical repair, but plumbing and HVACservices as well. I would not hesitateto recommend them and plan to use

them again for futurework.”

A few of theelectrical services thatCornerstone Prosnow offers:

• Adding or re-placing lighting andfixtures

• Adding or re-placing landscapelighting

• Installing LED– energy efficientlighting

• Home safetyinspections

• Adding or replacing ceiling fans• Installing cables for cameras

Cornerstone Pros can even per-form a home safety inspection if youare buying a new home or if you livein an older home.

Thanks to hard work and depend-able, friendly and honest service, Cor-nerstone Pros has become the area’stop choice to call for heating, air,plumbing, and electrical issues. Fromrenovations and new equipment instal-lations to emergency repairs or servicecheck-ups, their team of certified tech-nicians and plumbing specialists blendinnovation with old-school values to

deliver 100-percent satisfaction.Born and raised in the area, it is

important to Dana that CornerstonePros is known as a company that hercommunity can trust. The familyowned business prides itself on hiringthe best local technicians and customerservice professionals available. She andher husband, James Spears, also sup-port local charities and schools.

For honesty, reliability, andexpertise, give Cornerstone Pros acall today at (813) 949-4445. Tofind more information about thespecials and services they provide,log on to CornerstonePros.com.

Dana & James Spears, pictured above and with theirfamily, and Cornerstone Pros’ expert team (far left)


By Marcy Sanford

J. Joseph Salon’s owner, RoyNaccour, says there is nothing morerewarding than making people feelbeautiful and good about themselves.And when you can walk out of a salonfeeling like a princess, or a prince,without having to spend a small for-tune it makes that awesome “I just leftthe salon” feeling even better. Withlocations in Land O’ Lakes and Lutz,J. Joseph Salon offers its clients some-thing valuable – affordable luxury!

Roy, who was born in Lebanonand grew up in Sweden, moved toLutz when he was 18. He studiedhow to do hair in Sweden and tookcourses from hair artists all over Eu-rope, gaining valuable experience.After a few years of living in Florida,Roy realized he loved the weather andwanted to stay but that, more impor-tant, he saw a need for a higher-endEuropean salon in the area. Now tenyears later, J. Joseph Salon is the fa-vorite salon in the area for manywomen and men thanks to the hand-picked expert stylists’ custom cuts andaward-winning color techniques,pampering spa services, and expertly

applied manicures,pedicures, and hairextensions. Addi-tionally, J. JosephSalon prides itselfon excellent cus-tomer service andknowledge of allthe latest styles andtrends.

“I’ve beengoing to J. Josephfor several yearsnow and I’ve neverbeen disap-pointed,” saysclient Victoria.“I’ve used severaldifferent stylistshere, and each brings somethingunique and different to the table thatI love each time. Niniveth just did myhair tonight and I’m in love! She tooka broad idea that I had and really hitthe nail on the head and used prod-ucts that were perfectly suited to myhair type. Not only will you enjoy herservices, but the conversation, too!”

“The secret to our success is thatwe are passionate about helping ourclients look beautiful,” shares Roy.

“We believe in exceptional customerservice and ongoing education andtraining. We fly educators in from allover the nation, and we gain educa-tion ourselves by going to fashionweek in Europe. We have participatedin fashion weeks in Paris and NewYork and are planning to go to Milanin 2017. We talk to our clients to de-termine the style and look they wantand then we educate them on how tokeep their hair looking salon beautifulweeks and months after their visit.”

The Spa at J. Joseph Salon in Land O’ Lakes

If you really want to pamperyourself and take luxury to the nextlevel, book a visit to The Spa at the J.Joseph Salon located in Land O’Lakes. All services are completelycustomized to each individual client’swants and needs. The Spa at J. JosephSalon is a full service spa, offering thefinest facial services. The skin care ex-perts at the spa will provide you with

J. Joseph Salon, Affordable Luxury from Head-to-Toe

J. Joseph Salon in Lutz Roy Naccour, Owner of J. JosephSalons in Land O' Lakes and Lutz


deluxe skin care services to help re-duce pores, soften wrinkles and lines,and give you an overall glowing com-plexion. While you’re there you cantreat yourself to a customized bodytreatment or massage. You’ll also findwaxing experts with a gentle touchand masters of eyelash and brow ex-tensions. When you visit The Spa atJ. Joseph Salon be prepared for arelaxing and rejuvenating experience.

Sometimes your salon bill mightruin your relaxed, beautiful feeling butnot at J. Joseph Salon. J. Joseph Salon

regularly offers specials for new cus-tomers with select service providers.They often offer $59 color, cut, andblowout or $79 highlight, cut, andblowout specials that will ensure youhave money left over to buy that cuteoutfit to go with your new hairstyle.And clients are always quoted a priceprior to any service, so you can relaxand enjoy your pampering knowingthat you haven’t spent outside yourbudget. And at J. Joseph Salon thehair stylist will give you the knowledgeand tools to keep your style looking

great for weeks, even months, afteryour visit.

Working at one of the most suc-cessful salons and spas in the areamakes the staff happy to join Roy ingiving back to the community andhelping out others. They have donatedthousands of dollars to local non-prof-its and recently hosted a beauty dayfor foster children. Roy and his teamat J. Joseph Salon look forward todoing similar events in the future. “Itis such a joy to be able to treat thesechildren and make them feel special,”says Roy, who is very proud of the J.Joseph Salon team. He adds, “One ofmy employees, Linda B. (Master Styl-ist/Leadership), is the one responsiblefor putting events together to giveback to the community. Jeremy B. isanother very successful Master Styl-ist/Leadership who has been with usmany years, and there are many more.We grow our team from the trainingprogram to them being able to run

their own salon. We have employeesthat have been with us for over 10years. We have all worked togetherand have grown this company towhere it is today.”

If you are ready to for an up-to-the-minute hairstyle, vibrant color orhighlights, a relaxing facial or pedi-cure, or even a day of head-to-toepampering, you’ll love the hair, skinand nail experts at J. Joseph Salon andThe Spa at J. Joseph Salon.

J. Joseph Salon has two con-venient locations – 5132 Land O’Lakes Blvd., Suite 103 in Land O’Lakes and 18861 State Road 54 inLutz. Both are open Monday from9 a.m. – 6 pm.; Tuesday – Friday, 9a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m.– 7 p.m. The Lutz location is alsoopen 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information or toschedule an appointment, visitwww.jjosephsalon.com or call thesalon at 813-235-6848.

J. Joseph Salon at Land O’ Lakes This location also offers pampering skin care and spa services at The Spa


By Kim Thomas

Making a difference matters, andwhen we hear about those very specialpeople who tirelessly work to help oth-ers, it inspires us to do what we can totry to make a difference on an individ-ual level. That is why local doctorsand husband-and-wife team, StephanieEldridge, MD and Amir Shirmoham-mad, MD decided to come up witha way to recognize individuals wholive here in Tampa Bay and make adifference for others with their TrinityFamily Physicians’ Tampa Bay MakingA Difference Award.

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles ishonored to have been chosen byTrinity Family Physicians to help searchfor nominees and to share these inspir-ing stories with our readers and we areexcited to announce that Ann Poole ofHeritage Springs is the most recent re-cipient of the Trinity Family Physicians’Tampa Bay Making A DifferenceAward. Dr. Eldridge and Dr.“Shirmo” (as he is known to most of

his patients and to many HeritageSprings residents) have been a part ofmany fundraising events sponsored atHeritage Springs and have great respectfor Ann Poole due to her work withthe Special Olympics of Pasco County.Dr. Shirmo says that since he and Dr.Eldridge have been supporters of theSpecial Olympics (since 2008), Ann hashelped to raise $20,000 a year on aver-age, and this year, $25,500 was raised.

Ann Poole, a little fireball of en-ergy, has what I call “good vibes” andshe has been a true force behind thePasco County Special Olympics for 13years, but she gives a lot of the credit toher neighbors at Heritage Springs.“There is just something special aboutthe people of Heritage Springs,” saysAnn. “I’ve been living there 15 yearsand when it comes to the SpecialOlympics, they open their hearts andtheir wallets and checkbooks!”

Ann truly loves life and when sheisn’t in her dancing shoes – she is adancer with Silver Follies – she is busywith many volunteer projects. She has

definitely helped to make a differ-ence for the Special Olympic ath-letes of Pasco County. In its firstyear, Night at the Races raised$1200 and now fifteen years later,that sum is raised to more than$25,000 and over the past 15 years,Night at the Races has given morethan $240,000 to Special Olympicsof Pasco County.

Night at the Races, held annu-ally in January at Heritage Springs,is the largest fundraiser for thePasco County Special Olympics.This year’s event was attended by270 people, and part of the pro-ceeds raised were used to sponsorsome Land O’ Lakes kids to travelto California where they will com-pete at the World Special Olympics!

“The Special Olympics does somuch for these kids,” says Dr.Shirmo. “Anne invites some of theathletes to come out and talk to thesponsors every year, and it is always atearjerker for everyone.” Dr. Shirmoand Ann shared how proud they are

And the Award Goes To…Ann Poole of Heritage Springs Chosen forthe Trinity Family Physicians’ Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award

Ann Poole, Recipient of the TrinityFamily Physicians Tampa Bay Making A

Difference Award withDr. Amir Shirmohammad


of Elise, who has Down’s Syndromeand for years has played a big part inhelping with Night at the Races. Elisespoke along with 28-year-old MarkMiller who is blind and competes inbasketball and golf with the assistanceof a ringing bell. Ann says, “SometimesI go over to Seven Springs MiddleSchool where they do a lot of practic-ing,” shares Ann. “I stand there in aweof these kids and the excitement theyhave to do this.”

Another thing Ann loves abouther neighbors in Heritage Springs,“They recognize our sponsors andsupport them!” So get your budgets inorder to be part of Night at the Racesin 2017 – Neighborhood News &Lifestyles will be getting back in touchwith Ann later in the year and will letreaders know how they can help.

Dr. Shirmo said to Ann, “Dr. El-dridge and I are very excited to presentyou with the Tampa Bay Making ADifference Award and on behalf ofmyself and the community, I want tothank you. Every year we have some-thing exciting to look forward to. Youinspire us and you inspire the commu-nity.

If you’d like to help, email AnnePoole: [email protected].

Your Voice Matters! NominateSomeone for the Next Tampa BayMaking A 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/trinityfam-ilyphysicians andfacebook.com/neighborhood-newslifestyles.

Trinity Family Physicians islocated at 1817 Cypress BrookDrive, Suite 101 in Trinity, FL. Logon to trinityfamilyphysicians.comfor more information about Dr.Eldridge and Dr. Shirmohammadof Trinity Family Physicians.


By Marcy Sanford

Divorce is never easy. Not only isit a huge change in your life, but it canalso drain your family’s finances, takeyears to settle, and create friction andanimosity among family members.Tampa Friendly Divorce offers couplesa mediation process that can makeyour divorce as easy, painless, and in-expensive as possible. Located at 5111Ehrlich Road, Tampa Friendly Di-vorce uses a two-mediator, team ap-proach to save you time, money, andunneeded conflict. Along the way, At-torney Chris Shulman and BrendaEvans – both are Florida SupremeCourt Certified Family, Circuit, andCounty Mediators – provide help tocouples who want a divorce. Theyhelp them make decisions together ina way that meets their family’s needs,now, and in the future.

“When two people are able tocommunicate, they are better off sit-ting together to make decisions aboutthe future of their lives rather than let-ting a court decide,” says Brenda. “Weprovide a forum for mature, respectful

conversations about issues that needto be decided when going through adivorce. We help couples set up a co-parenting plan and determine childsupport. Our process is very proactive.Together, we develop a plan for thefuture and try to eliminate any fore-seeable issues.”

“Tampa Friendly Divorce em-powers couples to make their own per-sonal decisions,” says Chris. Theystrive to help couples develop a di-vorce plan both agree on, and if thecouple agrees before the mediationprocess begins, Tampa Friendly Di-vorce attorneys will file all the neces-sary forms with the court so thatclients can ease into the next phase oftheir lives.

“Going through a divorce was ajourney I did not want to take and thehorror stories I heard from severalpeople caused a lot of anxiety,” saysTampa Friendly Divorce clientC.D.C. “However, in working withTampa Friendly Divorce I was able towork alongside a team of professionalsthat cared about both parties andhelped us to think through issues that

had the potential to cause bothfinancial and emotional hard-ships had they not been ad-dressed at that time. I am verygrateful for their approach andhave recommended them toothers facing a similar situa-tion.”

One of the only DivorceMediation services of its kind inTampa, Co-founder and Attor-ney Chris Shulman recognizedthat there was a lack of this typeof service for couples when hewas going through his own di-vorce. Chris is a professionalneutral with almost 20 years ofexperience. Between service asa mediator, arbitrator, hearingofficer, and federal-sector EEOcomplaint adjudicator, Chris hasresolved or, in the case of medi-ation, helped the parties resolve,more than 4,200 matters. Chrismay occasionally use humor tolighten tension, but he never takeslightly the importance each case holdsfor the people in the dispute.

With over 25 years in business,

Brenda Evans’ experience includescorporate award-winning recognitionfor repeated successful change man-agement – helping lead people

Tampa Friendly Divorce – “A Friendly, Civil, Respectful Way”

Attorney Chris Shulman and Brenda Evans– both are Florida Supreme Court Certified

Family, Circuit, and County Mediators


through difficult transitions. As aFlorida Supreme Court Certified Fam-ily, Circuit, and County Mediator, shenow leverages her award-winning skillsto help Tampa Friendly Divorceclients navigate the divorce process.With insightful questioning, she helpscouples verbalize their intentions, thus

creating appropriately de-tailed terms for their Mari-tal Settlement Agreementand Parenting Plan – en-suring the documents willserve as useful future refer-ences. This attention todetail provides clients asense of security, allowingthem to focus on all theother details of transition-ing to their separate (yet,if co-parenting, parallel)lives.

“Many people don’trealize that a ‘Friendly’ di-vorce is an option,” saysChris. “Whether you arethinking about a divorceor know someone who is,Tampa Friendly Divorcecan help transition to yournew normal.”

Unlike divorce involv-ing litigation, which can

end up with spiraling costs for bothparties, Tampa Friendly Divorce pro-vides all costs upfront so that there areno surprises for either party. They havethe resources to help with additionalprofessional recommendations if nec-essary but will ensure that every step

of the way, you will not be blindsidedby additional costs to your resourcesor time.

“Once you’ve made the difficultdecision that it is time to divorce,many people then ask themselves‘Now what?’” says Brenda. “We offera friendly, civil, respectful way to helpyou make the right decisions for yourfamily so that you can live separatelybut without undue animosity.”

For the last week of April, Brendaand Chris have set aside time for com-plimentary consultations with couplesto help them determine if TampaFriendly Divorce is the right process

for their divorce. Call 813-935-9922to schedule your appointment.

Tampa Friendly Divorce is lo-cated at 5111 Ehrlich Road inTampa. They are open Mondaythrough Saturday by appointment.The attorneys realize that your lifecontinues throughout the divorceprocess and therefore offer eveningand weekend appointments at noadditional charge. For more infor-mation, visit TampaFriendlyDi-vorce.com and to schedule yourcomplimentary consultation, [email protected] or call (813) 935-9922.


Medical Center of Trinity isproud to announce that it is one offour Tampa Bay Area hospitals to re-ceive Blue Cross and Blue Shields’designation as a Blue Distinction®Center+ for Maternity Care. In an ef-fort to help prospective parents findhospitals that deliver quality, afford-able maternity care, Florida Blue an-nounced that Brandon RegionalHospital, Citrus Memorial Hospital,Medical Center of Trinity and St. Pe-

tersburg General Hospital have beendesignated as some of the first hospi-tals to receive the Blue Distinction®Center+ for Maternity Care designa-tion, a new designation under theBlue Distinction Specialty Care pro-gram.

Nearly four million babies areborn in the U.S. annually, makingchildbirth the most common cause ofhospitalization. The new Blue Distinc-tion Centers+ for Maternity Care pro-

gram evaluates hospitals on severalquality measures, including the per-centage of newborns that fall into thecategory of early elective delivery, anongoing concern in the medical com-munity. Compared with babies born39 weeks or later, early term infantsface higher risks of infant death andrespiratory ailments such as respiratorydistress syndrome, pneumonia, andrespiratory failure, among other con-ditions. These babies also have ahigher rate of admission to Neonatal

Intensive Care Units. In addition, hospitals that receive

a Blue Distinction Center+ for Mater-nity Care designation have agreed tomeet requirements that align withprinciples that support evidence-basedpractices of care. This includes initiat-ing programs to promote successfulbreastfeeding as described in the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative by Baby-Friendly USA or the Mother-FriendlyHospital program by the Coalition forImproving Maternity Services (CIMS)through its “Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care.” The program alsoevaluates hospitals on overall patientsatisfaction, including a willingness torecommend the hospital to others.

Blue Distinction Centers+ forMaternity Care, an expansion of thenational Blue Distinction SpecialtyCare program, include hospitals rec-ognized for delivering quality, afford-able specialty care safely and effectivelybased on objective measures devel-oped with input from the medicalcommunity. To receive a Blue Distinc-tion Centers+ for Maternity Care des-ignation, a hospital must also meetrequirements for cost efficiency.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield(BCBS) companies across the nation

Medical Center of Trinity Designated BlueDistinction® Center+ for Maternity Care


have recognized more than 650 hospi-tals as Blue Distinction Centers+ forMaternity Care. Hospitals recognizedfor these designations were assessedusing a combination of publicly avail-able quality information and costmeasures derived from BCBS compa-nies’ medical claims.

Since 2006, the Blue DistinctionSpecialty Care program has helped pa-tients find quality providers for theirspecialty care needs in the areas ofbariatric surgery, cardiac care, complexand rare cancers, knee and hip replace-ments, spine surgery and transplants.Research shows that, compared toother facilities, those designated asBlue Distinction Centers demonstratebetter quality and improved outcomesfor patients. On average, Blue Distinc-tion Centers+ are also 20 percentmore cost-efficient than non-Blue Dis-tinction Center+ designated healthcare facilities.

For more information aboutthe program, visitwww.bcbs.com/bluedistinction.

About Blue Distinction CentersBlue Distinction Centers (BDC) metoverall quality measures for patientsafety and outcomes, developed with

input from the medical community. Alocal Blue Plan may require addi-tional criteria for facilities located inits own service area; for details, con-tact your local Blue Plan. Blue Dis-tinction Centers+ (BDC+) also metcost measures that address consumers’need for affordable health care. Eachfacility’s cost of care is evaluatedusing data from its local Blue Plan.Facilities in CA, ID, NY, PA, andWA may lie in two Local Blue Plans’areas, resulting in two evaluationsfor cost of care; and their own localBlue Plans decide whether one or bothcost of care evaluation(s) must meetBDC+ national criteria. Nationalcriteria for BDC and BDC+ are dis-played on bcbs.com. Individual out-comes may vary. For details on aprovider’s in-network status or yourown policy’s coverage, contact yourlocal Blue Plan and ask yourprovider before making an appoint-ment. Neither the Blue Cross andBlue Shield Association nor any BluePlans are responsible for non-coveredcharges or other losses or damages re-sulting from Blue Distinction orother provider finder information orcare received from Blue Distinctionor other provider.


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Kids ‘n Art 2016 ExhibitMar. 25–Apr. 22––Pasco Fine Arts

Council, Inc. recognizes rising artistswith Kids 'n Art 2016. Pasco Countyart instructors from public, charter, pri-vate, and home-schooled networkswere invited to select art from their cur-rently enrolled students in elementaryschool.

The public is invited to view theexhibit which runs from March 25through April 22, at the Pasco FineArts Council located at 4145 FairfordDrive, New Port Richey, during regularoperating hours: Tuesday throughThursdays 9:30 AM-3:30 PM; Fridayand Saturdays 9:30 AM-12:30PM;closed holidays.

The awards ceremony for Kids 'nArt will be held at 1 to 3 PM on Sun-day, April 10th. Prizes will be awarded.For additional information on eventsand classes at Pasco Fine Arts Council,Inc. visit www.pascoarts.org or call(727) 845-7322.

The Pasco Fine Arts Council, Inc.is a non-profit organization establishedin 1979 by the Pasco County Board ofCommissioners as the official localagency for the promotion and preserva-tion of the arts and culture in Pasco

County. It is supported primarilythrough donations, memberships,classes and workshops, gift shop sales,and Florida Arts License

Comedy Play “Grandma Goes OffHer Rocker”

May 22, 2 PM––Heritage SpringsPerforming Arts Center. A comedyplay for all ages, directed by StephanAlpert. Rose, a quiet widow, unexpect-edly meets a sweetheart from heryouth. The granddaughter is a conspir-ator, the daughter is shocked and theson-in-law is trying to be peacemakerin a house full of women.

Open to the public; tickets $15.This performance is by the new actingtroupe, SAGES, presenting plays with apositive message on aging. Sponsoredby Congregation B’nai Emmunah Sis-terhood. For tickets or directions,please call Linda Goldman of SAGES at727-536-7076 or Reva Finlay of CBESisterhood at 727-375-9049.

Medical Center of Trinity SeminarSeries Presents: “Suicidal Thoughts:Helping a Friend”

Wednesday, April 20,Noon––Medical Center of Trinity, lo-cated at 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity,will continue its seminar series with“Suicidal Thoughts: Helping a Friend.”The seminar will be presented by Doug

Webster, LCSW, of Medical Center ofTrinity’s Behavioral Health Services.

Mr. Webster, a Licensed CertifiedSocial Worker, what will discuss whateveryone needs to know:•Who is at risk•The impact on the family, community,and future generations•10 false beliefs about suicide•What you need to know to save a life

Admission is free and a compli-mentary light lunch will be provided.Seating is limited and reservations arerequired. For more information and forreservations call 727-834-5630 oremail [email protected].

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life. St. Francis has the technology thatcan help provide your pets with thevery best quality of life possible, fromusing digital x-rays and keeping elec-tronic records, to applying advancedtechniques like therapeutic laser thera-pies that can dramatically improveyour pet’s quality of life. St. FrancisPet Care Center is even on the cuttingedge of researching stem cells as a wayto heal animals at a cellular level. Itmay sound like science fiction, but it’sright around the corner, giving ani-mals that would have suffered in thepast, a chance to be healed veryquickly with no side effects.

Michael Amsberry, DVM, says,“We are one of a few clinics in thecountry to be selected for stem cell re-search for pets, and while we can applyall of the best technologically ad-vanced approaches, it’s our compas-sionate care that makes us who weare.” Adding, “I always think of thequote: ‘People don’t care how muchyou know, until they know how muchyou care.’ Our pets and our pet own-ers know how much we care.”

Dog owner Julie wrote, “The

doctors, technicians, office and kennelstaff at St. Francis pet care center arethe most caring, compassionate andloving people we know! Our black lab,Champ, loved to go and visit the cen-ter even through his toughest times.We feel truly blessed to call everyonehere ‘family’.”

Dr. Amsberry, who is originally afarm boy raised in Oregon, attendedcollege at Franciscan University inOhio, and then graduated from Ore-gon State College of Veterinary Medi-cine, earning his Doctor of VeterinaryMedicine degree in 1990. After havinga successful practice in Oregon, he andhis family moved to Florida to be neartheir extended family in 2008, open-ing St. Francis Pet Care Center in2010. Since then, St. Francis Pet CareCenter has become an integral part ofthe surrounding communities of EastLake, Tarpon Springs and now, Trinityand Odessa will benefit from St. Fran-cis Pet Care Center’s satellite Pet CareClinic that will serve those local fami-lies and their pets!

Opening Soon: St. Francis Pet CareClinic in Trinity!

The St. Francis Pet Care Clinic inTrinity is scheduled to open very

shortly, and the entire staff is very ex-cited about the opportunity to meetnew families and new pets! Dr. Ams-berry says, “We are all set up andready to go in Trinity!” Located at2156 Corporate Center Drive, just offof S.R. 54 in the Mobil/7-Elevenplaza, this office will be very conven-ient to residents of Trinity, Longleaf,Odessa and beyond.

In addition to Dr. Amsberry, St.Francis Pet Care Center is also hometo Bay-area native Thomas Callahan,

DVM. Dr. Callahan has been a popu-lar veterinarian in the Tampa Bay areafor nearly 30 years, and he has recentlyjoined the team at St. Francis Pet CareCenter. A graduate of University ofFlorida College of Veterinary Medi-cine, Dr. Callahan specializes in pro-viding preventative health care foryour pet, internal medicine, dentistryand soft tissue surgery. Always current,Dr. Callahan attends the CentralFlorida Academy of Veterinary Medi-cine for continuing education classes

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Michael Amsberry, DVM Thomas Callahan, DVM


to bring the very latest in veterinarycare to his furry patients.

Coming soon to the team is Car-los Garcia, DVM, who has recentlyearned his DVM from Ross UniversitySchool of Veterinary Medicine. Dr.Garcia is skilled at surgical care and,until now, has been working at a verybusy 24-hour emergency hospital forpets in Miami.

Dr. Amsberry says, “We have acombined experience of 57 years!”Adding, “I am most proud of the cul-ture we have nurtured and maintainamong our entire staff…one of com-passion and respect for each other, forour patients and for their families. Wehave an amazing team. They truly

love our patients, and treat them withboth knowledgeable and heartfeltcare.”

Don’t Just Board, Send Your Dogto the Pet Resort!

In addition to offering state-of-the-art and compassionate medicalcare to your pets, St. Francis Pet CareCenter is also home to their popularPet Resort! The pet resort offersboarding for both cats and dogs tosuit every taste, from comfortable, cli-mate controlled runs, comfortablebeds, “room service” and play timethroughout the day, to luxury accom-modations that include a large privatebedroom, cable TV, lamb’s wool cov-

ered bedding and more coziness. Charlotte said, “Our dog has only

been happy while boarding at St.Francis Pet Care Center & Resort.The facility is clean, the prices are rea-sonable and the caregivers are kindand attentive. When we return, ourdog is clean, well-nourished and re-laxed. … the good experience reallytakes the guilt out of leaving town!”

Brandie said, “There are nowords that can express the depth ofmy appreciation and love that I havefor the entire staff at St. Francis. Ithink of them not only as doctors,technicians, clerks but part of my fam-ily. I have been with them for manyyears and they have seen me throughthe happy times and the devastatingtimes. The love and care that theyhave for animals is shown throughtheir actions.”

If you are looking for place thatyou can trust to put your pet’s healthfirst, choose St. Francis Pet Care Cen-ter and St. Francis Pet Care Clinic inTrinity. You will love their expert care,their communicative approach, andtheir devotion to animals. Your petswill simply love them, because petsknow best.

St. Francis Pet Care Center is

located at 3591 Keystone Road inTarpon Springs. It is open Mon-day- Friday, 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. and 8a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. St. Fran-cis Pet Care Clinic in Trinity is dueto open shortly! Stay tuned! Tomake an appointment or for moreinformation, call 727-937-7600 orlog on to www.SFVET.us.

St. Francis Pet Care CenterCares About its Community

St. Francis Pet Care Centerbelieves in giving back and supportsthe community by providing:

• “Nip the Bite” presentationsto area 3rd graders every year

• “Vets for Pets” is St. Francis’non-profit devoted to educating thecommunity about the humananimal bond and pet health-care

• “Tending the Flock” is St.Francis’ free clinic day for peoplewith financial hardship

• Amanda, the nursing super-visor at St. Francis Pet Care Center,is an Ambassador for the PinellasVeterinary Medical Foundation,which focuses on educating areastudents in schools about properpet care


Vallarta’s menu alone is enoughto bring you in, but mix it up withthe refreshing choices from the barand add in the traditional and deli-ciously fresh tableside guacamole andyou’ve got the perfect combinationfor a great time and a great meal.

If you are 21 or older, try one ofVallarta’s famous margaritas. Servedfrozen or on-the-rocks, margaritasare the perfect refreshing beverage tomake any occasion – even just aneveryday lunch or dinner – feel like acelebration! Vallarta’s also offers avariety of Mexican and domesticbeers, wine and sangria.

Fresh, Authentic & Delicious!Vallarta’s starts you out right

with a friendly greeting, fast seatingand the best salsa and chips you canask for! Vallarta’s salsa is fresh-madeand the perfect pairing for the salty,crunchy chips unless you want tomake it even better with some tastyqueso or guacamole made just theway you like it.

Bring your appetite when youvisit Vallarta’s because it’s hard to

control yourself withchips and salsa sofresh, delicious andplentiful, but justwait until you see thesize of your entrée!Vallarta’s portionsizes are generousand the prices are af-fordable, whichmakes this restauranta favorite dining spotof local families forthe past five years.

Vallarta’s has agreat selection ofMexican specialtiesand classics. In addi-tion to specialty din-ners, Vallarta’s has allof your traditional fa-vorites including que-sadillas, burritos,enchiladas, tamales,tostadas, tacos, andmore. And the bestpart is, all the deliciousdishes are available in awide variety of combinations. Thereis truly something for everyone inyour party with plenty of pork, steak,chicken, seafood, and vegetarian

dishes to choose from. The mush-room quesadilla with a side of gua-camole is amazing, and so are thecheese enchiladas.

The expert cooks in the Val-

larta’s kitchen use only the freshestingredients to create their Mexicanmasterpieces like the Burrito Vallartastuffed with shrimp and covered in adelicious green sauce or the Parril-

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Steak Ranchero entree paired with a strawberry margarita and tableside guacamole – Yum!


lada, a mixed grill of beef, chicken,pork, chorizo, and shrimp withtomatoes, peppers, and onions. Somerecent additions to the menu mightconvince you to try something new.The Tilapia Vallarta is a delightfuldish of grilled tilapia served with asavory guacamole salad, rice, and tor-tillas. The new Coctel de Camaronesappetizer is sure to get your meal offto the right start with plump, succu-lent shrimp marinated in a spicy, hotsauce with fresh avocados, tomatoes,onion, cilantro, and lime. Or if

you’re in the mood to try somethingnew, order the new Tacos al Pastorwith seasoned pork, pico de gallo,salsa verde, and refried beans or theEnchiladas Vallarta stuffed withshrimp and covered with a rancheroand cheese sauce.

Vallarta’s serves flavorful foodthat is sure to satisfy your cravingswithout hurting your wallet. Theyhave twenty-four lunch combo spe-cials Monday through Saturday from11 a.m. until 3 p.m., and thirty $10combo specials available every day.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays feature $1tacos. And happy hour is every dayfrom 2 to 7 p.m.

Mark your calendar for theCinco de Mayo celebration at Val-larta’s at Northpointe Village where

you’ll enjoy great food, fun enter-tainment, and you may even win aprize! When you are craving Mexi-can, Vallarta’s Restauranté Mexicanois perfect any day or night! There isinside seating and dog friendly out-side seating. Stop by today andenjoy a relaxing evening on theircomfortable patio or grab a group offriends and catch up over drinks anddinner. You’ll be glad you did.

Vallarta’s Restauranté Mexi-cano is located in the NorthpointeVillage at 16540 Point Village Dr.in Lutz. The restaurant is open:Sun., 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Mon. –Thurs., 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and 11a.m. – 11 p.m. on Fri. & Sat. Findmore information onlineat www.MyVallartas.com. Noreservations are required. Takeoutis available; call (813) 920-8833to place your to-go order.

Pollo Fundido Yolandas Chicken Enchiladas


BayCare Behavioral Health andthe Pasco County Alliance for Sub-stance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) willhost the Fifth Annual SubstanceAbuse Prevention Conference Friday,April 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. atSaddlebrook Resort, 5700 Saddle-brook Way, Wesley Chapel. The con-ference is designed for anyone who isinterested in learning how to create asafer and healthier community.

Throughout the day, speakersand presenters will share their expert-ise, solutions and tools that addressthe theme “Strengthening Our Com-munity: Creating Healthy Solutions.”More than 20 vendors representingbehavioral health providers and busi-nesses also will have exhibits.

“This is an opportunity for thosein the Tampa Bay area to learn aboutinnovative health and wellness solu-tions that can be implemented in ourcommunities as we work together onthe issue of substance abuse preven-tion,” said Gail Ryder, vice president,

BayCare Behavioral Health Services.“Substance use disorders affect

all aspects of our community not justthe families of those who suffer fromthe disease,” adds Monica Rousseau,Pasco County ASAP Coordinator andconference co-chair. “As the confer-ence title suggests, to strengthen ourcommunities we must all work to-gether on creating healthy solutionsthat will propel lasting change.”

Pasco County Tax CollectorMike Fasano, who served in theFlorida House of Representatives andthe Florida Senate for almost twodecades, will emcee the conference.BayCare Health System’s CEO SteveMason will speak at 9 a.m.

At 9:30 a.m., Lieutenant Com-mander USMC Michael Muni will de-liver the keynote speech. Muni is apublic health officer with the U.S. De-partment of Health and Human Serv-ices. He serves as a Federal ProjectOfficer at the Substance Abuse andMental Health Services Administra-

tion (SAMHSA) Center for the WhiteHouse’s Office of National DrugControl Policy’s (ONDCP) DrugFree Communities Support program.

Kurt Browning, superintendent,Pasco County Schools; DougLeonardo, executive director, BayCareBehavioral Health; Kelly Mother-shead, owner, A Focus on FitnessTransformation Studio and Salon;Michael J. Napier, administrator,Florida Department of Health PascoCounty; Chris Nocco, Pasco CountySheriff, and Kathryn Starkey, PascoCounty Commissioner will participatein a panel discussion at 11 a.m. ad-dressing the community’s response tosubstance abuse in Pasco County.

The afternoon will feature break-out sessions covering the themes ofCommunity Connectedness, Work-place Health/Organizational Learn-ing, and Health Care Quality andIntegration. Presenters will be repre-sentatives of local, state and nationalorganizations with an interest in pro-

moting population health and healthcare initiatives.

Sessions are scheduled to include:• The Future of Healthcare:

How the Affordable Care Act ImpactsFlorida and Behavioral Health

• Helping Employees Quit To-bacco: Good For Business, Great ForHealth

• Innovative Uses of the TraumaInformed Care Model

• Plug Into E-Therapy: Today’sAlternative Counseling Solution

• The Impact of Changing Mari-juana Laws

• Why Your Voice Matters: HowYou Can Help to Drive State and Na-tional Conversations

• Integrating Behavioral Healthand Child Welfare Practice: A Treat-ment Based Framework

• Resources + Resilience = Re-tention

• Afraid of Burn Out? How toCreate Balance

BayCare Behavioral Health and Pasco ASAP to Host Fifth Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Conference


• Collaboration as a Solution –This is why we CHAT!

Presenters include former U.S.Congressman Jason Altmire; SummerRobertson, district director for Con-gressman Gus Bilirakis; Amy Ron-shausen, deputy director, Drug FreeAmerica Foundation, and Victoria L.Hummer, director of training and out-reach, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay.

Registration is $15 until April 20.After that, it is $25. CEUs/CHES willbe offered, and lunch will be provided.

Pasco ASAP was founded in2006 and has become a large preven-tion coalition in Pasco County. Themission is to develop, motivate andencourage strategic relationships thatreduce countywide risk factors,thereby preventing and decreasingsubstance abuse in a comprehensiveand long-term manner. For more in-formation about Pasco ASAP initia-tives and meetings, pleasevisitwww.pascoasap.com.

To learn more about the confer-ence and to register, please visitwww.pascoasap.com/annualconfer-ence.

About BayCare BehavioralHealth: As part of BayCare HealthSystem, a leading community-based

health system in the Tampa Bay area,BayCare Behavioral Health is com-mitted to clinical excellence, innova-tion, and access to a continuum ofrecovery-focused therapeutic services.Care options include: inpatient; out-patient; early intervention and pre-vention; an employee and studentassistance program; and case manage-ment services. Convenient treatmentsites are located throughout the TampaBay area. For more information, gotowww.baycare.org/services/behav-ioral-health.

About BayCare Health System:BayCare is a leading not-for-profithealth care system that connects indi-viduals and families to a wide rangeof services at 14 hospitals and hun-dreds of other convenient locationsthroughout the Tampa Bay and cen-tral Florida regions. Inpatient andoutpatient services include acute care,primary care, imaging, laboratory,behavioral health, home care, andwellness. Our mission is to improvethe health of all we serve through com-munity-owned, health care servicesthat set the standard for high-quality,compassionate care. For more infor-mation, visit BayCare on the Web atwww.BayCare.org.

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