Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 7, Issue 6, June 2015

By Marcy Sanford

At the heat turns up this summer,it’s good to know you have a locallyowned company you can turn to ifyour AC begins to lose its cool.

Odessa resident Jaime Guerrera,owner of Jaime Central Air Condition-ing & Heating Specialist, has years ofexperience in the air conditioning andheating business and knows that hon-esty with your customers and perform-ing high quality work is what keeps acompany in business. “Much of ourbusiness is in the Lutz, Land O’ Lakes,

Odessa area and many of our new cus-tomers come from referrals,” saysJaime. “I live in Odessa and am proudthat when I go places in the commu-nity, I run into so many happy clients.We stand behind our work and areproud of the loyalty our customershave to us. We always treat our clientswith the utmost respect and are proudthat when we’ve finished the job,we’ve earned their trust and loyalty.”

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Cleaning is not a favorite chorefor most of us, but having a cleanhome is such a comfort! A clean envi-ronment is more than just pleasing toour senses; it’s simply healthier. Asmany “clean freaks” know, a goodvacuum cleaner is a necessity that youjust can’t live without. A+ DiscountVacuums & Janitorial Supplies is afantastic source for all of your cleaningsupply needs and the store has a greatselection of vacuum cleaners offered at

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Trinity Family Physicians hasteamed up with Neighborhood News &Lifestyles along with other communitysponsors to bring recognition to out-standing leaders in our communitywho are making a difference in theTampa Bay Area.

Amir Shirmohammad, MD MPHand his wife and partner Stephanie El-dridge, MD MPH wanted to think ofa way to honor those who selflesslyand tirelessly work to make a differ-ence here in the Tampa Bay Area, anddecided on the Tampa Bay Making aDifference Award. When they ap-proached us here at NeighborhoodNews & Lifestyles to help them get theword out, we were honored that theychose us to share this news, and weare excited to read about all of thegreat nominees our readers will besending in.

Trinity Family Physicians is com-mitted to improving the lives of theirpatients, friends, family, colleagues,and everyone in their communityboth locally and globally. Their mottoof “Let our family care for yours” res-onates with their newest endeavor ofthe Tampa Bay Making a DifferenceAward. “We want to think our localsponsors the Neighborhood News &Lifestyles, and everyone who continuesto contribute monthly to making adifference in the Tampa Bay Area,”says Dr. Shirmohammad.

Neighborhood News & Lifestyleswill be give a generous gift certificateto the chosen award winner, and wewill share the stories of the award win-ners – one will be chosen every threemonths – in all seven of our publica-tions that deliver to residents in theTampa Bay Area.

Trinity Family Physicians wouldlike to have more sponsors for theTampa Bay Making A DifferenceAward. Dr. Shirmohammad says theyhave already received some commit-ments from area businesses that wantto participate in showing award win-ners great appreciation with gift cer-tificates for goods or services.Sponsors also will be recognizedalong with the award winner in an ar-ticle that will run in the six Neighbor-hood News & Lifestyles publications, aswell as the New Tampa Lifestyles pub-lication.

Dr. Amir Shirmohammad says,“Trinity Family Physicians continuesto recognize and donate to wonderfulcharities and causes in our commu-nity. We continue to be educatorswith local medical schools trying toinspire the new generation of physi-cians so that they can continue tomake a difference each and every dayin their patients’ lives as well as intheir community.

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Free Health & Fitness Seminar Sat., Jun. 20, 1:30 PM––Sign up

now for a FREE Health & FitnessSeminar led by health and fitness ex-pert Samantha Taylor.

To register log on to:www.samanthataylorseminars.com

Vacation Bible School Fri. & Sat., Aug. 7-8, 6–8:30

PM––Kids ages 3 years old to 5thgrade are invited to participate in“Outback Rock,” vacation Bibleschool at Keystone CommunityChurch in Lutz. Participants willenjoy Bible activities with an Outbacktheme. A special VBS church servicewill take place on Sunday at 10:30.Keystone Community Church is anon-denominational church located at21010 State Road 54 in Lutz. VBSand other activities are free to the pub-lic. To register your child or for moreinformation call 813.948.4522.

Keystone Community Church Pres-ents, “Sing a Song of Freedom”

Sun., Jun. 28, 10:30 AM––You

are invited to this special service led byour music and drama ministries, as wehonor all who have sacrificed theirlives to maintain our freedom! If youhave served, or are currently serving inthe Armed Forces, Coast Guard, oryou are one of our own hometownemergency personnel, please come sothat we may honor YOU!

Keystone Community Church islocated at 21010 S.R. 54 in Lutz.Nursery Provided. (813-948-4522)

FREE GOLF for KIDS Ace Golf offers a free summer

golf practice program for kids ages 5to 15.

Every day from June 1 throughthe end of August, kids can sign up toreceive a free small bucket of rangeballs each day for the whole summer.Kids hit the balls on the Ace PracticeRanges in Brandon and Riverview orat the Pebble Creek Golf Club in NewTampa, Wentworth Golf Club orCrescent Oaks Country Club inTarpon Springs. “There are a lot offamilies out there that just can’t affordto put kids in camps but still want the

kids to be out learning a skill or justgetting some exercise,” says Bill Place,owner of Ace Golf Ranges and GolfCourses. “We want to help, and hope-fully in the process we will find somekids that love golf.”

Children may sign up for free atany of five Ace Golf locations in Bran-don, Riverview, Tampa and TarponSprings. Each child receives a dailystamp card for one free small bucketeach day. Each time the child redeemstheir free bucket they will get a stampon their card noting the redemption.An adult must accompany them. Nopurchase is necessary. Kids shouldbring a golf club with them or mayrent one.

Ace Golf Ranges are located at820 S. Kings Avenue in Brandon(phone: 813-651-4653) and at 12910Boyette Road in Riverview (phone:813-672-7750). They are open dailyuntil 10 p.m. The facilities feature 18-acre Golf Practice Ranges, MiniatureGolf, and Batting Cages. For more in-formation, go to ace-golf.com.

Ace Golf Courses include thePebble Creek Golf Club at 10550Regents Park Drive in New Tampa(phone 813 973-3870, website:pebblecreekclub.com), the Wentworth

Golf Club at 2990 Wentworth Way inTarpon Springs (phone: 727-942-4760, website:wentworthgolfclub.org), and theCrescent Oaks Country Club at 3300Crescent Oaks Boulevard in TarponSprings (phone: 727 937-4653,website: crescentoaksgolf.com).

Ace Golf Courses are open to thepublic and offer membership, dining,and banquet centers. Ace Golf is lo-cally, family-owned by Su Lee andBill Place since 1993. In addition tothe free bucket golf program, AceGolf locations offer summer golfcamps, clinics, and private golf lessonsby PGA Professionals.

Italian American Social Club of TBThe Italian American Social Club

of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)3that seeks members who have thecommon goal to carry on the Italianheritage, culture, laguage and tradi-tions for future generations.

Started in October 2014, the Ital-ian American Club is open to all indi-viduals 21 years and older of Italianand non-Italian decent.

Annual Membership is $50 perperson. There are currently over 120members. Social events include lan-

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guage and cooking classes, the up-coming Family Picnic in September,the Columbus Day Gala in Octoberand an annual Christmas party.

Find meeting schedule online atwww.Italianamericanclubtampa.comand on Facebook @ Italian AmericanClub for event information.

Alzheimer’s Family OrganizationSupport Group

Fri., Jun. 26, 9:30 AM – 12:30PM––The Alzheimer’s Family Organi-zation will hold our next SupportGroup Orientation/In-Service atConnerton Court ALF & MemoryCare, located at 21021 Betel PalmLane in Land O Lakes.

The purpose of this meeting is toinstruct individuals in the running andproper functioning of a SupportGroup. Upon completion of this pro-gram, the Support Group Leader willreceive a certificate and will be eligibleto affiliate a Support Group with theAlzheimer's Family Organization.

This training is open to the publicand is free.

You must register for this eventby calling our office at 727-848-8888or 888-496-8004. Thank you for yoursupport of the AFO.

The Global Leadership SummitAug. 6-7––This leadership confer-

ence delivers vision, inspiration, andpractical skills. Van Dyke Church is ahost site for this live broadcasted eventpresented by Willow Creek Association.

Speakers include Bill Hybels(Willow Creek), Ed Catmull(Pixar/Walt Disney), Craig Groeschel(LiveChurch.tv), Brian Houston (Hill-song Church), Jim Collins (author ofGood to Great), and more!

Conference early bird rate is $199before June 23 andstudent/faculty/military rate is $89.

Location: Van Dyke Church,17030 Lakeshore Road, in Lutz. Pleasecall Andrew Davis at 813-968-3983,ext. 147 or log on to www.vandyke.orgfor more information.

Vendors Wanted for Holiday CraftFair

Sat., Nov. 14––St. Timothy'sCatholic Church, located at 17512Lake Shore Road in Lutz, is seekingvendors for its Women’s Club HolidayBoutique Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov.14th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CallJoanna at (813)909-4469 or [email protected] for info.

See “Calendar & Briefs” on page 6.


Family & Friends Support GroupMeetings

The Pasco County Chapter ofNAMI (National Alliance on MentalIllness) offers two types of supportgroup meetings each month, one for*family and friends of those withmental illness, and one for ** thoseliving with mental illness. This in-cludes all brain disorders, including,but not limited to OCD, depression,bi-polar, schizophrenia, multiplepersonalities, and other.

*FAMILY & FRIENDSSUPPORT MEETINGS

2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly,7:30–9 PM––Medical Center of Trin-ity West Campus in ConferenceRoom C, 5637 Marine Pkwy., NewPort Richey

1st & 3rd Thursday, Monthly,6:30–8 PM––Regional MedicalCenter Bayonet Point, ShorelineCafé Meeting Room, 14000 FivayRd, Hudson,

1st & 3rd Tuesday, Monthly,7–8:30 PM––Atonement LutheranChurch, 29617 State Road 54,

Wesley ChapelFor additional

information, NAMI:727-992-9653

**NAMI CONNECTIONSRecovery support group for

those living with mental illness.Group meets 90 minutes and facili-tated by trained peers, at two loca-tions. Further information:727-992-9653

Wednesdays, 7–8:30 PM––atMedical Center of Trinity West PascoCampus, 5637 Marine Parkway, NewPort Richey, Conference Room C2.

1st & 3rd Saturday, Montly,11:30 AM–1 PM––Prevention Coun-seling Center, 137430 US 98 Bypass,Dade City

Three HCA West Florida Hospi-tals Earn an “A” Patient SafetyScore

Medical Center of Trinity, OakHill Hospital and Regional MedicalCenter Bayonet Point have been rec-ognized with an “A” safety score byThe Leapfrog Group, an independ-ent non-profit run by employers andother large purchasers of health ben-efits. The score was awarded in thelatest update to the Hospital Safety

ScoreSM, the ABCD or F scores as-signed to U.S. hospitals based onpreventable medical errors, injuries,accidents, and infections. The Hospi-tal Safety Score was compiled underthe guidance of the nation’s leadingexperts on patients’ safety.

“Earning an ‘A’ on the HospitalSafety Score demonstrates that ourhospital continues to strive for excel-lence,” said Leigh Massengill, CEO,Medical Center of Trinity. “Thisdemonstrates that the three hospitalsin our Pasco-Hernando Area valuepatient safety. This is one more indi-cation that we are ‘walking the walk’in fulfilling its mission, vision andvalues,” she added.

Several HCA hospitals receivedan “A” rating demonstrating thatTampa Bay’s largest health system fo-cuses on making hospitals safe for itspatients. To see the hospitals’ scoresas they compare nationally, visit theHospital Safety Score website atwww.HospitalSafetyScore.org, whichprovides information on how thepublic can protect themselves andloved ones during the hospital stay.

Reaching Out to Long-Term CareResidents

Florida’s Long-Term Care Om-budsman Program has advocate posi-tions available in the Pasco andPinellas county area. Volunteers visitwith residents of nursing homes, as-sisted living facilities and adult-familycare homes to ensure they are treatedwith dignity and respect. Trainingand certification are provided andvolunteers participate in councilmeetings, administrative assessmentsand complaint resolution in facilities.

Candidates need to:•Enjoy working with seniors and

those with disabilities•Plan to volunteer 20 hours a

month•Pass a background check (paid

for by the Program)•Complete certification training•Communicate well•Attend a monthly meetingIf you would like to become an

ombudsman and make a difference inyour community, visitombudsman.myflorida.com, searchfor us on Facebook or call (727)588-6912.

“Calendar & News Briefs”Continued from page 5


OLD AND NEW SAT EXAMSBy Dr. Wayne Adams

Many parents and students arewondering about the old and new SATExams. This school year, 2015 – 2016,is a transition time with the new SATExam being required starting in thespring of 2016 for all students, and ashortened form is an option for thePSAT Exams in October, 2015, for ris-ing juniors.

THE NEW SAT EXAM IS MUCHMORE DIFFICULT

The Essay is much more difficult.It has been lengthened from 25 min-utes to 50 minutes and now looks likean analytical essay from the AP Lan-guage and Composition Exam. Thestudent will have to know and to apply“how an author uses (1) evidence, suchas facts or examples, to support claims,(2) reasoning to develop ideas and toconnect claims and evidence, and (3)stylistic or persuasive elements, such asword choice or appeals to emotion, toadd power to the ideas expressed.” Inother words, the new Essay is twice aslong and requires far more “criticalthinking and analysis”.

Reading is much more difficult fortwo reasons. (1) It still requires a highlevel of vocabulary. Consider this be-ginning of a Reading section withhigh-level words underlined: “Today, Iam an inquisitor. An hyperbole wouldnot be fictional and would not over-state the solemnness that I feel rightnow. My faith in the Constitution iswhole; it is complete; it is total. And Iam not going to sit here and be an idlespectator to the diminution, the sub-version, the destruction, of the Consti-tution.” (2) The format requires amuch higher level of critical thinking,being very similar to the multiplechoice sections of the AP Languageand the AP Literature exams.

Math is much more difficult.There are now two sections: one wherea calculator can be used, and a secondwhere it cannot. More charts andgraphs are used, with many questionslike the Science Reasoning section ofthe ACT. In general, the questions aremore difficult. Unlike before, now thestudent is required to know all formu-las and equations needed.

Grammar is about the same levelof difficulty as with the old exam.

THREE MAJOR RISKS The first major risk is that students

will “shy away” from the new SATExam and continue migrating to theACT. Because the ACT is equally ac-ceptable to college admissions officers,I believe more will “go with theknown”. Second, the SAT is keyed di-rectly to the Common Core Curricu-lum, which many states have rejectedand many parents do not like because itis viewed as a major expansion of thegovernment trying to increase controlover education of high school students.Third, it will take several years for col-lege admissions officers to becomecomfortable with the new SAT becausethere is no track record and correlationwith college performance. In otherwords, who needs to take the more un-known SAT when the ACT is just asacceptable and easier?

SUMMER SAT AND ACT PREPCLASSES

During the summer, I am offeringmy prep classes for the current SATExam (which all rising seniors willtake), and the ongoing ACT Exam.Many students prefer tutoring in thesummer because of more flexibility inclass scheduling and not having thetime pressures of the school year. I alsooffer a combination class that saves 15class hours from taking each prep class

separately. My normal student im-proves 200 – 350 points on the SATsuperscore, and 4 – 7 points on theACT composite.

Effective July 15th, I will also havea full SAT Prep Class to prepare stu-dents for the new SAT Exam, and forthe PSAT “New-Exam” option for ris-ing juniors in October. This SAT PrepClass will also contain an optional APPrep Module with one section toquickly learn over 100 key definitionsstudents must know for both the essayand the multiple choice sections of APLanguage and AP Literature exams,and a second section showing how towrite the required synthesis, analysis,and rhetorical essays for AP Exams.This module can also be very helpfulfor students who want a “head start”to achieving their best possible score ifthey are taking either of these APcourses in the fall.

If You Would Like To Talk MoreAbout How I Can Help Your Student,please contact me at 727-253-0639 [email protected].

Dr. Wayne Adams is one of theleading SAT and ACT tutors in thecountry. His students normally im-prove 200 – 350 points on the SAT su-

perscore, and 4 – 7 points on the ACTcomposite. They have been admittedto eight of the top ten universities inthe country, fifteen of the top twenty-five, and many schools in Florida.These schools include Harvard, Yale,Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, UChicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hop-kins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory,UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC(Chapel Hill), NYU, Northeastern(Boston), Boston College, GeorgiaTech, Air Force and Merchant MarineService Academies, Penn State, LSU,Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF,UCF, Florida Atlantic, Florida GulfCoast, FIU, New College of Florida,Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan -New England - and Berkley Conserva-tories of Music. Many have received ac-ademic, athletic, or music scholarships.He is a former Dean of a GraduateSchool of Business and Full Professor,and began college teaching at the Uni-versity of Maryland in 1968. He hasdegrees and advanced studies at Har-vard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia Inter-national, and Luther Rice, and hasbeen tutoring for five years.


By Julie Kanehl

Have you ridden the bus lately?The Pasco County Public Transit(PCPT) is an incredible service that isprovided for Pasco County residentsby the Pasco County Board of CountyCommissioners. Taking the bus is afantastic way to avoid the headaches ofdriving through busy traffic, it saves alot of money, and it’s safe and conven-ient! In short, the bus is the smart wayto travel this summer!

What’s more, PCPT is offeringdiscounts on their already low fares toqualifying residents, including seniors,veterans and students. In fact, theSummer Haul Pass is the perfect wayfor students to travel, offering unlim-ited travel from June 1st to August31st for just $20. That’s fantastic, con-sidering you can get Hudson Beach tothe Shops at Wiregrass and every-where in between! PCPT is a fixed

route transit system that operates 16busses, running in both eastern andwestern parts of the county, and eveninto Tarpon Springs where riders canthen travel on the Pinellas SuncoastTransit Authority (Pinellas County’spublic transit).

While it’s easy to buy a one-day-pass on the bus, the smarter way toride the bus is to buy a 31-day-pass ora 20-ride-pass. If you think that you’reeligible for a discount, it’s importantto sign up for your PCPT ReducedFare Photo ID. This ID, which onlycosts $2.50, will cut the already af-fordable bus fare fees, in half.

Bus passes are affordable and easyto purchase. If you’re just jumping onthe bus for the day, one-way bus fareor one day passes can be purchased onany bus from the bus driver. Otherpass options can be purchased in a va-riety of ways, including buying passesby mail, or by purchasing them from

any local county library, The PHSCbookstore (West campus), or at aPCPT office.

The PCPT administrative office islocated at 8620 Galen Wilson Blvd. inPort Richey with a satellite operationsoffice in San Antonio. PCPT reportsto the Pasco County Board of CountyCommissioners and is a Departmentunder the Public Services Branch. Inaddition to passenger fares, fundingfor PCPT is primarily receivedthrough state and federal grants, withadditional subsidies obtained throughcounty ad valorem taxes.

Having a public transit system likePCPT makes it possible to easily accessall of the wonderful and importantplaces in Pasco County, from hospitalsand restaurants along main thorough-fares, to malls, movie theaters, beaches

and more. Pasco County has so muchto offer, and the public transit makes itaffordable, reliable and stress-free!

Accessibility is the name of thegame, and PCPT has you covered!

That’s right, and they’ve beenmaking sure that you are truly “cov-ered” by providing additional sheltersat bus stops all over the county, pro-tecting their riders from afternoonshowers and Florida’s hot sun. An-other fun fact: All of the shelters onthe PCPT route have solar poweredlights and meet Americans with Dis-abilities Act requirements. Offeringamenities such as bike racks and wheelchair accessibility, the goal of PCPT isto help people save money by provid-ing safe, dependable transit services aswell as providing the opportunity for

Pasco County Public Transit:The Safe, Affordable Solution

for Local Summer Travel


independence and increasing flexibilityfor many people who are without theirown, personal transportation.

If you use PCPT to get to andfrom work at least two days a week,you are eligible to register for theEmergency Ride Home Program.This program guarantees you a ridehome for family emergencies, personalillness, or unscheduled overtime. Justcheck on-line athttp://www.tbarta.com/en/erh/commuter/emergency-ride-home formore information.

PCPT also offers what’s called theParatransit system, which providesdoor-to-door public transportation fora very small fee. The Paratransit sys-tem is the answer for people who suf-fer from a verifiable disability thatprevents them from reaching a busstop, as well as people who cannotreach a bus stop due to distance or anenvironmental barrier. Personal careattendants ride for free on the Para-transit system, and this kind of trans-portation may be provided once theindividual is qualified and registeredand makes a reservation. Demand re-sponse service is also provided to themobility impaired and the transporta-tion disadvantaged through the PCPTParatransit service.

PCPT is Ready When You Are!Offering an impressive schedule

of routes and riding Monday-Saturdayfrom the wee-hours until after dark,PCPT has a reliable system of bussesthat will get you to your destinationsafely. Rain or shine, you can dependon PCPT to be there when you needthem.

Additionally, in the event of a se-vere weather event such as a tropicalstorm or hurricane, PCPT works withthe Pasco County Emergency Opera-tions Center (EOC) to assist with theimportant task of evacuation by pro-viding transportation to designatedshelters in the area.

As Pasco County grows, it’s im-portant that residents know that theycan continue to depend on their pub-lic transportation. PCPT will begrowing with the population, and willcontinue to provide reliable, safe, highquality transportation to residents allacross the county.

To find out more about PascoCounty Public Transit, please call(727) 834-3322 or (813) 235-6073 or visit their website atwww.ridepcpt.com. You can viewmaps of all the PCPT routes onlineas well. Also like PCPT on Face-book or visit them on Twitter.


Haven't you always wanted to learnhow to ride a horse?

Come take lessons at Avalon orjoin their summer camp.

Lessons are continuous through-out the year and riders participate invarious shows throughout the yeardepending on skill and ability.

Avalon invites you to check themout, take pictures, and meet the favoritefour legged friends! Call Avalon at(813) 765 7162.

Summer Camp Dates: Campsare offered weekly throughout summerwith the 1st camp on June 15–20 untilthe last camp week August 10–14.

Avalon is a fully insured horse backriding program with certified instruc-tors. Avalon has won the state high-point academy team for the past 5years. Follow your dream... come be apart of the team! Avalon staff teachessaddleseat primarily, but also teacheshuntseat, western, and driving. Thestaff at Avalon would love to introduceyou to their chosen breed... the Ameri-can Saddlebred!

Log on to avalonstables.com formore informtion.

We are also on facebook underpages, “Avalon Stables.”

Kids Learn & HaveFun at Brooker CreekPreserve SummerCamps

Kids and teens canlearn while having fun insummer day camps atBrooker Creek Preservein Tarpon Springs.

Herpetology Sum-mer Camp is a science-based, hands-on daycamp. Inquisitive childrenwill be able to explore the

world of amphibians and reptiles withGeorge Heinrich, a professional her-petologist. The camp will be held atBrooker Creek Preserve beginning onMonday, July 20 and runs until Friday,July 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for chil-dren ages seven to 11. For more infor-mation or to sign up, call (727)865-6255. The camp costs $175 percamper.

Wetland Adventure Camp takesplace Monday, July 27 to Friday, July31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at BrookerCreek Preserve. Kids will meet allthings that walk, wiggle and unfurl inthe Florida wetlands while exploringswamps, marshes and gooey muckswith Sensing Nature’s professional biol-ogists and master naturalist educators.The camp costs $150 per participant.Before and after care is available for anadditional fee. The deadline to registeris Monday, July 13, and the camp isopen to children ages seven to 12.Those interested should call (727) 397-2306.

Junior Naturalist Camp will allowyoung campers to test their investiga-tive skills while identifying tracks andsigns of native Florida wildlife. The

camp runs from Monday, Aug. 3through Fri., Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve. Thecamp costs $150 per participant and isopen to children ages seven to 12. Be-fore and after care is available for an ad-ditional fee. The deadline to register isMonday, July 20. Those interestedshould call (727) 397-2306.

Brooker Creek Preserve is locatedat 3940 Keystone Road in TarponSprings.

Kids’ Summer Fun - Ride A Horse or Explore Florida Wetlands


By Marcy Sanford

Business owners and individualsthroughout the Tampa Bay Area turnto Sejpal Law Firm to help themwhen they have legal issues. Attor-ney Kunal Sejpal has been helping hisclients with real estate, business, andfamily law since 2007. Kunal prac-tices in the areas of business and cor-porate law, real estate law, estateplanning, family law, and general civillitigation.

Kunal established his law firm toprovide the local community withaffordable legal services that are pro-vided with care and compassion, andwith an emphasis on accessibility andexcellent service.

“I always give my clients a verypersonal level of service,” says Kunal.“They know they can call me at anytime and if I cannot speak to thempersonally at that time, I will callthem back as soon as possible.”

Business & Corporate LawSejpal Law Firm helps many

business owners with legal issues.“We can help people who want tostart their own company,” saysKunal. “Or we can represent them inlitigation matters. I come from afamily of entrepreneurs and businessowners so am familiar with the differ-ent issues that can arise and know thedocuments and agreements businessowners should have in place to pro-tect them, their families, and theirbusinesses.”

Client and owner of a Tampaarea Pinch A Penny pool supplystore, Kiran Patel, says, “I haveknown Kunal for a very long time.He is an excellent attorney. If we everhave an emergency, I can call himand he will take care of it immedi-ately. He is very honest, reliable,and detail oriented. He always meetsour deadlines, which is very impor-tant when you are running a busi-ness.”

Real Estate LawIn addition to Business & Cor-

porate Law, Sejpal Law Firm also

helps many property owners withlegal issues. “Sejpal Law Firm canhandle all matters related to buyingor selling real estate for both businessowners and individuals,” says Attor-ney Sejpal. “We have an in-house titlecompany which is a benefit to ourclients because if any legal issues arise,we can handle them. At Sejpal LawFirm, we get to know our clients asindividuals so we can be there to helpthem every step of the way.”

Clients like Jill Bosack, owner ofthe Dance and Gymnastics Academy,appreciate Kunal Sejpal’s dedicationto his clients. Jill shares, “Kunal hasbeen my attorney for five years. Hehas helped me with employee agree-ments and guided us through a majorexpansion. He was able to help uswith all of our real estate issues. As abusiness owner it is comforting toknow you have someone like Kunalthat you can count on. He is alwayson time, very professional and re-sponsible. He has been a big help tothe Dance and Gymnastics Acad-emy.”

In addition to helping you navi-gate the legal issues involved whenbuying or selling property, SejpalLaw Firm can help you with com-mercial or residential leases. “We rep-resent both residential and

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Attorney Kunal Sejpal


commercial landlords to help themwith leases and tenant issues,” saysKunal. “We also are here for ourclients if they need dispute resolu-tion.”

Additionally, Sejpal Law Firmcan help you if you find yourself un-able to afford your home or prop-erty. “We have helped people whocan no longer afford their homeswith foreclosures and short sales,”says Kunal. With the right legal guid-ance, a foreclosure or short sale canbe handled more quickly and can beeasier on you and your finances.

“My clients know they can callme for any issue that comes up,” saysKunal. “Sejpal Law Firm has helpedclients in matters of construction liti-gation when contractors have notcompleted the work they promisedthey would do. We work for theproperty owner to make sure thatthe finished result is the one that waspromised.”

Family Law & Estate PlanningAs Kunal’s list of clients has

grown, so too have their needs. Inaddition to real estate and businesslaw, he also provides legal services in

the areas of family law and estateplanning. Kunal will discuss all ofyour options with you and help youmake a decision that will protectyou, your family, and your assets.

Kunal Sejpal is a resident ofLand O’ Lakes. He graduated fromthe University of South Florida andthe Shepard Broad Law Center atNova Southeastern University.

Sejpal Law Firm representsclients locally, statewide, and interna-tionally. The Firm has many clientswho have been with them since Sej-pal Law Firm first opened. If you arelooking for an attorney you cancount on and one who will give youthe personal attention your legalmatters deserve, give Kunal Sejpal acall today.

Sejpal Law Firm is located inThe Commons Office Complex at14039 N. Dale Mabry Highway inTampa. They are open Mondaythrough Friday by appointment.For a complete list of Sejpal LawFirm’s services, visit them on theweb at www.sejpalfirm.com. Foran appointment or more informa-tion, please call 813-964-8664.


Trinity Family Physicianswould like to share some very ex-citing news. Dr. Amir Shirmo-hammad was nominated andaccepted the position to join Dr.Roger Brainard as team doctorsfor Jesuit High School in 2014.

This past year was an incredi-ble year for Jesuit High Schoolsports and Dr. Shirmohammad isexcited about the opportunity tohelp his alma mater and these ex-cellent athletes in their quest forchampionships. He will continuewith his role there and sees volun-teering as a passion that we allshould strive for to make a differ-ence in others’ lives.

In fact, Dr. Shirmohammadand Dr Eldridge have now part-nered with Neighborhood News &Lifestyles to start the Tampa BayMaking a Difference Award.

This unique award will recog-

nize and honor individuals in thecommunity who are doing things.You can participate in helping usby sending in nominees – thosewho deserve to be recognized forthe things they do to better ourTampa Bay communities and thelives of the people who live here.Find all the details on page threeof this issue of Neighborhood News& Lifestyles and submit your can-didate today!

Making A Difference Mattersto These Doctors!

Dr. Roger Brainard &Dr. Amir Shirmohammad


Birds, Books and Beyond at Brooker Creek PreserveBrooker Creek Preserve offers en-

vironmental events and interactive ac-tivities, providing citizens the perfectopportunity to explore the outdoors.This June, visitors to the preserve canenjoy a variety of nature hikes, learnabout the ecosystems that surroundthem, and even learn all about differentkinds of insects and birds! Most eventsand activities are free, unless noted oth-erwise, and registration is required.

Starting Thursday, June 4, chil-dren ages 3 to 5 connect to the won-ders of the natural world through astorybook, craft, game or other hands-on activity. Book Time at Brookermeets every Thursday from 10:30 to11:15 a.m.

Starting Saturday, June 6, Friendsof Brooker Creek Preserve is hostingthe Brooker Book Club. This clubmeets the first Saturday of each month,from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. This club isgeared toward adults. Registration isrequired due to a limited amount ofseats. Meet in the conference room in-side the Visitors Center. This month’sbook is “The Trouble with Panthers”by William Cuyler Hall. Please bringyour own book, as books are not pro-vided.

Let’s get a closer look at our fea-tured creature, the coyote. On Satur-day, June 20, participants can joinUF/IFAS Extension Pinellas CountyNatural Resources Agent, Lara Milliganto learn about the coyote. The classruns from 10:30 a.m. to noon and will

explore the life history of the coyote aswell as its ability to adapt and survive inurban environments, including PinellasCounty.

On Saturday, June 20, from 9 to10:30 a.m., be sure to check out theFootprints on the Land hike. Certi-fied guides will lead a hike along theEducation Center Trail where partici-pants can learn of the many “foot-prints” that can be found during this.75-mile walk. Sturdy closed-toe shoesare a must and water and a hat are rec-ommended. Children under the age of16 must be accompanied by an adult,those younger than 6 may find the hikechallenging.

Get an early start with Friends ofBrooker Creek Preserve to remove ex-otic vegetation and nuisance plantsfrom the preserve, from 8 to 11 a.m.on Saturday, June 27. Participants areasked to bring work gloves, clippers,shovels, hand saws and loppers. This ishard work and recommended forstrong volunteers ages 12 and up.Water and snacks provided. For addi-tional information and to sign up, callEvan Earle at (727) 515-9545.

Interested in flowers? The Friendsof Brooker Creek Preserve will be get-ting their gardening hands dirty in thePreserve’s wildflower garden Saturdaymorning on June 27, from 8 to 10a.m. Participants should bring gardengloves and hat. Morning snacks areusually provided.

Permaculture design is an effective

tool to help you really make a differ-ence, whether by gaining access tohealthier food, reducing pollution,healing the earth, creating more eco-nomic stability, or building strongerand healthier communities. Join Ko-reen Brennen of Grow Permacultureon Saturday, June 27, from 10:30 a.m.to noon for an informative presentationon this topic.

Also on Saturday, June 27, join usfor another hike from 9 to 10:30 a.m.Brooker Creek Preserve certified guideslead the hike along the Education Cen-ter Trail. Participants will learn why thepreserve has been called “Our WildestPlace” during this .75-mile walk.Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must;water and a hat are recommended. Allages welcome although childrenyounger than 6 may find the hike chal-lenging. Children younger than 16must be accompanied by an adult.

Brooker Creek Preserve protectsmore than 8,700 acres of naturalecosystems and is located at 3940 Key-stone Road in Tarpon Springs. ThePreserve, the horse trails and theFriends Trail are open daily, but closedon Christmas Day and the day afterThanksgiving.

UF/IFAS Extension PinellasCounty offers classes, programs and ac-tivities at the Environmental EducationCenter. This permanent, hands-on edu-cational exhibit features 22 discovery-oriented experiences that helps visitorsof all ages understand how natural

Florida has changed over time and theecological footprints left by thosechanges.

The Windows to Our WildestPlace exhibit allows visitors to experi-ence the life of a gopher tortoise, edu-cational videos and a touch and feeldisplay of animal, insect and reptileskins and skeletons that have been pre-served. Visitors will also find interpre-tive trail signs located throughout theboardwalks of the preserve that featureeducational information about theecosystems. The center is operated bythe Pinellas County Parks and Conser-vation Resources Department and isopen Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. It is closed all Pinellas Countyholidays.

To learn more about BrookerCreek Preserve and its upcomingprograms and events, call (727)453-6800. To register for programsand events visit www.brookercreekp-reserve.org. Videos featuringBrooker Creek Preserve can beviewed atwww.youtube.com/pcctv1.

By Katie Thomas

Family owned and operated since1963, Everglades Farm Equipment isone of the largest John Deere dealersin the world. Through hard work,dedication and perseverance in hardtimes, Everglades Farm Equipmenthas grown exponentially since its hum-ble beginning in a small barn down inthe Everglades. Now, the company isone of the largest John Deere tractordealerships in the world with twelvelocations in Florida offering JohnDeere products, parts and repair serv-ices. There is an Everglades FarmEquipment store located near yourneighborhood too, at 2240 SuccessDrive in Odessa, and the friendly folksthere want to show you why there isno better place to purchase JohnDeere products.

President and CEO John O.

Schlechter says, “We believe our in-vestments in product availability, qual-ity parts, outstanding service and ourfocus on meeting our customers’needs as efficiently and effectively aspossible is the only way to keep youcoming back. Our family initiallybegan and continues to operate afarming operation, so we understandwhat it takes to make a business, nomatter what industry, a success.”

Back in 1963, under a cypresstree that still stands on the propertytoday, Walter Schlechter started Ever-glades Farm Equipment. He’d sold hisradish farm in Belle Glade, Florida andwith that money Walter started hisbusiness to meet the needs of fellowfarmers by providing John Deereproducts and parts, as well as servicecenters for John Deere products. Un-derstanding farmers’ needs and meet-ing them with dependability has

become a family tradition at Ever-glades Farm Equipment, which cele-brated its 50th Anniversary in 2013.

Walter’s son John (J.O.) is thecurrent CEO and president of Ever-glades Farm Equipment. He and hiswife Eleanor took over the business in1967 and viewed the business as anopportunity and a challenge. Despitehard times, the Schlechter family andEverglades Farm Equipment perse-vered with hard work, sacrifice anddedication. “With every employee, weshared what we had with them and ifwe had a little, we shared a little and ifwe had a lot, we shared a lot,” recallsJ.O. He says that trusting in God toprovide was really the foundation thathe built the business on. “We wentthrough some times and there wasn’tany bridge there, but when we gotthere – there was a bridge and we didit more than one time.”

In 1968 J.O. brought in a friend,

W.L. Cunningham, Jr., who had beenin the agriculture business all his lifeand brought with him many agricul-tural customers that were native to thearea. John O. says, “When W.L. cameinto the area, he was familiar withmost people in South Florida in agri-culture because he was in the inspec-tion service so he had a great basis forour customer clientele, and most ofthe people we did business with werenative to the area and invariably wewere able to talk to them.”

In 1969 the growing EvergladesFarm Equipment family built the loca-tion in Belle Glades to continue ex-pansion, and by 1975 more than7,000 sq. ft. had been added to theoriginal building. Service ManagerRoger Walker came into the businessin 1977. Walker was a mechanic, buthad never even seen a John Deeretractor but he learned the John Deeremachines inside and out in no time. “I

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think we might had about five of usback in the shop at that time,” saysWalker. “We were on call seven days aweek, 24 hour a day.” Walker adds,“John Schlechter [J.O.] is one of thetop three people I’ve ever known inmy entire life. I can’t say enough goodthings about him – friendship, boss,mentor, everything. I really love theSchlechter family – we had a greatworking relationship together andsomehow developed a really good re-lationship with [John] Deere. It was

just a fun job. It was just a pleasure toget to get up and come to work in themorning and I liked what it stood for– honesty and integrity and giving youthe best product we had to offer andstanding behind it.”

That same commitment to servicethat Roger Walker reminisces aboutand that was instrumental in buildingthe stellar reputation of the companyis still a cornerstone of EvergladesFarm Equipment stores today.

In 1989, J.O.’s son Mike saw that

growth was the way of the future andhe decided to take actions to makethat growth for Everglades FarmEquipment possible. By 2000, Ever-glades Farm Equipment had expandedfrom one location to eight locationsacross Florida. Mike, who is the com-pany’s chief operating officer, says,“Ultimately it has been a great movefor everyone at Everglades FarmEquipment.” Mike acknowledges thathis father put together a team that laidthat groundwork early on, buildingthe business on hard work, integrityand relationships. “They did a lot ofthings that we are reaping the benefitsof today, but I think we’ve taken thosesame qualities and propelled it evenfurther along the ladder. I think it’sour responsibility. We are being heldaccountable – me as a family memberof the Schlechter family, to maintainand improve the quality of EvergladesFarm Equipment.”

Everglades Farm Equipment hasembraced John Deere’s advancementsas they rolled out over the years, inboth small and large equipment.Now, Everglades Farm Equipment of-fers product inventory that includes:tractors, mowers, Gator utility vehiclesand commercial worksite products.

With their fleet of trucks, EvergladesFarm Equipment offers free deliveryfor your equipment and takes the stepsto make sure your product arrives toyou safely and in perfect workingorder.

In addition to new equipment,Everglades Farm Equipment offersused equipment and rental equipment.So whether you need something thatwill fit your budget, a short rental,new big-daddy tractor or parts foryour already existing John Deere –Everglades Farm Equipment has whatyou are looking for.

Everglades Farm Equipment car-ries the full line of John Deere prod-ucts and each of the locations has afully stocked parts inventory to keepyour John Deere running at optimumperformance.

Your local Everglades FarmEquipment store is located at 2240Success Drive in Odessa and can bereached by phone at (727) 842-8618. Hours are Monday – Friday,8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and from 8 a.m. –12 p.m. on Saturday during thesummer months. Please log on toevergladesfarmequipment.com formore information, a video and a listof locations, products, and services.


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By Katie Thomas

Thailand is known worldwide forits flavorful dishes and world-class hos-pitality, but you don’t have to travel toThailand to experience Thai dining.Bangkok Sushi in Lutz is a hotspot forthose looking to enjoy authentic Thaicuisine and sushi. Located at theNorth Pointe Village plaza, just off ofState Road 54 and east of the Sun-coast Parkway, Bangkok Sushi is sureto pleas your palate! Everything ismade with the freshest, finest ingredi-ents. Bangkok Sushi’s dishes are art-fully presented just as you’d expectfrom a high-end restaurant, but theprices at Bangkok are very affordable,so you can enjoy the tastes of Thailandas often as you’d like.

Bangkok Sushi’s owner, JohnChieopanich, sets a high standard forhis restaurant. Bangkok Sushi sets thebar high when it comes to mouthwa-tering, delicious, and healthy menuitems. Having grown up in Thailand,John tried to bring as much of thecountry to his restaurant as possible,from the amazing Thai dishes and

sushi served, to the way it is presentedand even the restaurant’s décor andthe dress of its servers is authenticallyThai. The chef at Bangkok Sushi stud-ied culinary arts in Thailand, where hegained experience in five-star restau-rants, and he puts true talent intoevery dish he creates.

The traditional Thai restaurantpresents beautiful, freshly preparedmenu items that are presented withsuch care that that they seem “toopretty to eat” according to many din-ers, but the delicious aroma tells yourstomach its time to enjoy a deliciousmeal. Once you begin eating, yourtaste buds will be greeted with fresh,perfectly cooked ingredients that willhave you thanking Thailand for itsoriginal and delicious fare.

Nathan of Odessa says, “BangkokSushi has the best atmosphere. Themusic is relaxing and the service is al-ways great. You don’t find manyplaces like this - with delicious foodand a great ambiance.”

Mandy, who also resides inOdessa, says, “Bangkok Sushi hasamazing food, from the sushi to the

traditional Thai dishes. They are greatwith my son and it is always a nice,peaceful place to enjoy a wonderfulfamily meal! The staff all dresses incustomary Thai outfits, which adds tothe experience of an evening out. Itruly cannot say enough about howamazing the food truly is!”

Bangkok Sushi is a great choicewhen you want a fine dining experi-ence that everyone in your party canenjoy. Crisp white linen tableclothsand fresh flowers are placed at everytable. The atmosphere is relaxing, wellappointed and spacious enough to ac-

commodate a party. And while dinersdo love the atmosphere, the food isthe real star! Bangkok Sushi offerssome of the best Thai food in the areaaccording to many online reviews.

R.G. from Lutz says, “An amaz-ing dining experience! The staff is thebest-trained and most friendly staff inall of Tampa. Always smiling and theygo out of their way to give you thebest dining experience possible. Wehave been going a couple times a weekfor years now and it is our numberone choice for dining. The food getsfive stars! The green curry is to die for,

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the Thom Ka soup is perfect and thespring rolls are heavenly. No one any-where comes close to matching theirPad Thai. You can never go wrongdining at Bangkok Sushi! John andAngie are the most wonderful restau-rant owners you will ever know,enjoy!”

John says, “Here at BangkokSushi, our kitchen makes everythingfresh from scratch, which allows dinersto modify dishes to their liking. Wenever use preservatives, artificial fla-vors, MSG or other unhealthy addi-tives. Even our jasmine rice is made toour standard of perfection - steamedwith no butter, sugar or added salt.

The rice needs no extra boost in tastewhen paired with our fresh-made Thaisauces. All the flavor at our restaurantcomes from fresh ingredients, spices,herbs and vegetables.”

For the Love of Sushi! It seems as if a lot of restaurants

add sushi to the menu because, well,people just love sushi! At BangkokSushi, the delicate masterpieces of rawfish are not just an addition - they area complete experience with careful andmeticulous thought and preparationbehind each roll.

If you ask customers, Grade-Asushi is what you will always get at

Bangkok Sushi. Michael from Tampasays, “I was with a coworker when Ivisited and figured we could dodge inand grab a couple sushi rolls. Consid-ering it was decorated mainly in Thaidecor, I was skeptical about thesushi...many restaurants try to add asushi bar, but don’t always do sushiwell, but I was pleasantly surprised atthe sushi selection. The sushi is reallywell prepared, the ingredients freshand the staff were wonderful. We hadvarious rolls, all of which were deli-cious.” Another Bangkok Sushi fansays, “I sat at the sushi bar during myvisit and tried the Rainbow Roll, aswell as the Spicy Crunchy Roll. Both

came with ten large pieces in the rolland I could not finish my serving! Thefish was fresh and the rolls were deli-cious!”

When it comes to traditional Thaiwith the freshest ingredients and sushithat has been hand-selected and cut toperfection - Bangkok Sushi is yourplace! Impeccable service, deliciousfood and a gorgeous atmosphere willnot let you down. Bangkok Sushiserves lunch and dinner, and offerstake-out for busy days at the office orfor stay-at-home nights. You shoulddefinitely try Bangkok Sushi to findyour favorite menu items, or you cantry mine – the Lobster Roll, com-posed of a delicious whole tempuralobster tail rolled with avocado, let-tuce, cucumber mayo, I/O masagoand sesame seeds with eel sauce – it istruly Thai-riffic!

Bangkok Sushi is located at16541 Pointe Village Drive, Suite101 in Lutz. Hours are 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. on Mon. – Fri., 4–10 p.m.on Sat. and 4–9 p.m. on Sun. Formore information or to order take-out, call 813-920-9777. Log on towww.bangkok-sushi.com to viewthe delectable menu.


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can Red Cross does? I'll bet you arenodding your head – you think youdo. Everyone thinks of the RedCross as the big disaster people –hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes –especially here in Florida where weget all three. It is what you see ontelevision, whenever there is a bigcrisis. They are at every major disas-ter before the TV cameras arrive, andlong after they are gone to help feedand shelter those who have losteverything. They give hugs. Theygive hope. They help communitiesendure.

But the biggest disaster they re-spond to is not a tornado, flood orhurricane. It’s not a man-made disas-ter like a train derailment or a planecrash. More than 90% of the disastersthey respond to are local home firesright here in our community everyday. On average here in Tampa Baythere is a home fire nearly every sin-gle night – about 350 per year. Tothe family that loses everything thatnight it’s a big disaster – one of theworst days of their lives – and the

Red Cross is there.When a family loses their home

and has no place to go, the fire de-partment calls the Red Cross, 24hours a day, 7 days a week. Volun-teers from the Red Cross respondimmediately, having a continuouscommitment to be on scene within 2hours. They verify the situation andtake care of the family’s needs, mak-ing sure they have a roof over theirheads that night, that they have foodand clothing, that the kids are readyto go to school the next day. Nursesare on call that can help replacemedications and eyeglasses, and theRed Cross gives a small toy to thechild who lost all of their cherishedbelongings and needs something softto cuddle; but that’s just the begin-ning.

In the days and weeks that fol-low, trained Red Cross volunteercaseworkers help that family on theirroad to recovery; making sure theyaren’t alone; making sure they haveaccess to every community resourceavailable. Unless you’ve been in theunfortunate circumstance to suffer a

house fire you probably don’t knowthat’s what keeps our local Red Crossvolunteers busy every day.

Over 90% of the work done bythe Red Cross is done by volunteers.These special people make a differ-ence in someone’s life every day. Vol-unteers like Lisa, who tells the storyof one of the fires she responded to:

“I was called to the scene of a burn-ing house at 8:30 one night. Theelderly lady who lived there had left aspace heater too close to a curtainand it sent her wood frame home upin flames very quickly. She called 911and ran out with nothing in herhands but her cat and car keys. Shewas left with nothing. Nothing.

More than 90% of the disasters the local American Red Cross responds toare home fires. On average, there are approximately 350 home fires per year in

the Tampa Bay Area and the Red Cross is there to help every time!


When my team arrived she was sit-ting in the back of a police car shiver-ing. We wrapped her in a Red Crossblanket and hugged her tight. Cry-ing, she was able to give us herdaughter’s phone number to call forher – but her daughter was in Ohio.It would take some time for her toget to Tampa. The Red Cross is asupport system, a safety net. We wereable to put her in a hotel for 3nights, and help her with other im-mediate needs until her daughter was

able to come down. It was importantto stay in constant touch with her –she needed our support system. Shecould have been my mother, mygrandmother. I could only imaginehow grateful I would have been forRed Cross volunteers. Her relief atseeing us and knowing she would besafe was palpable. And her hugs andthanks gave more back to us as vol-unteers than we ever imagined. Ilove my work with the Red Cross.”

This amazing organization has

hundreds of wonderful volunteersjust like Lisa who want to give backto their community. But, the RedCross desperately needs more. Inaddition to responding to house firesthey're helping their community getprepared- installing smoke alarmsand teaching kids how to be readyfor disasters. They are deep in plan-

ning for the upcoming hurri-cane season that begins in justa few weeks and are trainingvolunteers in logistics andsheltering, etc. Many of theirvolunteer jobs are yet to befilled this season and theyneed your passion for helpingothers to help make a differ-ence. Whether you have 20hours a week to give, or just 2,won’t you consider joiningthis group of caring and com-passionate people?

To learn more aboutRed Cross volunteer opportunitiesin your local community visit themfor Open House on Thursdaysfrom 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at theTampa office, 3310 W. Main St.Or, call (813)-348-4820, or [email protected] formore information.


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