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The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm –An “AV” Rated Full-Service Law Firm

Managing Partner Robert Bleakley andAttorney Christina Hebert

By Alexis Selby

From commercial, tort, construction or employmentlitigation to corporate, business transactions, probate,estate planning or family law, no matter is too big ortoo small for the experienced attorneys at The BleakleyBavol Law Firm.

Conveniently situated on 5.4 acres, just north of theintersection of Bearss Avenue and US 41, at 15170 NorthFlorida Avenue, Carrollwood residents and those in thesurrounding areas do not have to travel far to get excellentlegal representation; Bleakley Bavol is your local full service“AV” rated law firm (the highest possible rating onMartindale Hubbell’s lawyer rating system) and is readyto help you, no matter what your situation may be.

Managing partner Robert Bleakley has practiced lawfor over 23 years. After eight years practicing law in someof Tampa’s most respected downtown law firms, Bleakley

See “Bleakley Bavol” on page 30.

Katie Thomas

Jay A. Nelson, DMD gets great reviewsfrom the patients he treats at Nelson Dentistryand Dental Sleep Medicine in Lutz. For 26years, Dr. Nelson has served Lutz and the sur-rounding area and has earned the trust and re-spect of countless patients, who wouldn’t goanywhere else for dental care. Dr. Nelson’s den-tal office is fully equipped with the newest ad-vances in dental technology to provide the verybest care possible. Nelson Dentistry and Dental

Sleep Medicine is located at 1928 HighlandOaks Boulevard in Lutz, and strives to providepersonalized care that is backed by knowledge,patient value and a comfortable experience.

The online reviews for Nelson Dentistryand Dental Sleep Medicine are endless and re-flect that this is truly an exceptional dental of-fice.

“If I could choose higher than excellent Iwould have chosen higher,” says patient Paula R.

Choose Nelson Dentistry and DentalSleep Medicine for Excellent Results

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(L-R): Laura, Dental Assistant; Kelly, Dental Assistant;Dr. Jay Nelson; Frances, Dental Sleep Program Manager;

Denise, Dental Hygienist; Debbie, Dental Hygienist& Karen, Office ManagerSee “Nelson Dentistry” on page 32.

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Wheelchairs 4 Kids Goes Water Skiing!

Tarpon Springs based charityWheelchairs 4 Kids proves that chil-dren in wheelchairs can accomplishamazing things! The organizationtook many of their kids water skiing atU Can Ski 2 in Winterhaven. The kidshad the time of their lives and morethan one parent shed a tear watchingtheir child do something they neverdreamed possible.

U Can Ski 2 is a nonprofit lo-cated in Winter Haven that takespeople with disabilities water skiingwith adaptive equipment. It is runout of the home of World ChampionDisabled Water skier, Ann O’Brine-

Satterfield.“This was the most amazing day,”

stated Wheelchairs 4 Kids ExecutiveDirector Madeline Robinson, “I was alittle nervous planning this event, butonce I saw the safety precautions inplace and the massive smiles on ourkids’ faces I knew we had made theright decision! We will definitely beback next year.”

Eight-year-old Brian loved skiingand was able to ski unaided on his firstrun! In his words, “It was spectacu-lar!” Roby’s mom, Robyn had tears inher eyes when she saw the guides letgo and he was skiing by himself.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids is a nonprofitdedicated to improving the lives ofchildren with physical disabilities.They also recently took 30 childrento the WWE RAW event at AmalieArena courtesy of the Tampa BayLightning Foundation and DelawareNorth Catering.

In addition to providing fun ac-tivities for children with disabilities,Wheelchairs 4 Kids raises funds toprovide – you guessed it – wheel-chairs for kids! For more informa-tion, please visit their website atwww.Wheelchairs4Kids.org or call727-946-0963.


Community Calendar & News BriefsOdessa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes Area BOW WOW Bingo at Land O’

Lakes Winery

Thurs., Sept. 24, 1–3:30 PM––GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’sClub is sponsoring a FUN-raiser BowWow Bingo event at the new localwinery in Land O’Lakes to benefit itsgoal of purchasing a puppy to be en-rolled in the Canine Companions forIndependence (CCI) for training as an

assistance / companion helpmate.Donation is $10.

Bow Wow Bingo will feature funbingo, prizes and opportunity baskets.Light refreshments are included; wineand beverages will be available forpurchase. Land O’Lakes Winery islocated at 3901 Land O’ Lakes Blvd.(US 41) in Land O’Lakes.

This fun event is open to thepublic. Bring friends and enjoy alaughter filled afternoon while sup-porting a most worthwhile cause.You may call 813-240-9321 for details.To make online donations and formore information on the big CCIDogFest event at USF in November,please log on to www.cci.org/dogfest-tampa.org.

Dancing With Our Stars 2015Sat., Oct 17––The Central Pasco

Chamber of Commerce is pleased toannounce Dancing With Our Stars2015! The chamber is seeking volun-teer stars and sponsors for this fabulousand fun event designed for the entirecommunity. In its fourth year, theevent showcases the talent and com-munity spirit of business “stars”,teamed with local dance instructors toput on a performance Saturday Octo-ber 17th, 2015. The event brings at-tention to local businesses throughout

Grand Opening of Land O’ LakesOptical Features Great Savings!

Thurs., Sept. 17, 12–8 PM––Land O’ Lakes Optical, located at19455 Shumard Oak Dr. in Land O’Lakes at Oakstead Commons invitesyou to its Grand Opening celebra-tion featuring refreshments, doorprizes (sunglasses and optical lenses),treats for children, and savings forthe whole family with 40% off allframes.

“How to Lose 9 to 21 Lbs in 6Weeks”––Free Seminar bySamantha Taylor at Pure Health& Fitness Studios

Fri., Sept. 18, 6 PM in WesleyChapel

Sat., Sept. 19, 12:30 PM in LandO’ Lakes

Enjoy delicious healthy desserts& gourmet coffee. Reserve your seatat PureHealthStudios.com. (Readmore about Pure Health & FitnessStudios on pg. 22).

Food and Wine Festival Sat., Sept. 19, 3–7 PM––Taste

your way to happiness at the FIRST

EVER Food and Wine Festival in theTrinity Commons plaza located at7813 Mitchell Blvd, in New PortRichey, Florida. This event will be in-doors and outdoors with the check-in desk at the Trinity Meeting Centerand music at Fiddler’s Green IrishRestaurant. This delectable festival isa benefit for the Wheelchairs 4 Kidsorganization. (See pg. 3 to readmore about Wheelchairs 4 Kids.)

“This is a first ever event for thisarea,” says Diana Jerome, one of thehosts for the festival. “We are happyto be a part of it and help supportWheelchairs for Kids.”

Tickets are $10 per person or$15 per couple. You will enjoy livemusic, food and wine pairing sam-ples, shopping with local businessesand a really, fun time for the wholefamily!

Tickets can be purchased on theday of the event. For more informa-tion or to become a vendor, pleasecall Diana Jerome at (727) 645-2078/ email: [email protected], orJoanne Krapf at (727) 375-9700 /[email protected].

GFWC District 8 Chair Edwina R.Kraemer, CCI puppy in training,Dickens, Member Karen Sue Mollis


the Tampa Bay area, and, through theonline auction, from around theUnited States. Hundreds have enjoyedunique and amazing performances.

The community, chamber mem-bers, and volunteers all benefit fromthis great event! Our Stars and theirSponsors have the opportunity to pro-mote their business, the Professionalshave the opportunity to bring atten-tion to their studios, the visitors to theauction and guests vote and enjoy agreat show; all while having fun andbringing the community together!

You may not be able to bust amove like David Gainer, Brad Savage& Hurley Tarver (Digital Brainz) our2014 winners or skate like gold medal-ist Meryl Davis, the 2013 TV Dancingwith the Stars winner, but you coulddance like her! If so, we have a fewspots remaining and are looking foryou!

We need volunteers to help be-hind the scenes and for “stars” that willbe trained by dance professionals toperform a short routine. This is a greatway to bring attention and exposure toyour business and services. Our OverallStar winner will be based on monetaryvotes; the star that raises the mostmoney to benefit the chamber and itsprograms wins.

A portion of the proceeds also

benefits the Arts in our community.There are several other awards as wellincluding the popular People’s Choice.Network with new people, get inshape, and benefit your business andcommunity!

Sponsorships for this event arelimited and go quickly! There aremany ways to promote your business:sponsoring, supporting a “STAR,” ad-vertising, or donating an auction item.If you are interested in highlightingyour business with this premier eventplease contact the chamber office.Dancing With

Our Stars information and formsare available on the chamber website,www.CentralPascoChamber.com.

Please join us in helping make thisevent a success! We look forward toseeing you October 17th!

The Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce is a not for profit organiza-tion whose dedicated business andcommunity partners work toward im-proving the economy and quality oflife in the Central Pasco / NorthernHillsborough area so that its citizensand all areas of its business communityshall prosper.

For more information, contactthe Central Pasco Chamber office at813-909-2722 or via e-mail [email protected].


Tampa Rejuvenation - “Your Health Our Passion”By Matthew Selby

Let’s face it, getting older has thisawful little side effect of aging yourbody. As hormones deplete, our skinbegins to sag and wrinkle, our sexdrive declines, we gain unexplainedweight, we have sleep issues, and ourdrive for life lessens. We cannot con-trol time as it passes each day, but withadvancements in technology and med-ical research, we now can slow downthe negative effects of the agingprocess in a safe and very effective way.

Tampa Rejuvenation, with its clos-est of 4 clinics located at 13648 WestHillsborough Ave. in Tampa, separatesthemselves with their integrative ap-proach to medicine. The physicians atTampa Rejuvenation let their work andhappy customer testimonials speak forthemselves.

Patient Nancy H. writes, “TampaRejuvenation helped me lose a veryneeded 30 pounds! My primary doc-tor was very impressed that I am nowmuch healthier and no longer a dia-betic risk. The HCG diet is healthy,safe and fast. The staff is great! Theyare all knowledgeable, courteous andhelpful (the Doctor, the Nutritionist,

medical assistants, counselors, officeadministrators). They monitor every-thing from beginning to end and willhelp at any time. I have also nowlearned how to eat healthier. Betweenthis and the diet, I will be keeping theweight off. I feel so much better,healthier and confident. It was one ofthe best things I've done!”

The staff at Tampa Rejuvenation isdetail-oriented and patient-specific intheir treatment – it’s not cookie cuttermedicine. The science is out there; thetreatment is available; but finding theright physicians for you can make allthe difference in the world.

The physicians at Tampa Rejuve-nation are unique – they left the mod-ern tunnel-vision style of medicinebehind. They understand that manytimes conventional medicine is de-signed by “BIG-PHARMA“ to relievesymptoms and sometimes only masksthose symptoms to make them bear-able. I don’t know about you, but Isure don’t want to settle for just bear-able symptoms of anything.

At Tampa Rejuvenation thephysicians honed in their skills withonly one goal in mind – to fix theproblem, not hide it. While interview-

ing the founderof Tampa Reju-venation, BrettMarkowitz, thesimple premiseof going to sleepeach night andfeeling goodabout what histeam was doingis clearly at theforefront of hisbusiness goalsand morals. Heand his staff arepassionate abouttheir patients andseeing improve-ments in theirhealth. It’s clearlysomething theyrefuse to waiver from.

Since each patient is different,with their expertise in this field of in-tegrative medicine of anti-aging, thephysicians not only focus on the labwork, but they listen to symptoms andfocus on their goals when designing acustomized treatment plan using bioidentical hormones and treatingweight issues.

The physicians at Tampa Rejuve-nation focus more on quality thanquantity; they want a patient commit-ted to their health; not a patient that isjust interested in taking a magic pill andhas unrealistic expectations – that’s afantasy. The reality is it has to be acomplete change in lifestyle. That’swhy the physicians at Tampa Rejuvena-tion devised their year-long 4-DLongevity Plan (D-Diet “Lose up to

(L to R) Natasha Williams, ARNP , Kent Beams M.DJohanna deVryer MD, Caroline Lomboy, D.O


20lbs in 30days”, D-Daily Hormones“Focus on speeding up the metabolismand slowing the aging process”, D-Detox “Rid toxins from the body, andfind out what foods are not right foryou”, D-DNA Test “Designed to findwhat diet is best for your body longterm based upon your DNA”).

If you've tried at least three timesto lose weight and struggle to keep itoff, only to find yourself right back towhere you started, or if you're one ofthose people who exercise regularlyonly to find the same scale reading dayin and day out, you are a perfect can-

didate for Tampa Rejuvenation andtheir 4-D Longevity Plan.

Tampa Rejuvenation has multiplephysicians, each with their own uniquepersonality and extensive educationand experience. With a number ofphysicians to choose from, Tampa Re-juvenation will assign the perfectphysician based on the patient’s needs.

Johanna deVryer M.D. is one ofthe founders and has been around 8years, leading the company’s successfulgrowth because of the number of pa-tients’ lives she has changed. She’sBoard Certified in internal medicine

and has her fellowship in anti-aging.Dr. deVryer’s primary offices of careare the New Tampa and South Tampalocations.

Kent Beams, M.D. is anothertalented doctor at Tampa Rejuvena-tion. He is Board Certified in Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine, as wellas Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.He was also trained by “SottoPelle”,which is basically the “Rolls Royce” ofpellet therapy. Dr. Beams brings alongwith him a wealth of information andexperience in the gastro side (gut/stomach) of medicine as well. Hefirmly believes health and healing allstarts in the gut.

Caroline Lomboy D.O., is an-other one of Tampa Rejuvenation’samazing Physicians. She is a Diplomatof Osteopathic National Boards, is aBoard Certified Medical Review Offi-cer and Board Certified in Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine. Her holisticbut medical sound approach, com-bined with her soft and genuine heartfor each patient, makes her one of thebest in the Tampa Bay Area.

Tampa Rejuvenation’sNewest Team Member

Natasha Daza Williams is anAdvanced Registered Nurse Practi-tioner and is trained in Anti-Aging /Regenerative Medicine. She is passion-ate about each patient’s experience ateach visit.

4-D Longevity PlanTampa Rejuvenation Wellness

Center’s physicians believe in what theycall a “4D Longevity” plan. The 4 D’sconsist of DIET, DAILY HOR-MONES, your unique DNA, andDETOX. If you follow this plan, you'regoing to be successful. It’s that easy.

The Diet is specially designed foreach patient individually based upontheir DNA. The physicians run bloodwork on the patient to determine whatkind of diet works best for their ge-

netic makeup. It’s science at work foryou, and it really is incredible. It takesthe “fad” diets and the guessing out ofthe equation. You finally find out whatfoods you need to eat for your specificbody. You can even find out whatfoods to completely stay away fromdue to allergies and sensitivities youmay not even know you had. Thedaily hormone aspect of this plan issimple. You don’t need to take abunch of pills, injections or topicalmedications anymore. Your hormonetherapy is only once every 3-6 months(depending on whether you are maleor female) via bio-identical hormonepellets inserted into the fat just belowthe skin. It’s virtually painless andtakes only a few minutes.

What are the benefits ofHormone Therapy?

Increase Lean Muscle Mass Decrease Body Fat Increase Sexual Function Reduce WrinklesDecrease Cardiovascular Risk Restore Energy & Vitality Improve Well-Being & Mood

Life causes stress and stress causes,well…..nothing good. No matter whatyour age, if you just don’t feel likeyourself and are looking to run at yourmost optimal level, come in for a no-cost evaluation. You may have felt badfor so long you forgot what optimalbody function feels like, so don’t waitanother day to feel rejuvenated. It’scompletely life changing and it’s some-thing you owe to yourself!

Tampa Rejuvenation WellnessCenter has 4 locations to betterserve you. Their Oldsmar locationis 13648 West Hillsborough Ave inTampa. For more information or ano-cost consultation please call(888) 865-8370.

Additional information can befound on their website atwww.TampaRejuvenation.com.

The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation not only focus on the lab work, but theylisten to symptoms and focus on their goals when designing a customized treatment

plan using bio identical hormones and treating weight issues.

By Marcy Sanford

Come celebrate the Grand Open-ing of Land O’ Lakes Optical, locatedat 19455 Shumard Oak Drive at theOakstead Commons on Thursday,September 17th, from noon until8 p.m. Land O’Lakes Optical willserve refreshments, and there will bedoor prizes (sunglasses and opticallenses), treats for children, and savingsfor the whole family with 40% off allframes. You’ll have a chance to meetthe friendly and professional staff andthey also are taking appointments foreye exams on the day of the GrandOpening celebration.

After building a successful prac-tice in Tampa, Dr. Jose Santos openedLand O’ Lakes Optical to serve theresidents of the Lutz, Land O’ Lakes,and Odessa areas. “I live in Lutz,”says Dr. Santos. “This area is growingtremendously and I thought that therewas a need for quality eye care for ourresidents.”

Dr. Santos has more than 15 yearsof experience and has equipped Land

O’ Lakes Optical with the latest tech-nologies and equipment. PatientLaurie Winkles says that she’s a loyalpatient of Dr. Santos because of his ex-pertise, knowledge in the latest opticaltechnologies, and personalized care.

“I’ve been with Dr. Santos sincehe opened,” says Laurie. “I was apatient of a doctor he partnered withbut stayed with Dr. Santos because heis really innovative and really caresabout his patients. He uses the latesttechnology and equipment.” Laurieadds that the retinal imaging equip-ment that Dr. Santos uses made hereye exam much more comfortable.She continues, “Dr. Santos is alwaysdoing what is best for his patients. Iam afraid of putting things into myeyes and did not want to get contactsbut found my glasses to be uncom-fortable and cumbersome. Dr. Santoswas very patient and helpful. Heworked with me to find contacts thatwould be comfortable and that Icould use. One night I was not ableto get one of my contacts out. Earlythe next morning when I called Dr.

Santos, he answered the phone andtold me that he was not in his officeyet but I was welcome to come by hishouse. He and his family welcomedme into their home and he removedthe contact in about two seconds.

He really goes above-and-beyond tohelp his patients.”

Dr. Santos’ has a support staffthat his patients rave about. OpticianSteven England has been in the opticalbusiness for over four decades and is

Land O’ Lakes Optical Grand Opening Event Offers Great Savings!

You’ll love Dr. Jose Santos and the friendly team at Land O’ Lakes Optical


verified by the American Board of Op-ticianry. Skilled in frame adjustmentsand repairs, Steven really enjoys help-ing people to find the frames theylove. Gloria Pineda is bilingual, speak-ing fluent Spanish and English, andbrings more than 36 years of customerservice and management experienceto the practice. Gloria has workedwith Dr. Santos for six years, makingsure that every customer has a happyexperience.

Laurie says that everyone at LandO’ Lakes Optical is very helpful andcaring. “When you are a patient atLand O’ Lakes Optical, everyone inthe office knows you. Steven reallylooks at your face and helps you pickout glasses that will compliment you.He listens to you and helps you findthe style you are looking for. Gloria isalways very helpful and friendly. AtLand O’ Lakes Optical you’ll get thebest possible care with great customerservice from people who really careabout you.”

Dr. Santos says that he loves help-ing people see details in life. “It is ajoy to be able to open people’s eyes tothe beauty of the world. We strive togive the best possible eye care withcompassion and love.”

Dr. Santos’ top concern is hispatients and in addition to checkingyour vision, he will check for eyediseases and examine the completehealth of your eyes. He uses the latestequipment and technology to obtainvery precise results.

Land O’ Lakes Optical carriesmany different lines of fashionableglasses and the latest in optical lenses.“One of the newest advances we offeris a techshield anti-glare coating. Thisanti-glare coating protects your eyesfrom blue light emitted by today’sdigital devices,” says Dr. Santos.“Studies show that blue light fromsmart phones, tablets, televisions, andcomputers can contribute to eye strainand vision loss.”

Best of all, at Land O’ LakesOptical you’ll find an eyeglass expertwho can help you find a pair of glassesand sunglasses that will look great.“Steven has been in the optical busi-ness for more than 41 years,” says Dr.Santos. “He is very skilled in helpingpatients with frame selections, adjust-ments, and repairs. He takes time tohelp each of our patients find glassesthat fit their face color and shape aswell as hair color and style. He willhelp you find glasses that flatter you

and fit your budget.” “I have only great things to say

about Dr. Santos and Land O’ LakesOptical,” says patient OdalysChinique. “He is a really great doctor.He listens to you and answers anyquestions or concerns you have. He isthe best of the best.”

Don’t trust your eyes to just any-one, turn to the experts at Land O’Lakes Optical for your vision care.

Don’t forget to mark your calen-dar for the Land O’ Lakes OpticalGrand Opening Celebration that willbe held on September 17th. Please

RSVP by September 15th if you’d likean appointment during the GrandOpening event.

Land O’ Lakes Optical islocated at 19455 Shumard OakDrive in Land O’ Lakes. Hours are:Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to5 p.m., and after hours by appoint-ment. For additional informationor to schedule an appointment, call813-909-7681 or log on towww.visionsourcelandolakes.com.


More and more parents are rec-ognizing the importance of the earlyyears to their children’s success in ele-mentary school and beyond. Considerthis: the most active time of brain de-velopment occurs before age five.Strong neural connections formedduring this critical time are establishedby the experiences children have withtheir environment. The quality ofthose early interactions determineshow children continue to learn andform relationships, strongly influenc-ing their future success and happiness.

Research confirms that nurturingguidance and attention to every aspectof development in the early years helpchildren develop compassion, confi-dence and a love of learning, in addi-tion to competence and academicskills. These capabilities are easy totake for granted, but can make all thedifference in how children respond toschool and life beyond the classroom.

Primrose Schools has more than300 accredited, private preschools na-tionwide, and provides a balanced ap-proach to school readiness – awell-rounded preparation in basic con-

cepts and acquisition of social skills –that gives children the foundation fora future filled with promise.

“School readiness is essential to achild’s success in elementary schooland beyond,” said Anna Hurst, Fran-chise Owner of Primrose School ofLutz. “Children who receive a qualitypreschool, pre-K and kindergarten ed-ucation develop into well-rounded in-dividuals prepared for learning and forlife.”

At Primrose Schools, “readiness”means more than just learning how toadd and spell. It means learning howto think critically, use mathematicalconcepts, share and show self-control– skills that support a positive transi-tion to elementary school. PrimroseSchools supports the development ofsocial and life skills, as well as executivefunction. Research shows that execu-tive functioning skills help children es-tablish positive relationships and closethe achievement gap.

The Primrose Schools BalancedLearning® system blends academics,play and character development tobuild a strong foundation and nurture

a lifelong love of learning. In additionto core academic subjects, the curricu-lum includes enrichment programs inmusic, physical activity, art, sign lan-guage, Spanish, technology and socialskills.

Parents choose Primrose Schoolsbecause of its proven value in prepar-ing children for success in school andin life. Nationally recognized assess-ment tools and our own research withPrimrose parents show that Primrosepre-K and kindergarten students are

advanced in social skills and conceptknowledge, and therefore more readyfor elementary school than many oftheir peers.

Primrose Schools believes thatwith the right foundation, anythingis possible for your child. To learnmore about the many lifelong bene-fits of enrolling your child in thepre-K and kindergarten programsat Primrose School of Lutz, pleasevisit www.primroselutz.com or call813-920-9384.

Will My Child be Ready for Elementary School?


Trinity Family Physicians Announces the First Recipientof the Tampa Bay Making A Difference Award

Dr. Amir Shirmohammad and Dr.Stephanie Eldridge appreciate thegreat response to the inaugural TrinityFamily Physicians’ Tampa Bay MakingA Difference Award. Trinity FamilyPhysicians announced the Award inNeighborhood News & Lifestylespublications in July and now thephysicians are excited to announce thefirst recipient of the Tampa Bay Mak-ing A Difference Award. Dr. Shirmo(as his patients affectionately call him)presented Jim Carow with a beautifulgift basket donated from partneringsponsor Grille 54 that was filled withwine, cheese, crackers and of course, agift certificate to enjoy a delicious din-ner at Grille 54. Nominated for hisvolunteer work with the IWork pro-gram at Idlewild Baptist Church inLutz, Jim Carow makes a difference inthe lives of others here in Tampa Bay!

Dr. Shirmo met with Jim Carowand his wife Mary to learn more aboutthe volunteer work they do and heshared the reason that he and Dr. El-dridge created the Tampa Bay MakingA Difference Award. “My wife and Iwanted to start a program where we

could give back for a worthwhilecause,” said Dr. Shirmo. “Dr. Eldridgesaid right away, ‘Why don’t we giveout an award to people in our com-munity who are making a difference inthe daily lives of others?’ We bothloved the idea!”

Dr. Eldridge and Dr. Shirmogrew up in Tampa Bay, fell in love inTampa Bay, went away to earn medicaldegrees together and then came backto the area to open a family medicalpractice and raise their own family.They look for ways to promote goodin the community they love andthough it has been a busy time for thehusband-and-wife team – Dr. Eldridgejust gave birth to their third daughterin August and Dr. Shirmo volunteersas one of the team physicians for hisalma mater Jesuit High School – theystill found a way to honor others whoare making a difference with TrinityFamily Physicians’ Tampa Bay MakingA Difference Award.

There were some exceptionalnominees and it wasn’t an easy deci-sion for Trinity Family Physicians butthey kept coming back to one email

with a nomi-nee whoseemed to ex-emplify every-thing that theTampa BayMaking A Dif-ference Awardis meant torepresent.

WendyMcDonnellwrote, “Iwould like tonominate JimCarow foryour TampaBay Making aDifferenceAward. Jimhosts IWorkout of IdlewildBaptist Church on Monday nights,where he and his team feed, bringhope to and teach those in our com-munity who are out of work or un-deremployed. The support andencouragement he offers is priceless,but there is no charge for the help or

the dinner.“IWork is a safe place to share

personal stories and be vulnerable dur-ing a tough time in your life. With Jimleading, his team gives advice on inter-viewing, resume building, networking,having the right attitude and research-

Dr. Shirmohammad (L) presents Jim Carow (R), the firstrecipient of the Tampa Bay Making a Difference Award, with abeautiful gift basket donated from partnering sponsor Grille 54.


ing to find the best career fit for eachindividual. Without IWork and Jim,there would be more hopeless peopleunemployed in our community, that’swhy he should win your next award.”

Jim Carow Makes ADifference in Tampa Bay!

Jim Carow makes a lasting dif-ference in the lives of others byteaching them invaluable job-seekingskills, but he is humble about his in-volvement with Idlewild BaptistChurch’s IWork program, saying, “Idon’t do this alone! We have phe-nomenal volunteers who have beenhelping from day one.”

The IWork program was startedmore than six years ago. One of thepastors came to Jim, who had a longcareer in recruiting for the healthcareindustry, and asked him to help start aprogram that would focus on helpingpeople who were actively seeking ajob. While IWork does not find jobsfor people, it does offer fellowshipalong with a workshop that teachesnetworking and interviewing skills.Pastor Phillip Hanes said of JimCarow, “He is a fine man and there isa great team of volunteers who workwith him. We are very thankful for thisprogram, which hosts 25 to 60 peopleevery Monday night.”

Jim can’t say enough about the

volunteers (some first came to thegroup seeking help) who put somuch heart into the IWork programthat it has morphed into much morethan a workshop. It is fellowship andcaring. “When we had our first meet-ing, we thought it would be aboutstrategy, networking, Linked In…andwe do all that, but it is so muchmore. The methods we teach workat all levels. We have all kinds of peo-ple from physicians to 19-year-oldswanting to find summer jobs. We justgive people hope.”

He recalls the early planning ofIWork with a laugh, “When they saidwe have to feed people, I said, ‘Do wereally have to? Does every Baptistfunction have to include feeding peo-ple? Can’t we just teach them?’ Butthey were right. I realized early onthat for some, this was their only mealof the day. We’ve got stories that willmelt your heart and we’ve got storiesthat will send you to the moon.”

The IWork program has built in acouple of traditions. Every year theyhave an “Office Party” ChristmasParty and put Publix gift cards underthe tree. Jim recalls one young womanwho had lost her car and was losingher house; she was depressed and al-most didn’t come to IWork’s officeparty when she got the voicemail butdecided to ride her bike. Jim recalled,

“She burst into tears upon openingher card and finding that she had $25for food. She said, ‘This will last me aweek!’ And then a man walked over toher and handed her his Publix giftcard.” Remarkable!

Another tradition happenedpurely by accident. Sharon had beenlooking for a job for two years whenshe decided to go to IWork on Mon-day nights. After a couple of meetings,she got a job and to celebrate, boughta cake with her first paycheck andbrought it in to share with the group.Someone brand new to the group thatnight got a job the same week andthought it was what everyone did sohe showed up with a cake the nextweek. A tradition of celebration wasborn, and hope carries on at IWork.

Dr. Shirmo asked Jim Carow ifthere was anything he’d like to seehappen from the exposure of winningthe Tampa Bay Making A DifferenceAward. His answer was much thesame as Pastor Hanes – that otherchurches and organizations will offerthe same types of support for thosesincerely seeking gainful employment.Jim pointed out that there are otherchurches in the area that have similarprograms. Log on to Idlewild.org formore information about the IWorkprogram at Idlewild Baptist Church.

Nominate Someone for theNext Tampa Bay Making ADifference Award

The Tampa Bay Making A Differ-ence Award will continue to honor in-dividuals who make a difference. Ifyou know someone who makes a dif-ference in the lives of others in TampaBay, Trinity Family Physicians andNeighborhood News & Lifestyles wantto hear from you! Please submit yournominees (and tell us why they qual-ify) for the next Tampa Bay Making ADifference Award by email [email protected]. The nextAward winner will be announced inthe December issues of NeighborhoodNews & Lifestyles.

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Marcy Sanford

Pure Health & Fitness Studiosowner Samantha Taylor understandswhat it is like to struggle with weightissues and unhealthy eating habits. “Ihad a compulsive binge eating disorderwhen I was a child but overcome it 12years ago. Many people are emotionaleaters and the consequences are notgood. I learned to eat healthy because Iwanted to live a healthier life. I stillenjoy food but have made nutritiouseating part of my lifestyle. At PureHealth & Fitness Studios, we don’t justtrain muscles; we show our clients howto live a healthier lifestyle for the rest oftheir lives. If you aren’t satisfied ordon’t enjoy the food you are eating,you won’t stick with any eating plan.”

Located in Land O’ Lakes at 2206Knight Road, Pure Health Studios ishosting a free seminar on Sat., Sept.19 at 12:30 p.m. entitled, “How toLose 9 to 21 lbs. in 6 Weeks.”

One of the top trainers in Florida,Samantha Taylor has been helping peo-ple transform their bodies and theirlives for 23 years. Her innovative, per-

sonalized programs have workedfor thousands of women, manywho have been trying unsuccess-fully to lose weight for years.

“I tried every diet but stillfound myself at 340 pounds,” saysPure Health & Fitness Studiosclient Barbara. “Before I met withSamantha, I was considering gas-tric bypass but I just knew that wasnot the healthy option, so I calledher. I am so glad I did because shetaught me how to eat and helpedme get active. Now at age 63 twoyears later I am SO happy to say Ihave lost 150 lbs. and I can’t be-lieve how great I feel! I am so gladI did it the healthy way.”

“The number one differencebetween us and other personal trainingfacilities is we teach our clients what toeat, what to buy at the grocery store,and what to choose when they go outto eat,” says Samantha. “The recipesthat we give our clients are deliciousand nutritious. We customize our pro-grams to meet each clients’ goals.”

“Many of our clients are in their50s or older,” says Samantha. “Some

have never worked out before or somejust hate the typical gym environment.We offer a free body transformationanalysis for each client where we talkwith her about her goals. Many peoplecome in feeling helpless because they’vetried so many other programs and havefailed or have quickly gained back theweight they lost. With our workoutscombined with healthy eating, ourclients only have to work out thirty

minutes with our trainers, three times aweek. For many, the hardest part is justgetting the courage to make a phonecall for an appointment because theyare so disappointed with all the pro-grams that have failed.”

Samantha Taylor’s studio is ahaven for the women who come herefor personal training. The private, bou-

Pure Health & Fitness Studios Helps Clients Make Lasting Transformations

Samantha Taylor holds an extra 5lbs. of fat demonstrating what an

extra 5 lbs. of fat looks like


tique studio is comfortable and calmingwith beautiful views of a lake. All of thetrainers are female, including a formerclient who lost 55 lbs. and has kept itoff eight years and a former Olympian.Samantha says that many women formbonds and find friends at the studio.Pure Health & Fitness Studios offersboth private and semi-private trainingfor women of all ages.

“Women really start losing musclein their 30s,” says Samantha. “Eachyear you lose one pound of muscleturning the muscles to mush unless youdo something to prevent it. We focuson helping women get their tone bodyback. Many women find that aches andpains that have been plaguing them on

a regular basis disappear after theybegin working out here. If you are con-cerned about how you are going to getaround when you are in your 80s, youneed to start working out now.”

“I just turned 75 and I had noidea I could look and feel this great atthis age,” says Pure Health Studiosclient Lynn. “Samantha has found thefountain of youth!”

“We help our clients develop alifestyle of eating healthy so it becomespart of their lives. We have monthlyseminars, show them how to cook andthey have accountability. My numberone concern is helping my clients pre-vent heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s,and diabetes. Eating the right foods canhelp prevent these diseases. Enjoyingthe right foods because you have deli-cious, easy to make recipes can changeyour life. Eating the right foods com-bined with effective exercise will trans-form your body.”

“A woman who has a great bodyin her 80s, has made exercise andhealthy eating a part of her life early onbut you don’t have to start as ateenager, you can start transformingyou body and your life in your 50s,60s, and 70s. I have a 68-year-oldclient who has lost 61 pounds and nowweighs less than she did when she was

in her 30s, and she feels amazing! Eat-ing healthy can be fun and delicious.Many women come here wanting tolose 50 pounds but find that while theyare here they learn to love what they’reeating and don’t want to go back tounhealthy eating habits.”

Are you ready to totally improveyour life?

Call Pure Health & Fitness Stu-dios today to make an appointment fora free Body Transformation Analysis orto attend the seminar, “How to Lose 9to 21 lbs. in 6 Weeks,” on Saturday,September 19.

Samantha is beginning a six-weekBody Transformation Challenge onSeptember 28 with prizes that includewinning a cruise! Join them today toget more energy, higher self-esteem, aflat stomach, a lifted and firm butt, andtoned arms and thighs without follow-ing strict diets or boring workouts.

Pure Health & Fitness Studiosis located at 2206 Knight Road inLand O’ Lakes. Log on towww.PureHealthStudios.com forinformation or to register for theFREE Seminar on September 19.Or, call 813-377-3739 to schedulea private consultation.

Samantha Taylor,Owner of Pure Health Studios


Marcy Sanford

With My DPCdoc FamilyMedicine, small business owners have anew tool for recruitment and retention– the opportunity to provide theiremployees with access to their ownpersonal primary care physician.

Located at 4651 Van Dyke Roadin Lutz, the DPC in My DPCdocFamily Medicine stands for DirectPatient Care. Dr. Eric Crall openedthe innovative practice a year ago afterbecoming frustrated with traditionalhealth care models.

“I became a doctor to help peoplestay healthy. After 17 years of workingas a primary care physician for a largehealth care system, I found myselfspending less time with my patientsand more time on paperwork,” saysDr. Crall. “Because I am working formy patients and not insurance compa-nies, I can spend as much time withmy patients in the office as needed. Iproactively manage my patients’ healthand help them manage any health is-sues they have. I am available to mypatients by phone, email, or, if appro-

priate, by virtual visits. This can savepatients’ time and give them peace ofmind whenever they have an issue orconcern.”

Flagship Title owner AlbertaBland has found Dr. Crall and MyDPCdoc Family Medicine to be aperfect fit for her employees. “We are asmall business and can not afford toprovide health insurance for our em-ployees,” says Bland. “After talking toDr. Crall about his practice, I thoughtit would be a great benefit to our

employees but wanted to make surethey agreed. Dr. Crall came to our of-fice and explained My DPCdoc FamilyMedicine to everyone in our office andthey all overwhelmingly agreed that itsounded like the perfect solution totheir health care needs.

“It had been years since some ofmy employees had been to see a doctorand often they would let small issuesturn in to bigger ones because they didnot want to pay the high deductiblesassociated with their insurance. Now

they have a physician they can call andtalk to directly with any questions theyhave and they can go visit him as oftenas they need to in order to resolvehealth problems.

“My DPCdoc Family Medicinehas been a huge benefit to my employ-ees and my company. My employeesare able to stay healthier; they havemissed less work, and, thanks to Dr.Crall’s care, are able to get well quicklywhen they are sick. Everyone loves himand finds him very approachable and

My DPCdoc Family Medicine – Your Source for Direct Patient Care

Dr. Crall is available to his patients and they can rely on him to provide individualized care


knowledgeable.“I wanted to be able to offer some

type of health care to my employeesbut knew traditional insurance was tooexpensive for my company. With MyDPCdoc Family Medicine my employ-ees have access to a professional, caringdoctor whenever they need him. Beingable to offer this program has been agreat recruitment tool. I just hired anew employee and she was very thank-ful and overwhelmed that we had thisbenefit.”

Bland concludes, “My DPCdocFamily Medicine is a great programfor small businesses. It is the perfectsolution to my employees’ health careneeds.”

My DPCdoc Family Medicine isable to save both employers and theiremployees savings on their health carethrough lower premiums for higher de-ductible insurance, no co-pays for office

visits, and no need for urgent care visitssince Dr. Crall is available at night andon the weekends. Dr. Crall is happy totalk to business owners about MyDPCdoc Family Medicine and the Di-rect Patient Model to determine if itwould be a benefit to their employees.

For information about MyDPCdoc Family Medicine and thedirect patient model, log on towww.rjdirectfammed.md. Email Dr.Crall at [email protected] orcall 813-321-1783.

My DPCdoc Family Medicineis open Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Dr. Crall is always available to hispatients through phone, email, ortext. You can schedule appoint-ments by phone at 813-321-1783.Same day appointments are avail-able. My DPCdoc Family Medicineis located at 4651 Van Dyke Road inLutz.


Katie Thomas

Ideal Massage is located at theBallantrae Professional Center in Lutzand provides clients with a beautifulspace to receive therapeutic massageand aromatherapy treatments that helpset your body at ease. The no-contractmassage therapy center strives to giveindividuals the attention they deserveat a price they can afford, which is whythey choose to base all prices on timeand why they always have new specialsrunning for customers.

This September, Ideal Massage inLutz is having a month-long LaborDay Sale featuring Buy-One-Get-One-FREE Gift Certificates to Ideal Mas-sage; this BOGO special ends onSeptember 30th, but the great thing isthat the gift certificates don’t expire.

There are some restrictions: Onlyone BOGO deal per person and thisspecial can’t be combined with anyother offers. Choose from 30-, 60-, 90-,or 120-minute massages for the BOGOspecial and enjoy the many benefits oftherapeutic massage with the licensedmassage therapists at Ideal Massage.

About Ideal MassageDawn Langley and her twin sister

Michelle opened Ideal Massage withthe goal to provide clients with abeautiful space in which to receivetherapeutic massage and aromather-apy. They’ve successfully created an at-

mosphere that is positive and uplifting.Serene murals in every room inviteyou to ease into a more relaxed stateof mind. From aromatherapy, hottowel treatments and reflexology, toheat therapy, sports massage and relax-ation massage – Ideal Massage offers

diverse modalities in massage to findthe perfect massage techniques thatare right for you as an individual. Thetwo women make it their personalgoal to help you as an individual tofind a massage or treatment that worksfor you.

Ideal Massage Offers A Can’t-Miss Special this September!

You will love the hand-made body scrubs at Ideal Massage!


Ideal Massage caters to eachclient, and depending upon theclients’ needs and specifications, mas-sage sessions can be as short as thirtyminutes or as long as two hours.

In addition to the current Buy-One-Get-One-FREE special on IdealMassage Gift Certificates that endSeptember 30th, Ideal Massage alwayshas monthly discounts that you canfind on their facebook page. And,Ideal Massage celebrates teachers year-round by providing them with a 20-percent discount off any service!

Ideal Massage is not your averagemassage treatment center. There arenever contracts or up-charges and theytruly care about your wellbeing. Dawnsays, “We charge our customers by the

amount of time a massage lasts, ratherthan up-charging for specialty servicesbecause we truly believe everyone de-serves to treat themselves with diversemodalities of massage.” So whetheryou want a relaxing Swedish massage,a deep tissue or sports massage, a hotstone massage or a combination ofmodalities for a massage based onyour individual need and preference,your price is only based on the timespent with your licensed massage ther-apist.

You deserve an Ideal Massagethat suits your needs and there is nobetter time than now to treat yourself.Call now to take advantage of the cur-rent BOGO deal.

Ideal Massage in Lutz is locatedat 17749 Hunting Bow Circle inthe Ballantrae Professional Center.Open 7 days a week, Mon. – Sat.,from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. –6 p.m. on Sunday, Ideal Massagewelcomes walk-ins and also booksappointments online. For yourIdeal Massage, please call (813)609-0444. Log on towww.myidealmassage.com to bookyour appointment online or togather more information.

Owners of Ideal Massage,Twin Sisters Dawn and Michelle

career as a board certified employmentlaw specialist. Robert noted the firm hasrepresented large companies andsmaller businesses in employment dis-putes for years and adding an attorneywith true specialization in the employ-ment law area was something he haddesired for many years.

In addition, Robert noted thelong time contributions of partnersR.G. “Mack” McCormick, who hasbeen with the firm since 2001 andwho, along with Robert, representsnational floor cleaning companies andlarge malls in premises liability claimsand been to trial many times withRobert. “We have fought many battlestogether and there is no one else Iwould rather go to trial with thanMack. In a very similar way, our part-ner Melissa Krepps has been throughnumerous trials with Chuck Bavol.She is the guru of federal court proce-dure and has successfully argued at the11th Circuit Court of Appeals.”

Robert says, “not all of your read-ers are a general counsel or risk managerof a large company seeking representa-tion in commercial or tort cases. Buteveryone in your audience will probably

need a lawyer at some point in theirlives.” In 2006 Bleakley added ChristinaHebert as a partner in order to providelegal services to local businesses andindividuals in areas other than justlitigation. Prior to joining the firm,Christina gained experience working ina small Tampa firm where she was apartner and handled corporate workand business transactions, guardianshipand probate matters as well as draftedwills and formulated estate plans.

Christina, who has 20 years ofexperience as a lawyer, prides herselfon being able to provide face to facerepresentation with clients. In thatregard, the location of The BleakleyBavol Law Firm’s offices to surround-ing neighborhoods in Carrollwood,North Tampa, and southern PascoCounty has been a bonus. This allowsmany clients convenient access for faceto face consultation with their lawyer,a lost art among too many in the legalprofession. At Bleakley Bavol, Christinahas continued to focus her practiceprimarily in the areas of estate plan-ning, probate, wills and trusts, as wellas corporate law, business formationand transactions.

opened the firm as a solo practice inApril 2000. Originally located in theBank of America Building in down-town Tampa, the firm’s early practicefocused on defending trucking compa-nies and larger business in auto, prem-ises and workers compensation claims.However, almost from its inception,the firm began a 15 year trend of or-ganic growth adding clients, new linesof business, and experienced attorneys.Today the firm employs 13 attorneyswith further growth still planned. In2008 the firm re-located from down-town to its current location near thecorner of Florida and Bearss Avenue.

Strategic GrowthRobert is accompanied by his part-

ner Chuck Bavol, who joined the firm inMarch 2011, transitioning the namefrom The Bleakley Law Firm to TheBleakley Bavol Law Firm. “When Chuckjoined in 2011 he brought in sophistica-

tion, experience and excellent trial strate-gies and technological tools that reallyadvanced our practice and allowed us toprovide even better services to ourclients, particularly in the area of litiga-tion,” says Robert. Chuck is nationallyrecognized as an outstanding litigatorwho has served as national trial counselfor Dow Corning and regularly handleshigh exposure product liability, medicaldevice, medical malpractice, and con-struction cases.

In 2012 Robert’s long-time friendand fellow Avila neighbor, Rob Grace,joined the firm. Bleakley describes Graceas a “throw-back”. He says, “Rob hasover 24 years of experience practicing lawand is one of the states’ most respectedworkers compensation litigators. He is a‘lawyers lawyer’ – professional, ethical,and one of the hardest working attorneysI know.” Grace leads a team of experi-enced workers compensation defense at-torneys that include partners DaveLamont and Crystal Corry.

In 2015 the firm added northTampa resident Kristen Allman, whospent the majority of her 28 year legal

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In addition, Robert noted Christinais an added bonus to the complex com-mercial litigation team at Bleakley Bavol.“Ronald Denman joined our firm in2014 and, like Chuck, brought some-thing new to our firm. Our firm hadalways had a commercial litigation pres-ence but Ron really brings our commer-cial practice to entirely new level,expanding it to include complex probateand guardianship litigation. Ron is aformer prosecutor and general counsel

of a large corporation.He cut his teeth tryingcommercial cases downin Miami and through-out the south Floridaarea. Fortunately,when he arrived,we had Christina’scommercially orientedbrain to lend to Ron’steam and it has workedout very well.”

Estate Planning,Wills And Trusts

Whether you wantto do a simple will ortrust to provide for thedisposition of yourpersonal belongingsand other assets andproperty or are lookingfor business succession

planning, Christina will offer wellthought out advice and will assist youwith your estate planning needs..

“At some point in their life, eachand every person is going to need a willand I am here to help with that,” saysChristina. “I will take the time to explainyour options based upon your needs andgoals and help to plan out all the details.”

If you have assets, and have yet toset up a will or trust, I think it’s time you

come and talk to Christina. No matterwhat your situation may be, Christinamay be able to help! “Having a will is soimportant,” says Christina. “You want tomake sure your assets go to the peopleand in the manner which you want themto go. If you die without a will or a trust,your assets will pass according to the in-testacy laws, which may not be consistentwith your wishes.”

Having a will is especially impor-tant if you have children who are mi-nors. Something people don’t oftenconsider is the mechanism in whichtheir children will inherit their property.“When minor children are involved, it isusually a good idea to have trust provi-sions to provide for the distribution ofthe money to children over time and ininstallments; otherwise the childrencould have complete control of themoney when they turn 18. The use oftrust provisions allows you to decide atwhat age the child will receive moneyand the amount they will receive. Trustprovisions are particularly importantwhen your children are young becauseyou do not yet know what their matu-rity level with be and whether they willbe able to handle a significant amountof wealth at the time of your death.”

From small family run businesses tolarge corporations, Christina has a lot offamiliarity with estate planning from acorporate perspective as well, and hashelped many business owners plan forthe succession of their business.

Christina says, “I enjoy meetingwith clients and getting to know themand finding out what it is they wantto achieve. Building a strong relation-ship is really important to me. Theyneed to be able to trust you and haveconfidence in the legal services youare providing them.”

Maybe you already have a will inplace, but your situation has changed,such as you have recently gotten a di-vorce. Did you remember to changeyour beneficiary designation? This is acommon mistake that many people for-get to do. Your will does not determinewhere all of your assets will go, the bene-ficiary designation controls that. So if youforget to change that your assets can endup going to somebody that you didn’twant it to go to – such as your ex spouse.

There are so many things to takeinto account when estate planning, sowhy not talk to the professionals atBleakley Bavol so you know it will gettaken care of properly!

Trust Is The Key To Success Bleakley credits the firm’s focus on

building trust with its clients as the rea-son it has been successful. “Trust is soimportant; the client has to know thattheir lawyer is looking out for them,” says

Robert. “Most people start with a pre-conceived notion that lawyers are onlylooking out for their own best interests,but we go above and beyond to provethat we put our clients’ needs first andwill always do what is in their best inter-ests. We preach to our new lawyers atevery monthly meeting that we musttake every opportunity to build trust withour client. In the end, if we can buildthat bond of trust with our client, wherethey know, because we have alreadyproven it, that we are looking out for theclient, we will be successful.”

With an experienced roster of at-torneys, The Bleakley Bavol Law Firmdraws on its vast experience to adviseits clients of the significant costs andrisks of litigation. But with each legalmatter, there is also a possible solution.Robert says, “What I like best aboutpracticing law is finding the solution.Sometimes there is no good solution,so sometimes my job is to find the leastbad solution – a way out. All of our at-torneys are really good at understand-ing the problem, finding the bestsolution for the client and developing aplan to get them there.”

Firm Administrator Jayme Bluffs-tone has been with the firm since 2004.She adds a different perspective on thegrowth and success of the firm. “We havegreat attorneys and an incredible staffsupporting them. There is a lot oflongevity in not only our attorneys butalso our staff; our original legal secretaryhas been here with us for 15 years – sinceRobert opened the firm. I think that saysa lot about the environment that Robertand Chuck foster here. This firm is familyand we grow it that way. We are very par-ticular about the people we bring in be-cause that is a representation of who weare. We are different – our employeesoften comment that the environmenthere is completely different than anyother law firm where they previouslyworked. We intentionally run it that way.We are different with a purpose.”

At Bleakley Bavol you get the bestof both worlds, the experience, profes-sionalism, and even an elegant legal envi-ronment, without having to drivedowntown to get it. Christina Hebertadded, “you can expect personalized at-tention from lawyers who truly careabout you and your well being”. As theirslogan proudly reads, “Large enough tohandle complex cases, small enough toprovide personalized service!”

The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm islocated at 15170 North Florida Ave.in Tampa. The firm is open 8:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri.; appointmenttimes available outside normal officehours. For information or to schedulea consultation, call (813) 221-3759or visit www.BleakleyBavol.com.

At Bleakley Bavol Law Firm,you can expect personalized attention from lawyers

who truly care about your individual case


Steven Z. gave this review, “Letme just say that I am a ‘health careprovider’ locally and have been inpractice for 40 years here. Dr. Nelsonand his staff of many years are mychoice ‘when professionalism andquality’ are the most important prior-ity. My physical health is the most im-portant priority for me. That is why Iwill continue with Dr. Nelson as longas he is in Practice.”

The kindness, professionalism ofthe staff is often mentioned. Kim C.wrote, “Quality of the service is excel-lent. The staff is warm, compassionate,and professional. Dr. Nelson’s skillsand knowledge exceeded my expecta-tions. I am thoroughly satisfied afterevery office visit. I highly recommendhim and his office for general dentalservice.”

Dina P. certainly wasn’t going toany other dentist. She shared, “I AL-WAYS get the very high quality treat-ment at Dr. Nelson’s office. In fact, Idrove down from North Carolina tohave my crown and fillings done herebecause Dr. Nelson and his team arethe BEST!”

Dr. Nelson gets many referrals,as well. Carol C. said, “I have beencoming here for years and always getquick, professional, friendly service.I have recommended the practice tomany people and will continue to doso.”

Dr. Nelson, with an experiencedand friendly team to assist him, cancare for all of your dentistry needs,whether it is regular cleanings andminor dental work on a small cavitythat you need or a full implant recon-struction. Dr. Nelson is an expert inlaser dentistry, cosmetic smilemakeovers, implant reconstruction,and his expertise in dental sleepmedicine has helped many patientsto live a better life due to gettingbetter quality sleep.

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelorof science summa cum laude fromRutgers University and his Doctorof Dental Medicine degree from theUniversity of Pennsylvania, but hecontinuously works on expanding hiseducation in order to stay on top ofnew advances in his field and sharpenhis expertise in all fields related to den-tistry including dental sleep medicine.Dr. Nelson has trained with some ofthe world’s most prominent cosmetic

dentists, and has earned his certificatein hard and soft tissue lasers, SixMonth Smiles®, Nobelpharma im-plant restorations and the SomnoMedappliance to treat snoring and sleepapnea.

Dr. Nelson is a member of theAmerican Dental Association, FloridaDental Association, Academy of Com-prehensive Esthetics, American Acad-emy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the

Dental Organization for ConsciousSedation. He is a Fellow of the Acad-emy of General Dentistry and the In-stitute for Advanced Laser Dentistry.

Dr. Nelson strives to give patientsa reason to appreciate and value hisservices. Patients love his straightfor-ward, honest and professional attitudealong with the superb knowledge andskill he brings to his practice.

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Comfortable, friendly and offering ultimate professionalism, Nelson Dentistry and Dental Sleep Medicine is an excellent choice for your family!


Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be LifeTransforming

Dr. Nelson prides himself onSmile Makeovers, which can beperformed in as little as two visits. Ifyou have misshapen teeth, gaps ordiscoloration, porcelain veneers canhelp you get the natural, beautifulsmile you have been longing for. Theveneers fit over your teeth and arebonded to ensure a secure fit that feelscomfortable. Patient Erin says, “I havenever felt as comfortable about smilingas I do today. The veneers were thebest thing I have ever done in my life.I wish I had done it sooner. My self-esteem and confidence have risen tonew levels thanks to the artistic handof Dr. Nelson. I have always hated togo to the dentist because of my past.I truly feared it, until that is; I met Dr.Nelson and his staff. I have never beento a dentist that cared not only aboutmy teeth, but also about the personsitting in the chair. I am not afraid ofthe dentist anymore. I actually lookforward to my appointments. I trulybelieve that getting veneers is a lifechanging experience.”

Get Better Sleep with Dental SleepMedicine

In addition to Smile Makeovers

and general dentistry services, Dr.Nelson offers complimentary sleepapnea and snoring consultations.Dental Sleep Medicine is a growingpart of dentistry with a focus on man-aging snoring and sleep apnea withoral appliance therapy (OAT). Over20 million Americans suffer from thebreathing disorder known as SleepApnea. Apnea literally mean “withoutbreath,” which means throughout thenight sleep apnea sufferers may experi-ence a cutoff of airflow with rapidlyfalling oxygen levels. This is not con-ducive to a good night’s rest, butmore than that, Sleep Apnea can bedangerous for your overall health.Traditionally, Sleep Apnea has beentreated with CPAP machines or sur-gery, but many people don’t want togo to such uncomfortable or drasticmeasures to correct their sleep disor-der.

Dr. Nelson provides an alternativeto CPAP therapy and surgery with adifferent type of oral appliance therapy(OAT). His alternative to the CPAP isto custom-fit patients with an oral ap-pliance, such as the SomnoMed,which is a small acrylic device that fitsover the upper and lower teeth align-ing your jaw in order to keep your air-way open. The SomnoMed device is

much like a retainer or mouth guardand provides patients with an excellentsuccess rate for sleep apnea and snor-ing prevention. Dr. Nelson and hisstaff at Nelson Dentistry are very ex-cited about the future of dental sleepmedicine and look forward to being apart of the innovative treatment op-tions that they can now offer to theirpatients.

In 2012, Nelson Dentistry andDental Sleep Medicine became thefirst facility in the state of Florida andone of the first 20 in the country toreceive program accreditation fromthe American Academy of DentalSleep Medicine (AADSM). “TheAmerican Academy of Dental SleepMedicine congratulates Nelson Den-tistry on fulfilling the high standardsrequired for receiving accreditationas a dental sleep medicine facility,” saysDr. Gail Demko, AADSM president.

“Nelson Dentistry is a significantresource to the local sleep medicinecommunity and will provide thehighest quality care for patients withsleep-disordered breathing.”

Nelson Dentistry and DentalSleep Medicine is a solid choice forpatients looking for quality dental careprovided by a dentist who stays at theforefront of his field. The rave reviewsfrom his existing patients suggest thatyou will love Dr. Nelson and his team.

Nelson Dentistry and DentalSleep Medicine is located at 1928Highland Oaks Boulevard in Lutz.Office Hours are Mon. – Thurs.,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please call (813)235-0315 for an appointment.

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Lutz/Land O' Lakes/Odessa - Vol. 7, Issue 9, September 2015

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