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Vol. 3, Issue 1, January 2012

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By Alexis Selby

You can tell a lot about someone by thequality of their smile, and nothing is more eye-catching than a genuine, dazzling smile that isconfident. With the help of Mangrove BayDentistry, you can get the smile you have al-ways dreamed of, while receiving quality treat-ment by caring, experienced individuals whogenuinely care about your well-being.

For nearly two years, Mangrove Bay Den-tistry, located on the corner of HillsboroughAvenue and Race Track Rd. in Tampa, has beenchanging people’s lives through extraordinary

dental care that has helped many achieve thebright and beautiful smile they have alwayswanted to have. Mangrove Bay Dentistry’sservices include everything from regular check-ups and cleanings to dental implant restora-tions. Mangrove Bay Dentistry also providesservices and repairs for full and partial dentures,as well as cosmetic dentistry in porcelain ve-neers, teeth whitening, ClearCorrectTM (clearbraces) aligner therapy, and restorative den-tistry with metal-free composite bonding andfillings, root canals, extractions, crowns andbridges, and more. Mangrove Bay Dentistry is

Mangrove Bay Dentistry Where Beautiful, Healthy Smilesare the #1 Priority

Dr. Tran and his friendly staff will always greet you with awarm and welcoming smile.

See “Dentistry” on page 30.

By Kim Thomas

Living a healthy lifestyle and looking your best requiresthe right mix of work and play—a Blend if you will—thelikes of which can be found at Blend Fitness.

Blend Fitness, a 24/7 fitness center and wellness spalocated in Lutz on SR 54 in the Shoppes at Sunlake Centre,was built because its owners wanted something they weren’tfinding – the ideal gym, one that offers multiple services forall fitness levels and stages of life. Owners Anthony Alle-gretta, Jason Arigoni and Dimitrios Dalkalitsis share key in-sights: they believe good health is a result of a lifestylecommitment and that it is important to stay healthy and bea good example to those around you. Further, they believein supporting their community and maintaining integrity inall they do.

Blend Fitness opened in February 2011. Members ap-preciate Blend Fitness because it offers a full menu of op-tions in fitness, personal training, exercise classes, nutritionconsultations, nutrition products and spa services. “Wehave worked very hard to establish a unique facility that en-compasses everything our members want and need. Meet-ing the needs of our members is our foremost priority,” saysGeneral Manager, Candace Jeanneret, who holds certifica-tions in Fitness Training and Fitness Nutrition from Inter-national Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Blend Fitness

Blend FitnessProviding the Perfect Blend

for Body & Soul

See “Blend Fitness” on page 26.

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From The Editor Kim Thomas

Some people are innately altruis-tic, and when a group of like-mindedpeople come together and decide tolead efforts to support charities, magichappens. Four such women who wereall volunteering with Make A Wish inTampa decided they wanted to find away to help the people right in theirown community. So, in 2008, withhearts of gold, Kathi Givens, RoseChervitz, Karen Levine, all from PalmHarbor, and Carol Wood of Lutz,formed 4 Hearts, an organization thatisn’t for any specific charity; rather, 4Hearts raises funds for many localcharities. 4 Hearts is a member of TheChampions Fund, Inc., a 501c 3 tax-exempt organization.

“We were volunteering in Tampabut we all live on this side of the Bayso we wanted to host events here,”says Rose. “We are very grassroots. Ifwe read in the paper that there is ashortage of school supplies, we actright away.” The women had the ideato develop an “Email Life Tree” so

that when a need arose in their com-munity, they could easily contacteveryone by sending out mass emails.Rose explains, “We know that mosteveryone wants to volunteer and helpout but people are very busy, so if wemake it easy for the community tohelp, so many people will participate.”

Last winter, when we had a last-ing cold snap – something many inour part of Florida aren’t prepared for– 4 Hearts went into action. “TheShepherd Center was short on coats atthe time,” says Rose. “We recognizedan immediate need and sent out anemail blast asking everyone on theemail tree to donate unused coats.”The email worked and 4 Hearts wasable to help a lot people to stay warmlast winter.

Most recently, the group, whichhas grown from the original four, or-ganized the 4th Hearts of Goldfundraiser which was a huge successand benefited the Shepherd’s Centerin Tarpon Springs, the HomelessEmergency Project, Living in Faithand the Temple Ahavat Shalom. Went-

worth Country Club donated thespace for the event which was very suc-cessful and a fun time for all partici-pants with entertainment by PalmHarbor University High School’s cho-rus. Since the first Hearts of Goldfundraiser, proceeds have more thandoubled.

In November and December, 4Hearts was busy with a food drive andwill distribute well over 200 holidaydinners to needy families.

In honor of National Wear RedDay on February 3, promotingwomen’s heart health awareness, theladies are organizing volunteers towork at various locations throughoutHillsborough and Pinellas counties.

4 Hearts continues to grow andhelp more and more local charities.The biggest fundraising event is com-ing on May 4th when the 4 HeartsGolf Tournament will be held at Cy-press Run Golf Club.

If you’d like to volunteer, donateor find out more information about 4Hearts, email [email protected] orvisit www.4-Hearts.org.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors


By Kathleen Devine

It’s true! I am a baby boomerand chances are so are you, if you arereading this article. Officially,boomers are those born between1946 and 1964 and there are ap-proximately 78 million of us. Unof-ficially, there are only two thingsboomers want more than financialsecurity; health and mobility!Boomers are the fastest growing seg-ment of the health club market andPilates is the perfect solution forboomers because it provides a fullbody workout without the wear andtear that is associated with the “nopain – no gain” mentality of the past.

Like most of us who refuse tobelieve we are really getting older,my chronic lower back pain hit inslow waves through my 40’s, creep-ing up on me until I could nolonger run because of it. Even moreshocking, bending over to tie myshoes took my breath away. Howdid this happen to me? I was atough Army girl who was Airborneand Air Assault qualified. I pumpediron in my 20’s and 30’s and didevery aerobic exercise known toman, not to mention exercisesunique to Army training. I was stilljumping out of planes at 39 and re-tired after 23 years of service at theyoung age of 45. But it took me fivemore years to find PILATES andtake control of my back pain and mybody.

I drove past the big blue EuroPilates sign almost daily for a year. Ialways meant to stop and check itout but it was constant lower backpain (LBP) and a family member’s

suggestion to try Pilates that finallymade me pull-in on a whim. MariaIvanova , a former Russian RhythmGymnast and owner of Euro Pilates,greeted me at the door and I hesi-tantly told her about my failed at-tempts at reducing my back pain. Ifelt compelled to convince her I hadalways been athletic; a hard sellstanding there at 215 bloated,menopausal, stressed out pounds.Fortunately for me, she just had acancellation and challenged me to aworkout right then. I was in! Therewas no way I was going to let a 30-something, 110-lb. former gymnast,scare me (a boomer) away from anunplanned workout. It was the bestthing I have ever done for my back,my body and my family.

That first 55-minute sessionworked my body in ways I had neverexperienced. It’s a familiar saying forthose new to Pilates, “I have neverworked so hard, moving so little.” Iwas soaked and humbled because ex-ercises I had done hundreds of timesin the gym, I could now barely mas-ter because of the focus, coordina-tion, balance and muscleinvolvement required by Pilates.

Instinctively, I knew that Pilatesmade sense for my body and I madea commitment to get myself healthyagain. I saw a quote by Joseph Pi-lates that read, “In 10 sessions youwill feel the difference, in 20 you willsee the difference and in 30, you'llhave a whole new body.” Little did Iknow that I would start seeing thedifference around my third Pilatessession!

I started doing Pilates threetimes a week in hopes of avoiding in-

jection therapy and possibly surgery.At this point, multiple physical ther-apy programs had not worked andliving with an 8/9 pain level was nothealthy. Add to that the stress of myhusband’s five tours to Afghanistan,two moves in two years, kids and thechance of more deployments in thefuture and you get the idea! Mybody was controlling me, instead ofme controlling it, and my back wastaking the brunt of it.

That was until Maria and Pilatesput me back (no pun intended) incontrol. Maria is an expert at assess-ing body alignment and functionand knows just what exercises willhelp strengthen and balance imbal-anced muscles. She hovered overme like a drill sergeant, barkingcommands, poking and proddingmuscles that I was sure she couldnot really see, telling me over andover that I wasn’t “fully” engaged. Iwanted to work hard and sheworked me harder. After the thirdsession, I noticed my pants were get-ting loose and my bloated stomach

had gone down. I had more energyand my back was feeling better andin a few weeks I started exercisingon my non-Pilates days. I addedChiropractic care and neuromuscu-lar massage therapy to my programto help retrain my body, muscles,

A Baby Boomer’s Journey: Pumping Iron to Pursuing Pilates


ligaments and fascia to support ahealthy alignment and my back paincontinued to decrease.

Since starting Pilates three yearsago the quality of my life haschanged dramatically. I am not painfree but I don’t live in constant se-vere pain like I used to. I have lostover 40 pounds and 25 inches and at52 I feel better than I did at 42. Pi-

lates has changed the way I lookat health and fitness and how Isee myself keeping in shape as Iget older. I coached the 5 and 6year old soccer team at ourchurch, I am able to keep upwith my three beautiful children(including a 9-month old), andmy husband is happier because Iam happier.

The biggest surprise sincestarting Pilates comes on theprofessional level and a decisionto switch career fields. I amnow a STOTT Pilates instructorhoping to inspire, train, teach,coach and mentor otherboomers to take charge of theirhealth and make a change!

I often think about where Iwould be today if I had not met

the driving force behind my trans-formation, Maria Ivanova. On mysecond workout, I remember askingMaria if she thought I could be a Pi-lates instructor. In her typical directmanner, Maria said, "No! You don'thave the body for it"! What she did-n't know was years of Army traininggave me the confidence to tackle

anything. It didn’t take long forMaria to see my drive, passion anddetermination to get fit and she isthe one who encouraged me to be-come an instructor and work in herstudio.

I use what I have learnedthrough Pilates every day, whetherriding a bike, walking, jogging ordriving. I am happier, healthier andmost importantly my back is nolonger controlling how I feel everymoment of the day. My family no-tices I have more energy and I learnmore everyday how to keep stress

out of my body because I am takingthe time to take care of myself, so Ican take better care of those I love.

I urge you to come by Euro Pi-lates and see how we train. I won'tbe hard to miss because I am theone wearing dogs tags and a whistlearound my neck as I train the latestround of Pilates recruits during oneof our new “Boot Camp” courses.

(Kathleen Devine is a free-lance journalist, a resident of NewTampa and an instructor at EuroPilates)

Kathleen (far right) is now an instructorat Euro Pilates in Tampa


Community CalendarLife Choices Women’s Care

Wed., Feb. 29—The “Leap forLife” benefit dinner event, featuringcomedian Gordon Douglas, will beheld on Wed. Feb. 29th, 2012 at theBethany Center in Lutz from 7 -9:30p.m. For more information, pleasevisit www.benefitevents.lifechoic-eswomenscare.org

La Leche League of Central PascoLa Leche League of Central

Pasco meets the 1st Saturday of themonth at 10 a.m. in the communityroom of the Land O’ Lakes Library.The library is located at 2818 CollierParkway in Land O’ Lakes. La LecheLeague (LLL) offers breastfeedingsupport meetings to all mothers whowant to breastfeed. LLL meetingsemphasize the joys of breastfeedingwhile they inform and encouragemothers who wish to nurse their ba-bies. LLL offers mother-to-motherhelp in a series of four meetings.Discussions at meetings include thelatest medical research as well asmothers’ personal experiences.

Healthy mothers, babies, children,and mothers-to-be are welcome. Formore information, please call Jenniferat 813-383-8458 or Vanessa 813-788-7965.

The Economic Outlook for 2012Jan. 27—What is in store for the

economy in 2012? Will Florida takea more active part in the recovery?Will election year politics have an im-pact? Will Europe’s debt problemsinfluence our growth prospects – andare we making sufficient strides onour own budget situation? If thesequestions, or any other concerns re-garding the economy, are on yourmind please join Raymond James’Chief Economist, Dr. Scott Brownon January 27, 2012 at the TampaBay Golf and Country Club. There,he will present his assessment ofwhere we stand in the economy andhighlight key risks to the outlook.

Tampa Bay Golf and CountryClub is located at 10641 Old TampaBay Dr. in San Antonio. Networkingand Registration opens at 11 AM

and the buffet lunch and presenta-tion runs from 11:30 AM – 1:30PM. Tickets for this event are $25per person. Due to limited seating,advance registration is required.Please register at 888-60-PASCO oronline at www.pascoedc.com/events.

To Life: Celebrating 20 YearsThurs., Feb. 23, 6:30 PM—

Florida Holocaust Museum will hostthe annual fundraiser, To Life, at theProgress Energy Center for the Arts -Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.Proceeds benefit Museum programsin Holocaust and human rights edu-cation. The 2012 event will markthe Museum’s 20th Anniversary ofservice and dedication to the missionof honoring the memory of millionsof innocent men, women and chil-dren who suffered or died in theHolocaust.

During the event the 2012Loebenberg Humanitarian Awardwill be presented to and accepted byProfessor Elie Wiesel, Holocaust sur-vivor and recipient of the PresidentialMedal of Freedom, the United StatesCongressional Gold Medal and the1986 Nobel Laureate Prize forPeace.

Also included are cocktails, din-ner-by-the-bite, desserts and coffee.A silent auction offering luxury travelpackages, dining opportunities, se-lected pieces of artwork, and achance opportunity drawing for anupscale cruise will be offered. Thecost to attend the event is $150 perperson and tickets and sponsorshipopportunities are available. Pleasecontact Jay Kaminsky at (727) 820-0100, ext. 274, or by e-mail [email protected].


Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss is Changing Lives!By Kim Thomas

There are a lot of things in lifethat you can’t control, but yourweight shouldn’t be one of them. It iscommon knowledge that maintaininga healthy weight is essential to overallhealth and longevity. Yet, it isn’t al-ways easy to lose pounds. Sometimesit is more than you can do on yourown. That is when to turn to the ex-perts at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss(DCWL), which was the 2011 GoldWinner in The Suncoast News’ Best ofSuncoast contest. Accessibility andconvenience are important, so DCWLtakes appointments seven days a week,including evenings, at the two loca-tions in the area, Suncoast UrgentCare of Trinity on S.R. 54 and Sun-coast Urgent Care in Spring Hill.

Peter Duic, MD, and John Opy-oke, MD, developed the weight lossprogram. The two doctors also arethe founders of Suncoast Urgent Care(formerly Trinity Urgent Care in Trin-ity) and have medical expertise inweight loss, bariatric medicine, en-docrinology, gastroenterology and car-

diology. At DCWL, the doctors anddietitian individualize the program foreach client, working closely with theclients, providing them with the tools,knowledge and support that it takes tobe successful during the program andbeyond.

Susan Opyoke, RDLD, the regis-tered dietitian at DCWL, earned herBachelor of Science in Dietetics andInstitutional Management and com-pleted a clinical internship at West Vir-ginia University Hospital. Aftercompletion of her internship she waseligible for and passed the nationalRegistration Examination to earn herRD. She is an excellent resource as shehas a vast knowledge of nutritionaland dietary needs, with a specializationin diabetic and renal nutrition.

If clients desire, Susan is availableto them at no extra cost – even afterthey reach their goal weight; meetingwith the dietitian is not a requirementof the plan. Susan is available to meetwith clients in person by appointment,but most often they choose to contacther via email or phone when they havea quick question or need some en-

couragement.Susan ex-

plains, “Mostpeople think, ‘Ohmy gosh, I’m ona diet’ whenthey’re looking atfood labels andcounting calories.That’s where Ireally fit into theprogram. Weteach them tolook at food froma nutritionalpoint of view.”DCWL clientsare taught howto incorporatehealthy cookinghabits that notonly will assist inweight reduction, but will lead tomuch improved overall health.

A DCWL Success StoryPatricia is a DCWL client from

the Spring Hill office who has lost 70pounds, and it only took her six

months. Now she is on the mainte-nance plan and is enjoying feeling bet-ter and looking better. Patricia says,“It’s cool because once you reach yourgoal weight, maintenance is free forlife! You can still talk to the dieticianand she will help you tweak your dietor answer any questions you have.”

Patricia’s before (left) and after (right) photos tell the storyof her phenonomenal success at Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss


Her phenomenal success can beattributed to her attitude and dedica-tion to the DCWL diet. “I followedthe diet to a ‘T’ because I figured if Iwas going to spend the money, Iwanted it to work as good as possibleand as fast as possible.”

Staying within the allowed calo-ries wasn’t that hard, says Patricia,with the help of the prescribed ap-petite suppressant. “If I fed my familypizza, I’d eat tilapia and broccoli.” Ifyou ask her, she’ll tell you that sixmonths went by fast and it was wellworth the sacrifice! “I put my picturesup on Facebook and my friends allwant to know how I did it,” says Patri-cia. She shared her story and now afew of her friends are new clients atDCWL.

What to ExpectAt DCWL, a physi-

cian sits down initially toevaluate the patient tomake sure that the pro-gram is a healthy ap-proach to their individualweight loss. Then, thedoctor or dietitian care-fully reviews the programwith the new client, tak-ing time to answer ques-tions. Two weeks worth

of sample menus make shoppingeasy. Recipes are easy, and just byadding a healthy starch, provide abalanced meal that the whole familycan enjoy.

Once a week, clients will visitDCWL at their convenience for anevaluation of weight loss progressand a health check, as well as evalua-tion of medication tolerance. Weeklymedication is provided as well as anopportunity to consult with a physi-cian. The plan is versatile dependingon a person’s lifestyle and healthneeds.

When clients reach their targetweight, the free maintenance pro-gram offers the continued opportu-

nity to work with DCWL’s registereddietitian to ensure that once you takethe weight off, you keep the weightoff.

DCWL welcomes groups and of-fers a group discount. Teachers inPasco and Hernando counties alsoreceive a discounted rate. So,whether you want to start yourweight loss journey solo or with agroup, Doctor’s Choice Weight Lossoffers the medical expertise and sup-port that you deserve.

Doctor’s Choice Weight Losshas two locations: Suncoast Ur-gent Care in Trinity, located at10730 SR 54, Suite 104; and inSpring Hill at Suncoast UrgentCare, located at 4112 MarinerBlvd. For an appointment inSpring Hill, call (352) 684-3288.For an appointment in Trinity, call(727) 372-3888. Hours are Mon.– Sat., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. on Sun. Visit www.drswt-loss.com for additional informa-tion.

Doctor’s Choice Weight Loss is located at SuncoastUrgent Çare on S.R. 54 in Trinity


Eclipse Salon and Spa: Professional, Personable, Pampering By Alexis Selby

Bring out your true beauty withthe help of Eclipse Salon and Spa inLutz, which celebrated its GrandOpening on October 15th, 2011.Eclipse Salon and Spa is a full servicesalon that is dedicated to your needs,offering everything from manicuresand pedicures to beautiful cuts andcolors. The luxurious, elegant atmos-phere will instantly calm you, whilethe friendly team of trained profes-sionals will leave you feeling radiantand stunning. Located in the NorthPointe Village Plaza near the intersec-tion of SR 54 and Veterans Express-way, Eclipse Salon and Spa is centrallylocated and within a short distance toall surrounding neighborhoods.

Meet the Team Owners Rita Loveless and Linda

Schimmel have a long-time history to-gether and have been friends for manyyears. Rita has 26 years of experiencein the salon industry and is a MasterSpecialist with Redken. Linda, whostarted off as Rita’s client, followedher to two different salons and, when

Rita decided to open up a salon of herown, Linda, who had become one ofher close friends, proposed that theybecome partners, thus creating EclipseSalon and Spa.

Stylist Pamela French, who is alsoa Redken Specialist, has over 30 yearsof experience in the industry and wasan Educational Artist for GrahamWebb International. Stylist JanetBriesacher, trained at the RedkenAcademy, has experience working forRita, and has traveled to the RedkenSymposium in Las Vegas in order tobring you the most current, up-to-date styles.

Cosmetologist and stylist MelissaVanSchaik is very talented in both hairand make-up and is well-known forher natural ability in all aspects of the‘total look.’ Stylist Madison Grimes,known as the ‘Little Rock Star,’ istrained at Paul Mitchell Academy andcan create a rockin’ Mohawk, as wellas fun color blocking that ranges fromcrazy cool to conservative.

Together, Linda and Rita, along-side their team of trained artists, bringthe community a beautiful new placeto get pampered.

EclipseSalon offers avariety of differ-ent services in-cludingdimensional col-oring, color de-signing,corrective color-ing, waxing, hairextensions, shel-lac manicures,pedicures,make-up appli-cation, up-dostyling and pre-cision hair cut-ting. In the nearfuture they will also offer facials andmassages.. The staff is very knowl-edgeable and will not only give you abeautiful hair style, but will also giveyou expert advice as to what productsto use and how to maintain your styleuntil your next visit. Customer satis-faction is a top priority at Eclipse Salonand Spa; and everything from the hair-styles to the products you buy is guar-anteed.

At Eclipse Salon and Spa thefriendly professionals will do every-thing possible to make sure you leavewith a smile on your face and a daz-zling new look. “We are here to caterto all ages,” states Rita. “Our missionis to create an experience that is com-fortable and relaxing, while focusingon each client’s individual needs. Wewant each person to feel as if they arethe only one that matters. We trulybelieve that it all starts with a proper

The professional, friendly staff at Eclipse Salon and Spa arehere for you.


consultation, so we have a clear under-standing of what each person wantswithin his or her own personalimage.”

Eclipse Salon and Spa focuses onproviding natural nail services and of-fers Shellac by CND (Creative NailDesign). CND is a leader in profes-sional nail care and is well known fortheir unwavering commitment to ex-cellence. Shellac is perfect for thosewho don’t want to deal with the dis-comfort of wearing acrylic nails, butare still looking for a long-lasting nailcolor that will look natural and beauti-ful. The best part about Shellac is thatit doesn’t ruin your nails!

Eclipse is a Redken and Pureol-ogy exclusive salon, offering only pre-mier hair care products. Pureologyoffers a full line of professional prod-ucts that enhance radiance, dramati-cally improve hair condition, andrespect the environment, while deliv-ering longer lasting hair color. Redkenproducts are based on an extensiveknowledge and understanding of thescience and hair, offering you an ex-tensive portfolio of products that com-bine fashion and innovation to bringyou the most inspiring collection ofquality hair products. Redken andPureology products will give life toyour hair and make you feel radiant

and beautiful.Both Linda and

Rita are so grateful forthe warm welcomingthey have received inthe area and for theconstant encourage-ment from local busi-nesses in their plaza.

“We feel veryblessed with the friend-ships we have made andsupport we have hadopening a business inthis tough economy,”states Linda. The staff

at Eclipse Salon is so thrilled to be apart of the community and is verysupportive of local fundraisers andschools. Along with contributing tothe Locks of Love Event, EclipseSalon has also helped with churchevents and has donated to local ele-mentary, middle and high schools.Rita and Linda are very caring individ-uals and they really make a differencein the local community.

The New Year is all about creat-ing that new and improved you, so letthe experts at Eclipse Salon and Spagive you a look of beauty and the edgeto start the year off right. Give your

friends something to really be enviousof and let Eclipse Salon turn that headof hair into a true work of art.

Eclipse Salon and Spa is locatedin the North Pointe Village Plaza at16540 Pointe Village Dr., Suite105, in Lutz. Salon hours areMon., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tues., 9a.m. – 8 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m. – 6p.m.; Thurs, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Fri.,9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and from 9 a.m. –4 p.m. on Sat.; closed on Sun. Formore information, please visitwww.SalonAndSpaEclipse.com orcall (813) 920 – 2700.

The atmosphere at Eclipse Salon and Spa is luxurious and relaxing.


By Amy Paterson

IWS Shutters and Blinds hasbeen family owned and operated inTampa Bay for more than twodecades, earning a fine reputation forproviding quality service and top-of-the-line, custom-made blinds, shadesand shutters to its customers. Lo-cated on McCormick Drive inTampa, IWS was established in 1989by Michael and Rose Ann Conforti,both of whom are experienced pro-fessionals in the window covering in-dustry. Michael’s brothers, StevenConforti and Scott Conforti, alsowork at IWS; this family truly takespride in their family business andmake sure that IWS customers arehappy with their new window cover-ings and the service they receive.

The three brothers all bringsomething special to the companyand have successfully worked to-gether, growing the family business.Michael is gifted with creative vision,and he has a vast knowledge of win-

dow covering products on the mar-ket. With 30 years experience insales and service, he knows exactlythe best products for IWS customers.Michael is truly a perfectionist andwill not settle for less than perfectwhen it comes to his work. Scott alsois extremely knowledgeable in the in-dustry and has operated one of thelargest shutter manufacturing plantsin the United States. Steven has abackground in manufacturing andwholesale gives him true insight intothe industry and which he now usesto ensure that IWS manufactures thebest window coverings at the bestprice.

In fact, over the last twodecades, IWS Shutters and Blindshas become one of the leaders in theindustry. The Conforti family attrib-utes their success to their commit-ment to three key ingredients:Quality, Service and Price. All of thesales representatives, installers, andmanufacturing personnel at IWS arecommitted to the complete satisfac-

tion of every customer. Eventhough the company has grown alot, it still caters to local customers ingreater Tampa Bay.

When you decide to customizeyour home with quality windowtreatments, the good people at IWS

will come to you. One of the associ-ates from IWS will come to yourhome with samples in tow to showyou the many options available.With their help you can find the per-fect window treatments to add valueand charm to your home without

IWS Shutters and Blinds – Handcrafted for a Perfect Fit

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Whether its shutters, plantationshutters, blinds, solar shades, sheershades or faux-wood blinds, IWS hasyou covered with affordable, lowprices. IWS builds the finest custominterior shutters in the world righthere in our own backyard. Thehandmade and crafted shutters andblinds are built to the exact specifica-tions to fit your needs. This includesspecialty shape shutters and blinds tofit your window transoms and alltypes of doors, including French,sliders of any kind and even bi-folddoors.

IWS can build hardwood or

composite shutters to fit any windowor door of any type or shape, inshades and textures to match anyhome décor. Customers can choosefrom a variety of wood blinds, faux-wood blinds, and natural wovenwood shades that will add beautyand elegance to any home. Woodshutters are not only aestheticallypleasing, but also prove to be quiteefficient by helping insulate yourhome against heat and cold, as wellas providing excellent light and pri-vacy control.

Choosing the right covering isabout more than aesthetics; it’sabout choosing the right product forthe job. For instance, IWS’ windowroller shades diffuse light, reduceglare, and help control interior tem-peratures, and the solar and rollershades help to lower solar heat gain,contributing to a more green solu-tion for a lower energy bill.

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The Cleaning Angel Celebrates 20 Years of Cleaning ExcellenceBy Dara Tucker

Twenty years ago an angel startedin the cleaning business. Donna Fer-rante, who we now know as the ownerof The Cleaning Angel, started clean-ing for an elderly woman who was re-ceiving Hospice care back in the1990s. As a single mother, Donnawas cleaning to earn extra money as asecond job, but it quickly became clearto both her and her clients that caringfor people’s houses was her purpose, away to make others feel good abouttheir surroundings.

Donna was crowned the cleaningangel by the elderly woman shebonded with who she was cleaningfor, after she left a crystal angel for herone day when she cleaned. Thewoman told her caretaker that Donnawas her cleaning angel, and shortlyafter passed away. All these years later,Donna was still emotional as she toldme the story, but feels blessed for theclient who provided the foundationfor her current thriving business, andknows she would be proud of whereThe Cleaning Angel is now.

Donna was born and raised in asmall town in the white mountains ofNew Hampshire called Gorham.Being half Italian and half FrenchCanadian, she was raised in her smallcommunity to be a hard worker, hon-est and dependable. She comes froma family of entrepreneurs. Back homein New Hampshire her family hasowned an Italian restaurant for over65 years, now going into a fifth gener-ation. Donna explains, “The dedica-tion and success in my cleaningbusiness is due to the closeness of mywonderful family. My mother and mygrandmother taught me to reach outto people and give from my heart andthe feeling that you get back is morethan money can buy, and that is moreimportant than anything. I am proudand honored to say that I am follow-ing in the footsteps of my parents andgrandparents. We know how to cook,clean and we give 100 percent to thebusiness.”

In addition to her family’s influ-ence, Donna attributes the success ofher company to a determined attitude,a tremendous amount of ambition and

meticulous attention to detail,which is accompanied by an un-stoppable drive. An example ofthis drive was when after yearsof working on her own, shebroke her ankle and hand in anaccident. Donna knew shecouldn’t continue cleaning onher own, and prayed for the fu-ture of her business. She didn’tlet this change in her life ruinher business, but instead turnedinto a blessing, by making thedecision to hire her first“angel.” This decision, and herdetermination, helped to expandDonna’s business to what it istoday.

The Cleaning Angel’s staffis considered by Donna to bepart of her family, and happy“angels” means happy clients.Ileah, who has worked for Clean-ing Angels for five years, super-vises and trains the employees.Because of her continued hard workDonna gave her family a full paid tripto Disney as a bonus. When anotherone of the “angels” found they werelosing their home due to no fault of

their own, Donna found her and herchildren a new home, and paid for thedeposits on her new home. Another“angel” Sandy even delivered presentsto the children at Christmas time onbehalf of The Cleaning Angel’s staff.

Details such as cleaning the blinds don't getmissed by The Cleaning Angel.


When one of the “angels” needed tomake extra money and worked sixdays a week for four months straight,all with a smile on her face, Donnashowed her gratitude by giving heran extra bonus.

Donna explains that when some-one from The Cleaning Angel comesto clean your house, they know theirhard work is appreciated and re-warded, which means you’ll consis-tently get a thorough cleaning thatwon’t disappoint you. Commentcards are used for communicationfrom the customer to Donna tomake sure the job was done correctlyalso help ensure customers are notonly happy with the first cleaning,but every cleaning with The Clean-ing Angel.

I first met Donna when I wasput on bed rest, and needed helpkeeping my house clean. I neededtemporary help just for a couple ofmonths. The Cleaning Angels wereable to accommodate me in theirschedule during that time, and I washappy to have a clean house withouthaving to sign a cleaning contract.They were truly there for my familywhen we needed them. Robin andChristine formed The Cleaning An-gels team that kept my house

pristinely clean. They pay attentionto details, such as dusting the blinds,and making the hardwood floorslooks like they are brand new. Hardwater stains are no match for thesegirls either. They have the correctcleansers to make the bathroom tilessparkle. Each time they left myhouse it not only looked clean, itsmelled clean, and healthy.

Donna isn’t just an angel to hercustomers and staff, but also to thecommunity. For years she has cho-sen a child in need from the Christ-mas Angel Tree and provided themwith gifts. This year, to celebrate 20years in business, The CleaningAngel donated part of the proceedsfrom all new customers in themonths of November and Decembertowards the Christmas Angel Treeprogram. “It was very rewarding tobe able to give to more children thanever this year,” says Donna.

For 20 years Donna Ferrante hasbeen building her business and repu-tation in the area as being a hardworker who’s not afraid to use a littleelbow grease. Let her angels puttheir hard work to work for you.

“After 20 years of being here inFlorida, I am thankful for my bless-ings: a wonderful family, my busi-

ness, my customers and my cleaningangels, my health, my home and myfuture. I want to thank everyone inmy life who have helped me getwhere I am today. God bless to all,”says Donna.

If you’d like an angel to cleanyour house, call The CleaningAngel to set up an appointmentfor a free estimate at 942-8289.


Trinity Urgent Care is Now Suncoast Urgent CareBy Kim Thomas

There is never a convenient timeto be sick or injured. Many times trou-ble hits on the weekend or after mostdoctor’s offices close. For nearly fiveyears, when residents need to be seenby a doctor right away, they haveturned to the familiar urgent care cen-ter that is conveniently located in theTrinity Village Center on S.R. 54;known as Trinity Urgent Care sinceJuly 2007, the only thing that haschanged is the name. You’ll still re-ceive the same excellent care thatprompted readers of The SuncoastNews to vote Suncoast Urgent Care asthe number one accredited and dedi-cated urgent care facility in the com-munity. Open seven days a week, andevenings, with no appointment neces-sary, it’s convenient and the doctorsare there for you.

“This place has been extremelywell-embraced in the community,”says Dr. Duic. “A lot of people havecome in and have brought their wholefamilies in with anything from colds tominor injuries. We are very patient-

oriented and our patients enjoy thatthe whole staff is very friendly andprompt.”

Founders and Suncoast UrgentCare physicians, John P. Opyoke,M.D., and Peter C. Duic, M.D., drewfrom their years of experience in emer-gency medicine to create each of thetwo state-of-the-art facilities located inTrinity and Spring Hill. Dr. Opyokeand Dr. Duic are both residency-trained in Emergency Medicine andboth doctors are Board Certified bythe American Board of EmergencyMedicine; this is important becausethey are both specifically trained tohandle all types of emergencies.

Dr. Duic received his medical de-gree from The Albert Einstein Collegeof Medicine in New York City and re-ceived his training in Emergency Med-icine at Harvard Medical School.Prior to emergency medicine, Dr.Duic trained in orthopedic surgery atUniversity of Massachusetts MedicalSchool.

Dr. Opyoke received his medicaldegree from West Virginia University,where he also completed a three-year

residency in Emergency Medicine.Prior to opening Suncoast UrgentCare, the two doctors worked to-gether as emergency room physiciansat Community Hospital in New PortRichey and at Regional Medical Cen-ter at Bayonet Point.

Both family men, Dr. Opyokeand Dr. Duic designed a facility that isupscale and comfortable with an ex-ceptional level of care, so parents canfeel secure about bringing their pre-cious child in for medical care – theywanted to create an environmentwhere in which they would want their

own family members treated. The spa-cious waiting room has a large, flat-screen TV, hot coffee and hotchocolate if you’d like, and a separatechildren’s waiting room with many fa-vorite DVDs, books and games. Thesix treatment rooms are equipped withTVs, including a state-of-the-art digi-tal x-ray room and a procedure roomfor casting, splinting and suturing.

Medical ServicesSuncoast Urgent Care has the

same friendly, capable staff and thesame doctors/owners that people in

(L to R) Peter C. Duic, MD, Suzy W., Diane A., Dana T., Eileen C.


the area have grown to trust whenthey need a doctor right away, butdon’t necessarily need a hospital emer-gency room or the bill that comeswith it. The facility is equipped tooffer same-day treatment for life’scommon illnesses and minor, non-lifethreatening emergencies for patientsall ages. It is also a quick place to getin and out for school and sports physi-cals.

Suncoast Urgent Care offers spe-cialized health services such as weightloss which are specifically tailored tomeet each individual’s needs. You can

read about Doctor’s Choice WeightLoss, which was the Gold Winner inThe Suncoast News’ Best of Suncoastcontest, on page 10.

Onsite digital x-ray, EKG, labtesting, IV fluids and medicationsfrom the onsite pharmacy make iteven more convenient for patients,cutting down on travel, time, and cost.The competent and caring medicalteam includes physicians, nurse practi-tioners, RNs, medical assistants and x-ray technicians who can treateverything from common colds tobroken bones. Digital records and x-

ray technology enable the doctors tosend x-rays and medical records imme-diately should a specialist is recom-mended. Suncoast Urgent Care’srelationship with off-site radiologyproviders often enables more advancedimaging such as CAT scans and MRIsto be done on the same day, if neces-sary, and the doctors receive the re-ports quickly.

Suncoast Urgent Care offers Oc-cupational Health Services, includingdrug testing, Department of Trans-portation physicals, and treating work-related injuries for local retail, service,industrial and corporate businesses.Many business owners feel comfort-able knowing that their employee willhave the same physician overseeingtheir care from the onset of the injuryuntil it is resolved. Suncoast UrgentCare believes in an early interventionapproach with the goal of treating in-jured workers and returning them tothe jobsite as quickly and safely as pos-sible.

Patients Appreciate Suncoast Ur-gent Care

Area residents have come to relyon the exceptional care at SuncoastUrgent Care. Here are just a few com-ments from patients.

“I’ve always come to this facilityand will continue to because of thegreat experiences I’ve hadhere.”¬¬_F.F.

T.C. writes, “Why do you thinkthis was my 3rd visit? I am so happyyou are in the neighborhood.”

Another patient says, “It’s reallynice when I’m feeling bad that I havesomewhere that is close, and that is al-ways good to me.”

No ordinary walk-in clinic, Sun-coast Urgent Care is an immaculateand beautifully designed medical cen-ter equipped to treat minor, non-lifethreatening emergencies, as well asproviding the Trinity community withconvenient and competent healthcare.

Dr. Duic says, “We focus on mak-ing patients comfortable and givingthem what they want – fast, compe-tent care.”

Suncoast Urgent Care has twolocations: 10730 SR 54, Ste. 104,in Trinity and 4112 Mariner Blvd.in Spring Hill. Hours are 9 a.m. – 9p.m. on Mon. – Sat.; 10 a.m. – 4p.m. on Sunday. Please call (727)372-3888 to reach the Trinity of-fice. ForVisit www.trinityurgent-care.com for additionalinformation.

From common colds to broken bones, Suncoast Urgent Care is available foryou, providing comfort, kindness, and exceptional care.


Keystone Korner“Home of the Hot Pressed Cuban & Villa of the Pizzeria”

By Katie ThomasThere is nothing quite like a deli-

cious slice of pizza, a hot pressedCuban or your favorite deli sandwichfrom a local shop that has been serv-ing up delicious treats for seventeenyears. Keystone Korner, on the cornerof Crawley Road and Tarpon SpringsRoad, has just what you need whenlooking for a quick bite to eat;whether you want breakfast, lunch, asnack or dinner!

Keystone Korner was opened inOdessa over seventeen years ago bythe Branigan family. Working to-gether, the family cleaned up a pieceof property and opened their shop inorder to serve locals with fresh sand-wiches, produce and microbrews.Over the years, Keystone Korner hasevolved into what it is today; a favoritelocal spot to swing by and grab a tastymeal and a refreshing beverage. Sib-lings Tom, Chris and Terri Branigantook over running Keystone Kornerfrom their parents and have stuck tothe original goal to serve tasty food in

a quick and friendly manner. “It is amazing to see all the gener-

ations that come in here together afterall this time,” says Chris. “We’vewatched kids grow up, get marriedand bring their own kids back in for aKeystone Cuban sandwich.”

The Branigan family has been inthe food business for years and theyknow which products have the bestflavor around and won’t use anythingless than the best. The Branigans buylocal meats, breads, produce and icecream so you can rest assured thatyour food is fresh and delicious atKeystone Korner! Tom, Chris andTerri are always sampling new prod-ucts to mix up the variety in the foodthey serve to customers.

Pizza, Cubans, Deli-Meats, IceCream! Oh My!

Keystone Korner caters to whatcustomers want. You can try one oftheir renowned deli menu options orchoose to build your own sandwichjust the way you like it! Try one of

Keystone Korner’s hot sandwich cre-ations that include Philly CheeseSteak, Meat Ball Sub, Chicken Parme-san Sub, Grilled Chicken Sandwich,BBQ Pork Sandwich or a yummyCorned Beef Reuben.

The Keystone Korner Pizzeria haspizza by the slice or by the pie and allthe best toppings to choose from. Spe-cialty Pizza’s include The Works, Bar-beque Steak, Barbeque Pork, MeatLover’s Pizza, Bacon Burger Pizza,Hawaiian, Veggie, White Pizza and

Chicken Florentine. The pizza slices atKeystone Korner are gigantic and havebeen deemed by customers to be “asbig as your head!”

The ever-delicious Cuban sand-wich is in its prime at Keystone Cor-ner. Keystone Cubans can be servedhot or cold and include the AuthenticCuban, Roast Beef Cuban, TurkeyCuban and Spanish Pork Cuban. Mypersonal favorite is the AuthenticCuban with marinated Spanish pork,ham, salami, Swiss cheese and pickles;

Keystone Korner has been serving the community delicious food for over 17 years.


my mouth waters to just think of thedelicious Cuban pressed bread andcombination of meats and cheese!

Keystone Korner has salads anddelicious side items to pair with anysandwich you choose to eat. Side itemoptions like the tater salad, macaroni,Greek pasta salad and potato balls area delicious way to make your mealcomplete. I tried one of Keystone Ko-rner’s Devil Crabs with hot sauce (ofcourse) and the delicious mixture ofcrab stuffing wrapped in a fried outershell was a perfect snack while sittingat one of the outside picnic tables!

If you’re an early riser and want aquick bite on your way to work orschool, Keystone Korner has greatbreakfast options such as their Break-fast Sammy’s, which are breakfast

sandwiches served on yourchoice of Cuban bread or bagel.

During your visit to Key-stone Korner do not skip out ontheir famous ice cream thatcomes from a local shop calledSun Groves Ice Cream! The icecream is too good of a treat topass up and it is the perfect wayto finish off a picnic out underKeystne Korner’s giant Florida

oak tree. If ice cream isn’t yourfavorite dessert, try an apple

pocket or some cheesecake. You aresure to love one, if not all, of thedesserts at Keystone Korner!

Keystone Korner keeps theirmenu fresh and simple. Pizza, sand-wiches, salads, burgers and ice creamare favorite lunch staples for locals.The Keystone Korner crew stays in-volved with the community and do-nates sandwiches every year toQuantum Leaf Farm’s rehabilitationprogram. Keep it local and visit Key-stone Korner!

Keystone Korner is located at18515 Crawley Road in Odessa.Hours are: Mon., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.;Tues. – Sat., 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; andon Sun. from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call(813) 920-5158 for more info.

Keystone Korner can easily be spotted whilepassing by.


is also proud to announce their recentappointment as the Official FitnessCenter of Hustle Athletic, a basketballtraining academy in Lutz. “It is a realpleasure to be aligned with others whoshare our business and communityperspective,” Candace said.

Supporting their community is vi-tally important to Blend Fitness.“Community involvement has alwaysbeen and continues to be very impor-tant to our owners and staff,” say Can-dace. Blend Fitness has sponsoredlocal students in sports and academics,is a sponsor of the Sunlake HighSchool Band, has been active in Relayfor Life, Miles for Hope, and volun-teers through Metropolitan Ministries,to name a few.

Since opening, Blend Fitness hasmade meeting the needs of members atop priority. The goal of Blend Fitnessis to meet members where they areand give them the proper tools andguidance to reach their goals. The re-sult…members improve their healthand feel better, adding to their enjoy-ment of life. Think Blend Fitness haseverything you are seeking in a fitness

facility? Wait…there’s more! BlendFitness has implemented a new pro-gram that promises to help peopletransform their health and fitnessthrough what they call The BlendChallenge.

In order to improve one’s abilityin an area, you must challenge your-self. Blend Fitness has launched TheBlend Challenge, a nutrition and exer-cise program spanning over threemonths, and offering continuingmaintenance. This 90-day challengeincludes everything you need to suc-ceed in your health and wellness ef-forts—what a way to start the NewYear! Staff members will help youchose a pre-packed nutritional kit thatis right for you. The kits include deli-cious shakes, vitamin supplements, en-ergy and cognitive boosters. All kitsare from the dynamic Visalus Com-pany and follow the Body by Vi 90-Day Challenge. Personal Trainers atBlend Fitness have designed a rotating90-day Boot Camp to complimentyour journey towards better nutrition,plus they offer nutrition consultationsat the end of your challenge to providecontinuing guidance. With The BlendChallenge, you get a full complementof services to guarantee your success!

The best part is that the program isadaptable to those at all fitness levels.Whether you want to lose weight,wish to improve your current nutri-tion, or want to provide your bodywith everything it needs to function atmaximum performance in mind andbody, there is a kit and exercise pro-gram right for you!

You can start the challenge at anytime. The nutritional product is avail-able at your fingertips and the bootcamps are rolling, so you will not missany of the three-part exercise program.“The boot camps foster comradeshipand reinforce accountability. Partici-pants can go through the challengewith peers who share the commongoal of improving their health,” saysCandace.

24/7 FitnessThe 4,000 square foot facility has

a plethora of top-rated equipment allbearing the names of Life Fitness andHammer Strength. Upon enteringthis immaculate facility, you aregreeted by a warm and friendly smile.Beyond the doors are the circuit ma-chines designed to take you through aworkout for all major muscle groups.Along a full wall of windows are the

cardio machines with TV screens andjacks for your own music devise.Blend Fitness is also proud of their freeweight floor, which includes 5-100pound dumbbells, a Smith Machinefor squatting and benching and a freetower for those preferring non-guidedexercise movements, benches, andfree-weighted bars. They also havetwo cable strength machines for versa-tility in workout regimens, medicineballs, exercise balls, bands, mats andmuch more. Everything you need tocomplement your workout routine ishere!

At the risk of sounding boastful,Blend Fitness raves about their ISSAcertified personal trainers. RobinJones, Shaun Allen and Rick Elkabring their individual and impressiveexpertise to Blend Fitness’ array ofservices. All trainers hold several certi-fications in areas including fitnesstraining, fitness nutrition, and groupclass instruction. Robin is continuingher education to include a MasterTrainer certification and is also ateacher of children with special needs.Shaun is a Pasco County Firefighterwho also teaches paramedic classes andCPR AED certification. Adding toPersonal Training and Kickboxing in-

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struction, Rich has lifelong experiencein Mixed Martial Arts, and also con-ducts Special Needs training.

As we stated earlier, Blend Fitnessis based on the belief that good healthis a result of a lifestyle commitment.They desire to make it as easy as possi-ble for members to embrace this phi-losophy by helping them set realisticgoals and providing the support neces-sary to achieve those goals. The facili-ties 24/7 access and full schedule ofclasses give members and even non-

members convenience and variety intheir exercise. The classes appeal to allages and fitness levels; these includeSilver Sneakers for seniors, TRX, Kick-boxing, Belly Aerobics, Zumba, Yoga,Pilates, Krav Maga Self Defense, Kid’sMartial Arts and Zumbatomic.

Another feature that distinguishesBlend Fitness from other 24/7 gymsis that it is not necessary to have amembership in order to participate inthe classes. All classes are open to thepublic for a nominal fee so you candrop in at your convenience.

Wellness SpaWorking out and eating healthy

are part of the fitness wheel. Another

part is relaxation and re-plenishment. Some-times we need a littlepampering to refill ourproverbial glass. BlendFitness has a variety ofunique spa services avail-able seven days a weekduring staffed hours.Members and non-members alike can enjoysessions in the SlimLinePod or Hydration Sta-tion, on the Hydro Mas-sage Bed, or they can get

and give a brighter appearance withteeth whitening and infrared facial ses-sions.

The SlimLine Pod is a technologi-cally advanced capsule with benefitsthat only begin at relaxation. A ses-sion in the pod gives you all the bene-fits of a traditional dry heat sauna butwith LED and infrared light technol-ogy for skin repair, a vibrating bed thatbreaks down cellulite, aromatherapy,and an option to pump pure oxygeninto the pod. The two primary func-tions of the pod are to burn additionalcalories by boosting metabolism, andto encourage the loss of excess bodyfluid to accentuate slender lines. On

this 8-week program, clients rev theirmetabolism, slim down, and look bet-ter in or out of clothing (wink).

The Hydration Station is a saunasession that offers a single blanket ofradiant heat and steam. The systemwill bathe you in both of these featuressimultaneously to improve your skinleaving it clean, smooth and radiant.Oxygen concentrated liquids are alsoadded to the machine to reduce scar-ing, sun damage and aging effects.

Whether you choose to enhanceyour fitness regimen in one of their in-novative capsule treatments, enjoy ahydro-massage, or brighten your faceand teeth with the infrared andwhitening services, Blend Fitness has itall. Just choose the spa program thatis right for you.

Blending several important as-pects of life--health, family, commu-nity and integrity–the dedicated staffat Blend Fitness is ready to help yousucceed in meeting your health andwellness goals.

Blend Fitness is located at18923 SR 54 in Lutz and is open24/7. For additional information,please call (813) 749-7599 or visitwww.blend-fitness.com.

Candace Jeanneret demonstrates the TRX (left)


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a full-service, one-stop-office for yourentire family dental needs, whether itis cosmetic changes you desire orhealthy gums and teeth.

Toan Tran, DMD, owner ofMangrove Bay Dentistry, is a Univer-sity of Florida College of Dentistrygraduate. After earning his DMD de-gree in 2001, Dr. Tran gained years ofhands-on experience working at otherdental offices in the area. Gleaningeverything positive from his past expe-riences working with patients, and de-siring to offer his own patients the bestpossible dental care in a beautiful, re-laxing environment, Dr. Tran openedMangrove Bay Dentistry in 2010.

Dr. Tran is a member of theFlorida Dental Association, AmericanDental Association, West Coast Dis-trict Dental Association and UpperPinellas County Dental Association.On top of being an experienced den-tist, Dr. Tran is a loving father andhusband, spending much of his freetime outdoors with his family. Hetruly understands how important hispatients and their families are andstrives to care for patients as if they

were family members.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry ReallyCares

At Mangrove Bay Dentistry, theentire staff is dedicated to providingthe best quality care to each and everyindividual, in a relaxing, stress-free set-ting. “I personally ensure that all ourpatients are treated gently and receivethe very best dental care,” states Dr.Tran.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry wel-comes families and their children.Here you will receive the finest carefor all ages, from infants to seniors.Dr. Tran is very family-oriented andloves working with children, goingabove-and-beyond to make even hisyoungest patients feel comfortable andrelaxed. He takes the extra time to be-friend his patients in order to easetheir worries and calm their nerves.

Visiting a dentist or oral surgeonoften invokes nervousness in manypeople and these negative feelings willsometimes even cause people to avoidgoing to the dentist, putting it off aslong as possible. At Mangrove BayDentistry, you can set your worryingaside. Dr. Tran and his staff are trulydedicated to patients’ wellbeing and to

providing excellent overall dental careand will do everything possible to cre-ate a comfortable, relaxing environ-ment that will ease even the worstanxiety.

Your comfort is extremely impor-tant to the staff at Mangrove Bay Den-tistry, which is why all three of theirdental rooms come fully equippedwith TVs and headphones, so you canwatch a program and relax while youare in Dr. Tran’s chair. They also pro-

vide blankets, in case you feel a littlechilly. Your safety is very important tothe staff at Mangrove Bay Dentistry,which utilizes only the best, top-of-the-line equipment, and adheres to thestrictest standards of sterilization.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry stressesthe importance of customer serviceand do all that they can to ensure thateach patient has a positive experience.

“My goal is to give you the bestcustomer service in the area,” states

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Dr. Tran and his beautiful family.


Dr. Tran. “We treat you the way wewould like to be treated.”

Dr. Tran and his staff are very re-spectful of your time and are extremelygood at staying on schedule. If theyshould ever be running a little behind– a rarity – they always give patientsthe option of rescheduling, in order tomake it as convenient and accommo-dating as possible. Dr. Tran genuinelycares about his patients and is con-stantly reading reviews and looking forfeedback from patients, in order to notonly give them the quality care thatthey deserve and want, but also tolearn and improve the quality of serv-ice and care.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry accepts

most PPO insurances, as wellas checks, cash and creditcards. They also accept CareCredit® and Chase HealthAdvance financing and willgladly give you a pre-estimateof what insurance will cover.

At Mangrove Bay Den-tistry, you will be greetedwith a warm and welcomingsmile, and you’ll be treatedlike a friend. The staff mem-bers enjoy what they do andthis positive, personable atti-tude really reflects on the

whole atmosphere at Mangrove BayDentistry. Dr. Tran’s warm andfriendly attitude makes going to thedentist a pleasure. After leaving his of-fice, you will not only gain a new den-tist but a new friend as well.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry is lo-cated at 13998 West HillsboroughAve. in Tampa, near Oldsmar at thecorner of Race Track Rd. Officehours are Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5p.m. Saturdays and evenings areavailable by appointment only. Formore information, please visitwww.MangroveBayDentistry.comor call 813-891-9898.

Mangrove Bay Dentistry provides a warm, re-laxing atmosphere.

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