Building Stronger Community Creating a Stronger Neighborhood Begins with the Small, Easy Steps

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Building Stronger Community Creating a stronger neighborhood begins with the small, easy steps. Page 4

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WOW | publisher's notes 3 How Can We Build Community? In an era where increasing amounts of community interaction occur through screens and social media, how can our neighborhoods maintain a sense of identity and cohesion? BY CHRIS BARRETT, PUBLISHER

ost young adults, when they weigh begins with a lot of small, rewarding steps purchase needed supplies in case our M the purchase of their first home, that are pretty easy to take. Check out area experiences a major storm. There is are looking for more than a way to build Karen’s cover story, beginning on page 4. no need to panic, but there is very good equity rather than pay rent. They weigh It may spark some ideas we all can use reason to be prepared. Please see page 26 the quality of schools—one of the most to make our neighborhoods even better and join Westchase Neighborhood News tangible symbols of community. But they places to call home. (the group with 7,300 members) for addi- also have an eye out for a neighborhood This edition of WOW Northwest is tional storm updates, advice and tips. in which their children may grow, play, filled with stories that reflect community. Please remember to let our valued meet friends and thrive. Some great local volunteers sent in photos advertisers know you have seen them on They are looking for a community to of the spring egg hunts they organized these pages. WOW is a non-profit charity call home. and held last month. We’re always grateful whose mission is to support local kids, Yet communities don’t occur organ- for the opportunity to share the bright, schools and charities and organize com- ically. Great communities are far more smiling faces of our youngest readers munity-building events. Its sole source of than a set of rules about landscaping or (Yes, kids love seeing themselves in revenue is WOW’s advertisers. Each time a shared assessment to pay for a pool. WOW, so never hesitate to send us your you use one and tell them you found them Successful, cohesive communities emerge stories and photos about them.). in WOW, you help keep our Northwest from hard work, much in the same way And while summer vacation has communities strong. that cherished family traditions are cre- kicked off, we share some great school Happy summer! ated and maintained. Community building news. We introduce Deer Park’s new is purposeful. principal. We also share an idea currently WOW’s Assistant Editor Karen Ring embraced by Mary Bryant Elementary – has spent a great deal of time thinking an official Kindness Certification – that all about communities and their lifeblood. schools could embrace to build a stronger While all of us are busy with work, family community on their campuses. and life, a strong community needs folks June 1 also starts Florida’s new Hurri- like you and me—folks who are not only cane Season. It’s time to educate yourself Barrett serves as WOW Publisher and Managing Editor well informed but residents who also get on your hurricane storm surge evacua- and can be reached at editor@ involved. Fortunately, community building tion zone, create an emergency plan and westchasewow.com.

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JUNE 2019 | WOW 4 WOW | cover feature Maintaining a Sense of

Community in our Neighborhoods

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Community. It is a word with dual meaning. BY KAREN RING; COVER PHOTO BY JAMES BROOME PHOTOGRAPHY

n the one hand, it is defined as “a lighting ceremony help bring neigh- “We have truly made lifelong friends O group of people living in the same bors together on a regular basis over that are like family,” Stockton added. place or having a particular characteristic the course of the year. “We organize all “That is invaluable.” in common.” On the other hand, it refers different events throughout the year from to “a feeling of fellowship with others, family events to adult only events,” said Join a group as a result of sharing common attitudes, Alisha Stockton, who heads up the neigh- From book clubs to bunco groups, interests and goals.” borhood’s social committee. “We strive to mahjong clubs to mom groups, our When a neighborhood is able to find provide something for everyone!” neighborhoods are filled with opportuni- a way to merge these two meanings – Both Highland Park and West Hamp- ties for regular interaction. If you have a creating a space where people living in ton have social committees that make it specific interest, put feelers out on your close proximity also experience a feeling possible to keep larger-scale community neighborhood Facebook page or use the of fellowship – it becomes a coveted com- events organized throughout the year. Next Door app to see if a group already munity to call home. But traditions often start small. Host an exists. If not, start your own. Social media In this fast-paced, digital age, it is easy annual pre trick-or-treating get together platforms and free software programs like to get caught up in the day-to-day and on your block or a New Year’s Eve gath- Sign Up Genius make organizing regular rely on technology as a primary source of ering around a fire pit (sans fireworks, club gatherings easier than ever. Whether communication with the outside world. of course). Sometimes it is just a matter joining an existing group or launching Research has shown, however, that a of throwing a few chairs in the driveway your own, this is a great way to meet new strong connection to our neighbors keeps and seeing who stops by – you might be people and connect with neighbors who us safer, saner, healthier and happier. surprised. have common interests. Now, more than ever, creating a sense of community in our neighborhoods is key. Introduce yourself to your Get out and about in the Thankfully we live in neighborhoods neighbors community designed with community in mind. All It might sound silly, but with people One of the simplest ways to get in of the neighborhoods served by WOW working longer hours and moving more touch with your community is to get out Northwest are taking steps to keep frequently, it is quite common for people into your community. Scott Angle, who community ties strong. But there is not to know the names of the those moved to West Hampton with his family always room for improvement. Below we living within close proximity. Introducing a year ago, has found that to be the case examine several ways neighborhoods and yourself to your neighbors not only goes in his neighborhood. “The neighbors are their residents are able to further build a long way toward fostering a sense of very active, walking and spending time their sense of community, many of which community; it is also in your best inter- with each other, making sure to keep each are currently being implemented in the ests. Neighbors are those you should be other up to date,” he noted. “Everyone Northwest neighborhoods. able to count on to keep an eye on your residing in West Hampton feels very con- house when you are out of town, let you nected and informed.” Start an annual neighborhood know when you’ve left your garage door Westwood Lakes resident, Pam Hazel, tradition open, come to your aid in the case of an also does her best to get out on a regular Nothing promotes a sense of com- emergency or, as archaic as it may sound, basis to enjoy the beauty of her neighbor- munity more than bringing the entire simply loan you a cup of sugar. And neigh- hood’s outdoor spaces – the pine trees neighborhood together in celebration. bors can often become our closest friends. and wetlands and lakes – that originally Both West Hampton and Highland Park “Most of my immediate neighbors have drew her to the neighborhood in the first have mastered this concept, each holding also been here for a long time,” stated place. Going for a regular walk, taking a regular annual gatherings that are open to Westchester resident Beth Edwards. dip in the community pool, walking the the entire community. In West Hampton “What I love the most about living here is kids to the bus stop or spending time at highlights include the annual Spring egg that old-school sense of ‘neighborhood.’ I the neighborhood park are all great ways hunt, end of school waterslide party, holi- know all my neighbors and they know me. to create connections with neighbors – day hayride and lighting of the luminaries. We’ve watched each other’s kids grow even if it is just a simple hello. Regular In Highland Park, annual events like up; we watched family pets come and go. outings mean regular encounters – any- the Spring egg hunt, around the world If we ever leave, it will be the long-time party, music festival and holiday tree neighbors that I miss the most.” >> FEATURE continues on page 6. 6 WOW | cover feature

>> FEATURE continues from page 5. events, seek local recommendations for walk and bike to local restaurants, shops, service providers, track down lost pets etc. There is so much to do right here one who walks their dog on a set schedule and stay connected to the community. within a few miles,” Stockton said. can attest to that. Some neighborhoods in our area have Address problems head on a higher walkability score than others, Give back to the community as As we mentioned above, digital plat- but all are within close proximity to a a community forms are a great way to communicate… wide range of dining options, shops and Giving back alongside your neighbors until they are not. Airing complaints about services. Coordinate with a few people on is a great way to strengthen commu- neighbors, local businesses, HOA rules or your street to set up a regular happy hour, nity connections. There are a number the board members themselves on social coffee or brunch meet up and then spread of organizations throughout area, like media rarely results in any sort of reso- the word. Healthy businesses mean Metropolitan Ministries and the Ronald lution and can often do more harm than healthy communities. McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay, good. A string of negativity on a social that encourage volunteering as a group. media does nothing but drive a wedge in Launch a community Organizing a neighborhood-wide donation the community. improvement project drive for a local charity like The Spring of As stated earlier, our neighborhoods Tampa Bay or enlisting neighbors to vie Attend a board meeting have entities in place to ensure proper for top prize in WOW’s annual Thanks- All of the neighborhoods served by maintenance; however, grabbing a few giving Food Drive are also great ways to WOW Northwest are well-maintained, fellow neighbors to launch a community bring neighbors together for a common inviting, family-friendly neighborhoods improvement project can help enhance cause. that anyone would be proud to call home. that sense of pride in the neighborhoods Much of that is due to the fact that each we call home. West Hampton residents Open the lines of has a governing body that enforces a recently applied for and successfully communication set of established rules and ensures the attained a $5,000 mini-grant through Hill- In this day and age, it is easier than proper maintenance of common areas. sborough County. They used the funds to ever to stay in touch with neighbors and Lisa Pistorino, vice president of the purchase new benches that are now used keep up to date on neighborhood happen- Mandolin Board of Directors, has been by residents throughout the community. ings. The Northwest neighborhoods use involved with her neighborhood board Neighborhoods willing to register and a variety of communication tools to keep since moving to Mandolin Reserves 13 participate in the neighborhood train- their communities connected. In Highland years ago and encourages all residents ing and application process are able to Park, Facebook is key for both resident to attend the board’s monthly meetings. apply for these grants and can use them interaction and updates on events. “We Board meetings across all of the North- in the manner they see fit. Of course, all also still rely on mailings for important west neighborhoods are open to the com- community improvement projects must issues and to encourage homeowner munity and each has a set time frame in be approved through the proper neigh- participation,” stated board member Kim which residents are able to air grievances, borhood channels. Learn more about the Matthes. “Plus of course physical boards contest fines, propose new initiatives or Hillsborough County grants at with dates posted.” make a case for a modification to existing www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/ In Westwood Lakes, a website, Face- bylaws. These meetings not only keep residents/property-owners-and-renters/ book group and sign boards offer regular residents connected to what is happening homeowners-and-neighborhoods/ updates. They also circulate a print in their communities; they give them a say taction-folder/apply-for-neighborhood- newsletter compiled by a resident to share in what is happening in their communities. mini-grant. monthly news and events. Windsor Place recently revamped Slow down Share your neighborhood news their website, which includes detailed We’ve all been there – late for a meet- with the WOW HOA information, documents and import- ing or to pick up the kids or catch a flight Over the course of the past two ant community contacts. In the future, it – but those few moments saved racing years, those of us at the WOW have truly will also house a community calendar and your car through the neighborhood just enjoyed learning more about the individ- a classified section. The community is aren’t worth the risk. Our neighborhoods ual communities that we serve and the also gearing up for a switch from a paper are where we raise our families, where residents who call those communities newsletter to a digital edition. we come for a bit of peace at the end of a home, and we hope our readers have Westchester runs an easy-to-navigate long day and where we should absolutely enjoyed learning about their neighboring website with community updates, forms feel safe. Reckless drivers set a commu- communities as well. If you have a fellow and a calendar of events. Residents also nity on edge and often deter residents resident that would be a candidate for rely on the Next Door app and, to a lesser from truly enjoying these beautiful parcels our monthly profile piece, a community degree, the neighborhood’s Facebook of land on which our neighborhoods are improvement project to share or a neigh- page. “For ‘official’ business, we have built. borhood event to promote, we want to boards at each neighborhood entrance hear from you. Sharing the things we love that announce upcoming events, be they Support local businesses about our communities helps to remind us HOA related or social,” added Edwards. Amazon and Shipt can be lifesavers, why we chose to call this area home. Whatever the means of communi- but getting out and patronizing local Thanks to all of those who took the cation available in your neighborhood, shops and restaurants not only helps time to speak with us. And thanks for taking advantage of those resources is bolster the community, it also encourages allowing WOW to be a part of your com- a great way to get questions answered interaction with others from within your munity! quickly, stay informed on upcoming neighborhood. “We love being able to

WOW | JUNE 2019 7 8 HOA | park place cdd Park Place CDD Discusses Sidewalks, Landscape Improvements and Signage Supervisors heard updates from CDD Engineer Phil Chang at the beginning of their April 17 meeting. BY MARCY SANFORD

But I would like to move on Cotswald Island, then we can see what they do with a major landscaping bed.” Supervisors ultimately voted in favor of approv- ing projects at Lake Dagny and Cotswold, re-sodding an area for the Coach Homes and trimming the trees and improving the park bench areas in Mandolin and Windsor. Supervisors tabled parking discussions until the May meeting. Howell reported that the CDD’s audit was in good shape and had been filed with the state. Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of Supervisor Erica Lavina’s request to purchase marquee signs for the Estates and Mandolin Reserves. Howell suggested that hang reported that the cost to repair structural pruning to trees around ponds they should also buy one C sidewalks in Mandolin had increased and in common areas equaling $85,000 for Windsor Townhomes but a represen- due to very large tree roots. “We’re con- total. District Manager Brian Howell said, tative for the townhomes said they had cerned about the stability of some trees “Don’t feel like you have to make a deci- discussed it and thought the sign would and have additional sidewalks that need sion today.” block the view of oncoming traffic at the to be removed.” He suggested supervisors take time exit. Supervisor Doris Cockerell voted He said a few minor issues had been to digest and consider the proposals and against the purchase because she said discovered during a routine inspection of then make a decision at the May meeting they already had someone who put signs Highland Park ponds and that he would along with the budget. up. speak to Yellowstone about getting a Supervisor Darren Booth questioned Howell informed supervisors that, quote to fix the issues. He said that he had Millennium’s playground landscaping pro- “Yellowstone was no longer in the aquat- also been working on an exhibit map of posal saying, “The complaints I’ve gotten ics business but John [Sauers], the same no parking areas and would have it for the from people have to do with dead grass guy who had been doing the work, had May meeting. and bark all over the place, not necessar- taken over and the company was now Supervisor Andrea Jackson mentioned ily the landscaping on the outside.” called Creek Preserve Aquatics.” that there were some areas in Highland Supervisors also questioned some The next CDD meeting will be May Park where the sidewalks were buckled. areas where Millennium was suggesting 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Highland Park Lake Chang agreed to inspect the sidewalks in replacing sod, pointing out that the reason House. the neighborhood the next time he was the sod was failing was because people The Park Place Community Develop- there. drove over it. “I think we should incor- ment District (CDD) covers the neighbor- Representatives from Millennium, porate this with what Phil is doing,” said hoods of Highland Park, Mandolin and the district’s landscape company, pre- Jackson. Windsor Place. sented supervisors with approximately “You did a tremendous amount of 14 proposals for landscaping renovations work,” said Jackson. “But since I just got as well as an estimate for four days of this, I would like more time to look at it.

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Northwest News and Notes We have the scoop on current news and resident accomplishments across the Northwest neighborhoods. BY KAREN RING

o you have a neighborhood event or will be working with The United States Air such a project. All Eagle projects are D special shout out you’d like to share? Force Band. Congratulations to Mr. Griffis great in their own way of course, but they Email [email protected]. on earning this prestigious honor. typically build a structure of some kind for the community. Meanwhile, mine was NEWS Highland Park Resident Earns to build an experience with our elderly,” West Hampton recently seated a new Eagle Scout Rank Jack explained. "I wanted the boys to HOA Board of Directors through election for the 2019-2020 year. The new board members are as follows: • Dave Naymick, President • Gary Phillipp, Vice President • Marty Spolarich, Secretary • John Remol, Treasurer • Devon Polo, Director • Caroline Goodrich, Director • Scott Angle, Director

SHOUT OUTS Sickles Wind Ensemble Earns Prestigious Award Sickles High School Wind Ensem- ble delivered a stellar performance at Florida State MPA in Titusville, Fla. and consequently the SHS band program was awarded the Otto Kraushaar Award, the highest distinction given by the Florida Bandmasters Association in recognition for all straight superiors at all Music Performance Assessments (marching, district, jazz and state.) This award is presented to less than one percent of high school band programs throughout Florida. Jack Moran passed his final board come away with an appreciation for our This is an enormous achievement that is a review on April 2 to earn the prestigious elderly and the wisdom they have. My reflection of the hard work and dedication rank of Eagle Scout. “I’ve been a Scout project took place around the holidays. from all of student musicians this year. in Troop 68 for four years,” Jack said. “I We sang songs for them and with them never was a cub scout so I had less time and I even had a special appearance from Sickles Band Director Selected to work on all of the requirements needed my grandpa who helped me with a duet. to Take Part in National to reach Eagle Scout as you have to reach My dad also got the group dancing with Mentor Project Eagle by age 18. I had to really focus and his didgeridoo and drums. Afterwards, we shared refreshments, traded stories and Mr. Keith Griffis, Sickles High School work hard to get it all done in time. Luck- ate and laughed. It was a great time!” Band Director, was selected by the ily, I was in a troop with great mentors Jack is pictured above with his scout- National Band Association to take part in and leaders. Not including myself, in the ing mentors and is holding a picture of his the 2019 Young Composer and Conduc- last 12 months, my troop had eight scouts former neighbor, Jim Kadyk, who inspired tor Mentor Project, which will take place attain the rank of Eagle!” Jack to join the scouts. Jim, who was also June 17-21 in Washington, D.C. During Jack completed his service project at an Eagle Scout, has since passed away the three-day event, young composer Arbor Terrace Citrus Park Senior Living. and this was Jack’s way of honoring his participants have their works rehearsed, “I was flattered that the Eagle board memory. Congratulations to Jack on his performed and recorded with the young complimented me about my choice in tremendous accomplishment. conductor participants conducting. They project, saying that I was the first to do

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12 COMMUNITY | odyssey of the mind Mary Bryant’s “Magical Mind Masters” Advance to States The elementary school’s third grade Odyssey of the Mind team recently had the privilege to go to the state competition at UCF in Orlando. BY SOPHIE FARNAN

rior to states, this diligent team their long-term problem,” said Mary Bry- P went to the regional competition ant teacher and sponsor Pamela Corkery. at Bloomingdale High School on March At the state tournament, the group was 2, where they performed their problem awarded with ninth place (out of 42 groups “Opposites Distract,” a comedic problem in their division). “They won so much about a sneaky character, silly arguments more…new friendships, learning to work and distraction from seeing the bigger so well together and feed off each other picture. The next part of the event was the and playing off each other to entertain,” spontaneous challenge, where teams were said Kimberly LaMura, parent of Victoria put on the spot with riddles and hands-on LaMura. “They had a room full of people activities. At the end of the day, they won watching them and kept an audience third place, which qualified them to move laughing.” on to the next round of competition. “I felt Odyssey of the Mind is an international Also, congratulations to Mary Bryant’s happy, proud and excited for our team,” program that gives kindergarten through fourth and fifth grade team “Terrific Time said Bella Levy, a member of the Magical college level students creative prob- Travelers” for placing third at the regional Mind Masters. lem-solving opportunities. Teams can solve competition. The members are Sean John- The other talented children on the many problems from building mechanical son, Harris Pecore, Joseph Scott, Richard team include: Caitlin Anderson, Alex devices to performing literary classics in Scott and Zander Turner. Cronin, Livia Dwyer, Ian Kam, Victoria their own way. “It’s student driven, kids LaMura and Connor Wilson. Their coach is create the costumes, the script, the scen- Sophie Farnan is a fifth grader at Mary Bryant. Elina Levy. ery, the props, anything they need at all for

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Farnell Student Recognized With Outstanding Community Service Honor A local seventh grader’s dedication to helping others has gained national attention. BY BRIE GORECKI

hen 13-year-old supply books. When W Vance Tomasi local Lee Elementary noticed one of his School suffered severe younger brothers was damage from a fire struggling to read, in 2017, read.repeat. he was immediately donated books to help inspired to help others replenish what had in the same situation. been destroyed. A few years ago, when Vance’s passion Vance was in fifth for helping others grade, he hosted a has always been in book drive with his his blood. His family friend Chase Hartman. – father, Anthony; With the help of others mother, Amanda; and in the community, the younger brothers, boys collected 500 Rocco, Tazio and books to distribute to Ollie – are so proud of low-income families. his accomplishments. Excited by what they “He’s a very old soul,” had done, the boys said Amanda. “He’s became inspired to do always loved helping even more. any way he can.” They officially medal and this past April, was awarded When he’s not started their organization, read.repeat., the silver medal. Last month, Vance was collecting books, Vance plays tuba in the launching a website and Facebook page invited by Prudential to attend a cere- band at Farnell, participates in Boy Scouts to help reach out to a wider audience, and mony in Washington D.C., which recog- and chess club, is a soccer goalie for the working with the Hillsborough County nized America’s top youth volunteers. Out Tampa Bay United Rowdies and still man- School System to distribute used books. of 102 students across the country, Vance ages to be an honor roll student. “Vance is As their organization expanded, so did was one of 10 to receive a gold medal and a great kid,” said Farnell principal Dr. Tim their distribution. In addition to sending named one of their National Honorees – Binder. “The work he does, he does with books to local schools and hospitals, the highest level of achievement awarded a lot of humility. He’s very humble and a Vance and Chase were sending books by the organization. model citizen.” to all 50 states, including a book drive in In addition to the Prudential Spirit Vance’s goal is to continue helping Washington D.C. and Little Free Libraries of Community Award, Vance has also others as much as he can and he said that across the country. They even sent books received several other awards and grants, when he grows up, he wants to work in to children in Africa. Although their main including the Community Hero of Tomor- the medical field. goal was to help get books in the hands row by the Lightning Foundation/Tampa The impact that read.repeat. has had of those who needed them, another main Bay Lightning, where he received a on others in the community and nation- focus of theirs was to help the environ- $25,000 grant to give to a nonprofit of his wide is only growing stronger. Book drives ment. By collecting used books, they choice and another $25,000 to go toward and collections are always encouraged were able to recycle and reuse, instead of a scholarship. He used his nonprofit grant and Vance and Chase are more than waste. to donate 25,000 books to be used in sum- happy to take any books off your hands As their donations grew, the boys mer reading packs for students in reading that will help others learn and love to gained recognition for their work and programs in Hillsborough County schools. read. Though they’ve received numerous were soon receiving local and national He even got the chance to spend some grants and awards, the outcome of every- awards for their community service. The time with the team and meet the players. thing they’ve done is what makes Vance Prudential Sprit of Community Awards Through the numerous grants and the most proud. “I love seeing the happy is the largest youth recognition program donations that read.repeat. has received, faces of the kids.” based solely on volunteer community over 95,000 books have been donated To learn more about read.repeat. and service. Created in 1995, it honors select to more than 200 schools, hospitals, how you can help, visit readrepeat.org or middle and high school students in all libraries and group homes across the find them on Facebook. 50 states. In 2017, Chase was awarded a country. Another 60,000 books have silver medal for his work with read.repeat. been donated to local Title I elementary In 2018, Vance was awarded the bronze schools that don’t have enough funding to

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16 COMMUNITY | deer park principal

New Deer Park Principal Aims to Build on the School’s Success While children and their parents are enjoying the summer break, Edith Lefler, newly appointed principal for Deer Park Elementary, is gearing up for a whole new year. BY LISA STEPHENS

really helped her students. You see so much growth at that learn the English age!” she said. language. From there, she went to Town & Moving to Country Elementary. In 2007, she was Tampa during her offered the principal position at Twin fifth grade year Lakes Elementary and she took the was a challenge. opportunity. As principal, she has not At that time, her allowed herself to be removed from stu- favorite subjects dents. “I’m pretty involved in the class- in school were art rooms,” she explained. and math. She often finds herself jumping right It was during in with the teachers to teach the lessons her years at Jeffer- being presented in the classrooms. “I son High School haven’t removed myself from that. As that she met high a principal, your teachers become your school sweetheart, classroom,” she said. Henry. Henry and To motivate teachers, she involves she continued them in the decision-making process. “I dating throughout really value teachers and I involve them high school and in the decisions we need to make when it beyond until they comes to meeting the needs of our kids,” married years she explained. later. After high To meet each child where they’re school she went at and to help them reach their highest to work for J.C. potential is her goal when it comes to Penney in their helping each child grow. portrait depart- As she leaves Twin Lakes Elementary, ment. “I worked Lefler said she will truly miss the strong in their LifeTouch sense of community at the school. “My Portrait Program,” staff is a family here and I’ll miss knowing or Lefler, the upcoming school year she said. the history of the kids here,” she shared. F will bring new students, new parents She continued in this career path for However, she looks forward to meet- and a whole new school for her. Fortu- more than eight years and worked her ing new families and children at Deer Park nately for parents of children attending way up into their management program. Elementary and to continuing the sense of Deer Park, Lefler brings many years of When she tired of the retail environment, community already established there. “I experience with her as she begins a new she decided to switch careers. “In that want to continue the success they’ve had chapter of her career in the Hillsborough career, I trained other people and worked at the school,” she said. County educational system. with children as well,” she explained. “I Lefler looks forward to seeking Lefler is a product of that very system. decided I wanted to become a teacher,” opportunities to bring the school to the “My parents immigrated from Cuba and she said. next level and to meet the needs of the I grew up in a Spanish-speaking house- With that decision, she enrolled at children through technology and new hold,” she shared. University of South Florida (USF) to teaching methods. She recalled learning most of her obtain her degree. Husband Henry is now Welcome, Edith Lefler, to our com- English language skills by watching Assistant Principal at Walker Elementary munity! We’re looking forward to learning “Sesame Street” on TV and learning the School. Together, they have two children: and growing with you as our new princi- language from her older sister. Once she a daughter, 15, and a son, 18. pal at Deer Park Elementary. entered kindergarten, she recalls really Her first position with Hillsborough learning the English language from her County was at Lee Magnet Elementary schoolmates and her teacher. “I loved School. “I liked the age of elementary playing ‘school’,” she said. This, she said,

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813-949-2114 Serving Westchase COMMUNITY | highland park egg hunt 21 22 COMMUNITY | mompreneur Helping the Transition from Helpless to Hopeful This Westwood Lakes resident turned her pain into hope for others. BY BRIE GORECKI

hen Laura Gilstrap and her husband, Justin, were married W in 2013, they knew that they definitely wanted to become parents. Just one month after their wedding, Laura was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), which is the leading cause of infertility in the world. She was told that she would never have children naturally. They were devastated but determined to try to have a child. “Over the next four years, I endured multiple surgeries, hundreds of shots, countless doctor appointments, and more tears than I care to remember,” said Laura. In 2017, after lots of strength and determination, the Gilstraps learned that they were finally pregnant with their baby girl. Wanting to help other women in her same position, she decided to turn her career into a business that catered to other women who were dealing with infertility and began LG Nutrition in 2015. Prior to becoming a registered dietician, Laura was working as a sales rep for a major dental insurance company. Although

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she loved the company, she wasn’t passionate about what she work as hard as she can on time management to balance work was doing and decided to put herself back through school. She life and mom life. Her daughter, Logan, is now 16 months old and obtained a degree in Human Nutrition through the University attends preschool while Laura is working with clients. She also of Alabama and completed her internship through Iowa State credits her husband for being a huge help. “He comes home from and The University of Ghana in Africa, where she spent a work and jumps right into the nightly routine.” month studying childhood and community nutrition. She’s now They also love getting out and enjoying the area, frequenting a licensed registered dietician and nutritionist and founded LG places like The Grind, Craft Street Kitchen and Tampa Bay Brew- Nutrition on the principle that food is medicine. “I truly believe ing Company. that the body can heal through the Laura loves so much about her power of food.” job, especially when she gets to watch Although one of her biggest women transition from helpless to goals is to help women dealing with hopeful. She said that clients also infertility, Laura also works with become friends, and loves being all types of people—couples, men, invited to baby showers and being one adolescents, and those who need help of the first ones they call when they with weight management. She obtains learn they’re pregnant. Working with an extensive health history, reviews women after they get pregnant is also goals, addresses their condition and a big factor of her job. “My services then develops a plan to help restore are so much more than ‘eat this, not homeostasis, improve desired fertility that,’” she said, “I help them feel less outcomes, and regain hormone alone during their journey.” control. A majority of her clients also Each time one of her clients suffer from PCOS, which is an area of specialty for her. “With this reaches their goal, it becomes a memorable experience for Laura. population, I focus on tight glucose control, low glycemic index Knowing that she sets the groundwork for someone to succeed food consumption, and address insulin sensitivity.” is priceless to her. “Infertility can rip all sense of hope from your She also works with clients to address inflammation, since soul. It leaves you feeling isolated and inferior to other women, typical acute inflammation is a necessary component for cellular but when I get messages from clients telling me they ovulated for repair during ovulation and chronic inflammation is detrimental the first time ever, I know everything I’m doing is worth it.” to homeostasis and can cause imbalances in the body. For more information on Laura’s services, visit lgnutritioncon- Laura is extremely passionate about what she does, but her sulting.com. first and foremost priority is being a wife and mom. She tries to 24 COMMUNITY | wow evacuation map WOW Offers Annual Evacuation Map Last October, Category 5 Hurricane Matthew slammed into the Florida Panhandle. BY CHRIS BARRETT, PUBLISHER

t was the most powerful hurricanes, residents should to computer models to view tracks of Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council I hurricane to hit the state comply with all county evacu- different computer models cited by the Emergency Management guide offers Hurricane Center’s site and read Dr. Jeff valuable tips on post-disaster repairs. since Hurricane Andrew; por- ation notices. Masters’ fascinating, in-depth analysis of It also clears up misconceptions about tions of the Panhandle are still Remember to stock up on storm information and forecasting. homeowners’ insurance, which does not cover hurricane storm surge flooding. reeling from the impact. hurricane supplies. You need Weather.com: Hurricane Westchase area homeowners should Hurricane season runs to be able to manage a week therefore consider the annual purchase June through November. An in your home without water Central (costing roughly $450) of an additional https://weather.com flood insurance policy to protect their average season has 12 named and without power—and that properties. This Weather Channel site is filled with storms, six hurricanes and two means without a refrigerator top-flight graphics, maps and dramatic, major hurricanes, with activity or stove. anxiety-sparking weather coverage with Hurricane Evacuation peaking in September. an enjoyable dose of storm trivia. Assessment Tool Online https://maps.hillsboroughcounty. How to prepare? Hurricane Links Florida Division of org/HEAT/HEAT.html If you receive WOW Emergency Management The county’s Hurricane Evacuation www.floridadisaster.org Assessment Tool allows you to plug in Northwest, you live in a National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov The Florida Division of Emergency your street address to determine your hurricane evacuation zone. In Management offers a helpful site to aid home’s specific evacuation zone and the The National Hurricane Center’s site you in the development of a hurricane nearest public storm shelters. preparation for Florida’s storm posts expected storm trajectories and plan—and your supply list. Click on Plan season, WOW’s Hurricane updates that are used by all local weather and Prepare. Florida Health Evacuation Zone Map appears forecasters. It’s updated at 5 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily. http://www.floridahealth.gov/ on the following pages. Tampa Bay Regional Log onto Florida Health’s site and search All of these zones can Weather Underground Planning Council for Hurricane and Hurricane Information experience hurricane storm https://www.wunderground. Fact Sheets. You’ll find helpful links http://www.tbrpc.org/tampa- regarding building a storm kit and surges. As storm surge is, com/hurricane/ bay-hurricane-and-disaster- addressing children’s anxieties about by far, the biggest killer in Click on the Weather Underground’s links planning-guide/ storms. COMMUNITY | wow evacuation map 25

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JUNE 2019 | WOW 28 COMMUNITY | kindness certification Mary Bryant Earns Kindness Certification Mary Bryant Elementary recently became a kindness certified school through the national organization Kids For Peace. BY SOPHIE FARNAN

n order to accomplish this, students posted a request for 1,000 rocks on I participated in “The Great Kindness donorschoose.org and painted each rock Challenge.” During this school-wide with her kids Sean and Ali. Every student event, kindergarten through second was given a rock they could decorate with grade students had to complete at least positive quotes and drawings, and all of five challenges, for example, smiling at the rocks were placed in a rock garden someone, learning someone else’s name on campus. Children could give others a or picking up trash around the campus. kindness rock to cheer them up (or just for Third through fifth graders had to com- no reason). “It makes me feel so good,” plete a minimum of 10 challenges, such as said Ms. Zavatsky, who was even given a complimenting five people, making a wish kindness rock by a student.” It’s rewarding for a child in another country or making to feel like some students are really taking a new friend. “It’s a national campaign to your message and applying it to their life. spread community and school kindness,” If what I do can touch one student, I’ve said Ms. Jessica Zavatsky, school coun- done my job.” selor at Bryant. “It’s starting the founda- (some of the quotes written by students) Not only can Mary Bryant be kindness tion to build a culture of kindness. It’s the and the National Elementary Honor Soci- certified, but so can other schools! Go to building blocks really, to get the students ety does service projects year-round. KidsforPeaceGlobal.org and register. It’s to start thinking about others.” Another activity the school partici- very easy to do. The organization will then Aside from the Great Kindness Chal- pated in was making “kindness rocks.” email you an entire tool book full of songs, lenge, Mary Bryant puts in a lot of effort Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Cheryl Kloehn activities and countless other resources. to do kindness activities all year long. introduced the idea and it was made Kindness books are read to the students, school wide by Ms. Zavatsky. Mrs. Kloehn Sophie Farnan is a fifth grader at Mary Bryant quotes are read on the morning show daily Elementary.

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30 COMMUNITY | northwest q and a Northwest Q&A: Garage Sales This month we asked residents, “How do you feel about community garage sales?” By Phil Dean

Julio Chiong SHEFFIELD Peter Jessoy Jieun Digiacomo with We participate every three or four WESTWOOD LAKES Nathan Yoon and Leol years, mostly to get rid of the stuff I’m not a big fan but I understand Jung the kids have outgrown or don’t why it’s done and I know I just have SHEFFIELD play with anymore. New sports to go with the flow. My main objec- equipment is expensive so it’s great tion is the traffic. I’m sure 99 percent I think the community garage sales when you can pass things along that Erguin Capote of the people coming in from outside are great. I love them. This is the your kids have used and enjoyed to WESTCHESTER the community are fine but I would second time for us. It’s a good kids that are just starting out. I like way to sell things your kids have We’ve never participated in the rather it just be for residents. I to check out what others are selling. community garage sale but I think understand that there are times outgrown. Friends bring things over My best purchase was a few years and the kids set up a lemonade it is a great way to sell things you when you want to or need to get rid ago when I found a really nice set of don’t need anymore and in the of things, but every community has stand and sell cookies. It’s fun for grilling tools with the Florida State them and it is a good way to teach process help someone who can a web page and if residents were logo on them. They’d never even use them but may not have a lot able to list what they were selling, them about business, how to make been taken out of the box. I think I change, and how to talk with adults. of money. I look at as a way to be or things that they needed, it would paid five dollars and I use them all kind to others. We try not to buy a be a more efficient way to link They set up the store and get to the time. keep the money they make. I don’t lot of stuff. We buy what we need buyers and sellers, and you wouldn’t and when we’re done with it, we have to wait for the next sale, which like the traffic but it only happens once a year so it’s not too bad. look for ways to reuse it or give it might be months away. to charity. I am an amateur artist and I’m always looking for ways to incorporate things we already have into my new pieces.

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32 COMMUNITY | home of the month Home of the Month: 10358 Lightner Bridge Drive

These Bridges residents gave their home a personal and updated look. BY BRIE GORECKI

hen Adam and Andi Taylor moved into their two- W story home on Lightner Bridge Drive eight years ago, it was just the two of them along with their labra- dor, Ace. Today they share that space with their 4-and- a-half-year-old daughter, Abbi, and their 2-year-old twins, Anderson and Alex- ander, making things feel a bit tighter. Between being within walking distance to local spots and not wanting to move away from their neighbors, the Taylors decided to renovate instead of move to a larger home. Over the past several years, they’ve renovated most of the house, including the driveway, roof, windows, kitchen and half bathroom. Their most recent renovation was their master bathroom, which Andi said had a very poor layout. “The toilet faced the vanity mirror which was awkward at best when sharing the space.” The shower was too small and the showerhead was too low for Adam. There was a half wall between the vanity and the tub near the tub faucet, making it difficult to access and clean. The tub was also an old Jacuzzi style tub that took up a lot of space. The vanity, which had an off-white formica countertop and black cabinets, was large and not very efficient. marily use subcontractors since sometimes they aren’t licensed or Aside from a plumbing issue that took about five months to insured. Since they had already done a good amount of renova- resolve, the entire renovation, which also included structural tions, they’ve learned which questions to ask, such as asking for and electrical changes, took eight weeks to complete. The main the credentials and contact information for all the subs. “I also structural change was the installation of a toilet closet. They also make it clear that we have small children so safety, cleanliness, increased the shower size by a few feet and installed a more free- and unnecessary loudness during naps are important as we have standing tub. They installed a smaller vanity and added a tower to live through this process,” said Andi. between the sinks and a cabinet over the toilet for extra storage In addition to all they’ve done, the Taylors are still making space. The walls, which were once seafoam green, were painted some changes to their house, such as remodeling the guest bath- a light grey. The old cabinets went from black to a soft grey and room, installing new glass double front doors, and are installing white tile covers the shower wall and the area framing the tub. a custom murphy bed in their guest room. Making all these They also added a unique chandelier above the tub for a modern changes can be a lot of work, but the Taylors love how they’ve look. The lighter colors and new lighting now open up the bath- been able to help make their home more efficient for their family room and make the space appear larger. of five. When searching for a contractor, the Taylors decided to go For more information about this remodel or if you have any through personal recommendations from friends who had similar questions for the homeowners, contact me at brie.gorecki@gmail. work done. They learned to be mindful of companies who pri- com.

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34 COMMUNITY | profile The Library’s Extra Special Friend Newly appointed president of Friends of the Library, June Valva is ready and willing to continue to serve the Maureen B. Gauzza Library in a way that would make the founder of the library very proud. BY LISA STEPHENS

hen Valva saw a sign W at the library seeking volunteers, she made the call. That was 14 years ago. “I called Maureen [Gauzza] and I’m still here,” she said. Originally from New York, Valva explained that her love for words and books came at a very early age. “My dad taught me to read at age 3. That instilled a love of reading and that’s how I got into books,” she explained. Later, To Kill a Mockingbird became her favorite book and English and history became her favorite subjects in school. This led her to major in English and history in college. After college, she took a position with Met Life insurance company. Her husband’s career took them to live in Canada for a while before they moved to Flor- part in classes offered. “There will be Bucks, which can be used towards the ida, where they found their home in Har- more than 20 programs offered through purchase of books at the bookstore and bor Links in 2000. Her children, James our summer themed “The Universe” you’re also entitled to enter the book sales and Sarah, attended Alonso High School. programs,” she said. earlier than the general public. It was during that time that she became Classes will vary from science Volunteers, she said, are what the interested in serving at our local library. programs to drumming circles, Tai Chi, Friends of the Library needs most! “We’re “Maureen was a great personal friend as computer and electronic events and more. looking for authors in the neighborhood, well as a friend of the library. She really For the creative residents, several arts and college professors and teens as well. cared about this community and was a big craft classes for tweens and teens will also Schedules can be flexible as they need believer in giving back to the community,” be offered. volunteers during the day and evening Valva said. Valva explained that she had Are you the techy type? The Hive hours. For teens seeking volunteer hours enjoyed the many resources the library media center will offer opportunities for for high school, this opportunity does offered and wanted to volunteer. you to create and explore on their 3D qualify for Bright Futures hours as well. Initially she joined Friends of the printer and tech classes. As Friends President, Valva has a clear Library and shelved books. She later Also funded by the Library Friends is personal goal. “I want to bring the library became treasurer of the group. This role the bronze artwork displayed throughout and what we have to offer to everybody required her to make deposits and keep the library. The artist for these pieces is in the community. I think it’s the best kept an eye on expenses and budgets for the the same artist whose work is on display secret of Tampa Bay!” she said. “I live in library. In March of 2019, she became in the nearby Westfield Citrus Park mall. this community with the amenities that president of the group and still serves as “We commissioned this artist for the include pools, parks and tennis courts.” treasurer as well. “My current job,” she pieces we wanted here at the library,” Valva wants residents of Westchase and said, “is to coordinate the activities and Valva explained. the Northwest to consider our library and community outreach via Facebook and How do they fund these programs and all its programs a valuable part of our tables at local events, quarterly library more? According to Valva, it’s all funded special community. sales and some Barnes & Noble events. through book sales, private donations, Thank you, June Valva, for serving our Donations, she explained, fund the corporate donations and Friends member- community through your volunteer hours many programs our library has to offer ship fees. For just $10 a year, she encour- at Maureen B. Gauzza Library! local residents. From babies to seniors, ages Westchase residents to become a the Maureen B. Gauzza Library has member of Friends of the Library to help WOW Profile writer Lisa Stephens is always something for everyone. As summer support library programming. Couples looking for interesting residents to profile. She can approaches, there will be many more can join for $20 and families for just $25 be contacted at [email protected]. opportunities for local residents to take a year. Membership entitles you to Book

WOW | JUNE 2019 COMMUNITY | profile 35 36 COMMUNITY | news submissions WOW Northwest Wants Your News

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ut Sprouts Corporate Communica- The center is off to a nice start with B tions Manager Diego Romero said it the announcement of Sprouts as its main will be a while before residents can shop tenant. Sprouts has its own product line of at the store. “We are expanding in Florida organic, staple and specialty items as well very quickly and estimate we will be open- as an in-house butcher. “Sprouts makes ing nine stores in the state,” he stated. healthy living affordable for everyone,” “We’ve been announcing as soon as we Romero said. “We focus on fresh produce sign the lease.” and our store is able to offer something But, he said, the store here will not for everyone. The Westchase store will open until sometime in 2020. have the latest enhanced layout with an The new store will be located in the construction is expected to begin at the expanded deli and service counter space.” shopping center at the corner of Shel- end of September or beginning of October. He said a store scheduled to open later don Road and Linebaugh Avenue. The “Westchase is an amazing area with a this summer in New Port Richey is the Sweetbay supermarket has been empty great sense of community. It’s a wonderful only other Sprouts in the area right now there for many years now but Waverly LLC place to live and raise a family with its low with the new layout. of California, the owners of the property, crime rate, parks and great schools,” said Part of the center is currently home to have big plans for the center. the company’s spokesperson. “It is our My Gym, Select Physical Therapy, Focus A spokesperson for the company intent to provide an upscale shopping cen- Nails and Supercuts and owned by a said that they will be demolishing the old ter experience providing convenience for different company than Waverly as is the Sweetbay supermarket store and rebuild- the Westchase residents with uses that are land at the front corner of the center that ing a new store for Sprouts as well as consistent with and reflect the Westchase was formerly home to a 7-Eleven. three additional buildings, one adjacent to lifestyle. Uses being targeting include food, Sprouts, one fronting Linebaugh and one financial services, boutique fitness and a Photo from Sprouts.com fronting Sheldon. If all goes as planned drop off dry-cleaner with a drive thru.”

40 COMMUNITY | thankful for neighbor June’s Irish 31 Great Neighbor Winner: Karen Diaz June’s winner of the Thankful for Your Neighbor Contest is an 18-year Radcliffe resident whose neighbor described her as Radcliffe’s Rock. BY CHRIS BARRETT, PUBLISHER

aren Diaz was nominated by “That’s so sweet,” Karen responded K neighbor Nancy Seligsohn, who when told of her neighbors’ kind words. wrote, “She is dropping everything on “It’s completely unexpected.” Saturday to help me with my mom's When asked what motivates her service... she is truly a mensch!” Nancy to be a generous neighbor, Karen added, “Karen also helps our neigh- responded, “You just try to help out borhood by coordinating our Bunco people and treat them like you want gatherings!” to be treated. It’s what you learn in Emily Harkins seconded the nom- Kindergarten.” ination. “Karen is the best neighbor Thanks to Karen Diaz for being ever. From cayenne pepper to mustard, such a great neighbor! As the result, to the game of Clue...she’s always there she won a $50 gift certificate to Irish when we need something.” Emily 31, courtesy of Irish 31. added, “She is always my reminder of when we need to go outside and watch with an avocado in it! I guess you could NOMINATE A GOOD NEIGHBOR! Do you know the planets and shuttle launches, etc. And say she’s Radcliffe’s Rock.” a good neighbor who should be recognized for my hockey and football support partner Lana Conrad also endorsed the kindness, helpfulness or their community spirit? (as you know it isn’t easy to be a Tampa nomination. “Karen Diaz in Radcliffe is You can nominate them on the Irish 31 Thankful sports fan. Lol). And she says that it’s bad the super bowl party queen, carpool mom for your Neighbor Contest post, which appears on Westchase Neighborhood News on Facebook on juju to send back an empty dish, so the and always ready to help you solve a the last Thursday of every month. other day she sent back my casserole dish problem!”

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NBA Player and Former Sickles Standout to Host Basketball Camp Ever wanted to learn basketbll skills from an NBA player? Here’s your chance. BY JOEY JOHNSTON

ormer Sickles High School basketball Sickles boys basketball coach Mike Tampa. In his lone Sickles season, he F standout John Henson, a seven-year Weaving said he’s on the camp staff—and averaged 17.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and veteran of the Milwaukee Bucks and all of his Gryphons players will help—but 6.1 blocked shots per game. Henson was Cleveland Cavaliers, is returning to Tampa emphasized that it’s a hands-on experi- recognized as a Parade All-American and to hold a two-day camp for youth players ence for Henson. McDonald’s All-American. The John Henson Skills Camp ($100 He’s not just an NBA figurehead. Hen- He signed with the University of North cost) is June 22-23 (Saturday-Sunday) son will run the drills and oversee all the Carolina, where he was a two-time ACC from 9 a.m. to 3 Defensive Player p.m. All camp- of the Year. As a ers (incoming Tar Heel junior, grades 3-9) will before skipping receive lunch his final season and a T-shirt. For to declare for information, call the NBA Draft, (727) 735-4935. he averaged Henson is running 13.7 points, 9.9 the camp in con- rebounds and 2.9 junction with local blocks per game. coach Jordan Fair. Henson has The event shown flashes of was shifted to the brilliance in the gymnasium at NBA—includ- Martinez Middle ing a 17-point, School, 5601 W. 25-rebound, Lutz Lake Fern seven-block game Rd., because the Sickles High gym is competition (one-on-one, three-on-three, as a rookie — and hopes to continue his undergoing summer renovations. five-on-five). upward trajectory next season. “I love Tampa—it has been my home “John still relates to his time at Sickles, But this offseason, which has included and it’s where I want to be—so I want to loves Tampa and wants to give back to a stint volunteering at a local mid- keep active in the community,’’ Henson the community,’’ Weaving said. “He’s dle-school basketball league, has been said. “It’s a way to give back and maybe interested in helping with some schol- focused on giving back. spark something inside the kids, get them arship opportunities for less-fortunate “When you’re a young kid, being interested in basketball. Any time you can kids. He wants to promote basketball and around an NBA player or a professional give someone a goal, while encouraging impart some of his knowledge. means a lot,’’ Henson said. “I know I them to keep up their grades and stay out “I think it’s an incredible opportunity would’ve cherished something like that. I of trouble, it’s a good thing.’’ for any kid interested in basketball. How never really had that kind of opportunity. Henson, 6-foot-11, 219 pounds, was many chances do you get to work that “When kids see someone from their the NBA Draft’s 14th overall selection in closely with an NBA player? I’m excited hometown playing in the NBA, maybe 2012, going to the Milwaukee Bucks. Last for our players, too, because they’ll be that will encourage them to shoot for December, after injuring his wrist in the learning from John. They’ll learn the drills the highest goals. We’ll give them lots of season’s 14th game, he was part of a trade John does and they’ll know they’re good encouragement for basketball and other that sent him to the Cavaliers. He spent ones because look where it took John.’’ things in life. I think it’s going to be great the remainder of the season rehabilitating In 2008-09, Henson was a senior when fun for them and for us, too.’’ and still hasn’t suited up for Cleveland. he moved with his family from Texas to

WOW | JUNE 2019 COMMUNITY | basketball camp 43 44 COMMUNITY | davidsen middle Davidsen Celebrates Year End Successes Our Dragons worked very hard all year long and their dedication really shone in the classroom, on the stage and on the field!BY CAROLYN REYNOLDS

ay was filled M with outstanding performances by the Davidsen Music Depart- ment. The Symphonic and Jazz Bands, directed by Stacey Jones, held their concert on May 6 at Sickles High School. The orchestra, directed by Dean Donataccio, held their spring concert on May 9 at Alonso High School. The chorus, directed by Judy Romera, presented “Hairspray!” on April 26 at three packed performances at Davidsen. Their spring concert was April 29 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The Davidsen Idol schoolwide competition was held on Friday, May 3. Attendees enjoyed an evening with some very talented Dragons. Congratulations to the top 10 and the final three! The Davidsen Middle School National Junior Honor Society welcomed 52 new members at the Induction Ceremony held on May 8. Congratulations to all! Congratulations to the 2018-19 Davidsen Boys’ Flag Football Team for a hard-fought season and playoff performance. Go, Dragons! The 2018-19 Davidsen Middle School PTSA Board celebrated the end of a very active school year on May 15. Countless events, programs, fundraisers and volunteer hours made Davidsen a fun place for our students to learn and grow. Thanks to all who served, but especially our outgoing president, Tania Baumhover, for her leadership over the past two years. For those who would like to be part of this outstanding group of parent volunteers in the

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very one of you had an impact on keeping Deer Park a cut Gold Plus Ranger Sponsors: Accattato & Co. Real Estate, E above the rest. We would like to highlight our sponsors who Children’s Medical Center, Durrett Orthodontics, Goodnight helped us keep many programs free for our Rangers. Please visit Orthodontics, Larsen’s Pool & Spa and West Tampa Wolves. these businesses to show appreciation of their support of our Fifth Grade Sponsors: Domino’s (Rand Family), Ice Cream school! Theory, Larsen’s Pool & Spa and PDQ. Friends of Deer Park Sponsors: Impact Martial Arts, Pedi- Want to get a jump start on next year? As the new PTA board, atric Dentistry of Westchase, Victory Gymnastics and West Park new principal and school staff connect and collaborate over the Animal Hospital summer, they will post information periodically on the school Green Ranger Sponsor: Westchase Jazzercise website (http://deerpark.mysdhc.org), the PTA website (http:// Gold Ranger Sponsors: Bivens Orthodontics, Burn Boot www.deerparkpta.org) and on Facebook (“Deer Park Elemen- Camp, Dental Wellness of Westchase, Gymnastics & Dance of tary PTA” page plus the “Deer Park Elementary Families-Tampa Tampa, Lice Away Today, Mathnasium of Westchase and West- Florida” group). chase Music School We hope you enjoy the summer break and look forward to seeing you in August!

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2019-20 academic year, please email [email protected]. Thanks to our Eighth Grade Committee Chair, Sandy Anderson, and her team for creating a beautiful Eighth Grade Dance on May 18. “Moonlight and Masquerade,” held at Davidsen, was enjoyed by all. Best wishes to our eighth grade students as they commence their high school careers. Fly high, Dragons! DMS offers a year-round food their uniforms, DMS will accept all clean, gently used uniforms, pantry for Dragon families in need of a helping hand. If you’d like including band uniforms, for the clothes closet. Please take your to donate non-perishable food items, you may drop them at the donations to the front office. front office at any time. For more information on any Davidsen Middle School pro- Davidsen Middle will continue the mandatory uniform policy grams or events, email [email protected] and be sure for the 2019-20 school year. If your Dragons have outgrown to “like” Davidsen Middle School PTSA on Facebook.

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that Mike is also a hearts and helping hands, complete with a cancer survivor. rakes, shovels, gloves and shrub trimmers. Mike recently found They also surprised him with a chicken out his cancer, coop, as Mike mentioned he has an inter- melanoma, is back, est in owning his own chickens again. and has spent this Being Scouts, the boys are taught that spring undergoing a good turn is an act of kindness, not chemotherapy and just something you do because it is good radiation treatments manners. We hope you are as proud of at Moffitt. our boys as we are, and this summer we In April Mike challenge you to do a good turn yourself happened to men- for someone in need. tion he was having Best of luck to you, Mike. We know trouble keeping up we speak for the community when we say, the maintenance of “You’re in our prayers.” his yard, so Troop 9 If you are interested in learning more ver the years, Mike Chapman has and Pack 46 enthu- about the Boy Scouts, please email Bob O been many things to Westchase Pack siastically arranged to go to Mike’s house Phifer at [email protected] 46 Cub Scouts, including a Den Leader, and help him clean it up. Meeting at St. or Elizabeth Stoddard at elizabethistod- a Pack Master, and currently a Pack Marks Church on Saturday, April 27, the [email protected]. Trainer. But what you might not know is boys caravanned to Mike’s home with full KIDS & EDUCATION | scouts 49

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New Arrivals The Stork Club Residents who have not received or who have The Westchase Stork Club is honored to be part of the celebration of your new arrival. misplaced a New Arrivals form to fi ll out to ensure To have a Westchase stork greet both mom publication of a birth announcement in WOW and baby home from the hospital, please should e-mail their announcements to editor@ do the following: westchasewow.com. High resolution photos may As soon as your baby arrives, please 1 call a Stork Club Representative (see be e-mailed to that same address for possible the names and numbers at the end of this article). If your call goes to voicemail, please publication here. leave the address and sex of the baby in your message.

To announce the arrival of your new 2 baby in the WOW, please email the Park Pavilion Reservations information to the WOW editor or fill out the birth announcement form you receive Reservations for the pavilions at both Baybridge Park and Glencliff when your stork is delivered. You may scan Park are taken by the Westchase Community Development District’s and email it to editor@ westchasewow.com (CDD) fi eld offi ce. The fi eld offi ce can be reached at 920-4268. or fax it to WOW at 200-7073. Please e-mail a high resolution photo of your newborn to editor@ westchasewow.com. STORK CLUB CONTACTS Please use the phone number listed below your neighborhood to contact a member of the Stork Club to welcome your new arrival. PATTY KWIATKOWSKI 749-6662 | [email protected] Bennington, Glencliff, Glenfield, The Estates, Harbor Links, Saville Row, Woodbay and Wycliff LESLIE MCCLUSKIE 857-7822 | [email protected] Berkeley Square, The Enclave, Keswick Forest, Radcliffe and The Shires GINGER PERKINS 810-8325 | [email protected] The Vineyards and Non-gated West Park Village NANCY MARCIANO Residents are asked to inform all guests to park in ways that do not 475-6604 | [email protected] obstruct traffic, driveway egress or access to mailboxes. Residents mak- Abbotsford, Castleford, Chelmsford, The Greens and Gated West ing reservations for Baybridge Park on the weekends are encouraged to Park Village inform guests that plentiful parking exists in the Village Swim and Tennis BETH CUPARI parking lot on Parley Drive in West Park Village. The pedestrian tunnel 363-7802 | [email protected] will lead them to the park. Brentford, The Bridges, Kingsford and Stamford All residents are reminded to take their overflow garbage home with them as animals in the park will rip open and distribute any trash left If no response in two days, call: behind. NANCY GEROVAC, CHAIRPERSON 814-2266 | [email protected]

WOW | JUNE 2019 KIDS & EDUCATION | moms club 51 MOMS Club of Westchase Springs into May

The MOMS Club had a wonderful May! BY KELLY WALTON

e started the month with our W Mother’s Day play date at High- land Park. Then we celebrated each other at our Moms Morning Out with brunch at Mother's, took a tour of our police station, welcomed our new members with brunch at Baybridge Park, and enjoyed lunch out at Culver’s. Our philanthropy for May was a monetary donation and a clothing drive for The Spring, which is a shelter and rehabilitation for women of domestic violence. June will be a monetary donation to Oldsmar Cares and a book drive for the little free library in West Park Village. The MOMS Club is a large, well organized, successful group that bring which means the current board members board of mothers the best of luck and mothers together in the area and assist are stepping down to let new members know they will have an incredible year. in the community. When I first joined, I lead. Our new board members are: Jadie If you are a mom or a mom-to-be never knew that there was an active board Heberlein, president; Michelle Landes, wanting to get connected to this wonder- that reached out to new members, set up vice president; Anja Herrlich, treasurer, ful group, please visit, www.momsclub- playdates and events for families to attend Diana Morande, secretary; and Heather westchase.com. Interested in becoming a as well as moms nights out, monthly Campbell, membership. The MOMS Club member but not ready to commit? Attend charity events and much more. Each is such an amazing organization and I an event before joining. We’re sure that year the MOMS Club is lucky enough to have been so blessed to be a member of you will want to continue your mother- introduce a new board every summer, the board for the past year. I wish this new hood journey with us.

JUNE 2019 | WOW 52 KIDS & EDUCATION | alonso lacrosse Ravens Celebrate Successful Lax Season Boys lacrosse at Alonso High School once was a question mark. BY JOEY JOHNSTON

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WOW | JUNE 2019 KIDS & EDUCATION | alonso lacrosse 53 54 KIDS & EDUCATION | flag football champs Alonso and Robinson Notch State Flag Football Championships Hillsborough County again was recognized as the capital of Florida high-school flag football on May 11. BY JOEY JOHNSTON

The Knights cheered for the Ravens. Ravens coach Matt Hernandez and Knights coach Josh Saunders became best of friends while growing together in the sport and helping each other to promote it. “The kids all know each other very well,’’ Hernandez said. “Don’t get me wrong. We really want to beat each other. But we also lift each other up. We travel with them to summer events. We try to make each other better.’’ hat’s when the Alonso Ravens and Robinson (18-0), featuring several “I think in both cases, these aren’t just T Robinson Knights won state champi- Westchase-area players who attend the good teams, but they are good programs,’’ onships in Boca Raton. school’s International Baccalaureate Saunders said. “We try to foster an atmo- Alonso (15-3) repeated as Class 2A program, continued its dominance in sphere where the players buy in and play state champion by defeating Park Vista Class 1A by capturing the Knights’ fourth for each other. It’s a family atmosphere. 19-9 in the title game, concluding a straight state title, downing Fort Lauder- The expectations are high and players season where the loss of 16 seniors from dale Dillard 41-0 in the final. want to be part of it. I think Alonso and 2018 had some questioning whether the Alonso and Robinson, fierce rivals Robinson have done great jobs at build- Ravens were good enough to maintain during the regular season, also displayed elite status. their tradition of camaraderie. The Ravens cheered for the Knights. >> FLAG FOOTBALL continues on page 56.

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led the team in interceptions (17) and touchdowns (20). Robinson had mild adversity—a few tight games and 94 points allowed overall—but finished the season by register- ing 13 consecutive shutout quarters on defense. The Knights, beyond the “four-peat,’’ have won state titles in five of the last six seasons (losing in the 2015 state-championship game). Robinson featured key Westchase-area Jefferson. The Ravens rallied furiously >> FLAG FOOTBALL continues from page 54. players such as twin sisters Chelsea and and continually, eventually prevailing in a Kelsey Campbell, Bella Dolce and Sara triple-overtime classic. ing the sport and showing the athletic Rottink. “There were six times in that game strength of our county.’’ Meanwhile, Knights quarterback when Jefferson had us down and if we Back-to-back state titles was a bit of a Macy McClintock had a pair of celebrated don’t score right then, we lose,’’ Hernan- surprise for Alonso. targets in Emily Kemp (40 touchdowns as dez said. “We scored all six times.’’ In fact, in the final seconds of the state the reigning Class 1A player of the year It led into a crisply played postsea- championship game, Hernandez said and 108 career scores) and Alexis Smith. son, including a 26-19 victory against he turned to his assistant coaches and “Every team is a little different, so Riverview in the region final that wasn’t jokingly asked a question: every (championship) is a unique accom- assured until the final minute. Alonso also “How did we do this?’’ plishment,’’ Saunders said. “We’re excited defeated Stuart Martin County 13-0 in a In retrospect, Hernandez could pin- with what our program has been able to tense state semifinal. point a few key areas. do and Alonso should feel the same way. The Ravens got big contributions from Despite the graduation losses, several “Getting players interested in the three seniors—quarterback Sara Rheint- players stepped into important roles. The sport, teaching them, developing them, gen, who thrived in her only season as a entire team, including backup players, then doing well enough to win a champi- varsity starter; pass-rusher Idalys Acosta, embraced preparation and day-to-day onship, there’s lot of hard work along the who had an eye-popping 13 sacks in the improvement. way. I think Robinson and Alonso have two-game state-championship weekend; On Senior Night, the Ravens were both stood the test of time. We try to do it and safety/receiver Amanda Greaser, who down (and nearly out) in the regu- the right way.’’ lar-season finale against much-improved

58 HEALTH & HOME | fitness news Brain Fitness Over 50 million people are affected by progressive cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s. BY SHANNON THIGPEN

he disease typically, ity of forgetfulness that Cognitive activities can be fun and T but not always, occurs with Alzheimer’s exciting. Puzzles and memory games, affects the senior pop- goes beyond normal learning a new language, taking a cooking ulation over the age of aging. These include class, doing math in your head, and mem- 65. Worldwide 10 million forgetting how to read a orizing quotes or poems are some of the new cases occur annu- clock or how to get home things you can do to stay mentally sharp. ally. In 2018, 277 billion from the local grocery Caregivers must also be mindful of dollars was spent for the store. their health. The job of a caregiver can care of Americans diag- Currently, there is no be very rewarding but is demanding. It nosed with Alzheimer’s cure, but treatment can requires lots of patience and stamina. and other dementias. slow its progression. Risk Their role includes keeping the patient It’s likely most people have a loved one or of developing Alzheimer’s is increased calm as well as engaged along with know of someone affected by the disease. if there is a family history of the disease. addressing their personal needs. Often, Many people think of dementia and Nonetheless, most scientists believe however, caregivers are neglectful of their Alzheimer’s as synonymous, but they are the onset of Alzheimer’s is caused by a own needs. Adequate rest, nourishment, not the same. There are different types of combination of genetics, environment, and and supportive outlets are crucial for their dementias. They all cause brain changes lifestyle. In addition to medicinal manage- well-being and are ultimately in the best that progressively diminish the ability to ment for those who have been diagnosed, interest of the the person who is in their think, recall, reason, and communicate. doctors suggest changes to prevent or care. The most common form of dementia is delay the disease’s progression. They Alzheimer’s disease. include maintaining an active social life, Shannon Thigpen is a Certified Personal Trainer Forgetfulness can be a normal part avoiding smoking, adapting a plant-based and Weight Loss Specialist who teaches at the of aging. Forgetting names or misplacing diet, exercising regularly, maintaining YMCA and trains privately. Visit www.shannonthig- your keys, for example, are not considered adequate hydration, getting proper sleep pen.com. unusual as you age. However, the sever- and practicing cognitive skills. HEALTH & HOME | alonso dugout 59

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Dugout Renovation Assists Alonso Team Member An accident last summer left Shires resident Joey Johnston with severe neck and back injuries and mobility challenges. BY MARCY SANFORD

fter several surgeries and months of A rehabilitation, he returned to Alonso High School in January. With Johnson a member of Alonso’s varsity baseball team, his team and coaches wanted to ensure he was able to be there with them for spring games. “Joey is a member of our baseball team and therefore we needed the dugout to be accessible for him,” said Alonso Assistant Principal Evanitta Omensetter. “The district office, which includes safety, sites and facilities and code inspectors, came out, assessed what we needed, got an architect to draw up what we needed so that we were in compliance with ADA rules and then they went to work.” Johnston’s father, Joey, said that the family was touched by the gesture and thankful to Coach Landy Faedo and the administration. “In the big picture, it is good for everyone. Before when it rained, the area going into the dugout flooded,” he said. “Now it looks more professional and it is a help to Joey. When he went to the first game, he got to stay with the team.”

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Crime in 33626: April

CRIME/ACCIDENT DATE LOCATION CRIME/ACCIDENT DATE LOCATION CRIME/ACCIDENT DATE LOCATION

Burglary Business- Criminal Mischief 4/1 10100 Montague St. Battery-Simple 4/10 13000 Race Track Rd. 4/17 13500 White Elk Lp. Forced Misdemeanor Criminal Mischief 4/1 8700 Exposition Dr. Drugs/Narcotics 4/12 7900 Gunn Hwy. Fraud-Swindle 4/18 13900 Nine Eagles Dr. Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia 4/12 7900 Gunn Hwy. Criminal Mischief Felony 4/1 10100 Montague St. Fraud-Swindle 4/18 12400 Seabrook Dr. Fawn Ridge Blvd./ Battery-Simple 4/15 12900 Race Track Rd. DUI 4/19 Battery-Simple 4/1 14700 Ed Radice Dr. Sheldon Rd. Countryway Blvd./ Battery-Simple 4/15 Theft of Motor Vehicle Glencliff Cr. Fraud-Impersonation 4/22 14700 Tudor Chase Dr. 4/4 12200 Lexington Park Dr. Parts Sheldon Rd./Citrus Drugs/Narcotics 4/16 Park Dr. Grand Theft-All Other 4/22 9900 Montague St. Fraud-Swindle 4/5 9700 Montague St. Sheldon Rd./Citrus Drug Paraphernalia 4/16 Fire Investigation 4/25 8300 Old Hixon Rd. 11200 Cypress Reserve Park Dr. Battery-Simple 4/5 Dr. Fraud-Other 4/16 13100 Race Track Rd. Grand Theft-All Other 4/26 9600 Woodbay Dr. Battery-Simple 4/6 12700 Corral Rd. Felony Battery 4/16 7800 Gunn Hwy. Battery-Simple 4/28 9900 Stockbridge Dr. Criminal Mischief 4/6 12700 Corral Rd. Criminal Mischief Misdemeanor 4/28 12000 Tuscany Bay Dr. Shoplifting 4/16 7800 Gunn Hwy. Misdemeanor

Shoplifting 4/8 7800 Gunn Hwy. Criminal Mischief Felony 4/16 8000 Beaty Grove Dr. Drugs/Narcotics 4/29 13500 Ironton Dr. Citrus Park Dr./Sheldon Drugs/Narcotics 4/9 Rd. Battery-Simple 4/16 14600 Coral Berry Dr. Fraud-Impersonation 4/29 12700 Tar Flower Dr. HEALTH & HOME | crime statistics 61

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Seniors Group to Tour TIA On Monday, June 10, the Westchase Seniors Group will be treated to a guided tour the Tampa International Airport. BY LEWIS AND RAMA PATTERSON

n this tour we will learn about the the second level of the Main Terminal provided for children out of school. The O history and operations of TIA, one Building in the area next to the Lufthansa summer schedule is not available at the of the top-rated airports in our nation. We Ticket Counter. time of submitting this article, therefore, will also get to see some of the impressive Dunedin Fine Arts Center Pictured please go by the center or call 964-2948 if public artworks available at the airport. above are the Westchase Seniors Group you would like a summer schedule. After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at one members who toured the Dunedin Fine Tuesday Morning Coffee Each of the restaurants at the airport. Please Arts Center in May and enjoyed lunch Tuesday morning from 9 to 10 a.m., West- come prepared with a Photo ID and do afterwards at the Palm Café. The center’s chase seniors are invited to meet at the not bring any knives and cutting instru- art is quite extensive and it has available Westchase McDonald’s Restaurant for cof- ments of any kind. Bags and purses may art labs and classes for many types of art. fee, breakfast, and friendly conversation. be inspected by TSA. If you enjoy creating art and need the The coffee is free with any food purchase If you plan to go, please R.S.V.P. to tools and space to do it, we recommend and the conversations are enjoyable. Cynde Mercer by Wednesday June 5. She you check out the options available at the Grab your breakfast and join us. You can’t will be at the Seniors Tuesday morning Dunedin Fine Arts Center at 1143 Mich- miss us. We are the “older” but “young at coffee at McDonald’s on June 4, and she igan Blvd., just 12 miles from Westchase. heart” people laughing and having a good can be reached at 926-3059 and cyn- Also, if you have grandchildren staying time. [email protected]. We will meet at with you sometime this summer, you Put Life In Your Years If you are a 9 a.m. at the health center parking lot might want to take them to the children’s Westchase resident over 55 years old and at 10909 W. Linebaugh Ave. to form car wing in the art center to have fun creating looking to enjoy life, join the Westchase pools. Car pool drivers should park in the many kinds of art. We want to thank Seniors Group and add some fun to your Short Term Parking Garage near the red Beverly Mask and Sue Linehan for sharing life. To receive e-mails about West- Yeager elevators. The parking fee is $4 this hidden gem with us and planning chase Seniors events, send your name, for the first 61 to 80 minutes and $2 each this enjoyable outing for the Westchase address and phone number to westchase. additional 20 minutes. If your vehicles Seniors Group. [email protected] or call Lewis and are over 6’ 8”, you should park in Long Westchase Recreation Center The Rama Patterson (926-5473). It only costs Term Parking and take the walkway on recreation center’s schedule for adult a smile to join and the dues are just as the fourth floor into the Main Terminal activities and trips changes in the sum- cheap. Building. Our group will assemble on mer months due to additional activities

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West Park Pop Artist Uses Talent to Touch Lives West Park Village resident Jason Skeldon was a paramedic for eight years before he decided he wanted to follow his passion and pursue an art career. BY MARCY SANFORD

started drawing comic books when I was in third grade, “I played around with sculpture for a while and have painted my whole life. I became a full-time artist seven years ago. Each year it gets a little crazier.” Skeldon, who grew up in the Westchase area, says his work is influenced by pop culture and current events. He uses spray, acrylic and water color paints as well as stencils and resins to create his colorful mixed media pieces. Locally, he is doing all the art work for the new Menchie’s in the Westchase Town Center, for a remodel of So Fresh, located in the Publix shopping center, and for the Hard Rock Casino. Celebrities such as Kevin Hart, Taylor Swift, Hulk Hogan and Jameis Winston have all bought original pieces from him

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Westchase Lifeguard Saves Own Family from Riptide Westchase Community Association (WCA) Director Joaquin Arrillaga and his family were in Puerto Rico for spring break when his daughter helped them narrowly avoid tragedy. BY MARCY SANFORD

oaquin, his wife and hand, I pulled him out of J their two daughters the current.” had decided to spend Amanda said it took all an hour at the beach. of their strength to swim While his oldest daughter, back to shore and once Amanda, didn’t want to there, they collapsed from get her hair wet, her dad exhaustion—but not before and sister Viviana looked she gave her father a big like they were having so hug. “I was so happy we much fun in the ocean that all came out OK and I was she decided to join them. able to help him get out of “I couldn’t resist getting that situation. The rest of into the water even though the trip I was just grateful I didn’t want to get my that everyone was okay hair wet. We were jump- and no tragedy happened. ing and playing around in A few days later I went the waves. At one point I with my mom and sister noticed my feet were not to another beach. I was touching the sand anymore nervous to go out into the but I didn’t think much of ocean. Since then I have it. That was when my dad been able to go back into said, ‘Let’s go back to the the ocean, but it is not the shore. Something is off.’ same anymore. I am more He quickly pushed my aware of my surroundings sister towards the shore as and know what to do if I I began to swim. Swim- am ever in that position ming towards shore took How to Survive a Rip Current again. My dad and I were all of my energy due to the given a second chance that currents trying to push us Rip currents consist of large amounts of water rushing back out to day and I am never taking back.” the ocean. From the shore, they can often be seen as outbound rel- that for granted.” “Once I got five feet atively narrow strips of water 30 to 100 feet wide that lack shore-go- WCA Operations Kelly away from the shore, I ing waves like surrounding areas. Shires said that he and turned around to see where If you feel you are being pulled out, avoid panicking by breathing the rest of the staff at the my dad was and he was deeply and calming yourself. Do not fight the current; it will pull you WCA pools are very proud in the same exact spot as out, not under. Do not swim directly back into the shore against its of Amanda, “Most of the before. He looked at me strength. Instead, swim parallel to the beach until you are no longer water issues at the pool are and my sister and said to being pulled out. Once free of the outbound current, you can swim from small children that go back to shore that he safely back to shore. cannot swim up to their didn’t think he was going to abilities. To pull a small If you are a weak swimmer, wave your arms and call for assistance make it.” child out of the shallow end or float on your back until the current subsides. Most rip currents Amanda, who is a is a fairly easy feat. Now subside after 50-100 yards. Once the current ebbs, you can float on lifeguard at the WCA let’s imagine a small frame your back and kick yourself back to the shore, proceeding diago- swimming pools, was young girl, while being nally rather than back into the current. determined that she would pulled down herself in an not leave her father to ocean undercurrent, res- drown. She swam back to cuing a much larger man. him and realized they were is drowning. I didn’t have the equipment That is quite an accom- in a rip current. “I was worried that my you need in an emergency like this but plishment. I am so proud of Amanda and dad and I were not going to make it. All I I did what I had to do. I was scared for the courage she had to go back in the tur- knew was I had to save my dad’s life. My our lives, thinking the current was going bulent water to save her father. Amanda is instant thought was to give him my hand to take us further into the ocean but that our superstar of the year.” just like I learned in training if someone didn’t stop me. As my dad grabbed my

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but it is the charity work he’s been able to do through his art that has made the biggest difference in his life. “When I first started doing artwork full time, I did a piece for the Teal Recovery Project, which helps girls with cervical cancer. The piece I donated was auctioned off for $12,000. The girl on stage, who had cervical cancer, started crying and it gave me a whole new outlook on what could be done with my artwork. At the time I was doing one or two charity pieces a year. Now I do one or two a month.” Most recently Skeldon partnered with Chicago Cubs baseball manager Joe Maddon to create pieces that would become the theme of the Cubs’ 2018 season and a way to promote the arts in Chicago and raise money for Mad- don’s foundation, Respect 90. Maddon was introduced to Skeldon’s art when he saw it while shopping at Milano Exchange and says he was immediately drawn to Skeldon’s style. Skeldon took Maddon’s vision and positive messages and created eight pieces that pay homage to baseball and art with iconic masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and David and well-known images of Salvador Dali, Muhammad Ali and Einstein. The first piece to be auctioned off sold for $50,000 with all proceeds going to charity. You can also buy apparel and prints with reproductions of the art at Mad- donArt.com. Skeldon, who is self-taught, said he, “just goes to the art store and buys random stuff and plays around with it.” To see what he comes up with after his art store shopping sprees, follow him on Instagram @JasonSkeldon.

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June Programs at the Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library LIBRARY HOURS: Sun, 12:30-5 p.m.; Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri & Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

FAMILY PROGRAMS fl ight. Register 30 min. in advance. Avengers Infinity War: Thu, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. Baby Time (Ages 0-18 months): Mon, June 3, 10, Cinderella: Secret Agent (Ages 4 and up): Wed, June Tween Sewing: Alien Pocket Pillow (Ages 12 and 17 and 24 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 19 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. over): Fri, June 21 at 2:00 p.m. • A super-sleuth Cinderella performance presented by • Beginners learn basic sewing techniques and make Toddler Time (Ages 18 months to 3 years Creative Arts Theatre Company your own mini Alien Pocket Pillow to take home. with caregiver): Tue, June 4, 18 and 25 at 10:30 Cesar Domico’s Amazing Magic Show Registration required. a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Tue, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. (Grades K-5): Wed, June 26 at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. Toddler and Preschool Yoga (Ages 2-5 and • Prepare to be amazed – and laugh! – at this energet- ADULT PROGRAMS Tue, June 11 at 11:30 a.m. caregiver): ic, creative magic show. Register 30 min. in advance. Intro to Ukelele: Wed, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Safety Superhero Storm’s A Coming: (Ages Tony the Balloon Guy (Grades K-5): Thu, June • Beginners please come a few minutes early to learn 3-5): Wed, June 19 at 10:30 a.m. 6 at 2:30 p.m. about ukuleles...the different sizes, how to hold, • Superheroes will learn what should go in a home • Kids explore a universe of fun at this engaging and tune, strum, and play a few chords. emergency kit to stay safe. Parents will learn tips on interactive balloon sculpting show. Register 30 min. Tai Chi With Bonnie Birdsall: Thu, June 6 and staying safe during inclement weather and how to in advance. 13 at 1:30 p.m. involve children in preparing for hurricane season. Stories We Love to Sing (K-5): Thu, June 13 at • Join Tai Chi instructor, Bonnie Birdsall, in this one- Story Time (Ages 3-5 with caregiver): Wed, 10:30 a.m. hour class that helps to reduce stress and increases June 5, 12 and 26 at 10:30 a.m. • Sing songs that go along with books! Presented by stamina and fl exibility. The Selfish Giant’s Garden (Grades K-5): Tue, Music with Mar. Register 30 min. in advance. Sahaja Meditation: Sat, June 8, 15, 22 and 29 at June 4 at 2:30 p.m. Professor GaZoontite: Spacetastic! (Grades K-5): 10:30 a.m. (Advanced) and 11:30 a.m. (Beginner) • Jerry Bickel presents his puppets in The Selfi sh Thu, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. Fiber Arts Group: Mon, June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at Giant’s Garden, the classic tale of a giant who learns • The wacky professor is back for another summer of 10:30 a.m. to share. Register 30 min. in advance. fun as he explores space through live-action scientif- • Gather with friends to knit and crochet. Robotix Blox (Ages 10 and up): Tue, June 18 at ic demonstrations. Register 30 min. in advance. Book Discussion: Mon, June 17 at 11 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Reader’s Guide to the Galaxy (Grades • The book will be Code Girls by Liza Mundy • Make a space rover with Lego Mindstorms! Regis- K-5): Thu, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. tration required and limited to 10 people. • Music, magic, puppets, illusion, comedy, and Sew Cool: Reusable Bowl Covers (Ages 16 and up): Wed, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. It Came from Outer Space! (Grades K-5): Tue, audience participation create a universe of fun. • Beginners learn how to make a reusable bowl cover. June 25 at 2:30 p.m. Presented by Stage Right Live. Register 30 min. in Registration required. • Make alien snot, alien magnets, and fl ying saucers. advance. Play a space race game and learn facts and funnies. Books We Love to Sing (Grades K-5): Thu, Register 30 min. in advance. June 27 at 10:30 a.m. COMPUTER CLASSES Tricky Dogs Show (Grades K-5): Wed, June 5 • Children’s books are brought to life through song Walk-in Tech Help: Tue, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 at at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. and live instrumentation. Presented by Christine 2:00 p.m. VanHorn. Register 30 min. in advance. • Don’t miss this hilarious, circus-style dog act Ongoing training in computer and software starring a troupe of trained rescue dogs and their pet E.T. (Children of all ages): Fri, June 28 at 2 p.m. basics. human. Register 30 min. in advance. TEEN PROGRAMS Computer and Electronics Shredding Event: Wonders of Nature Wildlife Show (Grades Fri, June 14 at 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. K-5): Wed, June 12 at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. Teen Advisory Board: Thu, June 6 and 20 at 6 p.m. • In partnership with Urban E Recycling, the library is • This educational wildlife presentation showcases • Join the Teen Advisory Board to develop leadership hosting a free computer and approved electronics wild and wonderful bird behavior including free skills while earning community service hours. shredding event.

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ttached to (though not associated and buttery and the risotto was perfectly A with) the Vista Hotel, Giovanni’s is cooked with chunks of sweet potato. Both located on U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor. They meals came with a choice of soup or opened just five months ago and have salad, so I decided to start with their gar- already been earning rave reviews. My den vegetable soup. The soup was good, dining partner and I decided to give it a but I thought it could have been a little try and visited them on a Sunday evening. heartier since it was a bit heavy on the The restaurant was not too busy when broth. My dining partner chose the Caesar we arrived. The ambiance was pleasant – salad, which was also good and was a dark wood, rustic décor, with floor-to-ceil- much heartier portion than the soup. ing windows that offer waterfront views. We saved some room for dessert and Our server greeted us right away and was chose to share the crème brulee ($8), very friendly, giving us an overview of the which is one of my favorite desserts. This restaurant and suggesting menu items. We one was perfectly done, with a crispy car- decided to start with the Lobster Arancini amelized top and creamy vanilla custard ($12). Deep fried risotto balls stuffed with filling that tasted like real vanilla beans chunks of lobster and Parmesan cheese and wasn’t overly sweet. It was served are topped with a brandy lobster cream with a side of homemade whipped cream sauce. We both thought they were very and fresh blueberries. good. The flavor was wonderful and there The menu has a good array of items was a good amount of lobster in each for every taste and diet, including plenty serving. They weren’t lightly fried and the of meat, seafood and vegetarian options. cream sauce was just enough for an extra Guests can choose from salads, sand- pop of flavor. The serving comes with wiches, Italian classic dishes, pastas and two, which was perfect for the two of us to pizza. They also have a family style dining share and wasn’t too heavy or filling to eat option with several of their classic dishes before a meal. that serve four to six people. For every For our entrees, I chose the Frutti De pasta dish sold, ten cents goes to Feeding Mare Scampi Pasta ($23) and my dining Tampa Bay. Their restaurant is definitely partner ordered the Sea Bass ($32). When family friendly, and their kid’s menu even our server told us that the pastas were includes a fun option – make-your-own all homemade, I definitely wanted to pizza, which kids can do right at the table. give them a try. Scallops, shrimp, clams, The only downfall of our experience mussels, tomatoes, garlic and basil were was that the service was slow, especially tossed in a white wine butter sauce with for a night that wasn’t terribly busy. fresh angel hair pasta. I thought this dish Although our server was very friendly was excellent. Both the fish and the pasta and helpful with the menu suggestions, tasted very fresh and I really liked how it did take a long time for her to take our they didn’t overdo it on the sauce, which orders and return with the checks. That was light and not oily. I also thought the being said, that wouldn’t deter me from portion of seafood was very generous. returning, since the next time, we could The sea bass was wonderful. It was lightly very well have a different experience. The pan seared and served on top of a sweet food is what stood out and in my opinion, potato risotto with asparagus on the side. definitely worth a visit. Both my dining partner and I agreed this was delicious. The sea bass was smooth

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WOW | JUNE 2019 ENTERTAINMENT | diversions & excursions 77 Put Some Springs in Your Summer When the temperature is so hot that the ocean feels like bath water, it’s time to head north to visit one of Florida’s many natural springs. BY MARCY SANFORD

ccording to progressed. Their A the Florida website says the Department of mermaid show Environmen- will start up again tal Protection, on June 15 and Florida is home you can sign up to more springs to receive texts than any other when the park is state in the at capacity. nation and those Rainbow springs make up Springs State 90 percent of our Park: You can drinking water. Sisters Spring and we were able to swim rent a tube and a I would love to say that I’ve ventured into it. You can get to the spring yourself tram will take you up river. There you can north of Gainesville or to St. Augustine or by taking a paddle craft from Kings Bay or get in and enjoy a leisurely two-hour float Tallahassee to visit the springs in those on any number of guided tours. down the Rainbow River or you can rent areas. The pictures of them are breathtak- Our tour guide provided wet suits canoes or kayaks and paddle out on your ingly beautiful. Alas, I’ve only ventured and while I thought they wouldn’t be own. A walking path also winds through to nearby springs. On the plus side, all of necessary, I was wrong. It was the middle the park’s gardens but the real attraction these are trips that are easily doable in a of June but the water in the spring and is the five to 18-foot deep, crystal-clear day. Best of all, their water temperature is surrounding area felt very cold. water in the swimming area. typically around 70 degrees, ensuring that Weeki Wachee Springs State Park: Not Another option east of Westchase is when you visit in the summer, it’s sure to only can you see a mermaid show here, Lithia Springs Conservation Park. I’ve be a refreshing plunge. but they also have a designated swimming never been but it seems like a good, Three Sisters Spring/Crystal River: area—Buccaneer Bay—Florida’s only nearby option since it is only about an Last June we went to Crystal River for spring-fed waterpark. It has four waters- hour away. In addition to the spring swim- a weekend but the drive takes about an lides and a designated kiddie splash area ming area, it offers playgrounds, hiking hour and a half. We took a boat tour from and you can also rent an inner tube and and walking trails and canoeing down the the Plantation Inn in search of manatees float around the lazy river. Years ago when Alafia River. and good swimming spots. Because it we went, my daughter and her friend still The Florida Department of Environ- was summer, most of the manatees had believed in mermaids, so if you’ve got a mental Protection has a great website headed back out to the ocean, but we did young one who is a fan, go before he or with lots of information on Florida’s find one and since we were the only boat she wises up to reality. We also went early springs, including a map of all the springs out in the area that morning, she seemed in the day and got there when the park in the state. Visit www.floridadep.gov/ like our very own personal manatee. Our first opened, which was good because it springs/visit. boat tour also stopped outside the Three got more and more crowded as the day

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Events Calendar: June Check out these free (or nearly free) events in June.

CLEARWATER ROCK THE PARK TARPON SPRINGS THRESHERS Date: Thu, June 6 OPA! PALOOZA DOLLAR TUESDAY Time: 6:30-10 p.m. GREEK FESTIVAL Date: Tue, June 4 and 11 Price: Free admission Date: Fri-Sat, June 14-15 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa Time: See website for schedule Price: $1 berm seats For more information: www. Price: Free admission Location: Spectrum Field, rocktheparktampa.com Location: Sponge Docks, Tarpon Clearwater Ages: All Springs For more information: www.milb. Rock the Park is downtown Tampa’s For more information: com/clearwater free monthly music concert series spongedocks.net/opapalooza.htm scheduled the first Thursday of Ages: All Ages: All every month. Enjoy local music with Tuesday home games feature $1 amazing views of the Riverwalk. Enjoy a weekend packed with Greek berm seating as well as $1 hot food, pastries, music and more. dogs, sodas, domestic drafts, chips, EXPLORE, Artists, craftsmen and vendors will peanuts and more. Enjoy a night out be on hand with their wares and a at the ballpark without spending a DISCOVER, GROW Battle of the Bands will keep the fortune! Date: Sat, June 8 crowds entertained. Free parking is available at Dog Splash Park on Live Time: 9-11 a.m. $10 TUESDAY Oak Street. AT THE JAMES Price: Free Location: Folly Farm Nature WHY SNAKES MUSEUM Preserve, Safety Harbor ARE COOL Date: Tuesdays, June 4-25 For more information: www. Date: Sat, June 22 Time: 5-8 p.m. cityofsafetyharbor.com Time: 10 a.m. Price: $10 per person Ages: Kids of all ages Price: Free (registration required) Location: The James Museum, St. During this monthly program, learn Petersburg about what is “growing” on at Folly Location: Weedon Island Preserve, Farm. Visitors will enjoy tours of the St. Petersburg www. For more information: butterfly garden, Common Ground thejamesmuseum.org/ For more information: www. Community Garden and the city’s weedonislandpreserve.org Ages: All very own edible orchard. The theme Ages: Older children and adults Every Tuesday experience The for this month’s program is Reptile James Museum of Western and Adventures. Local herpetologist and environ- Wildlife Art in a new light with mental educator George L. Heinrich discounted $10 admission along ST. PETERSBURG (Heinrich Ecological Services) with a free interactive experience SECOND SATURDAY will present on why snakes are that rotates each week. Registration cool! Despite playing important required for certain activities. ART WALK ecological roles as both predators and prey, snakes remain highly mis- Sat, June 8 Date: understood animals. Mr. Heinrich AMC SUMMER Time: 5-9 p.m. will discuss Florida snake diversity, MOVIE CAMP Price: Free natural history, conservation and snake safety. Date: Wednesdays, June 5-July 31 Location: Downtown St. Time: 10 a.m. Petersburg YOGA ON Price: $4 For more information: https:// THE LAWN Location: AMC Centro Ybor 10 and stpeteartsalliance.org/artwalk/ AMC Palm Harbor 10 Ages: All Date: Sun, June 23 For more information: www. St. Petersburg’s Waterfront Arts Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. amctheatres.com District, Central Arts District, EDGE Price: Free District, Grand Central District and Ages: Kids of all ages Location: Armature Works, Tampa the Warehouse Arts District become Heights Kids can enjoy popular movies a single vivid arts destination on the all summer long on Wednesday Second Saturday of every month. For more information: www. mornings. For just $4 get admission Free ArtWalk trolleys circle the arts armatureworks.com to movies like Small Foot, Trolls and districts—a trolley stops near each Ages: All Wonder Park plus a snack pack! gallery every half hour. See website Head to Armature Works for free See website for complete movie for a map of participating galleries. line up. Note: This is available at the monthly yoga on the lawn. All skill Ybor City and Palm Harbor locations SUMMER PARTY levels are welcome. Yoga will be only. instructed by Kodawari Studios. Af- Date: Thu, June 13 terward, grab breakfast and mingle in the Heights Public Market. Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Price: Free Location: Daisy Douglas Park, Safety Harbor For more information: www. cityofsafetyharbor.com/ Ages: Kids of all ages Kids of all ages will enjoy an after- noon of water balloons, games and more at this free summer party!

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82 ENTERTAINMENT | lighter side Beware the Hippos and Hyenas A scraggly, muscular dude was rowing us down Banff’s Bow River when his accent caught our ears. BY CHRIS BARRETT, PUBLISHER

re you Australian?” an American Because, with three daughters, we It got worse. “A tourist sitting on the front of the have roughly 32 Swell bottles. Soon Number One was getting safety raft said. But randomly running into our boat tips from people who have never stepped He pulled hard on an oar. “South rower in the middle of Canada, whose foot on the continent of Africa. African.” greatest threat to international visitors is All related to me. Number One swiveled her head. saturated fat, was a stroke of luck. Since “Beware the hippos,” her Uncle Bren- “Well, I was close!” The linguist this was the first REAL South African dan told her. “They kill more people than laughed and slapped her husband’s thigh. we had encountered since the trip was crocodiles.” The poor guy nearly fell backwards off announced, he would certainly offer some Then Nana, her grandmother, took her the raft. reassuring words. to a farewell lunch. “My good friend Tess, “Not really,” the rower responded. “So South Africa is pretty safe?” My who has traveled the world and has seen More hysterical laughter. wife’s nod clearly conveyed that there was a few things, went to Africa on a game Her husband looked like they were in really only one answer she was interested safari. Do you know what happened to the tail end of a 30-year-long vacation in in hearing. her?” a cramped RV with two yappy dogs they “I just returned from Pretoria,” he war- “She died?” Number One answered. picked up in Kansas back in ’97. bled. “Had to travel there to care for my Because that’s how half of Nana’s “What part of South Africa?” Number dad. Some fellows broke into his house stories end. The other half end with a One asked. and robbed him.” terminal cancer diagnosis. “Pretoria.” Maria’s mouth dropped open. “Nearly.” Nana dramatically set down Her face lit up. “I’m going to Pretoria “They robbed him of 300 rand and her Cuban. “Poor Tess left the window and Capetown next summer for three then shot him.” open in her safari cabin. She turned her weeks to study South Africa and its Maria nearly fell out of the boat. back for just a moment and a hyena history.” Turns out, randomly running into jumped through the open window.” Nana Number One and the oarsman contin- South Africans is a total stroke of bad dabbed her mouth with a napkin. “It ued to talk. luck. wasn’t pretty, let me tell you.” Her mom laughed and finally inter- “Look!” I shouted to distract everyone. Nana patted Number One’s hand rupted. “It’s safe, right?” “Some hoodoos!” reassuringly. “Always close the windows Full stop. My wife and I can be a bit It didn’t work. South Africa had just of your safari cabin.” anxious about sending our children out become another season finale of Game of Which is why, on the early May night in the world alone, especially those of our Thrones. Number One flew across the Atlantic, her mother and I quivered with anxiety in children who still believe flip flops are Over the next few months, Number bed. “She’s not going to die, is she?” her formal wear. One began randomly running into millions mom whispered. So whenever Number One announces of South Africans. And when Number One “Imagine if the U.S. State Department the next fascinating destination that UF announced she was visiting their beloved were writing a travel advisory for people is jetting her scholarship group off to, I home country, they would immediately thinking about traveling to the U.S.,” I immediately google, “How dangerous is offer important survival tips. said. “You know what it would say? ‘Trav- [FILL IN THE BLANK]?” “Only use ATMs in very crowded elers to the United States should exercise And the Internet helpfully responds, public areas,” said a guy named Matt in extreme caution as the population largely “[FILL IN THE BLANK] is WAAY danger- Orlando. “And if a stranger offers to help consists of opioid-addicted gun fanatics ous. Visitors should wear full body armor you, don’t hand him your ATM card.” who are easily fooled by reality TV and at all times and, if possible, travel with “Why would I give a stranger my ATM fake professional wrestling matches.” The Avengers.” card?” responded Number One. She stayed quiet. I had made the mistake of actually Matt looked confused. I reached for my phone and goo- reading the U.S. State Department’s travel Then there was the very friendly lady gled the Most Dangerous Countries of advisory for South Africa. It’s probably not at the Gainesville airport. “Ooh!” she the World. I found a reputable site that grimaced. “If a stranger tells you to follow too popular in the South African Ministry ranked all 163 nations, listing them by of Tourism. “Exercise increased caution them, don’t follow them.” their internal threat of war and violence. in South Africa due to crime, civil unrest, My wife looked at her. She was begin- I handed it to her. “South Africa is 39th,” and drought. Violent crime, such as ning to question the basic common sense she said. “That’s really bad. That’s in the armed robbery, rape, carjacking, mugging, of the entire South African populace. top quarter of the world’s most dangerous and ‘smash-and-grab’ attacks on vehicles, “I wouldn’t even follow the U.S. Presi- countries.” is common.” dent if he told me to follow him,” Number “Scroll four down. Look who else is in “Drought is completely manageable,” One reassured her. the top quarter.” I said to my wife. “We’ll send her with an “Good girl!” the woman said. “You extra Swell bottle.” have an excellent nose for danger!” >> LIGHTER SIDE continues on page 84. 83 84 ENTERTAINMENT | lighter side

>> LIGHTER SIDE continues from page 82. you to know I am OK and I am headed on One barefoot man threw one of the a bus with the group back to the com- boys to the ground to tear off his shoes. She flicked her finger and her face pound. If Mom is there, please don’t tell A man pressed a gun muzzle into showed surprise. “The U.S.” her yet. I’m telling you because you won’t Number One’s chest. “Do you have any “All of Latin America except Mexico freak out.” food?” he demanded. and three-quarters of African countries Which is exactly the kind of message “No,” Number One trembled. “But you are safer than the U.S.” that makes a dad freak out. can have anything else I have.” “This is supposed to make me feel When she finally called, she burst into In one of life’s twists, the color- better?” tears. ful watch one of her friends suddenly “Absolutely. She just needs to avoid “When we got off the bus at the attracted the man’s attention. He rushed the hippos and the hyenas.” school,” she said. “Six gunmen rushed over to seize it, forgetting Number One. To cover my bets, I texted Number up.” The other men in the group must have One the next morning. “Make sure you “WHAT!?” I cried. thought the man had searched her. come back alive or your mom is going to They were visiting a school run by She quickly tucked her phone in her blame me.” the Viva Foundation in Mamelodi, one of waistband and pressed her back against “Yeah,” she responded, “she totally Pretoria’s townships—the poor commu- the school, hiding her backpack from will.” nities to which black South Africans were sight. The next few days were blissfully relegated during apartheid and which A woman from the township tried to uneventful in the Southern Hemisphere. still largely feature shacks and grinding intervene, to try to stop the gunmen, to Over Mother’s Day weekend the UF poverty. protect a group of complete strangers group headed off to a national game The shouting gunmen forced all 19 of from far off Florida. The beat her merci- reserve, from which Number One sent the students and two UF staff members lessly, pistol-whipping her. two dozen absolutely stunning photos of to the ground outside the settlement’s “What they did to that woman, Dad,” animals and scenery. school. Number One found herself in Number One sobbed to me. “I can’t get it Her mom was suddenly planning a trip the back of the group, her back pressed out of my head.” to South Africa with a friend. against the school building. With a crowd of township people start- On Monday I was writing at my desk The men threatened the UF students ing to gather, the gunmen grew alarmed. when my WhatsApp beeped. and faculty and began stripping them of They fired into the air to scare the crowd, Distracted, I reached into my pocket phones, of wallets, of backpacks. and my heart nearly stopped. “Dad, I’m going to tell you something, but I need >> continues next page. ENTERTAINMENT | lighter side 85 grazing one of their arms with a bullet. Tampa. Even a Today Show representa- “Nobody from our group was injured. The gunmen rushed off. tive. Yes, we were robbed, but the Mamelodi With the growing number of people All wanting to tell the story of the bru- community was assaulted. Yet when we with weapons and not knowing the good tal robbery of the UF students in South were scared, they came to our aid. We are from the bad, the UF students dashed into Africa by filming the horrified reaction of incredibly humbled by the kindness, care the Viva Foundation school to hide. The their parents. and support the community has shown us teachers hid them in their classrooms. We stopped answering the phone. both during and after the event. The townspeople descended on the Number One finally offered them her “This is an incredible community and school, forming a line around the young, statement. organization that has helped us so much. hiding Americans to protect them should It answered the Pretoria oarsman. If you at all share our appreciation for the the gunmen return. Finally, the police It explained why she wanted to visit his people of Mamelodi and the mission of arrived. homeland. the Viva Foundation, please help me in When she finished the terrible story, “The world is a beautiful, interesting, returning the goodness and generosity Number One kept sobbing. A 16-hour riveting, and complicated place. I plan on that was shown to me on that after- flight away, I felt powerless, helpless. An seeing so much more of it,” she wrote. noon. You can make a donation to www. image shot through my brain: another “This experience has not, and will not, gofundme.com/donations-for-the-vi- memory of our South African oarsman up define my perspective of South Africa or va-foundation." in Canada turning his head after Number international travel. I want to thank the That, in four paragraphs, is the story One said she was going to his hometown University of Pretoria faculty and students that a mere college student was trying to of Pretoria. as well as the local police force, commu- share with her anxious parents, the oars- “Pretoria?” he looked at her crazily. nity, and volunteer staff. It is thanks to man and the horde of media hyenas. “Why would you want to go there?” them my group and I are safe. Yes, there were six bad guys who Why indeed, I thought. “South Africa is a beautiful place with wanted to burn the world. “I don’t care what you and mom say, beautiful people. I will remain here for But they were vastly outnumbered by Dad,” Number One finally said. “I’m not two more weeks with my scholars for the the good ones. coming home. I’m finishing this.” remainder of the program, to learn and The next day the hyenas started jump- experience the rest of what the country ing through the windows. Reporters from has to offer. Fear of the unknown is not a TV stations from Orlando, Jacksonville, good enough reason to not see and experience the world. 86 REFERENCE | village volunteers and babysitters Babysitter List

To be placed on this list for a period of six months, please send a check for $10 made out to WOW to Business Manager at 12157 W. Linebaugh Ave. PMB #224, Tampa, Fl 33626 by the 10th of the month. Include the following information with your payment: your name, phone number, Welcome Committee: village name and date of birth. At the end of six months, your information will be removed without notiﬁ cation. Westchase Village e babysitters list is a paid advertisement and does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by the World of Westchase, Inc. Because WOW, Inc. has not Volunteers evaluated or undertaken any steps to determine the background, experience, qualiﬁ cations or Are you a recent new home owner in Westchase? abilities of those on the babysitters list, it makes no representations or warranties concerning the babysitters, including whether the babysitter would he Welcome Committee hopes you are getting settled in and meeting your be appropriate or suitable for your needs. You T neighbors. Our Village Volunteers are eager to welcome you and help make should conduct your own evaluation before hiring any person listed on the babysitters list. you feel at home. If you have recently purchased a home in Westchase, look for your Village Volunteer to be delivering a welcome bag soon. If you have NOT received your welcome bag within the first two months after Emma Blaze closing, please feel free to call your Village Volunteer listed below. Our chair may The Fords also be contacted as follows: 995-1557 Trish McKay at (813) 361-2274 or [email protected]. Welcome to Age 15 Westchase! Olivia Dowdy Radcliffe BENNINGTON Doreen Keane (727) 772-1643 610-0774 BERKELEY SQUARE Manny Parad 843-7890 Age 16 THE BRIDGES Baybridge Volunteer Needed Stockbridge Ed Siler 920-3214 Andrea Easler Stonebridge Pamela Hayes (772) 216-3088 The Greens Sturbridge Pamela Hayes (772) 216-3088 599-1929 Wakesbridge VOLUNTEER NEEDED Age 60+ Woodbridge Doreen Powell 997-7169 Pat Kruse (419) 345-2555 Haylie Esposito THE ENCLAVE Bill Kemp 843-3220 Radcliffe THE FORDS Abbotsford Tayra Paul 920-7823 495-6017 Julie Salek 920-8835 Age 20 Brentford Nancy Bader 334-9867 Castleford Kathy Burke 352-4060 Mia Hannam Chelmsford Lori Fischer 475-6618 The Fords Kingsford Jennifer Bobrovetski 404-2930 910-209-1250 Stamford Ellen Bailey (910) 209-1250 Age 27 GLENCLIFF Ed Fugit 818-4840 GLENFIELD Christil Pinkerton (727) 543-1234 Lynn Mahonchak THE GREENS Greencrest Lou Ann Mistarz 792-9602 West Park Preserve Greenhedges Sandy Herman 926-1190 545-5905 Greenmont Sandy Herman 926-1190 Greenpointe Sandy Herman 926-1190 Age 50+ Greensprings Lisa Fandel 792-5964 Sabrina Rich HARBOR LINKS Nancy Sells 855-9084 West Park Village The Estates Nancy Gerovac 814-2266 KESWICK FOREST Keswick Forest Christi Price (954) 560-0086 727-204-7858 RADCLIFFE Stephanie Troia 818-9360 Age 13 SAVILLE ROWE John Pennino (774) 283-0008 THE SHIRES Ayrshire Susan Garcia 892-1320 Cheshire Manny Parad 843-7890 Derbyshire Manny Parad 843-7890 THE VINEYARDS Bette Vance 792-2999 Ann Parker 508-5128 WEST PARK VILLAGE Dyan Pithers 926-7522 Village Green Sarai Heikkinen 846-2103 WOODBAY Connie Oliver 727-0613 WYCLIFF Cherie Udell (813) 510-4005

WOW | JUNE 2019 REFERENCE | westchase government primer 87 Westchase HOA & CDD Community Association Local Government Primer: Board of Directors RUBEN COLLAZO | PRESIDENT [email protected] | 235-0565 RICK GOLDSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT CDDs and HOAs [email protected] | 920-6470 SHAWN YESNER | TREASURER Local government on the homeowners’ association and [email protected] | (727) 417-6491 KEITH HEINEMANN | SECRETARY Community Development District (CDD) levels can be [email protected] | 335-6579 JOAQUIN ARRILLAGA confusing. This primer briefly explains local government [email protected] | 480-6091 MICHELE DELSORDO for Westchase and those neighborhoods served by [email protected] | (732) 245-5145 ASHLEY WAIT-WOODCOCK WOW Northwest. BY CHRIS BARRETT, EDITOR [email protected] | 532-7446 Westchase Community What’s a CDD? questions about homeowner responsibili- Development District A CDD is a special taxing district gov- ties at 926-6404 or manager@wcamanager. For maintenance issues or CDD assessment information, please call 920-4268. erned by state law. It levies assessments, com. JIM MILLS | CHAIR collected with your property tax bill, to pay The Westchase CDD, the WCA Board [email protected] | 220-6933 for maintenance of common areas and, and Westchase VMs meet monthly. GREG CHESNEY | VICE CHAIR depending on a community’s age, to pay off [email protected] | 495-7733 Park Place CDD bonds that financed the community’s origi- FORREST BAUMHOVER nal construction. CDD responsibilities also The Park Place CDD is a district [email protected] | (901) 483-1427 encompassing the communities of MATT LEWIS include the maintenance of parks, retention [email protected] ponds and conservation areas they own. Highland Park, Mandolin and Windsor Place, each of which also has its own BRIAN ROSS CDDs also can own and maintain roads [email protected] | 246-5393 homeowners association. The Park Place and rights of ways within gated communi- CDD (www.parkplacecdd.org) maintains ties. Not all communities have CDDs. common areas and waterways within the WOW Northwest Westchase district. The Park Place CDD is managed HOAs & CDDs by Meritus Corp, as represented by District The Westchase CDD (www.westchas- Highland Park Neighborhood Manager Brian Howell. ecdd.com) is responsible for the mainte- KIM MATTHES | PRESIDENT Highland Park’s board oversees the [email protected] nance of Westchase common areas outside community’s deed restrictions and its TASHA MCALISTER | ASSOCIATION MANAGER the swim and tennis facilities, which are the community center. They oversee manage- [email protected] | 600-1100 responsibility of the Westchase Community ment company Greenacre Properties, as MANAGEMENT: GREENACRE PROPERTIES, INC. Association (WCA). They also maintain sig- www.greenacreproperties.com represented by their Association Manager nage, fencing, entrance gates, West Park’s Tasha McAlister. Mandolin Reserve alleys and curbside trees within some Windsor Place's board oversees its and Mandolin Estates neighborhoods. The current CDD District HOA rules and community pool as well as RICH SHANNON | PRESIDENT Manager is Andy Mendenhall of Severn [email protected] their management company, Melrose, as Trent Services. Questions and maintenance KAREN NEIDIG | ASSOCIATION MANAGER represented by their Association Manager [email protected] | 936-4112 requests for the CDDs should be directed Chris Haines. MANAGEMENT: GREENACRE PROPERTIES, INC. to Field Manager Doug Mays at 920-4268 Mandolin Estates and Mandolin Pre- www.greenacreproperties.com or via e-mail at [email protected]. serve exist under a single HOA. Its board Westwood Lakes The Westchase Community Association of directors oversees management of the PAM HAZEL | PRESIDENT (WCA) is responsible for the maintenance community and its rules. Their association [email protected] of the community’s swim and tennis manager is Karen Neidig of Greenacre KELLY MORAN | ASSOCIATION MANAGER [email protected] facilities and the enforcement of the West- Properties. chase’s deed restrictions, contained in both MANAGEMENT: RESOURCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.westwoodlakes.org the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions Westwood Lakes Windsor Place (CCRs), and the Residential Guidelines. Unlike Westchase and Park Place These can be found on www.westchasewca. DANNY HUDSON | PRESIDENT CDD neighborhoods, Westwood Lakes [email protected] com. does not have a CDD. The Westwood CHRIS HAINES | ASSOCIATION MANAGER The Westchase association consists Lakes Homeowners Association enforces [email protected] of a board of directors and neighborhood community deed restrictions and maintains MANAGEMENT: MELROSE MANAGEMENT www.windsorplace.us/hoa-info representatives known as Voting Members all common areas and lakes. Their board (VMs). The WCA Board sets association oversees management company, Resource Park Place CDD policies and oversees facility programs and Property Management, as represented by Park Place CDD includes Mandolin Reserve & Estates, Windsor Place and Highland Park. their staff. VMs elect the board of directors Association Manager Kelly Moran. DORIS COCKERELL | CDD CHAIR and can change Westchase’s governing [email protected] documents. The WCA is managed by Contact information for the Park Place CDD and the BRIAN HOWELL | DISTRICT MANAGER Greenacre Properties and its association HOAs covered by WOW Northwest can be found in [email protected] | (813) 397-5120 manager, Debbie Sainz. She can answer the box to the right. MANAGEMENT: MERITUS CORPORATION www.parkplacecdd.org

JUNE 2019 | WOW 88 REFERENCE | voting members and committees Westchase Voting Members and Neighborhood Committee Members

BENNINGTON HARBOR LINKS / THE ESTATES - CONTINUED Voting Member Russ Crooks [email protected] 382-0441 Alternate Hunter Swearingen [email protected] Alternate Ken Nowak [email protected] 855-3507 Alternate Lucas Capuzzo [email protected] BERKELEY SQUARE KESWICK FOREST Voting Member Letticia Reed [email protected] (904) 610-5743 Voting Member Heather Greeley-Hessefort [email protected] 610-4364 Alternate Gregory Rojas [email protected] Alternate Leslie McCluskie [email protected] 857-7822 THE BRIDGES Alternate Fernando Montini [email protected] Voting Member Ashley Wait [email protected] 532-7446 Alternate Janet Raggi Savar [email protected] (702) 423-6917 Alternate Cynde Mercer [email protected] 926-3059 RADCLIFFE Alternate Dawn Gingrich [email protected] 767-8493 Voting Member Eric Holt [email protected] 854-4678 STOCKBRIDGE Alternate Keith Heinemann [email protected] 814-2604 Voting Member Ed Siler [email protected] 920-3214 Alternate Charles Hoppe [email protected] 855-5027 Alternate Ryan Benson [email protected] (305) 771-2224 Alternate Karen Diaz [email protected] Alternate Michael Gorecki [email protected] 892-4203 SAVILLE ROWE WOODBRIDGE Voting Member John Pennino [email protected] (774) 283-0008 Voting Member Eric (Rick) Goldstein [email protected] 920-6470 Alternate Todd Blackwood [email protected] Alternate Fred Leveziel [email protected] THE SHIRES THE ENCLAVE Voting Member Ruben Collazo [email protected] 855-6336 Voting Member Andrew Dobson [email protected] 493-3190 Alternate Elaine Ragan [email protected] (954) 464-7689 THE FORDS Alternate Terri Bridges [email protected] ABBOTSFORD Alternate Daniel Perez [email protected] Voting Member Ralph Caputo [email protected] 920-6088 THE VINEYARDS Alternate Alan Shabott [email protected] 920-5682 Voting Member Lynn Adamson [email protected] Alternate Alternate Ashley Powell [email protected] BRENTFORD WEST PARK VILLAGE Voting Member Marty Hamilton [email protected] 749-0004 ARLINGTON PARK Alternate Bill Williams [email protected] 926-2715 Voting Member VOTING MEMBER NEEDED CASTLEFORD CLASSIC TOWNHOMES Voting Member Mary Banks [email protected] 716-741-4578 Voting Member Jim Brinker [email protected] (727) 642-3498 Alternate Neal Banks 716-741-4578 Alternate Michele DelSordo [email protected] (732) 245-5145 Alternate Joe McIvor [email protected] 716-932-0107 RESERVE AT WEST PARK VILLAGE CHELMSFORD Voting Member Claudia Blali [email protected] 422-6138 Voting Member Bill Dennis [email protected] 926-1581 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Alternate Charles Stephens [email protected] 920-1018 Voting Member Mary Griffin [email protected] 926-3119 Alternate Paul Meyer [email protected] 792-1064 Alternate Dyan Pithers [email protected] 601-2926 KINGSFORD TOWNHOMES Voting Member Forrest Baumhover [email protected] 901-483-1427 Voting Member Jeff Clemente [email protected] 792-7702 Alternate Jeffrey Schlotterbeck [email protected] 813-484-7877 Alternate Debbie Dawson [email protected] 391-4479 STAMFORD TRADITIONAL TOWNHOMES Voting Member Jamie Kolev [email protected] (727) 424-2717 Voting Member Karen Nelson [email protected] 926-5343 Alternate Tricia Smith Alternate Nicole Gitney [email protected] 792-6524 GLENCLIFF Alternate Salvatore Staino [email protected] 240-3104 Voting Member Gina Coutras [email protected] 770-9064 VILLAGE GREEN Alternate Bill Eddleman [email protected] 818-4706 Voting Member Michael Turnbull [email protected] 926-2255 GLENFIELD Alternate Ahad Diba [email protected] 727-8090 Voting Member Frederick Pekala [email protected] 240-1382 Alternate Marion Thompson [email protected] 926-2509 Alternate Shon Diaz (850) 321-2441 VILLAS Alternate Christil Pinkerton [email protected] Voting Member Jay Jenkins [email protected] 240-6217 THE GREENS Alternate Deb Guerino [email protected] 383-3871 Voting Member Gerald Pappa [email protected] 926-4901 WORTHINGTON Alternate Jonathan Livingston [email protected] Voting Member Lisa Godfrey [email protected] 833-2804 Alternate Grant Hosea [email protected] WOODBAY HARBOR LINKS / THE ESTATES Voting Member Sherry Roberson [email protected] (708) 227-6832 Voting Member Terrance Maloney [email protected] Alternate Trish Lewandowski [email protected] 854-1477 Alternate Nancy Sells [email protected] 855-9084 Alternate Joann McDermott [email protected] 508-2610 Alternate Dixie Mills [email protected] 852-1814 WYCLIFF Voting Member Melinda Lewis [email protected]

PLEASE CONTACT WCA Committee Chairs TO VOLUNTEER

COVENANTS HEATHER GREELEY-HESSEFORT | [email protected] | (813) 610-4364

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS RICK GOLDSTEIN | [email protected] | 920-6470

MODIFICATIONS DALE SELLS | [email protected] | 855-9084

STORK CLUB NANCY GEROVAC | 814-2266

WELCOME/VILLAGE VOLUNTEERS TRISH MCKAY | [email protected] | 854-2684

WOW | JUNE 2019 Committee information only. All other calls should be directed to the facilities’ numbers listed in Important Numbers. REFERENCE | important numbers 89 Important Numbers

ANIMAL & PEST CONTROL PONDS, LAKES & STREAMS ANIMAL SERVICES See CDD Field Management Office Listing Dogs & Cats (813) 744-5660 RECLAIMED WATER PROGRAM FLORIDA GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION (813) 264-3835 Alligators (Non-emergency) (866) 392-4286 RECREATION CENTER Other Animals (Non-Emergency) Turtles, snakes, birds, etc. (888) 404-3922 Recreation Center (Westchase Drive) (813) 964-2948 MOSQUITO CONTROL SCHOOLS Mosquito Control (813) 635-5400 Alonso High School (813) 356-1525 APPROVALS & MODIFICATIONS FORMS Davidsen Middle School (813) 558-5300 See Management Company Listing Deer Park Elementary (813) 854-6031 Fences, Landscaping, Painting, Play Sets, Pools, Screen (Westchasers: See Westchase Enclosures, etc. Farnell Middle School (813) 854-6031 Community Association Office) Lowry Elementary School (813) 855-8178 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Mary Bryant Elementary (813) 356-1645 Commissioner’s Offices P.O. Box 1110, Tampa, FL 33601 (813) 272-5660 Sickles High School (813) 631-4742 Commissioner Sandra Murman, District 1 (813) 272-5470 Westchase Elementary School (813) 631-4600 Commissioner Mariella Smith, District 5 (at large) (813) 272-5725 SCHOOL BOARD Commissioner Patricia Kemp, District 6 (at large) (813) 272-5730 BOARD MEMBERS Commissioner Kimberly Overman (District 7, at large) (813) 272-5740 Steve Cona, District 1 (813) 272-4052 CDD OFFICES Karen Perez, District 6 (at large) (813) 272-4045 WESTCHASE CDD Park pavillion reservations and maintenance of common areas, parks, ponds and most entrance gates Lynn Gray, District 7 (at large) (813) 831-0577 Maintenance Requests [email protected] (813) 920-4268 SUPERINTENDENT Park Reservations (813) 920-4268 Jeff Eakins 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 272-4000 CDD Staff SHERIFF • DISTRICT THREE OFFICE Doug Mays, Field Supervisor [email protected] (813) 920-4268 NON-EMERGENCY (813) 247-8200 Andrew Mendenhall, Dist. Manager [email protected] (813) 991-1116, Ext. 104 Request speed limit enforcement (813) 247-0331 Resident Supervisors (See p. 95.) EMERGENCIES: AMBULANCE, FIRE & SHERIFF 911 PARK PLACE CDD SPRINKLER PROBLEMS Serves Highland Park, Mandolin and Windsor Park Reclaimed Water Leaks, low pressure, etc. (813) 554-5010 Brian Howell, Dist. Manager [email protected] (813) 397-5120 STATE REPRESENTATIVES COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT Rep. James Grant, District 64 (850) 488-0275 REPORTING THROUGH ROUTE TRUCKS Sen. Janet Cruz, District 18 404 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850) 487-5018 Hillsborough County Sheriff’s District III Office (813) 247-0330 STREET LIGHTING OVERWEIGHT TRUCKS STREET LIGHTING PROBLEMS — TECO Dept. of Transportation - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (813) 382-2525 Get the 2 sets of 5 numbers at eye level from the light pole before calling (813) 223-0800 COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER • HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF STREET LIGHTING OUTAGES ONLINE — TECO CRIME AND TRAFFIC PROBLEMS (NON-EMERGENCY) Website www.tampaelectric.com Deputy Hugh Alter (813) 264-8593 SWIM & TENNIS LOCATIONS (WESTCHASE) EMERGENCIES: AMBULANCE, FIRE & SHERIFF 911 Village Swim and Tennis Club (813) 920-5540 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Westchase Swim and Tennis Center (813) 855-0662 Michael Merrill P.O. Box 1110, Tampa, FL 33601 (813) 272-5750 TRAIN DEED RESTRICTIONS CSX Emergency Woodbay & West Park Village Areas (800) 232-0142 See Management Company Listings (Westchasers: See Westchase Community Association Office) TRASH COLLECTION EMERGENCIES Republic Waste Services (813) 265-0292 Ambulance, Fire & Sheriff 911 WATER DEPARTMENT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Hillsborough County Water Department (813) 264-3815 Sex Offender Web Site www.fdle/sexualpredators.com WESTCHASE COMMITTEES GATES (WESTCHASE VILLAGES) Voting Members & Neighborhood Committee Members See page 88 Enclave GPI - Sharman Killian (813) 961-2203 ext.115 Welcome Committee: Village Volunteers See 86 The Greens CDD Gate Maintenance (813) 920-4268 WCA Committee Chairs See 88 Guard House Contact (813) 926-9485 WESTCHASE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Harbor Links CDD (813) 920-4268 Association Board of Directors See page 87 Saville Rowe CDD (813) 920-4268 WCA Committee Chairs See page 88 Stonebridge CDD (813) 920-4268 WESTCHASE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OFFICE The Vineyards CDD (813) 920-4268 All Certified Mail must be sent to: Woodbridge GPI – Denise Scheck (813) 961-2203 Greenacre Properties, Inc. (GPI) , 4131 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL 33618 PARK RESERVATIONS COMMUNITY ASSN. MGR. For after business hour emergencies call 600-1100 Baybridge /Glencliff Park (813) 920-4268 Debbie Sainz 10049 Parley Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 926-6404 Westwood Lakes Park First Come, First Served Community Assn. Manager’s Fax (813) 926-1821 MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (HOA) Community Assn. Manager’s E-mail [email protected] GREENACRE PROPERTIES, INC. (GPI) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Serves Westchase, Mandolin and Charlotte Adams 10049 Parley Drive, Tampa, FL 33626 (813) 926-6404 Highland Park) www.greenacreproperties.com (813) 600-1100 ACCOUNTING (FEES) MELROSE MANAGEMENT Joy 600-1100, Ext. 124 (Serves Windsor Park) www.melrosemanagement.com (813) 854-5033 WORLD OF WESTCHASE RESOURCE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Serves Westwood Lakes) www.resourcepropertymgmt.com (727) 796-5900 WOW, Inc. Board of Directors See page 3 WOW Deadlines See page 3 WOW Staff See page 3

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ACCOUNTANT FLOORING Certa Pro Painters (pg. 35) ...... (800) 462-3782 Jim Dixon Consulting, CPA, PA (pg. 25) ...... 475-5911 Florida Forever Floors by Home Floors Lou Phillips Painting (pg. 67) ...... 299-1979 (pg. 56) ...... 854-5677 AIR CONDITIONING PET GROOMER Stone-Mart (pg. 48) ...... 885-6900 Advanced Cooling Systems (pg. 22) ...... 855-6006 Woof! Here It Is (pg. 47) ...... 920.WOOF (9663) FUNERAL PARLOR Air Masters of Tampa Bay, Inc. (Web Ad) ...... 234-2419 Blount & Curry Funeral Home (pg. 28) ...... 814-4444 PET TRAINING Dogism (pg. 63) ...... 854-DOGS Air-O Force 1 (pg. 79) ...... 972-9449 GAS, NATURAL & PROPANE SERVICE & REPAIR Jaime Central AC (pg. 24) ...... 601-0764 The Gas Doctor (pg. 21) ...... 516-2927 PHOTOGRAPHER Tampa Bay Air Conditioning, Inc. (pg. 20) ...... 949-2114 Lynch Plumbing, Inc. (pg. 12) ...... 855-2565 James Broome Photography (pg. 51) ...... 841-9719 ALUMINUM, SCREEN, GLASS & VINYL ROOM GLASS, SHOWERS PHYSICIANS Anderson Aluminum (pg. 9) ...... 961-1764 MY Shower Door, Tampa, LLC (pg. 47) ...... 962-6008 AdventHealth Medical Group (pg. 43) ...... 534-6920 Foot & Ankle Specialists (pg. 28) ...... 855-3606 ASSITED LIVING GOLF CLUB Westchase Golf Club (pg. 52) ...... 854-2331 Internal Medicine & Pediatrics of Tampa Bay Arbor Terrace, Citrus Park (pg. 55) ...... 773-3172 Karen Ackley, MD (pg. 23)...... 961-2222 GUTTER CLEANING ATTORNEY Pro Performance Pressure Washing (pg. 37) ...... 477-4507 Mark Bilella, MD (pg. 23) ...... 961-2222 L. Pincus Law (pg. 60) ...... 333-1343 Frank Demery, MD (pg. 23) ...... 961-2222 HEATING Tera Ritchie, ARNP (pg. 23)...... 961-2222 Westchase Legal Center (pg. 2) ...... 844-WESTCHASE Advanced Cooling Systems (pg. 22) ...... 855-6006 TLC Medical Westchase Primary (pg. 67) ...... 920-4402 CABINETRY Air Masters of Tampa Bay, Inc. (Web Ad) ...... 234-2419 Premier Internal Medicine Quality Cabinet Refacing, Inc. (pg. 63) ...... (727) 799-5220 Jaime Central AC (pg. 24) ...... 601-0764 Alexandra Zelenka, MD (pg. 65) ...... 814-4204 Tampa Bay Air Conditioning, Inc. (pg. 20) ...... 949-2114 CARPET CLEANING PHYSICIANS, ALLERGISTS HOME IMPROVEMENT Leo’s Cleaning Service (pg. 13) ...... 877-1400 AllergyTampa.com (pg. 61) ...... 971-9743 Carlson Construction, Inc. (pg. 77) ...... (727) 744-8397 CHARITIES Ely Contracting (pg. 17) ...... 431-9412 PHYSICIANS, MED SPA Greyhound Pets of America (pg. 63)...... (727) 595-7852 Health & Med Spa (pg. 71)...... (727) 444-0995 HOME RENOVATIONS Maxx & Me Pet Rescue (pg. 63).....www.MaxxAndMe.org Motts Contracting Services, Inc. (pg. 18) ...... 931-7596 Tre Medspa (Insert) ...... 749-0918 CHILDCARE HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS, MENTAL HEALTH Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency Pinellas AdventHealth Carrollwood Health & Psychiatry (pg. 71) ...... (727) 733-6111 (pg. 45) ...... (727) 386-9115 (Inside Front Cover) ...... 932-2222 PHYSICIANS, ORAL SURGERY CLEANING SERVICE BayCare (pg. 33) ...... (800) BAY-CARE Mosaic (pg. 57) ...... 749-0930 Tampa Community Hospital Maclau Cleaning Service (pg. 65) ...... 900-3691 (Back Cover) ...... (855) 245-8330 PHYSICIANS, DERMATOLOGIST Royal Maid Service (pg. 19) ...... 962-6243 Bay Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery INSURANCE (Insert) ...... (866) 967-3376 DENTIST De Almenara, Allstate (pg. 73) ...... 886-5113 PLUMBING Delatorre Dentistry KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING A Superior Plumbing Solution, Inc. (pg. 43) ...... 852-1118 Alina de la Torre, DMD, PA (pg. 35) ...... 792-9400 Authentic Concepts Kitchen & Bath Dental Wellness of Westchase (pg. 40) ...... (727) 785-3097 Adelphi Plumbing, Inc. (pg. 28) ...... 969-2026 Amy Gionis DMD (pg. 36) ...... 855-2273 DesignCraft Kitchen & Bath Co. (Insert) ...... 820-6001 Anytime Plumbing (pg. 35) ...... 792-2264 Grover Dental Pediatrics (pg. 19) ...... 814-2933 LAWN CARE, LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Lynch Plumbing, Inc. (pg. 12) ...... 855-2565 Pediatric Dentistry of Westchase (pg. 19) ...... 854-5800 Green Thumb Nursery (pg. 13) ...... 884-3797 PRESSURE WASHING Smile Builders (pg. 59) ...... 880-0100 MyLandscapeConnections.com (pg. 54) .. (727) 647-1424 Carlson Construction, Inc. (pg. 77) ...... (727) 744-8397 Tampa Dental (pg. 17) ...... 888-9004 LAWN CARE, MAINTENANCE Hanson’s Pressure Washing (pg. 13)...... 973-0274 Veteran Lawn Service (pg. 37) ...... 763-1882 Westchase Dental Associates (pg. 13) ...... 818-0600 Pro Performance Pressure Washing (pg. 37) ...... 477-4507 Bletsch Irrigation & Lawn Service (pg. 12) ...... 855-7571 Westchase Esthetic Family Dentistry PRINTING/TYPESETTING Dr. Juliet Bulnes, DMD, PA (pg. 38) ...... 792-8211 MAILBOX REPAIR Express Press (Insert) ...... 884-3310 Carlson Construction, Inc. (pg. 77) ...... (727) 744-8397 Dr. Laura Goodwin, DMD (pg. 38) ...... 792-8211 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MOBILE APP DRAINAGE & FRENCH DRAIN Bletsch Irrigation & Lawn Service (pg. 12) ...... 966-7571 Kabinger (pg. 84) ...... www.kabinger.com Bletsch Irrigation & Lawn Service (pg. 12) ...... 855-7571 Kirschner Real Estate Services MOVERS Karen Kirschner Fonte (pg. 47)...... 908-8808 ELECTRICIAN A-1 Affordable Movers (pg. 25) ...... 800-MOVE Kenco Electric Services (pg. 9) ...... 855-6969 RADIOLOGY NAIL SALON Tower Radiology Centers (pg. 43) ...... 489-5063 On-Time Electric, Inc. (pg. 21)...... 545-9333 Prana Nail Lounge (pg. 71) ...... 749-6107 REAL ESTATE EMERGENCY SERVICES OPTOMETRIST Charles Rutenberg Realty Family Eyecare at Westchase (pg. 37) ...... 814-2020 Citrus Park ER (Back Cover) ...... 282-2850 Alisha Stockton (pg. 49) ...... 732-5851 ENTERTAINMENT ORTHODONTIST Florida Executive Realty (pg. 83) ...... 324-2440 Durrett Orthodontics (pg. 45) ...... 920-1935 Laser Ops Extreme Gaming Arcade (pg. 58) ...... 443-6509 Florida Executive Realty Geric Orthodontics (pg. 19) ...... 920-7720 Carrie Bell (pg. 54) ...... 340-7684 EPOXY FLOORING Goodnight Orthodontics (pg. 37) ...... 968-3737 Toni Cason (pg. 61) ...... 766-0525 Lou Phillips Painting (pg. 67) ...... 299-1979 PAINTING Beth Cupari (pg. 41) ...... 363-7802 EYEWEAR C & C Painting Contractors, Inc. (pg. 21) ...... 886-7100 Anne Hart (pg. 92) ...... 215-0734 Family Eyecare at Westchase (pg. 37) ...... 814-2020 Carlson Construction, Inc. (pg. 77) ...... (727) 744-8397 Wendy Ross (pg. 1) ...... 493-9241

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Future Home Realty SCHOOLS, CHARTER Kimberly Janowiak, P.A. (pg. 15) ...... (727) 686-5186 AGA Westchase (pg. 69) ...... 551-2144 Kirschner Real Estate Services Karen Kirschner Fonte (pg. 47)...... 908-8808 SCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS LE Real Estate Group Kids R Kids (pg. 59) ...... 926-5437 Lea Haverstock Primavera Preschool (pg. 45) ...... 855-6718 (pg. 21) ...... (727) 243-2000 / (813) 322-3222 SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS Mihara & Associates Inc. Alex Romo (pg. 72) ...... (305) 299-1553 Berkeley Preparatory School (pg. 75) ...... 885-1673 RE/MAX Action First Montessori House Day School (pg. 47) ...... 884-7220 Alison Connors (pg. 85)...... 758-3063 SCREENS & SCREEN ENCLOSURES RE/MAX Action First, The Campbell Group Archie Campbell (pg. 65) ...... 361-9699 Anderson Aluminum (pg. 9) ...... 961-1764 Kelly Mosco (pg. 65) ...... 598-5747 Mr. Screen Repair (pg. 25)...... 391-2632 Kerry Planeta (pg. 65) ...... 817-5360 Screens R Us (pg. 17) ...... 295-1217 Smith & Associates Real Estate (pg. 7) ...... 292-6556 The Screen Guy (pg. 91) ...... 240-2109 Smith & Associate Real Estate Amanda Siftar (Insert) ...... 857-9093 SHOPPING Doug Wood, The Wood Team Westfield Citrus Park (pg. 70) ...... 926-4644 (Inside Back Cover, Web Ad) ...... 451-9760 SOD REPLACEMENT Nancy Wood, The Wood Team (Inside Back Cover, Web Ad) ...... 451-9761 Bletsch Irrigation & Lawn Service (pg. 12) ...... 817-1297 The Wood Team SPRINKLER REPAIR (Inside Back Cover, Web Ad) ...... 957-3941 Bletsch Irrigation & Lawn Service (pg. 12) ...... 855-7571 Starkey Ranch (pg. 81) ...... 925-9777 STONE - NATURAL Taylormade Properties, Inc. Chris DeCiccio (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 Stone-Mart (pg. 48) ...... 885-6900 Gissel Fonseca (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 SUMMER CAMP Dawn Foster (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 Berkeley Preparatory School Summer Programs Paula Garcia (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 (pg. 61) ...... 885-1673 Janet Lopez (pg. 11)...... 855-5858 Isaiah Minardi (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 Childlife Preschool (pg. 66) ...... 818-7110 Julie Minardi (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 SYNAGOGUE Ingrid Santaliz (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 Congregation Schaarai Zedek-Reform (pg. 53) ...876-2377 Liz Nawn (pg. 11) ...... 855-5858 TAX PREPARATION RESTAURANTS Maloney’s Local Irish Pub & Eatery (pg. 53) ...... 749-0859 Jim Dixon Consulting, CPA, PA (pg. 25) ...... 475-5911 PDQ - Westchase (pg. 51) ...... 864-6760 Tax Solutions Plus (pg. 12) ...... 855-2457 Tampa Bay Brewing Company (pg. 29)...... 247-1422 TREE SERVICE The Grind (pg. 49) ...... 749-7533 Boen’s Tree Service, Inc (pg. 67) ...... 964-0785 ROOF CLEANING TUTORING Fountain of Roof (pg. 53) ...... 774-0588 Global Math Tutor, Travis Hall (pg. 59) ...... 240-4126 Pro Performance Pressure Washing (pg. 37) ...... 477-4507 URGENT CARE ROOFING CONTRACTOR Advent Health Centra Care (pg. 9) ...... 792-2550 Done Rite Roofing (pg. 25) ...... 530-8458 SCM Roofing (pg. 31) ...... 293-0732 VETERINARIAN Suncoast Roofing (pg. 49) ...... 283-2544 Sunshine Animal Hospital (pg. 62)...... 885-7071

JUNE 2019 | WOW 92 ENTERTAINMENT | fake ad contest Catch Twenty-Three Fake Ad Contest

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