carrollwood - vol. 2, issue 6, june 2014

By Alexis Selby

What if I told you that you could enjoy a nicejuicy burger, yummy, crispy fries and a creamy home-made milkshake minus the guilt and with 40-60% lessfat? Well, you can get all this and more at EVOS, afavorite local restaurant where family and friendscome to enjoy great tasting all American favoritesmade with healthier ingredients cooked without theexcess fat; a place where you can feel great about your-self and the world around you.

The friendly owners and staff at EVOS® Carroll-wood would like to take this opportunity to open uptheir doors and welcome you inside to try the EVOSdifference. If you haven’t been here before, you have to

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:HCSO Fishing Tourney........................................3

Community Calendar/News Briefs...................4-5

The Magic Emporium.......................................8-9

Westchase Colonics.......................................12-13

Whole Foods Carrollwood..................................14

Brain Balance.....................................................17

Pet Health................................................................19

Wild Birds Unlimited of Tampa....................20-21

Vol. 2, Issue 6, June 2014

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By Alexis Selby

You can tell a lot about someoneby the quality of their smile, and noth-ing is more eye-catching than a gen-uine, beautiful smile that is boastingwith confidence. With the help of Dr.Elizabeth DeWeese, DMD and hercaring staff, you can get the smile youhave always dreamed of, while receiv-ing quality treatment by friendly, expe-rienced individuals who genuinely careabout your well-being.

Since opening her practice over 7years ago, Dr. DeWeese has beenchanging the Carrollwood area and giv-ing brightness and beauty to the neigh-

borhood. Agraduate ofGaither HighSchool, Dr. De-Weese was bornand raised inCarrollwood.She has a greatsense of com-munity prideand enjoyshelping peoplethroughout Tampa Bay take control oftheir dental health.

Dr. DeWeese found her passion

Dr. DeWeese Family &Cosmetic Dentistry

See “Deweese” on page 28.

By Julie Kanehl

Painting with a Twist puts awhole new take on fun, andwhether you’ve never actuallyheld a paint brush or you’re anaccomplished artist, you will fallin love with Painting with aTwist’s easy-going and fun-lov-ing approach to painting. Perfectfor parties, girls’ nights, or for anextra special date night, the newlocation is going to be at 12926 N.Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, andpromises to excite, inspire and makean artist out of everyone!

Owners Michelle Beres and

Sharon Reis are also the owners of thePainting with a Twist in Trinity, and itssuccess over the last two and a halfyears has been so much fun that they

Painting with a Twist isComing to Carrollwood!

See “PWAT” on page 26.

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Love to fish? There’s a $25,000fish out there and you could catch it!So, if you think you’ve got what ittakes to catch the winning fish, grabyour fishing poles and head on downto the Westshore Yacht Club for theirexciting annual Hillsborough CountySherriff’s Office Fishing Tournament!Guaranteed to be a good time for all,the annual HCSO Charities inshorefishing tournament gives anglers theopportunity to fish for Snook, Redfishand Trout in our very own TampaBay, all while benefitting an excellentorganization – the Judeo ChristianHealth Clinic. Spending a beautifulday on the water, anglers get to enjoytheir beloved pastime in the hopes oflanding the big one – a tagged fishworth $25,000!

This year’s fishing tournamentwill be held on Saturday, June 21,2014, at the Westshore Yacht Club,located at 6003 Beacon Shores St inTampa. Fishing will start at 6:30 a.m.and will go until 3 p.m. After return-ing from fishing, anglers are invited to

stay for dinner, judging and prizesfrom 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., all of which isincluded with angler entry.

The Captain’s Meeting will beheld the night before on June 20 at 7p.m. at the Westshore Yacht Club.Each fishing team must send at leastone member to represent them.

With more than 40 boats entered,last years tournament was a huge suc-cess and the charity event raised over$17,000 for the Judeo ChristianHealth Clinic. But, I have biggerhopes for this year’s event, and I wantto bring that number to over$20,000! With your support we canmake that happen! So, register todayand join the Neighborhood NewsFishing Team for a fun-filled day onthe beautiful Tampa Bay. Who knows,that $25,000 fish could be yours!

If you would like to submitentry by mail, please make checkspayable to HCSO Charities andmail registration and payment to:

Attention Fishing TournamentCommunity Outreach DivisionHillsborough County Sheriff’s

OfficeP.O. Box 3371Tampa, FL 33601Entry Fees are $125.00 per an-

gler or $400.00 per boat (4 anglersmax). In addition to regular regis-tration, there are also many spon-sorship options available. For moreinformation please call MasterDeputy Steve Ferreira or DeputyDiana Watson at (813) 247-8115or visit www.HCSO.Tampa.fl.us.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’sOffice Fishing Tournament


Community CalendarFun, Exciting SummerCamps at Tampa Jiu-Jitsu!

If you are looking for an excellentsummer camp program for your childthat will benefit them both mentallyand physically Tampa Jiu-Jitsu has theperfect camp. Offering both physicaland mental benefits, Jiu-Jitsu is notonly great exercise for the whole fam-ily, but helps students to develop im-portant lifelong values and instills asense of confidence and camaraderie.Owner Ryan Deichert says, “My goal

is to provide safe, realistic self defenseusing teaching methods that areproven to work against opponents thatare bigger, faster and stronger and tocreate an atmosphere that is friendlyand empowers people!”

Tampa Jiu-Jitsu’s summer campprogram is perfect for children of allages and will include basic Jiu-Jitsu in-struction, and a whole lot of fun! Itwill even incorporate some yoga aswell. The program will start in June,so call today to register your child –

you will be glad you did! Tampa Jiu-Jitsu is located at

11732 North Dale Mabry inTampa in the Main Street ShoppingPlaza near Michael’s Grill and thenew Villagio Theaters. For more in-formation on their summer campprogram please call the studio at(813) 951-4865, visit their websiteat www.TampaJiuJitsu.com or visittheir Facebook page.

Battle For Bella FishingTournament on June 21

Enjoy a relaxing, beautiful day onthe water as you fish for the big catch,all while benefitting a great cause, atthe Battle For Bella Fishing Tourna-ment, which will be held at Rick’s onThe River on June 21. This 5th an-nual inshore fishing tournament willprovide fun for the whole family! Pro-ceeds from the tournament will bene-fit a beautiful little girl named Isabellaand her fight against cancer.

The Captain’s Meeting will beheld Thursday, June 19th, at Rick’s onthe River, located at 2305 N WillowAve in Tampa. Registration will openat 6 p.m. and the meeting will be heldat 7 p.m. All teams are expected to at-tend the Captain’s Meeting, and signin at the designated time and location.

Sponsorships and additionaldonations are welcome! Entry is$50 per person (in a private boat).Rick’s on the River is located at2305 N Willow Ave in Tampa. Formore information and registrationinformation please visitwww.FloridaInshoreAngler.com orcontact Jennifer Underwood at(813) 516-1759, (813) 957-2073or by email at [email protected].

Lake Magdalene MS SupportGroup Fundraising Event

Come one, come all, but comehungry and support the Lake Magda-lene MS Support Group fund raising af-fair. It is happening all day, June 3rd atBurgerMonger, 10412 N Dale Mabry(just north of Busch Blvd, next to Mac-Donald’s). Just mention “MS” whenyou order hand the organization will re-ceive credit – BurgerMonger has been,and continues to be, a great support.

Multiple Sclerosis is a disablingdisease which can effect one’s vision,brain, or spinal cord and the contigu-ous nerves. We all experience differ-ent symptoms and there is no knowncure. The MS Support Group meetsthe first Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. at 3402 Hollyhock Way inTampa, in an effort to provide sup-


port, assurance, education and welfarefor our members. They are non-profitbut have the outreach support of sev-eral organizational professionals.

For more information on theevent and/or support group pleasecontact Rita Schallenberger at(813) 961-5510.

Nar-Anon Family GroupsMonthly Meetings

The Nar-Anon Family Groups area worldwide fellowship for those af-fected by someone else’s addiction. Asa twelve-step program, they offer thsirhelp by sharing their experience,strength and hope. For more informa-tion please visit www.Naranonfl.org.

For meetings outside Florida visitwww.nar-anon.org. For the Help Lineplease call 1-888-947-8885.

The following is a list of monthlymeetings:

Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m., HopeChurch, 5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd.,Lutz.

***** Narateen***** same loca-tion, day and time.

Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Our Ladyof the Rosary Church, 2348 CollierPkwy. (Immaculata Hall - Rm. E -Back Entrance)

Saturdays 10:00 a.m., UnitedMethodist Church, 207 BuckinghamAve., Oldsmar, FL 34677.

Community News Briefs

Nearly 100 people of all agesfilled Mekor Shalom for an event tocelebrate new space for Mekor Shalomin Carrollwood.

The “Hanukkat Habayit,” He-brew for dedication of sacred space,was attended by members of the

Tampa Conservative synagogue as wellas members of the local community.

“It is incredible to think that onlyabout eight months ago we began ourcongregational path toward a shulpremised on two things: connectionwith one another; and welcoming and

valuing each person for who he or sheis, rather than how much they pay indues,” synagogue Board of Trusteespresident Chris Shulman said. “Thesevalues are felt at every Shabbat serviceor Holiday Observance, through thewarm words and inclusive practices ofour Founding Spiritual Leader, Haz-zan Jodi Sered-Lever, through theonegs and Kiddush luncheonsthoughtfully prepared and provided bycongregants, through the warmth offriends gathered together to worship,and through the kind laughter we hearwhen the kids attend religious school.

“These values are also expressedin our adoption of a Voluntary Finan-cial Commitment – the first shul to doso in Tampa Bay – where each personor family gives as they believe they areable to afford.”

At the event, Shulman introducedHillsborough County District 2 Com-missioner Victor Crist, who offered in-spirational remarks and embracedTampa’s newest Conservative Jewishcongregation as part of the vibrant,growing area.

Sered-Lever led a brief but mean-ingful service characteristic of thewarm and inviting environment thathas already drawn over 70 householdsto the shul in under a year.

Board Vice President Susan Mar-

low offeredthe blessingand fulfilledthe mitzvah ofaffixing themezuzah tothe entrance ofthe sanctuary.Afterward,congregantsand guests en-joyed a delicious meal in the atriumwhile socializing.

“This type of environment is ex-actly why we joined. This is a placewhere people give what they can. Peo-ple are here because they want to be;the sense of community is palpable,”said Mekor Shalom member Dr.Amanda Smith, who attended withher husband and two daughters.

Shulman added, “This congrega-tion has answered the call. Through fi-nancial contributions and in-kinddonations of religious items, officeequipment and supplies, beautifulworks of art, and, most of all, congre-gants’ time and services, MekorShalom is thriving.”

For more information aboutTampa’s Conservative synagogueMekor Shalom, please visitwww.mekorshalom.org or call 813-963-1818.

Tampa Conservative Synagogue MekorShalom Celebrates Move To New Space

See “Calendar” on page 6.


for that month’s theme. Patrons canpurchase home baked goods donatedby the Center’s volunteers, which helpcomplete the intimate ambience.

The Carrollwood CulturalCenter is located at 4537 LowellRoad in Tampa. Tickets for Jazz

with Jim are $12-$18. Tickets canbe purchased at the box office, on-line at CarrollwoodCenter.org, orby calling (813) 269-1310 or (813)922-8167. Group tickets are avail-able. A cash bar will be availableduring the event.

Wednesdays 8:00 p.m. at the As-bury United Methodist Church, 4204Thys Rd., New Port Richey.

Mondays, 7:00 p.m. TurningPoint, Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 Shel-don Rd., Tampa.

Thursdays, 7:00 p.m., Christ theKing Church, 821 So. Dale Mabry(Two Story Bldg. across parking lot,Rm 203).

Tuesdays 6:45 p.m. at All SaintsChurch, 1700 Keystone Rd., TarponSprings, FL 34688.

Tarpon Springs High SchoolStudent to Perform with JazzWith Jim at CarrollwoodCultural Center on June 20

Jazz with Jim, a monthly jazzprogram at the Carrollwood CulturalCenter featuring musician Jim Burgeand the Jazz Directions, will welcomeTarpon Springs High School studentCole Hazlitt as a special guest musi-cian for their concert on Friday, June20 at 7:30 p.m.

Graduating this year from TarponSprings High School, Hazlitt will at-tend the Manhattan School of Music

in the fall. Hazlitt, who was also ac-cepted to FSU and Berklee, will joinBurge and the Jazz Directions one lasttime on the vibraphone before head-ing off to college. His first appearedwith the Jazz Directions in 2011.

Jazz with Jim is best known forfusing personal stories by the musi-cians with popular jazz tunes suited

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Tarpon Springs High School SeniorCole Hazlitt


By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

As you open the glass and brownmetal door, all the cynicism of adult-hood is wiped away; you have just re-turned to the wonderment ofchildhood. For this generation of chil-dren, it’s like Harry Potter discoveringDiagon Alley in the middle of a quaintMuggle neighborhood.

In the far right corner of anunassuming shopping complex is asecret world filled with vintage cardtricks and modern-day illusions. Theshelves are lined with guides, mem-orabilia and novelty items. This isno ordinary shop, but a specialmeeting place where amateurs andprofessionals, young and young atheart, can purchase tricks and propsand meet monthly to socialize anddiscuss magic.

Since opening its brick andmortar location at 4429 GunnHighway, The Magic Emporium hasbecome a Mecca for magicians lo-cally, throughout the United Statesand around the world.

“I’ve been in the business about10 years,” says founder Gary Barker.“We opened the shop in November2009. Before that we were exclusivelyonline and at magic conventions.”

At the age of 8, Barker had hisfirst introduction to magic when magi-cian and ventriloquist Mark Wade per-formed at his elementary school.

“I bugged my parents to takeme to the library to get a book onmagic and have never looked back,”he explains.

Barker performs at corporateevents, private parties and churches,and does a lot of charity work. Heopened The Magic Emporium to givethe public much more than a retailshop, but the full magic experiencefrom a bygone era.

“I have a passion for magic, but Ihave a passion for the experience thatyou get from a brick and mortar thatyou cannot get online,” says Gary. “Ilove the Internet and technology, butthere is something intrinsically beauti-ful about doing magic and learningface-to-face. You can only get that ex-

perience in a real shop.” From beginners in preschool, el-

ementary and high school to uncon-ventional tattooed twenty-something’s to senior citizens honinga lifetime craft, in his shop Gary hasseen the style evolution of magic,from illusionist David Copperfield tostreet shock magicians like CrissAngel and David Blaine.

Gary says, “I personally believewhat’s good for magic is good for allof us. From the different styles of per-forming, huge illusions to shockmagic, there is a place for all of that.Magic – for most of us in the arts – iskind of a culmination of all art forms –theatre, drama and pantomime, music.It a culmination of all performing artsmelting together as one.”

Gary believes that even today’syouth, with technology at their fin-gertips, still appreciate a good magicperformance.

And longtime magicians RudyHernandez and Dick Johnson “TheOld Pro”, who were meeting at theMagic Emporium for the monthly

Tampa Magic Club, Warren Hamil-ton International Brotherhood ofMagicians (I.B.M.) Ring 175, agreewith Gary.

“I’ve been a magician all of mylife,” says Johnson, who regularly per-forms at holiday shows, especially dur-ing Halloween. “I think if the kids sit

Magic Is Alive and Well at The Magic Emporium –Carrollwood’s “Best Kept Secret”

Founder Gary Barker


down and pay attention, they are nottoo jaded to appreciate magic. Liveentertainment is still a good thing. Ienjoy what I call apparatus magic –with the birds and a rabbit; I used tohave a girl doing illusions with me.”

Hernandez, who has been per-forming for 40 years, explains, “Thekids today are learning magic onYouTube and away from other magi-cians. When I was learning, the onlyway you could learn was from othermagicians and going to a group likethis and actually having social contact.Magic is secondary to the entertain-ment. Magic is a tool and entertain-ment is the show. It’s good to havethe social interaction.”

“The Masters of Magic”Beginning 7 p.m. on June 1 and

repeating each Sunday through Au-gust 31, the Magic Emporium willpresent “The Masters of Magic.” Forjust $10, families can enjoy anevening of magic and other varietiesof entertainment.

“We will have quality, professionalmagicians coming in, with differentmagicians each week to perform forthis family-friendly event; hopefully itwill spark some interest in the art ofmagic,” says Gary.

Kid’s Club The Magic Emporium also

hosts a Kids Club called the Societyof Young Magicians the second Sat-urday of each month, with itsyoungest regular magician with thestage-name “The Amazing JohnJohn (Humphries) having started atjust 4 years old.

Gary says, “At first I was bit skep-tical about how engaged someone thatyoung could become, but surprisinglyover the last year he has grown, honedhis skills and done a really fabulous jobat learning both the tricks and how topresent them well. It’s exciting to seekids especially that young really getsomething out of this experience.”

AbraCAMPdabraSummer Camp

In addition to a monthly club,young budding magicians, ages 7 toseventeen, can practice their skills inThe Magic Emporium’s summercamp, AbraCAMPdabra on June 23-27, July 21-25 and August 11-15.

“It’s a focused, concentratedcamp centered on magic,” says Gary.“We teach them a wide range ofmagic, performance techniques andshowmanship and we also have a spe-cial day that we teach them balloonsculpting. The camp culminates withan evening show where the childrenperform the magic they learned for

family and friends.”For $150 per week, campers re-

ceive a camp tee shirt, certificate ofcompletion and a magic/balloon kit.

In his five years at his GunnHighway location, Gary has also dis-covered the magic is being utilized bynon-magicians in unique and innova-tive ways. He says, “We get a lot ofeducators who come in and ask formagic they can use to engage theirstudents and use as teaching tools. Wehave several math and science teacherswho come in frequently to get magictricks like optical illusions that theycan use to reinforce what they areteaching in their classrooms.”

Several magic and balloongroups, like I.B.M., Gulfcoast chap-ter of the Fellowship of ChristianMagicians, and the Balloon Jam,comprised of full-time and part-timeentertainers, hobbyists, and new peo-ple simply interested in learningmore about the craft, call the MagicEmporium home for their monthlymeetings and lectures.

“We live in a crazy world and thestresses of life are sometimes heavy,”concludes Gary. “Magic can take youback to that moment of wonder andbelief that you had when you were achild when you had hopes anddreams and really believed they couldcome true. I love that about magic.If I could communicate one thing toCarrollwood it would be that we arethe best-kept secret in Tampa Bay!We love magic and our communityand we’d love to share that momentof wonder.”

The Magic Emporium is lo-cated at 4429 Gunn Highway inTampa. They are open Mon. – Sat.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more infor-mation on magic classes, lectures,shows, meetings, and camps, pleasecall (813) 265 -9263, visitwww.TheMagicEmporium.net orFacebook.com/MagicEmporium.

This is no ordinary shop, but a special meeting place where amateurs and professionals, young and young at heart,can purchase tricks and props and meet monthly to socialize and discuss magic.

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By Katie Thomas

Westchase Colonics, recentlymoving to its new location at 12513Bassbrook Ln in Tampa, works to-wards informing the Tampa Bay Areaabout the importance in cleansing,detoxifying and working towardsachieving natural digestive health.Owner Missy Belmonte, licensedcolon therapist (CT), has a passion forhelping people along their journey inreaching a healthier, more natural stateof health through a system that ridsthe colon of toxic buildup. WestchaseColonics offers the guidance, knowl-edge and take-charge action necessaryin reaching transformative and life-changing health benefits. Missy’s pas-sion for leading a healthy lifestyle andher full belief in the benefits fromcleansing through colon hydrotherapy,stems from her own personal life expe-riences. When Missy was in her mid-twenties she began feeling tired, achy,worn-down and foggy. After missingout on work from debilitating symp-toms, Missy pursued a mission to find

the reason behind her illness. Shefound that she had developed SystemicYeast Overgrowth called Candida, dueto excess amounts of sugar and yeastand/or overuse of antibiotics, and ac-cording to www.candidaclinic.org,“Systemic Candida overgrowth has be-come a virtual epidemic, affecting mil-lions of people.”

Once Missy realized that sheneeded to take charge of her body, shedid just that; a change from her nor-mal diet to a healthier, more whole-some regimen reduced Missy’sSystemic Candida symptoms by 80%within 8 weeks. Missy says, “Growingup in California, I was always aware ofnatural health and lifestyles, but it was-n’t until I became very sick and healedmany of my personal ailments that Idecided to go back to school. When Iwas able to heal myself I knew that Ireally wanted to teach others.”

At 27, Missy signed up to attendNutrition School in Napa Valley andsoon after, moved to Florida wherewhile working at Whole Foods in theNutrition Department, Missy met her

role model, BrendaWatson, the propri-etor of cleansingproducts calledReNew Life. “Ifound that manypeople were insearch of coloncleanses to ridthemselves of toxinsand heavy metalbuildup,” saysMissy. “FromGMOs to the over-use of antibiotics, tovery little nutrientsin our soil, we arebeing assaulted daily with chemicals ineverything. In fact, according to a re-port by WHO, The World Health Or-ganization, ‘1/4 of Global disease iscaused by environmental toxins.’ OnceI realized this I began searching for myown colon hydrotherapist to furtherdetox my body.” Missy says that afteronly six colonic treatments she wasshocked at how amazing she felt.

“I knew then that I wanted to

pursue becoming a colon hydrothera-pist to help people feel better in thesame way I did,” shares Missy. “Thetruth is our bodies are not designed toendure the daily intrusion of chemicalsingested, from our food to the waterwe drink and bathe in…colonic ther-apy helps rid the body of those excesschemicals and toxins.”

The state of Florida requires allColon Therapists to first be licensed inMassage Therapy before ever enrolling

Natural Digestive Health at Westchase Colonics“The Truth About Colon Hydrotherapy”

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Westchase Colonics is professional and serene

in school. Missy says, “I have so muchrespect for CTs and MTs in the state ofFlorida. The program they attend is rig-orous and comparable to pre-med A &P classes, which allows the student toreally understand how the body works.”

Everyone Benefits fromWestchase Colonics:

Westchase Colonics is composed ofan aesthetically pleasing, relaxing, spa-like atmosphere. You are always greetedby Missy and will always receive individ-ual attention from her. Missy’s profes-sionalism and attention to client needsis stellar; she will always be the onlytherapist you deal with at Westchase

Colonics. Her gra-cious welcome andexpansive knowl-edge will immedi-ately ease anyapprehensions youmay have aboutyour visit.

Upon yourarrival, Missy willhave you fill out apatient intakeform, which willhelp her under-stand your medicaland health history,as well as your cur-rent lifestyle in

order to help you receive full benefitsfrom your colonic cleanse. When youare finished with your form, Missy willguide you into her office to have a one-on-one half-hour (or longer) sessionthat will break down the steps to yourtreatment, answer any questions youmay have and discuss the importance ofridding your body of toxic buildup.

At Westchase Colonics, you areset in a completely relaxing atmos-phere; Missy truly wants all clients tofeel at-ease during visits. Once you fin-ish speaking with Missy, she will leadyou into the sauna room where an in-frared thermal system awaits. Missytreated me to a 45-minute infrared

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sauna session and the experience waswonderful. My body was relaxed andmy mind found peace; you will lovethe sauna treatment, which allows youto have complete “me” time. Whatmakes the infrared thermal systemunique? Infrared radiant energy re-leases out of panels within the steam-free sauna and penetrate the body’stissues up to two inches deep; you areliterally heated up from the inside. Theenergy output from the sauna is tunedto correspond with our body’s naturalradiant energy and induces 2-3 timesmore sweat output than a traditionalsauna. Missy compares her infrared sys-tem to a “medical sweat,” clearing tox-ins out of the body through the releaseof a heavy sweat session. The saunawill completely relax you and is a greatpurification tool before your colonicsession. After my sauna treatment, myskin glowed for days; the sauna is anexcellent purifier and increases bloodcirculation – what a wonderful gift!During your sauna treatment you willbe in a clean towel, receive water withelectrolytes and once you have com-pletely relaxed and sweat out toxins,you will wrap yourself in a new clean,fresh towel and head to the colonicroom for further cleansing treatment.

Missy says, “We all need to cleanseand be aware of importance of elimina-tion. Here at Westchase Colonics itfeels like coming to an Internal BodyCleansing Spa versus a clinic. I want myguests to feel great when they leavehere…refreshed, energetic, yet relaxedand definitely lighter!” The colon hy-drotherapy session lasts about 45 min-utes and the final 10 to 15 minutes isspent in the bathroom to eliminate anyexcess water as you replenish your sys-tem with a delicious dairy-free, elec-trolyte and probiotic infused beverage.

“Seeing someone transform fromfeeling ill, lethargic and depressed tocomplete vigor, lightness and vitality isvery rewarding,” says Missy. “I under-stand what it feels like before and after ahealthy detox – helping people reachthis healthier, lighter feeling is the rea-son I love, love, love what I do!”

The machine used for your closedsystem colonic treatment is a class twomedical device that utilizes gentle pres-surized water to clear out the colon fromtoxins and buildup. The pressurizedwater works to exercise the colon mus-cles, which also may unravel any twisting

of the colon that may be present and ul-timately help to retrain the bowel. Allfecal matter within the bowel is toxic.Other problems occur when the excessmatter seeps through the colon wall andinto other areas of the body. Colon hy-drotherapy clears out that excess toxicwaste and gives overall improvement tobowel muscles. Three sessions within a10-day time frame are usually needed toclear the bowel completely. Some mayrequire more sessions, due to many yearsof medication use and overall poorhealth that contributes to years of consti-pation. Missy covers every detail of theprogram. She even helps you plan acolon-clogging-free diet. Missy says, Iam going to be 45 this summer and Ifeel much healthier and energetic than inmy 20s, since I’ve been aware of the im-portance of healthy cleansing over thelast 15 years.” Missy detoxes abouttwice a year using the same colonic hy-drotherapy treatment and protocol herpatients receive.

If you are looking to improve youroverall wellbeing, health and energy, youwill be greatly satisfied with the upscalepurifying program at Westchase Colonics.Janet from the Westchase area says, “Iwas nervous at the thought of having acolonic but Missy was so helpful and reas-suring. I’m so thankful I can go to a placewhere I really feel right at home.”

Missy’s dedication to helping peo-ple take charge of their health is inspira-tional. She holds seminars at her officeconsistently in order to teach peoplehow to better their lives through naturaldigestive health and detox, and she lec-tures throughout the Tampa Bay Areafrom health stores to chiropractic officesto networking events. Clients are con-stantly learning while visiting WestchaseColonics through literature and discus-sion, which offers unbeatable prices forthe treatment and learning experienceyou receive. The professionalism, thebeautiful Far Infrared Cedar Full BodySauna treatment and colonic therapy willhave you feeling youthful, clean, light onyour feet and holistically happy.

Westchase Colonics is located at12513 Bassbrook Ln in Tampa.Please call (813) 749-0858 to speakwith Missy and visit www.WestchaseColonics.com formore information on services and alist of FAQ. Missy Belmonte is aFlorida licensed Colon Therapist(MA53002).

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Westchase Colonics has a bright, cheery office, allowingpatients to relax in a comfortable stress-free setting.


Deciphering The Code: How To Read Nutrition LabelsLet’s be honest, we have all

stared at nutrition labels blankly try-ing to understand what in the worldis really going on. It can be confus-ing and frustrating, but there aresome easy ways to develop a betterunderstanding. The following tipswill help you crack the code of nutri-tion labels so that you can make edu-cated, health driven choices whilegrocery shopping!

1. Ignore the front of thepackage. Products use phrases like“Heart healthy!” “Fat free!” and“Low sodium!” on the front of thelabel entice you to purchase them, butoften these claims prove to be lessthan accurate when you look at thenutritional information. If you takenothing else away from this article, re-member this number one tip!

2. Start with the serving size.All packaged food labels are requiredto show the serving size of an item. Itmay be in grams, ounces, cups, etc,but it has to be there, and the servingssizes of the package will also vary. Ifyou look on a box of whole grain ce-real versus one of its more sugary

counterparts, you will often find theyuse different servings sizes.

3. Understanding “caloriesfrom fat.” For many of us we glossover the “calories from fat” section ofthe label, but it’s hugely important.For instance, a jar of coconut oilshows it has about 120 calories per ta-blespoon. It also states there are 120calories from fat per serving. Whatdoes that mean? It means oil is 100%fat. On the other hand, a piece ofbread that has 80 calories per slice and5 calories from fat makes it 16% fat.Understanding this difference will goa long way in your journey of choos-ing healthy foods!

4. Look at the “total fat.” Addi-tionally, making sure your foods arelow in saturated fat (no more than 7%of your intake) and trans-fat free is im-portant. According to the USDA, av-erage men and women should get nomore than 20-30% of their caloriesfrom fat, so keep this number in checkto encourage overall, lasting health.

Hidden Fat Alert! Be sure to re-view “fat free” items too. Companiescan label a product “fat free” if it con-

tains less than .5g fat per serving. So insome products, such as cookingsprays, you will see that the servingsize is so small that it can carry the “fatfree” label, when it is really 100% fat,just like liquid oils.

5. Check the sodium. TheUSDA recommends that the publictake in less than 2,400mg of sodiumper day, and in some cases even lessthan 1,500mg. Currently the averageAmerican is taking in over 4,000mg,which is associated with high bloodpressure and other cardiovascular is-sues. By choosing foods with a 1 calo-rie to 1 milligram sodium ratio or less,you can be sure to stay below theserecommended numbers.

6. Read the ingredients. As ageneral rule you probably shouldn’teat something with ingredients youcan’t pronounce. Keeping foods intheir whole, unprocessed form is agreat way to make sure you’re stickingwith a healthy plan.

Be sure to take these tips withyou the next time you’re groceryshopping to check your favorite“health” foods and see: Do they re-

ally fit the health bill when pushcomes to shove?

Check http://wholefoodsmar-ket.com/recipes for great recipes tohelp encourage your healthy lifestyle!

Nicole Sampson is the HealthyEating Specialist at Whole Foods Mar-ket Carrollwood. She is a great re-source for free, easy tips on how to eathealthy on a budget. Keep an eye outfor her free classes and store tours atwholefoodsmarket.com/stores/car-rollwood or email her at [email protected] to set up ahealthy eating education event foryour school or workplace!

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By Alexis Selby

Brain Balance Tampa would liketo invite you and a guest to attendtheir Special Parent Event, a monthlyevent that features unique topics ex-pertly designed to help families regaincontrol of their lives and get their chil-dren back on track to success. Thetopic for June will be: The Dynamicsof the Brain: How to Improve PoorGrades and Low Self-Esteem withoutMedication. The June event will beheld on Tuesday June 10, at 6:30 p.m.at their learning center, located at4022 Tampa Road, Suite 6 in Olds-mar. Space is limited so call (813)749-0872 today to reserve your spot.

This event is a great introductioninto understanding what is going onin the brain of a child who has Learn-ing Difficulties or Behavior Problems.There will be a presentation of current

research, that continues to evolve, andsome basic principles that can be ap-plied in the home or school setting.Establishing some foundational princi-ples in your home can improve overallbrain function. The presentation willprovide strategies to improve grossmotor, fine motor, and nutrition – allof which can improve overall function-ing of your child's brain. Participantswill learn more about brain develop-ment and how it impacts your child’sperformance academically, socially, be-haviorally and emotionally. You willtake home strategies and ideas on howto improve overall brain function.Parents will leave encouraged andfilled with hope!

About Brain Balance Tampa Owned by Director Larry Pol-

nicky, Brain Balance Tampa is an ex-traordinary learning center with itsmain focus being to help children with

learning & behavioral disor-ders such as ADHD,Dyslexia, Asperger’s, HighFunctioning Autism, & otherLearning Disabilities. Theirmission is to make theirunique program available toas many children as possibleso that each child may reachhis or her greatest physical,mental, social and academicpotential. The Brain BalanceProgram® brings hope tofamilies of children who suf-fer with behavioral, academic,and social challenges andtheir specialized achievement

center offers a drug-free, whole-childapproach to address the underlying is-sues in many of the behavioral, devel-opmental, and learning disorders thatplague so manychildren today.

As parents,we all want thevery best forour children;for them tohave the neces-sary skills and theability to lead a suc-cessful and independentlife; to make the right deci-sions and chart their ownpath for the future. So whatdo you do when you realizethat there is somethingamiss – that your child isn’tprogressing at the samerate, in some area or an-other, as other children

their age, and is having difficulty withthings that come so naturally to oth-ers? It can be quite devastating, forboth the parent and the child, andmany feel helpless, thinking they havenowhere to turn. But, just know, thatthere is hope, and, Brain Balance ishere to help. So, sign up for their nextfree parent event and find out moreabout the groundbreaking Brain Bal-ance Program for children with neu-rological disorders, such as ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabili-ties and Autism/Asperger’s.

Brain Balance of Oldsmar is lo-cated at 4022 Tampa Road, Suite 6in Oldsmar. For more informationplease call (813) 749-0872, [email protected] visit BrainBalanceTampa.com.

Brain Balance Presents: The Dynamics of the Brain:How to Improve Poor Grades and Low Self-Esteem

without Medication on Tuesday, June 10.

When we think of health for our-selves we list eating right, exercise,weight control, mental stimulation andregular early detection or well care vis-its with our physician. It really isn’tdifferent creating a plan to keep yourpet healthy. For your pet it is impor-tant to feed the correct type andamount of food and avoid inappropri-ate or excessive treats. Appropriatepreventative care, vaccinations andmedications should be tailored to yourpet’s needs. Pets should have an exer-cise plan that works for their age andbreed and your time constraints. Plan-ning regular visits with your veterinar-ian can help you make the best healthplan to extend the life of your pet.

Choosing a pet food can be moredifficult than you think. There arethousands of commercial pet foodsavailable. Visit our website, plantation-petvet.com, to read about choosing anappropriate pet food. It is importantto read ingredient labels, consult withyour veterinarian and stick with onefood. Animals do best with consis-tency. The vast majority of pets I seewith diarrhea have experienced a re-cent diet change. Even a planned

change in diet should occur very grad-ually over a course of 7days to avoidgastrointestinal upset.

Taking your pet to the veterinar-ian for an “annual” visit can be adaunting task. Owners worry abouttransporting their pet, what will berecommended and what it will cost.Veterinary sevices should be based onyour pets breed, age and lifestyle.Vaccinations especially should bebased on your pet’s daily life. Yourpets “personal” information shouldalso be used to determine the type ofheartworm and flea prevention that isdispensed. Many pets in this area ofFlorida will need a product that in-cludes tick prevention.

Vaccines, especially a complete se-ries for your kitten and puppy, andmonthly heartworm, flea and tick pre-vention medication are the cornerstoneof a healthy pet. Most owners do notrealize that their dog and cat’s monthlyheartworm prevention also protectsthem from intestinal parasites. Intes-tinal parasites like roundworms, hook-worms and whipworms can causediarrhea, weight loss and other less ob-vious signs of illness. Some of these in-testinal parasites are “zoonotic” orcontagious to humans, especially tovery old, very young and immunosup-


Pet Health pressed individuals.After a com-

prehensive physicalexam, early detec-tion blood work,urinalysis and pos-sibly a dental clean-ing will besuggested. Wehave found thesetests and proce-dures can help usprevent or slow theprogression of is-sues like heart, kid-ney and liver disease. When detectedand treated early, these conditions re-spond the most favorably to treatment.

A healthy pet needs exercise, justlike in humans. The most difficult partof exercise, for most people, is makingthe time to incorporate it into ourpet’s daily routine. It helps our dogsand cats with obesity prevention, jointhealth and mental health. You will findthat most dogs love exercise and be-have better when they can get out ofthe house and interact with others.Cats can be given food or treat puz-zles, trained to chase a toy or laserpointer and given cat trees or otherareas to climb and enhance their envi-ronment with vertical challenges.

Your furry companion’s longterm health starts with a once or twiceyearly physical and discussion withyour veterinarian. Vaccines alone arenot the basis of health. You and yourpet require the same type of personal-ized care. Find a veterinarian who willexamine your furry family memberand discuss issues like diet, exercise,and preventative laboratory screeningsand needed dental or surgical proce-dures. Your pet ages much quickerthan you do and recommendationsmay change frequently. You are thekey to keeping your pet healthy be-cause you feed, walk, play, clean upafter and most likely sleep with yourpets on a daily basis.


Wild Birds Unlimited of Tampa –Discover a Refuge in Your Own Backyard!

By Marcy Sanford

Turn your backyard into a birdfeeding habitat that will bring song,color, and life to your home; all ittakes is one visit to Wild Birds Unlim-ited of Tampa, located at 13140North Dale Mabry in the Village Cen-ter, where the experts can show youhow to do all this and more! OwnersShirley and Greg Williams, along withstore manager Bob Kee have an amaz-ing passion for nature and birds and awealth of knowledge that they are justwaiting to share with the Carrollwoodcommunity on how to help you at-tract, identify, and enjoy the birds thatare native to Florida, as well as theones that are just traveling through.Lynn Dougherty is another integralpart of the Wild Birds team and hasworked at the store since its’ opening.Working together with Bob duringthe week, she has a wealth of informa-tion on birding as well as gardeningand is the creator of Max's – the storecat – greeting card line that they sell in

the store.You might not expect to see a fat

cat named Max greeting visitors at thedoor of a store called Wild Birds Un-limited, but you’ll find him there.You’ll also find friendly nature lovingexperts who can help you turn yourbackyard into a beautiful oasis. As youmight expect, you’ll find top-of-theline bird food and supplies, as well asnature themed gifts and decorations

that will delight you, whether youhave been a nature lover for life or arejust now learning to appreciate it.

“We help people change theirback yard so they can truly enjoy it,”says Greg. “Bird watching is a greatstress release and you would beamazed at the variety of birds you canattract to your back yard. We prideourselves on giving our customersgreat advice about the best products

to help them get the yard they want.” Bob adds, “I have seen 49 differ-

ent species of birds in my backyardhere in Carrollwood. Once you startfeeding birds to attract them to youryard, it becomes a hobby that thewhole family can enjoy together. And,once you start observing birds, you re-ally begin to notice all the wonderfulnature in your back yard.”

At Wild Birds Unlimited they

ble using them,” says Bob. “We talk topeople about how they are going touse them, then let them try several dif-ferent pairs to see which is the best fitand which ones they can see out ofbest. We can also show people how toadjust the knobs for the best fit andgive advice on how to use the binocu-lars in different lighting conditions.”

Wild Birds Unlimited also hassome wonderful nature related lotions,candles, children’s books and puppets,as well as wind chimes and decorativeyard accessories. If you are a naturelover, you’re sure to find something tolove at Wild Birds Unlimited. WildBirds Unlimited also offers customersa Daily Savings Club that will help yousave money on the bird food you buyto feed your new, feathered friends.

Looking for something to get yourdad for Father’s Day? Wild Birds Un-limited has some wonderful Father’sDay gift ideas that your dad is sure tolove! Wild Birds will also be holdingtheir popular Christmas in July eventon July 25. For more information, youcan visit their website atwww.Tampa.wbu.com.

Specializing in bringing peopleand nature together with bird feed-ing products, expert advice and edu-cational events, Wild Birds Unlimitedof Tampa will help you to truly ap-preciate the beautiful bird speciesthat Florida has to offer. So givethem a call today and learn how youcan turn your yard into a bird-feed-ing habitat that brings song, colorand life to your home!

Wild Birds Unlimited ofTampa is located in the VillageCenter at 13140 North DaleMabry. They are open Tuesdaythrough Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information pleasecall (813) 961-2772, visitwww.Tampa.WBU.com(www.wbu.com/tampa) or likethem on Facebook at www.Face-book.com/WBUTampa.


carry the best birdhouses, bird feed-ers, and bird food available in TampaBay. Most of the products are madein the U.S.A. and many of the housesand feeders are made from recycledmaterials. “Some bird foods fromother places include fillers that thebirds won’t really eat,” says Greg.“Every ingredient in our bird food atWild Birds Unlimited is a seed orgrain that birds love to eat. We makesure that our food is suited for thisarea and that it will attract the birdsyou want to see. Our food is alwaysfresh and it comes from farms thatdo not use insecticides.”

Greg says that many people comeinto the store curious about what is in-side and later become very passionateabout attracting birds to their yard.

He says, “Many of our customers havebeen with us since we opened 17 yearsago. We have many people who camein when their children were babies andnow those teenagers are still interestedin identifying birds and have becomeour customers as well. Bird watching isa great way to get children interestedin nature.”

In addition to a wide variety ofbeautiful bird feeders, houses, nestingboxes, and artistic birdbaths, WildBirds Unlimited carries field guides tohelp you identify the birds you will seeand binoculars so you can see themfrom far away. In fact, the knowledge-able folks at Wild Birds Unlimited canhelp fit you with the best pair ofbinoculars. “Many people may buy apair of binoculars and then have trou-


green leaf lettuce, tomato, onion,ketchup and light olive oil mayo. Forthe vegetarians out there they also havea few burger options – such as theEVOS Original Championburger, theirsignature meatless burger, and theirVeggie Garden Grill, made with a sa-vory veggie burger patty, leaf lettuce,tomato, fresh Haas avocado and lightcreamy pepper ranch. They also have aWild Alaskan Salmon burger, which Iheard is amazing!

Gourmet WrapsThe chef-inspired wraps,

sheathed in organic wraps and filled

with all-natural ingredients andwholesome goodness, are definitelysomething worth mentioning. Theirselection includes many unique cre-ations, such as their Turkey and Avo-cado Wrap made with 100% whitemeat lean turkey burger, fresh Haasavocado, light creamy pepper ranch,leaf lettuce, tomato and onion on anorganic wheat wrap, and theirChopped Steak Taco – 1/4 poundsteakburger, reduced fat southwestsour cream, leaf lettuce, tomato,onion and natural aged cheddar on anorganic wheat wrap.

On my last visit I tried their

try their food! From the first bite youwill see just why in the past year at thislocation EVOS has quickly becomeone of Carrollwood’s favorite restau-rants. “We are so thrilled for this op-portunity to be a part of theCarrollwood market and look forwardto meeting all the fantastic people inthis community,” says CarrollwoodFranchise owner Anita Rubino.

Founded upon a vision to offerthe world a healthier alternative forpeople on the go, the original EVOSopened in Tampa in 1994 and imme-diately became a hit amongst TampaBay residents. Developing their con-cept, over the past 20 years foundersand local Tampa residents Michael Jef-fers, Alkis Crassas and Dino Lambridishave done an exceptional job of bring-ing their vision to life, and since, haveexpanded the EVOS brand to numer-ous locations across Tampa Bay. “Westarted EVOS because we saw a needin the marketplace that was not beingserved,” says co-founder Michael Jef-fers. “It was nearly impossible to eathealthy on the go, especially for my-

self, being a vegetarian. We wanted tooffer America a healthier option.”

Have you ever experienced thatawful feeling after eating fast food,where you feel lethargic and unwell?Well, at EVOS that is not the caseand it is refreshing to know that youcan once again enjoy all Americanfavorites without the unwanted sideeffects!

Feel Great FoodBringing back a simpler time,

where meals were made using all-nat-ural, hormone-free ingredients thatare actually good for you; EVOSshowcases a balanced menu of healthy,fresh options. Whether you want lowcalorie, low sugar, high protein, lowfat, vegetarian, vegan or organic,EVOS has something for everylifestyle and taste. And, the best partis, in choosing to eat healthier youdon’t have to sacrifice taste – theirfood is both healthy and delicious!

All-Natural BurgersFeaturing natural ingredients lay-

ered on an organic bun, the burgers atEVOS are made using antibiotic andhormone-free meat, including theirOriginal Steakburger, comprised of1/3 pound humanely raised beef patty,

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EVOS showcases a balanced menu of healthy, fresh options,including unique wraps and delicious salads.


Crispy Thai Chicken – all naturalchicken breast, spicy peanut and chilipepper dressing, long grain rice, or-ganic field greens, and crispy rice noo-dles bundled with an organic spinachwrap. With a taste that is amazing as itsounds, with one bite I was hooked.The sweet and spicy sauce is so addict-ing and combined with the fresh veg-gies and seasoned rice, this wrap isbursting with flavor!

Fresh SaladsHand tossed and made to order,

EVOS offers a nice variety of salads,made with organic field greens andonly the freshest ingredients. My per-sonal favorite is their Strawberry Wal-nut Gorgonzola made withstrawberries, walnuts and Gorgonzolacheese, atop a bed of lettuce, tossed intheir low-fat raspberry lime vinai-grette. Refreshing and delicious, Idon’t think you could get a freshersalad if you picked the lettuce andstrawberries yourself!

Homemade ShakesEVOS handmade, low-fat, or-

ganic milkshakes and fruitshakes take

all the guilt out of indulging yoursweet tooth. Michael says, “We havethe nations only organic milkshake!Our shakes are made using wholesomeUSDA certified organic milk andsugar. We also offer all natural fruitshakes made with real cut fruit, juicesand ice – that simple.”

Creamy and delicious, their or-ganic chocolate milkshake is by far oneof the best I have ever had – it tastedso good that I couldn’t believe it was50% less fat than regular milkshakesand only 180 calories for a regular,which is still a generous size! I willdefinitely be coming back to satisfy mymilkshake crav-ings.

Guilt-FreeSnacks

Deep fryersare an artifactof the past atEVOS! Usingtheir ownunique method,EVOS Air-bakes™ theirnatural poultry,in an oven as

opposed to a fryer, which seals in allthe yummy flavor minus the excess fat.With their crunchy awesomeness, thechicken strips are a favorite amongstkids and adults alike.

Airbaked™ using the samemethod, EVOS’ famous Airfries™ aremade with real potatoes, and surprise,surprise, actually taste like real pota-toes! You also have the option to dipyour fries in one of their naturally fla-vored ketchups, including cayenne,mesquite and garlic.

EVOS also has a variety of hor-mone, antibiotic and nitrate-free hot-dogs to choose from; served in theirvery own organic bun; as well as aveggie corn dog for those living avegetarian lifestyle.

Healthy Kids MenuWith perfect portion sizes, the

healthy kid’s menu at EVOS offers avariety of options for the youngercrowd, including Airbaked™ chickenstrips, grilled beef hot dogs, shakesand more.

At EVOS, kids are a big part ofthe brand so every Sunday the EVOSteam would like to welcome kids tocome in and eat for free, with eachpurchase of an adult meal of course.So bring the family, and enjoy goodfood, a great atmosphere and afriendly staff.

If you are looking for a deliciousway to cater your next event EVOScan help! Offering a special cateringmenu, their tasty, healthy food is theperfect addition to any special event.

Making a Difference in theCommunity

At EVOS, their mission to makethe world a better place goes far be-yond the food. In creating their visionthe founders aimed at developing aculture – one in which staff and guestscould come together harmoniously, ina warm, and positive environment that

is mutually beneficial. They strive todevelop long-lasting human potentialamongst their staff, or “team” as theyprefer to call it. Promoting the teammentality is of huge importance, andin doing so the team members aretrained to develop their life skills andcoached on how to interact withguests in a positive way. Michael says,“The favorite part about what we do isbeing able to wake up everyday andfulfill our vision – and that is to offerAmerica a healthier all American foodoption. It’s that simple. It starts in thestores with every single guest.”

The EVOS Founders and Com-munity Ambassador Aime Crassas arepassionate about making the commu-nity feel great and are very active inthe local Carrollwood area, as well asthe entire Tampa Bay. Whether it bethrough their school lunch program,their summer lunch program or thenumerous fundraisers and charitiesthey have taken part in, EVOS hasdefinitely done their fair share of giv-ing back to the community.

“The feel great ideas go way be-yond the food. It is also about impact-ing communities and people in feelgreat ways,” adds Michael. “The im-pact of just a smile on your face canmake a huge difference in someone’sday. We recognize that. Our team isdedicated to wowing our guests with“WOW guest service”. We want everyexperience to be memorable and forguests to leave EVOS and spread thehealth by telling their friends and fam-ily about this great restaurant.”

EVOS® Carrollwood is locatedat 10205 Lake Carroll Way inTampa on the Northeast corner ofLinebaugh and Dale Mabry. Theyare open 7 days a week from 11a.m. – 10 p.m. For more informa-tion please call (813) 969- EVOS(3867), visit www.evos.com or viewtheir Facebook page.

have decided to open a studio in Car-rollwood. They are so eager to sharetheir new location with everyone thatthey are giving away a chance to winVIP tickets to their Grand OpeningEvent, which will feature food, bever-ages, and live music. In fact, some ofthe corporate artists from the Paintingwith a Twist headquarters will even beon hand to join in the fun and sharesome of their techniques.

Michelle says, “Go to our Face-book page to win one of our VIP seatsfor our Grand Opening!”

It’s Michelle and Sharon’s abilityto share the love of art that makestheir studio such a success. Theirhappy-go-lucky approach and fun-lov-ing spirits make the experience what itis. Their ability to teach their artistshow to guide with joy and to remem-ber the party over the paint is whatmakes each class and event a master-piece. They are so fortunate to havesuch amazing local artists as part oftheir Painting With a Twist team andlook forward to expanding their pas-sion to this wonderful new location.All public classes can be booked onlineby visiting

PaintingWithATwist.com/TampaCar-rollwood.

Art from the Heart!Michelle and Sharon were artists

long before they decided to open theirfirst location, but intrigued by thecompany’s unique approach, theywent to a meet-and-greet in Louisianawhere the Painting with a Twist fran-chise was born, and found “their peo-ple”; which for an artist is kind of likecoming home to family after a longjourney abroad!

The Painting with a Twist con-cept is one that promotes joy, fun anda great time – maybe that’s why Paint-ing with a Twist was voted the #1

Paint & SipFranchise byEntrepreneurMagazine. It’sthe ideal placeto join a friend(or twenty) foran unforget-table time, andof course every-one gets to taketheir paintingshome! What’smore, you canBYOB (beer,wine, cake!),and in the span

of a couple of hours learn that you area fabulous “artiste”, all while laughing,playing and making memories!

Sharon says, “Anybody can dothis, and what makes us unique is thatwe are about the fun factor. You don’tneed to be an artist! It’s about fun art,not fine art!”

Plan a Party or Join a Classand Paint your Cares Away!

Are you looking for something to-tally new to do with your friends?What about spicing things up on yournext night out with your spouse? Orperhaps creating a whole new kind ofteam-building activity with your co-

workers? Regardless of the reason foryour gathering, everyone will have ablast when they learn to create a paint-ing of their own! The amazing art in-structors at Painting with a Twist takeyou stroke by stroke to completesomething that you can always treas-ure in just a matter of hours. It’s easy,it’s stress free, and most of all, it’s fun!

One regular painter said, “I neverthought I could paint, but I was in-vited to a party at Painting with aTwist and I had so much fun! I was soproud of my painting! If Painting witha Twist can make a painter out of me,then everyone can do it! Now I goevery chance I get.”

“Look what I made!”At Painting with a Twist you can

create memories and a showpiece atthe same time, which makes them agreat choice for a celebration of anykind! If you know you’re going tohave a party of more than 10 or 15,you can reserve a painting class in aprivate room for your event at noextra charge, and the very best part isthat the guest of honor can choose thepainting from Painting with a Twist’smore than 4,000 copyrighted paint-ings! The paintings are absolutely gor-geous, and will have you and yourguests saying, “I can’t believe I


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painted that!” in no time. From wineglasses and floral bouquets to land-scapes and seascapes, there is a paint-ing to suit every palette. Frombirthday parties to bachelorette partiesand from proposals with a twist to an-niversaries, Painting with a Twist is anawesome choice for your next event,and they make it easy!

Michelle says, “If our guests trustthe artist, they’ll love the results andfind out that they’re an artist and theydidn’t even know it!”

Of course, it doesn’t have to be aspecial occasion or a party to slip outand enjoy a beautiful night at theeasel. You can come by yourself, bring

your bestie, your hubby, or even yourmom! The Painting with a Twist eventcalendar is jam packed with gorgeousoptions to choose from, and there arepaintings for every age group!Evening classes are for adults over theage of 17, but there are other classesthroughout the day and throughoutthe week. In fact, Saturdays are FamilyFun Days, which means that everyoneseven and up can reserve a spot andlearn to paint! The children’s classesare slightly shorter and cost lessmoney, but the masterpieces are stillthe same!

One guest said, “I took mydaughter to Painting with a Twist for

a mommy and me date, and we hadthe best time! It was so amazing to seeher approach to the art, and to see herface light up when she finished! Todayit hangs in her room with pride.”

Painting with a Twist is a com-pany based on heart, not just art, andthat’s why they offer the opportunityfor “Painting with a Purpose”, wherehalf of the cost of the proceeds of theclass go toward a cause. It’s a wonder-ful way to learn and have fun, whilegiving back in the process.

Painting with a Twist is where it’sat for a great time and a colorful expe-rience, and the best part is it’s all com-ing to Carrollwood! Stay tuned to

Painting with a Twist’s website formore details, and don’t forget to liketheir Facebook page to have a chanceto win VIP tickets to the Grand Open-ing! If you simply can’t wait, pleasehead on over to the Painting with aTwist studio in Trinity, which is lo-cated at 8351 State Road 54.

Carrollwood’s Painting with aTwist will be located at 12926 N.Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.For more information on theirGrand Opening, call (813) 944-0038, or find them on Facebook atwww.Facebook.com/pwat.Tam-paCarrollwoodFL.

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for dentistry after taking a summer jobat a local dentist’s office here in Tampa(who just so happened to be her child-hood dentist growing up). She knewright away that that was what shewanted to do. After completing herundergraduate in Biology from FloridaState University, Dr. DeWeese wenton to attend the University of Ken-tucky College of Dentistry, earningher DMD in 2002. Upon graduation,Dr. DeWeese returned to the Carroll-wood area, working at a local officeuntil opening her own practice in2007. Dr. DeWeese is accompanied byher caring team of professionals, in-cluding dental hygienists Lucy,Heather, and Lauren, dental assistantMelissa, office manager Amanda andfront desk managers Jessica and Diana.

Dr. DeWeese welcomes both fam-ilies and their children to her practice.Offering the finest care for all ages,from children to seniors, Dr. DeWeeseis very family-oriented and loves work-ing with families, going above-and-be-yond to make her patients feelcomfortable and relaxed. “My favoritepart about what I do is meeting newpeople and getting to know my pa-tients,” says Dr. DeWeese. “Every dayis different and it feels good when yousee someone who needs somethingdone and you can make them feel bet-ter about themselves.”

Not only does Dr. DeWeese do

all she can to make sure each patientreceives the best care possible, she alsodoes so with a warm and friendly atti-tude that will make you feel at easeand relaxed. After leaving her officeyou will not only gain a new dentistbut a new friend as well. She adds,“We are a small family practice and wecare about our patients. We are veryhonest with them. Because our prac-tice is smaller, we are able to developlong-lasting relationships with our pa-tients. We take each of their lives intoconsideration and work with themwith a plan that best fits their needs.”

Dr. DeWeese’s services includeeverything from regular checkups andcleanings to dental implant restora-tions. Her office also provides servicesand repairs for full and partial den-

tures, as well as cosmetic dentistry inporcelain veneers, teeth whitening, fill-ings, night guards, sealants, crowns,bridges, and more. They also offerOpalescence take home whitening.Whether it is cosmetic changes youdesire or healthy gums and teeth, Dr.DeWeese and her caring staff are ableto handle your family’s dental needs.

In order to provide nothing butthe best to their patients, the officeuses state-of-the-art technologies in all

their procedures, allowing them to de-tect dental concerns at early stages,treat your dental issues with precision,and provide stunning and customizedrestorations. Their premium dentalsoftware system maximizes your timeand their office efficiency. When youvisit Dr. DeWeese’s office you can beconfident that you are receiving thefinest and most advanced dental care.

Dr. DeWeese stresses the impor-tance of staying on top of your oral

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Pictured Left to Right: Amanda, Lucy, Dr DeWeese, Melissa,Jessica & Heather


health. She says, “It is important toschedule regular check-ups. That wayif you do have a problem we are ableto catch it in the early stages and takecare of it. When you have a problemthat is already in an advanced stage ofdisease it is a lot harder to take care ofand at some point will be too far goneto restore.” Although, if you do have amajor issue, Dr. DeWeese is well-equipped to handle it and will recom-mend the best treatment for yourlifestyle and needs.

In addition to running her prac-tice, Dr. DeWeese is very involved inthe Carrollwood community. In her

spare time Dr. DeWeese volunteers atMessiah Lutheran Preschool, whereshe is also the fellowship coordinatorof the mom’s group. Advocating theimportance of good oral health, shealso volunteers at the school teachingthe young students proper dentaltechniques in a fun, engaging way.

Dr. DeWeese donates much ofher time to helping those in need andmost recently volunteered withChristina’s Smile, a yearly dental drive,which provides dental care to needychildren in Tampa.

As one of the sponsors, Dr. De-Weese’s office would also like to pro-

mote the Battle For Bella FishingTournament, which will be held atRick’s on The River on June 21. Pro-ceeds from the tournament will bene-fit a beautiful little girl named Isabellaand her fight against cancer. For moreinformation and registration informa-tion please visit www.FloridaInshore-Angler.com or contact JenniferUnderwood at (813) 516-1759, or byemail at [email protected].

If you are looking for dentist thattruly cares about your wellbeing andare ready for that beautiful smile youhave always dreamed of call Dr. De-weese today and let her caring team of

professionals bring your smile to it’sfull potential.

Dr. DeWeese’s offers same dayappointments. Her office is locatedat 3343 W. Bearss Ave. in Tampa.Their office is open Mon., Tues.and Wed. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and thursby appointment only. Fri. – Sun.their office is open for emergenciesfor pre-existing patients only. Formore information or to make anappointment please call (813) 962-3396, go to DrBethDeweese.comor visit their Facebook page at Eliz-abeth Hanto DeWeese Family andCosmetic Dentistry.

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