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Ready for Hurricane Season?......3Calendar & News Briefs...........4August Stephenson...............8-9 Gator Cleaning Solutions..10-11Realtor Lori Crawford at Festiv

Festivals of Speed................12We Insure.........................14-15Green-Tech Termite and Pest

Control..........................18-19Kids and Canines..............22-23ELHS Aladdin Jr...................24Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail and Bail

Raises $53,000..............28-29June Fun at Brooker Creek

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By Marcy Sanford

Located at 4009 Tampa Road in Olds-mar, Salon Metro is under new Europeanownership and is the place to go if youwant a haircut and color personalized tosuit your face, style, and life. “The righthairstyle is the cheapest face lift you willever get,” says Salon Metro OwnerMichelle Tonking. “The right cut and colorcan make you look 10 years younger.” The Salon Metro Mission

Great hair design begins with theclient. At Salon Metro they study individ-ual features, characteristics and personalstyle. They apply each cut and color withcareful consideration and precision, creat-ing the ultimate individual look that’s ef-fortlessly sophisticated.

A Great Cut and Color Starts with You.The shape of your face. The tone of

your skin. The angle of your jaw. Yoursense of style. The lines of a Sassoon hair-cut are like arrows pointing out your bestfeatures. At Salon Metro they pride them-selves on creating a seamless fusion of cut,color, and client.

Salon Metro is at the pinnacle of hairdesign and welcomes you to a world ofaesthetic advancement and achieving theexemplary. With a Salon Metro cut andcolor you can enjoy the satisfaction thatyou look your absolute best – you havereached and realized your full beauty po-tential, purely through hair, exclusively de-signed around you.

See “Salon Metro” on page 30.

By Julie Kanehl

Located at the northeast corner of East Lake Rd. andTampa Rd., East Lake Café is a hidden gem that servesbreakfast, brunch and lunch. Each meal is created and made-to-order with the class of an upscale eatery, and served withthe warmth of an Italian kitchen. With indoor or outdoorseating, East Lake Café is a popular favorite for locals wholove the unique and flavorful items on the menu, the wel-coming atmosphere and the personal service that comes froma restaurant that has been wowing locals for nearly 13 years.

After enjoying an impressive career in the restaurantbusiness in New York City, Peter Pergola and his wife movedto Florida to spend more time with their family. After open-ing and operating Rocky Point Food Service in Tampa for

Choose East Lake Caféfor All-Day Breakfast,

Brunch & Lunch

Stop in and eat at East Lake Café to see why it’s been acommunity favorite for almost 13 years!

See “East Lake Café” on page 26.

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It’s Hurricane Season: East Lake Fire RescueOffers Tips to Make Sure Community is Ready

Hurricane season begins June 1stand ends November 30th. In theevent we are threatened by a hurricaneit is important that you and your fam-ily are prepared. Here are some thingsyou need to do:

•Create a disaster plan •Complete home improvements•Organize important papers so

you can grab them quickly if necessary

Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit•Stay Kit: One-week supply of

food that requires no cooking, drink-ing fluids, non-electric can opener,one gallon of water per person perday, cups, plates and plastic utensils,cooler, ice and pet food

•First Aid Supplies: Bandages,gauze pads and tape, soap and anti-bacterial gel, scissors and tweezers,sunscreen, pain reliever and anti-itchcream

•Tools and Emergency Sup-plies: Flashlights, battery-operatedradio, extra batteries, matches orlighter in water proof container, maps

with shelter loca-tions, shut-offwrench and othertools, paper andpencil and plasticsheeting and tarps

•Sanitation:Portable toilet (5-gallon bucket,heavy trash bags,chlorine bleach) toi-let paper and moist tissues, femininesupplies and personal hygiene items

•Clothing and Bedding: Onecomplete change of clothing andshoes per person, sturdy shoes orboots, rain gear, blankets and sleepingbags

•Kids and Entertainment: Fa-vorite nonperishable snack, powderedmilk, favorite toy, diapers and wipes,blanket and pacifier, board games, col-oring books and colors, playing cards,etc.

Know Your Evacuation Zone•Check out this website:

www.egis.pinellascounty.org/apps/knowyourzone/

•Call Pinellas County InteractiveHurricane Evacuation Inquiry Line at727-453-3150

•Check your county utility billsand the Truth in Millage (TRIM) sentby property appraiser, they will containyour evacuation zone.

If you need additional informa-tion or have questions regarding yourevacuation level, evacuation shelters,or general preparation, please contactEast Lake Fire Rescue at (727) 784-8668, or visit our website atwww.elfr.org.


Calendar & News BriefsEAST LAKE AREA

• 15 to 24 lbs.: $20• Under 15 lbs.: $40In honor of Father’s Day, Pinel-

las County Animal Services will beopen on Sunday, June 19, from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. and adoption feeswill be waived for all fathers whoadopt during this event. Every petthat gets adopted will go home with abag of food and a surprise treat.

A list of adoptable dogs and catsis available online at www.pinellas-county.org/animalservices.

All adoptable dogs and cats havereceived a medical checkup, spay-ing/neutering, vaccinations, internaland external parasite control, heart-worm tests, feline leukemia testingand microchipping, valued at $200.

Adoption counselors will be onhand to ensure that the right pet goesto the right family.

Pinellas County Animal Servicesis located at 12450 Ulmerton Road inLargo. Regular hours of operation areMonday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6p.m., with the adoption center closingat 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. and services include adop-tions. Rabies vaccinations are adminis-tered on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.The facility is closed on all PinellasCounty government holidays.

For information on how toadopt, donate or volunteer, joinPinellas County Animal Services onFacebook. To learn more about theshelter, log on towww.pinellascounty.org/animalser-vices or call (727) 582-2600.

2016 East Lake Baseball CampSession 1: June 13–16, Mon. –

Thurs., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; ExtendedHours 1-5 p.m.; Ages 6–13; camperswill be grouped by age and skill leve-lEarly Registration Special: $135 ifregistered before June 4th. RegularRegistration: $150 June 4th and after.Extended hours will be $25 per day asneeded.

Session 2: Jun. 20–23, Mon. -Thurs., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. No extendedhours.

Session 3: June 27 – 30, Mon. -Fri., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. No extendedhours.

Camp highlights: Camp t-shirt,individual instruction, skills, slip andslide, team fundamentals, high-schoolstyle workouts, guest speakers, games,drills. Space is limited, so take advan-tage of the early registration special!Go to www.Eastlakebaseball.biz forforms or email [email protected].

Construction to Begin on PinellasSegment of Coast to Coast Trail

The Florida Department ofTransportation will begin constructionon Pinellas County’s segment of theCoast to Coast Connector trail in thenortheast corner of the county begin-ning, Monday, May 9.

The segment will close a gap inwhat will be a 250-mile long bicycleand pedestrian trail starting with thePinellas Trail (on Florida’s west coast)connecting to Brevard County (on theeast coast.)

Trail construction will start at anexisting section of the Pinellas Trailnear East Lake and Keystone roads onthe south side of Keystone and will ex-tend towards the HillsboroughCounty line before continuing norththrough Brooker Creek Preserve tothe Pasco County line.

The year-long project is identifiedas a critical link in Pinellas County’sconnection to the Coast to Coast trailacross central Florida. When theFlorida Department of Transportationcrews finish construction, it will be

added to the Pinellas Trail network.The project, funded by the State

of Florida, is expected to cost morethan $5.5 million. For more informa-tion on the Coast to Coast Connectortrail, visithttp://fgtf.org/projects/coast-to-coast-connector/.

Pinellas County Animal ServicesOffers Reduced Fees in June andFREE Adoptions for Fathers onJune 19th

Reduced adoption fees are beingoffered at Pinellas County AnimalServices during the month of June.Due to a high number of dogs in theadoption center, Animal Services is atfull capacity. In response, adoptionprices are significantly lower to en-courage residents to adopt from Ani-mal Services.

The adoption fees for dogs willbe as follows during the month ofJune:

• Over 45 lbs.: $5• 35 to 45 lbs.: $10• 25 to 34 lbs.: $15


By Alexis Selby

With an unparalleled selection ofengagement rings and wedding bands,diamond bracelets, earrings, designerjewelry, and watches, August Stephen-son is your true fine jewelry and dia-mond destination. Offering qualitycraftsmanship and uniquely stunningjewelry, this family owned business hasbeen a cornerstone in the Tampa Baycommunity for the past 30 years.

Run by four siblings and their

families who are proud to call this areahome, at August Stephenson theypride themselves on their quality, serv-ice, selection, and most importantlytheir value. Originally founded as awholesale retailer, August Stephensonhas kept that same mentality as theytransitioned into a retail setting, keep-ing their prices low and affordable,while still maintaining exceptionalquality jewelry.

“There are a lot of unique facetsto our business,” says Michelle. We

is Your Premier JewelryDestination!

have the family aspect - we are verypersonable and treat our customersjust as we would a loved one. Webuild lifelong relationships and get toknow them and their families. Ourpricing is another thing that really setsus apart. We have very affordable pric-ing; quality for quality we are signifi-cantly lower than other retailestablishments.”

Customer Larry writes, “As rec-ommended by a friend, AugustStephenson has one of the most pro-fessional teams I have ever dealt with

in a jewelry store, going along per-fectly with their great selection andgreat prices ! This place helped me bigtime when I was looking for Christmaspresents this year by giving me thebest rates in the bay area, hands down!If you are looking for engagementrings, this place should definitely beon your list to check out, as their se-lection and showroom is very, very im-pressive. They even offer drinks andsnacks to you when you browsearound their cases!”

August Stephenson carries abroad range of jewelry from manydifferent popular designers, as well assome unique designers that youmight not be able to find anywhereelse in Tampa Bay. Just walking intotheir immaculate showroom, locatedat 3670 Tampa Rd in Oldsmar, youare sure to be wowed! “We have avery diverse inventory in all differentprice categories, and we are very par-ticular about the quality of our jew-elry,” says Michelle. “A piece ofjewelry is something that should lasta lifetime; it’s something that you aregoing to want to pass down fromgeneration to generation, so the qual-ity has to be there.”

In addition, the master jewelers at


August Stephenson can create youyour own custom pieces, sourcinggemstones from all over the world tomake you incredibly beautiful works ofart. Michelle says, “I love really amaz-ing rare stones. The stone that I’m re-ally into right now is the opal. I’vebeen so inspired by some of theunique opals that I’ve been sourcing

and have made someunique custom pieces.The magical thingabout opals is that notwo are alike.”

Offering one ofthe largest selectionsof bridal and designerjewelry at the bestpossible price, AugustStephenson truly is aMecca for all thingsjewelry related!Michelle says, “It’sdefinitely worth yourtime to come and seeus, and you certainlywon’t regret it!”

AugustStephenson is lo-cated at 3670Tampa Road inOldsmar. They areopen Mon. - Fri.

10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the lastSat. of every month from 10:30a.m. - 3 p.m. During the holidaysthey offer extended hours, includ-ing additional Saturdays. Formore information please call(813) 925-0555 or visitwww.AugustStephenson.com.


By Julie Kanehl

If you are looking for a trustedcompany to keep the floors in yourhome clean and looking like new,Gator Cleaning Solutions – a companythat has been offering commercialcleaning services for more than adecade – is now offering floor andgrout cleaning solutions to homeown-ers. From keeping your carpet cleanof dust, germs, moisture and mold, tocleaning the grout in your kitchen andbathrooms, Gator Cleaning Solutionsis making a splash with residents whohave vacuumed and mopped to noavail. When it’s time to get down tothe nitty-gritty, it’s time to call GatorCleaning Solutions.

Family owned and operated byhusband and wife team, Marcus andErin Meyer, Gator Cleaning Solutionshas earned a reputation in the TampaBay Area for being a premier commer-cial and office space cleaning company.Their mission to find customizedcleaning solutions for their customers,big or small. Gator Cleaning Solutionsbrings the same level of service to

residential customers that earned thecompany a great reputation forcommercial cleaning.

While you may not see themat work, Gator Cleaning Solutionsis trusted to take care of facilitieswhere cleanliness is more than aboutappearances. Gator Cleaning Solutionsservices places such as Medical Centerof Trinity, Premier CommunityHealth, Imagine Charter School,Restore Sleep Centers, FloridaHospital, Plaza Harbor Island andmore. Gator Cleaning Solutionsunderstands that true cleanliness ismore than looking tidy; it’s aboutcreating a safe and healthy environ-ment at home and at work.

Luke Irish said, “Gator CleaningSolutions provided a custom cleaningsolution to our unique business needs!The cleaning staff and leadership teamwere both professional and reliable,leaving no doubt that our cleaningrequests would be met every time andon time. I would recommend GatorCleaning Solutions (and have) to any-one looking for an honest, caring anddedicated service for their business

whether large or small.”

Residential Floor and GroutCleaning Services

Your home is your castle, yoursanctuary, your respite from the world,which is why it’s so important to keepthe floors, carpets, upholstery, tile andgrout clean. With the technology, ex-perience and techniques that can keepyour home looking brand new, GatorCleaning Solutions can transform thelook, feel and even the smell of yourhome by providing deep cleaning

services that focus on bringing newlife to high traffic areas in your livingenvironment.

Gator Cleaning Solutions hasbeen a premier provider of cleaningsolutions for local businesses andmajor corporations for more than adecade, and last year, the companyacquired Trinity Carpet Care bringingon the owner Tom Maloney as partof the Gator Cleaning Solutions team.With two decades of experience inresidential floor care, 15 years as alocal business owner, and 3500 loyal

Choose Gator Cleaning Solutions, So Much More Than Just Cleaning!

Marcus Meyer, owner and operator of Gator Cleaning Solutions


customers in Central and West Pasco,Tom Maloney is a valuable additionto the company. Tom and his team oflicensed and insured technicians arenow part of Gator Cleaning Solutions,and together they are dedicated tomaking sure that their customers are100% satisfied, and that the experienceis a positive one.

Carpets are so soft, comfortingand homey, but they are also a magnetfor dirt, germs and stains. These canlead to an odor, moisture and evenmold in your home! Did you knowthat regularly cleaning your carpet isreported improve the air quality inyour home and increase your carpet’slifespan by approximately 50%?

Vacuuming and spot cleaningyourself can only do so much, so whenyou’re ready to make your carpets feellike new again, call Gator CleaningSolutions.

Does your hardwood floor lookdingy, but you’re afraid to resurface?All the dust! Well, Gator CleaningSolutions has a solution for that! Theyoffer a three step, dust-free cleaningmethod that cuts days off of thecompetitor’s time. In fact, customerscan put their furniture back in placeafter just 24 hours, and the floors

look brand new. You can’t beat thatkind of solution!

If you have ceramic tile, stoneor marble flooring, Gator CleaningSolutions can make sure that themicroscopic germs and mold that liketo hide in the crevices are cleanedaway, once again, giving your homea clean that is more than seen, butexperienced. And if you have a petthat hasn’t been kind to your floors,no worries, Gator Cleaning Solutionsspecializes in pet stain removal.

In addition to carpet, tile, groutand upholstery cleaning, Gator Clean-ing Solutions also provides dryer ventcleaning, which can help improve theoverall health and air quality in yourhome.

Commercial Cleaning Services thatImprove Your Work Environment

A clean environment is a healthyand productive environment, which iswhy Gator Cleaning Solutions puts somuch attention into each day of work.Whether you have a small office spaceor an entire facility that spans manyfloors, Gator Cleaning Solutions isexperienced and ready to put yourcleaning priorities at the top of theirlist. Cleaning local hospitals, schools

and every kind of office space inbetween, Gator Cleaning Solutions istrusted to provide an environmentthat is far more than neat and tidy,but a deep clean that can be felt byemployees and customers alike.

Gator Cleaning Solutions’ highlytrained staff disinfects everything fromfaucets and handles, to doorknobs,blinds and light fixtures, windows andevery surface in between. Offeringcleaning solutions that include floorresurfacing, grout work, stair and ele-vator cleaning, and deep carpet clean-ing, it’s no surprise that localbusinesses, schools and hospitalschoose Gator Cleaning Solutions.

Gator Cleaning Solutions is readyto keep your business clean, doingwhat they do best, so that businesseslike yours can stick to what you dobest. Speaking of “best,” the best partis that Gator Cleaning Solutions canwork with your needs, and come upwith a plan that suits your individualbudget and requirements, whetherit’s daily, nightly, weekly, bi-weekly ormonthly. Whatever your workspaceneeds, Gator Cleaning Solutions isthe solution.

Susan Anderson, Office Managerat Senior Home Care in Land O’Lakes, says, “Gator Cleaning Solutionshas been a reliable solution to ouroffice cleaning needs since Septemberof 2009. They are honest and de-pendable. When we had issues, theywere quick to rectify the problems.I would highly recommend them.”

Used to large cleanups, GatorCleaning Solutions is also called uponfor construction cleanup. When a newhome is finally built but needs to becleared of building debris, dust andmore, Gator Cleaning Solutions trans-forms what was a construction sitethe day before, into a home ready towelcome new owners.

Whatever your cleaning needs,

Gator Cleaning Solutions chomps thecompetition, and gets to the nitty-gritty, keeping your homes andbusinesses clean and healthy.

The Meyers live, work, raise theirchildren and play in the communitywhere they own their business andthey are committed to helping makeit a great place to live by supportinglocal non profits, Chambers of Com-merce, Rotary and the West PascoYouth Soccer Association. Marcusvolunteers as a youth soccer coach forWest Pasco Youth Soccer Associationand Erin is the current President ofthe Wesley Chapel Rotary Club.

Gator Cleaning Solutionsservices the entire Tampa Bay Areaand is located at 11451 ChallengerAvenue in Odessa, FL. To make anappointment for a free estimate orfor more information, please call727-375-0937 or visitwww.gatorcleaningsolutions.com.


RE/MAX Realtor Lori Crawford Sponsored Wine Pavilion at St. Pete’s Festivals of Speed

Mulit-Million Dollar Producerand member of the RE/MAX 100%Club, Realtor Lori Crawford lovesfinding her clients the perfect solu-tions in Real Estate, whether they areselling or buying, and she likes tomake things happen fast. Lori alsoloves fast cars, stating, “My son and Iboth have a huge passion for fastcars!” So when the opportunityarose to be a part of the 2016 Festi-vals of Speed held in early April inbeautiful St. Petersburg, Lori made a

fast decision and sponsored the WinePavilion.

Lori and her husband Jeff havebeen to several of the Festivals ofSpeed events over the years and werehappy to be a part of this year’s ex-citement in St. Pete. Some of thecars featured at this year’s event werevalued at over 1.5 million dollars!Lori’s husband Jeff and her sonDavid helped her during the event,along with Ashley Lynch and Mikeand Rachel Kloepfer. Lori invited

some clients to participate and bringtheir cars, and had on display a Ros-sion and Ultima GTR.

“It was one of those perfect dayswhen it all came together,” says Lori.“I had a great team of people thatworked with me that day. David andI loved the cars, so of course we hadto take an hour to walk around andsee them.”

Lori Crawford has 18 years ofexperience in Real Estate andholds a license in Florida andGeorgia. Last year as a singleagent, Lori sold $10 million inReal Estate and was awarded theRe/Max 100% Club.

Find more information aboutRealtor Lori Crawford atwww.TrinityEastLakeRealEstate.comand call her at (727) 234-8002, oremail [email protected].

Realtor Lori Crawford


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By Marcy Sanford

You consider yourself a savvyshopper – someone who is alwayslooking for the best price when itcomes to your daily purchases. Youshop around looking for the best cellphone plan. You shop around lookingfor the best deal on shoes, shirts, anddresses. You even look for the bestdeal when you’re going out to eat.But if you haven’t shopped around forinsurance policies in the past threemonths, you could be missing out onsome huge savings.

We Insure in Oldsmar is yourone-stop-shop for your home andauto insurance needs. Because theyhave access to more than 100 majorinsurance carriers, they can find an in-surance policy for you that will meetyour needs without breaking the bank.

Open in Oldsmar since 2011,We Insure has a proven track recordof helping Floridians. “We Insure is

owned and operated by people thatunderstand customer service to thefullest,” said Willy C. “Insurancequotes and choosing a policy for yourneeds can be difficult but We Insuremakes it much easier to find the bestplan for you. I highly recommendthem to all my friends, family, andwork associates.”

Saving Homeowners MoneyWe Insure Owner Edison DeBar-

ros says that many people sign up withan insurance policy but then neglectto review it each year, therefore poten-tially spending thousands of dollarsmore on insurance than they need to.“We have helped many clients whohad insurance policies for the marketvalue of their home, not the replace-ment value. We have been able to savemany homeowners money by revisingtheir options.” Edison suggests thathomeowners shop around every yearwhen their policies comes up for re-

newal and at the same time check tosee if they need to make any revisionsto their policy.

Edison understands that mostpeople don’t have the time or desireto read through their insurance policyeach year and that’s why when youwork with We Insure they will look atyour current insurance policy and giveyou an exact comparison with othercarriers. They will also go over yourcoverage with you to help you deter-

mine if you could save money or if youneed more coverage. “We help peopleunderstand their insurance policy andsave money,” says Edison. “We try tomake the insurance process as easy andsimple as possible.

Saving Car & Motorcycle OwnersMoney

Edison says that the cost of carand motorcycle insurance has beenincreasing each year. He suggests that

Are You Paying Too Much ForInsurance?

We Insure Can Help You.

Edison DeBarros can help you find the insurance coverage you need


you shop around every six months tosee if a different policy could save youand your family money. At We Insurethey work with individuals and familiesof all income levels and needs.Whether you are just starting out onyour own and need basic coverage, aretrying to find affordable coverage fora family with new drivers, or have aluxury car you want to protect, WeInsure can help you. “Finding theright insurance company can make abig difference,” says Edison. “Manycompanies do not want to insureteenage drivers. Because we have alarge network of carriers that we workwith, we can help you find the rightinsurance policy.”

Customer Service You’ll LoveWe Insure’s headquarters is

located in Jacksonville, Florida, whichalso is where their customer servicecenter is located. When you call witha question or a change to your policy,you’ll talk to a real person in Florida,not a machine or recording. Becausethey have a dedicated customer servicedepartment, they can service policiesvery quickly and are there to help youwhenever you need them.

Insurance Made Easy For You We Insure ensures that you’ll

have a stress free, easy experiencewhen you use them for your insuranceneeds. They’ll do all the research andleg work for you and present youroptions to you in an easy to under-stand format. Thanks to their greatcustomer services, excellent policyprices, and friendly help We Insurehas a very low customer turnover rate.

We Insure owner Edison DeBar-ros is a resident of Oldsmar. He enjoysbeing able to help his neighbors savemoney while having access to the bestinsurance companies in the industry.If it’s been more than a year sinceyou’ve reviewed your homeownerspolicy or more than six months sinceyou’ve reviewed your automobileinsurance, give We Insure a call todayto see how they can help you.

We Insure can help you find anew insurance policy over thephone or in person. We Insure islocated at 501 St. Petersburg Streetin Oldsmar. For more informationor to schedule an appointment,call 727-614-2424, [email protected] orvisit their web page atwww.weinsuregroup.com.


By Katie Thomas

Green-Tech Termite and PestControl strives for one hundred per-cent customer satisfaction every time!With an A+ rating by the Better Busi-ness Bureau (BBB) and serving the tri-county area of Pinellas, Pasco andHillsborough, Green-Tech offers safe,professional and effective pest controlfor homes and businesses. Protectingyour home from termites and uncleanpests is important for the health of thehumans and pets inside, and it also canprotect the value of the structure itself.Owning a home is one of the most sat-isfying investments a person makes andprotecting that investment with thebest services around is easy when work-ing with Green-Tech Termite and PestControl. Even better, Green-Tech is aGreenPro Certified Company that usessafe, eco-friendly products because itsconscientious owner don’t want to ex-pose people, pets or the environmentto harmful chemicals and pesticides.

Established in 1980, Green-TechTermite and Pest Control is a licensed,insured and state certified business that

can handle all your pest and termiteneeds.

Owner, Frank Nabozny hasworked hard to build his business upand he maintains high standards foreach project he completes. Havinglived in Palm Harbor for more than 40years, Frank embraces the communitywhere he and his family have lived hap-pily and works hard . Frank has servedas Honorary Mayor of Palm Harborfor years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016,where his responsibilities included pro-viding leadership to help promote com-munity events, fundraising, educatingthe community and working as an ad-vocate for the residents of Palm Har-bor. Frank currently serves on theBoard of Directors of the Palm HarborChamber of Commerce, serving asAmbassador. He also was on the Boardof Directors of the Palm HarborChamber of Commerce during2014–2015. Frank was chosen asDistrict Rotary President of the Yearout of 49 clubs in Region 6950. Heserved as past president of the PalmHarbor Rotary Club in 2011–2012.He served as president of the Palm

Harbor Chapter of NPI (Network Pro-fessionals Inc.) the year of 2013–2014.For the past five years running, Frankhas served on the Tarpon SpringsChamber of Commerce Board of Di-rectors and also for the past five yearsis Ambassador of the Tarpon SpringsChamber of Commerce. Furthermore,Green-Tech Termite and Pest Controlwas awarded Small Business of the Yearin 2012–2013 by the Palm HarborChamber of Commerce.

Frank and his team work to findthe underlying problem when it comesto pests and he realizes that no prop-erty is the same, so he takes an individ-ualized approach to each client’sproperty in order to find safe, eco-friendly solutions to pests and termites.Voted Small Business of the Year by theGreater Palm Harbor Chamber ofCommerce, Green-Tech has main-tained their status as one of the mostreliable, trustworthy and reliable busi-nesses in the Tampa Bay Area.

Each employee and technician atGreen-Tech is trustworthy, profes-sional, experienced and properlytrained to assess damage to a property.

Once a technician evaluates your resi-dential or commercial property, theGreen-Tech team comes up with apersonalized solution to help you getrid of unwanted critters that can poten-tially damage your property and health.

Green-Tech utilizes environmen-tally friendly products that are safe forchildren and pets. With a goal to elimi-nate pests in the safest and greenestway possible, Green-Tech focuses onsafety and professionalism, while cus-

Green-Tech Termite and Pest ControlProtect Your Home The Safe Way

Green-Tech Termite and PestControl Owner Frank Nabozny


tomers rest at ease about potentiallyharmful chemicals and pesticides.

Green-Tech Eliminates All Pests! From pest control and termite

solutions to lawn protection andwildlife control, Green-Tech specializesin caring for residential or commercialproperties in the safest way possible.

Green-Tech Pest Control servicesinclude treatment of current infesta-tions and preventive maintenance/care.Designed to be budget-friendly, andto meet diverse needs of customers,Green-Tech Termite and Pest Con-trol’s services include ridding yourhome of a wide variety of pests includ-ing ants, mice, roaches, rats, wasps,

ticks, fleas, earwigs, flies, gnats, bees,hornets and more. Pest control byGreen-tech can be carried out as aregular service or one-time treatment,depending on each client’s individualneeds.

Florida is prime living, and unfor-tunately, it isn’t just people who thrivehere. Research shows that owning ahome in the Southeast portion of theUnited States puts your property injeopardy when it comes to termites.Termites find Florida homes very tastyand Green-Tech has the answer to endthem! Specializing in eco-friendly ter-mite treatment and prevention, Green-Tech eliminates subterranean termites,dry wood termites (or both!), using the

most up-to-date green products to killdestructive termites. Termites can causethousands of dollars worth of damageto your home, but Green-Tech offersfree inspections, so be on the safe sideand get your property checked out thissummer!

Customer Victoria says, “Green-Tech is a good, honest company. I’veused them for inspections a couple oftimes – they were fair and didn’t try tosell things we didn’t need. They arevery knowledgeable and offer greattips!”

Satisfied client, Amie says, “GreenTech Termite and Pest control is agreat all-around company and the staffis outstanding! I have used them for

rodent issues as well as pestcontrol problems. I wouldrecommend this familyowned business to anyoneand everyone in the TampaBay Area.”

Customer Kevin says,“The quality of service andknowledgeable staff is great! Ihave been a customer over 6years and would recommendthis exterminating companyto anyone needing this typeof service in the Tampa Bayarea. Family owned and oper-ated. Highly recommend!”

Don’t suffer pests! Green-TechTermite and Pest Control offers sameday service and free estimates. Green-Tech is a smart choice for safe, afford-able pest and termite control. Soaffordable, in fact, that the companywill beat any competitor’s price by 10%!

Green-Tech Termite and PestControl is located at 1395 BelcherRoad in Palm Harbor. Schedule afree inspection and estimate inHillsborough by calling 813-708-9991, and call 727-772-7378 forPinellas or Pasco. Log on towww.green-techpestcontrol.comfor more information and a fulllist of services.

Frank Nabozny and his daughter Nicki canhelp you find your way to SAFE pest control!

Kids and Canines - An Assistance Dog Training ProgramBelieving in kids and empowering

them to take control of their lives, onedog at a time, Kids and Canines unitesat-risk students and dogs in theirunique program that is truly making adifference in Tampa Bay community.

Located on the Dorothy Thomascampus in Tampa, Kids and Canineswas originally founded in 1998 with agrant from the Justice Department.The sole purpose of this programinitially was to help truancy students,founded upon the belief that givingthese kids the responsibility of trainingand caring for a dog would help tokeep them in school - and it worked!When the grant was not renewed, theprogram was continued as a part ofthe school program at DorothyThomas, and the success rates havebeen through the roof!

“The program has grownsignificantly since its inception,” saysJo Deck, Chairman of the Board forKids and Canines. “We are now a501(c)(3) organization, which we feltwas necessary in order to be able tosignificantly grow the program.”

Kids and Canines is an electivethat students at Dorothy ThomasSchool can apply for. Jo says, “This is

a class and our textbook is the dog.There is an academic side, but themost important things that we teachinclude how to not only show lovetowards a dog, but how to loveyourself. Through this, the studentslearn how to properly deal withanger management and self esteemissues. The kids that we see have veryserious behavioral issues; many havedropped out of school and havesome sort of social problems orpersonality disorder. Most arereferred to Dorothy Thomas byeither the school counselor or theirown personal child counselor.”

Once a student gets accepted intothe program, they sign a contract,which holds them accountable fortaking care of the dogs. They aretaught how to train the dogs, as wellas how to groom, feed, and properlycare for them. This encourages thekids to come to school, and givesthem a reason to show up, becausethey know their dog needs them, andif they don’t come, their dog won’tget the necessary attention it deserves.

In addition to the obviousbenefits, this program gives thesechildren so much more! It teaches

them unconditional love and givesthem self worth, helping them tobuild their self esteem and give thempurpose in life. It teaches them theimportance and power of education.These dogs need the kids just asmuch as the kids need the dogs.“The program has been a hugesuccess, and the bond between thechildren and the dogs has proven tobe enough to keep these at-risk kidsin school,” says Jo.

Student Esme, is just one of theirmany success stories. Jo says, “Whenshe first came to us, Esme had suchbad self esteem that she didn’t cometo school for over a year. Workingwith the dogs and the bond sheformed helped her learn unconditionallove. She also learned acceptancewithout judgement; the dogs relied onher on a daily basis; they needed her.Esme is now an ace groomer andteaches grooming to other students inthe program. She has been in programfor over three years and is going toGaither High School next year. Hergoal is to one day be a Vet assistant.And actually, she was recently adoptedand both of her parents are teachers atthe Dorothy Thomas School. This has

given Esmestability, loveand acceptancein ways she hasnever hadbefore. Esmehas done anamazing job ofturning her lifearound!”

Kids andCanines ishelping tochange thelives of thesestudents; and itdoesn’t endthere! Notonly has theirprogram helped the students bygiving them accountability,companionship and purpose, but thedogs that they train go on to becomeservice and therapy dogs for those inneed.

“It is a win-win situation,” says Jo.“This program not only benefits thekids, but it also benefits the personwho gets the dog. The kids train thedogs with the hopes that their dog willgo on and do even greater things in

Jo Deck, Chairmanof the Board for Kids

and Canines

the community. Our dogs are trainedto be service and therapy dogs and areplaced with many different types ofpeople, such as those suffering fromParkinson’s, MS, or younger childrenwith Autism.” Since its inception, Kidsand Canines has placed 86 dogsthroughout Tampa Bay andsurrounding communities!

Volunteers Wanted! Due to their rapid growth over

the past few years, Kids and Canines isconstantly looking for volunteers.Their biggest need is for puppy sitters.Jo says, “Being a puppy sitter is such awonderful experience. As a puppysitter you would temporarily look after

a dog when apuppy raiser hasto go out oftown. We arealso looking forpuppy raisers. Apuppy raiser issomeone whoagrees to housethe dog fulltime for 18-24months as theyare beingtrained.Everything ispaid for - food,

vet bills, leashes etc. - and all you haveto do is be able to drop them off everymorning before school and pick themup after. Essentially it’s just likedropping your dog at day-care.”

Donations and SponsorshipsNeeded

Kids and Canines is doing somany great things for the community,but in order for them to continuedoing what they are doing, they relyon generous donations andsponsorships from caring individualswho want to help make a difference.

There are many different ways inwhich you can help. The first is simply


making a donation. That can be doneon-line or by sending a donationdirectly to the program. There aredifferent levels of giving that areoutlined in their Sustainer Program,including a $5000 donation tosponsor and name a dog! You are ableto follow the dog through its trainingand will receive reports as to the howyour sponsored dog is doing, as wellas progress pictures. With this, youhave the ability to come visit the dogat any time. All donations made go tohelping the at-risk children improvetheir lives.

Jo says, “The current Board ofDirectors is a very active board andcommitted to the success of the Kidsand Canines Program. They arefocused on raising more funds andhelping more at-risk students changetheir lives!”

Kids and Canines is currently indesperate need of a van. Even havingdone a very successful fundraiser toraise funds for a new van, they havehad difficulty finding the right van forthe right price. Ideally, they need an 8-9 passenger van - preferably a FordT150, or a van with specificationssimilar. If you can help or knowsomeone who can help in this area,please call (813) 558-5406.

Kids and Canines SummerCamp Program

June 21st, 27th, July 11,and July 18th

Every summer Kids and Canineshosts a summer camp, providing themthe opportunity to offer their servicesand training programs to thecommunity. This program iscompletely open to the public and isfor anyone, ages 10-16, who wants tolearn how to properly care for a dog,including grooming, basic trainingskills, and arts and crafts activities thatare dog related. The camp is heldweekly, Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and is $225 per week; dueto limited availability and highdemand, campers can choose to enrollin a maximum of 2 of the 4 weeks.Week two is full; but all other weeksstill have openings. For moreinformation or to enroll, please call theoffice at (813) 558-5406.

“Our primary focus is to change thelives of at-risk children,” says Jo. “Weturn around lives every day. Our missionis: Believing In Kids * EmpoweringLives * One Dog At A Time!”

For more information aboutKids and Canines please call (813)558-5406, visitKidsandCanines.org or find themon Facebook.


By Jacklyn Duffek

East Lake High presentedAladdin Jr. May 20th and 21st,following the sold out show LegallyBlonde the Musical. Legally Blondehad nearly 1,600 people in atten-dance, and roughly 1,000 returnedfor a double dose in Aladdin Jr.

A question for freshman DanielCusimano, who played the villain-ous Jafar, “What are the perks ofplaying the villain compared to theheroic Aladdin?” With a shrug andhonest eyes, Cusimano replies, “Be-cause villains are more challenginginstead of boring, classic heroes. Iwasn’t acting when I played Jafar;Jafar is actually me.”

I asked Princess Jasmine ofAgrubah herself, freshman JuliaLapierre, “Did you ever think youwould have the opportunity to playthe Princess Jasmine?” Lapierre ex-plains, “I never ever thought Iwould have the chance to play Jas-mine, especially after watching Al-addin as a kid.”

Even the ensemble cast was

ecstatic to be a part of this joyfulshow. Freshman Nick Plata-Arriagadishes, “We’re all friends, and we’reall family. I’ve gotten close to peopleI didn’t know I would be closewith.”

Theatre department head, Mr.Brad Brady, is grateful for the kind-ness of Mrs. Barbre Snyder, thedirector. “Because she took the ini-tiative to volunteer we were able toproduce Aladdin Jr. I could nothave produced two shows at thesame time.” (Referring to LegallyBlonde a mere month ago.)

From my point of view back-stage and in the audience, the showwas an absolute blast. Not to men-tion the new coming talents ofGillian Marcucci as Genie, BrookeThornton as Iago the parrot, andJacob Ramirez as Aladdin himself.Flashy dance numbers, classic char-acters and Disney magic made theEast Lake High School dramaprogram proud.

Everyone is looking forwardto more incredible productions.

East Lake High School’s Aladdin Jr. is Magical!

Jacklyn Duffek with freshman Daniel Cusimano who plays Jafar andfreshman Brooke Thornton who plays Iago the Parrot in Aladdin Jr.


ten years, they decided to open arestaurant that they could put theirhearts into. Taking all of his hard-earned experience in New York City atrestaurants like Maxwell’s Plum, Tav-ern on the Green and Arizona 206, aswell as his expertise in the food serviceindustry locally, Peter created EastLake Café with the feel of a home-town café, but with the culinary back-bone of a specialty gourmet boutique.What makes them unique is theircommitment to excellence in their in-gredients, their preparation, their de-lectable menu choices, and to behonest, their ability to do it withoutputting on an air and charging an armand a leg. Instead, you get above-parmeals, healthy portions, and fresh in-gredients without the big frills and thebig bills. It’s this unique approach todining that has made East Lake Cafésuccessful these last 13 years.

East Lake Café is also a popularplace with families that include four-legged members, as the patio is pet-friendly!

Joann, a regular customer, said,“This is a really nice place to sit out-

side and eat. The waffles hereare great. The food has al-ways been good. I love thatyou can bring your dog whenyou sit outside. The service isalways great. I’ve never beenunhappy.”

East Lake Café is also alarge part of the community,not only as a popular place todine with friends and family,but on a grander scale. Ac-tively involved in feeding thehomeless in Tampa, theypartner with Boar’s Head, St.Armand’s Bakery, and GFSto put together between oneand two hundred sandwichesthat are distributed monthly by St.Joseph’s in Tampa.

Mouthwatering Choices forBreakfast & Brunch!

Serving breakfast throughout theday, East Lake Café isn’t your typicaldiner. East Lake Café offers Egg Bene-dict meals that are “to die for,”mouthwatering sweet or savorycrepes, and French toast made fromthat thick Texas brioche bread andserved with their homemade honeybutter that just melts in your mouth.

The pancakes are large and fluffy andthe coffee, locally roasted Kahwa Cof-fee, is smooth and delicious.

Their menu is extensive, offeringhealthy choices like their Mediter-ranean Egg White Omelet, which ismade with fresh ingredients and realegg-whites, nothing from a carton, it’sone of the most popular options onthe menu. There’s also specialtyquiche, breakfast quesadillas, a widevariety of omelets, wraps, skillets andmore. From familiar staples like the 2x 2 x 2 to their Peanut Butter, Bananaand Nutella French Toast (so delicious

it shouldn’t be legal). There is trulysomething for everyone in your diningparty at East Lake Café.

Virginia, a regular customer said,“We’ve enjoyed dining at East LakeCafé for years. The food is ALWAYSexcellent - and we’ve had practicallyeverything on the breakfast and lunchmenu! We’ve also taken friends andfamily visiting from out of town, andthey love the Café as well. The ownersand staff are very nice and you neverrun out of coffee...you’ll always haveeverything you need to enjoy yourmeal. The Café is always very clean,

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too. East Lake Café is one of my fa-vorite places to eat.”

Enjoy Gourmet Lunch Options atEast Lake Café!

The lunch menu at East LakeCafé is filled to the brim with delec-table options that include sandwichesand wraps, all prepared using BoarsHead meat and cheese. With more op-tions than there’s room to share, cus-tomers rave about their famous ClubSandwich, their Reuben, their Pas-trami and their Pressed Cuban.

A lot of customers love to cometo East Lake Café for their salads,which are crisp, fresh and come in

large portions. With options rangingfrom Cobb to Mediterranean, andfrom Chicken salad to their Interna-tional Salad, (which is served withfresh hummus, ricotta, avocado, sundried tomatoes, cucumbers, basil,tomatoes and plated over a spring mixand a grilled pita), it’s safe to say thatsalad lovers will be pleased with themany delicious choices to choosefrom.

If there’s a burger on your mind,their half-pound black angus gourmetburgers can’t be beat, are made theway you like them, with the toppingsyou prefer, and served with a side ofyour choice. Whether you like the

Naked Burger (served plain) or theRise & Shine, which is served with afried egg placed on top of Boar’sHead Apple-wood Smoked bacon andtopped with American cheese, there’sa plethora of gourmet burgers to suitanyone’s tastes.

East Lake Café Provides Catering &Hosts Private Events

With their many years in the foodindustry, it’s no surprise that East LakeCafé is an excellent choice for cateringand for private parties. Catering isavailable 24/7 both on and off prem-ises. Often the caterer of choice forlocal schools when they are providingfood for their teachers or for an OpenHouse, East Lake Café has a cateringmenu that offers everything frombaked goods and sandwiches to Italiandishes, served with style and flair.

The East Lake Café is locatedat 3430 East Lake Rd, Suite #3 inPalm Harbor. East Lake Café isopen 7 days a week from 7 a.m. – 3p.m. For more information, call727-772-0707 or visit them onlineat TheEastLakeCafé.com for events,menus and specials.


Martín Gramática, former NFLKicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,and Morgan and Morgan AttorneyAdam Brum were among the localcelebrities serving time for a greatcause at the 5th Annual Wheelchairs4 Kids Jail and Bail fundraiser heldApril 29th at Charley’s Steak Housein Tampa. Some of Tampa Bay’sprominent citizens, charged withhumorous offenses, were handcuffedand taken to “jail” where bail was setby Jail and Bail Judges Julie and SteveWeintraub, the owners of Gold &Diamond Source in Clearwater. TheWeintraub’s approached each casewith a great sense of humor and keptthe event lively and entertaining.

“Court-ordered” to pay for theircrimes, faux felons contacted friendsand family to raise bail. Participantsdid their jobs well, raising $53,000to benefit Wheelchairs 4 Kids, a local501(C) 3 non-profit organizationdedicated to providing equipmentfor children with mobility challenges.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ ExecutiveDirector Madeline Robinson wastouched that the fundraiser had record

success, stating, “I can’t believe webroke another record! I did not antic-ipate over $50,000. It just shows howhard our ‘felons’ worked and howcommitted they are to helping ourkids. We are so lucky to have such asupportive community.”

In addition to providing walkers,wheelchairs and other mobility itemsto children in need, Wheelchairs 4Kids also plans special field trips forthem. Some favorite past trips haveincluded visiting Winter the dolphin atClearwater Marine Aquarium, goingto WWE events, and experiencing theexcitement of the races at the St PeteGrand Prix.

Several kids that Wheelchairs 4Kids has helped were able to attendthis year’s Jail and Bail event, includ-ing six-year-old Aiden, who was pro-vided with a specialized bicycle thatcan help in his physical therapy.

WWE wrestler Titus O’Neil madea special appearance by celebrating hisbirthday with the kids during the Jailand Bail at Charley’s. Titus held Aidenup to help him blow out the candleson the cake while everyone sang

happy birthday to the superstar. Martín Gramática, found guilty

of “excessive celebration” by Jail andBail Judges Steve and Julie, set a newindividual record raising over $8,000.Gramática commented, “Wheelchairs4 Kids is unbelievable. There’s no wayyou can’t help out. I would love to do

this every year if I could.” The Jail and Bail judges struck

the gavel on Morgan and MorganAttorney Adam Brum for “recklessoperation of a motorcycle.” AttorneyBrum, who has participated for severalyears in Wheelchairs 4 Kids’ Jail andBail fundraisers, remarked, “At our

Jail and Bail Fundraiser Huge Success with $53,000 Raised

This year’s Annual Wheelchairs 4 Kids Jail and Bail Fundraiser broke itsrecord for total funds raised and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kicker

Martín Gramática broke the individual record, raising more than $8,000


firm, Tim Morgan, who is JohnMorgan’s brother, is actually in awheelchair. Wheelchairs 4 Kids con-tacted him, and he asked me to getinvolved. This is a great organizationand I really appreciate helping them.”

For more information aboutWheelchairs 4 Kids, log on towww.wheelchairs4kids.org, orcall the office at 727-946-0963.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids sendsout a big THANK YOU toSteve and Julie Weintraub ofGold & Diamond Source,Charley’s Steak House, HandsAcross the Bay, Mid FloridaArmored, WWE superstarTitus O’Neil, and the manyvolunteers, felons and donorswho helped make the 2016 Jailand Bail fundraiser a success!

Martín Gramática (right) appeared before Judges Julie & Steve Weintraub


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Smoothest Hair in TownSalon Metro offers a full selection

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For those who want a more tem-porary smoothness – Salon Metro ishome to a Blow Dry Bar where youcan get instant glamour for an eveningout or special occasion. Salon Metroeven offers a blow dry special onWednesdays and Thursdays.

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Vidal Sassoon, Michelle has achievedRegional Finalist for the Wella TrendVision Competition in London forthree years running. She says, “It wassuch a fabulous opportunity to be socreative. It is a great experience mixingwith other artists.” Michelle also wentto LA to do a fabulous photo shootwith Sebastian, where she created acalendar for the company. “It wasamazing to work with such profes-sional models,” she adds.

Weddings, Proms, & SpecialOccasions

The stylists at Salon Metro arevery artistic and passionate about hair.They attend regular trainings in thesalon and outside seminars to stay up-to-date on the latest special occasionstyles and up-dos. If you have an im-

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SalonMetro’s stylistsapply the samecare and attentionto children andmen’s haircuts.They are expertsat helping to finda style that willlook great and beeasy to care for.

“At Salon Metro we believe aman’s perfect haircut is a strong tech-nique and innate feeling for suitabil-ity,” says Michelle. “Our clients can

relax in the knowledge they are inex-pert hands. Our color experts special-ize in male color requirements and areskilled in reducing the level of visiblegrey, giving a lasting natural-lookingappearance.”

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Looking for something fun andeducational to do this summer? Checkout the adventure waiting for you atBrooker Creek Preserve, located at3940 Keystone Road in TarponSprings, and Weedon Island Preserve,located 1800 Weedon Drive NE in St.Petersburg. What are you waiting for?Explore the diversity of naturalFlorida!

Brooker Creek Preserve offersseveral environmental events and in-teractive activities providing residentsthe perfect opportunity to explore theoutdoors. This June, visitors to thepreserve can enjoy a wide variety ofnature hikes, plant explorations andspecies investigations. Most events andactivities are free, unless noted other-wise, and registration is required.

Summertime Thursdays, 10:30–11:15 AM––Book Time at Brookerwelcomes children ages 3 to 5 to con-nect to the wonders of the naturalworld through a storybook, craft,game or other hands-on activity.

Fri., June 17, 10 AM–Noon––Participants are encouraged to joinBrooker Creek Preserve in buildingchildren’s interest in the natural world.This week’s program is titled “DipNetting.” Closed-toed shoes are re-quired.

Sat., June 18, 9–10:30 AM––Cer-tified guides will lead a hike along theEducation Center Trail. Participantscan learn of the many “footprints”that can be found in Brooker CreekPreserve during this .75-mile walk.Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must;water and a hat are recommended.

Sat., June 18, 8–11 AM––Resi-dents can join the Friends of BrookerCreek Preserve to remove exotic vege-tation and nuisance plants from thepreserve. Participants are asked tobring work gloves, clippers, shovels,hand saws and loppers. This is hardwork and recommended for strongvolunteers ages 12 and up.

Sat., June 25, 9–10:30 AM––Resi-dents are welcome to explore preserve

ecosystems with Brooker Creek Pre-serve certified guides leading a hikealong the .75-mile Education CenterTrail. Participants will observe theforested wetland, oak hammock andpine flatwood ecosystems. Closed-toeshoes, water and a hat are recom-mended. Children under the age of 16must be accompanied by an adult;those younger than age 6 may find thehike challenging.

Sat., June 25, 10:30–Noon––Resi-dents may attend the program “Intro-duction to Florida-FriendlyLandscaping™” taught by Brian Nie-mann, an Extension Agent for Florida-

Friendly Landscaping™ ExtensionAgent. Attendees will receive a copy ofThe Florida Yards & NeighborhoodsHandbook, a 50-page guide providingdetailed information about designingand maintaining a Florida-FriendlyLandscape.

Sat., June 25, 8–10 AM––Resi-dents are invited to join Friends ofBrooker Creek Preserve in the wild-flower garden.

Thurs. – Sat., 9 AM–4 PM (closedall Pinellas County holidays)––PinellasCounty Extension offers classes, pro-grams and activities at the Environ-mental Education Center. This

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permanent, hands-on educational ex-hibit features 22 discovery-orientedexperiences that help visitors of all agesunderstand how natural Florida haschanged over time and the ecologicalfootprints left by those changes. TheWindows to Our Wildest Place exhibitallows visitors to experience the life ofa gopher tortoise, educational videosand a touch and feel display of animal,insect and reptile skins and skeletonsthat have been preserved. The Envi-ronmental Education Center is oper-ated by the Pinellas County Parks andConservation Resources Department.

To learn more about BrookerCreek Preserve and its upcoming pro-grams and events, call (727) 453-6800. To register for programs andevents, visit www.brookercreekpre-serve.org. Videos featuring BrookerCreek Preserve can be viewed atwww.youtube.com/pcctv1.

Pinellas County complies with the

Americans with Disabilities Act. If youare a person with a disability whoneeds any accommodation in order toparticipate in an event or class, you areentitled, at no cost to you, to the pro-vision of certain assistance. At leastseven days prior to the event or class,please contact the Office of HumanRights, 400 S. Fort Harrison Ave.,Suite 500, Clearwater, FL33756, (727) 464-4062(Voice/TDD).

The Pinellas County “DoingThings for You” app is available forresidents to report issues and accessuseful resources. Pinellas Countycan also be found on Facebook,Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.More information is available onthe county website, www.pinellas-county.org, which features LiveChatfor assistance. Pinellas County com-plies with the Americans with Dis-abilities Act.

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