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Vol. 7, Issue 2, February 2016

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By Julie Kanehl

From the first moment that peo-ple talk on the phone to Office Man-ager Maria Santilli, at Donna’sCleaning Angels, they realize this isno ordinary cleaning service. Profes-sional, knowledgeable and person-able, Maria is ready to answer anyquestions you may have aboutDonna’s Cleaning Angels and thestellar cleaning services that have builtthe company into the success that it istoday. Maria is the “right hand” ofowner Donna Ferrante, whose com-mitment to excellence in every aspectof her business has brought her com-pany to a new pinnacle of success: Tocelebrate the 25th Anniversary, thecompany is launching a fleet ofDonna’s Cleaning Angels vehicles.

See “Cleaning Angels” on page 22

Donna’s Cleaning AngelsCelebrates 25 Yearsof Brilliant Success

By Marcy Sanford

Members of Anytime Fitness Key-stone, located at the corner of GunnHighway and Van Dyke Road, say thatbeing a member is like having their ownpersonal, state-of-the art gym with extra,added benefits. But at Anytime FitnessKeystone, in addition to the benefitsyou’ll get from being a member of thenumber one global franchise according toEntrepreneur Magazine, you’ll also be apart of a local club with a friendly, neigh-borhood feel – one where you’ll lookforward to working out.

“Our members are like one bigfamily,” says owner James Magliulo.

“Our members really take care of the gymand look out for one another. It is a verysupportive environment here.”

Anytime Fitness Keystone recentlyunderwent a complete renovation, whichincluded installing revolutionary, newanti-microbial carpet, which kills germson contact. When sweat germs hit thiscarpet, they are immediately eliminatedwhich means when you walk into Any-time Fitness Keystone you only smellfresh air, not that sweaty, stale smell yousometimes find in other gyms.

James says that people often remarkon how spacious the club is when theywalk in the door. At 5,000 square feet,

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Family Fun with Horses at Suncoast Stables Suncoast Stables, at 1108 Alta-

mont Lane in Odessa has a fun, fam-ily-friendly event planned forSaturday, February 20th. OwnerKrystle Lee invites the community tocome out and meet the horses. Thefun begins at 5 p.m. with a barn tour,but that is just the beginning of anevening of fun and horsing around!There will also be a horseback ridingdemonstration, a grooming stationdemonstration and a chance to win a4-pack of free riding lessons. Andwhat better way to wrap up an eveningof horseplay than a free, kid-friendlyhorse movie watched on a blanketunder the stars?

This event is free but bring somecash because there will be food anddrinks for purchase, as well as facepainting for the kids. Nick Stoll,owner of 3 Brother’s Pizza (at VanDyke and Gunn in Odessa) is provid-ing pizza at cost, and proceeds willbenefit Suncoast Stables’ Youth Cluband Saving Grace for Equines, a501(c) 3 non-profit organizationfocused on the rescue of AmericanSaddlebred horses. Krystle grew uparound horses and enjoyed competing

as a juvenile and amateur in the Amer-ican Saddlebred arena, so the rescue ofthis breed is one she is happy to helpsupport.

Saving Grace for EquinesJoy Rodak has shown American

saddlebred horses for 20 years, and hasheaded up Saving Grace for Equinesin Ocala, Florida since October 2013,when she bought six American saddle-bred horses to save them from a meatbroker. While it is illegal to slaughterhorses for meat in the United States,they are still shipped to Canada andMexico and processed for human con-sumption. Saving Grace for Equineshas rescued numerous horses experi-encing inhumane treatment and con-ditions, including starvation, abuse,unsafe habitats, and some of those arebound for slaughter for human con-sumption. “These are very nice horsesthat can still serve a purpose,” says Joy.“It’s not a lot, but we are doing ourpart along with the other saddlebredrescues in the country.”

Many times the original selleroften has no idea what can befall theirhorse and Joys says most of the own-

ers are unknowing participants. Rescued horses usually have

some physical issues and are oftenmalnourished. Saving Grace forEquines works on their nutrition forthree or four months before they areready for adoption. Saving Grace forEquines relies on donations andsponsorships to operate.

Log on to savinggracefore-quines.org for information. Findmore information about SuncoastStables at www.suncoaststable.com orcall (813) 368-0666.


Community Calendar & News BriefsOdessa, Lutz, Land O’ Lakes Area

Rummage SaleMar. 12, 8 AM – Noon––Do you

have items you need to get rid of? Doyou want an easy way to sell someitems and make some easy cash? Thenparticipate in Keystone CommunityChurch’s first annual “Junk in YourTrunk” rummage sale. Rent a spacefor $20 and sell off all your unwantedtreasures! Or, come by and pick upsome new treasures! Keystone Com-munity Church is located at 21010 SR54, near the corner of 41/54 in Lutz.Contact Gaynor Dietz for more infor-mation and to reserve your spot at(813)390-8480 or [email protected].

Taylor Hicks Headlines SpringMusic Festival & Expo inLand O’ Lakes

Mar. 11-12––The Spring MusicFestival & Expo is being held at TheFraternal Order of Police Pasco Lodge#29 — a private park on Bell Lake thatis located on the northeast of Land O’Lakes Boulevard (US 41) and BellLake Road in Land O’ Lakes.

The Central Pasco Chamber of

Commerce event, presented by WesleyChapel Nissan and sponsored byIERNA’S Heating & Cooling, alsoincludes a business exposition.

“The Land O’ Lakes Spring MusicFestival & Expo is an exciting evolutionof our annual Business Expo, which hasbeen held for more than 20 years at theLand O’ Lakes Recreation Center,”said Chamber President ElayneBassinger. “We are creating a newcommunity event to bring togetherlocal families and businesses to enjoygood music, good times and the goodlife we all have in Central Pasco.”

Taylor Hicks, American Idol’s sea-son five winner in 2006, kicks off thefestival Friday evening. Gates open at 6p.m. and Solar Exposure, the openingact to Taylor Hicks, begins at 6:30 p.m.

General admission to Friday’s con-cert is $25 for open lawn seating.Guests are encouraged to bring blan-kets and lawn chairs. For those wantingreserved seats closer to the stage, pre-ferred tickets are available for $40.

In addition to music, Friday’s fes-tivities include food trucks and

beer/wine sales. No coolers or pets areallowed. Purchase tickets online atwww.centralpascochamber.com.

On Saturday, admission is free. Inaddition to checking out the exhibits ofmore than 100 local businesses, atten-dees will enjoy a full day of musical en-tertainment by several local bands,including: Ashley Smith & Josh Hig-gins, Bad Rabbit, Stonegrey and BobbySummers.

“The Central Pasco Chamber hasa long tradition of community involve-ment and being a resource for residentsand visitors looking for fun things todo,” said Suzanne Beauchaine, co-chairof the Music Festival & Expo. “We areexcited to be creating a new signatureevent for local residents and businesses,which are such a vital part of our com-munity.”

Proceeds from the Spring MusicFestival & Expo will be donated to theMemorial Fund of The Fraternal Orderof Police and to the Central PascoChamber of Commerce.

Nar-Anon MeetingsNar-Anon Family Groups: for

those affected by someone else’s addic-tion. Website: Naranonfl.orgHelp Line: 1-888-947-8885

Thursdays, 7 PM––Our Lady ofthe Rosary Church, 2348 Collier Pkwy.

Mondays, 7 PM––Turning Point -Mary Martha Bldg., 6227 SheldonRd., Tampa

Tuesdays, 7 PM––Hope Church,5107 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz

Saturdays, 10 AM––UnitedMethodist Church, 207 BuckinghamAve., Oldsmar

Wednesdays, 8 PM––AsburyUnited Methodist Church, 4204 ThysRd., New Port Richey. *NARATEENmeeting (Same day, time and location)

Tuesdays, 6:45 PM––All SaintsChurch, 1700 Keystone Rd., TarponSprings

Senior Softball, Golf, TennisCall Walt Bockmiller at 813-527-

8211for information on the following:SR. Over 60 Softball League

Friday Mornings––North TampaBay Sr.Softbal (NTBSS) Slo Pitch Soft-ball in Land O Lakes SR Golf Group

Wednesdays––Plays rotatingcourses in Pasco and HilllsboroughCounties. Meet friends, get group rate Tri-County Tennis League Forming

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By Marcy Sanford

Since its opening seven years ago,Bangkok Sushi, located in the North-pointe Village on Stage Road 54, hasbecome a neighborhood favorite. Infact, owner John Chieopanich saysthat they have become so well knownfor their fresh sushi and delicious Thaifood that they have regulars whotravel to Lutz from all over the TampaBay area to get a taste of BangkokSushi’s Crispy Duck or Lobster Tailand to enjoy the freshest sushi in thearea.

Once you’ve been to BangkokSushi, it is easy to see why so manypeople say that it is their favoriterestaurant - every dish is delicious andmade fresh to order, the staff isfriendly and helpful, and the elegantdecorations and wall hangings willmake you feel like you’ve gone on avacation to the other side of theworld.

Many of the recipes at BangkokSushi have been in John’s family forgenerations. He says that the secrets toBangkok Sushi’s scrumptious food arethe ingredients and the talented chefsthat prepare it. “We serve fresh, au-thentic food. Every recipe is ourown,” says John. “This is the onlyplace you can find one of our mostpopular dishes – Volcano Chicken. Wechoose the best ingredients we canfind and use authentic Thai recipes.Our chef started cooking at a hotel inThailand. He has a long history ofcooking Thai food. Our sushi chef hashad years of training and experience. Ihave had people come to BangkokSushi and tell me that this is the bestsushi they’ve ever had in all their yearsof traveling.”

If you’re new to Thai food orsushi, the wait staff at Bangkok Sushiare happy to guide you to a dish thatyou’ll love – one of the Chef’s Specialslike Salmon Panang or Volcano Lob-ster or maybe a curry or noodle dish.Whatever your taste buds are craving,you are sure to find something to sat-isfy them at Bangkok Sushi. You can

even designate how spicy you wantyour food from one star – coward, tofour stars – Native Thai.

The curries at Bangkok Sushi arethe best I’ve ever had, especially my fa-vorite – Panang Curry. My daughteralso really loves this flavorful curry andI’ve found it is a sure fire way to gether to eat her vegetables when we areeating out. Bangkok Sushi also serversnoodle dishes including Padthai – thepopular Thai noodle dish. At BangkokSushi they use very little oil when stir-frying or sautéing the meats and veg-etables in their dishes, so you reallytaste all the flavors of the vegetables,meats, and herbs.

If you are a vegetarian or want toadd more vegetarian dishes to yourdiet, Bangkok Sushi is the place foryou. They have a wide section of vege-tarian dishes on the menu plus almostevery dish can be made vegetarian.

In addition to the more than 40entrees for you to choose from,Bangkok Sushi offers many appetizerslike egg rolls, spring rolls, anddumplings, traditional Thai salads, andheavenly soups. Be sure to try theTom Yum or Tom Kha soup.

If you’re in the mood for sushi,Bangkok Sushi is the place to go.The head sushi chef at Bangkok Sushiorders the freshest fish available and

expertly turns it into edible, mouthwa-tering works of art. John says thatsome of the rolls that are their mostpopular include the Spicy Tuna, Mon-ster, and Baba rolls. Bangkok Sushihas Sushi or Sashimi dinners on theirmenu or you can pick and choose therolls you want from their extensive list.We especially enjoyed the Kanisu Roll– krab, avocado and masago wrappedin paper-thin cucumber slices with alight and tangy rice vinegar sauce.

Bangkok Sushi is open Mondaythrough Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 10p.m.; noon – 10 p.m. on Saturday;and noon – 9 p.m. on Sunday.Bangkok Sushi is located at 16541Pointe Village Drive, #101 in theNorthpointe Village off of StageRoad 54. To place a reservation ora to-go order, call 813-920-9777.Log on to www.bangkok-sushi.comto view the menu.

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By Marcy Sanford

Did you know that approximately70% of adults are overweight or obese,making obesity the biggest health con-cern of our times. The weight loss ex-perts at Medi-Weightloss® know thatlosing weight is one of the most diffi-cult things you can do. The knowl-edgeable staff, made up of physicians,nurses, dietitians and exercise profes-sionals, has developed a plan that is:“The One That Works!®” The pro-gram can be customizedjust for you and thefriendly pro-fes-

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Since opening in 2006, patients atthe Lutz location of Medi-Weight-loss® have lost almost 40,000 pounds.The average patient loses 7 pounds inthe first week with Medi-Weightloss®and 14 pounds the first month. Medi-Weightloss® centers’ patients are sosuccessful at losing weight, and keep-ing it off, because its comprehensive,physician-supervised program is basedon the five keys to wellness: Medicine,nutrition, exercise, education, and mo-tivation. If you’re ready to lose extraweight and start living a healthierlifestyle, visit Medi-Weightloss® at24420 SR 54 in Lutz and they willhelp you get started today.

During his years of working as afamily practice physician, Dr. Howard

Riker saw many patientsstruggling with their

weight and thechronic illnesses

brought on by weight gain. “Thereare many illnesses that can be causedby weight gain,” says Dr. Riker, “Dia-betes, high cholesterol, high bloodpressure, increased chance of strokes,and arthritis to name just a few. AtMedi-Weightloss®, we develop per-sonalized plans based on your health,your goals, and your current weight.We give you knowledge and tools tohelp you succeed. This plan is evengreat for people who travel a lot orwork at night because we help educateyou so you can make the right deci-sions when you’re eating at a restau-rant. We also help you with apersonalized exercise plan that can bedone anywhere, whether you’re athome or at a hotel.”

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reached my goal of 80 pounds lost. Ifeel great! I went from a size 44 to 36.My overall health has improved dra-matically. My doctor cut my bloodpressure medication in half and tookme off of my cholesterol medicationcompletely. I have more energy to playwith my kids and my golf game is a lotbetter. Now, almost 5 years later, I amstill maintaining my weight loss. Icould not have achieved this goal if itwasn’t for the motivation and supportI received and still receive from thestaff at Medi-Weightloss®. The doc-tors and nurses at the Lutz location

are always motivating and are a hugehelp. They taught me how to live ahealthy lifestyle despite my busy workschedule. They showed me that theoptions at Boston Market were greatand even put together meal optionsthere that would fit with my eatingplan.”

At your initial consultation atMedi-Weightloss® you’ll receive a fullmedical exam, comprehensive bloodpanel, blood pressure reading, EKG,weight and body fat analysis, and in-depth counseling on health andweight history. Your weight loss plan

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“Medi-Weightloss® is committedto teaching our patients how to im-prove the quality of their lives andhow to keep the weight off. We enjoywatching our patients transform insideand out,” says owner Gerri Willet.“They not only look and feel better,but we know they are becominghealthier and decreasing their risk fordeveloping obesity-related diseases.Our patients continually remind us‘their success is our success.’”

Medi-Weightloss® patient ErinBlackwell describes her “a-ha” mo-ment, “It was on a flight a couple ofyears ago that the truth finally hit me.The seat’s armrests dug into my hipsand when I went to fasten my seatbelt, I could barely push the ends to-gether. I realized then my weight wasout of control. I knew my weightwould get worse unless I did some-thing. I had to try. After only oneweek, I was 8 pounds lighter and eachweek thereafter, the weight seemed tomagically disappear. Everyday activitiesare no longer traumatic events. I trulyfeel like a different person. I’ve lost106 pounds! My body fat and LDLcholesterol numbers have droppeddramatically and I now love thewoman I see in the mirror. None ofthis would have been possible without

the support of Medi-Weightloss® andtheir supportive staff.”

Once you’re a patient of Medi-Weightloss®, you have access to a mo-tivating and encouraging supportgroup – not just at the clinic but alsothrough access to online videos,recipes, and advice. The weight lossskills they teach you are ones that willstay with you and help you for life.The experienced physicians, nurses,and medical assistants at Medi-Weightloss® want to see you be suc-cessful. And once you’ve reached yourgoal, they are still there for you. “Youdecide how long you want to stay withthe program based on your goals,”says Dr. Riker. “But once you are ourpatient we are always here for you.”

Medi-Weightloss® was voted the#1 BEST weight loss clinic by TampaTribune readers four years in a row.Local voters also place them at #1 asreported in Wesley Chapel and NewTampa Neighborhood News maga-zines. National media has taken noticetoo! Medi-Weightloss® was recentlyfeatured as a cutting edge weight lossmethod on Good Morning Americaand other major networks.

If you’re ready to take control ofyour life and find a happier, healthieryou, call Medi-Weightloss® today toset up a free assessment to find outwhy it is “The One That Works!®”

Medi-Weightloss® is located at24420 SR 54 in Lutz. For more in-formation or an appointment, callthem at 813-909-1700 or log on towww.mediweightloss.com.

Joseph Alvarez Before (on left) After


By Kim Thomas

If you are looking for a full serviceaccounting and tax preparation firmthat gets excited about saving you taxdollars, you will find more than enthu-siasm at Hernandez Accounting Solu-tions in Land O’ Lakes. You will finda knowledgeable, experienced andprofessional team that is eager to helpyou lower your tax liability. If you thinkthere is no joy in accounting, wait untilyou meet President of HernandezAccounting Solutions, Marcus Hernan-dez. Not only is he easy to talk to,Marcus Hernandez absolutely loves theopportunity to help clients save moneyon their taxes! A long-time ally forsmall and medium sized businessesand individual taxpayers, HernandezAccounting Solutions wants to take theopportunity to share some importantlast-minute changes that could helplower the tax liability for many busi-nesses and individuals.

Marcus Hernandez explained thatCongress took action late December2015 and passed a tax extender bill

formally known as the ProtectingAmericans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015(PATH), which reauthorizes ten taxbreaks for the 2015 tax year. Some ofthe tax provisions were made perma-nent, while others are extended through2016 or 2019. These tax breaks weretaken away in January 2015, and assoon as it happened, Marcus startedlooking for solutions. “When I firstlearn that a tax break is gone, I amlooking to replace it. I have a passionfor looking for new ways to reduce taxliability. Constantly searching andparticipating in webinars and seminars,Marcus has creative ideas to help smallbusinesses. He says, “I want to mini-mize their taxes and help them, notjust save money, but keep that moneyfor growth. I want to help them createwealth and grow their business.”

Marcus explained the PATHchanges and how some are going tobenefit. For instance, PATH extends atax provision through 2016 that allowshomeowners whose homes have beenforeclosed on or subjected to short saleto exclude up to $2 million of canceled

mortgage debt. “A lot of individualswere sweating on this one, because ithad them possibly paying income taxon money they don’t have.”

PATH made some changes perma-nent. For instance, primary and second-ary school teachers buying schoolsupplies out-of-pocket may be able totake an above-the-line deduction of upto $250 for unreimbursed expenses,meaning the deduction can be takenbefore calculating adjusted gross in-come. Also made permanent by PATHis the deduction for state and local salestaxes (as long as you itemize). Anothertax provision made permanent: Taxpay-ers aged 70-1/2 or older can donate upto $100,000 in distributions from theirIRA to charity if they choose not to takethe mandatory minimum distribution asincome; this is an important strategythat can be used to lower incomeenough to take advantage of other taxprovisions with phase-out limits.

A tax provision for energy efficientimprovements, including appliances,reduces your taxes as opposed to adeduction that reduces your taxable

income and is 10 percent of the cost ofmaterials for items like insulation, newwater heaters or other energy efficientproducts.

Another above-the-line tax deduc-tion that PATH extends through 2016is the deduction of qualified tuition andfees. This expense can be taken even ifyou don’t itemize your deductions andincludes expenses such as student activ-ity fees and expenses for books, suppliesand equipment as required by the insti-tution.

There are more tax break reautho-rizations related to PATH and MarcusHernandez and his team would love tohelp you find out if any tax breaks will

Hernandez Accounting Solutions Searchesfor the Tax Breaks You’re Missing!

Marcus Hernandez, President ofHernandez Accounting Solutions


benefit you when you file your 2015Income Tax Return. Another concernfor many who purchased healthcareinsurance through the Health CareMarketplace, commonly called “TheExchange” is that they may owe somemoney back to the government, whichwill come out of their tax return.Professionals are cautioning taxpayersthat it may be more than you think!It’s confusing, and while there are a lotof informative tools online, there’snothing like having someone likeMarcus Hernandez and his team tofile your taxes and give you the peaceof mind you deserve.

Clients Stay With HernandezAccounting Solutions

The dedication, professionalismand experience that define MarcusHernandez have earned the loyalty ofmany clients, and some have kept himsince he first became a CPA in NewYork over 30 years ago. “Most of myclients have been with me a long time,between 25 and 30 years – they stickwith me because I am watching outfor them.”

Marcus’ wife, Sylvia HernandezPhD is vice president of the company.Marcus and Sylvia have a wonderfulbilingual support staff of warm and

welcoming individuals. The office isspacious, beautifully decorated andconvenient. When you meet Marcusand Sylvia, you understand why theirclients stay loyal to this friendlyaccounting firm.

Hernandez Accounting Solutionsdoes everything possible to help clientsunderstand complicated tax concernsby providing relevant information ontheir website, and by giving their clientsa convenient checklist of things togather before their appointment so thatthey can come prepared.

Clients of Hernandez AccountingSolutions receive a password-protectedlogin for their client portal, making iteven easier to communicate and shareimportant files from anywhere.

Raymond Carapella, CEO of RCJFinancial Solutions Inc, said, “I havebeen working with Marcus for overthree years and as my accountant I cansay he is second to none. My firm spe-cializes in tax-advantaged strategies forhigh net worth individuals and businessowners. Many accountants simply dotaxes; Marcus is more of a financialengineer. He can identify solutions thatmany accounting firms look past orchoose to not explain. As a client,friend, and business associate, Irecommend Hernandez Accounting

[Solutions] to anyonewho is highly taxed,under serviced, orstarting a new business.Choosing the rightprofessional is key forsuccess.”

It may be tax timenow, but the profes-sionals at HernandezAccounting Solutionswork year-round forindividuals and smallbusinesses.

Additionally,Marcus Hernandez is aCertified InsuranceBroker, which means that he can offeradditional, related services to his clientsincluding life insurance, disability insur-ance, long-term care and annuities.

Hernandez Accounting Servicesoffers services such as bookkeeping,payroll services, financial statementpreparation, IRS representation, budg-eting, financial and retirement planning,estate tax preparation and planning,and QuickBooks set up. HernandezAccounting Solutions can completelypersonalize their services to meet youraccounting needs and your budget.

If you’re looking for an experi-enced group of professionals who are

up-to-date on the latest accountingtechnology, while offering friendly,personalized customer service, chooseHernandez Accounting Solutions inLand O’Lakes.

Hernandez AccountingSolutions, Inc. is located at 20703Sterlington Dr, Suite 102 at TheOffices of Devonwood in Land O’Lakes. Call (813) 406-4406 for anappointment; walk-in hours are from10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday–Friday.Evening and weekend hours areavailable by appointment. Visitwww.HernandezAccounting.comfor recent financial articles, tax infor-mation and a full list of services.

L-R: Aleida, Sonia, Jennifer, Marcus, Sylvia, Deisy,Wendy, and Veronica. Not photographed: Claudia


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The certified master personaltrainers at Anytime Fitness Keystoneare experienced with helping all typesof people at varying levels of abilityand can design a workout routine justfor you. They will show you how to

use all of the machines and weights soyou’ll be in shape in no time with aroutine that targets your individualneeds.

“All of our trainers are passionateabout teaching people how to workout and helping them reach theirgoals, feel better, and live longer,healthier lives,” says James. “If youdon’t exercise, it will catch up withyou. It’s never too late to start.”

When you join Anytime FitnessKeystone you can go to any of theAnytime Fitness locations in the world.With over 3,000 locations across theUnited States and on five continents,you can keep up your workout routine,no matter where you are.

Anytime Fitness Keystone and allof the Anytime Fitness clubs across theU.S. have private restrooms, showers,and lockers so you can change clothesor clean up after your workout. AtAnytime Fitness Keystone, all of thefacilities are kept scrupulously cleanand have a relaxing spa-like feeling.

Anytime Fitness Keystone is open24-hours a day, 7 days a week, so youcan work out around your schedule.Whether you’re an early bird whowants to get a workout in before workor school, or a night owl who doesn’treally come alive until after dark,Anytime Fitness Keystone is open foryou. You can access the club any timeof day or night, any day of the week,

with your own security-access key.And with 24-hour, high tech videosurveillance, you can be assured thatyour security is a top priority atAnytime Fitness Keystone.

Anytime Fitness Keystone islocated at 17765 Gunn Highway.It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek, year-round. The fitness clubhas a professional staff onsite Mon-day through Thursday, from 10a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. onSaturday. For more information,visit www.anytimefitness.com orcall 813-926-6777.

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By Julie Kanehl

Forget what you think you knowabout assisted living, and discover thedifference at The Watermark at Trinity.Currently under construction, TheWatermark at Trinity, which is part ofWatermark Retirement Communities,is well under way at 1960 Blue FoxWay, and they are already busy accept-ing reservations for Founding andCharter Residents. This incrediblybeautiful new community is slated toopen this Spring, and will include lushgardens, a packed activity schedule, amovie theater, Indulge Salon, naturetrails, and that’s just a few of the thingsthat new residents can look forward to.What’s more, they’re currently offeringa sales incentive, so if you’re looking tobe part of a community that caters toan active, fun-filled lifestyle, and alsoprovides an amazing program for resi-dents who qualify for Memory Care,call or visit The Watermark at Trinityright away.

The accommodating and experi-enced staff is inviting anyone who isinterested in The Watermark at Trinityto come to the sales office, just across

the street, at 10751 Maple CreekDrive, Suite 104. There, guests canchoose from a variety of apartmentfloor plans, ask questions, and learnabout some of the unique reasons thatpeople all over the country chooseWatermark Retirement Communities.Watermark Retirement Communitieshas 38 locations all over the UnitedStates – including three in the TampaBay Area - from Arizona to Washing-ton State, and people are already veryexcited about this new community,as Watermark has built a reputationfor providing an extraordinary livingenvironment where residents and theirfamilies can thrive. Plus, they get it.They understand that when peopleleave their homes to move into acommunity such as this one, thatdoesn’t mean they have to leave theirexpectations behind. The Watermarkat Trinity is going to be gorgeous,luxurious and staffed with experiencedand qualified personnel 24 hours a dayto meet any need you may have.

Aileen Carlson, Executive Direc-tor of The Watermark at Trinity, has15 years of experience working atanother Watermark Retirement

Community, and says, “I’m excitedabout the opportunity to be the per-son who gets to spearhead the activi-ties, the programming, the dining,and to help create the feel and thevibe of the community.”

Right now at The Watermark atTrinity’s sales center, residents arepicking out their new apartments, andare able to have the pick of the litter.To be part of the first group of peopleto live there is very exciting! Every-thing will be brand new! The Water-mark at Trinity is in the process ofhiring a qualified team to be part of

their staff, which means that TheWatermark at Trinity will be the bestof both worlds.

The Watermark at TrinityDifference: Assisted Living

Why choose The Watermark atTrinity? For one thing, they are creat-ing a beautiful environment in whichto live. Forget cramped, monotonousapartments that all look the same,Watermark understands and respectstheir residents and, in creating newneighborhoods for them, have listenedto what people prefer. We’re talking

The Watermark at Trinity - Assisted Living with a Difference


about apartments that have plenty ofnatural light, architectural and designelements that redefine what assistedliving looks like, and upgrades to im-press.

The grounds are going to beimmaculately kept, with lobbies,sitting areas and dining areas that giveoff the impression of living in a resort.It will feel that way too, as residentsdon’t need to worry about cleaning,maintenance, grounds keeping or se-curity. The staff also takes care of thehousekeeping, laundry, linens andmore. All utilities are included as well,except for phone, Internet and cable,which can be added easily and afford-ably. The staff at The Watermark atTrinity takes care of it all; with thegoal of letting the residents simplyenjoy their retirement!

Have I mentioned the food yet?Because the food at The Watermarkat Trinity is bound to draw people inall by itself. No more cooking, nomore dishes, The Watermark at Trinityhas hired Chef Joshua Marlowe tocreate menus that are not only healthy,but beautiful and delicious as well.They even offer room service!

Speaking of service, when youbecome a resident at The Watermarkat Trinity, you now receive access toa trained staff that is available if youshould need it, around the clock.With the staff acting as a liaison toyour personal physician, you andyour family can rest assured knowingthat you are in good hands if theneed for medical attention arises.

While other assisted living centersaround the globe create a rigid sched-ule to follow, Watermark has a totallydifferent approach to assisted living.For example, in many places breakfastis served at a specific time and that’s it.Watermark believes that the commu-nity should adhere to your personalschedule and not the other wayaround. That means, if you like to

enjoy your breakfast at 9:45 insteadof 7:30 or vice versa, that can easilybe arranged. It’s the simple things,sometimes, that make you feel athome. The Watermark at Trinity staffwants to do more than make you feelat home, they want you to relax andlet them do the work. Don’t youdeserve it?

Offering regularly scheduledtransportation, residents have accessto places all over town, and TheWatermark at Trinity staff is excitedabout all of the fantastic events thatthey are going to be putting on thecalendar each month.

Residents will have access to allkinds of exciting activities and classes.In fact, another unique program thatWatermark has created is their Water-mark University. Watermark Univer-sity offers classes in just aboutanything you can imagine, from jew-elry making to ballroom dancing, andfrom computer classes to classes whereyou can learn how to speak anotherlanguage like Spanish or even signlanguage! The best part about Water-mark University is that they under-stand that their residents have a wealthof knowledge to share, and manyresidents enjoy teaching classes aboutsubjects that they know a lot about!

Jennifer Naster is the SalesDirector who helps people find theirnew home at The Watermark atTrinity. With many years of experienceworking for Watermark, Jennifer said,“One of our residents at another com-munity taught a Watermark Universityclass on seashells. She was an experton shells and taught everyone abouthow shells are used in everything fromdécor to medicine. It was really inter-esting.” She added, “People love theopportunity to share what theyknow!”

Redefining Memory CareFor the many people who suffer

from memory loss,dementia orAlzheimer’s disease,it’s truly importantto provide a home-like environmentthat helps them feelhappy, safe, secureand well providedfor. The Watermarkat Trinity has an en-tire floor dedicatedto Memory Care,and programs thathelp each residentlive happy, fulfilledlives.

Have you everheard of Nayas? Theword, “Naya” is an ancient Sanskritword that means guide or person ofwisdom, and The Watermark at Trinitywill have many qualified Nayas onhand to act as guides for the MemoryCare residents, guiding them throughpraise and approval. Watermark Re-tirement Communities partner withthe National Council of DementiaPractitioners to train their Nayas.People with dementia are often con-fused, and Watermark has experts onhand to make sure that you or yourloved one is well taken care of at alltimes, focusing on what each residentcan do, instead of what has becomedifficult to do.

Just like with residents in AssistedLiving, the food provided to residentsin Memory Care is outstanding, nutri-tious and expertly prepared. Water-mark has even come up with acompletely unique way to providenutritious meals to people who havea difficult time eating independentlybecause of cognitive or neuromuscularchallenges. This is their Thrive DiningProgram. In fact, they’ve revolution-ized the way people with cognitive orphysical disabilities eat by creating theirown version of “Grind Dining™”,which basically takes a healthy, nutri-tious meal, ground into handheld oneor two-bite appetizer portions. It’ssimple, it’s easy and it’s a fantastic solu-tion to helping those who would havea much harder time eating nutritiouslyotherwise. This program gives confi-

dence to those individuals who needit most, and is unique to Watermark.

Residents of Memory Care areactive! That calendar is packed withfun activities that include many oppor-tunities that are tailor-made for eachperson to receive some type of physicalexercise. Watermark uses music, artand dance to help people tap into theircreative energy. Art is a wonderful wayfor people to communicate as well.

Offering unique programs andamenities for the residents in MemoryCare, such as a Personal PantryProgram, which allows families tosupply their favorite snacks and foods,to providing outings that are typicallyunheard of in memory care environ-ments, The Watermark at Trinitypromises to help each resident makethe very most of every day.

If you or someone you love isinterested in moving to a place thattakes away the hassles and the chores,while providing a beautiful, safe, andexciting community to be part of,choose The Watermark at Trinityto call home.

The Watermark at Trinity isbeing built at 1960 Blue Fox Way,Trinity, Florida 34655. For moreinformation, call 727-493-4536 orvisit their sales office just across thestreet at 10751 Maple Creek Drive,Suite 104, Trinity, FL 34655. Tolearn more, visit their website attrinity.watermarkcommunities.com.

The Memory Care dining room at Watermark


Wow! 25 Years Strong! “I can’t believe 25 years have

gone by,” says Donna. “This took alot of dedication…tremendous dedica-tion.” She adds, “I’ve seen a lot ofcleaning services come and go, but weare here for the long term. Now weare bigger and better than ever.Twenty-five years later, we have 25employees and are the number onecleaning service in Tampa Bay. I amso excited I still have a lot of the samecustomers for over 20 years!”

One long time client called tocongratulate Donna and said, “Youand your business are not gettingolder, you’re only getting better.”

All these years later, Donna is stillemotional as she tells the story of howshe came to rename her business.Donna was crowned “the cleaningangel” 18 years ago by an elderly lady,who was under care at Gulfside Re-gional Hospice. Shortly before the ladypassed away, Donna left a crystal angelfor her. She told her nurse that Donnashould be called the cleaning angel. Asher business grew from just herself towhat is now a fleet of “cleaning angels,”

the name of Donna’s company haschanged to reflect the growth. She says,“It started off as Donna’s CleaningService, then The Cleaning Angel, andnow to Donna’s Cleaning Angels. Wow,we have come such a long way!”

Donna Ferrante is a woman sodedicated to her clients, her employees,and her company that she never stopstrying to improve. Even though thestellar residential cleaning services pro-vided by Donna’s Cleaning Angels iswhat has built the company, Donnacontinues to bring more to the tablefor her customers, such as expandedservices including carpet, tile and groutcleaning.

“In 25 years, there has been a lot ofgrowth. We are extremely well known,and receive a tremendous amount ofreferrals. In order to give the customeran accurate time and pricing on theirhome we offer a free estimate.” WhenDonna meets a potential new client forthe estimate, she explains the detailedcleaning that her service provides.“Every house is different,” says Donna.Maria adds, “Customers love how muchtime Donna takes to meet, greet and ex-plain everything we have to offer themin person. We are branching out moreinto commercial cleaning. Such as, doc-tors’ and real estate offices, insurancesagencies and other small businesses.”

Always a hard worker, a strong

work ethic runs in her blood from herItalian and French Canadian back-ground, as her family in Gorham, NewHampshire has owned an Italian restau-rant in the mountains for almost 70years now. Carrying on a family legacyof work and success has always beenimportant to Donna and when she firststarted her business, her son, then 11,and her 8-year-old daughter followedher example and helped their mom byputting fliers on cars at Sunday services.

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

meticulous attention to detail, all ofwhich is accompanied with an unstop-pable drive. An example of this drivewas when, after years of working on herown, Donna broke her ankle and handin an accident and knew she couldn’tcontinue cleaning on her own. Sheprayed for the future of her business andthat is when she decided to hire her firstemployee.

Reflecting on her company’sgrowth, 25 years of hard work andsuccess and the addition of a fleet ofDonna’s Cleaning Angels vehicles,Donna shares, “The dedication andsuccess in my cleaning business is due to

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the closeness of my wonderful family. Iam proud and honored to say that I amfollowing in the footsteps of my parentsand grandparents. We know how tocook, clean and we give 100 percent tothe business. My only regret is that mymother, father and grandmother aren’there alive to see all of this, but I knowin my heart that they are seeing it eventhough they can’t be here with me.”

Licensed – Bonded – Insured –Workman’s Comp on AllEmployees

What sets Donna’s CleaningAngels apart is the fact that Donna hascreated a company that is fully licensed,bonded and insured, and each clientcan expect to have a team of Donna’sCleaning Angels at their door each timethat they have service.

Donna says, “Next to your doctor,there’s nothing more personal than yourcleaning service, which is why we takeso many steps to protect you and makeyou feel at ease with our service. Myclients don’t have to worry becauseI’ve done the homework and I carrythe liability.”

Donna adds that building honestdependable relationships is just as impor-tant as providing quality cleaning. “I re-ally appreciate my hardworking girls.And they appreciate their job here atDonna’s Cleaning Angels and take care

of our customers with much pride. Thatmakes this a win-win situation. Usingthe basic principles of mutual respectcombined with good old-fashionedelbow grease, the angels produce a heav-enly sparkle. Our customers love ourback-to-basics, old-fashioned cleaningtechniques, often reminding them ofhow their grandmothers used to clean.

“The girls are happy when theywork together, they have good energytogether, plus four eyes are better thantwo. This way here, the teammates areable to check each other and make surethat nothing is missed.”

The teams are always presentableand friendly, wear uniforms with non-slip shoes, and come in with a largecanvas kit containing all of their highquality cleaning supplies. What’s more,every employee that Donna hires isbackground checked, drug free andcovered by workman’s compensation.This is part of the reason why Donna’sCleaning Angels is the first choice of somany people in our area.

“It’s important to me to hirepeople who have a clean background,and who are polite, trustworthy anddependable,” says Donna. “As a result,I can be very picky about who I hire.”She adds, “Some employees have comehere that previously worked for othercleaning services, and they are amazedat the way our training procedures are.

They stated that their previous employ-ers made them watch a video and thensent them off the very next day to clean,unsupervised. Our Angels have on-the-job training for over a month, with afield manager, before they are consid-ered a ‘true cleaning angel.’ It takestime and effort to make sure an em-ployee is 100 percent up to our cleaningstandards. Detailed cleaning is what weare known for. Not just a run-through,wipe-down.”

To ensure that every client is happyafter each cleaning, Donna offers com-ment cards, regularly checks in with herclients, and has regular meetings withher staff.

Reflecting, Donna says, “At theend of the day I thank God for myblessings – the great people who workfor me, a great business, my health, myhome, my loved ones and my family.God bless you all.”

Donna’s Cleaning Angelsprovides cleaning services to Pasco,Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties.Schedule a free consultation withDonna’s Cleaning Angels at 727-942-8289, and be sure to ask aboutthe Refer-A-Friend program thatcan earn you a free cleaning. Giftcertificates are available. Testimoni-als can be found on Donna’sCleaning Angels Facebook page.

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