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channeled these sensationsinto the thing they love themost – their food.

Surf Shack CoastalKitchen is owned by JasonRehm, and his longtimefriend Adam Harlan. Jason’sdad Jim, a longtime restau-rant owner, raised Jason onLong Island and had himhooked on the beach life be-fore they knew what had hitthem. “The boys were raisedin the kitchen and were peel-ing shrimp by the age ofeight,’’ says Jim.

It didn’t hurt that the ocean wasnearby and the kids got the chance tolearn what the ocean was about –much more than just shrimp. Theygrew up living the surf life, and by thetime they moved to West Florida, the

vibe had been generated. “We allwanted to live the beach life andWestchase seemed perfect,” states Jim.“It’s a nice family area and everythingis new, the beach is close by and it

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See “Surf Shack” on page 20.

By Jeff Berlinicke

If you live in Westchase and can’tget to the beach, why not let thebeach come to you!

Surf Shack Coastal Kitchenopened last December in Westchase

Village and has been serving fresh,made-to-order food ever since. SurfShack Coastal Kitchen was specificallycreated in hopes of harnessing thefeeling of being free, making you feelas if you are on the beach, surfing thewaves and soaking up the sun and

Florida, graduating with his Bachelor’sin Management Information Systemsin 2001. After a few years working as aweb developer, Chris decided it wastime for a change and it was then that,after a little bit of encouragement froma very good friend, (who happens tobe a real estate investor) Chris got into

By Alexis Selby

“The market has turned on usovernight,” states realtor Chris John-son, as he explains the rapid increasein homebuyers he has encountered inthe past couple of months. After yearsof dealing with a struggling economy,it seems like things are finally startingto pick up in the real estate marketand we can now look at the futurewith optimism and excitement. “Lastyear around this time, we had elevenmonths of reserves of inventory, andtoday we have less than six months re-serves of inventory,” states Chris.“Bidding wars are already occurring inSouth Tampa and other suburbs ofTampa; I expect they will continue as

long as inventory remains lower thannormal.”

Chris, a Florida native, was bornand raised in St. Petersburg, and aftergraduating high school he proudlyserved in the United States Air Forcefor four years. Upon completion of hisservice, Chris returned home, wherehe attended the University of South

Bringing The Beach To You!

See “Chris Johnson” on page 18.

Surf Shack’s Taco Salad is served in a delicioustaco bowl and topped with juicy grilled chicken.

Realtor Chris Johnson Will Work Hard To GetYou The Home Or Property Of Your Dreams!

$1,199,900 - For Sale on Lake Keystone - 3 Acres - 200ft of lakefront

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Community News Briefs Forward Thinking Initiatives isunique in that it teaches teens practicalskills through games and simulations,and provides a hands-on approach tonot only creating products and services,but also building business plans aroundthem.

FTI recently entered a partnershipwith Tampa’s Museum of Science andIndustry (MOSI). They will launch aseries of business and innovation sum-mer camps in MOSI’s Idea Zone thisJune for teens entering grades 6 – 12.For more information about the campsor to register online, go to www.camp-fun.org or e-mail [email protected].

The Freedoms Foundation at Val-ley Forge encourages citizens to be-come informed and active participantsin the political and economic life of ourNation. It has 26 volunteer chaptersand more than 3,000 volunteers sup-porting its programs throughout thecounty. For more information aboutForward Thinking Initiatives please visitwww.forwardthinkinginitiatives.com.

Center for Training & EvaluatingHealth Professionals to Have $5.7MAnnual Economic Impact on TampaBay

The University of South Florida

(USF) Health’s Center for AdvancedMedical Learning and Simulation(CAMLS), which opened its 90,000square-foot downtown Tampa facilityin February, is on the fast track to be-coming a national model for improvingmedical training, evaluation and patientsafety, and creating needed healthcaresolutions through cutting-edge tech-nology, innovation and simulation. Thenew center is a 38 million dollar facilitythat was fast-tracked and completed inless than 14 months of construction,with 350 construction workers on site.CAMLS is expected to become a jobengine for Tampa Bay, bringing 30,000or more health professionals to the re-gion each year. CAMLS is projected tohave a $5.7 million annual impact onthe Tampa Bay economy going for-ward, with an increase of at least fivepercent yearly. For more informationplease contact Paul Ayres at (813) 224-7847 or [email protected].

USF and Tampa Bay LightningTeam Up to Offer Sports Manage-ment MBA

Made possible by a partnershipwith the Tampa Bay Lightning andThe Lightning Foundation, the

Westchase Resident, Founder ofLocal Nonprofit Forward ThinkingInitiatives, Wins Prestigious Na-tional Award from Freedoms Foun-dation

Freedoms Foundation at ValleyForge selected Westchase residentDebra Campbell, founder of ForwardThinking Initiatives, as one of 15 edu-cators from throughout the U.S. to behonored with its prestigiousLeavey Award for Excellence inPrivate Enterprise Education.The Leavey Awards, now in its35th year, is among the na-tion’s top honors bestowedupon outstanding teacherswho create and conduct pro-grams in entrepreneurship.

Campbell received theLeavey Award for her workwith Forward Thinking Initia-tives (FTI), a nonprofit shefounded in 2004 to teach en-trepreneurship, creative think-ing and innovation to teensthroughout Tampa Bay. Sheand the other award winnerswere honored at a gala awardsdinner at the Loews Hotel in

Philadelphia on March 17.“I am so honored to have received

this prestigious award from the Free-doms and Leavey Foundations,” saidCampbell. “I can’t think of anythingthat could make me more proud thanto be honored as an educator. It washumbling to be in the company of suchcreative teachers and to see the won-derful programs that are out there.”

Debra winning a national award recognizingher work with Forward Thinking Initiatives

from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. See “News Briefs” on page 22.


Community Calendar Tennis Center, located at 10405 Coun-tryway Blvd. in Tampa. Classes cost$8.00 per person.

For more information pleasevisit their website at www. westcha -sewca. com/ cms or call (941) 704-4964.

Free Comedy ShowIf you are looking for some fun,

come out to the free Comedy show,held once a month, at 8:30 p.m. at theChase Club, featuring new comics everymonth. Although the comics change,one thing stays the same – a good timewill be had by all. Enjoy $3 Craft Beersand $5 Martini's during the show. 21+is welcome and reservations are avail-able. The Chase Club is located at12129 W Linebaugh Ave. in Tampa.Upcoming dates for the shows are May12, June 9, July 14, August 11 and Sep-tember 8.

For more information or toschedule a reservation please call(813) 814-258 or visit the Facebookpage for Chase Club.

Sweetwater Sunday MarketHead over to the ever popular

Sweetwater Sunday Market, held everySunday at 12 p.m. noon at the Sweet-water Organic Market, located at 6942W Comanche Ave. in Tampa. The

Sweetwater Organic Market focuses onorganic products that promote eco-friendly living. Among a variety of lo-cally grown produce and specialty fooditems, you'll also find vendors offeringall-natural clothing, crafts and beautyproducts. The Sweetwater Sunday Mar-ket is free to the public and provides funfor the whole family with green-livingseminars, live music, dancing, and openmic for emerging performers; pets arewelcome.

For more information visit theirwebsite at www.sweetwater-organic.org/sunday-market/ or call(813) 887-4066.

Teen Business and InnovationCamps

Brought to you by Forward Think-ing Initiatives, teens entering grades 6-12 get the opportunity to start theirown business this summer and makesome real money before the summerends in the Teen Business and Innova-tion Camps; held at the Museum ofScience & Industry (MOSI) in MOSI’sIdea Zone, located at 4801 East FowlerAve in Tampa.

Teenagers become entrepreneurs inthese fun-filled, hands-on camps. Dur-ing the morning Biz Innovation Station

Toastmasters’ Public Speakingand Leadership Group

Join the Oldsmar Toastmasters fortheir weekly meetings every Wednesdaymorning at 7:30 a.m., where they willteach you the valuable skills of publicspeaking and communication, which inturn will help you with job placementand advancement in the workforce aswell as life itself.

Toastmasters International wasstarted in 1924 and helps build solidpubic speaking skills. Whether it's theability to speak in front of large groupsor in social settings, the organizationclaims to help to build confidence in anycommunications situation.

The meetings are held at AstonGardens, located at 12951 WestLinebaugh Ave. in Tampa. For moreinformation please call (727) 942-9008.

Music With MarBring your little tykes every Mon-

day at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for ex-citing and educational music classes.Created by Maryann Harman, "MusicWith Mar." offers fun for both kids andadults through music. Music with Mar.,Inc. is an internationally respected com-

pany dedicated to using music andmovement in child development to getmore parents involved with their chil-dren in positive activities while usingmusic to prepare them for the future.The adult and child participate togetherin music activities, aiding in the child’stotal development as well as enhancingthe adult’s understanding of the impor-tance of involvement in these classes.The class is led by Karen Gliddon andclasses are held at 207 Buckingham AveE. in Oldsmar. No pre-registration is re-quired and classes are only $7.00.

For more information pleasevisit their website atmusicwithmar.com, email [email protected] or call (727) 781-4MAR.

Adult Fitness Program, Drop-inClass, Pilates Mat

Based on Joseph Pilate’s traditionalmat work, students will be led in a sys-tematic approach of sequenced exer-cises. The technique enhances posturalalignment, strength, and flexibility andthe mat work is adaptable to all levels.Please bring a mat, as they are not pro-vided. Classes are held every Saturday at8:30 a.m. at the Westchase Swim & See “Calendar” on page 23.


Tru Beauté Med Spa: For a Beautiful You!termine the best planto help them.” Valerieis also certified in hotstone massage and hasextensive experiencewith prenatal massage,deep tissue modalities,relaxation techniquesand reflexology.

Jenny Molloy isthe final member of

the team at Tru Beauté Med Spa. Sheis a board certified Advanced Regis-tered Nurse Practitioner and is a mem-ber of the American Academy ofMedical Esthetic Professionals and isconsidered an expert injector of wrinklerelaxers Dysport and Botox and wrin-kle fillers Restylane, Juvederm, Perlanceand Radiesse. Jenny was also a 2007 fi-nalist for the Tampa Bay Business Jour-nal's Health Care Hero's Award and islisted in the TBBJ's 2008 Book of Listsand Manchester Who's Who amongbusiness and professional women.

Services OfferedTru Beauté Med Spa offers a vari-

ety of services, including PermanentMake-up, HydraFacials, Wrinkle Relax-

ers, Wrinkle Fillers, SkinMedica Facials,SkinMedica Facial Peels, 3-D EyelashExtensions, Massage Therapy, waxing,and more. They feature pharmaceuti-cal-grade skincare products by Skin-Medica, as well as Revitalash andLatisse.

Massage Valerie’s massages are a blend of

Swedish techniques with myofascialand deep tissue therapy, including my-ofascial release, trigger point therapy,range of motion, stretching and moreto work on problem areas. The mas-sage at Tru Beauté Med Spa was sogreat that I was still serene while super-vising my kindergartener’s lunchroomtable at school afterwards. I have theusual aches and pains that come fromthe regular stress and abuse we put ourbodies through, plus a few more thathave developed after turning 40, andValerie was able to work them all out.She incorporates stretches into hermassages and uses heated bamboosticks. The combination of the heat andthe stretches really enhanced the mas-sage, giving my aching muscle somemuch-needed relief.

By Marcy Sanford

Facials and massages aren’t just away to treat yourself, they are a vitalnecessity that can boost your confi-dence and self-esteem and help youwith pain and skin problems. InFlorida, where the sun shines mostdays, a facial is a way to keep your skinrevitalized and looking its best despitedaily sun damage. If your muscles achefrom daily stress, a massage can be agreat way to help you feel better andget relief from chronic pain.

This is where Tru Beauté Med Spasteps in! A physician-owned spa thatopened this past November, TruBeauté Med Spa creates a relaxing andserene environment, where you canjust sit back and relax and allow your-self to be pampered, helping you to feelrejuvenated and marvelous. Their pro-fessional staff offers a wide array ofservices and will work with you to cus-tomize a treatment plan to help youlook and feel your best.

Meet the Staff Niven Kanaan is a licensed medical

esthetician. She began her career as a

certified permanentmakeup artist in2000 and has worked at several beautyspas in Saint Petersburg and Tampa, inaddition to her experience workingwith many plastic surgeons throughoutthe area, helping finish the final touchof plastic surgery procedures.

Valerie Manton-Amyot is a li-censed and nationally certified massagetherapist. Before coming to Tru BeautéMed Spa, she worked at chiropracticoffices and injury centers and it defi-nitely shows through her concern forher clients. “Many of my clients havehad injuries or have recurring painfrom stress or other issues,” states Va-lerie. “I enjoy being able to help themby relieving their pain. Each client isdifferent and I work with them to de-

Niven Kanaan Jennie MolloyValerie K. Man-ton-Amyot, LMT


Facials If you have never had a HydraFa-

cial, you should definitely try one. TheHydraFacial is one of the most popularand effective facials Niven Kanaan of-fers at Tru Beauté Med Spa. “The Hy-draFacial treatment is the newestadvance in non-laser skin resurfacing,”states Niven. “The facial is so effectivebecause it treats skin from the dermislayer up – not just on the surface. Weare unique at Tru Beauté because weare one of the few med spas in Tampato offer this type of facial. The Hy-draFacial is the only hydradermabrasionprocedure that combines cleansing, ex-foliation, extraction, hydration and an-

tioxidant protection, resulting inclearer, more beautiful skin with no dis-comfort or downtime. The treatment issoothing, moisturizing, non-invasiveand non-irritating. The HydraFacialtreatment improves the appearance offine lines, wrinkles, congested and en-larged pores, oily or acne-prone skinand brown spots.” Suitable for mostskin types, the HydraFacial can even becustomized for more mature faces anddeeper wrinkles by adding a protein tohelp skin build up with collagen.

Niven works with her clients todetermine their facial needs. “I cus-tomize my skin care procedures to eachindividual's needs, from anti-aging,acne treatments, scars, fine lines andwrinkles and more,” states Niven.

The process begins with a Visiacomplexion analysis. The Visia machinetakes a picture of your face that showspore size, UV spots, sun damage andwrinkles. Niven uses this informationto customize facials and tracks the ef-fectiveness of the facials with subse-quent photos. Niven can also helpclients develop a regime to continuethe benefits of the facial at home, withthe highly effective Skin Medica line ofproducts.

After just one HydraFacial, myskin looked brighter and clearer andfelt softer and smoother; I even noticedmy brown spots became more faded.

I’m definitely hooked and can’t wait tohave another one to see how muchbetter my skin can be.

Permanent Makeup Tru Beauté Med Spa offers a full

array of permanent makeup options,including eyelash enhancement, eye-brow shaping, and permanent eyeliner,as well as full lip color and lip liner.Using the hand method, the perma-nent makeup at Tru Beauté Med Spa iscarefully and artfully applied, using aspecial cosmetic pigment by Softap,which is placed just below the surfaceof the skin using an etching motion.The best part is – there is no recupera-tion time – so as soon as the procedureis finished you leave with a natural-looking enhanced beauty without anydelay!

Wrinkle Relaxers and Fillers If you are looking for a safe and ef-

fective way to diminish your fine linesand wrinkles and add volume and full-ness to your face, then make an ap-pointment at Tru Beauté Med Spatoday and let expert technician Jennyadd youth and beauty to your appear-ance with the use of wrinkle relaxersand fillers.

Proof that a spa is a success is de-termined in part by its repeat clients.And Valerie, Niven and Jenny pride

themselves on the number of loyalclients they have maintained over theyears. Soha Haidar has been a client ofNiven’s for many years. In fact, Nivenhelped Soha look her best for one ofthe biggest days of her life – her wed-ding. Soha said, “Niven established astep-by-step program leading up to mybig day. She began with face peels andended with putting on my 3D lashes afew days before the wedding. I could-n't have been more relaxed and pre-pared for my wedding. I felt confidentand absolutely beautiful. The day ofwedding, Niven did my make-up, aswell as my mother’s, my sister’s and myniece’s. We were absolutely happy withour make-up and looked stunning. Irecommend Niven Kanaan and TruBeauté Med Spa for any occasion, theyprovide excellent and professional serv-ice. Thank you for making my weddingexperience easy and stress less."

Tru Beauté Med Spa is locatedat 6328 Gunn Highway, Suite C inTampa. They are open Mon. – Fri.,10 a.m. – 7 p.m., by appointmentand are also available for appoint-ments on Saturday. For more infor-mation or to schedule atappointment please call (813) 960-1800, email [email protected] visit their website atwww.TruBeauteMedSpa.com.

Tru Beauté features pharmaceuti-cal-grade skincare products by Skin-

Medica, Revitalash and Latisse.

By Alexis Selby

“Wine is part Science, partMother Nature and the rest is a mira-cle,” states owner LuAnn Shapiro.Spanning back thousands of years ,wine has been an important part oflife for many people and is closely in-tertwined with the history of agricul-ture, cuisine, literature, mythology,medicine, leisure, religion, civilizationand humanity itself. Evolving over thecenturies, wine-making has continuedto grip the human imagination, inspir-ing passion and ingenuity. “Almosteveryone has a story about wine, it isan emotional connection,” statesLuAnn. “Wine plays a big role inmany people’s lives. I find it reward-ing to be able to share my passion forwine with others.”

Napa Flair Wine and Boutiquebrings you wines from all over theworld, allowing you to experience dif-ferent cultures, climates, tastes and

culinary customs without ever leavingyour own neighborhood. Napa Flair isa wonderful culmination of LuAnn’sexperience in retail and wine, boastinghundreds of quality wines from as lit-tle as $7.99, as well as one-of-a-kindantiques, art, gourmet olive oils, dips,gourmet pastas and balsamic vinegars.Napa Flair provides a relaxing, upscaleatmosphere, allowing customers tocome in and take their time browsingthough the huge selection of wines;which they offer at a very reasonableprice. “I find unique quality high-endwines, as well as wines for every pricepoint,” states LuAnn.

For LuAnn, the art of wine andcooking has always been an importantpart of her life and a passion that waspassed down from her parents. Thislife-long passion lead LuAnn to theCulinary Institute of America in StHelena. The Culinary Institute ofAmerica, located in the heart of NapaValley, is the only location in the

United States which offers the Ad-vanced Certified Wine ProfessionalCertification. While studying at TheCulinary Institute of America LuAnnhad the privilege of being tutored byseveral Master Sommeliers, which is ahuge privilege and honor. A MasterSommelier, of which there are only200 in the entire world, is someone

who has dedicated their entire life tothe studying of wines and is the high-est level one can reach in wine expert-ise. After achieving first the CertifiedWine Professional Certification,LuAnn continued on to gain recogni-tion as an Advanced Certified WineProfessional. LuAnn was tested uponeverything including geography, geol-


Wine Has Never Had SoMuch Flair!

Browse hundreds of vintages and find some new favorites fromNapa Flair’s generous selection of wine.

ogy, varietal type, wineand food pairing, history of each winecountry and so much more.

Upon graduation from the Culi-nary Institute, LuAnn was hired as aprofessional wine taster by the authorof The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil.Often tasting more than 25 wines aday LuAnn gained an in-depth knowl-edge of the characteristics of qualitywine. Hartwell Vineyards, a hiddengem on the Silverado Trail was thenext in LuAnn’s ‘Wine Adventure’.Private Wine and Cheese Pairings,Sales, Marketing, and Special Eventsfulfilled her desire to share wonderfulwines with fellow wine enthusiasts.LuAnn’s goal is to bring in fabulousquality wines and to assist each clientin finding wines that fit their budgetand palate. “It’s gratifying to turnpeople on to new wines,” statesLuAnn.

LuAnn has so much knowledgewhen it comes to wine and loves giv-ing advice and helping customers andfriends pick the wines that are rightfor them. “I have the knowledge toguide my customers in finding winesthey will truly appreciate,” statesLuAnn. With her vast education andexpertise LuAnn will assist you infinding exactly what you are lookingfor and introduce you to exquisitewines that you might not have evenheard of and won’t be able to findanywhere else. LuAnn is tied in withall the wine representatives in the area,most of which are local and haveunique local wines that aren’t carried

in any otherstores. IfNapa Flairdoesn’t havea specificwine you arelooking forLuAnn willdo all she canto make sureyou get it, in-cluding call-ing wine

representatives and asking around andfinding ways to get it.

LuAnn is all about customer serv-ice and does all she can to make sureyou find exactly what you are thirstingfor. She will make you feel welcomethe moment you walk through thedoors and will gladly help you as bestas she can. At Napa Flair you will getone-on-one customer service andhelpful advice, in a friendly, relaxingsetting where you can just take yourtime and browse through the hun-dreds of different wine selections.

Another one of LuAnn’s manyspecialties is the art of pairing winewith food, which really makes a differ-ence in the satisfaction of a nice din-ner. Until meeting LuAnn I had noidea that certain wines went betterwith specific food selections- I wasdefinitely wrong! LuAnn taught methat certain elements, such as textureand flavor, in both food and winereact differently to each other andfinding the right combination of theseelements will make the entire diningexperience more enjoyable. When se-lecting a wine to be paired with food,one must consider the aroma and fla-vor of the wine and pair it up with afood dish that is complementary tothat wine. Wine is something I havealways enjoyed, white wine being myfavorite, but before meeting LuAnn Ijust thought white wine went witheverything. Her advice really helpedme in selecting wine and food thatcomplements each other and I willcontinually be seeking more great

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ideas and wine pairings in the future. All of Napa Flair’s antiques are

imported directly from Europe, manyof which are unique to Napa Flair.Canadian artist Leanne Laine show-cases her true talent through herbeautiful wine paintings, each ofwhich can be purchased at Napa Flair.Leanne can also customize the paint-ings to just the right size you want.

If you are looking for somethingfun to do on a Friday evening thangather up your friends and stop in atNapa Flair between 5:00 p.m.- 8:30p.m. to take part in their one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience. Alongwith exotic wine selections, Napa Flairwill also be serving delicious appetiz-ers and tasty finger food. Each FridayNapa Flair will be featuring new winesfrom around the world. These winetastings are a great way to discovernew wines that you might never havetried before and allow you to experi-ence tastes and selections from allaround the world. If you are like meand love wine, but get overwhelmedby all the choices and have no ideawhat wine is right for you, coming tothese wine tastings is a must. NapaFlair’s wine tastings give you the op-portunity to sample new wines everyweek and help you find the wines thatare truly right for you.

Napa Flair also boasts a beautifulnew wine bar, providing a place whereyou can just kick back and enjoy greatcompany in a peaceful environment.With their new wine bar you have theoption of buying beer and wine by theglass, or you can also buy a bottle ofwine right form the store and savor aglass there. If you and your friendscan’t finish the bottle, no need toworry because LuAnn can cork thewine for you, allowing you to take thebottle home for your own enjoyment.

Napa Flair now has their on-premise license and is the perfectvenue to host your private party orfundraising event, providing guestswith an intimate, sophisticated atmos-phere that is ideal for any occasion.

Having your event at Napa Flair willdefinitely make a statement and willleave your guests will a sense of ele-gance and class.

Napa Flair also offers Wine Ap-preciation Classes at 6:30 p.m. on al-ternating Wednesday and Thursdaynights once a week. For only $20.00,which goes towards the cost of thewine, LuAnn will teach you the art oftasting wines and show you ways toget the most enjoyment out of everywine you taste. Each week LuAnn willbe showcasing different wines andteaching you new techniques to getbetter fulfillment out of the wine-tast-ing experience. These hands on classesare a lot of fun and a great way tomeet and connect with people in yourneighborhood. Classes fill up fast so ifyou are interested please give LuAnna call to put your name on the list forthe next class.

If you are a true wine or beer en-thusiast you can even purchase all theitems needed to make your own wineor beer. At a reasonable price NapaFlair sells wine and beer making kits,which include all the basic compo-nents needed to make you own beeror wine. It is a very fun and educa-tional learning process and is really anawesome experience. At Napa Flairthey also sell labels or can help youdesign your own, making the perfectgift for yourself or others.

Broaden your horizons into thevast world of wine and experience themany tastes the wine culture has tooffer. With all the wines to choosefrom, your favorite wine might be justone sip away!

Napa Flair is located at 11967Sheldon Road in Tampa. Theirhours are Tues.-Friday 12 p.m.- 8p.m. and Sat. 12 p.m.- 9 p.m. Formore information please call (813)920-7058 or (813) 449-1831, visittheir website atwww.NapaFlair.com, or visit theirFacebook page atwww.facebook.com/napaflair.

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By Katie Thomas

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By Julie Kanehl

When choosing an orthodontistfor your child or for yourself, it is im-portant to choose someone who is ed-ucated, experienced and dedicated tothe wellbeing of their patients. Fer-nando Galeano, D.D.S., M.S.D., is allof those things and more. Located inthe Cypress Professional Center, justoff of Tampa Rd. in Oldsmar, Dr.Galeano’s office is just a short drivefrom Palm Harbor, East Lake, andWestchase.

Meeting Dr. GaleanoDr. Galeano earned both his Doc-

tor of Dental Surgery degree and hisMaster of Science in Dentistry at theTemple University Dental School inPhiladelphia, PA in 1989. He is thethird generation in his family to be in-volved in dentistry, so you could defi-nitely say that improving smiles is inDr. Galeano’s blood. He puts his pa-tients and their families first, and be-lieves in really spending the time to getto know them. He has worked in thisarea for over 20 years, and after being

part of a larger group practice formany years, he opened his first practicein 2002 in Tampa near USF. In 2006he opened up this new location andhas enjoyed building this practice fromscratch.

“I really enjoy the hands-on as-pect of working with patients. I enjoytalking to my patients and their par-ents and giving them my undivided at-tention,” says Dr. Galeano.

Dr. Galeano, who was born andraised in Honduras and is fluent inSpanish, is a family man. Married for16 years to his lovely wife, Claudia, heis the father of two teenagers, so hecompletely understands all sides of theequation when it comes to kids andorthodontics. The importance of abeautiful and healthy smile is an af-fordable investment that continues topay off for the rest of a person’s life,and more than that, when teeth arealigned properly, they perform the waythat they are supposed to, preventingpain and problems down the road.Having a beautiful smile is importantfor more than aesthetic reasons. Teeththat are not overly crowded are easier

to clean, floss and take care of.Dr. Galeano is committed to con-

tinuing his education so that he is upon the latest technology in his field,and he is a member of many organiza-tions within his field including: TheAmerican Dental Association, FloridaAssociation of Orthodontists, Hills-borough County Dental Association,Pinellas County Dental Association,West Coast District Dental Associa-tion, Florida Dental Association,Southern Association of Orthodon-tists, American Association of Ortho-dontists and the World Federation of

Orthodontists.Kerry Raynor says, "My daughter

Megan is a patient. What I love abouthim is that he sees her personally andhe adjusts her braces, instead of hergetting an assistant or technician. Mydaughter needed headgear because ofan overbite, and now her smile is sobeautiful. There's been such a hugedifference in her smile. We’ve beenthrilled. He’s so warm and so good,and there’s never been any pain, andshe is very happy with the results.”

Treatment for Children andYoung Adults

Dr. Galeano offers free consulta-tions for his patients, and sees patientsof all ages. After all, it’s never too lateto improve your smile, but most of hispatients are children and young adults.The American Association of Ortho-dontists actually recommends thatchildren come in for their initialscreening appointment around 7 or 8years of age. This is a free screeningthat helps Dr. Galeano to make a planthat is personalized for each child.

Dr. Galeano says, “The first per-

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manent molars come in at that timeand it’s important to have a screeningto see what is happening and to see ifthere are any problems that can be in-tercepted.”

Interceptive Treatment can bedone on children who have a crossbite,or who have had a thumb-suckinghabit that affected their teeth, or whohave severe crowding. Just like any-thing else medical, when you catchthings like this early, they are easier totreat. Dr. Galeano sometimes appliesbraces during this part of the treat-ment plan, but most of the time heuses apparatuses and orthodontic ap-pliances to address any problems.

Normally, Dr. Galeano recom-mends that girls begin getting bracesbetween the ages of 9-11, and boysbetween the ages of 10-12 when mostof their molars have come in. The rea-son to begin early, he says, is becausewhile a patient is still growing, a goodorthodontist can use the growth totheir advantage and guide the teethalong into the right place.

Braces come in a wide variety ofstyles, but the goal is the same.Whether you are looking for tradi-tional metal braces, gold braces, ce-ramic braces (with clear brackets), or

Invisalign braces, Dr. Galeano can as-sess your child’s orthodontic needsand provide a treatment that is effec-tive and affordable.

The average full orthodontictreatment lasts two years, and Dr.Galeano’s practice accepts most DentalPPO plans, and he offers an interest-free finance program that allows thetreatment to be broken up into afford-able payments.

“Whenever possible, I try to helpparents out and keep the cost down,”says Dr. Galeano.

Adult TreatmentIt is never too late to improve

your smile. Many adults who did nothave the opportunity to have braceswhen they were young are findingthat a beautiful smile increases theirself-esteem as well as their overall oralhealth.

Invisalign is a system of cleartrays that align your teeth over a pe-riod of time, and they are very popu-lar with adults who want to improvetheir smile without having the ap-pearance of wearing braces. Duringthe initial examination, Dr. Galeanowould take x-rays and look at the pa-tient’s overall dental health to assess

the best plan of action. One thing is for sure, regardless

of your age, Dr. Galeano and his staffwill make you feel welcome, makesure you are comfortable and edu-cated about each step of the process,and make sure you are smiling ear-to-ear when your orthodontic treatmentis complete.

A beautiful smile is an invest-ment that continues to pay off foryears and years to come, so why wait?Come in and see Dr. Galeano for acomplimentary consultation rightaway.

Galeano Orthodontics is lo-cated at 150 Pine Avenue N., SuiteA, in the Cypress ProfessionalCenter of Oldsmar. Office hoursare Monday and Wednesday, 8a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; on Tuesday,Thursday and Friday, Dr. Galeanoworks out of his Tampa location.Patients can see Dr. Galeano at ei-ther location. For more informa-tion visit their website atwww.galeanoortho.com or to makean appointment call (813) 855-8505.

the real estate business. In 2004, Chris moved to Odessa

and fell in love with the beauty of thenatural lakes in the area, along with thebreathtaking lakefront properties andgorgeous estates. It was then that Chrisrealized his dream of helping others toshare in this beautiful piece of paradiseand began focusing on properties inOdessa and surrounding areas.

After earning his real estate licensein 2006, Chris quickly became an ex-pert in lakefront properties, luxuryhomes, gated communities and eques-trian estates. Chris says, “I cater to theluxury market and work within a lot ofgated communities in the area.” Chrisalso specializes in short sales and fore-closures, and is known for being afrontrunner as a short-sale specialist in2008. By helping people understandthe short sale process and ridding theburden of debt, Chris has becomewell-known in the area for being hon-est and forthright.

Chris is very personable and trust-worthy and as a buying agent will striveto get you the home or property ofyour dreams. He will work with yourbudget and do all he can to ensure you

are getting the best bang for yourbuck! Working within your budget,Chris will find the home or propertythat is right for you! As an Odessa resi-dent he is well aware of the surround-ing neighborhoods and knows exactlywhere the deals lie. Chris is also veryfamiliar with the Westchase area, aneighbor to Odessa, as well as with thelakes of the Central Florida Region,and over the years has worked his waythroughout the Tampa Bay Area, help-ing to find his clients a place to callhome. Check out Chris’ personal web-site, www.FLLakeHouse.com to learnmore about the lakes of CentralFlorida. He created this informativewebsite so that future buyers and/orsellers can get in-depth knowledgeabout our lakes.


Chris says, “Good real estateagents can be compared to professionalsurfers. When they see a big wave com-ing in they get themselves in the per-fect position to catch that wave andride it to the best of their ability, be-cause the next wave may not be nearlyas big. Right now we are experiencinga wave of hungry buyers with very littlegood food in the buffet line. It’s timeto work hard and find these buyerssome homes!”

As the real estate market starts topick up again, the options you have as aseller begin to flourish and with thehelp of Chris, as your listing agent, youwill be ensured that your house orproperty receives its full worth in a sell-ing transaction. “As a listing agent myjob is to get you the most money for

your house or property,” states Chris.Statistics from the Multiple ListingService (MLS) show that Chris has soldthree times more lakefront propertythan any other agent in Odessa from2008 to 2011 – and he has high hopesof keeping that record for this year andin the many years to come! If you areinterested in buying or listing yourlakefront property or any type homefor that matter, Chris Johnson is yourguy!

Historically, Chris has primarilybeen a listing agent, as the majority ofhis clients were people trying to selltheir homes. But, as the market contin-ues to change and the surge of buyerssteadily increases, Chris is quicklyworking towards maintaining an even50/50 distribution of clients looking

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to list andthose look-ing to buy.In additionto workingas a listingagent and abuyersagent, Chrisalso worksas a transac-tion broker,in which herepresents both the buyer and theseller, facilitating the real estate transac-tion and ensuring that both partiescome together and settle for a fairprice.

“Attention to detail is very impor-tant in real estate,” states Chris – whichis why Chris makes it a point to thor-oughly review each of his contracts, un-derstanding the time lines and stickingto them. Over the years Chris has ac-quired a vast knowledge of the real es-tate market and is constantlyresearching the market, following itclosely in order to be one of the first toknow any changes that might be occur-ring, as to better serve his clients andbring them the most up-to-date infor-mation and listings. Chris also firmlybelieves in educating his clients onwhat is happening in the real estate

market sothey canfully under-stand whatoptions theyhave.

DougLeoni, thePrincipalBroker at Si-mons &Leoni HomeLoans, LLC

and close friend of Chris describes thereal estate market, “The best way todescribe what we are experiencing rightnow is that for the past four years wehad ‘regular home buyers’ who neededa home and suddenly got scared to buyanything due to the market initiallybeing overheated and the continuoustumbling of home prices. No onewanted to jump on the sinking ship, sonow you have this pent-up demand forpeople who really do need a newhome. It is like the flood gates haveopened and it is off to the races!”

Chris’ knowledge and expertise ofthe area, coupled with his awareness ofthe real estate market and dedication tohis clients, assures you that your moneywill not go to waste. As the real estatemarket begins to prosper, wouldn’t itbe nice to know that you have a friend

you can trust – one who will help youmake the most of your hard earnedmoney or investment and who will help

you understand the options that areright for you. Whether you are sellingyour home or looking for a place to callhome, Chris Johnson is the man forthe job!

Christopher Paul Johnson, P.A.Future Home RealtyDirect: 813-817-5747Office: 813-426-3400Email: [email protected]

Douglas LeoniSimons & Leoni Home Loans, LLCDirect: 813-267-0305Office: 813-258-6767 x25Email: [email protected]

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worked out really great.” Adam andJason grew up helping with Jim’srestaurants, that is, when they weren’thanging out at the beach, which iswhere they learned many of the valu-able lessons that have led to the cre-ation of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen."Surf Shack really began as a dreamamongst all of us," says Adam. "Wewanted to celebrate the surf culture."

There are plenty of restaurantsthat serve seafood, but Surf ShackCoastal Kitchen takes it a step further,importing food that isn’t just the stan-dard beach fare. The fish tacos, com-bined with the Mexican andAsian-inspired cuisine is not like mostmeals offered by the typical beachrestaurants.

If you close your eyes, Surf ShackCoastal Kitchen makes you feel like youare on the ocean in Southern Californiawith not a care in the world and surf-boards adorn the walls and hang fromthe ceilings with a true Californiamotif. If you don’t look past the tiki–styled outdoor dining area into theparking lot you might swear you werein SoCal. “This is about a lifestyle,’’says Jason. “We want to make people

feel like theyare in South-ern Califor-nia, withoutthe exorbi-tant costs ofliving on thatcoast.”

SurfShack CoastalKitchen wasbuilt with asmany ‘green’and recycledmaterials aspossible. Thetake-out containers are biodegradableand Earth-friendly, and, like many peo-ple who ascribe to the Californialifestyle, there are plenty of healthy al-ternatives on the menu. Even the wallsare made of reclaimed wood.

As for the menu, the food is freshand everything is made-to-order.“From our homemade tortilla chipsand our ‘Almost Famous Salsa’ all theway to our made-to-order-fresh-squeezed margaritas with all-naturalagave nectar, we do all we can do togive you the freshest menu choices,’’states Jason. “We are all about freshand vibrant flavors, which is why weuse as many local and organic items aspossible.”


The fare at Surf Shack CoastalKitchen ranges from burgers to que-sadillas, with many exotic options tochoose from as well; but there’s onething that really defines them – thetacos. They serve tacos in almost everyway imaginable and the fish tacos are atrue specialty. Thursdays are the bigday at ‘The Shack’ when tacos are $2all day and if there is a line, the wait isworth it. If fish tacos aren’t for you,check out their filet mignon tacos –they are out of this world! You alsohave the option of combining filet andshrimp in the Surf and Turf Tacos thatboast a distinct Hawaiian/Asian tastethat is incredible.

Other favorites include the Ban-gin’ Shrimp Tacos, the Longboard Fish

Tacos, and the Bonzai Tacos. In caseyou haven’t noticed, there is a bit of atrend towards the tacos, even thoughthe menu is filled with many other op-tions. The Bangin’ Shrimp Tacos, filledwith Gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes,and sliced avocado, along with chipotlemayonnaise are definitely not an itemto be missed and really takes the tacoto an entirely new level.

If tacos aren’t the way you want togo, check out the Tuna Poke Salad,which is served up with fresh sushigrade tuna, sliced jicama, and tossed ina mango passion fruit dressing. TheCitrus Seafood Salad and the TacoSalad (there goes the tacos again), aresome other Surf Shack favorites). TheCitrus Seafood Salad is a combinationof beer battered cod, shrimp, cilantro-lime aioli, and pico de gallo. The TacoSalad, served with marinated chicken,guacamole, sour cream and mixedgreens, showcases these delicious selec-tions inside a red-chili tortilla shell.

The Asian-fusion food, which isextraordinary in both taste and presen-tation, is capped off by the bowls,which come in a variety of styles thatuse organic noodles and freshly madesauces. “Each of our bowls are madewith organic noodles and sauces likethe citrus soy sauce and our Thaipeanut sauce,’’ states Jason.

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Although Surf Shack CoastalKitchen may be new in town, it has al-ready started to make a difference inthe Westchase community by raisingmoney for the Westchase CharitableOrganization, Davidson MiddleSchool, Bryant Middle School, andother local causes. During the monthof April (Autism Awareness Month),Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen also do-nated one dollar for every Ocean BlueMargarita Sold.

Daily specials range from $5 bur-rito Mondays to Wing Wednesdays, al-though Taco Thursdays is still thebiggest night of the week. On Sundays,kids eat free with the purchase of anadult entrée. The kids menu includesMac ‘n Cheese, chicken tenders andtacos. Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen alsooffers a full liquor menu, including a

lengthy list of refreshing craft beers anddelicious cocktails.

“The service is friendly and thefood quality is excellent, especially con-sidering most of the items are undereight dollars,” states a happy customer.“They have incredible Sangrias, and mykids love the California Cannolidessert. I strongly recommend SurfShack! The look and the feel of it is sogreat. I would be happy going here atleast twice a week!”

Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen islocated at 12217 West LinebaughAve. in Westchase. Hours are Mon. –Wed. 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Thur. –Sat. 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sun.11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. To order take-out, or to plan a catered event, call(813) 475-5916 or visit www.surf-shackkitchen.com.

The Longboard Fish Tacos and Orange Chicken Bowl are a few of thefavorites at Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen.


University of South Florida’s (USF)College of Business will offer an MBAin Sport and Entertainment Manage-ment. Launching this August, the two-year degree program will emphasize thebusiness fundamentals of the sports andentertainment industry and providegraduate students with paid internshipsto help them experience how those les-sons play out in the industry. “Ourmetropolitan location is rich withsports and family entertainment busi-nesses and our region has been the hostto the Super Bowl, the Stanley Cup,the World Series, and NCAA Tourna-ments,” said USF President Judy Gen-shaft. “Our partnerships will helpprepare students for careers in sportsand entertainment management allover the world.” For more informationplease contact Lorie Briggs at (813)974-7280 or [email protected].

Port of Tampa Receives $22.5 Mil-lion for Major Infrastructure Im-provements

The Tampa Port Authority, theenergy gateway for all of west centralFlorida, serving almost nine million

people, has received $22.5 million instate funds toward the modernizationand expansion of its primary petroleumterminal complex. Critical to con-sumers and the economic vitality of theregion, all of the automobile gasolineand aviation jet fuel for the region's air-ports, including Tampa and Orlando,moves through the port. Moderniza-tion and expansion of the port’s pri-mary petroleum terminal will enablethe port to continue to underpin theregion's economic growth, viability andjob creation. For more informationplease contact Andrew Fobes at (813)905-5132 or [email protected].

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camps, teens create products and learnhow to build a company around theirproduct. During the afternoon Biz Kidscamps, teens learn how to start theirown company with a business plan.They will get lots of help to get theircompany off the ground right. Eachcamp is unique, so sign up for all four!

Camp Dates:Biz Innovation Station 1: June 11-

15 Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.Biz Kids 1: June 11-15 Mon. – Fri.

12:30 – 3:00 a.m.Biz Innovation Station 2: June 18-

22 Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.Biz Kids 2: June 18-22 Mon. – Fri.

12:30 – 3:00 P.M.Extended care hours are available

through MOSI.The cost is $250 per camp (MOSI

members, sign up for two camps andget $50 off) and there is no refund avail-able after May 11. Register online atwww.campfun.org.

For more information pleasevisit www.forwardthinkinginitia-tives.com or email [email protected].

Target America: Opening Eyes tothe Damage Drugs Cause

Opened at MOSI, September 16,2011 and on display for one full year,Target America is an Interactive Exhibiton the Costs and Consequences of Ille-gal Drugs. Target America offers stu-dents a dynamic journey exploring theorigins of drug production, interna-tional distribution of narcotics, the neg-ative impact drugs have oncommunities, damaging costs to the environment, physiological effects causedby drugs, and current practices in pre-vention and treatment. The TargetAmerica exhibit provides a teacher re-source guide which includes pre-visit/post-visit materials that incorporateSunshine State Standards within TargetAmerica’s thematic content, classroomexercises, gallery activities, and informa-tion for booking school tours. TargetAmerica’s exhibit content and the edu-cational materials will enhance the drugprevention programs occurring in yourschools and provide a safe environmentto create awareness about the damagesdrugs cause in our communities and ul-timately on our children. Target Amer-ica is held at the Museum of Science &Industry (MOSI), located at 4801 EastFowler Ave in Tampa. The cost is$16.95 per person. MOSI is open Mon.– Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 9a.m. - 6 p.m.

For more information pleasevisit www.targetamerica.org.


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How would you like to find adynamic and fun way to heal andthrive? Hippotherapy – physicaltherapy with horses – is a fun, one-of-a-kind therapy for children andadults… and we’re not just horsing-around!

At Quantum Leap Farm we haverecently added Hippotherapy to ourexisting therapeutic riding andequine assisted self-exploration pro-grams. Hippotherapy is a very dy-namic and exciting therapy thatutilizes traditional physical, occupa-tional, and speech therapy treatment

strategies. Theseare combined witha horse’s naturalmovement to cre-ate a program thatachieves optimal,functional out-comes for everyparticipant. Weuse horses to help people overcomephysical challenges.

In Hippotherapy, horses providea dynamic base of support to stimu-late trunk control and core strength,consistent and rhythmic stimulation,and sensory integration. Researchshows that many therapies becomemore beneficial when coupled withrepetitive, patterned rhythms. Arider experiencing a horse’s gait atthe walk or trot can enhance im-provements in function aided by thehorse’s natural rhythmic movement.This movement activates muscles, re-flexes, and neuro networks involvedin postural control, motor planning,walking, body awareness, sensorysystems, and a variety of other factorsinvolved in retraining and returning


A Therapy Like No Other at Quantum Leap Farminjured bodies tohigher function.

The types ofchallenges we ad-dress here includeorthopedic dys-functions, neuro-logical deficits,balance &

vestibular issues, amputations, andgeneral muscle weakness or decondi-tioning. We are working with chil-dren with ADHD, autism spectrumdisorders, cerebral palsy, spina bifida,orthopedic issues, and many moreconditions.

The best part of Quantum LeapFarm’s Hippotherapy program is thatit is fun. Clients who are copingwith challenges and pain find inter-acting with our horses, therapists andinstructors, volunteers and their fel-low participants as healing as thetherapeutic movement itself!

We focus our treatments on im-proving the activities of daily livingalong with the unique goals of eachclient. There are very few individualswho could not participate in our pro-

gram. As long as they are willing totry, we can do the rest! We workclosely with an individual’s doctorand rehab team (when applicable)and periodically reassess theirprogress in order to be certain we arereaching their goals.

As Quantum Leap Farm’s Hip-potherapy Director and PhysicalTherapist, I have had the opportu-


nity to combine my equestrian back-ground and knowledge with mymanual therapy skills for the benefitof our clients. Our program is grow-ing as we add more horses to our su-perb team, and as we host twoHippotherapy courses this year (seebelow for details). These courses willtrain therapists to implement Hip-potherapy into their treatment strate-gies and how to begin aHippotherapy business themselves.

Our herd of horses includes bigand small, narrow and wide, white toblack and every color in between.

They are all sweet, willing and care-ful. They each have unique talentsand offer individuals a very personalexperience. Quantum Leap Farmhorses are selected with great careand consideration for safety. Ther-apy horses have extensive trainingand all of them have wonderful per-sonalities. We work with our horsescarefully to maintain their health andinterest in their therapeutic work.We also make sure that they get torelax and be outside—that they getto be horses everyday!

We really enjoy what we do hereat Quantum Leap Farm and inviteyou to call if you’d like to come for avisit. We are glad to answer yourquestions about any of the programswe offer. Contact Quantum LeapFarm Tuesday through Saturday. Wewould love to see you soon!

Quantum Leap Farm can bereached at (813) 920-9250, orcall Lynn Bankston, MPT, di-rectly at (813) 957-7174. Checkout our website www.quantum-leapfarm.org for more informa-tion and be sure to look at ourcalendar of events. Let us knowhow you would like to become in-volved with Quantum Leap Farm!


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