Westchase - Vol. 5, Issue 6, June 2016

By Alexis Selby

Specializing in Bio-identicalHormone Therapy, Pellet Therapy,Testosterone Replacement Therapyand Medical Weight Loss, TampaRejuvenation is very well known in thearea for their experienced team ofprofessionals who pride themselves onhelping patients of all ages to regulatetheir hormones and get back on trackto a healthy lifestyle.

A necessity to our body, hormonesplay a vital role in regulating oureveryday lives and functions, from ourmood to our appetite to our energy. Asa result, when a hormonal imbalanceoccurs, it can have drastic negativeeffects, such as fatigue, weight gain,decreased sex drive, anxiety, difficultysleeping, and irritability. Often, these

symptoms are overlooked andcontribute to aging. Many seektreatment with their Primary CareProviders and are given prescriptionsfor the symptoms they areexperiencing, such as anti-anxietymedications, sleeping pills, anti-depressants or even Viagra.

This only masks the symptoms.Tampa Rejuvenation treats the rootof the problem instead of maskingthe symptoms.

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Tampa Rejuvenation excels high abovethe competition is through theirHormone Pellet Therapy, a newly-advanced cutting edge approach that

By Marcy Sanford

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EditorAlexis SelbyCorrespondentsKim ThomasJulie KanehlKatie ThomasMarcy SanfordDara TuckerArt DirectorTony SicaGraphic ArtistDat X. DoMarketing & DevelopmentAshley Knoblach

1. Charley’s Steakhouse is offer-ing dad a free 24oz Ribeye steak, sig-nature salad and French bread onFather’s Day, June 19 with the pur-chase of one adult entree of equal orgreater value for each dad present.

2. Lowry Park Zoo is giving dada free admission Father’s Day week-end Saturday, June 18 or Sunday,June 19 with the purchase of theirson’s or daughter’s full-priced admis-sion ticket. The companion ticket canbe for an adult age 12 and up or achild age three to 11. However, fordad to get his free ticket, the son ordaughter ticket must be purchasedon June 18 or 19. This deal won’t behonored with any other coupons ordiscounts.

3. TCBY is offering free frozenyogurt for Dad on Father’s Day. Formore information visit their website.

4. Henry B. Plant Museum is of-fering Dad free admission on Father’sDay from noon to 5 p.m.

5. Roy’s Restaurant is offeringevery dad a $20 gift card if he dinesthere on Father’s Day. Sister com-pany Fleming’s Steakhouse is offer-ing dad a $25 gift card for diningthere on Father’s Day. Both cards aregood for a future visit only.

6. Outback Steakhouse isoffering a $10 bonus gift cardfor every $50 gift card purchasefor Father’s Day.

7. IKEA is offering a freebreakfast for dad. Show up be-fore 11am and get fluffy scram-bled eggs served with a side ofhash browns, scrumptiousbacon plus a hot cup of coffeeall free.

8. Spaghetti Warehouse

will be offering all dads a freeLasagne or Spaghetti entrée on Fa-ther’s Day June 19. No coupon isnecessary.

9. Dinosaur World is offeringfree admission for dad on SundayJune 19 with paid child’s admission.

10. Michaels is letting kids makegifts for dad for free June 11-18.

Looking For Something To Do ForDad For Father’s Day?

Here Is A List Of 10 Things Just For Dad!The Best Part Is It’s Free!


Community Calendar4th Annual Gelatin PlungeBenefitting The Children’sCancer Center

June 18th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.at 1515 N Westshore Blvd in Tampa

Created in 2013 by theChildren’s Cancer Center staff, theGelatin Plunge has raised over$290,000! The Children’s CancerCenter has had more than 500 peopleplummet down a slide into a poolfilled with 2,000 gallons of coloredgelatin, which embodies the silly andlively spirit of the CCC. The GelatinPlunge has proved to be one of themost UNIQUE charitable events inTampa Bay and is a family fun eventthat’s a blast for all ages! It takes morethan medicine to beat childhoodcancer. The Gelatin Plunge helpschildren and their families who arebattling childhood cancer and chronicblood disorders through thecontinued support of the 25 supportprograms to assist with theiremotional, educational and financialneeds. Sponsorship opportunities areavailable and the day will be full offamous athletes, tv personnel andmany more who will plunge to raise

proceeds for the CCC children andfamilies.

For more information or tosign up, please visit childrenscancer-center.org/4th-annual-gelatin-plunge/

Grace Lutheran ChurchPlans Summer VacationBible School

Grace Lutheran Church atCarrollwood is accepting applicationsto attend the summer Vacation BibleSchool program for the week of July18-22 from 9:00 a.m. until Nooneach day. The program is open tochildren ages 3 to rising 4th graders.Children will be able to explore and

experience “Surf Shack Vacation BibleSchool” and God’s welcoming love!The beach themed adventures includeinteractive Bible fun, great music,super science, cool crafts, missionwork, exciting games and much more.

You can register on theirwebsite at www.gracetampa.org orfor more information contact thechurch office at (813) 961-8747.Grace Lutheran Church atCarrollwood is located at 3714West Linebaugh Avenue and DaleMabry Highway.

Paw Print Hearts Is InDesperate Need of Fosters

Summer is all about vacations andfun, but for homeless dogs this is theabsolute worst time of the year. It isthat time when the shelters fill up andadoptions slow down. Currently, PawPrint Hearts is looking for fosters,long term or short term, for their dogsin boarding. They are offering free

food to anyone who will foster theirdogs. Not only for the foster dog, butfor their own pets as well. If you areunable to foster please considersponsoring a dog.

For more information pleasecontact Paw Print Hearts [email protected] offind them on Facebook at PawPrint Hearts or their webpage atwww.pawprinthearts.com. Theirdogs will love you for it!


Action Air - Call Today! Cool Today! We Guarantee It! By Alexis Selby

A true family business thatgenuinely cares about its customers,Action Air Conditioning, Inc. hasbeen a staple in the Tampacommunity for the past 28 years andhas continued to provide the bestproducts and services available, whilemaintaining a very fair price!

Built upon the simple operatingphilosophy of honesty, integrity, andreliability, Action Air is proud tohold true to the same philosophyeach and every day. Offering a widerange of heating and coolingsolutions, whether you need repair,installation or annual maintenance,their expert technicians will deliverquality you can count on and theirlevel of professionalism alwaysensures greater results.

Action Air founder David Russellstresses the significance of having alarge brick and mortar building andencourages all potential and existingcustomers to stop in and say hi. Hesays, “I would like to personally inviteyou to our showroom, where you canfind all of the latest high-techthermostats, dehumidifiers, air

cleaners, and HVAC systems that areon the market today. Our showroomis what really distinguishes us fromother AC competitors. You wouldn’tbuy a car without test driving it first,so why buy an air conditioningsystem without seeing it run? Whenyou come in here you can see and testreal operating units for yourself,giving you the comfort of knowingthe system you’re getting before youbuy it. You’ll learn a lot and probably

have fun too!”And if you ever do take time to

visit their 25,000 Square footbuilding, located on the corner ofBusch Blvd and Armenia at 8926 NArmenia Ave, I’m sure you will be aspleasantly surprised as I was to noticethe numerous family and teamphotos that line the walls of this well-maintained showroom. Firstimpressions are everything, and thisreally says something about the

values that this company upholds. With one of the largest parts

departments and inventory selectionsin town, if you need a part or system,chances are Action Air will have it.Action Air is a Daikin Comfort Proand Lennox Premier dealer. They

Action Air founder David Russellwith his son Chris, who is the VP of

Marketing & Sales


offers the best in heating and coolingfor all different budgets and needs.They also offer some of the bestreplacement warranties in theindustry, including certain systemsthat come with a 12 year worry-freewarranty. That means that if the unitbreaks at any time during that 12-year period, Action Air will replace orfix that unit at no charge to you.Action Air also offers 100%financing, with low payments and nointerest options available.

Striving for excellence in all areasof business, Action Air has wonnumerous awards over the past 28

years. Just take a look attheir showroom, wherethe awards hang withpride. David says, “Weare proud to say thatover 50% of ouremployees have been apart of our company forover 18 + years, andthat’s only becausemany of the others havesince retired. We treatour workers like family,and we believe thattranslates into customersatisfaction. We don’tfind good technicians.We create them.”

Action Air ServiceAgreements

Protect yourself againstunexpected repair bills with energysavings agreements for your AC.Regular maintenance keeps yoursystem running efficiently, saving youmoney on utility bills. Potentialproblems can be prevented orcorrected early. Proper servicingextends the life of your heating andair conditioning system. Plus, regularmaintenance keeps yourmanufacture’s warranty in force.Other benefits include fewer repairs

and improved capacity from yoursystem. Service agreements aretransferrable. Action Air offers manydifferent service agreements to meetyour needs and budget:

Bronze - $117 - Tune up - 20% discount on repairs- Priority service

Silver - $165/ $132 to renew- Tune up- 20% discount on repairs - Priority service- Never an overtime charge - Drain service warranty

Gold - $274/ $191 to renew - Tune up- 20% discount on repairs - Priority service- Never an overtime charge - Drain service warranty- 2 FREE co-pays on warranty andinsurance claims- No parts handling fee frommanufacturers

As successful as Action Air hasbeen over the past 28 years, thecompany believes in giving back to thecommunity that has supported them.Action Air is currently partnered with

the Humane Society, and sponsorsother community organizations aswell, including little league baseball,and local churches and schools.

If you are looking for the ultimatein home comfort, reliability, andworry-free operation, Action AirConditioning is sure to meet andexceed your expectations! Give them acall today and experience thedifference of dedicated attention,prompt response, quality products andexperienced technicians. “We handlejobs big and small with unfailingcommitment to excellence, and arealways ready to face new challengesand add new clients to our long list ofsatisfied customers,” says David. “Ifyou are in the market for a new systemstop by and visit our showroom, you’llbe glad you did! Call Today! CoolToday! We Guarantee It!”

Look for their ad in this issue toreceive $30 off any service (nominimum purchase necessary).

Action Air Conditioning, Inc.is located on the corner of BuschBlvd and Armenia at 8926 NArmenia Ave in Tampa. They areopen 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. with 24-hoursame day emergency serviceavailable. For more informationplease call (813) 935-6644 or visitwww.ActionAirConditioning.com.

Action Air is proud of their 25,000 square footshowroom located on the corner of Busch Blvd and

Armenia at 8926 N Armenia Ave


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

Mulit-Million Dollar Producerand member of the RE/MAX 100%Club, Realtor Lori Crawford lovesfinding her clients the perfectsolutions in Real Estate, whetherthey are selling or buying, and shelikes to make things happen fast.Lori also loves fast cars, stating, “Myson and I both have a huge passionfor fast cars!” So when theopportunity arose to be a part of the2016 Festivals of Speed held in early

April in beautiful St. Petersburg, Lorimade a fast decision and sponsoredthe Wine Pavilion.

Lori and her husband Jeff havebeen to several of the Festivals ofSpeed events over the years and werehappy to be a part of this year’sexcitement in St. Pete. Some of thecars featured at this year’s event werevalued at over 1.5 million dollars!Lori’s husband Jeff and her sonDavid helped her during the event,

along with Ashley Lynch and Mikeand Rachel Kloepfer. Lori invitedsome clients to participate and bringtheir cars, and had on display aRossion and Ultima GTR.

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

Lori Crawford has 18 years ofexperience in Real Estate and holdsa license in Florida and Georgia.Last year as a single agent, Lorisold $10 million in Real Estate andwas awarded the Re/Max 100%Club. Find more informationabout Realtor Lori Crawford atwww.TrinityEastLakeRealEstate.com,call her at 727-234-8002, or [email protected].

Realtor Lori Crawford


Kids and Canines - An Assistance Dog Training ProgramBy Alexis Selby

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

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

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

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

Once a student gets accepted into

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

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

Student Esme, is just one of theirmany success stories. Jo says, “Whenshe first came to us, Esme had suchbad self esteem that she didn’t cometo school for over a year. Workingwith the dogs and the bond sheformed helped her learn unconditionallove. She also learned acceptancewithout judgement; the dogs relied onher on a daily basis; they needed her.Esme is now an ace groomer andteaches grooming to other students inthe program. She has been in programfor over three years and is going toGaither High School next year. Hergoal is to one day be a Vet assistant.And actually, she was recently adoptedand both of her parents are teachers atthe Dorothy Thomas School. This hasgiven Esme stability, love andacceptance in ways she has never hadbefore. Esme has done an amazing jobof turning her life around!”

Kids and Canines is helping to

change the lives of these students;and it doesn’t end there! Not onlyhas their program helped thestudents by giving themaccountability, companionship andpurpose, but the dogs that they traingo on to become service and therapydogs for those in need.

“It is a win-win situation,” saysJo. “This program not only benefitsthe kids, but it also benefits theperson who gets the dog. The kidstrain the dogs with the hopes thattheir dog will go on and do evengreater things in the community. Ourdogs are trained to be service andtherapy dogs and are placed withmany different types of people, suchas those suffering from Parkinson’s,MS, or younger children withAutism.” Since its inception, Kidsand Canines has placed 86 dogsthroughout Tampa Bay andsurround communities!

Volunteers Wanted! Due to their rapid growth over

the past few years, Kids and Canines isconstantly looking for volunteers.Their biggest need is for puppy sitters.Jo says, “Being a puppy sitter is such awonderful experience. As a puppysitter you would temporarily look aftera dog when a puppy raiser has to goout of town. We are also looking forpuppy raisers. A puppy raiser issomeone who agrees to house the dogfull time for 18-24 months as they arebeing trained. Everything is paid for -food, vet bills, leashes etc. - and all youhave to do is be able to drop them offevery morning before school and pickthem up after. Essentially it’s just likedropping your dog at day-care.”

Donations and SponsorshipsNeeded

Kids and Canines is doing somany great things for the community,but in order for them to continue

doing whatthey aredoing, theyrely ongenerousdonations andsponsorshipsfrom caringindividualswho want tohelp make adifference.

Thereare manydifferent waysin which youcan help. The first is simply making adonation. That can be done on-line orby sending a donation directly to theprogram. There are different levels ofgiving that are outlined in theirSustainer Program, including a $5000donation to sponsor and name a dog!You are able to follow the dogthrough its training and will receivereports as to the how your sponsoreddog is doing, as well as progresspictures. With this, you have theability to come visit the dog at anytime. All donations made go tohelping the at-risk children improvetheir lives.

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

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

Jo Deck, Chairman ofthe Board for Kids

and Canines


Kids and Canines SummerCamp Program

June 21st, 27th, July 11, and July18th

Every summer Kids and Canineshosts a summer camp, providing themthe opportunity to offer their servicesand training programs to thecommunity. This program iscompletely open to the public and isfor anyone, ages 10-16, who wants tolearn how to properly care for a dog,including grooming, basic trainingskills, and arts and crafts activities thatare dog related. The camp is heldweekly, Mon. - Thurs. 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and is $225 per week; due

to limited availability and highdemand, campers can choose to enrollin a maximum of 2 of the 4 weeks.Week two is full; but all other weeksstill have openings. For moreinformation or to enroll, please call theoffice at (813) 558-5406.

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

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

well as all major Real Estate marketingsites such as Realtor.com, Trulia.com,Zillow.com and others; professionalsignage and a lockbox; a Realtor toshow your home; communication and

feedback from buyer’s agents; afeature listing on HouzioRealty.com,and social media marketing.Additionally, Houzio Realty providesa professional photographer becausein today’s market, excellentphotographs are essential tomarketing property. The companyalso posts the maximum number ofphotos allowed on the MLS listing.Houzio Realty takes care of details atclosing such as contract negotiationsand communication duringinspections, too. This company maysave clients money in commissionfees, but it doesn’t short them onproviding 100% customer service!

Houzio Realty is the brainchild ofRealtors/Brokers and friends, LindsayAydelotte and Marta Wrzesniewski.The two have an undeniable energy;in fact, they met at the gym and aftertalking, realized they had more incommon than pursuing good healthfor themselves and their families.Lindsay and Marta are each licensedRealtors and Brokers, both havesuccessfully invested in Real Estate,and are entrepreneurs who know thevalue of setting goals and the thrill ofachieving them. Beyond that, thewomen found that they share apassion for helping their Real Estateclients get the most return on their


Keep More Money! Choose Houzio Realtyfor 100% Service and 1% Commission

By Kim Thomas

It takes hard work and a goodamount of money to keep a house inorder, and when it’s time to relocate,homeowners deserve to receive thebest return possible on theirinvestment. One forward thinkingReal Estate company agrees that thenormal 6% in commission and brokerfees that a homeowner is required topay with traditional representationfrom a Realtor is simply too high.

Promising 100% customer serviceand a 1% listing fee commission,Houzio Realty is a new companyoffering a refreshing way to buy or sellReal Estate. Houzio may require anadditional 2 ½% broker’s co-op fee, sothe most homeowners will payHouzio Realty is 3 ½% in fees,meaning the savings of 2 ½% remainswhere it should be – in thehomeowner’s pocket!

So what’s the catch? Savingmoney means losing out onsomething, right? Not so withHouzio Realty, which provides

everything those selling or buyingproperty want and expect:Competitive market analysis andpricing strategy; Marketing onMultiple Listing Service (MLS) as

Houzio Realty is the brainchild of Realtors/Brokers and friends, MartaWrzesniewski and Lindsay Aydelotte.


investment. Perhaps that is why thisbrand new company with the intuitiveand smart Real Estate model had fivelistings and two buyers under contractwithin 30 days of launching! Theirwebsite, HouzioRealty.com, had12,000 hits in the first 30 days.

Lindsay explains, “Technologyhas changed the Real Estate market.We have tools and systems at ourfingertips, which save us time andmoney, so why not pass that savingson to our clients? With us, there areno upfront fees. We get paid when wesell the property.”

Prior to moving to Westchase ayear ago, Lindsay owned a successfulcompany in Kansas City that employedthe same intuitive and smart RealEstate model that makes Houzio

Realty different. Thedesire to be closer to familyprompted her to relocateto Florida, and it didn’ttake long for this savvyentrepreneur to get gearedup for business. With anotebook before herembossed with bold, goldlettering stating “GOALDIGGER,” Lindsay isn’tthe type to apologize forhard-won successes andshe is not slowing down.Her past successes also

have included starting a women’smagazine and taking it national andrunning the largest women’s expoevent, “Just for Her” in Kansas City.With a likeminded business partner inMarta, Lindsay is hyper-focused onmaking Houzio Realty a commonlyknown and trusted name in RealEstate.

Marta, also a previous businessowner, is passionate about real estateand entrepreneurship. She is a 20 yearresident of the Tampa Bay Area,moved to Florida to attend theUniversity of Tampa at the age of 16and graduated with a Bachelors inFinance at 20; which she laterfollowed up with a Masters inAccountancy. She has been working in

real estate sales in the Tampa Bay Areasince 2004 as both a successful realestate investor and real estate agent forher wonderful clients; which includefirst time home buyers, executives,professional athletes, investors andmore! She also is a managing memberof a real estate investment company,which she co-owns with her husbandand handles acquisitions and assetmanagement. Marta is very excited topartner with Lindsay in bringingHouzio Realty to the area. “We are avery forward thinking Real Estatecompany and we are tech savvy, givingour clients excellent market exposure.We keep our overhead down, passingthat savings on to our clients.”

Lindsay adds, “We are here to goto battle for our clients. Getting anoffer is only ten percent of the battle.Ninety percent is making sure that thebuyer is qualified and prepared, andthat you are providing your clientreally good representation.”

Houzio Realty ClientsShare Experiences

Kiley G, a West Hamptonhomeowner, had a great experienceand shares, “If you are planning to sellyour home in the Tampa Bay area, doyourself a favor and call Houzio.Don’t be concerned that you willsacrifice any level of service. Theirslogan ‘100% service, 1% commission’is absolutely true. Communication isa top priority for me, and Lindsay istop notch. Not only did we savethousands in real estate commissions,but she showed us that our house wasworth even more than we originallythought. We were under contract

with multiple offers within a week.Every part of the experience has beenpositive, and Lindsay is an absolutepleasure to work with.”

Mimi D. turned to HouzioRealty when searching for a home,and writes, “Buying a home is alwaysscary, it’s one of your biggestinvestments. Lindsay is hands-down aclass act; she went over and beyondour expectations. She walked mypartner and I through the entireprocess. I couldn’t imagine nothaving her, we would probably still belooking for homes. Proud to say, notonly are we buying a home, but it’sactually being built. Thanks always,you rock Lindsay.”

Marta worked with client KathyM., who says, “Houzio is the bestthing that has happened to me withregard to purchasing my dream home.Marta answered my call immediatelyand has continued to be there for meevery step of the way. There has neverbeen a time when I’ve called her andshe didn’t immediately respond. I amcurrently in contract and she keeps meabreast of everything I need to knowto make this a smooth process. I amso grateful for Marta and hercompany! I am recommending thiscompany to my friends and family.”

If you are looking to buy or sell ahome in the Tampa Bay Area, callLindsay or Marta at Houzio Realty tosee how they can help you keep moreof your hard-earned money.

Houzio Realty can be reachedby phone at 813-423-6262. Checkout listings and search for yourdream home at the company’s user-friendly website, HouzioRealty.com.


By Julie Kanehl

With the rainy summer seasonapproaching, having a roof that is safeand secure is crucial. While manypeople wait until they see a leak tolook for an expert, it’s a better idea toknow who the experts are beforedisaster strikes. Acoma Roofing is afamily owned and operated companywith sixty years of experience, morethan forty of which are right here inthe Tampa Bay area. Acoma Roofinghas installed more than 10,000 highquality roofs without a singlecomplaint on file since 1973, and theyare considered to be one of the toproofers in the country. Don’t wait forthe storm to hit, call Acoma Roofingto ensure that your home is ready.

Acoma Roofing is owned andoperated by the Squitiro family, whohas built a fabulous reputation in thisarea for being professional roofers thatcan be depended on for qualityworkmanship, and for delivering ontheir word. In the roofing world,Acoma is a big deal, as they are aMaster Elite® Roofing Contractor,

which is a designation given by theGAF Materials Corporation. Thisdistinction puts Acoma Roofing in thetop two percent of roofing contractorsin the Unites States, and it means thatthey’ve earned the title by achievingand demonstrating the necessaryrequirements in order to receive it.While Acoma Roofing takes a lot ofpride in being a Master Elite®Roofing Contractor, what they aremost passionate about is providing ahigh quality service to their customerswhen they need it.

Offering all kinds of roofingservices, including roof repair, re-roofing and roof inspections for bothresidential and commercial properties,Acoma Roofing works with manykinds of materials from traditionalshingles to tile, metal and more.Acoma Roofing also has a generousamount of experience working withhomeowners who have flat roofs, andthe company can even add slopes tothe roof to aid in draining.

One customer said, “I was sopleasantly surprised by Acoma andtheir employees that I had to share

this experience! Every employeecompletely exceeded my expectations!I live in a condo, and Acoma wascontracted to replace our roof. Theyare very organized, conscientious, andkeep their work area clean; in fact,they even run large magnets all over toretrieve any loose nails or metal debris.I would absolutely hire them again orrecommend them to anyone needing aquality roofer!”

Acoma Roofing Offers a Multitudeof Roofing Options

While getting a new roof may notseem that exciting, roofing is a solidinvestment that can improve the valueof a home, help save money oninsurance, dramatically improve ahome’s energy efficiency and protecteverything beneath it.

There are many roofing options tochoose from these days, and the staff at

Acoma Roofing, Protecting Florida Residents Since 1973

Acoma Roofing is owned and operated by the Squitiro Family


Acoma Roofing walks customersthrough each stage of the process,from the first initial free estimate, todiscussing options, color choices andmore. The majority of homeowners inFlorida choose shingle and tile roofs,but metal roofs are seeing an increasein popularity because they last between50 and 70 years and are proving to befar more energy efficient whencompared to shingles.

Acoma Roofing can add skylights,which are a fantastic way to increasethe amount of natural light that comesinto a home. They also install gutters,provide roof-cleaning services and cansupply attic insulation. When it comesto choosing a roofing company that is

experienced, proven and trustworthyto build, repair or re-roof your home,Acoma Roofing is a trusted choice.

Acoma Roofing Cares AboutCommunity and CustomerSatisfaction

Community involvement isimportant to the Squitiro family. Theyparticipate in the “No Roof LeftBehind” program as sponsors forHillsborough County, and recently,Acoma Roofing was featured on aWFLA News Channel 8’s, 8 On YourSide Investigation, where theypartnered with a roofing supplier tocome to the aid of an elderly couplewho had been tricked out of nearly

nine thousand dollars after hiring anunlicensed contractor to fix their roof.

Santis Squitiro, who co-ownsAcoma Roofing with his brother,Steve, said, “We saw what happenedon the news and one of our suppliersgot in touch with 8 On Your Sideoffering to help. Next I had my crewgo over there at no cost to the couple,so they could have the roof theydeserved.”

Squitiro went on to add thatmany people wait until there’s anemergency before they look for aroofer, and in their panic, they can betempted to choose someone lessexperienced or unlicensed to try anddo the job. He said, “These situationsare unfortunate, as they turn out badlymore times than not. We hear aboutit all the time, unfortunately.”

Only employing licensedcontractors, Acoma Roofing has a fleetof 23 vehicles, and they are all clearlylabeled with their license number onthem. Acoma Roofing takes a lot ofpride in making their customers ascomfortable as possible throughoutthe entire process and communicatingwith them every step of the way.Their customers also know that whenthey sign a contract with AcomaRoofing, their satisfaction is of theutmost importance.

Offering warranties on all of theirproducts, Acoma Roofing even

provides the Golden Pledge Warranty,which is the most powerful andsubstantial warranty in the entireroofing industry. With the GoldenPledge Warranty, which can only beoffered by a Master Elite®Contractor, Acoma Roofing has theability to offer customers a non-prorated 25-year warranty.

One customer said, “AcomaRoofing just finished our roof inLansbrook. The job looks great!They came in with a large crew andnever stopped working. While otherhomes being done sat for weeks, ourjob was finished in eight working days.Great clean up. They were nice guys,friendly and courteous. I would highlyrecommend them to everyone.”

Acoma Roofing is a member ofmany local and national organizationsincluding the Better Business Bureau(BBB), Florida Roofing and SheetMetal Association, My Safe FloridaHome Contractor, Pinellas CountyContractors Association, theClearwater and Dunedin Chambers ofCommerce, Angie’s List and more.Acoma Roofing has even beenfeatured on Best of the BestTelevision, a national program thattalks about the companies thatprovide superior services and productsto their customers.

Customer, Lisa N., said, “Everyperson I came in contact with atAcoma Roofing was very professional.The job was done as promised, ontime, and complete. I am very happywith the service and results.”

Acoma Roofing, Inc, is locatedat 301 Douglas Road East inOldsmar, FL. For moreinformation or to schedule a freeestimate, call 727-733-5580.Office hours are: Mon. – Fri., 7a.m. – 4 p.m. or by appointment.Visit www.AcomaRoofing.com.License No. CCC057320. Mentionthis article and receive 5% off ofyour roofing service, up to $250!

they added the Inspired DrapesCollection to provide customers withanother beautiful and affordableoption. “Inspired Drapes is one of ournewest brands,” Elaine explained.“Our customers had been asking for abeautiful drapery line and this is it. Itis amazing. We offer a complimentarydesign consultation. Our styleconsultants will bring our fabricsamples to you - just like they do withour shutters, blinds and shades. Wewill help you design a complete‘dressed’ window to coordinate withyour furnishings and decor.”

Budget Blinds Now Offers Rugs!Now with the addition of a new

line of decorative rugs, Budget Blindsis making it even easier and moreaffordable for you to get the designerlook you want. Just like their blindsand drapes, Budget Blinds has rugs tofit every room and every budget. Inaddition to being available in a widevariety of beautiful patterns, colors,and styles, the rugs at Budget Blindsare available in many different sizes.They are also happy to order a rugsample so you can see exactly how it

will look in your home.

Smart Home ConsultantsBudget Blinds has always been

up-to-date with current styles andlooks. With their new Smart Home byBudget Blinds product line, they areon top of the latest trends in homeinnovations as well.

“Our franchise has been chosen as1 of 15 initial test markets,” saidElaine. “We completed training fromthe team at Lutron and are nowexcited to bring affordable smart


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home solutions to the Tampa area. Wehave just earned our officialcertification as Smart HomeConsultants. What this means is wehave the knowledge and technology tooffer our clients automated shadingand lighting, and suggest compatibletemperature control in their homes. Inother words, at the touch of a buttonon a remote control or smart phone,you will be able to raise and loweryour shades, turn your lights on andoff, and adjust your thermostats - evenif you are away on vacation.”

By 2020, most Americanhomeowners will have some elementof whole home automation. BudgetBlinds is on the cutting edge of thistrend. Imagine being awakened inthe morning by natural sunlight asyour blackout shades gradually rise.Or with the press of a buttonchanging your home's ambiance to"dinner time" mode after the sun hasset. Budget Blinds is able to helptheir clients create their very ownperfectly-smart home.

As strongly as they believe inbeing innovators, providing the verybest in home design products, BudgetBlinds also believes in providingoutstanding customer service. Elainesaid, “Our team is committed to greatcustomer service, wonderful design,and beautiful window coverings. Wedon't just sell blinds and walk away.We build a relationship with ourcustomers backed by continuedsupport and warranties. We recentlyhad a client who took in a foster dogseveral months after having us installnew blinds in her home. The dogdestroyed the blinds, but since shehad chosen our Signature SeriesBlinds, we were able to replace themfree of charge.”

Budget Blinds offers the bestwarranties in the business and they


stand behind their products. SinceBudget Blinds has some of thestrongest buying power in theindustry, their manufacturers givethem amazing exclusive products andwarranties, such as their 5 year "noquestions asked" warranty. Thisexclusive warranty goes above andbeyond the manufacturer’s warranty,against any defects, and givescustomers an added peace of mind. Ifsomething happens to your windowcoverings in the first 5 years, BudgetBlinds will give a free one-time

replacement for that window coveringno questions asked.

The Trotters and Budget Blindsare also committed to supporting theircommunity. In addition to supportingthe Habitat for Humanity,Metropolitan Ministries, the PediatricCancer Foundation, and Prelude to aCure, the Trotters and Budget Blindssupport Homes For Our Troops(HFOT), an organization that buildsspecially adapted, mortgage- freehomes for severely injured Veteranswho have served in Iraq and

Afghanistan. Corporate wide, BudgetBlinds has pledged to give $1,000,000over 3 years in products and servicesto HFOT.

“Jim and I wanted to contributesince several HFOT homes have beenawarded in the Tampa area,” saidElaine. “We started a campaign lastyear to contribute $1 to HFOT forevery window covered and in 2015our team was able to contribute$13,000. We will continue ourcampaign in 2016 and cannot wait tosee what we will be donating to our

local area.”When you are ready to make

changes to your home décor, contactan interior decorator innovator andbusiness you can trust - give BudgetBlinds a call.

The Budget Blinds showroomat 1208 W. Fletcher Ave. is openMon.-Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and 10a.m.–3 p.m. on Sat. Call (813) 968-5050 to schedule a free in-homeconsultation or visitBudgetBlinds.com/NorthTampafor more information.

delivers a steady release of bio-identical hormones through the meansof a pellet the size of a grain of ricethat is surgically implanted superficiallyunderneath the skin. Highly regardedas the most effective deliverance ofhormone replacement, HormonePellet Therapy gives patients the best,steady release for the longest period oftime, with the pellets lasting anaverage of 4-6 months.

What is HormonePellet Therapy?

Available since 1939, HormonePellet Therapy uses hormones derivedfrom natural plant sources to replicatethe body’s natural hormone levels.Patients have found bio-identicalhormone replacement therapy withpellet implants to be extremelyeffective. The implants, which areplaced under the skin, consistentlyrelease small, physiologic doses ofhormones, providing optimal therapy.

Unlike other forms of hormonetherapy, Hormone Pellet Therapy is theonly method that provides sustainedhormone levels throughout the day,without any “roller coaster” effects.

Benefits of Hormone Pellets -The only method that allows the

body to control the release ofhormones - raising levels when morehormone is needed and decreasing itwhen the body requires less

-Delivers a continuous low doseof hormones consistently throughoutthe day

-Releases hormones directly intothe bloodstream, thereby bypassingthe gastrointestinal system and liver

-Proven more effective than oral,injected, or topical methods, withregard to sexual function, mood andcognitive function, metabolicfunction, bone density, urinary andvaginal problems, lipid profiles, breasthealth and hormone ratios

-Placed superficially under theskin and above the muscle, theprocedure is simple and virtuallypainless

-Pellets last 4-6 months, whichmeans you only need to have theprocedure done 2-3 times a year

-Because the pellets areimplanted, you never have toremember to take the dose, whichmeans you can worry about moreimportant things in your life

-Quick results, with patientsexperiencing positive effects andrelief of their negative symptoms

within weeks. Once the pellets are implanted,

patients quickly begin to feel relieffrom their symptoms; their energylevels increase and they become moreemotionally stable. All of thesymptoms that brought you toneeding hormone therapy will resideand a renewed sense of well-being andsatisfaction is achieved.

Hormone Therapyfor Women

In studies, when compared toconventional hormone replacementtherapy, pellets have been shown tobe extremely effective for relief ofmenopausal symptoms, maintenanceof bone density, restoration of sleeppatterns, improvement in sex drive,libido, sexual response andperformance, relief of depression,anxiety, irritability, mood swings, andmany others. Pellet implants havealso been used to treat migraines andmenstrual headaches, and can alsohelp relieve vaginal dryness,incontinence and urinary urgencyand frequency.

Hormone Therapy for Men Pellet therapy helps men achieve

the sustained level of testosterone thatwould be produced by normallyfunctioning testicles. This form oftherapy is the only kind that producesthe natural level of hormones thatmen need. Because the testosteroneused is natural, Pellet Therapy is idealfor men wanting the benefits of anatural hormone, without thedrawbacks of a synthetic. Benefitsinclude improvement in sex drive,libido, sexual response andperformance, restoration of sleeppatterns and better mental acuity.Male patients also find it easier to loseweight and build muscle and arebetter able to control their emotions.In addition, many studies showoptimal testosterone levels in men -over 800 - can have preventive effectsfor many disease states, such ascardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’sdisease, prostate cancer andosteoporosis.

Patient Angelica writes, “Myjourney back to wellness started in July2015 when I found TampaRejuvenation. I wasn’t motivated andwas tired of feeling lousy every day. Iwas experiencing heartburn, acidreflux, obesity, irritability, moodiness,fatigue, lack of focus, lack ofmotivation, sleeplessness, highcholesterol, high triglycerides, lowthyroid, low testosterone and lowvitamin D. I was also at 41% body fat,which is considered morbidly obese.


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I initially started with the HCGdiet and appetite suppressants to getthe weight off. When I discovered mythyroid was low I started taking anatural prescription recommended bytheir doctor. On my next visit, Brettcongratulated me on my results andsaid he would personally monitor mywellness and guide me through therest of the way. From that day, mywellness has improved exponentially.He listened to my concerns andadjusted my HCG diet. He alsomentioned my testosterone was lowand asked me to consider HRT(hormone replacement therapy).Probiotics and enzymes were alsorecommended - they definitely made ahuge difference in helping withdigestion. I initially started withtestosterone shots but switched to thepellets recently, which have shown tobe a better option for me.

People always ask, “isn’t itexpensive?” My response is… youeither take care of your wellness onthe front end or the back end. Youeither pay to be healthy and feel purejoy every day or pay after you get TypeII Diabetes, Cancer or whatever elseyour poor eating habits and lifestylehave caused.

I am 36 now, but I spent most ofmy twenties depressed. A lot of paincould have been avoided if I had thisknowledge back then and this is why Ichoose to share my story today. Iwasn’t born depressed. My pooreating habits and lifestyle choicescaused my hormones to be out ofwhack, which caused all of mynegative symptoms which in turn waslabeled depression.

Tampa Rejuvenation gave me mylife back. They leveled out myhormones and taught me to eathealthy. So I urge you to take charge

of your wellness. Educate yourself soyou can make an informed decisionand stop making excuses. Get overyour fear of failure and make thecommitment to get healthy. Yourhappiness depends on it. I AMLIVING PROOF!”

Despite all the positive advantagesof Hormone Pellet Therapy, TampaRejuvenation founder BrettMarkowitz knows there are alwaysgoing to be concerns, so he would liketo address your fears and help reassureyou that at Tampa Rejuvenation youare in good hands.

“Its really important to addresspeoples’ fears,” says Brett. “I think somany people try to push theadvantages and the reality is, manytimes it’s the patient’s fears that areholding them back. One fear peoplehave with doing hormones is that it’sgoing to give them cancer. And eventhough pellets are bio-identical, theyare still a hormone. We take a verypro-active approach and focus onprevention. We always have aphysician on staff and do regularblood work, as well as follow-up andmonitoring. Under the rightsupervision and by understandingeach patient’s health history, hormonereplacement therapy can be made safe.Another major concern amongstpatients is “what if I get the wrongdose?” This is why it is so importantto have a doctor with longevity in theuse of pellet therapy - which we have-because you want to make sure eachpatient is given exactly the right dose.We have very well-trainedpractitioners that will supervise eachpatient and monitor their progressfrom beginning to end.”

Some people have been livingwith hormone deficiencies for solong that they don’t even remember

Tampa Rejuvenation Center’s Westchase office is located at13648 W Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa.


what it’s like to feel normal. Don’tbe one of those people. Don’t lethormonal imbalance hold you backfrom living life to the fullest! If youthink you might be a good candidatefor Hormone Pellet Therapy, Iencourage you to visit TampaRejuvenation Center today and bringyouth and vitality back to your body,mind, and soul!

Tampa Rejuvenation Center’sWestchase office is located at 13648W Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa.They are open Monday 11 a.m.- 7

p.m.; Wed. and Thurs. 11 a.m. - 7p.m.; and Fri. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Theyare closed Tues., Sat. and Sun.Tampa Rejuvenation Center hasadditional offices with varyingoffice hours to better serve you. Formore information, additional officelocations, hours of operation, or toschedule a no-cost consultationplease call the office at (813) 749-7550 or their main line at (888)865-8370. You can also visit themonline by visitingwww.TampaRejuvenation.com.

The physicians at Tampa Rejuvenation not only focus on the lab work, butthey listen to symptoms and focus on their goals when designing a customized

treatment plan using bio identical hormones and treating weight issues.

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