Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles

09/17/2023

01/10/2023

By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi

It is the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is all about family, friends, good food, and a cozy home in which to enjoy them all. No matter how you celebrate your holidays this season, don't let them become overrun by the stresses of selling your home. Selling or buying property any time of the year, but particularly during the Holidays, could be an extremely overwhelming process....

By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi It is the most wonderful time of the year!  Christmas is all about family, friends, good food, and a cozy home in which to enjoy them all. No matter how you celebrat…

01/10/2023

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

To assist with the ever-increasing need for the socialization of seniors, TLC Adult Day Care and Recreation Center has expanded and remodeled its location in Oldsmar, enabling the adult day care to accommodate more part-time and full-time members. "When people come in for a tour, they will be really impressed by the layout and our work; and we're proud of it."...

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley To assist with the ever-increasing need for the socialization of seniors, TLC Adult Day Care and Recreation Center has expanded and remodeled its location in Oldsmar, enab…

01/10/2023

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

If you are looking for a thoughtful holiday present for that special loved one, have you considered the gift of an experience rather than a physical present: the gift of dance? Celebrating 21 years in Carrollwood, Easidance Ballroom has gift certificates for instruction in every type of dance. Whether you seek private lessons working one-on-one or in a group setting, Easidance has a class for all interests....

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley If you are looking for a thoughtful holiday present for that special loved one, have you considered the gift of an experience rather than a physical present: the gift of d…

01/10/2023

By Tom Bostock and Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Guardian Garage Floors founder Jon Schuetz and co-owner Stephen Andersen and their spouses selflessly protected this country overseas as United States Marines. After completing his time in the service, Jon built Guardian Garage Floor in 2008 and reached out to his Marine buddy, Stephen, in 2018 to join him in his floor-covering venture and help him grow the company....

By Tom Bostock and Deborah Bostock-Kelley Guardian Garage Floors founder Jon Schuetz and co-owner Stephen Andersen and their spouses selflessly protected this country overseas as United States Mari…

01/10/2023

By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi

Stretch Rx Founder Ronda Musca and her incredible team welcome you to stretch your way to wellness in 2023! "Our mission is to motivate, educate and assist people in making better choices to increase their overall fitness and well-being," says proud owner Ronda Musca. "We incorporate a wide variety of tools into each program. Therapeutic stretching, BioMat sessions, Personal Training, and resistance exercises are at the core of our programs....

By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi Stretch Rx Founder Ronda Musca and her incredible team welcome you to stretch your way to wellness in 2023!  “Our mission is to motivate, educate and assist pe…

01/03/2023

Ovations Dance Repertory Company's fifty-three youth performers are in rehearsal for Frozen Jr. on February 4 at Countryside High School. On Saturday, February 4, at 2 pm, the musical Frozen Jr. is at Countryside High School. Presented by Ovations Dance Repertory Company, the beloved Disney musical features 52 students aged five to 18. Orlando Pena opened Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa in the summer of 2021 in Tampa after over 24 years in New York....

Ovations Dance Repertory Company’s fifty-three youth performers are in rehearsal for Frozen Jr. on February 4 at Countryside High School. On Saturday, February 4, at 2 pm, the musical Frozen …

12/05/2022

On December 1 – 18, Powerstories Theatre is excited to bring back to stage its original holiday musical, written by Fran Powers, with music/lyrics by Terez Hartmann. This year guests can enjoy the live musical worldwide on December 10 and 17 via two special live-stream events. A seasonal tradition, Raising Twelve on a Nickel and a Prayer is Fran’s true story, a musical spanning three Christmas seasons, beginning in 1950 and closing in 1966....

On December 1 – 18, Powerstories Theatre is excited to bring back to stage its original holiday musical, written by Fran Powers, with music/lyrics by Terez Hartmann. This year guests can enjoy the …

12/05/2022

To ring in the start of the holidays, on December 11 at 6 pm, under the direction of owner Ashlyn Bolton, a cast of 23 will join her on stage to showcase favorite holiday movies through tap dance in the return of LIGHTS, CAMERA, CHRISTMAS! at Hillsborough High School Theater. With ages ranging from seven to adult, on stage, delighting the audience will be Aleigh Coffman, Amber Marino, Ashlyn Bolton, Ava Mancini, Brooklyn Hill, Carianna Repp, Charleigh Coffman, Emma Bolton, Gianna Silvest, Grecia Jacobs, Hayden Wilson, Isabela Piana, Jackson Babanats, Jen Mehlig, Journey Rimes-Horn, Julianna Babanats, Keeley Seymour, Kylie Elliott, Liam Jacobs, Lindsey Boissy, Lola-Jane Taracatac, Ruthie Fridy, and Sophia Isaak....

To ring in the start of the holidays, on December 11 at 6 pm, under the direction of owner Ashlyn Bolton, a cast of 23 will join her on stage to showcase favorite holiday movies through tap dance i…

12/05/2022

For 21 years, Caregiver's Helping Hand, Inc founder Richedean Hills-Ackbar has provided holiday comfort for 38 local nursing homes, residential centers, and senior living facilities through her annual Christmas Senior Gift Baskets. Over two decades ago, Richedean realized that not everyone had their older parents living with them. Some were left in nursing homes and had no visitors throughout the year....

For 21 years, Caregiver’s Helping Hand, Inc founder Richedean Hills-Ackbar has provided holiday comfort for 38 local nursing homes, residential centers, and senior living facilities through h…

12/01/2022

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Beyond being a long-standing family physician at her Westchase private practice, Proactive Primary Care, Dr. Ngoc Pham is also known in the community as the founder of Tre MedSpa and Tre Nail Lounge. Tre MedSpa opened in 2016, where patients receive aesthetic medical treatments such as Botox, fillers, facials, and laser hair removal. In 2020, Tre Nail Lounge was added to the medspa to provide a touch of ambiance and pampering with full-service manicures/pedicures and waxing services....

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Beyond being a long-standing family physician at her Westchase private practice, Proactive Primary Care, Dr. Ngoc Pham is also known in the community as the founder of Tre…

12/01/2022

Masterpiece Christmas now offers their Fine Art Santa Photography sessions in Odessa FL. These magical sessions are about capturing non-posed emotion and the wonder of children in iconic Santa moments. The result is breathtaking fine art and storybooks set to poetry. Imagine your Children playing a part in a theatrical performance of their very own night before Christmas story. In their dream, they visit Santa at the North Pole from 5 to midnight. They will have milk and cookies with Santa and experience magical, iconic Christmas moments. Children will look inside the toy bag and will receive the ultimate gift. Your children will help Santa paint toys with magic paint and learn wondrous North Pole secrets.

The Tampa Bay area just gained a great new and exciting art/experience Santa photography option!  Nostalgic and Iconic Fine Art Santa Photography sessions resulting in breathtaking wall art an…

12/01/2022

By Tom Bostock

Does this sound familiar to you? Did you ever visit a vision center authorized under your limited insurance network? Did it feel like you were more of an inconvenience than a valued patient when you went there? Were you initially ignored and then rushed through your exam? Did you even learn what the doctor’s name was? Did he take the time to thoroughly answer your questions?...

By Tom Bostock Does this sound familiar to you? Did you ever visit a vision center authorized under your limited insurance network? Did it feel like you were more of an inconvenience than a valued …

12/01/2022

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

It can feel overwhelming if you have a loved one needing specialized care, leaving you unsure where to turn. The senior in need often feel most safe in the familiar surroundings of their home, but it may be impossible for you, as the caregiver, to provide round-the-clock assistance. If your family member is suffering a loss of cognitive ability, the emotional and physical toll and medical demands on you can be stressful....

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley It can feel overwhelming if you have a loved one needing specialized care, leaving you unsure where to turn. The senior in need often feel most safe in the familiar surrou…

10/21/2022

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10/20/2022

By Tom Bostock

What do five doctors/dentists from disparate backgrounds have in common? These include one doctor from Camaguey, Cuba, and another from Nairobi, Kenya. No group of doctors in the fields of oral (maxillofacial)/implant surgery and aesthetic care epitomizes professionalism and excellence more than the dedicated surgeons at MOSAIC Maxillofacial Surgical Arts and Implant Centers. Together, this team of dedicated oral surgeons continues to provide for the dental and facial surgery needs of their grateful patients in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties, the entire Tampa Bay community....

By Tom Bostock What do five doctors/dentists from disparate backgrounds have in common?  These include one doctor from Camaguey, Cuba, and another from Nairobi, Kenya. No group of doctors in t…

10/20/2022

By: Joy Bergman and Candace Powers

Remember the time you dragged your spouse through that large department store in search of that “perfect” grill from T.V.? Or how about that time you cried in your kitchen over your “non-stick” pan actually sticking to…well, everything? And of course, who could ever forget the feeling you had when you only needed a chef’s knife, but were stuck having to buy the whole set?...

By: Joy Bergman and Candace Powers Remember the time you dragged your spouse through that large department store in search of that “perfect” grill from T.V.? Or how about that time you cried in yo…

10/19/2022

By Thomas Bostock

On July 30, 1965, President Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act into law. It was a part of the Social Security Act Amendments and established Medicare; health insurance for seniors at least 65 years of age, as well as younger recipients with certain disabilities while simultaneously creating a similar program for low-income Americans, Medicaid. Today, experienced, licensed insurance agents train to be able to assist seniors in enrolling them in the program and understanding their assorted options under Medicare....

By Thomas Bostock On July 30, 1965, President Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act into law. It was a part of the Social Security Act Amendments and established Medicare; health insurance f…

10/19/2022

by Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Carrollwood Window & Door was founded in 1991 by Randy Kah, primarily focusing on the Carrollwood community in which he lived. The business soon outgrew its space and moved to its current location on US North Highway 301 in Tampa; they kept the business name due to its established positive name recognition in the industry. The company began as a replacement business but soon expanded into working with contractors and homeowners on new construction....

09/15/2022

by Thomas Bostock

Celebrations are important parts of the American persona. We don’t even need an excuse, just a memorable moment. It can be a graduation, anniversary, birthday, or any other reason for a party. With so many details and so much stress associated with planning and executing a good party, it is a wonder that anyone ever has one. …...

by Thomas Bostock Celebrations are important parts of the American persona. We don’t even need an excuse, just a memorable moment. It can be a graduation, anniversary, birthday, or any other reason…

09/15/2022

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

In 2009, Jay A. Nelson, DMD, took a course in dental sleep medicine that changed his career trajectory. "The course spoke about how dentists can treat obstructive sleep apnea and provide a proven alternative to CPAP machines." A practicing general dentist since 1981, he is a diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, The American Academy of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, and the American Board of Sleep & Breathing; Dr....

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley In 2009, Jay A. Nelson, DMD, took a course in dental sleep medicine that changed his career trajectory.  “The course spoke about how dentists can treat obstruct…

09/15/2022

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

When the pandemic first began in March 2020 and businesses were shuttered, Budget Blinds Central Tampa, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin owner Rob Emmerson’s busy phone stopped ringing. He decided if the global pandemic would close the company he’d acquired in 2019, he’d go out fighting, helping local charities with each sale Rob Emmerson By April 1, 2020, Rob’s phone was nonstop ringing....

By Deborah Bostock-Kelley When the pandemic first began in March 2020 and businesses were shuttered, Budget Blinds Central  Tampa, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin owner Rob Emmerson’s busy phone s…

09/14/2022

By T. Bostock

If caring, passion, and dedication aren’t currently a daily part of your personal medical experience with your present physician, you should consider visiting the family practice of Trinity Family Physicians, Dr. Amir Shirmohammad (Dr. Shirmo), and Dr. Eldridge. They are Located on the corner of Trinity Blvd and Duck Slough Blvd at 1817 Cypress Brook Dr., Suite 101, Trinity, FL....

By T. Bostock If caring, passion, and dedication aren’t currently a daily part of your personal medical experience with your present physician, you should consider visiting the family practice of T…

09/14/2022

Same Day Teeth®: The New Way to Bring Back Your Beautiful, Natural Smile Written by: Dr. Michael A. Pikos “I love Dr. Pikos and Dr. Hedger, I’m over the moon with my new teeth,” recalls Ellen Konof. Ellen was missing multiple teeth, and because of that, she avoided going out in public, including getting together with her family. She came to Coastal Jaw Surgery looking for help with both her smile and her self-confidence....

Same Day Teeth®: The New Way to Bring Back Your Beautiful, Natural Smile Written by: Dr. Michael A. Pikos “I love Dr. Pikos and Dr. Hedger, I’m over the moon with my new teeth,” recalls Ellen Konof…

09/08/2022

On stage at Powerstories Theatre from September 15 through October 2 is the poignant tribute of a brother to his deceased sister, Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias. Directed by Bridget Bean, it is a beautiful play that won the Golden Globe and People's Choice for the movie that debuted in 1989. For those unfamiliar, the play takes place in Chinquapin, Louisiana....

On stage at Powerstories Theatre from September 15 through October 2 is the poignant tribute of a brother to his deceased sister, Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias. Directed by Bridget Bean, i…

08/30/2022

Keep your pets safe and healthy. Come to St. Clement’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Rabies vaccinations for your pets are free with donations of pet food. There is ample parking available at the church, located at 706 W. 113th Avenue in Tampa. With one stop, get your pet fully vaccinated at great savings....

Keep your pets safe and healthy. Come to St. Clement’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Rabies vaccinations for your pets are free with donations of pet food…

08/30/2022

Masterpiece Christmas just announced their Christmas sessions on September 9, 10, and 11, 2022. The concept of these extraordinary fine art Santa photography sessions is to capture the "wonder" of your children in iconic Santa moments and create custom books and wall art. These sessions are, simply put, remarkable, unique, and very memorable. There is a live studio set, professional Santa, master photographer, photography team, custom wardrobe, and magical experience that your child will never forget. Each photo is meticulously pre-planned, and the experience is like a play/performance. Please visit: www.masterpiecechristmas.com or call 336870.6503 for more information.

https://tbnewsandlifestyles.com/nostalgic-and-iconic-fine-art-santa-photography-commissions-are-now-available-in-tampa/

Masterpiece Christmas just announced their Christmas sessions on September 9, 10, and 11, 2022. The concept of these extraordinary fine art Santa photography sessions is to capture the “wond…

08/24/2022

By Joy Bergman

Shears of Trinity

Meet your neighbor, Amy. Amy has three kids and has been busy getting them settled into their fall schedules. However, even after all of the back-to-school shopping trips, the parent/teacher nights, and the soccer team signups, Amy isn't stressed. She’s been taking some time for herself this past summer at Shears of Trinity, the local area’s premier neighborhood salon....

By Joy Bergman Meet your neighbor, Amy. Amy has three kids and has been busy getting them settled into their fall schedules. However, even after all of the back-to-school shopping trips, the parent…

08/24/2022

By Tom Bostock

Psst! Did you hear the news? A new shop in town is creating all the buzz in the Odessa area. It's the recently opened, full-service PostNet store at 15985 Preserve Marketplace Blvd. They are excited to handle your printing, graphic design, and related services in the Odessa, Land O Lakes, and Trinity areas. As a successful advertising executive and current PostNet owner and operator, Tracy Hauser grew tired of all the traveling her marketing job required....

By Tom Bostock Psst! Did you hear the news? A new shop in town is creating all the buzz in the Odessa area. It’s the recently opened, full-service PostNet store at 15985 Preserve Marketplace …

08/24/2022

By Tom Bostock

When a student-athlete, a high school football player, developed a nagging foot injury, his mother took him to see her chiropractor for possible treatment. The healing results were almost immediate; the far-reaching effects became more profound than the student could ever have anticipated. That former student-athlete is Dr. Brett Bowser. He was motivated to become a chiropractor and is the founder of North Bay Spine & Rehab Center, located at 2431 Brunello Trace in Lutz....

By Tom Bostock When a student-athlete, a high school football player, developed a nagging foot injury, his mother took him to see her chiropractor for possible treatment. The healing results were a…