Carrollwood - Vol. 4, Issue 7, July 2016

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 15,000 Homes In Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene & Avila

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:Carrollwood: Tampa’s Premier

Neighborhoods for Young Families!.....................3

Calendar and News Briefs....................................4

Mary Jo's Performing Arts Academy.................8-9

Allpro Tree and Landscaping.........................12-13

MD Preferred Recognizes Natalie Spencer..........14

More Space Place..........................................16-17

Michael’s Grill..............................................18-19

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Your neighborhood. Your magazine. Vol. 4, Issue 7, July 2016®

By Melissa Mcenerney

The vital process of hiring acompany to oversee your highlyregarded property can appeardaunting, but it doesn’t have to be.An advantageous Property Managerwill make both maintaining yourproperty and your tenant-landlordrelationship effortless and carefree.When faced with a decision like this,you’ll want to choose AdvantageRealty Services. Owner Karen Joyaland her team of licensed real estateagents relentlessly strive to ensure afirst-rate experience for clients andtenants alike.

For Karen, real estate is andalways has been a family affair. Shededicated herself to the field from ayoung age, learning the ins and outswhile answering phones andperforming conventional office dutiesunder the supervision of her mother.Karen, determined to be successful,ascended from the bottom to the topof the company. She received her realestate license in 1997. With 19 yearsof experience to date, Karen Joyal isno newcomer. The most gratifyingmoment of her career occurred inFebruary of 2015 upon taking full

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Karen Joyal: Your Advantage in Property Management

See “Advantage” on page 22.

See “Whole Foods” on page 24.

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PublisherMatt Selby

Advertising SalesJared Nager (Manager)Jim O’ReillyMike BirdAshley Sica

Marketing & DevelopmentAshley Sica

Art DirectorTony Sica

CorrespondentsJulie KanehlMarcy SanfordPamela SicaKatie ThomasKim ThomasDara TuckerDeborah Bostock-Kelley

Carrollwood: Tampa’s PremierNeighborhoods for Young Families!

By Matt Selby

It’s no secret that Tampa hasbecome the state’s newest hot spot. Infact, Realtor.com’s latest relocationstudy has named Tampa as the toprelocation destination in the entirecountry! According to the study, wehave some of the most affordablehome prices in America, which isstarting to become debatable in myopinion. The last six months inparticular have Tampa’s home pricessoaring 20% in certain places. Evenwith that being said, residents get thebest bang for their buck here. We havea strong Job market, which means it’snot just people of an elderly agemoving to Tampa Bay.

The Carrollwood area that we callhome is one of the fastest growingareas in Tampa Bay for youngprofessionals looking to buy anaffordable home and raise a family.Carrollwood ranks as the highest rateof relocation for Millennials in all ofTampa. Carrollwood is attracting fastgrowing millennial owned businesses

as well. Youngtalented men andwomen in theworkforce bringingnew ideas and skillsfor years to come issomething to be veryexcited about!

As I was writingthis editorial,enjoying mydelicious coffee atBrunchies (see their ad on page 14) Ioverheard a young couple about myage talking about how they justbought a home in a new communityby Mobley homes called SmitterReserve. I asked them what drewthem to Carrollwood and Mike said,“Carrollwood is the perfect place forus to buy a nice home at a price thatwas in our budget and enjoy a qualityof life we only dreamed about inSouth Tampa. We were house poorour first few years of marriage and itwas really hard for us. We didn’t likehaving to decide whether or not tomeet our friends or colleagues for

drinks or food after work or pay ourelectric bill because all of our moneyhad been spent on our mortgagealready,” he said with a snicker.

Someone recently asked me whatI thought the American dream was in2016 and I replied the same way Ialways have. The American dream forme is living in a place where I canraise a family, keep them safe, providefor them and enjoy our life together.Carrollwood is that place and I’mactually looking for a new home tostart that journey presently. Thefamily part too, I need to get workingon that!


Calendar & News Briefs Glory Days GrillHosts Family Nites atCarrollwood Location

Every Friday night starting at6:00pm at 14457 N. Dale Mabry HwyTampa, FL 33618

Fun for the whole family, GloryDays Grill invites you to Family Niteevery Friday at the Carrollwoodlocation. Guests can enjoy balloonartists, cornhole and free games forkids under 12.

Pranique Yoga & WellnessHosts Animal HealingFundraiser

Sun. July 24 from 2-4 p.m at 400Race Track Rd N, Oldsmar

Join local organization Paw PrintHearts for this unique event, whereSue Fedio, an animal Pranic Healerand Akashic Reader, will be doingdemonstration healings. Sue has theamazing ability to communicate withanimals and with her healing skills isable to comfort, calm and healphysical and emotional issues.

Money raised will benefit PawPrint Hearts, an amazing organizationfounded by Gigi Gauthier, whorescues animals that have beenabandoned and abused. She is doinggreat work in the community and sheneeds your help!

Book your pet session now for$50. Suggested donations are $20.

For more information pleasevisit www.PawPrintHearts.com. ToBook a pet session please email Gigiat [email protected] call her at (813) 333-2499.

Art Showcase at OldsmarCity Hall Gallery

Discover Alonso High School’sstudent artists under the direction ofMs. Swalls, as they exhibit theircreative work in the Oldsmar City HallGallery, 100 State Street, Oldsmar,during June, July and August. Theexhibit will be open Monday – Friday8:00am -5:00 pm.

For more information pleasevisit www.myoldsmar.com.

North TampaMarket at theCarrollwoodCultural Center

Sat. July 9 from10am-2 p.m at 4537Lowell Rd, Tampa, FL33618

“Fresh, Local &Lively”

Started in May,2013 – This Marketsupports 70 – 100vendors and caters tothe greater NorthTampa Area includingCarrollwood,Northdale, Town andCountry, Westchaseand Lutz. Each markethas a selection of localhandcrafted foods fortake home and ready toeat. Stroll and shopwhile listening to thebeats of local musicians.




deal with adversity, as they get older.These are all the things that areencompassed in the study of theperforming arts.

MJPAA accepts students as youngas 18 months and there is no limit onthe age of an adult student. Inaddition to classes, the school offersvocal lessons, guitar lessons,

saxophone lessons, piano lessons,acting lessons, on camera actinglessons and more.

Mary Jo’s has been in business forthe past 35 years right here inCarrollwood. Mary Jo graduatedfrom USF with a fine arts degree. Herperforming credits include local,regional and national company


Mary Jo's Performing Arts AcademyStory & Photos by Mike Bird

For over 3 decades, Mary Jo'sPerforming Arts Academy (MJPAA)has been a leader in the Tampa bayarea specializing in dance, acting, voiceand music education. Their distinctivecombination of performing artscurricula and professionalcompassionate faculty providesstudents an edifying experience whiledeveloping friendships and a lifelongappreciation of the arts. Under thetutelage of Artistic Director Mary JoScanio, the Academy has grown toincorporate education in all areas ofthe performing arts and has emergedtoday as one of the finest trainingfacilities in the southeast region.MJPAA was named one of the top 50dance schools in the United States in2004 by Dance Spirit Magazine.Since then, it has continued to remainon the honor roll of OutstandingDance Schools from 2005 to thepresent.

We interviewed Mary Jo and twomembers of her staff and found thatMary Jo’s Performing Arts Academyencompasses everything; their sloganis “It’s so much more than dance”.

Besides dance they offer acting, music,musical instruments, voice, acrobaticsand all of the performing arts.Performing arts teaches so much morethan just the elements of dance.Students learn responsibility, creativity,gain confidence and they learn how toexpress their inner voice. Studentslearn life lessons, for example, how to


productions. In addition toperforming in dance companies, shewas an NCAA dancer and NFLCheerleader for the Tampa BayBuccaneers. Mary Jo has beenteaching since she was 16 and hasalways had a passion for teachingdance and passing on the gift of danceto each new generation of studentsthat come along. Mary Jo’s Daughter,Kristin Scanio graduated from FSUwith a degree in Psychology and ChildDevelopment. She now serves as the

assistant to the director and is active inmany roles at the academy.

MJPAA also brings in guestinstructors from all over the world fortheir workshops to join their nationallyacclaimed faculty. MJPAA helpsstudents prepare to make thetransition to performing arts collegesall over the country. One well knowninstitution is PACE University in NewYork City. PACE recognizes thatMJPAA produces well qualifiedstudents who are ready to take on new

challenges and reach the next level oftheir craft. All of the instructors atMJPAA have four year degrees in finearts, children studies, psychology orthe equivalent. This is one of themany aspects that sets them apart.

In addition to its strong dancetraining program, the theater andmusic programs are also strong. Thisis why Mary Jo’s is a performing artsacademy; they accommodate the fullgamut of the performing arts. TheAcademy boasts several acting and

music teachers, not just one.MJPAA just finished 5 concerts

“productions” of “Where is CarmenSan Diego” based on the long playinggame show. It was held at theUniversity of South Florida Theatre.The production was outstanding! Justtake a look at some of the photos!

Mary Jo’s has classes availablenow during the summer session.What do you have planned for thesummer? At Mary Jo’s PerformingArts Academy, your child will explorethe wonderful world of theperforming arts while encountering aneducational, fun-filled experience.Students will be introduced to variouspaths of the arts and givenopportunities to act, sing, dance andbe creative. They will developfriendships and a lifetime appreciationof the arts. The goal of MJPAA is toprovide a safe and stimulationenvironment that will promote theemotional, social, physical andcognitive growth of your child.

Mary Jo's Performing ArtsAcademy is located at 15906Mapledale Blvd in Tampa. Enrollnow by calling 813-969-0240 orvisit their website atwww.mjpaa.com for additionalinformation.




Call ALLPRO TREE &LANDSCAPING –

Local, Licensed & Insured,Certified Arborist &

Landscaping ProfessionalBy Kim Thomas

Hurricane season is upon us andwith Tropical Storm Colin brushingpast recently knocking down trees andloose limbs, homeowners are beingwarned to beware of unlicensed anduninsured workers, including treetrimmers. There is no need to take achance on wasting or losing hard-earned money, or worse yet, riskbeautiful trees. Call Allpro Tree andLandscaping, locally owned andoperated since 2007 by CertifiedArborist Pete Spiridis.

Pete and his team at Allpro Treeand Landscaping work safely andsmartly, they have the right tools forthe job, and Pete’s customers love the

end result! Allpro’s employees attendsafety and technique courses from theInternational Society of Arborculture,so homeowners and business ownerscan rest easy knowing they areworking with a fully licensed, insuredcompany that has earned greatreviews.

Allpro Tree and Landscapingprovides many services including:Complete landscape design andinstallation, yard clean-up, expert treetrimming and removal, stumpgrinding, installation of rock beds andmulch, sod installation and removaland tractor work. When there isheavy-duty work around the yard,Allpro Tree and Landscaping makes iteasy for homeowners – they work

quickly and efficiently to make yourlandscape the prettiest on the block.

It is difficult to know what willgrow well and where, so instead ofpotentially costly trial-and-errorplanting, it’s best to take theguesswork out with Allpro Tree andLandscaping. Allpro uses a CADprogram that actually shows picturesof what future landscape projects willlook like.

Reviews from Angie’s List“Allpro was wonderful. Their

crew worked like a well-oiled machineand were done with the entire job inless than 3 hours. They cleaned upand left the area nicely picked up. Iwas very pleased with the quality ofthe sod as in the past I have notgotten such high quality product. I

would recommend this company toanyone needing any landscape needs.Excellent job!!”

Another Angie’s List reviewer forAllpro Tree and Landscaping states,“Arrived promptly, got the job done& cleaned up well. Dead tree was inthe middle of a flower bed which theymanaged to work around withoutdamaging flowers. Were in the middleof the road price-wise, but couldn’t behappier with the job they did. Wouldrecommend & would also use Pete &his crew again.”

This review comes from one ofAllpro Tree and Landscaping’s repeatcustomers: “This is my secondinteraction with AllPro. Allpro may beone of the best service providers Ihave ever dealt with. I contacted themto schedule the removal of two


medium/large sized Camphor trees,and trim three large palms in my frontyard. Pete immediately came out toprovide an estimate. We discussed arough time frame to have the workdone. Once I was ready, Peteresponded immediately. He was ableto fit me in the schedule much soonerthan I expected or planned. The workwas done magnificently as usual. Thebest thing about them is their workethic. When you call, they respondvery quickly and always get back toyou. This is a top notch A++ provider.Keep up the great work. I would usethem again and again, and wouldhighly recommend to anyone.”

Timeliness is import and Allpro’sreviews repeatedly praise the

company’s response and efficiency. “Pete arrived at the time

expected, and had all the necessarypaperwork to show he and his crewwere covered with liability insuranceand workmen's compensation as well.His crew were polite, competent,worked well together, and did anexcellent job of cutting what neededcutting, and leaving the trees lookinghealthy and balanced. The clean-upwas excellent as well. They met all ofour requirements and expectations,and I've already recommended themto a neighbor. We would certainlyhire them again.”

“I met with Pete, the owner, onFriday afternoon to go over the workI needed. He quoted a fair &

reasonable price. It was important forme to get the work done asap. Peteand his crew were on the job firstthing Monday morning. Did a greatjob, very professional and a nice guy.I’m happy to be able to recommenda local business.”

“We love the landscaping designAllpro provided and installed. Peteand his crew did an amazing job. Hewas quick to provide us with a quoteand then worked with othercompanies that we had scheduled(fence install and irrigation company)to make sure they were all completedin conjunction with each other. Peteand his guys even relocated two palmsfor us. Would highly recommend thiscompany for all our landscaping

needs. The prices are fair andcompetitive. We will definitely beusing them in the future for anyadditional landscaping needs.”

Allpro Tree and Landscape iscommitted to providing customerswith quality service that earns referrals.Pete Spiridis says, “We are who we saywe are – all professionals, no more daylaborers. You must know your area ofexpertise. We only focus on trees andlandscaping, which sets us apart fromothers. I hold myself accountable togive true and honest meaning behindthe name Allpro.”

Contact Allpro Tree andLandscaping at (813) 444-TREEand log on to www.myallpro.comfor more information.

Allpro Tree and Landscaping provides many services including: Complete landscape design and installation, yard clean-up, expert tree trimming and re-moval, stump grinding, installation of rock beds and mulch, sod installation and removal and tractor work.

BEFORE BEFOREAFTER


Each year, US MedicalSpecialties, Inc., an internationalmedical consulting firm, helpsphysicians and other healthcareprofessionals find community based,“doctor friendly” Realtors. NatalieSpencer of Ocean Blue Realty hasbeen recognized by MD Preferred forher service to physicians.

Every MD Preferred affiliatedprofessional is recognized for theircommitment to serving the healthcareindustry. They often work in closeconcert with other community basedprofessionals helping area medicalproviders attract and retain talentedphysicians and medical staff. Realestate professionals who display theMD Preferred Service Medallion areuniquely qualified to act as recruitingpartners to area practice managers andhospital administrators. Theseknowledgeable professionals can tellthe community story while themedical recruiter focuses on theclinical opportunity. Their

understanding of the special needs ofphysicians and their families saveseveryone time and resources.”

According to the Bureau ofLabor Statistics, there areapproximately 700,000 physicians inthe United States who work in excessof 60 hours per week. A blizzard ofgovernment regulations and a host ofclinical and economic issues leavelittle time for a doctor to managetheir professional and personal lives.When it comes to finding a providerthat is committed to working withphysicians, they appreciate a resourcethat has done the research for themand has pulled a team together tomake their lives easier.

Natalie Spencer and her team atOcean Blue Realty have developed aprogram that addresses a Physician’sunique need. Ms. Spencer has been aTampa resident for over 40 years andhas developed long lastingrelationships with many areaprofessionals and is a trusted source

for information regarding all aspects ofTampa and its surroundingcommunities.

“We are proud of the recognitionwe have received. In an environmentof critical physician shortage, weunderstand that most physicians

considering a career in ourcommunity will make their decisionbased largly on life style issues. Thelast thing we want to have happen isfor that prospective physician to goelsewhere because the local supportservices he or she needed were notavailable, were unreliable or did notmeet the expectations of thephysician.” – Natalie Spencer

To find out more informationplease call Natalie at 813 417-7331or visit her website atwww.nataliesellstampabay.com

MD Preferred RecognizesNatalie Spencer



By Katie Thomas

More Space Place has attractive,functional and efficient solutions tohelp create more space within yourhome without the hassle of a re-modelor a costly addition. More SpacePlace’s array of products includescustom closets, home office furnitureand organization systems, Murphywall beds, garage systems and kitchenorganization solutions. More SpacePlace has hundreds of options to allowyou to turn any room into a multi-functional room to fully utilize theexisting space you already have.

Starting off as a single retaillocation in the early 1980s, MoreSpace Place has grown to become anationally recognized and trustedcompany that continues to grow dueto their high level of qualitycustomer service and qualityorganization products. Today, thecompany has more than 40 storesthat are locally owned and operatedby community members.

In Tampa Bay there are threeconvenient showrooms and Design

Centers. Clark Williams and RobertSchmidt are the owners of the TampaBay franchise. The first store openedin 1995 in Pinellas County and 1996in Hillsborough County. According toClark, since the beginning, theinnovative designs and space efficiencygenerated by the More Space Place’sproducts has made the businessexciting and never boring. “When Ijoined More Space Place, we offered asingle line of Murphy Beds along witha limited choice of complimentingbookcases. Over the last twenty years,it has been really exciting to watch ourproduct line and our company grow,”says Clark. “More Space Place nowoffers the largest selection of wall bedsavailable and in addition, we also offera massive line of complimenting spacesaving and organizational furniture.

“As one of, if not the largest,specialty retailer of space-savingfurniture, we offer free in-homedesign consultations as well as havingshowrooms where our clients can seeand feel the quality of our products.When someone visits one of our threeShowroom Design Centers, they will

find skilled More Space Placedesigners who will introduce them toa full array of wall beds and cabinetoptions. In addition they will also findcomplete furniture collections forbeautiful and functional closets, homeoffice, garages, media centers, utilityrooms and so much more.”

Clark says, “We feel selectingfurniture is a very important decisionand one that is often an

uncomfortable process for our clients,so we believe if they can see variousdesigns and get to feel and touch thefurniture, it makes the purchasingdecision easier. Since they are somany color, finish and materialoptions available seeing these inperson also ensures that they canchoose the best choice to match theaesthetics of their home as well asmatching their lifestyle. The

More Space Place Helps You Create Space, Simply!


experience is further enhanced with a3 Dimensional software program thatallows our clients to see what thefurniture would look like in theirhome. We have found with this visualaid it is much easier for the client andthe designer to work together tocreate the perfect design that isspecifically created to meet the needsand desires of the client.”

Satisfied customer Rita says, “I

have lived in Palm Harbor for 20years, dealing with many servicecompanies; but, I have to say that theMore Space Place is by far the mostprofessional, caring, experiencedcompany I have ever met. I cannot sayhow overwhelmed I am by theircustomized work but, moreimportantly, by the care anddedication that they gave me. Theycalled prior to the date of the

installation asking if the date was stillacceptable, then called me the nextmorning to give me the anticipatedarrival time and all the while checkingwith my availability. Customer servicewas of prime importance to everyone Ihave dealt with – something so rare inthis day. I love my closets and whenI’m ready to move again I know whatcompany I will call first – More SpacePlace. All I can say is Thank You for ajob extremely well done!”

Making The Most of Your Space!More Space Place is the perfect

place to go to find the perfect built-ins, shelving units, cabinets and moreto expand the amount of useable spacein your home. From a beautifulcollection of Murphy Beds to the bestin shelving and organizationaccessories, My Space Place can helpyou work with the space you have fora more functional living area.

“We believe that no matter whatyour furniture needs are, the piecesshould be designed to fit yourlifestyle and make your life better,”says Clark. “Our mission at MoreSpace Place is to assist our clients infinding the design that works best forthem along with the best choice forcolors and styling.”

Want to turn that spare room intoa multifunctional guest room/office?It’s entirely possible and easy withMore Space Place. Want to give theman of the house a dream garage forFather’s Day? More Space Place is theplace to start! Everyone could usemore space or a little moreorganization, which is why so manypeople have trusted More Space Placeto optimize their home without thehigh cost of remolding. Withorganization solutions plus tons ofspace saving accessories, you can addmore functional rooms to the homeyou already love!

Palm Harbor’s More SpacePlace Design Showroom is locatedat 33136 U.S. 19, phone (727)773-9888. The St Petersburg storeis located 10722 Gandy Blvd.North, phone (727) 507-9799 andthe Lutz location is at 23114 StateRoad 54, phone (813) 935-8432.Hours for all locations are Mon. –Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10a.m. – 4 p.m., with additionalhours available by appointment.They are closed on Sun. Log on towww.MoreSpacePlace.com formore information or to see picturesand videos.


Michael’s Grill – “Your Neighborhood Restaurant!”By Matt Selby

Just in case you missed our articleon Michael’s Grill back in October orif you just needed another reminderabout how wonderful this locallyowned, neighborhood restaurant is,here you go! Make sure you go seeour friends at Michael’s Grill the verynext chance you get!

First impressions are everything,and at Michael’s Grill just driving upto this hidden gem gives you animpression that you are sure toremember. Quietly tucked away in theMain Street Shopping Center next tothe movie theatre, you will be wowedby its European styled architecture,which instantly draws your attention.

This memorable first impressionis a perfect indication of theauthenticity of the food and thequality of the service you are going toexperience inside. Drawinginspirations from their Europeanroots, husband and wife team Michaeland Andrea Reilly do an exceptionaljob of bringing a little bit of theirheritage to the Carrollwoodcommunity; walking inside thiselegantly styled restaurant will makeyou feel as if you just stopped off thestreets in London or Paris.

At the same location for over 15years, Michael’s Grill is a cornerstonein the Carrollwood community, notonly providing exceptional food andtop-notch service, but also a friendlywelcoming atmosphere where newcustomers become regulars, whoquickly become friends and part of theMichael’s Grill family.

“We give our customers thefeeling as if they are coming into ourhome and our kitchen,” says Andrea.“We provide such a familyatmosphere; this is a place wherepeople will drop their guard andrelax.”

Michael says, “Owning arestaurant gives me the ability to meetso many different people. I can walkup to any table and start talking tothem. I enjoy getting to know mycustomers.”

There is a reason why Michael’sGrill has been so successful for so long– making it through the dreadedrecession a couple years ago – and stillcontinues to go strong. “No matterhow tough times got, we neversacrificed the quality of our food andthe ingredients used,” says Andrea.“Michael always stayed true tohimself, only using real olive oil andcreams, and fresh vegetables andproduce.” Michael, in addition tobeing the owner, is also the head chefand creates everything from scratch,including all of the sauces, saladdressings, condiments and handcraftedsoups – including their award winningShe-Crab Bisque.

Michael says, “My motto is, if youdon’t have time to do it right, whenare you going to have a chance to doit again?”

With its elegant appeal andexquisite menu selection, Michael’sGrill is the perfect place to take yourdate for special occasions such asValentines Day and anniversaries. But,you don’t need a special occasion tocome to Michael’s Grill – withaffordable prices, this restaurant isgreat for lunch or dinner any night ofthe week. And, with their dailyspecials, which are featured on theirgiant chalkboard, there is alwayssomething new and exciting to try.

“The focal point of the restaurantis the chalkboard,” says Michael. “Thespecials change from day to day; wehave many customers who come injust for the chalkboard specials.”

At Michael’s Grill thepresentation of the meal is just asimportant as the meal itself, and each

dish truly is a creative masterpiece,allowing you to eat with your eyesbefore you take the first bite.

Looking over their lunch menu,which features a nice selection ofsoups, salads and sandwiches; I caneasily see why so many customerschoose this as their go-to spot forlunch.

In the mood for something onthe lighter side – you are sure to findsomething you’ll love in their saladsection, with options such as theirChicken Avocado Salad, made withmixed greens, tomatoes, avocado,mixed cheeses, and onions, topped increamy ranch and blackened chicken,or their famous City Slicker Salad –their version of the Cobb salad – madewith Romaine lettuce, chicken, bacon,blue cheese crumbles, avocado,tomatoes and tossed in a herbvinaigrette; this salad is every bit asdelicious as it sounds and has agenerous portion size that is sure tosatisfy any appetite.

Their sandwich selection is just asgreat, with a variety of yummyofferings, including wraps, burgersand their one-of-a-kind Chicken Juliesandwich. Named after Andrea’s sister,

who loves Brie cheese, this tantalizingsandwich showcases marinated grilledchicken topped with fried Brie, roastedred peppers and pear chutney on aKaiser bun. Served with theirhomemade honey mustard dippingsauce, the combination of flavors isabsolutely exquisite, and from the firstbite, when the warm Brie oozes out,you will be in sandwich heaven!

Just as impressive, is the dinnermenu, which has a fabulous variety ofoptions to choose from, withtantalizing appetizers such as stuffedmushrooms, escargot, and fried brie,to name a few.

On our previous visit we triedtheir Wasabi Crusted Tuna – whichjust so happens to be nominated as afinalist in the “Best Dish In The Biz”contest by the Tampa BusinessJournal, which is set to take place onNovember 6. With lightly crustedAhi grade tuna served in a teriyakiginger sauce, the crunchy outer layerwas expertly contrasted by thefreshness and tenderness of the tuna,and the flavors were tied in perfectlywith the sweet soy ginger glaze. Thisdish was superb!

Michael’s Signature Crab Cakes

Award Winning Wasabi Crusted Tuna


are another great recommendation,and from the first steaming bite youwill be hooked. Voted #1 in Tampa,unlike some restaurants who skimp onthe crab, these crab cakes had hugechunks of Jumbo Lump Crab Meat.Seasoned and pan seared toperfection, when dipped in theirsignature dipping sauce, you will behooked for life!

Looking over the entrees on thedinner menu, I know I will soon beback, especially to try theirBlackberry Duck – crispy seared witha blackberry Demi sauce and servedwith mashed potatoes and veggies; ormaybe their Steak Au Poivre, which isnoted as being “a taste of Paris with abrandy zesty continental sauce,served with twice baked potato andchef’s veggies.”

No matter how full you are, youhave to try their dessert – Irecommend the Sticky ToffeePudding. “My mother’s recipe fromEngland, this is a secret recipe that no

one knows except me,” says Andrea.This moist English cake, which isserved in a toffee pecan saucealongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream,literally melts in your mouth as thesweet buttery sauce electrifies yourtaste buds!

Michael’s Grill has a full liquorbar, which includes a wine list, givingguests the option to order wines bythe glass or the bottle (make sure toask Andrea about the hidden wine list,which has special wines not listed onthe regular menu).

Serving breakfast on Saturdaysand Sundays, starting at 9 a.m.,Michael’s Grill has a excellent selection

of breakfast options to choose fromthat are sure to satisfy your morningcravings. With the same dedication toexcellence, Michael serves up fantasticdishes, such as his Eggs Benedict,topped in his homemade Hollandaisesauce; his homemade biscuits andgravy are another customer favorite.

Andrea says, “We put our heartand soul into Michael’s Grill, it’s notjust a business and a job; it’s our life.We never stop thinking about how todo something better, that’s how crazyin love with Michael’s Grill we are. Weare your neighborhood restaurant!”

Michael’s Grill is located in theMain Street Shopping Center at

11720 N Dale Mabry Hwy inTampa. They are open Mon. –Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri. 11a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. - 10p.m.; and Sun 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Foradditional information please call(813) 964-8334 or visitwww.MichaelsGrill.com.

Owners Andrea and Michael Reilly have put their heart and soul into Michael’s Grill, bringing you an upscale family restaurant where customers become regulars, who quickly become friends and family.

At Michael’s Grill, the presentation of the meal is just as important as the meal itself, and each dish truly is a creative masterpiece. They offer an excellentselection of menu items to choose from, including their Chicken Julie Sandwich, their Wasabi Crusted Tuna and Michael’s Signature Crab Cakes



reign of the company from hermother. Karen says “Every day isdifferent and challenging. Theuniqueness of the field is satisfying.”

Advantage Realty Services, Inc.proudly serves the areas of Tampa,Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Land O Lakesand Odessa. The firm’s areas ofexpertise are residential sales andproperty management. They manageapproximately 180 homes throughoutPasco and Hillsborough counties.

In a field where turnover iscommonplace, Advantage RealtyServices, Inc. has remained firmlyestablished. The company has beenalleviating feelings of stress anduncertainty in clients for over 30 years.Their attentive, detail oriented workethic leaves nothing overlooked.Should an issue arise, they promise towork diligently to resolve the matter.Advantage Realty Services, Inc.recognizes that problems can occurintermittently and takes maintenanceseriously. Emergency maintenancerequests can be reported to thecompany at any hour for timely

resolution. To ensure constantsatisfaction, communication isencouraged from the company.Advantage Realty Services maintainsfrequent contact with both clients andtenants by way of phone and e-mail.Because they genuinely care about thewellbeing of tenants, clients and their

properties, they make an unyieldingeffort to provide exceptional serviceno matter what the circumstance maybe. Advantage Realty Services Inc.perpetuates meaningful relationshipswith tenants for an average of 2-5years and with homeowners for anaverage of 8-10 years.

The professionals at AdvantageRealty Services, Inc. areknowledgeable about everythingfrom lead-based paint regulations andmold policies to fair housing laws.Their Property Managementcompany processes applications,reviews detailed lease agreements


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Owner Karen Joyal is a member of theNational Association of Residential

Property Managers and is a CertifiedResidential Specialist.


with tenants, collects rent and solvesnon-payment related issues.

Owner Karen Joyal is a memberof the National Association ofResidential Property Managers and isa Certified Residential Specialist. Sheand her team remain up to date intheir certifications and membershipswith the Florida Association ofResidential Property Managers, theGreater Tampa Association ofRealtors and the Greater RealtorInstitute among others in order toattend to clients and theirinvestments to the best of theirability. The company utilizes a varietyof internet based resources and localadvertising services to advertisecondos, town homes and singlefamily residences to expansiveaudiences. With these resources, theyare able to successfully matchqualified tenants with homes in needof occupancy.

Advantage Realty Services, Inc.believes their clients are invaluableand provides outstanding service totheir clients and tenants. Karendescribed the most memorableexperience she had while working asone that took place just several days

ago. She recalled the moment anelderly tenant came in to the officefor one last visit. He had resided inone of the company’s properties for13 years and is now relocating to liveon the beach. Tearfully, he gaveKaren a hug and proceeded to revealthat it made him very emotional tobe ending his relationship withAdvantage Realty Services.

Clients Robert and MargaretQuay said “We have utilized theservices of Karen to purchase ourfirst home. This being an importantand crucial step in anyone’s life, shecertainly made the entire process runsmoothly by always being cheerfuland ready to help at the drop of ahat. Karen certainly has proven to bea very professional individual andmade our first buying experiencepleasurable.” Mr. & Mrs. C. Best,also clients, explained “Working withKaren has been a pleasure. Herpatience showed each time we met tolook at another house. For that wewere thankful. We wish hercontinued success.”

Advantage Realty Servicesunderstands that your investmentcomes first. When trusting a

company to manage one of yourmost valuable assets, it’s essential thatyou make an informed decision.With over three decades ofexperience in the field of PropertyManagement, Karen Joyal and herteam of licensed real estate agents arequalified and happy to assist you.Make the local choice – they’ll treatyou like family.

For additional information,contact Broker/Owner ofAdvantage Realty Services, Inc.Karen Joyal at (813)-908-8300 orvisit www.advantage-properties.com


decided the natural foods industry wasready for a supermarket format, theoriginal Whole Foods Market openedin 1980 with a staff of only 19 people.It was an immediate success. Growingby leaps and bounds, in the past 36years Whole Foods Market is now theworld’s largest supermarket for naturaland organic foods. Yet, despite theirsize they have never strayed from theircore values and beliefs, and theycontinue to maintain the spirit andprinciples of the company’s originalheart and soul.

Widely known as America’shealthiest grocery store, in addition tohaving an unshakeable commitment tosustainable agriculture, Whole FoodsMarket seeks out the finest natural andorganic foods available, whilemaintaining the strictest qualitystandards in the industry. They are adestination for many people withspecial dietary needs, devoting morespace to those offerings than mostconventional supermarkets and carrythousands of products from bothsmall, artisanal producers and largerbrands – all of which meet their strictquality standards. They believe thatfood in its purest state —withoutartificial flavorings, sweeteners,hydrogenated fats, colorings andpreservatives — is the best tasting andmost nutritious food available, whichis why you will never find any of thoseingredients at Whole Foods Market!They also offer a wide range ofoptions when it comes to price – fromtheir affordable 365 Everyday Value®line to specialty gourmet items.

Your Community; YourWhole Foods Market

Another thing that makes WholeFoods Market so great, is that even

though they have locationsthroughout the world, each store isunique to the community in which itserves; our local Whole Foods beingthe store located at 3802 NorthdaleBlvd in Tampa.

True believers in supporting local- from local products, communitypartners and community organizations- even as Whole Foods Market hasgrown significantly over the years, theymaintain support for programs like theWhole Trade Guarantee, LocalProducer Loan Program, and GlobalTeam Member Volunteer Day, andcontinue to raise funds for their WholeKids Foundation for salad bars inschools, their Whole PlanetFoundation’s prosperity campaign,and five Percent Days. These are allexamples of business practices thatsupport Whole Foods Market’scommitment to their core values andbelief in the importance of giving backto the community.

5% Days at WholeFoods Market

On designated days throughoutthe year, a total of 5% of the day’s netsales are donated to a local non-profitorganization. This allows customers tohelp support their selectedorganizations just by shopping onthese 5% Days. Most recently, WholeFoods donated to the David A. StrazJr. Center for the Performing Arts.

Whole Foods Market is aBrand With a Soul!

With their core values keepingthem focused on their mission ofproviding the highest quality naturaland organic products available,Whole Foods Market does anexceptional job in satisfying theircustomers’ lifestyle needs, from theirhigh quality natural and organicfoods to their selection of ethicallytraded and environmentallysustainable items. Most notable istheir commitment to the

environment and their GreenMission: to Reduce, Reuse, andRecycle.

Donate Your Dime Program In an effort to encourage

recycling, Whole Foods Markets gives10 cents per bag to customers who re-use their own shopping bags for theirpurchased groceries. Not only doesthis program reduce our impact on theenvironment, but it also supports localnon-profit groups. Customers havethe choice to accept their cash refund,or donate the cash back to the store’schosen non-profit organization, or tothe Whole Planet Foundation. Onelocal non-profit is chosen each quarterto receive the Donate Your Dimeoption; currently Bob Sierra FamilyYMCA is the chosen recipient.

Exceptional Customer Service The knowledgeable Team

Members at Whole Foods goes togreat lengths to satisfy and delight

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Your Local Whole Foods Market is located at 3802 Northdale Blvd in Tampa


their shoppers. They are highly trainedin customer service and their productofferings to provide the best shoppingexperience. Team Members do notsimply direct inquiring customers towhere they can find a product; theywalk the customer to the product. Inaddition, Team Members can letcustomers sample a product beforethey buy.

“Our team members are oursecret ingredients,” writes MarketingField Associate Lea Mewa. “It’s allabout our customer service! Oursuccess is dependent upon thecollective energy and intelligence of allof our team members. We strive tocreate a work environment wheremotivated team members can flourishand succeed to their highest potential.We appreciate effort and rewardresults. Our knowledgeable TeamMembers provide customers with alevel of personal service and productinformation that is hard to find in anaverage supermarket.”

Great Ways to Save! There are many great ways to save

at Whole Foods Market: - Download their App and save

weekly: every week new sales getupdated. You also get access to digitalcoupons, great recipes to plan meals,and seasonal sales.

- Their 365 Everyday Value® lineoffers high quality standards at a lowprice 365 days a year.

- On average, The Whole Dealhas over $45 of savings per issue, sopick one up at your local store or visittheir website to start saving(wholefoodsmarket.com/wholedeal).

- They offer promotional pricingon family packs and value packs in meat,seafood and produce as well as weeklysales and specials. Stock up and save.

- Shopping in their bulkdepartment allows shoppers to buy aslittle or as much as they need and cutback on waste and excess packaging—it’s great for things like spices, grainsand flours.

- Look to the freezer for savings

when produce is out of season— 365Everyday Value® fruits and veggies arepicked at the peak of freshness andfrozen.

- They also offer tours on how toshop smart in their stores

Whether you just need to pick upa few things or are looking to restockyour entire kitchen, come on down toyour local Whole Foods Market and

experience the true difference of aquality health food store!

Your Local Whole FoodsMarket is located at 3802Northdale Blvd in Tampa. They areopen Mon. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.and can be reached at (813) 264-3600. For more information onadditional locations please visitwww.WholeFoodsMarket.com.




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