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Vol. 11, Issue 2, February 2015

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding AreasThis Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:Aristida, Champion’s Club, Chelsea Place, Country Place, Ellington Estates North, Ellington Place, Fairway Springs, Fox Hollow, Foxwood, Greenbrook Estates, Heritage Lake, Heritage Springs, Hills Of San José, Hunter’s Ridge, Hunting Creek, Longleaf, Magnolia Estates, Nature’s Hideaway, Oak Ridge, Riverbend, Riverchase,River Crossing, River Oaks, Riverside Estates, Riverside Village, Riverside Villas, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club, Southern Oaks, Spring Lake, The Sabals, Thou-sand Oaks, Timber Greens, Trinity, Trinity East, Trinity Oaks, Trinity West, Veterans Village, Woodbend, Woodgate, Wyndgate & Wyndtree

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

2015 Guide Dog Walkathon.............3Community Calendar............4-5 Community News Briefs.........6Snyder Custom

Bathrooms & More..........10-11Suncoast Women’s Care......14-15Rizzotto Tax Group........18-19Leo’s Barber Shop...........22-23The Dulcet Restaurant

and Lounge....................26-27San Gennaro Festa............30-31Today’s Foster Parents......34-35Little Owl Learning

Academy..............................38Colored Classifieds...............54

See “Maharajh” on page 50

By Dara Tucker

Food has been at the heart of Christinaand Giuseppe Volo’s relationship since thefirst day they met. After dining at a localrestaurant up north, Christina’s friend no-ticed Giuseppe “following” them homefrom the restaurant! After staying on hercell phone with her Dad worrying,Christina realized that Giuseppe, who she’dseen eating at the same restaurant, lived inthe same apartment complex as she did andwas simply walking home like her. It wasn’tlong before the two were dining as a coupleand now, after eight years of marriage andtwo sons, there was little doubt this gen-uinely loving couple was meant to meet,and food would always be an important partof their lives.

Giuseppe was born in Sicily, Italy andwas part of the Sicilian Army before hemoved to the United States. His first job inAmerica was as a dishwasher at his brother-in-law’s restaurant. He watched, learnedand worked his way up from the kitchen, tomanagement, to owning his own restaurant.The couple currently owns three upscalerestaurants in New Hampshire, and decidedto purchase Ragazzi’s Italian Restaurant andPizzeria in January of 2014. It didn’t takelong for the couple to decided Florida wasthe best place to call home, and they moveddown here full time.

Christina and Giuseppe have put theirhearts into making the old Ragazzi’s into aplace they are proud to put their name on,renaming it Volo Di Ragazzi’s.

Volo Di Ragazzi’s Italian Restaurant and PizzeriaMakes Italian Food With Love!

See “Volo Di Ragazzi’s” on page 46February's seafood special at Volo Di Ragazzi's is theirdelicious Shrimp and Scallop Marsala.

By Julie Kanehl

Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe is a highly respected Orientaland Functional medical practice thathas helped their patients heal and re-cover from a myriad of health con-cerns ranging from allergies andinfertility, to depression and insomnia.Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe has recently moved to abrand new location at 5805 MainStreet in downtown New PortRichey. They are excited about all ofthe positive things going on there, in-cluding an upcoming Open House,offering free educational seminars tothe public, and creating an herbalpharmacy aimed at providing person-alized, safe, non-chemical solutions tocommon health problems. A primarycare practice, Maharajh Acupunctureperforms a wide range of personalizedservices including traditional

Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe Opens New Location inDowntown New Port Richey

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Help us Support the 2015 Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon By Kim Thomas

When my friend Stacey Cataldoasked me to join her team for the2015 Southeastern Guide DogsWalkathon in St. Petersburg on Feb.28, it was an instant yes! I know whata huge impact a guide dog makes forits owner and we are shamelessly ask-ing for donations! Stacey and I metabout 14 years ago and there isn’tmuch that can stop this gal from beingfiercely independent – not even beinglegally blind. With her guide dogBravo to assist her, Stacey will catch acab to the airport and fly across thecountry to meet her fiancé, shop forher family, or meet up with friends.She even runs with her guide dog.

These amazing dogs give the giftof independence and freedom to thesight-impaired. Stacey lost her sightduring pregnancy at the age of 23from diabetic retinopathy, but herindependent nature did not disappearwith her sight and that is why thesedogs are so vitally important to thesight-impaired. It is their guide dogsthat are truly their best friends, con-stant companions, safe keepers andtheir greatest means of independence.

Southeastern Guide Dogs breeds,

raises, and trains smart and loyal guidedogs and provides them at no chargeto people who need them. The schoolreceives no government funding, sothey’re counting on us to supporthealthy puppies and on-campus train-ing for visually impaired students. TheWalkathons are the biggest fundraiserof Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Stacey has had two amazinglyintuitive and devoted guide dogs fromSoutheastern, Discovery and Bravo.Bravo came into the family to retireDiscovery (who lived out his life beingdoted on by Stacey and her family)and now it is Bravo’s turn to retireand take it easy, as he is getting tooold to keep up with the diligent jobof guiding a sight-impaired human.Stacey is in the process of getting anew guide dog, and as her friend, Iknow a little about how much trainingand care goes into these dogs and howtheir trainers really strive to match theright dog to the right person. This is avery deserving organization and weare happy to participate in the 2015Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon.

Please support our team as wesupport Southeastern Guide Dogs.

It’s easy, just log on toguidedogswalkathon.org/stacey to

join us at the event or to donate anyamount and help us reach our goal of$5,000.

For information on SoutheasternGuide Dogs, or to start your ownteam at one of the Walkathons takingplace in different cities in the TampaBay Area from Feb. 21 – Apr. 18, logon to guidedogs.org orguidedogswalkathon.org.

Stacey & Bravo Log on to guidedogswalkathon.org/stacey

to support Stacey, me and her team“Stacey’s Stampede” in the Walkathon


Community CalendarTrinity AREA

Comedy Nights at Trinity MeetingCenter

Sat., Feb. 28, 7:30 PM––JuanitaLolita and Some Guy Named Frankwill perform their comedy shows atthe Trinity Meeting Center. Doorsopen 7 p.m.

“These two comedians have a hi-larious, and clean, act.” JoanneKrapf, the owner of the Trinity Meet-ing Center says, “We are super excitedto have them perform with us.”

Sat., Mar. 7, 7:30 PM––DeniseOatley Hall, comedy hypnotist willperform her extraordinary and enter-taining show at the Trinity MeetingCenter. Doors open at 7 p.m.

“This is going to be a night fullof fun and laughter!” Joanne Krapf,the owner of the Trinity MeetingCenter says, “You will be laughing allnight long.”

Trinity Meeting Center is locatedat at 7813 Mitchell Blvd, #106 in theTrinity Commons Plaza in New PortRichey. Tickets for both shows are$15 in advance or $20 day of show.General admission seating; open tothe public. Ages 18 and up recom-

mended. Tickets can be purchased atthe Trinity Meeting Center, by calling727-375-9700, or online atwww.TrinityMeetingCenter.com. Fordirections or more information, [email protected].

Annual Community Garage Sale,Briar Patch Village of SevenSprings

Sat., Mar. 7, 7 AM–2 PM––An-tiques, furniture, electronics, small ap-pliances, household items, clothingand more. Great Sale! Don’t miss out!

Location: corner of PerrineRanch Rd/Pemberton Rd. (go easton Perrine Ranch Rd at Seven SpringsBlvd).

Autos for Autism 2015 Car ShowSat., Mar. 7 ––Mark your calendar

for the Autos for Autism charity carshow hosted by the Antique AutoClub of America Richey Region, mak-ing this the club’s 31st annual event.The show is open to all classes of cars,trucks, and motorcycles. Vehicles fillTarpon Avenue and downtown Tar-

pon Springs as the city closes thedowntown streets for the show.

Enjoy: 80 Trophies in SevenClasses; Goody Bags and DashPlaques for first 100 cars; Cash Give-aways; Enter to win a NAPA shoppingspree at the NAPA booth; Lots ofVendors; Food Specials; Street Per-formers; Downtown shopping; TwoStages with Two Live Bands.

Cost: Pre-registration is $15 orDay of show is $20. For vendor info,call Charlie (727) 992-4486 or [email protected]; web-site: www.aacaricheyregion.com

With your help we raised $6,000for Autism programs in 2014; let’sbeat that in 2015!

The Shepherd Center’sAnnual Gala

Sat., Mar. 7, 6 –11 PM ––Pleaseplan to attend The Shepherd Center’sAnnual Gala at beautiful InnisbrookGolf Resort & Spa, Inverness Hall, inPalm Harbor. Enjoy Dinner andDancing; Live and Silent Auctions willinclude items such as golf outings, spatreatments, a weekend getaway andmuch more!

All proceeds raised will help feed

the hungry and clothe the poor inNorth Pinellas County. There will bea Live Auction with local auctioneerErin-Marie Wallace. Dance to local fa-vorite band The Black Honkeys.

Cost is $75 per person or $600for a table. RSVP required. To RSVPor make a payment, contact ChristineShand, Development Director, at727-940-5357 [email protected], or mail a checkpayable to The Shepherd Center, 304S. Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL34689. Find more info about TheShepherd Center online at www.tss-conline.org or you can “Like” tar-ponspringsshepherdcenter onfacebook.com.

Pasco Fine Art Council WorkshopsThe Pasco Fine Art Council is

presenting two exciting workshops.Learn about linear and atmosphericperspective in Drawing Natural Per-spective with Joe Weinzettle on Fri.,Mar. 13, 9:30 – noon. Practice yourdrawing skills like the masters in LifeDrawing with Pat Roguz on Mon.,Apr. 13, from 9:30 to noon. PascoFine Arts Council is located at 5744Moog Rd. in Holiday. Register onlineat www.pascoarts.org or you may call


727-845-7322 to reserve your spot!

Annual Art Show & SaleThurs., Mar. 12 & 13, 10 AM–8

PM––Annual Art Show and Sale spon-sored by members of Seven SpringsGolf and Country Club Artists' Com-munity, Thursday March 12 & 13from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The club is lo-cated at 3535 Trophy Blvd., New PortRichey, FL (off Little Rd. between CR54 & SR 54).

NAMI Family & Friends SupportGroup Meetings

The Pasco County Chapter ofNAMI (National Alliance on MentalIllness) offers support group meetingsfor *family and friends of those withmental illness, and for ** those livingwith mental illness. This includes allbrain disorders, including, but notlimited to OCD, depression, bi-polar,schizophrenia, multiple personalities,and more. For more information:727-992-9653 orwww.namipasco.org.

*NAMI Family & FriendsSupport Meetings

2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30–9PM––Medical Center of Trinity West

Campus, Conference Room C, 5637Marine Pkwy, New Port Richey

1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30-8PM––Regional Medical Center Bayo-net Point, Shoreline Café room,14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7–8:30PM––Atonement Lutheran Church,29617 SR 54 in Wesley Chapel

**NAMI CONNECTIONS(for those living with mental illness)

Wednesdays, 7–8:30 PM––Med-ical Center of Trinity West PascoCampus, 5637 Marine Parkway, NewPort Richey, Conference Room C.

NAMI Pasco Family-to-FamilyEducation Course

Beginning March 12th, Thurs-days, 6:30–9 PM––NAMI Pasco willoffer its NAMI Family-to-Family Edu-cation Course for 2015, on Thursdays,6:30–9 p.m. at Medical Center ofTrinity in New Port Richey, 9330 SR54 in Trinity. This 12-week course andmaterials are offered at no charge.Family to-Family is for family mem-bers of someone living with a mentalillness. Reservations required: call727-992-9653.

See “Calendar” on page 43.


News BriefsTrinity AREA

PASCO KIDS FIRST Earns Accreditation From NationalChildren’s Alliance

Pasco Kids First has been awardedaccreditation by National Children’sAlliance following an extensive applica-tion and site review process. As the ac-crediting agency for Children’sAdvocacy Centers (CAC) across thecountry, National Children’s Allianceawards various levels of accreditationand membership to centers respondingto allegations of child abuse in waysthat are effective and efficient, and putthe needs of child victims of abuse first.Accreditation is the highest level ofmembership with National Children’sAlliance and denotes excellence in serv-ice provision.

Pasco Kids First was established in1989 with the mission to assist in theprotection of children from the devas-tating effects of child abuse and neglectproviding services for 25 years to chil-dren and families. Pasco County hadmore than 5,500 abuse reports in 2014and Pasco Kids First served 1,200 kidsthrough child abuse assessments or

therapy services. As an AccreditedMember of National Children’s Al-liance, Pasco Kids First is dedicated toproviding comprehensive, coordinatedand compassionate services to victimsof child abuse. Pasco Kids First is oneof 17 accredited CACs in Florida.

The agency will host a celebrationon Tues., Feb. 24th, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.with tours and refreshments at the of-fice, at 7344 Little Road in New PortRichey. Presentation by Sheriff ChrisNocco followed by a ribbon cuttingwith the West Pasco Chamber of Com-merce will be held at 12 p.m.

National Children’s Allianceawards Accredited Membership basedon a CAC’s compliance with 10 na-tional standards of accreditation to en-sure effective, efficient and consistentdelivery of services to child abuse vic-tims. National Children’s Alliance up-dated these standards in 2010 to reflectthe most recent evidence-based prac-tices in the field of child abuse interven-tion and prevention. According tothese standards, Accredited Membersmust utilize a functioning and effective

Multidisciplinary Team approach towork collaboratively in child abuse in-vestigation, prosecution, and treat-ment. National Children’s Alliance alsoconsiders standards regarding a center’scultural competency and diversity,forensic interviews, victim support andadvocacy, medical evaluation, therapeu-tic intervention, and child focused set-ting.

“As an organization/team of indi-viduals dedicated to responding tochild abuse, we recognize the impor-tance of accreditation from NationalChildren’s Alliance and supporting theMultidisciplinary Team approach. Ac-creditation not only validates our orga-nization’s proven effective approach toresponding to allegations of childabuse, but also provides consistencyacross the child advocacy center move-ment as a whole,” said Rick Hess, Ex-ecutive Director of Pasco Kids First.

“Pasco Kids First is to be com-mended for its excellent work servingvictims of child abuse. As the nationalassociation and accrediting body forChildren’s Advocacy Centers across thecountry, our goal is to ensure thatevery victim of child abuse has access tohigh quality services that result fromprofessional collaboration,” remarked

Teresa Huizar, Executive Director ofNational Children’s Alliance.

For more info about Pasco KidsFirst, visit www.pascokidsfirst.org or callBecky Bennett at 727-835-7962.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED:Be a Champion for a Kid!

There are more than 3,500 de-pendent children in Pinellas and Pascocounties in need due to child abuse,neglect or abandonment. Many willneed to live in a temporary fosterhome, and much help is needed tomeet the growing need. When youopen your heart and home to fosterchildren, you open possibilities forthem...you foster hope.

To be a foster parent, you need tobe at least 21, have appropriate housingand pass a background screening. Youcan be single or married, have a familyor be an empty-nester. You’ll need tocomplete a home study and 24 hoursof special training called ProfessionalParenting. You must have adequatespace and be able to provide for yourfamily now; although you will receivefinancial assistance to help care for thechild, you cannot rely on this to payyour bills. For info on foster parenting,call the Eckerd Recruitment Line at1-866-233-0790. (Story page 34.)


By Katie Thomas

Your home is your safe haven, andwithin your home, you have your spe-cial spaces where you can close thedoor and just let the rest of the worldslip away. There is no better place thana beautiful master bath suite whereyou can recharge yourself. Soshouldn’t your bathroom reflect yourindividuality? If you are consideringupdating your bathroom, you’ll wantan experienced, licensed contractorwho is reliable and affordable, and onewho will turn your vision into yourdream-come-true. You want someonelike Chris Snyder, owner of SnyderCustom Bathrooms and More, whospecializes in remodeling and renova-tion projects for your home and guar-antees that you will receive quality,honest work from start to finish. Lo-cated out of Pasco County, SnyderCustom Bathrooms and More special-izes in custom bathrooms, cabinet in-stallations, fixture solutions and more.

With a lifetime of experience inthe construction business, Chris Sny-der works side-by-side with his wifeFaylee to bring you quality work at fairpricing that you can trust will last.Chris says, “When it comes to hiring acontractor for a home remodel or ren-ovation, you want to make sure youare choosing someone that will walkyou through every step of the process,keep you involved in the project andperform quality work that is long-last-ing. Faylee and I work together oneach individual project to ensure thatour clients get exactly what they wantby a team they can trust. We don’tsubcontract and we always visit ourjobsites together.”

As a homeowner, it is your re-sponsibility to make certain that a con-tractor is licensed and insured; alwaysask about licensing and check theircredentials, because a faulty job could

end up costing you valuable time andmoney. Contractor Chris Snyder isboth licensed and insured to performcontracting work in the State ofFlorida. Chris built his first house withhis dad when he was eight years oldand has been in the building businessever since, and has had his contractor’slicense since 2004. It truly is his pas-sion to provide beautiful custom de-signs for his clients that are not onlyaesthetically pleasing but durable andfunctional as well. Faylee, a nativeFloridian, says, “We work together asa team because we just love being to-gether and completing a project makesus both feel accomplished. What bet-ter life is there than to work with yoursoul mate every day and be happydong it?”

Chris adds, “We love the TampaBay Area and are here to stay. Ourcustomers never have to worry aboutus not being there for them if some-thing goes awry. We make it our mis-sion to provide the best finishedproject the first time around, but ifanything isn’t up to standards, we getback to the project right away and finda solution, free of travel fees.”

In addition to a one-year war-ranty on labor for any work per-formed, you will always receive honestwork from Faylee and Chris. “Ourname is our reputation and we onlywant the best to be said about ourwork,” says Chris. “Many of ourclients appreciate that we work as ahusband and wife team…many timeswe even become friends with ourclients because we strive to build rela-tionships with each person whosehome we enter.”

Chris specializes in custom bath-rooms, but can do just about any kindof contracting work. Snyder CustomBathrooms and More has a long list ofreferences and works with you to finddiscounts through material vendors

that can be passed on to customers.Chris says, “I can get great discountswith the companies I use. We can usu-ally find what the customer wants at abetter price than they would get ifthey were doing the shopping on theirown. If you order something thatneeds to be picked up, we even willget the material to your home for in-stallation. We cover all the bases, fromstart to finish.”

The Snyder Difference:In addition to honest, quality

work from a licensed and insured con-struction expert, you receive a lessonin home upkeep and renovation proj-ects when working with Snyder Cus-tom Bathrooms and More. “We walkour clients through the process ofwhat we will be doing to their house,”says Faylee. “During our initial consul-tation, we sit down with you and findout exactly what you are looking for.From there, we are able to tell you ifyour project is feasible or not. If a con-tractor is not willing to sit down withyou and have a conversation with youabout your style, design preferencesand budget, then you should not usethem! Many contractors will just

throw around numbers with you,you’ll agree on a bid and then start thework. We make a huge effort to edu-cate our customers about their projectfrom start to finish and we are flexibleto meet their scheduling needs.”

Tampa Attorney Paul Prezepisonly uses Snyder Custom Bathroomsand More for house renovation andconstruction needs because he onlywants the best for his home and fam-ily. Paul says, “The first time I everused Chris Snyder for a significantproject was actually at my parents’house. They had a sunroom with aleak and I checked into a few differentcontractors’ estimates. I chose Chrisbecause I could just tell he was thetype of contractor that was truly hon-est. From my experience with con-tractors I have seen that most don’ttake the time to walk you through theprocess. From the minute Chris walksin the door you get an overall sense oftrust with the guy. He knew what theexact problem was, why it leaked andshowed me the project plans. Thiswas before I really knew Chris well,but I just knew he was the right guyfor the job. Every guy that came overbefore Chris visited was your typical

Snyder Custom Bathrooms and More Builds to Please!


contractor… not exactly sure whatthey’re going to do and with no setplan. What sold me on Chris’s workwas that he explained his entire planin detail. He went and above-and-be-yond just patching the leak. He tookoff the entire strip of shingles down tobare wood for a true fix. Told us theright way it should be done and fol-lowed through. It has been a coupleof years and the roof has not leaked

since. Now, I use Chris for any job Ineed done around the house. He’s agreat contractor and now a greatfriend of mine.”

More recently, Paul had Chris re-model his bathroom. “I was home theday he performed the work on themaster bathroom of my home, so Iwatched him work. The guy justknows what he’s doing,” says Paul.“The bathroom looks fabulous now.

Chris is efficient with time and hisclients’ money. He bids fairly and he’shonest - what more could you wantfrom a contractor? He’s the wholepackage and his work is impeccable,which is the icing on the cake. All theintangible things that we don’t gener-ally see in the industry, he sees it.”

Customers Vicky and Ron say,“We had some grout issues with thetiles in both of our bathrooms. Wefound Snyder Custom Bathrooms andMore in Neighborhood News &Lifestyles, so we contacted Chris andFay. Chris and Fay are fair, prompt,honest, conscientious, very neat andalso have no hidden costs from thefirst quoted contract price. They ex-plained the process from beginning toend. The result, by far, exceeded ourexpectations and our bathrooms now

look new again!”Snyder Custom Bathrooms and

More has everything you need in acontracting company. No hiddenfees, no sub-contracted work, qualityand honesty. If you are in need of abathroom remodel, cabinet installa-tion or a project estimate, Chris andFaylee will go above-and-beyond toexceed your expectations – a truepower team!

Contact Chris and Faylee atSnyder Custom Bathrooms andMore [license numberCBC1252642] at (727) 869–1043. Estimates are free andclients always get a step-by-stepoutline of the project, with com-pletion dates, prices and honestanswers every time.

Before After

Before After


By Julie Kanehl

If you’re looking for OB/GYNdoctors who are knowledgeable, expe-rienced, well respected, and bilingual toboot, then you should meet the doc-tors at Suncoast Women’s Care. Con-veniently located at 2044 Trinity OaksBoulevard, on the second floor of theTrinity Medical Arts Building, SuncoastWomen’s Care has been a trusted facil-ity “for women and by women” since2002. Women of all ages love the ap-proachable doctors and cozy atmos-phere of Suncoast Women’s Care, andthe excellent care provided there.

When Wanda I. Torres, MD,FACOG, opened Suncoast Women’sCare, it was important to her to offer afacility where women would be seen byfemale doctors, saying, “We understandwhat it’s like to be the patient.”

Her sweet personality and gentleapproach with her patients has madeDr. Torres a local favorite for women ofall ages who need care. From pubertythrough post-menopause, SuncoastWomen’s Care is a provider that putswomen first, regardless of where theyare in their journey.

Malieri Colon-Rivera, MD joinedSuncoast Women’s Care this past sum-mer. Like Dr. Torres, she earned herdegree and completed her residency atthe University District Hospital in SanJuan, affiliated to University of PuertoRico School of Medicine. Originally aPrimary Care doctor, Dr. Colon trulyfelt a calling to become an OB/GYNdoctor, and says having a backgroundin Primary Care has come in veryhandy with her patients.

Offering a comprehensive ap-proach to OB/GYN care, Dr. Torresand Dr. Colon excel at taking theirtime with each patient, whether it’s anannual well visit, or a scheduled visit todiscuss a concern. The doctors at Sun-coast Women’s Care really take thetime to bond and connect with theirpatients, while educating them on theirmany options from birth control tobirth plans, and from understandingthe importance of mammograms toquestions about their monthly cycle.

Additionally, Dr. Torres and Dr.Colon both perform gynecologicalprocedures, both in office and atnearby hospitals like Mease Country-side and Morton Plant North Bay Hos-

pital. Smaller procedures can be donein office or right next door at the Bay-Care Surgery Center.

Top Notch Gynecological Care Today, things like hysterectomies

and the removal of fibroids can bedone with less pain and in less time,and the best part is that it requires al-most none of the recovery time that itused to. Using Robotic Assisted Sur-gery, the physicians at SuncoastWomen’s Care combine their gentleapproach with the very best in technol-ogy to help women heal quickly andget back to their busy lives.

Often, the doctors at SuncoastWomen’s Care can help patients avoidsurgery by offering other therapies suchas physical therapy for pelvic floor reha-bilitation. The best part is that youwon’t even have to go anywhere else.They have a physical therapist who of-fers biofeedback therapy right in theiroffice. Dr. Torres says, “Some studieshave shown that biofeedback therapyhelps 85-95 percent of women.” Sun-coast Women’s Care also offers urody-namic testing in the office. When awoman is having problems with pelvic

prolapse and/or urinary incontinence,it can be very personal and upsettingand it really helps to have doctors whounderstand and truly care.

Sara said, “Dr. Torres and her staffare just simply amazing. I, unfortu-nately, was having a lot of problemswith my period, Dr. Torres advised me

Suncoast Women’s Care, Gentle OB/GYN for Women by Women

Malieri Colon-Rivera, MD & Wanda I. Torres, MD, FACOG


as to what my options were and Itrusted in her completely. I had to takethe proper steps to try to correct my is-sues. I had the hysteroscopic procedureright in her office. I was so glad thatthe she offers the procedure to be donein her office. Everyone was so comfort-ing, even being as nervous I as was, itwas very quick and I didn’t have anypain or discomfort after the proce-dure.”

Another patient said, “I had theDaVinci Robotic Hysterectomy per-formed by Dr Torres at Mease Coun-tryside Hospital...I am now a ‘new’woman! Dr Torres is my Super Hero!What fantastic teamwork at the hospitalin all phases of my surgical stay.Twenty-four hours after surgery I wasready to go home! I have been a pa-tient of Dr Torres … for approximatelyeight years. I am most impressed thatthey truly listen to you plus being pro-fessional, knowledgeable, skillful andcaring.”

Obstetrics that You and YourBaby Can Trust

Choosing a doctor to help you de-liver is a big decision! Whether you’rejust thinking about conceiving oryou’re looking for a physician to helpdeliver your third or fourth child, the

physicians at Suncoast Women’s Caresimply love delivering babies. Their pa-tient, calm approach during your preg-nancy and delivery will make the entireexperience that much better. Deliveringat Mease Countryside Hospital, wherethey have an incredible NICU forpeace of mind, Dr. Torres and Dr.Colon are dedicated and experienced atmaking sure that your little one’s en-trance into the world is in good hands.

When you’re pregnant, it’s so im-portant to have a group of professionalsat the ready, just in case you have ques-tions, symptoms, or any kind of con-cern. Dr. Torres and Dr. Colon workwith each patient to develop an idealbirthing plan, so that everyone is onthe same page. They can help you de-cide if an epidural is right for you, anddiscuss the possibilities of caesarean sec-tions and where they come into play.Each pregnancy is different, and eachwoman is different, which is why Sun-coast Women’s Care treats each indi-vidual patient with respect.

For those women who prefer anatural birth experience, SuncoastWomen’s Care is proud to have KarenVaughn-Kerns, ARNP, CNM on staffas a Nurse-Midwife. She offers manyyears of experience, helping manywomen give birth to healthy babies.

Lisa said, “I have been going toDr Torres since 2004. My first babywas born in 2005 and I have two otherbabies since then delivered by [Sun-coast Women’s Care]. I love thisgroup. All of the staff and midwives areso nice and helpful. I feel comfortableevery time I come to this office. Iwould recommend this office to any-one looking for a gynecologist, andhave many times.”

If you’re looking for an OB/GYNphysician who will stand by your sideand provide professional and experi-enced care, choose Dr. Torres and Dr.Colon at Suncoast Women’s Care in

Trinity. They accept most insurancecompanies, and work hard to makeyour experience a positive and pleasantone.

Suncoast Women’s Care islocated at 2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd.in Trinity, on the 2nd floor of theTrinity Medical Arts Building, inSuite 215. They are open Monday –Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and from9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Friday; closed dur-ing lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

To make an appointment, call727-376-0060 or visit the website,www.SuncoastWomensCare.com.


3/2/2 1708 htd sq ft. Just moveright into This home which offerswood cabinets, stainless steel ap-pliances, designer style laminateflooring, vaulted lace ceilings,plant shelves. plus much more!Fabulouse pond view! $245,000

1710 htd sq ft - This townhomeshows like a model! from thequaint courtyard to the superbview of the pond & Golf courseyou won't be disappointed. Foyerw/crown molding & tile flooringwhich flows into the dining room &the kitchen which has white cabi-nets w/raised panel doors & glassdoors to display your pieces, pull-out shelves, corian countersw/breakfast bar. Living room w/crown molding, gas fireplace w/wood mantle & de-signer style laminate flooring. The master is on the first floor w/custom valances & apocket door leads you to the master bath w/dual sinks w/corian counters & white van-ity & new walk in shower w/frameless shower door, linen closet & walk in closet. 1/2bath is just off the foyer for your guests. Upstairs there are two generous sized bed-rooms w/guest bath w/shower & tub. This home has many new features including newroof w/solar fan, designer lighting & fans plus much more! $215,000

3/2/2 1890 htd sq ft. This home islocated in Cross Creek of EastlakeWoodlands. Just freshly painted,carpet, 18" tile flooring. Formal lvand dining rooms, kitchen over-looks family room w/wood burningfireplace. Master bedroom w/mas-ter bath w/dual sinks, garden tub,walk in shower. Extended lanai w/view of the fountain & pond. $325,000.


With the 2014 tax return dead-line looming, it is a perfect time forthose age 60 or older to take advan-tage of a flat-rate $69 fee to have theirincome taxes prepared and filed with acompany that is trusted for going theextra mile for its clients.

Tax Preparation Special…Not Justfor Retirees

Rizzotto Tax Advisory Group ex-tends their $69 flat-rate fee for federalreturns (state returns are included ifapplicable) to Government Employeesand Municipal Workers, Teachers, LawEnforcement Personnel, Firefight-ers/EMTs, Retired and Active Mili-tary of ANY age. All tax returns areprepared by one of the firm’s experi-enced Tax Preparers or IRS EnrolledAgents.

About Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup

At Rizzotto Tax Advisory Groupyou will find an experienced team offinancial, tax, insurance, and legal pro-fessionals who bring a combined 70+years experience in educating clientson important subjects including: re-ducing asset risk and unnecessarytaxes, diversifying portfolios, impor-tance of wills/trusts and planning forincome during retirement. The firm iscommitted to providing exemplaryservice while displaying the higheststandards of ethics and professionalknowledge. They are approved mem-bers of the National Ethics Associationand the National Association of TaxProfessionals. Edward G. Rizzotto,Owner and President, is an InsuranceAgent and Financial Representativewho holds both a state-regulated li-

cense to offer insurance products anda securities license to offer specific in-vestment products.

The Rizzotto TeamEd Rizzotto, Owner/President,

moved to Florida 43 years ago fromNew York, grew up in Pinellas Countyand has been a Trinity resident since2000. He is a graduate of ClearwaterCentral Catholic High School andearned his Bachelor’s Degree in Busi-ness Management from National-Louis University in Evanston, IL. Edalso served both active and reserveduty for 13 years in the U.S. CoastGuard. He started his Insurance andFinancial career over 20 years ago asan agent for Allstate Insurance. Thenpromoted to Agency Manager, he wasresponsible for overseeing 22 agenciesin southwest Florida. In 1999, hejoined a local retirement planningfirm, where he helped hundreds ofpeople with tax and retirement plan-ning for over six years. Ed Rizzottoenjoyed the opportunity to benefit thecommunity, and was determined tocreate a complete local business wherehe could help clients (both pre-retireesand current retirees) save money ontheir taxes and better manage theirportfolios, plan for the future andfocus more on enjoying their retire-ment years – and The Rizzotto TaxAdvisory Group was established in2006.

Lorrie Rizzotto, Director of Mar-keting, joined the firm in 2009 as Di-rector of Marketing. Lorrie alreadyhad an impressive career in the mar-keting industry. Specializing in corpo-rate incentive and meeting planning,she worked at Allstate’s Regional

Florida officefor 11 years,and then be-came an Inde-pendentMeeting Plan-ner withHelmsBriscoe,a nationalevent plan-ning companybased out ofScottsdale, AZwhere she achieved “President’s Club”status in Top 50 in the country. Cur-rently she handles all marketing, net-working, event planning and the firm’syear-end client appreciation gala. Lor-rie and Ed will be married 26 yearsthis November and have two teenagechildren.

Dori Greeson is the Administra-tive Assistant and Office Manager whogives everyone a warm reception. Dorioversees the day-to-day operations ofthe office, and also is a licensed Lifeand Health Agent.

Nayda Stern, IRS Enrolled Agent,has more than 21 years of income taxpreparation experience and as an IRSEnrolled Agent, is able to representRizzotto Tax Advisory Group clientsbefore the IRS. Nayda is a member ofNATP (National Association of TaxProfessionals) and attends IRS spon-sored educational courses throughoutthe year, including the Annual IRSforum.

Kate Laymon, Tax Preparer /Senior Tax Accountant, has over 18years of experience in the areas of TaxPreparation, Tax Resolution, Account-ing and Bookkeeping. Kate has theability not only to prepare, but also to

advise and resolve most income tax,corporate tax and sales tax issues.

Alton Scott, Insurance Consult-ant, has over 15 years of experience inthe Banking, Insurance and FinancialServices industry. Alton Scott holds astate-regulated Life and Health licenseand a Securities license to provide cer-tain investment products. He bringsextensive knowledge to Rizzotto’sclients in the areas of health insurance,Medicare supplements and Medicareadvantage.

Katherine McGuire, EnrolledAgent 25 years, recently joined theteam. Prior to moving to the area, shehad a tax office in Bensalem, PA for 30years, which is now run by her sonMichael.

The Key is EducationIf you are a retiree or nearing re-

tirement, you need to know how toprotect your money and understandhow tax laws will affect your retire-ment. Often, there are legitimate ad-justments that can be made now toreduce tax liabilities.

“If clients are already collectingsocial security when they come to us,they want to know how they can re-

The Rizzotto Tax Advisory Group“Your Partners in Tax & Retirement Planning”

Ed Rizzotto


duce or eliminate taxes on not onlysocial security income, but their over-all taxes as well,” says Ed Rizzotto.“A major concern today and what Ibelieve will be a concern for years tocome for pre-retirees and current re-tirees is how to obtain “GuaranteedIncome for Life” from your retire-ment and non-retirement plans. Un-fortunately many employersponsored plans do not offer thisbenefit when you retire. We willshow you how to put some things inplace now that will enable you to setup lifetime income down the road.This is income you will never out-live…similar to a pension. We spendmany hours with our clients to putsound plans in place by sharing ‘realtime’ tax, income and social securityanalysis through some of the mostsophisticated software. We want ourclients to leave our office with a bet-ter understanding on what their in-come needs will be in retirement,and how to control, reduce or possi-bly eliminate taxes.”

Concierge Level ServiceWhile taxes are a large part of

The Rizzotto Tax Advisory Group,the majority of their clients also uti-lize the firm’s other services includ-ing investments, retirement planning,long term care, annuities, life insur-ance, wills and trusts. Ed says,“Clients like the opportunity we pro-vide to get everything taken care ofin one place.”

“When people come in to seeus,” says Ed, “the first thing we do isdedicate an hour of our time to com-plete an overall review that covers thelast couple of years, including goingover their tax returns in detail, study-ing their portfolios, and discussingtheir important concerns to deter-mine how we can help them. Then,at a follow-up appointment, we pres-ent a thorough plan for them.”

The Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup offers guidance to each in-vestor based on their unique invest-ment profile while focusing on theirfinancial goals. “Many people areconcerned with the economy right

now and preservation of funds is veryimportant,” says Ed. “Saving ontaxes, reducing or eliminating taxa-tion on social security and protectingthe financial wellbeing of a spouseafter another’s death – those arethings that my clients are concernedabout. Today, people also want alter-natives to the low interest rate envi-ronment provided by CDs andmoney market accounts.”

Rizzotto explains that being in-volved with his clients in all the keyareas of tax returns, insurance needsand investments allows his team tokeep a keen eye on each client’s bot-tom line. He says, “We’ve had peoplewho had other advisors and financialplanners who convinced them tomake changes, not aware of the taximpacts. To me, the tax return is themost important document the clientowns, that’s why it is the first thingwe look at when the client meets usfor their initial appointment. If thereis an investment or change that couldcause a taxable event, we know thatup front.”

Retirement Planning…Not JustFor Retirees

While The Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup’s area of expertise over theyears has been working with retirees,they also work with clients of all agesin the area of retirement planning.“You’re never too young or too oldto start saving for retirement,” saysRizzotto. “We have found that manypeople we meet who are still working

have changed jobs about every five toseven years, and many of those peopleleft their retirement plans at their oldemployers (i.e. 401k, 403b, and 457plans, etc). Many of these plans canbe rolled over to individual IRAs orRoth IRAs, thus giving the clientmore control and the ability to havesomeone to advise them. We feel it isimperative for those people ages 59 -1/2 or older who are still employedto become educated on a very signifi-cant act signed into law by congressover eight years ago that changed therules governing IRAs, 401(k)s,403(b)s and 457 plans, what their op-tions are and what they can do to pre-pare for their family’s financialfuture.”

The Rizzotto Tax AdvisoryGroup is located in the communityof Long Leaf in the Florida DesignConsultants Center at 3030Starkey Boulevard in Trinity. Asecond location is in PinellasCounty at 1034 Belcher RoadSouth in Largo. Call (727) 683-9119 or visit www.rizzottotax.comfor more information or to sched-ule an appointment.

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By Katie Thomas

As far back as the 1800s, barber-shops have become a ritual for men.The boys would stop in for a hotshave, haircut and some quality con-versation with fellow comrades. Sincethe first outposts, barbershops havebeen a place to fraternize, catch upwith local businessmen and get a cleancut in a relaxing atmosphere. Leo’sBarber Shop brings back the old-fash-ioned “shop talk” camaraderie andpersonalized, friendly service thatkeeps customers loyal. With two loca-tions in New Port Richey, Leo’s Bar-ber Shop brings back the feel of agolden-age barbershop and gives it aboost with modern-day convenience,and this barbershop isn’t just for men,women and children love Leo’s too!The barbers are talented, have inter-esting stories, and they embrace theart of barbering.

Leo’s Barber Shop has deep rootsin the area. The original Leo’s, onMadison Street in New Port Richey,was opened more than 36 years agoby Leo Lupo. Leo had an idea to

bring back the traditional barbershop,while incorporating a modern businessmodel. Leo is considered a master bar-ber and continues to work at the origi-nal shop to this day! In 2004, Leosold his business to Steve VanPetten,who is the current owner for bothshops and prides himself on keepingthe values of old time barbershop tra-ditions, which includes being an activecommunity member and treating cus-tomers and the barbers who work forhim with respect and care. Steve says,“The relationship between the bar-bers, the shop and myself, the owner,is the reason Leo’s is such a success.We take care of each other and ourguests here.”

The Shave Shop at Leo’s – It’s AMan’s World!

The Shave Shop at Leo’s in Trin-ity is a classy spot to treat yourself to ahot towel shave. You will be sat in acomfortable leather lounge chair forcomfort, receive a hot towel steamingfor your face, get a boar bristle brushlather and get the closest shave youhave ever had. The barbers use a tradi-

tional straight edge razor for a classicshave. What makes a hot towel shavethe best shave a man can get? The hotmoisture and steam from the towelwill open the pores and hair folliclesup on your face and neck, which al-lows for a closer, longer lasting shave –plus, a hot towel shave is pure relax-

ation. The Shave Shop isn’t just for

those looking for a complete cleanshave. The beard is definitely back andthere is no better place than TheShave Shop at Leo’s for precisionbeard grooming.

Leo’s Barber Shop is Where the Best Barbers Work!

Steve VanPetten, owner of Leo’s Barber Shops in Elfers and Trinity, is proudto honor traditional barbering while offering modern cuts & convenience!


A Precision Haircut for Everyone! Leo’s Barber Shop offers cut and

style services for men, women andchildren. Enjoy a complimentary cof-fee while you wait, or set the kids upat the chalkboard wall for some doo-dling to keep them entertained. Leo’soffers cuts for the whole family be-cause they don’t want to leave anyoneout of the experience of a good qualitybarbershop. Leo’s offers basic hair-cuts, long haircuts, shaves, fades, flattop cuts, tapers and other styles to suityour personal taste. They’ve even hada Mohawk or two leave the shop!Steve works his hardest to give cus-tomers exactly what they want,

whether it is a simple and clean cut orsomething more edgy.

Longtime customer Diego Garciasays, “I love this place! I have beencoming to Leo’s for over 27 years,since I was a very young boy. In those27 years, I have always gotten a greathaircut. Not only do the barbers cutgreat, but they also treat you like fam-ily. Every time I walk through thedoor, we pick up right where we lastleft off and catch up. This is one of themost iconic shops in the area becausethe barbers are skilled and proud oftheir craft.”

Community is important at Leo’sBarber Shop and over the years they

have been heavily in-volved in charities, com-munity service andfunding for schools andnon-profit organizations.Leo’s helps out everyyear with the Red AppleAdult Training Center,the V.A. Project, theShriner’s Circus, the Cal-vary Chapel and otherlocal organizations. Stevesays, “The importantthing to me is that I amable to help out local

people and charities in need throughmy business. It all comes full circle andif I am able to help, I always try mybest to do the right thing.” Leo’s Bar-ber Shop on Madison Street is holdinga special promotion for police officersand firemen during the month ofMarch––if you work as a firefighter ora police officer, your haircut is free!Check the website,leosbarbershop.com, for the details.

Leo’s Barber Shop is a place foreveryone. It is a place to meet newpeople, relish old friendships and builda relationship with your communitymembers. Steve says, “I love the place!I mean, I know I own the place, but itis all about the barbers who work here

and the customers they serve. Thereisn’t a better group of people to knowand call as friends. As the leader of thislittle community company, I couldn’tbe more proud! We have become afamily.”

Leo’s Barber Shop has two lo-cations in New Port Richey: theTrinity location is at 4110 LittleRoad and can be reached at (727)372–7023; the Elfers location is at4034 Madison Street and can bereached at (727) 848–9159.

Visit Leo’s Barber Shop onfacebook and check out the websiteat www.leosbarbershop.com.


Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge – The Newest Local Hotspot AwaitsBy Alexis Selby

Dulcet Restaurant & Loungewowed guests with a rockin' grandopening celebration on New Year’sEve that showcased the creativity oftalented chef Paul Syms. The livemusic and delicious fare gave guests ataste of the great things to experienceat the area’s newest upscale venue.

Encompassing the best of bothworlds, Dulcet Restaurant & Loungefeatures both an upscale restaurantwhere diners can enjoy fabulous chef-prepared delicacies, and an upstairslounge where patrons can relax on thecouches and unwind after a hectic dayat work.

“Our vision for Dulcet was tobring upscale fine dining to New PortRichey, while at the same time havinga lounge that complements the up-scale dining,” says owner Nelson Ohi-hoin. “The challenge was fine tuningboth so that they blend and fit to-gether, therefore satisfying both sec-tors without sacrificing the effect ofeach other.” They have definitely donea remarkable job!

Nelson and his partners spared noexpense with their vision, creating avenue that is sure to wow even beforeyou walk through the doors. Walking

up, guests take a stroll down the redcarpet as they are greeted and let insideby a handsomely dressed gentleman.

Very Miami-esque with whitewalls, LED lights, an in-wall waterfalland soaring ceilings, Dulcet really hasbrought something unique to theTampa Bay Area. Modern and ele-gant, this new local hot spot is perfectfor those who want impress their dateor significant other with an excep-tional fine dining experience. Dulcet’srestaurant is family-friendly, and is agreat place to treat your family to afine meal.

Featuring a menu influenced byEuropean, American and Asian cui-

sine, therestaurant has an excellent selectionthat is guaranteed to impress. Dotingon chef Paul Syms, expect to bewowed by your meal, whether it bethe presentation and attention to de-tail or the freshness and flavor of theirfabulous preparations. Born and raisedin the United Kingdom, Paul bringswith him an extensive resume and aunique cooking style, which is very in-dicative of his European upbringing.

Set to open within the nextmonth, Dulcet is expanding to includea back patio – the Cavalaire Patio tobe more specific – which will showcaseisland inspired cuisine with hints of the

Caribbean and Africa. “It’s kind of liketwo restaurants in one,” says Nelson.“Having the patio will allow us tooffer a broad range of prices so thateverybody can find something thatthey can afford.”

This new addition will have amore laid-back, relaxing atmosphereand although the menu is different,guests can still expect to find the samequality of chef-prepared meals as theywould inside the elegant dining area.

Perhaps, instead of dinner, youhave come for drinks – just head onupstairs to the VIP lounge area andrelax on their couches with a cocktailin hand; or maybe you would prefer to


sit at a high top at the balcony over-looking the lower level. If you comeon the right night, you’ll be in theperfect spot to watch the live bandand singers.

For nights without a live band,Dulcet has a solution– large verticallyinverted projection televisions show-casing musicians that have been filmeddoing live performances, which reallymake you feel as if you are at a liveshow. In addition to presenting bandsDulcet will also project mood-settingscenes, such as those depicting natureand different parts of the world, to cre-ate a relaxing, soothing atmosphere.

Throughout the week Dulcet will

feature different musical genres, suchas Jazz on Tuesdays, Latin on Thurs-days, Top 40 on Fridays and Saturdaysand International music from differentparts of the world every Sunday.

Monday is Hospitality night andWednesday is Ladie’s Night at thelounge. They also plan on having livemusic at least once a week, includinglive performances by the Black Hon-keys and other local favorites.

Whether you are looking to enjoya world-class dining experience inDulcet’s restaurant or a fabulous, fun-filled evening upstairs in the lounge,Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge is sureto impress and will provide your

dining party an unforgettable evening! Dulcet Restaurant & Lounge

is located at 6220 Grand Blvd. inNew Port Richey. They are open11 a.m. - 2 a.m. on Mon. – Sun.For more information please call

(727) 494-7654, visit online atwww.TheDulcet.com or view theirFacebook page atwww.Facebook.com/theDulcet forinformation about upcoming eventsand live bands.


By Julie Kanehl

What do you get when you com-bine homemade Italian sauce, mouth-watering meatballs, handmade pastademonstrations, cannoli and zeppolesdusted with sugar, pizzelle-makingdemonstrations, Italian entertainment,music and dancing, bocce courts, andthousands of excited guests? You getLIADO’s 12th Annual San GennaroFesta in Safety Harbor! This will markthe 12th year that the remarkableladies of LIADO (“Le Italo-AmericaneDi Oggi” or “The Italian-AmericanWomen of Today”) have put on theAnnual San Gennaro Festa, so markyour calendars for Saturday and Sun-day the 21st and 22nd of February,grab your closest friends and your ap-petite, and “andiamo!”

LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa isheld every year down at the SafetyHarbor Marina, which is right next tothe Safety Harbor Spa, making thislively street fair convenient to the en-tire Bay Area. The San Gennaro Festais quite a big deal; in fact, people travelfrom all over Florida and beyond tocome to this incredible and excitingevent.

Here’s a little history for you. San

Gennaro (or Saint Januarius) is the pa-tron saint of Naples, Italy, so it makessense that the original Feast of SanGennaro would take place there!When Italians settled in the UnitedStates they wanted to continue to cele-brate the saint’s feast day, and so theFeast of San Gennaro has taken placeeach year in Little Italy, New Yorksince 1926. Part street fair, part familyreunion, The Feast of San Gennarogrew in popularity and now more thana million people gather there each yearas a way to celebrate their shared Ital-ian heritage, culture, and of courseculinary superiority, I mean expertise.

From Little Italy to Safety Harbor,LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa has thesame goal: To share and celebrate theirItalian Heritage with the world. Cele-brating in Florida in February to avoidthat pesky hurricane season, LIADO’sSan Gennaro Festa draws quite acrowd and is a wonder to behold.

All for a Great Cause!LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa is

actually a fundraiser that goes to sup-port a great many local causes includ-ing The Alzheimer’s Association ofFlorida (Gulf Coast Chapter), AutismSpeaks, Children’s Cancer Center,Children’s Cancer Research Group @USF, The Safety Harbor Public Li-brary, and many more. Additionally,through their scholarship program,LIADO has awarded more than$110,000 to deserving students whoare dedicated to furthering their edu-cation.

You Had Me At Meatballs!Let’s be honest, there’s nothing

quite like Italian cooking, and when itcomes to meatballs, nobody does itbetter. I’m sure you make a decentmeatball, but last year, the meatballs atLIADO’s San Gennaro Festa were sogood, that they sold out of thousandsof them in the first day. That’s whatI’m talking about. I’m talking aboutmeatballs worth waiting in line for,and I’m telling you, they’re makingeven more this year.

Of course, this year’s Festa willoffer a plethora of other Italian cuisinefrom Italian sausage and peppers tohomemade pasta fagioli, not to men-tion the desserts – from cannoli tozeppoles (those are Italian dough-nuts!). If you’re so inclined, you caneven participate in one of the meatballor cannoli eating contests!

There will also be live entertain-ment throughout the Festa! The Im-pacs will keep everyone on their feet,and Joey Dee will perform live onSunday! Entertainment is definitelypart of the Italian culture, and sponta-neous dancing has been known to

Come Out and Enjoy the12th Annual San Gennaro

Festa in Safety Harbor!


erupt around the meatball booth inparticular!

Meet the Ladies Behind The FestaLIADO, The Italian-American

Women of Today, was actuallyfounded in 1993 by a group ofwomen who wanted to preserve theirheritage, share their culture, and ulti-mately promote a realistic and positiveview of Italian-American women.Starting with less than 30 women, thegroup has grown to more than 150!Meeting once a month to learn andshare things about their Italian her-itage, these women have become like

extended Italian family to one another.With a focus on education, informa-tion and cultural preservation, topicsinclude everything from immigrationto getting to the bottom of certainpronunciations. Of course, as you canimagine, there are a lot of cookingdemonstrations! Who do you thinkmakes all of the meatballs for the SanGennaro Festa?

LIADO, which is the only 100percent Italian women’s organizationof its kind in Florida, now has twomeeting places to accommodate itsmembers, one is in Dunedin and theother in New Port Richey. So, if

you’re an Italian-American womanand are interested in joining a groupthat truly gives back to the commu-nity, while preserving and reaffirmingyour heritage, you should thinkabout joining! You can even sign upto join this incredible group of ladiesat LIADO’s San Gennaro Festa thismonth!

So, whether you’re going for themusic, the fun, the meatballs or thecannoli, you should grab your friendsand family and come on down toLIADO’s 12th Annual San GennaroFesta in Safety Harbor.

12th Annual San GennaroFesta will be held on Saturday,February 21st, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.,and Sunday, February 22nd from11 a.m.–7 p.m. at Safety HarborMarina, 110 Veteran’s MemorialLane. Children 12 and under arefree, and tickets for adults are just$5. All for a great cause, LIADO’sSan Gennaro Festa will be held rainor shine! For additional informa-tion about the event, please visitwww.sangennarofesta.com. If you’dlike to know more about becominga member of LIADO, visitwww.liado.net.


Today’s foster families are skilled,valued partners who parent, nurtureand advocate for children in their care,and who mentor and support thechild’s birth parents. They leave life-long impressions on children in theircare and are privileged to positively im-pact the futures of children and familieswho live in our community.

Today’s foster parents are businessowners, soccer moms and retirees. Byday, they teach school, sell real estateand work construction. By night, theyread bedtime stories, help with home-work and give hugs. They work as part-ners with birth parents, case managers,guardian ad litems, schools and judgesto nurture, love and advocate for chil-dren in their care.

Being a champion for a child infoster care means, as their foster parent,you help bring stability to their life dur-ing a time of trauma and help shapetheir future. Foster parents leave life-long impressions on children in theircare and are privileged to positively im-pact the futures of children and fami-lies in our community.

Foster Parents Must:• Be at least 21 years old

• Have adequate sleeping space (abed for each child placed in the home)

• Demonstrate stable housing andincome

• Be financially stable

Foster Parents Can:• Be married or single • Own their home or rent • Have both parents employed

outside the home • Be first-time parents, have their

own children or be empty-nesters

Steps to FosterGet started by calling 866-233-

0790 to sign up for a free orientation.Get information at an orientation

that will explain what is needed to be-come a foster parent and answer yourquestions. Once you return a fewforms, the next step is training.

Get trained at no cost to you withclasses called Professional Parenting.You’ll learn about children in fostercare, start to understand their grief andloss issues, and much more. At theend, you will have completed 24 hoursof training and be PPT certified.

Get licensed to ensure that you,your family and your home are pre-

pared and safe. This will include ahome study and background screen-ing of all household members at nocost to you. If favorable, your homewill be licensed to accept children intoyour care.

Am I Ready?How Much Room Do I Need in

My Home? You must have enoughbedroom space for each foster child

placed in your home. They may share abedroom with your child or anotherfoster child of the same gender. Theymust have a bed of their own and can-not share a bed nor sleep on a cot ortrundle bed. A foster child may notshare a bedroom with any adult nor canthe adult move out of their bedroomand sleep on the couch to make room.

Does My Home Need to Pass In-spection? It is important that children

Today’s Foster Parents


live in a safe and clean environment.During the home study process, youwill be asked to have a health inspec-tion done in your home. Your homemust be free of potential dangers andrisks. You must have working smokedetectors and fire extinguishers and, ifyou have pets, they must be currentwith vaccinations and not present adanger to children in your home.

What Are The Physical and Emo-tional Requirements to Foster? Beinga foster parent can be demanding,therefore you must be healthy andemotionally stable. You may be askedto complete a physical exam or pro-vide medical clearance to help estab-lish the state of your physical andemotional health.

What Are the Screening Require-ments? Thorough background screen-ings are conducted on all prospectivefoster families, including Abuse Reg-istry, local criminal and federal criminalclearances (fingerprinting). Backgroundscreenings and child abuse clearancesare required for all household members.

What Are the Financial Require-ments? While you don’t have to berich to be a foster parent, you musthave adequate income to meet youown family’s needs. You can either ownyour home or rent. Foster parents aregiven stipends called “board rates” forthe substitute care they provide; theamount of this varies by the age of thechild. However, the monthly boardrate you will receive is not income.During the home study process, youwill be asked to show proof of incomeand financial stability.

What About My Marital Status?Foster parents can be single, married,divorced or in a domestic partnership.

How Do I Know When I’mReady? You will know you are readywhen your life and home are stable.“Stable” means that you are not aboutto move and you are not having finan-cial, marital, physical or emotional diffi-culties. Your home must be in goodcondition and you must be ready tocommit to 36 hours of pre-servicetraining (if you’re married, both par-

ents must attend). Foster parenting im-pacts the entire family; therefore, every-one in your home should be supportiveof your decision.

You will know you are ready whenyour life and home are stable. “Stable”means that you are not about to moveand you are not having financial, mari-tal, physical or emotional difficulties.Your home must be in good conditionand you must be ready to commit to36 hours of pre-service training (ifyou’re married, both parents must at-tend). Foster parenting impacts theentire family; therefore, everyone inyour home should be supportive ofyour decision.

You will know you are ready whenyour life and home are stable. “Stable”means that you are not about to moveand you are not having financial, mari-tal, physical or emotional difficulties.Your home must be in good conditionand you must be ready to commit to 36hours of pre-service training (if you’remarried, both parents must attend).Foster parenting impacts the entire fam-ily; therefore, everyone in your homeshould be supportive of your decision.

For information on how youcan help foster children in Pasco andPinellas Counties, call the EckerdRecruitment Line at 1-866-233-0790. (See news brief on page 6).


Little Owl Learning Academy(LOLA) broke ground on its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly childcare facilityin Trinity’s Foxwood Commerce Parkin November. The facility, which is setto open in Summer 2015, will servefamilies across the Tampa Bay area.LOLA will provide childcare for chil-dren from 6 months to VPK, and be-fore- and after-school programs forchildren ages 5-12. In addition, the

facility will bring a number of newjobs to the community, with morethan 20 childcare positions to be filled.

Other unique features of LOLAinclude state-of-the-art touchscreenlearning centers, and high-end securitywith keyless entry to the front doorand outdoor corridor and cameras inevery classroom. The facility will alsoserve healthy meals with minimallyprocessed ingredients, and utilize

recycled materials for curriculum-based projects.

LOLA will be the only facility inPasco County to follow the nationallyrecognized Mother Goose Time™curriculum, which is uniquely de-signed to support a child’s socio-emo-tional, physical and cognitivedevelopment. In conjunction withthis curriculum, which meets Florida’sstandards for preschool curriculum,LOLA will focus on nutritional aware-

ness and sustainability, with childrenlearning through hands-on experi-ences, such as tending to the facility’sorganic garden.

LOLA is currently enrollingstudents for Summer 2015 andwill be offering a Grand Openingtuition special of 30% off the firstmonth’s tuition and 10% offmonths two through six. Tuitionwill be competitive with otherchildcare facilities in the area.

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal ChurchEvents

Sundays, 8 AM & 10 AM––HolyEucharist and Mass, music and Sun-day school

Mon.–Fri., 9 AM–2 PM––Church Thrift Shop (on churchgrounds) is open and offers gentlyused clothing, small appliances, house-hold items, shoes and more; 1/2 pricesale held 1st full week each month.Call 727-846-1378 or 849-4330 forinformation.

2nd Mon., Monthly––CardParty/Salad Luncheon: Doors openat 10:30 AM; lunch at noon. Call Es-ther Harris (816-3930) to reserve atable for cards.

2nd Sat., Monthly––The “AngelsLeft Behind” – widows and widowersof the church – get together for din-ner. Call Doris Jenkins at 727-937-0039 for information.

Sat., Feb. 28, 11:30 AM––FashionShow from the Thrift Shop Boutique;catered lunch served; door prizes andbasket raffle. Tickets are $15 each.

Ash Wednesday - Holy Eucharistand Imposition of Ashes at Noon andLenten Services - Each Wednesday at 5

p.m. - Evening Prayer and Stations ofthe Cross, followed by Souper Supperand Lenten Program.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church islocated one block east of U.S. 19 offGulf Dr. at 5326 Charles St. in NewPort Richey. Find more information atwww.ststephen-episcopal.com. [email protected], or call the churchoffice, 727-849-4330, for information.

LIADO Meetings &Membership Drive

Mar. 17 ––LIADO’s (“Le Italo-Americane Di Oggi” or “The Italian-American Women of Today”) meetingin Dunedin in the Conmy Center atOur Lady of Lourdes (750 San Sal-vador Drive, Dunedin) on March 17also is a membership drive and isLIADO’s spring potluck event.

Feb. 24 & Mar. 24 ––LIADO NewPort Richey meetings held at theCommunity Congregational Church at6533 Circle Blvd., New Port Richey.(See San Gennaro Festa article onpage 30.)

Call for Volunteers and GiftSponsors

Sat., Mar. 21, 10 AM–4PM––New England Day at CARESRao Musunuru M.D. Enrichment

Center, at 12417 Clock Tower Pkwy.in Hudson will feature New Englandregional foods, music and entertain-ment! Admission will be $5 and in-cludes a cup-a-chowdah for the first300 people. Other specialty foods suchas dynamites and baked beans withbrown bread will be available for pur-chase. People will be encouraged tomix and mingle at social tables set forMaine, Massachusetts, New Hamp-shire, Vermont, Connecticut andRhode Island! Anyone interested involunteering or sponsoring doorprizes, please contact John Dalomba at727-863-6868.

Pasco County Animal Shelter Offers1/2 Price Adoptions in February!

Adoption fee includesspay/neuter, vaccines and microchip!Pasco Animal Services is located at19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’Lakes. Call 813-929-1212 or 727-834-3216.

HOG DOG DAYSat., Feb. 28, 11 AM–1 PM––Tail

Wagon Adoption Vehicle will be atHarley-Davidson of New Port Richey,5817 S.R. 54 in New Port Richey. Alladoptions are 1/2 off on this day too!

The children from St. Thomas Aquinas Early Childhood Center donate"Boxes of Love" to the residents of Consulate Health Care of New Port

Richey for Valentine's Day. A school tradition for 5 years.

“Calendar”Continued from page 5


Christina says that with the helpof their manager Brianna, they arefully staffed with top-notch employ-ees. With a fresh crew, they haveworked hard for good rapport, mak-ing sure to create a family atmospherethat makes everyone happy, from thestaff to the diners. They revamped thedécor and Giuseppe made the menuhis own by bringing his own Sicilianrecipes and using only the freshestingredients.

Your food is made-to-order atVolo Di Ragazzi’s because Giusepperefuses to settle on anything less thanfresh food. It is well worth waiting acouple of minutes longer! Giuseppemakes his own dough and a savory,slightly sweet sauce from scratch.Their house dressing is made fromscratch – even their bread crumbs fortheir meatballs are made from theirown homemade bread.

Because your food is made whenyou order it you can ask for your foodjust the way you want it. If you wantto add lemon to your made-to-orderAlfredo sauce, all you have to do isask! Do you love cheese in the crust of

your pizza? Giuseppe will add it rightafter he hand tosses your dough; justlet your waiter know. If you’ve neverhad Volo Di Ragazzi’s ChickenMarsala, I recommend it. It’s madewith an imported Marsala wine thatmakes for a flavorful sauce. Like allentrees, it’s served with your choiceof pasta and soup or salad.

Christina says that their vegetablelasagna gets rave reviews even frommeat lovers, and is a great lower car-bohydrate alternative. It’s made ofeggplant, spinach, zucchini, summersquash, and mushrooms layered inmozzarella Parmesan cheese, tomatosauce and a bit of Alfredo sauce.Giuseppe’s cousin has been training inthe kitchen and has created a versionof chicken wings that he seasons,bakes, and then fries to perfection. Hecan double bake them if customers areon a gluten-free diet or prefer themthat way. You can also always ask forgluten free pasta at Volo Di Ragazzi’s.

Ed and Joann Pasco come toVolo Di Ragazzi’s every time they can.Joann says, “It’s the best Italianrestaurant in all of Pasco County.Brianna knows exactly what I orderedlast time. Tonight I’m having a can-noli too, because my neighbor who

was from Sicily use to make cannolisand hers were the best in the world. Iwanted to get one as good as thatagain so I ordered it here.”

Volo Di Ragazzi’s Italian Restau-rant and Pizzeria has monthly specialsthat make it easy to try new authenticItalian food. Listening to howChristina and Giuseppe test and then

decide on their new specials made mymouth water. In February they arefeaturing Chicken Farcitto, breadedchicken cutlet wrapped with ham, pro-volone, and spinach and then servedwith a Marsala sauce. The seafoodspecial for the month is shrimp andscallops in Marsala sauce. Their home-made sangria changes weekly and

“Volo Di Ragazzi’s”Continued from page 1

Owners Christina and Giuseppe Volo have made Florida their new home afterhaving three successful restaurants up north.


Christina often has customers sharetheir favorite sangria recipes for her tomake (and many times even nameafter them!). Just like Volo DiRagazzi’s caters to your taste buds,they also make sure they have a varietyof drinks options available. They havebeer and wine to pair with your mealand wine-based liquors can be mixedto make delicious martinis, mojitosand margaritas.

Shannon Lewis and John Ross ofPalm Harbor say that Volo DiRagazzi’s is the best Italian they’veever had, and they’ve traveled around

to find the best. John says,“We’ve tried just about every-thing. Tonight I’m having thechicken asparagus. When I or-dered the ravioli it was sobeautifully plated I had to takea picture of it. They take pride in theirfood. There are no small portions.Tonight I upgraded my side salad to abeautiful Greek salad that is huge. Thestaff is very personable, and they re-member customers. The whole team isobsessed with customer service. Theyare doing such a great job soon they’llbe having a line out the door here!”

Find out for yourself thechanges everyone’s talking about atVolo Di Ragazzi’s. Visit Giuseppe,Christina and Brianna at Volo DiRagazzi’s Italian Restaurant andPizzeria located at 7119 SR 54 inthe Pasco Square Shopping Plaza(next to Bealls and Toast) on the

corner of SR 54 and Rowan Road.To see more pictures of their tanta-lizing food visit the website atwww.ragazzispizzeria.com or theirFacebook page: Volo Di Ragazzi’sItalian Ristorante & Pizzeria. Youcan call Brianna at 727-816-9733to make reservations.

The Chicken Marsala’s sauce is so divinethat it beckons to be soaked up by

Giuseppe’s fresh baked bread.

Whether you like thin crust or stuffed crust, Giuseppe hand tossesyour pizza to order in true Sicilian style at Volo Di Ragazzi’s.

February's Chicken Farcitto is lightlybreaded with ham and provolone

wrapped inside.


acupuncture, cosmetic acupunctureand even cold laser fat reduction ther-apy.

Patients love the new downtownspace with its modern New York loftappeal and its impeccably clean, yetcozy treatment rooms. The spaciouswaiting area establishes a peaceful,stress-free atmosphere, and as always,the Maharajh staff is professional, at-tentive and friendly.

Owners, Dr. Lisa Maharajh,DOM, AP and David Maharajh, Med-ical Herbalist, have always had a pas-sion for helping people. They havecreated a practice that focuses on edu-cating people and creating healthieroptions when it comes to health care.Dr. Lisa has been practicing for morethan eight years and has extensivetraining in Functional Medicine with agroup call the A4M (American Acad-emy of Anti-Aging Medicine). Bothshe and Dr. Laura Kowal, DOM, APattended East West College of NaturalMedicine in Sarasota for seven yearsand earned a Masters degree in Orien-tal Medicine.

The doctors at Maharajh

Acupuncture are well trained in hor-mone balancing and diagnosing thy-roid conditions using the most recentnatural medical therapies, includingSaliva and Blood Testing, along withthe medically proven process ofAcupuncture, which stimulates specificacupuncture points in your body toeliminate any blockages and increasecirculation so your body can heal. In-stead of covering or disguising symp-toms, acupuncture is aimed ateliminating the problems and creatinga healthier body overall. Acupuncturehas been medically proven to relievepain symptoms in your back, head,and extremities, ease the effect of aller-gies, balance your hormonal system,and even help with migraines, anxiety,arthritis, women’s health and many,many more. It’s not all about needleseither, although they don’t hurt at all.They can also use magnets, cuppingand lasers if necessary.

If you’re on the fence aboutacupuncture, you should think aboutmaking an appointment for a free con-sultation! It’s a great opportunity tofind out if acupuncture may be foryou. During this appointment, theycan also check to see if your insurancecovers acupuncture treatments, which

they often do, as the doctors are listedas Primary Care Physicians.

Open House on March 21st!Another great option is to come

meet the entire Maharajh Acupunc-ture & Herb Shoppe staff at theiropen house!

Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe will be host an Open Houseon Saturday, March 21st, 10 a.m. until1 p.m., and everyone is urged to comeand bring a friend! Drs. Maharajh and

Kowal will be on hand to talk abouttheir upcoming lecture series, whichwill be a wonderful opportunity forpeople to learn about acupuncture andoriental medicine. Additionally, DavidMaharajh will be speaking about thesafety and importance of using herbsas medicine instead of harsh, and oftenunnecessary, chemicals.

Many people turn to EasternMedicine when Western Medicine hasfailed them. This happens when pa-tients can’t find relief from chronic

“Maharajh”Continued from page 1

Dr. Laura Kowal, David Maharajh & Dr. Lisa Maharajh welcome you to visit Maharajh Acupuncture & Herb Shoppe


pain, or when their doctors don’t haveany non-invasive answers.

Dr. Lisa says, “Many people cometo me as a last resort after suffering formany years. I don’t want to be the lastresort, I want to be the first resort!”She adds, “I want to be the first per-son that they call because I can treatthem and I believe I can treat thembetter.”

Once people learn about whatacupuncture can do for them, and ex-perience the results, they are im-pressed. Patient Mark Rexroat said, “Ihighly recommend MaharajhAcupuncture. I am thankful to havemade a connection with them at thispoint in my life. My journey withthem has been nothing but good, Iwas skeptical about acupuncture atfirst, but not anymore.”

During their upcoming educa-tional lecture series, which will happenonce a month at their office, guestswill be able to learn more about Ori-ental Medicine and find more ways tolive a cleaner, healthier lifestyle.

The Herb ShoppeThe professionals at Maharajh

Acupuncture are dedicated to helpingpeople live healthier lives, and their

goal is to treat the cause of the condi-tion so that it doesn’t return, insteadof covering the condition with chemi-cals that only mask the problem.

David says, “At our herbal phar-macy we are tailor making each pre-scription to fit you specifically. Wehave two doctors of Oriental Medicinehere and I’ve been trained by theAHG (American Herbalists Guild).”

Herbal remedies have beenaround for centuries, and for goodreason. They work and they’re a safealternative. More and more, medica-tions are being removed from theshelves because they’re found to beunfit. This is not the case with herbalremedies, and each one is given withknowledge, experience and the utmostcare.

Whether you’re looking for some-thing safe to give your children foranxiety or ADD, or you are interestedin natural hormone replacement ther-apy, David, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Laura areready to help you feel your very best.

Karen Larsen said, “I have beenvery pleased with their services, in-cluding natural hormone replacement,natural digestive supplements, andlaser-like lipo. I have lost over 11inches in 3 weeks!”

Laser-Like Lipo Gets Results!Maharajh Acupuncture is offering

an amazing solution for people whohave tried changing their diet, addedexercise to their routine, but were stillnot getting results. Their Laser-LikeLipo is a non-invasive procedure thatuses a cold laser on the skin, openingup and essentially detoxing the fat cellsinside. This allows your body to natu-rally break down, and the best part isthat it’s pain-free, quick, easy and evenaffordable. The Laser-Like Lipo canhelp with things like reducing fat,eliminating “muffin-tops,” and “tuck-ing” away chin fat.

Lyssia Roussel says of Dr. Lisa,“She is the best! I highly recommendher to everyone I know. If you arelooking for alternate natural ways tosolve your problems, she is the onethat makes it happen. She is super pas-sionate and really wants to help you.”

Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe is in a beautiful, new location.The doctors and staff are genuinelydedicated to helping patients find anatural path to wellness and healthcare. Be proactive and make an ap-pointment for your free consultationtoday.

Maharajh Acupuncture & HerbShoppe’s new location is in Down-town New Port Richey at 5805Main Street! Mark your calendarfor the Grand Opening on March21st. Maharajh Acupuncture &Herb Shoppe’s hours are: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Mon. & Wed.; 10 a.m.–7 p.m. on Tues. & Thurs.; 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on Fri. and Sat.; closed onSun. For more information, visitwww.maharajhacupuncture.com, or“Like” them Facebook!


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