LAND O’ LAKES . LUTZ . ODESSA
Vol. 3, Issue 5, May 2012
Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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The Business & Dining Magazine Directly Mailed To 20,000 Homes In Odessa, Lutz & Land O’ Lakes Areas This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Ashley Lakes, Ballantrae, Belle Meade, Calusa Trace, Canterbury, Cheval, Citrus Greens, Concord Station, Devonwood, Dolce Vita on Lake Keystone, Echo Lake, Farmington Village, Fern Glenn, Grey Hawk at Lake Polo, Heritage Harbor, Ivy Lake Estates, Keystone Groves, Keystone Manors, Keystone Reserve, Keystone Shores, Lake Charles, Lake Church, Lake Parker Estates, Lakeside Grove Estates, Northlake Village, Northbridge at Lake Pretty, Northton Groves, Oakstead, Orange Blossom Creek, Reflections, Steeple Chase, Stillwater, Stonegate, Suncoast Crossings, Suncoast Meadows, Swan Cove, The Eagles, Van Dyke Estates, Van Dyke Farms, Villa Rosa, Wyndham Lakes
Suncoast Pediatric Dentistry Provides Comprehensive Care for a Growing Child
Nothing Could Be Cooler Than A/C Specialists
By Jeff Berlinicke The shoes are large and hard to fill, but Tim Winston is fully prepared and enthusiastic as president of A/C Specialists, Inc., a family-owned air conditioning/heating company where knowledge, dedication to maintaining a good name and providing outstanding service is passed from generation to generation. Located in Tampa, A/C Specialists spends much of its time
working out of Odessa, Lutz and Land O’ Lakes. The full-service heating, ventilation and air-conditioning contractor services both residential and commercial customers. A/C Specialists services, sells and installs all major brands of air conditioning and heating products and is proud to be a Rheem® Recognized Top Contractor Every business, no matter how large or small, has a story that communicates its history and mission. The goal of A/C Specialists is simple – to maximize its customers’ comfort, health and energy savings. Two families have owned A/C Specialists since
1978. Dave Winston purchased the business in 1994 and has recently turned it over to his son, Tim. The company is in good hands since it already has its manager-in-waiting, Logan, who hasn’t yet reached his teens but who is already learning the ropes from his father and grandfather. A/C Specialists is a family-run business and it shows. Dave came up with the approach to customer serve that he delivers with sincerity and a lot of passion. “I believe in doing whatever it takes to please and serve our customers,” Dave says. “Sometimes that See “A/C Specialists” on page 32.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Editorial................................3 Calendar................................4 News Briefs...........................6 Rasmussen College.........10-11 Honoring Missing Man..12-13 Panda Hugs...................14-15 1-800-GOT-JUNK........16-17 Pacific Curbing..............18-19 Dr. Parveen S. Vahora.....22-23 Quantum Leap Farm......26-27
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Dr. Amanda Velazquez, D.M.D.
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tooth decay), which is very common in children. Many people don’t realize that tooth decay is an infection caused by bacteria that attacks the teeth. Proper care and preventative measures using the right tools and techniques can set the tone for a healthy mouth for a child’s entire life. Dr. Amanda is originally from Plant City and has a real passion for working with children. She says, “Kids just make you happy, and they make your day. It’s hugely rewarding because you get to watch them grow up.”
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Suncoast Pediatric Dentistry is a beautiful new dental practice that is located just off of S.R. 54 in Land O’ Lakes, just 1/2 mile east of the Suncoast Parkway, making it convenient to many surrounding areas including Trinity, Odessa, New Tampa and Lutz. Focused on providing children with excellent oral health care, Suncoast Pediatric Dentistry was created by a dentist who is dedicated to providing the best dental care to her patients, and to creating an environment
that is both friendly and accommodating to children and their families. “We focus on providing comprehensive care for a growing child to early adulthood, and we also provide dental care for those with special needs.” A mother herself (and with one on the way), Amanda Velazquez, D.M.D. or “Dr. Amanda” as she’s called by her patients, specializes in dentistry for young children (even infants), and children of all ages – even up into their college years. Dr. Amanda specializes in preventing and treating dental caries (also known as
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