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table of contents November 2016

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

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TEAM BIOS

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5 WOWS OF GREATNESS

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FINANCIAL ADVICE

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THE YOGA CORNER

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YOUR BUSINESS:

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HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

TIPS & TRENDS

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SPIRITUAL

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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EPPERSON: A NEW ERA

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LOCAL CLUB NEWS

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CHAMBER RIBBON

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WHAT'S NEW WITH THE FLU

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LETTER FROM the editor

chemicals of a unique kind. The brain's response to gratitude is to activate a reward center, one specifically targeted at boosting our bonds with other people. It rewards you, makes you more inclined to want to feel this feeling again, and makes you feel attached to others at the same time. Gratitude, for the brain, is a really social emotion.

2. Your anxiety and depression symptoms may lesson

STEPHANIE COSTOLO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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ttention Residents of Wesley Chapel and New Tampa:

Immediately after reading this magazine (cover to cover, please and thank you), put it down somewhere safe (you don’t want to lose that list of events!) and get out a pen and paper. It’s time to make your shopping list for Thanksgiving festivities! I don’t recommend using your phone to make this list; it’s far too likely you’ll get lost in the land of Facebook meanderings, email reminders and how-manysteps-I’ve-taken tracking apps. A simple pen and paper will be more efficient for this mission. If you don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, you should still make your shopping list and GO NOW. Go before the grocery stores turn into complete chaos-fi lled aisles of people searching for pumpkin spice, and the department stores turn into the miles long cash register lines of people waiting to pay for stuff that they hope their friends and family members actually like. Just go now. Consider this your PSA, and if you need me, I will likely

be found in the wine aisle. Don’t judge me.

On a serious note, perhaps consider picking up a few extra items this year and donating them to a local food pantry. Doing good things for those who can never repay us gives us all those nice feel-good feelings, so it’s a winwin all around!

Let’s talk about being thankful.

Turns out, there’s a reason our grandparents always told us to “count your blessings.”

Here are six ways gratitude affects your brain, taken from the article 6 Ways Gratitude Affects Your Brain at Bustle.com, which cites the studies supporting these claims within it.

1. Your brain floods with reward chemicals Basically, a brain that is experiencing gratitude, specifically gratitude focused on a specific person — i.e. thanking other people for their behavior towards you, rather than thanking fate in general for not killing you this year — is flooded with positive

According to a 2012 Chinese study reported in Psychology Today, keeping a daily gratitude journal had some interesting effects on people suffering from anxiety and depression. The anxious slept better, which helped lessen some of their symptoms.

The depressives experienced even more positive changes: overall, they slept better too, but even if they didn't, their depressive symptoms were still rated as better on regular mood tests. So it's good for calming the anxious and for boosting the moods of the depressed — possibly, in the latter case, because it's a challenge to negative thought patterns, which can be a core component of serious depression.

3. Your Hypothalamus works better Gratitude does something quite peculiar to the brain's system: it activates the hypothalamus.

Not one of the most glamorous parts of the brain, but a seriously important one. The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating all kinds of bodily functions, including hunger, sleep, body temperature, metabolism, and how the body grows. It's one of the body's control centers, and gratitude seems to motivate it to excel.

4. You’re more resistant to stress The GGSC has collected studies showing that people who are grateful recover more quickly from horribly stressful stuff.

5. You fall asleep more easily Given the effects of gratitude on

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the hypothalamus, it's not entirely surprising that the gratitude-fi lled brain might fi nd it easier to slip into normal, natural sleep than one that is not feeling thankful.

It's been shown to help people with chronic pain too: a study of adults suffering from serious neuromuscular disorders found that the gratitude exercises made them sleep more and wake feeling "refreshed." You don't have to be suffering from an illness to benefit: LiveScience reports that a 2013 study showed grateful people fall asleep more easily, possibly because of the knock-on effects of stress reduction and better limbic system function.

6. You experience more positive emotions overall A famous 2002 study on gratitude conducted by Robert A. Emmons and his colleagues showed that regularly grateful people seemed to have a host of more positive neurological traits overall: they were "more empathetic, forgiving, helpful, and supportive" than those who didn't engage in gratitude, and also "tend to experience positive emotions more often." Emmons and his colleagues believe that the mechanisms of gratitude depend on the prefrontal cortex, which is one of the places we form memories.

It's been suggested that this means grateful people literally "train" their prefrontal cortex to retain positive information and reject negative stuff over their lives. The result? More happiness.

So, there you have it… shop now, and infuse as much gratitude into your daily life as possible.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving for those who celebrate, and for those who don’t, have a wonderful November!

You can fi nd the article used within this letter at www.bustle. com/articles/123590-6-waysgratitude-affects-your-brain.

Thorpe, JR. "6 Ways Gratitude Affects Your Brain." 6 Ways Gratitude Affects Your Brain.

N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Oct. 2016.

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team bios STEPHANIE COSTOLO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Driven and passionate, Stephanie’s strengths lie in marrying day-to-day strategies with the bigger picture.

As a lover of both business and psychology, she weaves those worlds together naturally. She is an Air Force veteran, has a BS in Behavioral Science and in Dec. will earn a Masters Degree in Entrepreneurship in Applied Technologies from USF.

PATTI SMITH ADVISOR

Patti Smith brings over 24 years of experience in advertising and publishing. She contributes to the team her insight and knows how to think out of the box . When Patti isn't busy helping others, she spends time with her beautiful daughter Loryn.

JESSICA BROWNING ASSOCIATE

Jessica Browning is a Michigan native who moved to Wesley Chapel in 2013. She is a lover of people and all things outdoors and enjoys helping local business owners grow their companies.

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SUSAN GULASH ART DIRECTOR

Susan Gulash is a creative individual who loves the complete design process - from research to conception to completion. She has over 13 years experience in graphic/web design, and is the owner of Gulash Graphics. She attended and graduated from IRSC & USF. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two girls.

RANDI FREMUTH ASSISTANT EDITOR

Randi is experienced in teaching secondary English education and non-profit/outreach programming.

She is an Illinois-native, but recently bought a farm in Michigan and has been trying her hand at homesteading with her wonderfully patient husband and two energetic daughters.

PAT GUSTAS ASSOCIATE

Pat, a native of Northwest Indiana calls Wesley Chapel her home for the past three years. She owned her own business for 35 years and was an Ad Junct teacher at the local community college. Pat and her husband now enjoy life and their four young grandchildren. As a Resident Magazine sales associate, Pat enjoys meeting local business people and helping them grow their successes.

BOB THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPHER

Bob is thrilled to bring his passion for photography to Resident Magazine. He shoots for magazines and corporations as well as local businesses. By last count he has photographed over 40,000 people in his 23 years as a photographer! He is a dad, husband, proud Rotarian, musician, emcee, and is excited to play a part in the growth of Wesley Chapel and New Tampa.

HEATHER MORALES EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Heather Morales grew up in Nevada but always promised herself she would live near the beach. A Florida resident of more than 10 years now, she still can’t get enough of the ocean and spends her free time on the water paddle boarding.

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FI NAN CIAL

ADVICE What may be a more important consideration for investors than who is the new president is whether we enter the election and post-election season with a great deal of uncertainty about policy direction.

The impact on specific market sectors

Will the Election Impact

Markets and Investments?

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hat drives the stock market? Quite often, it is fundamental factors such as the strength of the economy and its impact on corporate profits. At other times it is affected, at least in the short term, by external factors that can upend investor expectations and drive markets in a positive or negative direction.

One of the most obvious external factors that might come into play for markets this year is the upcoming presidential election.

This is the kind of election year that has some built-in market uncertainty. It marks the end of the second term for President Barack Obama, which means that a new occupant will sit in the Oval Office in January 2017.

Regardless of who wins, the leadership transition will likely result in some policy changes in the near future.

Dealing with uncertainty This election season has been marked by unusual twists. In the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, a longtime party stalwart, faced a surprisingly difficult challenge before earning the nomination for the chance to become the country’s fi rst woman president. On the Republican side, Donald Trump, a celebrity newcomer to the party captured the nomination, overcoming a number of more experienced politicians.

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Even without these twists, it isn’t uncommon for the stock market to exhibit a degree of volatility in the run-up to an election, at least until the likely outcome is clearer.

One of the key issues that could affect markets is the possibility that control of the White House could change to a different party.

According to an analysis by the Ameriprise Investment Research Group, the potential for such a change tends to increase stock market volatility. This can be particularly true in the fi nal weeks leading up to the election.

Investors should be prepared for circumstances where the “noise” generated by the campaign contributes to market fluctuations.

Is history a guide?

Other data may provide clues as to what to expect in the markets.

According to Standard & Poor’s, since 1900, U.S. stocks have declined by an average of 1.2 percent in the eighth year of a presidential term. There are two points of caution with this statistic: 1.

There are a limited number of times when this circumstance has occurred.

2.

The last time it happened, in 2008, we were in the midst of the Great Recession.

The markets were down 41 percent that year, which dramatically changed the average return for this specific measurement.

Although it’s speculative to try and predict the outcome of the election and all of the policy implications each party would impose, the result of the election is likely to influence key industries. Among the sectors of the market that could be affected in different ways are: •

Healthcare – what is the future of the Affordable Care Act and the general direction of health insurance coverage in the U.S.?

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Energy – will production of fossil fuels continue to be encouraged, or will greater emphasis be put on alternative energy sources?

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Security – how will the defense budget be affected given the increased focus on global security?

It’s about more than the president It’s true that our president has tremendous influence in the direction our country takes.

However, it’s important to remember that there are many others who play a role in making policy that can affect the investment environment. These include members of Congress (many who are also up for

election this year), local and state legislators, Federal regulators and other officials. For example, the Federal Reserve controls monetary policy, which includes monitoring inflation and the Federal interest rates. Politicians have limited to no influence over policy decisions made by the Fed. Also, keep in mind that the presidential election doesn’t have the same impact over U.S. markets as it once did. External events, many of which are overseas, increasingly affect the markets, and are often out of the control of elected officials. These events include natural disasters, terrorist attacks, fi nancial crises and the fi nancial results of publicly held companies.

What this means for your fi nances While it’s natural to think about the impact of the election on your investments, it’s only one factor.

Stay attuned to the bigger picture of your long-term goals. Review your portfolio diversification and risk tolerance with a fi nancial advisor for an objective perspective on your fi nancial situation.

Lauren Hopper is a Financial Advisor with Mclendon & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She offers fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 16 years. You may contact her at lauren.s.hopper@ampf.com.

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n the October edition of know is that USF CONNECT Resident Magazine we runs educational seminars wrapped up the hottest trend throughout the year to help not in entrepreneurship; the Lean only USF students but also local Startup, which helps individuals entrepreneurs. The speakers better develop start-up companies. they bring in high level CEOs This month we are discussing the or knowledge experts who teach key resources in Tampa Bay that companies things like how to every business owner, large or build a team, assistance with legal small, needs to know! In business, advice and how to raise capital, the ability to rely on a strong among other things. The best core of advisors, mentors and thing about these seminars is they fellow business owners can be the are completely free and anyone in difference in obtaining success the community can take them! To or falling short. This article sign up for their events check out will be an introductory guide to their website online. understand how you can build your support network in Tampa Another great resource is Tampa Bay. Bay Wave. The Wave is an incubator and co-working space One of my favorite quotes about designed to help entrepreneurs success is from Robert Collier. build, launch, and grow breakout He said, “Success is the sum of tech businesses in Tampa Bay. small efforts repeated day in and They offer an accelerator program day out.” Building these habits for companies looking for a set are the key to long-term success system to help them grow. In and one of the most important that program you gain training habits is continuous education. for business basics as well as USF CONNECT is a great place mentorship and office space in to get started in building this which to develop your idea. If habit for business owners. USF you are a tech company, the Wave CONNECT is the business and could be the ideal place for you. economic development initiative Check out their website for more of University of South Florida information.

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This publicly funded organization help they have it, if you just creates a positive foundation for want fellow entrepreneurs to be the development and growth of around, they have it. Getting existing and emerging businesses in a productive and supportive in Florida. The FSBDC provides environment can make all the experienced business leaders in difference so I encourage you to a free consulting capacity for reach out and find what you are any business in Florida. They looking for. For comments and can provide you the expert questions, or to receive a quote guidance you need to take your on business consultation services business to the next level. To find please email jrbusinesscorner@ more details on what types of gmail.com. consulting and training they offer, follow up for more details on their website.

Overall these are just a few of the resources in Tampa Bay, but these three can offer tremendous value for any small business.

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NOVEMBER 1 MONTHLY BUSINESS BREAKFAST Time: 7:30am - 9:15am Location: Pasco Hernando State College (PHSC)Porter Campus 2727 Mansfield Boulevard Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Cost: Chamber Members: $15.00 in advanced (register on line by 3:00 p.m. Friday)or $20.00 Walk-ins for this event are very limited- please register!

Non- Members: $20.00 THYROID, CALCIUM AND HORMONE DISORDERS AFFECTING METABOLISM: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Time: 12pm Location: Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel Health & Wellness Center Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 2700 Healing way, Wesley Chapel Cost: Free and open to the public. Lunch provided. Register at FHWesleyChapel.org/Events or 813-929-5432.

NOVEMBER 2 MARTINEZ LAW, P.A. RIBBON CUTTING Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: 2635 Windguard Cir. Ste. 101, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Cost: This event is free to attend Page 10 | November 2016

WIREGRASS RANCHERS KIDS CLUB Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: The Shops at Wiregrass Cost: This event is free to attend NOVEMBER 3 S.G.D. COMMUNICATIONS INC. RIBBON CUTTING Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: 5854 Argerian Dr. Suite 101, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Cost: This event is free to attend OASIS PREGNANCY CARE CENTERS WESLEY CHAPEL EXPANSION OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: 5854 Argerian Dr., Suite 103, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 Cost: This event is free to attend PARKS LINCOLN OF TAMPA RIBBON CUTTING Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Location: Parks Lincoln of Tampa, 10505 N Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 Cost: This event is free to attend

NOVEMBER 5 FRESH MARKET AT WIREGRASS Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: The Shops at Wiregrass Cost: This event is free to attend PIONEER FLORIDA MUSEUM PRESENTSTHE RICHARD F. LOCKEY ANTIQUE TOOL COLLECTION Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523 Cost: This event is free for Chamber members to attend NOVEMBER 6 HEARTS FOR HOSPICE 5K BENEFITING GULFSIDE HOSPICE Time: 7:30am - 11:00pm Location: To Be Announced visit www.HeartsforHospice5K. org Cost: Adult - $25 Student (11-College) $15 Children (0-10) - $10 NOVEMBER 7 BAY DERMATOLOGY COSMETIC EVENT Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: 2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd., Suite 120A, Wesley

Chapel, FL 33544 Cost: This event is free to attend.

Please RSVP to 866-967-3376 NOVEMBER 9 HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS PRESENTED BY PALMS PHARMACY Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: 17008 Palm Pointe Dr., Tampa, FL 33647 Cost: This event is free to attend.

Limited seating- Please RSVP to info@thepalmspharmacy.com NOVEMBER 10 2016 CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AWARDS Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, 5811 Tampa Palms Blvd., Tampa, Fl 33647 Cost: $60 per person, $500 Corporate Table (Includes Corporate logo placement at event- seats 8) NOVEMBER 12DECEMBER 31 SYMPHONY IN LIGHTS TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA'S ARRIVAL PRESENTED BY CALATLANTIC HOMES Time: 5:00pm Location:The Shops at Wiregrass Cost: This event is free to attend

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NOVEMBER 12DECEMBER 24 SANTA VISITS AND PHOTOS Time: 5:00pm Location: The Shops at Wiregrass Cost: Depends on photo packages

MONTHLY COFFEE SOCIAL Time: 8:00am - 9:00pm Location: Wesley Chapel Chamber Cost: Free Coffee

NETWORKING ON THE NINES Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm NOVEMBER 14 Location: Lake Jovita Golf & DECEMBER 23 Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd.

COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES Dade City, FL 33525Cost: Time: 6:15am - 8:15pm $22.50 per person which includes 9 holes of golf and a Location: The Shops at golf cart.

Wiregrass Cost: Free to attend. Please visit NOVEMBER 16 - 20 theshopsatwiregrass.com to view FALL FAIR the list of performances for each Time: Wed, Thurs & Fri: night.

5:00pm - 10:00pm Sat & Sun: 1:00pm - 10:00pm NOVEMBER 15 Location: The Shops at GET DOWN TO BUSINESS Wiregrass EXPO & LUNCH Cost: Armbands: $20.00 per Time: 11:00am - 2:30pm person, Tickets: $1.25 each or 18 or $20.00. Rides take 3-4 Location: Saddlebrook Resort tickets each.

Cost: General Admission $50 One ticket to event, VIP $80 One ticket to event plus Personal NOVEMBER 19 Assessment & one ticket to VIP RACE FOR A PLACE Speaker Meet and Greet Table PRESENTED BY SHAPES $1000, One table of 10 at the AND ADVISOR MAGAZINE event, Name/ Logo recognition Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm at event, 1/2 page color ad in program.

Location: Cory Lake Isles Cost: Use the promo code: "Shapes" for a $5 discount when registering.

MACY'S FAMILY DAY PARADE Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Location: The Shops at Wiregrass Cost: This event is free to attend NOVEMBER 23 MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION AT CHAMBER OFFICE Time: 9:00am - 9:30am Location: Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce office Conference Room Cost: FREE NOVEMBER 24 2016 WIREGRASS WOBBLE TURKEY TROT Time: 7:00am - 10:00pm Location: The Brass Tap at the Shops at Wiregrass Cost: Registration fee is $30. To register, visit wiregrasswobbleturkeytrot.com

children in Pasco County on its waiting list for a big brother or big sister. Adult mentors are needed and may choose between several programs.

DECEMBER 1-24 HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP Time:December 1 - 23: 5pm - 9pm, December 24: 10am 5pm Location: Provided by local area non-profit organizations in the JCPenney Courtyard.

DECEMBER 2 PRAY AS YOU ARE...STAY IN YOUR CAR Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Atonement Lutheran Church, 29617 S.R. 54, Wesley Chapel Cost: This event is free to attend. For more information, please visit discoveralc.com or call 813-973-2211.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS ORIENTATION/ TRAINING EVENTS Time: 5:30pm Location: Wesley Chapel Honda Wesley Chapel : 27750 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Wesley Chapel, 33544 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay has more than 50

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LOCAL CLUB NEWS

GFWC woman's club gfwcwomansclubnewtampa.com

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club participated in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer on September 24th in Tampa.

Our club raised a total of $1,600 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

We also enjoyed the SuperHero 5K, Walk & Stroller Roll on October 15th in Safety Harbor. This fun event helped abused and neglected children in the area by benefitting Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay.

Are you looking to give back to your community and meet other ladies who are working to make the world a better place through volunteer service?

The GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club is made up of women in the community who meet monthly and work with numerous charitable organizations to better the lives of others. Our regular meetings are held the second Monday evening of the month and the majority of our volunteer events are held on the weekends. Please contact pr@gfwcnewtampajuniors.org or visit www.gfwcnewtampajuniors.org for more information.

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facebook.com/RotaryClubOfNewTampa/ Twitter@NewTampaRotary For more information, visit www.newtamparotary.org/ The Rotary Club of New Tampa’s membership represents a cross-section of the community’s business and professional men and women. Membership in the Rotary Club of New Tampa provides the opportunity to become connected to the community, work with others in addressing community needs and interacting with other professionals in the community. New members are welcome. Club meetings are held Fridays at 7:00a.m. at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club.

Speaker Scedule for November 2016

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Date

Speaker

Topic

Nov 4

Paul C. Trash

Chairman and CEO Tampa Bay Times/Times Publishing Company

Nov 11

Dr. Susan MacManus

USF: Political analyst for WFLA NewsChannel 8 (Tampa NBC affiliate) will provide post election point of view.

Nov 18

Darren Hall, Ft. Knox Security

Nov 25

No meeting

President of Ft Knox Security. He will discuss aspects of identity theft, fraud, as well as tested procedures to enhance personal safety.

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THEThe STORY OF GREG LENNERS & Shops at Wiregrass

BY RANDI FREMUTH

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hh, The Shops at Wiregrass.

For many of the residents of Wesley Chapel and New Tampa, this outdoor mall is a central point in our commute from one end of Bruce B Downs to the other.

It’s a meeting location for business lunches, dates and nights out with the family. We all have our ‘go-to’ spot--the restaurant or particular bench in which we find our friends and family most often. With the ever-present development of the land surrounding The Shops at Wiregrass, what will that area look like in 10 more years? New developments are already in the works for the location.

In the last 8 years, it has grown from having just a JC Penney to housing over 60 upscale shops, over 20 dining options and offers local events, such as The Fresh Market, the Ranchers Kids Club and Symphony in Lights.

This family-friendly center also offers a spa, a children’s play area, a fitness gym specializing in interval training and even a train for the kids. You could spend an entire day shopping, lounging, and dining at The Shops at Wiregrass.

These shops didn’t just appear out of thin air, though. It has taken careful planning, a major commitment and certain know-how in order to build it into the booming business it is today. One of the masterminds behind the huge growth and success of The Shops at Wiregrass is General Manager, Greg Lenners.

His energetic, jovial demeanor was instantly contagious as he took us on a tour of the property in the golf cart; describing what the new developments would be and where they would be located. Something many don’t know about Lenners is that he won the Leukemia &

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Lymphoma Society’s Man of the Year award in 2011 for raising about $88,000 in 10 weeks and his wife, Stacie, won Woman of the Year in 2013 when she raised around $40,000 in 10 weeks. During that 3-year partnership (2011-2013) they were able to help in raising approximately $150,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Resident magazine sat down with Lenners to get the scoop on what brought him to The Shops at Wiregrass, what activities fill his days and what’s happening with the new and exciting developments at The Shops at Wiregrass.

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year in high school. So, he completed his senior year and had to go back during the summer to Fort Leonard Wood to finish his training. Seven weeks into it, his unit received notice to go to Afghanistan. He was the youngest person in his unit. He’s back now and is currently a recruit in the Las Vegas police academy.

RM: What do you enjoy reading?

RM (Resident Magazine): We’d like to get to know the man behind all of this success. Tell us about your family.

GL (Greg Lenners): I'm very proud of my wife, Stacie. When we moved here from California she worked in the banking industry. She took time off work to put our son through high school; he had just started 9th grade. As he was attending school, she got involved with the PTA and ended up being president of it. Then, when he graduated she returned to the banking industry and now works with Centennial Bank as a portfolio manager for SBA loans.

GL: My son, Zach is in the Army National Guard and will finish up his six years in February of 2017.

When he was 17 he came to us and said he wanted to enlist. He attended boot camp between his junior and senior year of high school and did basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He then returned home so he could finish his senior

GL: The Wall Street Journal and the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). It’s a worldwide organization that every mall and every strip center belongs to. They have a lot of publications and they always have something interesting.

RM: What is your passion?

GL: When I'm not busy, I like to tinker on my truck. I’ve been a car guy since I was young. I own a ‘54 Chevy truck that has flames on it.

You can't miss it.

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RM: What does a typical day look like for you?

GL: In the morning, I'll workout with the elliptical and weights.

When I come in to work, I catch up on some emails. I'll also walk around the mall to make sure everything is in order. Once a week I'll walk with our housekeeping team and maintenance team to nitpick on various things around the center. We also plan and strategize for what's coming up.

On a daily basis, I oversee the operations at the shopping center. With the assistance of my local team, I basically built the budget from the ground up for the shopping center. I have an accounting team in our corporate office that also helps, but I'm at the property every day, so I know what's going on here. I literally build it, present it, and go from there. I've done that every year for the last 17 years. In a nutshell, building, maintaining, and protecting the asset, that's what I do.

RM: How would you describe your management style at The Shops at Wiregrass?

GL: As the General Manager I do a little bit of everything. I have general knowledge of all aspects of the property, whether it’s maintenance, housekeeping or marketing. I don't claim to be one expert of any particular thing so that's why I rely purely on my staff.

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I have four members of management that report directly to me, and they're the experts. For example, I have a specialty-leasing manager who does a phenomenal job of leasing all of the temporary leases. I have a marketing director who does all of the marketing for the mall and events. We all work as a team and we wouldn’t be as successful if it weren’t for all of their hard work, dedication, and talents. I guess you could say that I am just the conductor.

RM: What life experiences have helped guide and lead you to your current success as a General Manager of such a major shopping center?

GL: A turning point for me was when I got to know the manager at one of the malls while I was a store manager. After we met, I was then transferred to another mall to manage one of the flagship stores.

By then, this mall manager was promoted to regional vice president, and they were looking for an assistant general manager. He came to the store and tried to recruit me. I didn’t realize it at first, but he came in a couple of times and he finally said, ‘If you're ever interested in this position, give us a call.’ I called and left a message for the general manager who held that position at the time. They returned my call and one of the sales people at the store I managed answered the phone, took the message, and never told me Page 16 | November 2016

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about it. Three weeks went by and I thought they weren't interested in me. I thought that was the reason why they didn't call back. My wife kept saying, ‘Just call them back. Just call them back.’ So, I made that one call and told them I wanted to follow up. He said, ‘I'm so glad you called.

We were getting ready to move on to someone else, another gentleman.

Can you interview?’

GL: Retail is an ever-evolving, ever-changing business. They've been talking about the Amazons of the world, the Internet online shopping for years, and it's starting to come to fruition. That's one of the main reasons as to why you see a lot of these indoor malls across the United States closing. You have to keep evolving, keep listening to your customers, and you need to pay attention to what the demographic around you is doing. Look at your household incomes and try to match your merchandise to what your customers want to buy. Be able to understand who your shopper is.

That was a turning point for me. I just picked up the phone and decided to do a follow-up call. It was the turning point that It is also about the experience! changed my life.

After previously opening another shopping center in Southern California, when it came to The Shops at Wiregrass, I thought I was done. I got the call to open up The Shops at Wiregrass and I initially turned it down. They said, ‘you have to check it out. It's a great market.

There are some exciting things happening here. You have to come out.’ So I decided to go out and look at it. The only thing built at the time was JC Penney, so I had to paint this picture of what was going to happen, of what it would look like. I fell in love with it right then. It was the best decision I have ever made.

RM: Do you feel the online shopping world affects your business? How do you handle this demand for ‘right now’ shopping?

The Shops at Wiregrass offers a wonderful environment to visit with families, friends as well as to have numerous events. You certainly can’t do that online! We are always

evaluating as to what works and what doesn’t.

RM: What can you tell us about the new developments at The Shops at Wiregrass?

GM: The already whopping 642,000 square foot property will feature an additional 120,000 square feet of leasable space. Half of this new development will belong to a possible specialty grocery store and a dinner-style theater, which will house 10 to 12 movie screens.

The other 60,000 square feet will include various retail shops and additional dining options.

An apartment complex with 150 apartments is also in the works. We are waiting on the environmental permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. As soon as we receive the permit, building will begin immediately.

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Wesley Chapel residents can expect the opening of this new site as early as Spring of 2018.

RM: What events should we know about?

GL: Symphony in Lights is our largest event of the year and it runs every night starting November 12th. We're on our 8th year and it has become a tradition. The Fresh Market is every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, and then every 1st Saturday from November – January, because of all of the other holiday events that go on. Every first Wednesday of the month we have our kids’ events—Wiregrass

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Wednesdays for the Ranchers Kids Club. It’s probably the largest kids club in our entire portfolio and it’s great! We average around 300- 400 kids every time we have the show.

That’s been a tremendous hit and Mr. Tommy has been a big part of that. We’re known for having these types of events.

RM: With all of the excitement and new development happening at the mall, let’s talk parking. Is there anything happening with the parking situation?

GL: We’re looking at a couple of things. We know it’s always been tight in the front of the parking lot.

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try to get people to park toward the back. It’s a little-known secret that when you park on the upper level of that garage, you just go right down those stairs (or elevator) and you’re right next to all of the stores and restaurants. It’s just a quick hike.

RM: There are some rumblings that the mall might be up for sale or lease soon. What should the public know about that?

GL: Our company, Forest City Realty Trust, has gone through a lot of conversions lately. Earlier this year, they converted to a REIT—a real estate investment trust. The next move they’re looking at—it’s not certain yet but they’re exploring—is to divest the retail portion of the portfolio. Forest City owns office, residential, and retail. The reason for the possible change is because it was very confusing for the investors.

They weren’t sure what kind of business we were in. Not to say they’re going to do it, they are just exploring. It’s not just us; it’s all 14 of our malls in the portfolio. By the first quarter of 2017, they’re hoping to make a decision on which direction to go.

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RM: If there were to be a sale, how would that affect the customers who enjoy the mall currently?

GL: You won’t see any change whatsoever. It will just be behind the scenes. For example, the new development we’re working on is still full speed ahead. Forest City has done a great job at managing the asset, but who knows, it may actually unlock some new opportunities from an overall new ownership perspective because you have a new, fresh eye on it. You just never know. The customers won’t be affected by it though; it will be business as usual.

Customers of The Shops at Wiregrass are grateful Greg Lenners took the leap when he did. It started with one shop, but he could visualize so much more. He has built the business from the ground up and surrounded himself with a remarkable team. In just 8 years through hard work, persistence, and a belief in himself—and a slight nudging from his wife—he has helped to build a beautiful shopping center and has aided in the growth and development of the Wesley Chapel area.

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5 WOWS

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Can Wesley Chapel Get There?

hen you travel around the world and see all the great communities which have been created, you see a definite pattern to their greatness. When talking about these communities to others you begin to hear an unsolicited ‘wow’ response over and over again. I call these the Five WOWs of greatness.

Amazingly, you almost never hear ‘wows’ when talking about ‘bedroom’ communities which have been built on the premise that retail malls and gated enclaves are the ultimate achievement of ‘greatness’.

These are important additions to comfortable living, but in the final analysis ‘bedroom’ communities are where people go to sleep and innovation goes to die. That’s why every bedroom community begins to look exactly the same. When traveling around Florida, it is not difficult to see all the communities that have succumbed to this notion of suburbia and are already in the late stages of decay and obsolescence. Beyond the WOWs I have identified five MAGNETs. People are not just in awe of these communities, they are strangely attracted to go there, to be there, to live there, to thrive there.

Wesley Chapel is a good community, but let me propose that ‘good’ is sometimes the enemy of ‘great’. There is an ‘old shoe’ aspect to getting comfortable and complacent, while the flood waters of obscurity rob the citizenry of the very vitality of life that takes our common human experience to greater heights. So let me start with the one WOW that has made the greatest difference in the greatness of stellar communities: Education. Education is done well in Wesley Chapel, but it is not why people would ever come here, or be especially drawn to being here. The greatness of America was, and always has been, the bedrock of our greatness in the world and it was totally built on our commitment to universal education. It was not natural resources, it was not transportation, it was not a dominant military…it was the clear and unvarnished commitment that education be the birthright of every citizen.

the BEST educational system in the State. Yes, that means becoming Number 1 in every aspect of what a great educational system should be. Highest graduation rate, greatest success rate of students after graduation (through tracking), greatest percentage of students who achieve a college degree, highest scores in the State on Science and Math proficiency tests, recognition in national journals as the Best of the Best, just for a start. How is this possible? It starts with vision and courage. They say that without Vision, the people will perish. So here goes. Twenty percent of every graduating class within five years will graduate with a diploma and a Two-year Associates Degree. The Degrees may be in the following fields: Nursing, Respiratory therapy, Criminology, Accounting, Business, IT, Computer Programming, Coding, Communications, Advertising, Telemarketing, Retail Marketing, Real Estate, Data Specialists, Office workers, Insurance, etc. With these advanced programs will come greater community involvement and shared ownership of the education process. Student internships will further the partnership of school and economic development initiatives. Students will be well on their way to earning a Bachelor’s Degree with housing costs and fees absorbed by getting the first two years under their belt and will also now have the means to earn wages while finishing their final two years.

a vacant house, they’ve all been purchased to get their kids into the Wesley Chapel School system.

Unemployment is approaching zero because so many companies are relocating into the area to take advantage of the higher skill level of workers and opportunities for their employees to get a good education for their children.

“I live in Wesley Chapel”. “Wow, you have those great schools, I’m impressed. I wish my kids had gone to schools like that.” Hard to find

Wesley Chapel, A Great Community.

Once this WOW is implemented the other WOWs and MAGNETS quickly come into play and Wesley Chapel becomes the Greatest and most advanced community in the State and perhaps the wider world will be watching.

Now that’s economic development that will change the world and make Wesley Chapel the Magnet for educators around the State and around the World, who will want to come and find out how they can make it happen back home. So, attention administrators, educators, community college executives, business leaders, chambers of commerce and those with resources, you will now be able to change the future for the good of all and those changes will have permanent effects for generations to come.

Dennis Proux

My proposal for making Wesley Chapel the greatest community in Florida: make Wesley Chapel

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TH E YO GA CO R N E R

for flexibility, strengthens and tones muscles, quiets the mind, but in the twenty years I had been practicing by then, I had never witnessed such a miraculous result. And so it can be done.

STAND UP STRAIGHT! W ho heard Stand Up Straight from one or both parents growing up? I heard don’t slouch and I say look up to my son. What is your version: suck it in, keep your head up, lean back, chin up?

In yoga, standing straight or Tadasana (Tada meaning Mountain and asana meaning Pose) may seem simple, but Mountain Pose may be the most important pose given that it is the foundation for all of the standing postures. Standing is like breathing, no one thinks about how to do it, “it” just happens. However, how you stand may be causing your head to extend forward, tight shoulders to creep up toward the ears, lower back to arch, and weight primarily to fall to one side of the body. Although these issues may occur as negligible today, chronic misalignment can gradually cause painful problems, digestive issues, migraines, and more illness, where even the simplest pose like Tadasana is a challenge. The mind, body and breath work against years of conditioning to compensate for misalignments.

This is where yoga can help.

Meet John. John is an elderly gentleman who had back surgery more than a decade ago. Two years following the surgery, his Page 22 | November 2016

Standing is how we present ourselves to the world.

Mountain Pose offers stability, groundedness, confidence, and a sense of standing for yourself.

Standing is you being you at your you-ist!

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Lift out of the hips

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• Give it a try. Record these instructions into your audio App • on your phone. Stand with your • eyes closed and listen to your voice instruct you to stand as only you can.

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torso began to bend forward just slightly enough to notice, • but day-to-day, not bad enough • to be too concerned about. He went to a variety of specialist, • but no one and nothing he did stopped the progression. A couple months ago, John began a yoga practice that includes private weekly sessions with me and a daily practice we designed to suit his needs and schedule. At nearly a 90-degree bend and 13 years of mal-conditioning his body, John’s goal is to stand up straight!

Tadasana!

Stand with your feet parallel and hip-width apart Close your eyes Inhale and press down with the feet Firm through your inner thighs

STAND TALL STAND PROUD BE THE SUPERYOU THAT YOU ARE! Kim Thompson Author and Owner

Wellcome OM Studio for Yoga & Wellness

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John’s primary care physician referred him to me and in a discussion with the doctor, informed me that not only did John not have any pain, he had no medical concerns or conditions that should inhibit him from standing. Determined, John stopped using his rolling walker after his second yoga session. Stay tuned!

Out of the hundreds of amazing teachers I have had, one shines in my memory. She was 60 years old and shared with the class that she used to be hunch-backed. Having to use a cane to walk by the age of 50, she started yoga and had been practicing consistently ever since. She stood straight, proud and relaxed and I would never have known she had had that issue. Yoga reduces stress, allows FOR RATES & INFO CALL: 813-422-5551 | WWW.RESIDENTMAGAZINE.NET

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Healthy

holidays without adding on pounds.”

There’s no charge for the program, it’s one of the perks of HWC membership.

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ith food-centered festivities and celebrations quickly filling your calendar, it’s easy to see how the season for overloading your plate can become the season of underutilizing your gym membership.

The experts at the Health & Wellness Center at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (HWC) understand the dilemma and are here to help you traverse the pitfalls of potluck parties without worrying about your waistline.

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Don’t skip meals. It can set up for overeating later.

Stick to your normal eating pattern.

6. Give yourself permission.

Indulge, but don’t overindulge. Compromise on what you will splurge on.

Choose the yummy dessert, skip the latte.

7. Don’t punish yourself. It’s just one meal. If you made a not-so-great choice yesterday, realign with a positive mindset and aim to make healthier choices today.

8. Take the lead. Bring a lowcalorie dish to the potluck party, or stash some healthy treats in your purse to snack on later.

9. Work the room. At parties, mingle away from the buffet table to keep tasty temptations out of reach.

10. Reward yourself. When you achieve your goal, celebrate.

your eating behaviors into the new year,” Megen advises.

Need more inspiration? Just come see the folks at the Health & Wellness Center. Take a tour.

“Depriving yourself is no way to They are located in the Wellness diet and no way to celebrate,” said Plaza on the campus of Florida Megen Erwine, HWC Registered Hospital Wesley Chapel. If you Dietitian Nutritionist, “we are like what you see, you can join here to help, to encourage, and to with half off the enrollment fee motivate.” Think longer term. “By through December 31, 2016. For successfully sticking to a healthy more information, call the HWC nutrition plan over the holidays, at (813) 929-5252. you’ll find it easier to improve

10 Tips for a Healthier Holiday 1. Make a plan. Set a goal to maintain your weight over the holidays. Weigh in before Thanksgiving and weigh out on New Year’s Day. 2. Write it down. Start a food log and keep track of everything you eat. It creates great awareness and may inspire better food choices.

3. Keep moving. Aim for daily activity. Schedule time “Our focus is: maintain, don’t on your calendar for gym gain,” said Jerry Cox, HWC or home workouts. Enlist a Fitness & Programs Manager. friend to help you keep your “This year the HWC has dates. developed an easy-to-follow 4. Drink plenty of water. It nutrition and fitness plan to will help you fill more full challenge members to get throughout the day. through the feasting season Page 24 | November 2016

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S P I R I T U A L strengthens faith, the heart, and the immune/endocrine system.

People who are grateful give more of themselves and their resources.

We begin to see the good in people and that moves us to be compassionate. And so much more.

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ejoice in the Lord, always, “Hey you! Give thanks!” Likewise, I again I say rejoice!” end your day as your rest your (Philippians 4:4) head on your pillow and give thanks for anything that comes It’s that time of year, isn’t it? to mind. Going to sleep giving We give thanks. We even have thanks is a spiritually and a marvelous day set aside to physically healthy practice—and do just that. It is, hands down, can make you see the zzzzzzzzs my absolute favorite holiday— faster.

Thanksgiving.

People who give thanks are I’ve thought a lot about giving more grateful for the small and thanks over the years. What big gifts of life. The breeze follows represents all sorts of that suddenly appears—it gets combined resources. Where I can, noticed. The hug from a friend I’ll note them. from church—noticed. When you live from a place of gratitude, Giving thanks is good for us. life looks different. There’s It’s good for us, not just for our plenty that’s wrong with the spirits—well proven, but for our world, but our hearts, minds, whole selves. Those who start the and souls do not have to be day giving thanks begin with a infected by such things. There is sense of joy, despite what’s going an immunization. It’s up to us to on around them. Counting decide to take it. blessings isn’t some hokey assignment, but anchors a deep People who live grateful lives are abiding place where we are strong more patient by nature. We are and blessed. calmer in stressful situations.

We are kind, even when we don’t Start the day giving thanks. want to be but know it’s for the Wake up, stretch your body, then good. think of three things for which you are thankful. If you cannot We see the bad moment for what remember to do that, put a sticky it is: just a bad moment that will note on your mirror that says, pass. Giving thanks regularly

We can learn gratitude. It’s an intentional attitude adjustment.

Gratitude Attitude? When we make ourselves see blessings, we can’t help but feel better. One study said that just the thought of being more grateful makes us become more grateful. Smiling when we don’t feel like it makes us feel better and more grateful.

It’s Thanksgiving time. As we journey through these days, let’s not jump to Christmas so fast. Be grateful for now, be grateful for those around us, for where we live, and how we live--that we can be at a grocery store in five minutes;

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that we have a vehicle and can fill its tank with gasoline; that our children go to school; that we can worship in freedom. So many things that we take for granted.

Let’s not do that anymore.

Be intentional about gratitude.

We’re all the better for it.

Have a beautiful holiday, and rejoice always!

Rev. Laurie Palmer Pastor St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 5340 Primrose Lake Circle Tampa, FL 33647 813-513-8822

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Epperson A New Era of Innovation

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By Minnie Torres

esley Chapel is on the rise! Epperson, a new community, will be the first to feature an incredible, transformative amenity to the Pasco County area. A Metro Lagoon by Crystal Lagoons!

Wesley Chapel will be the first in the United States to have a lagoon of this magnitude. Homeowners will have an opportunity to live a coastal lifestyle just steps away from their front door.

Epperson will be the first community in the United States to feature a Crystal Lagoon. The 7.5-acre, blue water lagoon will be used for any sport that is not motorized. It will provide the residents with breathtaking views and will elevate the community bringing the best of the coastline inland. The bottom of the lagoon will have a lining and Page 26 | November 2016

will have fewer chemicals than a backyard pool. The water quality of the Metro Lagoon by Crystal Lagoons will be monitored remotely from Chile. If at any time an area of the lagoon is not clean, they will inject a small amount of chemicals in that area to clear it up. You will be able to enjoy your day, whether it is kayaking, canoeing, sail boating, or swimming.

The tranquil piece of landscape in Pasco County, Wesley Chapel, was in the Epperson family for three generations, and the site was originally used for crops and livestock. Today, the designated area for economic and development growth will be the new home to many residents.

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Metro Development Group, shared some insight into the new Epperson Community in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Metro will be building two new communities.

One will be called Epperson and the other will be Mirada. They will be located between SR 54 and SR 52 on Curley Road, directly across the street from Watergrass Elementary School. These new communities will provide an infrastructure built on the fastest Internet and WiFi speeds in the nation.

The first community to be built is Epperson. It will feature amenities like ULTRAFI and a lagoon. ULTRAFI, created

by Metro Development Group and exclusive to many of its Metro Places Communities, is the first and only residential environment where every home is a Smart Home and every resident enjoys the fastest at-home and

community-wide internet speeds in North America. With up to 1 Gigabit of speed, it will be possible to play, watch, game, surf and stream by the Lagoon, on the trails, and inside your home without delays or disruptions.

The first phase of the development is clearing the land first for home sites and preparing the lots for the builders. The model homes will be ready as early as Spring 2017, and prices of homes will begin in the mid $200s. Focus groups will participate in sharing their opinions on prices, grocery stores, restaurants, and homes.

There may even be a school built between both communities.

For more information on other communities built by Metro Development Group, go to metroplaces.com and for further details on Epperson, please visit epperson.metroplaces.com.

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hospitalized, needing ICU care, or even dying when we get the flu.

We are more prone to getting ear infections, sinus infections, and pneumonia. Most of us recover from the flu, but for many, these So what do you do if you get the flu or think you have the flu? Rest, symptoms can be severe and come on incredibly quickly, so drink lots of fluids, take care of it's important to get medical care yourself, and go see your doctor.

Most physician offices have flu early in the illness to help prevent these complications. testing, so you can find out in 15 minutes if you indeed have the flu.

I hope this information has given If you test positive for the flu, you a better understanding of your physician can prescribe an anti-viral medication to help you the flu, its prevention, and its treatment. It’s important to have recover faster and help prevent complications. These medications respect for this illness to prevent complications. Remember, as are most effective if started physicians, we are here to help, within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. answer your questions, and care for you and your family this flu One of the greatest benefits of the season. flu vaccine is that it decreases the Dr. Jose Jimenez risk of hospitalization by 71-78% Small World across all ages. The influenza virus Pediatrics makes us very susceptible to other 2527 Winguard infections because it lowers our Circle, Suite 102 Wesley Chapel, FL defenses in multiple ways. This is 33544 why we are more at risk for being that match, and there is signicant evidence that there is some antibody protection against the strains that don't match.

What's New with the Flu?

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BY DR. JOSE JIMENEZ

all is rapidly approaching.

This means the flu season is right at our doorstep again.

It's important to protect ourselves and our loved ones. We can begin with the basics. Good hand washing, coughing away from others, and staying home when we are sick. Never underestimate the effectiveness of seemingly simple actions.

only have been 3% effective over the last 3 years.

The flu shot, or the injectable version of the u vaccine, was 63% effective in preventing the flu last year. Let's dig a little deeper into what this number means. Most childhood vaccines are over 90% effective because of something called "herd immunity". This means the fact The next step we can take is that almost all children are vaccinating ourselves and our vaccinated makes it much less children. It's best to get the flu likely that they are carrying a vaccine as early as possible because particular bacteria or virus that it takes 2 weeks for the antibody can infect others. In other words, response to take effect. Getting these microorganisms just do not the vaccine early is especially circulate in our communities to important in those most at risk, nearly the same extent as they did such as the elderly, those with before vaccines. The result of so chronic illnesses, and children. much skepticism existing with If your child is 8 years old or the flu vaccine, is that it becomes younger and it is their first time a self-fullling prophecy. With a receiving the flu vaccine, he or she large percentage of us not getting will need a second "booster" dose vaccinated, it means more of us one month later for the vaccine to will become infected and the be effective. Remember, infants virus circulates more freely in our less than 6 months old are not communities. able to receive the flu vaccine. It's important that everyone in their Another major reason the flu family and their caretakers be vaccine is "only" 63% effective is vaccinated against the flu in order that in order to give the vaccine to protect these young infants manufacturers time to produce best. enough flu vaccines for the entire population, the CDC's So what is the real scoop about ACIP (Advisory Committee on the flu vaccine? As a pediatrician, Immunization Practices) must I receive many questions from predict which flu strains parents about the flu vaccine every will be circulating the following year. Their main concern this flu season. Many times one or year is that the CDC has recently two of the vaccine strains do not recommended the use of the match the flu viruses. Even if FluMist, the live intranasal version this is the case, the flu vaccine of the vaccine, be discontinued. is still recommended because it The FluMist has been found to will protect you against the stains

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PET & CHILD OF THE MONTH

MAKAYLA, MADISON & PIG

Pig was adopted into our family a year ago when she was only 6 weeks old. We were at the Song and Dance Studio when one of the dance moms brought a litter of kittens in trying to get them homes. Our family fell in love with the sweet, loveable cat they named pig. We couldn't imagine our family without her.

Makayla is reading up a storm in 3rd grade and enjoying spending time with her friends. Madison is a 6th grader who is loving being homeschooled, and going to Dr. John Long Middle for Band.

Would you like for your pet or child to be featured in our Pet & Kid of the Month section? If so, please send us 2-7 sentences about your pet or child along with a high resolution image to editorial@residentmagazine.net by the 15th of each month.

BOOKS OF THE MONTH

The Woman in Cabin

by Ruth Ware In this tightly wound, enthralling story reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s works, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins.

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Home (Myron Bolitar Series #11)

Woman of God

by Harlan Coben

Ten years after the high-profile kidnapping of two young boys, only one returns home in Harlan Coben’s next gripping thriller, that was published in September 2016.

by James Patterson The world is watching as massive crowds gather in Rome, waiting for news of a new pope, one who promises to be unlike any other in history. It's a turning point that may change the Church forever.

Think Better, Live Better: A Victorious Life Begins in Your Mind

by Joel Osteen

Your mind has incredible power over your success or failure.

THINK BETTER, LIVE BETTER offers a simple yet lifechanging strategy for erasing the thoughts that keep you down and reprogramming your mind with positive thinking to reach a new level of victory.

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