The menu is filled with an array of authentic dishes including customer favorites: the Chicken Enchiladas and the Del Rey Burrito. Other crowd pleasers include the combination platters where you can taste a variety of cuisine. Of course, the celebrated chips & salsa always leave you wanting more! To wash it all down, make sure you have a glass of their delicious, homemade Sangria.

The Salazar’s and staff of Carmelita’s believe in their product and are dedicated to doing their very best to satisfy their many customers through quality food and outstanding service!

Carmelita’s is located at 8526 Old CR 54 in New Port Richey, with hours Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 AM-9:30 PM, Fridays & Saturdays, 11:00 AM-10:00 PM. Visit their website at www.Carmelitas.net or call 727-376-4800, for more information.

Reserve Your Space Now for Music Camp This Summer

They are, admittedly, “band geeks” from their teenage years. Barbara & Kevin Abendroth, owners of Music Matters in Trinity, have always taken great pleasure in music and instruments. In 2000, the couple owned and operated four piano and organ shops throughout Tampa Bay, and they taught lessons to Seniors.  After six years, they developed their greatest idea! Barbara & Kevin closed their businesses and moved to the Trinity area, where they embraced their passion for music and teaching families the art.

“We have been in the music business since we were teenagers. We understand the benefits of having music in our lives, and we take great satisfaction getting kids and adults involved in playing music. We hope it will make a difference in their lives, too,” Kevin explains.

To more than 3,000 students from the area over the last six years, and to the 400 currently enrolled, music really does matter! There are 30 instructors who teach students of all ages how to play instruments, read music and grow in their talent! Music Matters has a 15-station computer lab for interactive participation by the students to supplement the teacher’s lessons. They also utilize 17 studios with glass doors where parents can observe their child’s lesson with qualified professional. There is also a comfortable waiting area, complete with a coffee bar, plasma televisions, luxury chairs and WiFi. However, each student is different.

This summer, Music Matters plays host to various fun and educational camps and classes for most every age. “MusiCamp” is an introduction to music and instruments. “Rock Band” is a class in which your child’s rock star dreams come true! “ShowTime” involves a focus on drama, while “PopCamp” emphasizes pop music, singing, and choreography. The teachers and their classes are professional and fun at all times!

Music Matters has a great selection of instruments & supplies at very affordable rates. Instrument rental options are also available.

Music Matters is located in the Grand Trinity Plaza at 4112 Little Rd, Trinity. Now is the time to enroll yourself or your children in one or more of the summer camp classes available, or in private/semiprivate lessons. For more information, call 727-834-8856, visit their website, www.musicmattersfl.com, or email info@musicmattersfl.com. In Trinity and the surrounding areas, Music Matters!

Whether it’s a time-consuming, one-time project, or you need ongoing support, Anything Office removes these burdens allowing you to focus on your business.

The titles administrative assistant, secretary, proofreader, bookkeeper and marketing support, encompass all that Anything Office provides. Their skillful staff administers support services via the internet, phone, fax, or in person; virtually anything you need, when you need it.

Anything Office is dedicated to becoming part of your team by learning your business. They do the necessary research to ensure each project is completed to your specifications, handling all responsibilities with the utmost confidentiality.

Imagine having the ability to put aside all the administrative duties that go along with owning and operating a business. Simply submit a request to Anything Office and have payables entered, billing completed, memos and letters drafted, databases populated, and relinquish the responsibilities of traditional office employment.

Anything Office can complete all of these jobs and more, while saving you time and money.

Give Cindy Petika, President of Anything Office your project and consider it done!

727-372-3312 | www.anythingoffice.com

A new combination, florist and boutique, located in the heart of Trinity, contains some of the most beautiful and unique floral and gift creations in all of West Tampa Bay!

Owner, Tracy Metzler, earned her diploma from South Florida School of Floral Design and now fulfilled a dream of operating her own shop as a venue for serving others. She is completely within her element, happy and content within the confines of her lovely store which bears the name of her beloved Chihuahua, Chloe.

As many as 20 artisans and craftsmen share their works through this adorable boutique, alongside Tracy’s fresh and silk one-of-a-kind floral arrangements. Hand-painted stemware, hand-crafted jewelry, decorative pillows, gift baskets, ornaments, paintings, and so much more are available to commemorate any occasion.

Tracy hand designs beautiful signature floral arrangements, perfect for that special someone! “I love creating something unique on a daily basis and making my customers happy,” Tracy confided.

And she is making her customers happy! She consistently donates her time, money and floral creations to local schools and organizations as a way of giving back to the community. Currently, Tracy and staff, have several projects in the works with Trinity Oaks Elementary and River Ridge High Schools- along with other local businesses- to involve children in floral arts & crafts projects at her boutique.

Please visit Chloe’s Creations at 8351 SR 54, Broedell Plaza, Suite 111, in Trinity. Although they are closed Sundays, the boutique is open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Tracy offers complimentary gift wrapping and local delivery of her floral arrangements and gift items.

Call 727-372-5522 for more information or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChloesCreationsFlorist.

You see, I never really had a home. I just did my best to survive. When a really nice person picked me up one day, they could see I had suffered an injury to my leg. It had been badly broken and healed back a little crooked. It was terribly painful all the time. The vet who examined me said I’d probably be in constant pain without surgery, but trying to fix the damage was going to lead to more pain and maybe complications, whatever that means. So, instead of fixing it, they removed the leg completely. So now, I only have three legs. Not a problem really. I’m learning to adapt just fine. I’m just a little nervous in my foster home right now, because the owner has two other dogs, and I think I’m crowding their space.

Don’t get me wrong. My current care-giver has been wonderful! I’ve gotten baths and been to Paw Wash Plus for a spa-day, of sorts. I have my own “house” [really, it’s just a doggie crate I call home], and I feel very safe and secure there most of the time. It’s just I would really love to be loved by someone who would call me their very own! I enjoy being a lap dog, but I like my space, and will give you yours, too.

It’s been said that I am a “sweetheart.” Well, if that means I’m a good girl with lots of love to give, then I guess that would be true. Yes, I am still adjusting to having three legs, but I’m doing well.  I just need to be a part of someone’s life in a forever home where I will feel safe and secure and most of all, be loved!

To meet me or better still, to adopt me, please call Paradise Pets Rescue in Windermere: 407/680-3999 or email info@paradise4petrescue.com.

With Lots of Puppy Love,

Rose

* Local contractor sponsoring No Roof Left Behind™ free roof give away for one

Tarpon Springs, Florida – The national No Roof Left Behind initiative has found sponsorship in Pinellas County. Local company, Arry’s Roofing, is now accepting nominations for the free roof on their website, www.ArrysRoofing.com.

There are a few conditions for the program. Nominees must own the home they are living in and be a resident of Pinellas County. Also, the free roof recipient must be current on his/her mortgage payments. Nominees will be accepted until July 19, 2013.  A team of local volunteers will review all the nominees and four will be selected as finalists.

The four finalists’ stories and photos will be displayed on Arry’s Roofing’s No Roof Left Behind homepage.  From August 2-September 6, 2013 the public will able to vote on the finalist they feel is most deserving.  The roof winner will be revealed online on September 9, 2013 and the installation celebration will be held shortly thereafter.

The Housh family is celebrating 23 years in the roofing industry. “We don’t just work in Pinellas County. We live here, shop here and have raised our families here. We wanted to let the community know just how important they are to us,” says Arry Housh, president of Arry’s Roofing.  “We have always been involved in community projects since we started our business. Giving away a free roof seemed like a logical way to do that, and this is a very creative way to get the community to join us.”

One of the most important things for the Arry’s Roofing family is community outreach. When a fellow contractor from Detroit, MI highlighted the No Roof Left Behind program as a way to thank communities for their support, Arry Housh knew it would be a great fit for the big hearted team at Arry’s Roofing. “We are just so excited about implementing a philanthropic program like this at home,” says Arry. “It is just a natural fit here in Pinellas County. We recognize that not everyone can afford to get his or her roof replaced. But having a secure roof overhead can bring peace of mind to a family in need.”

Other local businesses are asked to show their community appreciation as well.  “We think it’s a great way to rally the community together,” offers Matthew Housh, vice president of Arry’s Roofing. “That’s why we’re inviting other Pinellas County businesses to show support by way of donations. You don’t have to swing a hammer or even get dirty to help out. Just give us a call and we’ll find a place for you.”

For more information about Arry’s Roofing, their No Roof Left Behind program and interviews with Arry Housh or Matthew Housh, please call 727-938-4288 or visit www.ArrysRoofing.com.

Arry’s Roofing Services, Inc. | (727) 938-4288 | mhoush@arrysroofing.com

“We don’t only mow it, we grow it!” That is the motto of Standards Landscape Services and owner, John ‘Red’ Schwindt, who insists “Quality is our Standard.”

Red has a degree in Horticulture and with that, 25 years experience managing Florida lawns and landscapes. Licensed and insured, Red is a state-certified Pest Control Operator, which is a huge benefit to customers needing to safely eliminate pests from around their home.

Red and his team at Standards Landscape Services listen to their customers to determine their individual needs, and they are equipped to provide solutions no matter what the situation, commercial and residential.

Whether a client wants a one-time lawn & landscape makeover, monthly lawn services, plant bed maintenance, fertilizer and pest control management, irrigation service and repairs, mulching, rock installation, even pressure washing, Standards Landscape Services will handle the jobs beautifully!

To learn more about how Red and Standards Landscape Services can makeover your lawn this Spring, one call does it all: 727-376-4732, from 7:00AM-5:00PM, or visit their Facebook page.

A graduate of Countryside High School, St. Petersburg Junior College, and Eckerd College, David earned his Associate’s and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Administration. His specialty is building personal and business banking relationships, encompassing all aspects of financial transactions. He maintains an insurance license for fixed annuity and life insurance products and has access to investment, trust, small business, mortgage and commercial loan specialists, to facilitate the best financial solutions for his clients.

David’s team at Hancock Bank, an up and coming force in the Pasco, Pinellas Hillsborough markets, has ranked among the highest within the company in service, and is equipped to handle all aspects of personal and commercial checking and savings, mortgage and auto loans, as well as wealth & financial planning utilizing the latest in technology, or with a simple, old-fashioned, hometown touch!

David, Branch Operations Manager, Gabrielle Luchi, and Financial Services Associate, Eileen Peters, welcome everyone as guests in their home at Hancock Bank, and are dedicated to handling all financial needs with professionalism and expertise. It is all about relationship-building to this team and this company.

Eileen commented, “I am fortunate to meet so many wonderful people, each with their unique banking needs. Being able to help each one on an individual basis is very rewarding, always challenging, and never boring!”

David represents Hancock Bank as a proud member of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce, West Pasco Business Association and has proposed membership to Trinity Rotary, and Trinity Business Association.  He has been married to Jodie for 27 years, and they have two children, Steven (22) and Jennifer (13).

You are cordially invited to visit your local Hancock Bank located at 2914 Little Road in New Port Richey. Feel free to call David, Gabrielle or Eileen at 727-287-3142, with questions or for additional information about how they can assist you in reaching your financial goals and dreams!

These definitions describe the word in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary. However, you don’t have to be of the upper class for Posh Pools to turn the backyard of your home-or castle-into a personal oasis and haven of refuge!

Picture it:  Sparkling water rippling with reflections of sunlight; hypnotic, soothing sounds of a babbling waterfall splashing against smooth stones and pebbles; appetizing aromas of delectables being grilled in the outdoor great room; tumbling ice cubes hitting a glass as a refreshing cocktail is expertly mixed in the tiki bar.

Posh Pools of Florida can take your vision, create and develop practically any of your ideas into your own gorgeous reality! Local business owner and resident of Trinity, Cody Nichols, has maintained one simple motto since his business opened ten years ago: “We are in business to make a faithful friend, not a quick buck.”

This philosophy has served him well as Posh Pools has experienced a tremendous growth rate by maintaining a loyal customer base as Tampa Bay’s premier outdoor living company!

Although they specialize in pool renovation and repair, Posh Pools employs every aspect of professional expertise for backyard reconstruction and rejuvenation.  Licensed and insured, they do it all: Spa additions, custom waterfalls, tiki huts, outdoor kitchens, paving, as well as pool resurfacing, refinishing and remodeling.

Cody asks, “Do you want your backyard to be comprised mostly of someone else’s idea of a perfect pool? We believe if you are going to make an investment in a pool, it should be the focal point of your backyard and a conversation piece, as well. It is an extension of your home’s character and a reflection of your personal tastes.”

Create old-world elegance or contemporary style  through a variety of rich, vibrant colorsto suit your preference and accent your space with pool refinishes in Quartz, Marcite or Pebble, which are highly durable, aesthetically stunning and designed to resist chemical stains and blemishes.

Posh Pools can resurface your deck with acrylic, Tavertine, or thin pavers and coping in a variety of shapes, colors and styles to surround your pool or construct a lovely walkway throughout  your backyard oasis!

Outdoor kitchens are all the rage and can create a whole new entertainment center, adding a new dimension to your quality of life through healthy grilling and outdoor living, as well as adding value to your home.

“Our goal is to provide you with a one-stop pool and backyard renovation experience covering all aspects of the industry,” Cody explains. “We trust we can make your project a pleasant experience and be as straight-forward as possible.”

Pools and spas can be a great deal of work to maintain unless you engage the experts at Posh Pools to handle the pool and operating system maintenance from salt chlorination to quality heat pumps, pool pumps, gas heaters, filters, automatic controls and automated pool cleaners.

It does not matter whether you want to construct a new pool, renovate an older pool, resurface a deck or completely rejuvenate your backyard. Posh Pools and Outdoors incorporates everything you need to take the plunge and live happily ever after!

Posh Pools of Florida, Inc., “Your Outdoor Superstore” has two showrooms displaying all they have to offer. In Palm Harbor, they are located at 31515 US Hwy 19., and in Largo, visit 9445 Ulmerton Rd. For more information, peruse their website at www.poshpools.com, or call 727-547-1990.

Suncoast Waldorf School- Schooling the Head, Hands and Heart

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” Albert Einstein

Sparking the imaginations of young students every day are the teachers and staff of the Suncoast Waldorf School, in Palm Harbor. This private, non-traditional, educational institution follows the Waldorf philosophy of honoring the pace at which children develop, without exerting unnecessary pressures upon them as regularly seen in public schools. Scientist, and philosopher, Rudolph Steiner, relentlessly sought knowledge of the true nature of human beings, which he considered “Spiritual Science.” In 1919, he was asked if there was ”a way of educating children that would help them develop into human beings capable of bringing peace to the world.” Steiner’s answer was “yes”, at which time he was invited to lead this educational movement. Not long after, Waldorf Education was born!

Early Childhood Development is of the utmost importance at Suncoast Waldorf School, which accommodates students from kindergarten through eighth grade. “Kindergarten”, or the “Child’s Garden”, is far from lost at Suncoast Waldorf, where two mixed classes of children ages 3 ½-6 are allowed to play, grow and learn at a pace suited to their developing bodies. The colors of the rooms are warm, and the lights are natural and soft. Children have access to various hand-crafted toys and multi-textured objects to stimulate their young imaginations. Teachers share stories and fairy tales from memory, not books, keeping the tots engaged. They offer guidance toward acceptable social behaviors, while promoting a feeling of community spirit.

Students are enveloped in love and nurtured to learn at their own individual levels. An emphasis on creativity and imagination in play, arts, crafts, music and nature, allows young children the opportunity to evolve normally and enjoy discovering more about themselves and the world around them.

“Merrily We Meet” are play-group sessions that run weekly over the course of 13-15 weeks. These play-groups are open to mothers, fathers, grandparents, step-parents, nannies and caregivers to bring their infants and toddlers and experience a beautiful togetherness within the nurturing educational environment that is Suncoast Waldorf School.

”Windows into Waldorf”, their Open House, Saturday, February 9, at 9:00AM, is designed for visitors to experience all the school has to offer. Please RSVP to the school if planning to attend.

For more information about Suncoast Waldorf School, please visit their website, www.suncoastwaldorf.org, or call 727-786-8311. Suncoast Waldorf School is a non-profit corporation, and is not affiliated with any church or religious organization, nor does it discriminate on the basis of race, creed, or economic status. Suncoast Waldorf School is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.