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Vol. 30 • No. 8August 2010Florida’s Leading Newspaper For Active, Mature AdultsBeat the Heat and Stay Healthy This SummerThe smell of the barbecue grill, the sounds of children playing and the feel of warm sun on the skin are all signs of summer. With increased outdoor activities, there also comes a list of precautions you should take to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. “We know women are usually the caretakers of the family,” says Elizabeth Battaglino C

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Florida’s Leading Newspaper For Active, Mature Adults

Beat the Heat and Stay Healthy This Summer
The smell of the barbecue grill, the sounds of children playing and the feel of warm sun on the skin are all signs of summer. With increased outdoor activities, there also comes a list of precautions you should take to keep yourself and your family safe and healthy. “We know women are usually the caretakers of the family,” says Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, a registered nurse and executive director of HealthyWomen. “Summer brings lots of great opportunities for family fun, but also requires some special planning to keep kids and adults safe and healthy in the sun and heat.” Because exposure to the sun causes most of the skin changes associated with aging, protecting the skin from the sun is the single most important skin care practice you can adopt and impart to your children. Significant exposure to the sun will wrinkle and dry the skin. Uneven pigmentation — from freckles to small or large brown spots — is another side effect of frequent sunning. The most serious consequence of sun exposure is skin cancer. Most sun damage occurs before age 18, but skin cancer can take up to 20 or more years to develop. Children who experience just a few serious sunburns are believed to have an increased risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Protect children by applying sunscreen at least an hour before heading outside and frequently reapplying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Also have them play in the shade and wear protective clothing. Babies younger than 6 months should never be in direct sunlight and should always wear a hat and clothing that protects them from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat when you’re in the sun. These two simple steps can reduce your exposure to eye-damaging UV rays up to 18-fold. And, if you wear contacts, ask your eye care specialist about contact lenses with UV protection. Don’t forget your children and their eyes. If you are going to be in the sun, make sure your children are wearing hats that provide coverage. Use your stroller hood when out for a walk and pay attention to the sun’s direction. When out for a walk with your stroller, try to walk so that the sun hits your back. You may also want to consider purchasing children’s sunglasses. Before you start splashing, remember safety first. If you have kids visiting during the summer, make sure they know how to swim and never leave them unsupervised. There are many swimming programs and private instructors who can help kids learn to swim safely. Teach kids to take precautions before diving into the water. Make sure to read the safety and warning labels on all children’s toys, inner tubes and water wings so that you understand their safety capabilities. And remember to reapply sunscreen every few hours after being in the water. During the summer months, many people enjoy going for a picnic. Before packing your basket this summer, think about how long your food will be exposed to the outdoors. Avoid packing meat, dairy and egg products that may spoil if not kept cold. If you decide to bring these types of food products, pack

Protect Your Eyes

Limit Sun Exposure

Practice Water Safety

Food Safety

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them separate from each other in a cooler and keep the ice in a sealed container to avoid a soggy sandwich. Increase fluid intake as appropriate based on the weather. High temperatures or humidity outside, heated indoor air and high altitudes all cause you to need more fluids. When exercising, drink one cup of fluids every 15 minutes, advises Dr. Werner W.K. Hoeger, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at Boise State University. Add more for big events. If you’re going to be in a race or charity walk, make sure you drink enough to be

well hydrated the day before, Hoeger adds. Also, drink a glass of fluid, such as water or a sports drink, an hour before the event.

Stay Hydrated

Hot Cars
Even on a relatively mild day, the temperature inside your vehicle can quickly escalate. These temperatures can put both children and pets at risk for heat stroke, dehydration and even death. Never leave your child or pet unattended inside your car, even to run a quick errand. For your sun safety checklist, visit www.HealthyWomen.org/summersafety. For other health and wellness information, visit www.HealthyWomen. org.

Care Free Bathing is Just a Step Away
The demand for walk in bathtubs has increased over the years in both need and popularity. While a large number of people who use these baths are elderly, the tubs are great for people of all ages. While many men and women are now living longer, that also means they are living longer with a variety of age-related ailments. Osteoporosis, arthritis and aging in general can negatively affect the body’s natural movements. People affected by these conditions often have increasing difficulty getting in and out of standard bathtubs. A walk in bath allows for an easier way to have a nice soak or shower by simply opening a door and walking in. Once inside this type of bathtub, there is a seat to relax on and there is plenty of leg room provided for comfortable, safe and independent bathing. Often, these baths include safety features such as rails to hold on to, anti-slip floors and anti-slip seats- there are even hydrotherapy options available in case you would prefer to have a relaxing whirlpool soak. With so many options, it is easy to find a tub that is personalized to fit your needs. Lifestyle Remodeling is West Central Florida’s premier full service walk in bathtub specialist. Lifestyle Remodeling is locally owned and operated and are Florida State Certified General Contractors. As Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists, Lifestyle Remodeling can help one plan to live and remain in their homes safely, independently and comfortably. It allows one the pleasure of living in a familiar environment throughout one’s maturing years and the ability to enjoy the familiar daily rituals and the special events that enrich our lives. It means the reassurance of being able to call a house a “home” for a lifetime. Walk in bathtubs provide peace of mind. Installing one in your home will help ensure that you can continue your personal care routine independently for years to come in the safety and privacy of your own bathroom. These features are perfect for not only elderly men and women, but for anyone who has a disability that limits their range of motion, such as back pain, MS, or certain injuries. These tubs allow for independent, private and safe bathing for all ages. Not everyone who wants a walk in bathtub has a medical need. More and more people, young and old, simply enjoy the convenience of easily stepping in and out of bathtubs — especially people with balance issues. Even people without medical problems can slip and fall when getting in or out of the bath and walk in tubs increase safety and lessen the likelihood of such an accident for everyone. Lifestyle Remodeling is the trusted choice for anyone who wants to have a convenient, safe and independent bathing experience. Please call today for a free, no obligation in home consultation. (813) 448-3711. www. lifestyleremodeling.com.

graNdpareNts day Grandparents Day is officially celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. This year, the “official” day falls on Sept. 12. For many kids every day is Grandparents Day, as they now are living with their grandparents. In fact, 6.4 million grandparents nationwide have grandchildren under 18 living with them, according to the Census Bureau. For them, the big day is about more than just a keep-intouch phone call or fun outing. It is fitting, however, that the official flower for Grandparents Day is the Forget-me-not!

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Preventing Clutter Creep from Taking Over
Are they happy memories or household hazards? Maybe this would be a good time to clear out the clutter and make room to enjoy the truly precious things and their memories. A lifetime of possessions combined with stacks of magazines, newspapers and financial statements can easily overwhelm seniors and put them at risk for fires, falls and infestations. Primary clutter zones are the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, stairways and basements. Freezers containing expired food; medicine cabinets with old prescriptions causing confusion; storing magazines and papers under the bed creating a fire hazard; and using the basement as a catch-all contributing to potential rodent and mildew problems. All need to be addresses for their sake. If you’ve noticed these characteristics in your loved ones home, it’s another sign of clutter creep: piles of mail and unpaid bills, difficulty walking safely through the home, old food in the refrigerator, jammed closets and drawers, the results of compulsive shopping, or difficulty deciding whether to discard an item and becoming frustrated with the effort to organize. Getting rid of stuff is actually a two-step process that includes sorting and deciding on the one hand and disposing on the other. It may be the right thing to do, but convincing seniors can be a challenge. After all, at one time these possession meant something to them. Here are some strategies provided through Home Instead Senior Care: • Arrange and Cheer Small Victories: You’re helping your senior loved one to clear off a table. Celebrate that accomplishment together. • Conduct an “Experiment”: If your loved one has 150 empty margarine tub containers, suggest donating 50 of them to a school for a painting project. Making a point that some of their stuff has other uses for altruistic purposes helps them to let go and feel good about it. • Gently Approach the Idea of Health and Safety: Remind your loved ones that too much clutter can actually keep them from being safe in their own homes, which could jeopardize their ability to stay at home. For many seniors being able to remain at home is paramount. Help them anyway you can to make them feel secure at home. • Draft an Agreement: Make an agreement that you’ll box up unused clothing and tools. Carefully list what is in the box and track it for six months. If your loved one has either forgotten about the box or has not needed the items in it during that time, suggest that he or she donate it to charity. • Consider the Control Issue: Clutter is all about control, but so is being the one to decide where stuff goes. Remind your loved one that they can make that decision before someone else has to. Work to empower them to make that decision. There are numerous resources to find additional organizing help for the elderly. A list containing the names of organizations with contact information can be obtained by calling Home Instead Senior Care at (727) 845-5819. Home Instead Senior Care and its caregivers provide a vitally needed and compassionate service to our community’s seniors. From meal preparation and light housekeeping to respite care, Home Instead guarantees that their staff of professional caregivers will be there for your loved ones as a caring companion so our seniors can remain Home Instead. Call the local office at (727) 845-5819 for details about services.

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Beat the Heat Before it Beats You
By Arthur Moseley and Frieda Mosely Griswold Special Care Summer heat creates a wide variety of situations that can result in risks to health and safety. Risk avoidance can protect your health. For instance, any of the following can cause serious illness when environmental temperatures soar: kidney diseas, diabetes, heart diseas, paralysis, Parkinson’s, obesity, fever, decreased mental capacity. • Decreased air flow from no air conditioning, using a fan without open windows, etc. las, shades and wide brimmed hats. 6) Air flow. Use a fan in a well-ventilated area (it doesn’t help to simply blow hot air around a closed room), open windows on the shaded side of the house. Draw the curtains and blinds on the sunny side of the house, but do not obstruct air flow. 7) Central air conditioning at home is just great. To cut your costs of operation, install one of the new quiet-running window models for night time operation or in the room in which you spend the most time. This will permit you to set back the central air operation at night and save energy costs. 8) “Kiddie pools” and even just dishpans of cool water. These are great for cooling off hot feet. Keep a clean, not used for any other fluid. Keep a spray bottle of water in the fridge and use it frequently to mist your face and neck. extra water, no strenuous exercise or tasks and avoid the hottest periods of the day. 14) No one should remain in an automobile with the windows up. During summer months, temperatures can climb well over 100 degrees in minutes. Keep the AC on if you need to wait in the car. 15) Think home safety. check for frayed fan and air conditioner cords before use; change or clean air conditioner filters regularly during periods of heavy use.

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17) Check out resources in your area. Area Agencies on Aging often have cooling and misting centers, local groups give out fans, there are friendly visitor programs that will help unstick windows and find stored away looser clothing, there may even be energy assistance available for additional electricity costs. 18) Exercise early/late. Excercise indoors when possible. Everyone, especially children, should avoid or limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Putting The Spotlight on Toes gets Rid of Fungus
A new laser treatment at the Heel and Foot Pain Center of Tampa Bay is bringing light to a very painful and embarrassing problem for people battling foot fungus. Approximately 30 million Americans have onchomycosis or what’s commonly known as nail fungus. Traditional treatments have involved topical antifungal solutions or oral medication. But a new laser treatment gives patients a more convenient, safe and cost effective solution. “I’ve always been reluctant to recommend oral medication for nail fungus because of the expense and drug interaction risks involved,” says Dr. Jeff Kopelman, a board certified podiatrist who runs the Heel and Foot Pain Center of Tampa Bay. “The laser is the best option available for this condition. The cost is the same or less than oral medication, there are virtually no side effects and it has shown to be effective in many patients.” Common symptoms of nail fungus include toenail discoloration, as well as brittle, odorous, thick and very difficult to trim nails. Most often the nail and the nail bed, which reaches down into the skin below, are infected. The fungus can be contagious and spread. “You should not delay the treatment of fungus,” says Dr. Kopelman. “The earlier you can catch the problem the less likely you will spread it to the other toes.” Dr. Kopelman says nail fungus is a common problem in Florida due to the hot, humid climate and active lifestyles. Over time nail fungus can cause permanent damage to your nail and nail bed and an infection can lead to more serious problems if you are diabetic or have a weak immune system. The laser treatment requires three, 15-30 minute outpatient office visits over the course of three months. The patient sits in a chair while the laser is applied in circular movements to heat the nail bed and kill the fungus. As the nail grows, the new nail is fungus free. The cost of the full treatment at Dr. Kopelman’s office is approximately $500. Because the treatment has only been available in the United States for approximately one year, it is not covered by health insurance. Dr. Kopelman says many patients have also experienced success with eliminating pain caused by plantar fasciitis, neuromas, tendonitis as well as most types of foot pain with the same laser. The laser is FDA approved for pain and treatment cost $250 for five sessions at the Heel and Foot Pain Center of Tampa Bay. Although relatively new to the United States, laser therapy has been widely utilized in Europe by medical professionals and has been the subject of thousands of published studies. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (727) 321-4040 or visit: www.toebiz.com.

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Have you ever wondered how you are supposed to eat the four daily servings of fruit and five daily servings of vegetables that experts say we need to maintain healthy bodies? If so, you are not alone. Part of the problem is that we get “stuck” on portions, according to wellness team Tom and Dian Griesel. The good news, says Tom, is that you don’t need to carry a scale and weigh your foods to measure your portion size. Instead, he provides these very simple visualization tricks for his clients who like to track their calories: • It’s easy to estimate what a “small fruit portion” is if you can visualize a baseball, he points out. An apple or orange the size of a baseball is a mere 65 calories and packs plenty of water, fiber and vitamins. • A half-cup of vegetables, which equals one serving, is easy to calculate. Visualize the size of a computer mouse. • Want to surround those vegetables and fruits with proper portions of other healthful foods as well? Picture four standard dice and you’ve got a visual equivalent of 1 1/2 ounces of cheese. A deck of cards or the size of the palm of the average woman is a good guideline for picturing a two- to three-ounce serving of meat, chicken or fish. Visuals like these are perfect for people who are trying to get lean. While controlling portion size might be beneficial for those seeking to shed extra pounds of body fat, these experts agree that healthy moisture-rich choices like fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, chicken and fish — along with plenty of water — can lead not only to health, but ultimately to our leanest “ancestorinspired” body. According to experts, we were designed to be lean and to forage, build, protect and live in the harshest of conditions. Luckily we no longer have to forage for and hunt down our food. This makes our present-day food challenges seem easy.

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Tampa General Hospital has been ranked as one of the country’s Top 50 hospitals in six medical specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010-11 Best Hospitals. The six medical specialties include: Diabetes and Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Heart and Heart Surgery, Kidney Disorders, Orthopedics and Urology. The rankings are available online at www.usnews.com/besthospitalsand featured in the August print issue of U.S.News, available on newsstands July 27. Tampa General first appeared in the national magazine’s rankings of America’s Best Hospitals in 2005 for its orthopedics program. Orthopedics has been listed every year since then. This year’s rankings mark the fourth consecutive year for kidney disorders and urology and the third consecutive year for heart and heart surgery. Last year the hospital earned Top 50 honors for geriatrics and diabetes. The magazine combined the specialties of endocrinology and diabetes last year. Best Hospitals 2010-11 includes rankings of 152 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, including cancer, diabetes and endocrinology, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, heart and heart surgery, kidney disorders, neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, psychiatry, pulmonology, rehabilitation, rheumatology and urology. Full data is available online for another 1,740 hospitals that quali-

fied for ranking but did not score high enough to be ranked. Ron Hytoff, President and CEO of Tampa General, said the rankings are a product of the teamwork that exists between hospital staff, the University of South Florida College of Medicine and community medical providers. “Quality patient care is a product of this teamwork,” Hytoff said. “When you have doctors working hand-in-hand with nurses and other clinical specialists you provide better outcomes for sick patients.” The rankings in 12 of the 16 specialties were driven by hard data such as death rates, procedure volume and balance of nurses and patients. In the four remaining specialties — ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation and rheumatology — hospitals were ranked on reputation alone. To be considered in any of the 12 data-driven specialties, a hospital first had to meet at least one of four criteria: It had to be a teaching hospital, or be affiliated with a medical school, or have at least 200 beds, or have 100 or more beds and the availability of four or more types of medical technology considered important in a high-quality medical facility, such as a PET/CT scanner and certain precision radiation therapies. Next, the hospitals had to meet a volume requirement, individually calculated for each specialty. The required volume was the number of Medicare inpatients from 2006 to 2008 who had various specified procedures and condi-

tions in the specialty. A hospital that fell short could still qualify if it had been nominated by at least one physician in any of the U.S. News Best Hospitals reputational surveys conducted in 2008, 2009 and 2010. “When the stakes are high, you want the best care you can get for yourself or someone close to you,” said Health Rankings Editor Avery Comarow. “These hospitals are accustomed to seeing the sickest patients day in and day out.” Tampa General is a 988-bed acute care hospital on the west coast of Florida that serves as the region’s only center for Level 1 trauma care, comprehensive burn care and adult solid organ transplants. It is the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida College of Medicine. TGH is also one of 16 comprehensive stroke centers in Florida and is a state-certified spinal cord and head injury rehabilitation center.

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Pinellas County Health and Human Services provides emergency energy assistance of up to $600 to senior citizens unable to pay their power bills. Funds from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco/Pinellas can help residents 60 and older in danger of having their power disconnected during the designated cooling and heating seasons when demand and bills are higher than normal. Eligible seniors must have a crisis with a delinquent notice from the utility company or a notice that power has been shut off to be considered for help. They may also qualify to receive repairs to a cooling unit or a voucher for fans, heaters and blankets. Eligible seniors can receive help up to twice a year during each high-demand season. Health and Human Services staff members screen applicants to determine if they meet income limits. The income limit is 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline. For a household of one, the limit is $16,245 a year. For two people, the income limit is $21,855 (add $5,610 for each additional member of family units with more than eight members.) Prospective clients can either stop by a Health and Human Services office or call for an appointment and information. Call (727) 464-8400 in Clearwater or (727) 582-7781 in St. Petersburg. Health and Human Services offices are located at 2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230, Clearwater and at 647 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Assistance is provided without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or national origin.

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PRIMARY ELECTION AUGUST 24

Deadline to Register July 26

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• Make sure the Elections Office has your current name, address, signature and political party • Florida is a Closed Primary State: Only voters registered with a political party may vote in that party’s primary • All registered voters are eligible to vote a nonpartisan primary ballot (Judicial and School Board races) • Remember to bring photo and signature ID to the polls to avoid delays
Deadline to request a ballot be mailed to you: August 18

• To request a mail ballot, visit www.votepinellas.com or call (727) 464-6788. • Ballot Dropoff Locations Available: August 9-23. Days and Times Vary. Check Locations Below. • Be sure to use the Ballot Dropoff Box INSIDE these locations. • DO NOT put your ballot in any box outside these locations. • An election employee will be available for your assistance. Check your ballot status online at www.votepinellas.com or call (727) 464-6788 • “I VOTED” Stickers are available at each location.
VOTE BY MAIL DROPOFF LOCATIONS Tarpon Springs Tax Collector Office 743 Pinellas Ave. S., Tarpon Springs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Lake Community Library 4125 East Lake Rd., Palm Harbor Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon Palm Harbor Community Activity Center 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to Noon North County Tax Collector Office 29399 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oldsmar Public Library 400 St. Petersburg Dr. E., Oldsmar Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon Gulf to Bay Tax Collector Office 1663 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supervisor of Elections Clearwater Office 315 Court St., Room 117, Clearwater Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to Noon Supervisor of Elections, Election Service Center 13001 Starkey Rd., Largo Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to Noon Drive-Through Available: Front Entrance of Building

Seminole Community Library 9200 113th St. N., Seminole Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to Noon Pinellas Park Public Library 7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon South County Tax Collector Office 1800 66th St. N., St. Petersburg Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Supervisor of Elections St. Petersburg Office 501 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to Noon James Weldon Johnson Branch Library 1059 18th Ave. S., St. Petersburg Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to Noon Skyway Plaza Tax Collector Office 1067 62nd Ave. S., St. Petersburg Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

EARLY VOTING: AUGUST 9-22
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three Locations — All Elections Offices: Saturday-Sunday 8 a.m. to Noon • COUNTY COURTHOUSE: 315 Court St., Clearwater

To View a Sample Ballot, Visit www.votepinellas.com

• ELECTION SERVICE CENTER: 13001 Starkey Rd., Largo • COUNTY BUILDING: 501 First Ave., N., St. Petersburg

Deborah Clark • Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections (727) 464-6788 • www.VotePinellas.com

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Hidden Wealth Found with Life Settlements
By Denny McDade Life Settlement Analyst Regal Settlement Group Did you know that you might have hidden wealth? Most seniors are unaware that their life insurance policy is an asset that can be used now instead of later. How? A product known as a “life settlement.” You’ve been putting money into life insurance policies for years — why lose it all by only taking its cash surrender value, which might be less than a premium payment? Most people (about 89 percent) either allow a policy to lapse or just take the surrender value. Try looking at life settlements, instead. “Life insurance is a valuable financial planning tool, but if you no longer need life insurance coverage, why keep paying for the policy?“ asks Jerry Claiborne, President, Regal Settlement Group. In most cases, a life settlement puts three to five times the cash surrender value of your policy right back in your pocket. Life insurance policies are mostly purchased for personal or business protection. What happens if the needs change and the reason for the purchase disappears? In the past, you had three options: keep paying the premiums, take the cash surrender value or let the policy lapse. Now, there is one more option: a life settlement. If you’re age 70 or older, with a Universal, Joint, Whole, or Term policy with a face value (final payout) of $250,000 or more, you may be eligible. There are several reasons to consider a life settlement. Yours might be different, but here are a few common reasons: • Have you had a change in estate size, or a change in health condition? • Are your premiums no longer affordable? • Are you surrendering a policy, or have one that is in danger of lapsing? The cash surrender value is usually much less than you have paid in past premiums. • Do you need funds for alternative investments? • A life settlement might fit your needs. Life settlement offers range from 8 to 25 percent of the face value. Here’s an example case in which the premiums got too high for the client to afford due to changes at his place of employment. He received close to 10 times more than his policy’s cash surrender value. Client: Male, age 75 Policy Type: Universal Life Face Value: $1,000,000 Premium: $50,000/ year Cash Surrender Value: $15,000 Net Settlement (Sold for): $145,000 Actuarial underwriting: 8 years Total Saved (Over 8 years): $530,000 Life settlements are not for everyone. Make sure your life insurance needs are properly met and carefully consider all the pros and cons before making your final decision. In some circumstances, a life settlement is a wonderful exit strategy and a way to dip into a pot of gold that you never realized was there — your life insurance policy. Never let it go unless you’ve explored all options. If you have any questions about Life Settlements, contact Denny McDade at Regal Settlement Group: (888) 7342555 or (813) 712-0266. You can also visit www.regalsettlementgroup.com Regal Settlement Group is a member of the National Association of Financial Advisors. The Board of Directors, Representatives and Financial Advisors comprising NAPFA have adopted the following definition of Fiduciary: A financial advisor held to a Fiduciary Standard occupies a position of special trust and confidence when working with a client. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act with undivided loyalty to the client. This includes disclosure of how the financial advisor is to be compensated and any corresponding conflicts of interest.

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A mentor is a Friend Rain or Shine
By Susan Ryan A native Floridian and homemaker, Judy Elliott enjoyed her years at home raising her daughter. When Jordyn married last year, she became an “empty nester,” but an empty nester with a plan. Her “empty nest” list included rescuing a homeless pet, volunteering at an animal shelter and becoming a mentor to a child. She is now busy realizing all three goals. Judy was matched at Adults Mentoring Children, a program of Gulf Coast Community Care, with 9-yearold Jordan in August of 2009. She feels the match was “heaven-sent,” as her daughter is also named Jordyn (spelled differently), which means “sent from heaven.” Judy’s lovely, smiling personality shines through when she speaks of her mentoring experience with Jordan. “I feel so good about volunteering — it’s better than a paycheck. I really look forward to meeting with Jordan every week. We have a lot of activities in common to enjoy. We do crafts; we bake; go to the beach and to AMC’s activities like the annual picnic and bowling parties. He likes the skate park so I take him and support his interest in this and basketball, his other favorite sport. Jordan enjoys relating to Judy’s other family members too. Judy feels her longterm stable marriage is a good model for him. He is also learning to respect and care for pets as the Elliott’s household includes two dogs. These are values she hopes will encourage him in his ongoing development. easier exerCise According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 70 percent of online seniors look for health and medical information when they go online. To help meet demand, the NIH’s Web site now offers a variety of quick and easy online exercise ideas for seniors at nihseniorhealth.gov/ exercise. “Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases and disabilities that can occur as people grow older,” says NIA director Richard J. Hodes, M.D. Indeed, exercise can help prevent or manage heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis.

What’s a golliwog Worth?
By Dale Smrekar That is a great estate sale question! It’s not always easy to figure out what mom or dad owned and how much it is worth when trying to liquidate an estate. When it’s an Estelle and Erwin Laverne Golliwog planter like the one shown it is worth $1,425. A whole lot of money for something no one in the family likely knows anything about. Now what is a golliwog? It is a black faced literary character based on a doll the author Florence Kate Upton owned and made popular in the late 19th Century. What Estelle and Erwin Laverne of Laverne Studios, a highly desirable modernist decorative furniture accessories firm active in the mid 20th Century, did was incorporate that character in a series of aluminum and cast iron planters like the one shown. They are now prized among modernist collectors. This is the perfect example to explain the most difficult issue facing family members or executors when liquidating a loved one’s estate, figuring out what is valuable and what is junk. Is that silver or silver plate? Is the crystal good crystal or junk? Is the old pottery valuable or common? It is important to figure out what it is before you sell it. Whether you do the research yourself or hire an expert appraiser who is not in the antique industry and does not buy, you should always find out how much that item is really worth before you attempt to sell it. Selling something you know nothing about almost always guarantees you will get taken advantage of by someone who actually does know what a Golliwog is worth. Dale Smrekar is a professional estate liquidator and certified personal property appraiser. He provides estate, guardianship divorce, insurance and bankruptcy appraisals and is recognized as an expert witness for personal property by the Sixth Judicial Court of Florida. His firm Downsizing Advisory Service www. downsizingadvisorysertvice.com is a Better Business Bureau accredited business with an A plus rating. He also provides educational seminar on a variety of subjects for the general public and CEU credit training for professional guardians and the insurance industry. You may contact him at (813) 244-4160 with questions about estate liquidations or your antiques.

Judy believes Adults Mentoring Children is a wonderful program in large part due to the case manager’s role. “My case manager is just so helpful and dedicated. Any time I have a question or concern she is there with the right advice. They all seem very knowledgeable of their jobs. I would encourage anyone to mentor in this program. It is so organized and supportive.” If you would like to learn more about mentoring a child with Gulf Coast, please call (727) 479-1841. All volunteers must pass a background check and attend an orientation and training session. Gulf Coast has been placing children ages 3-15 throughout Pinellas County in need of caring mentors since 1980. Funding is through the Juvenile Board of Pinellas County.

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The Rays will wear the 1970 Tampa Tarpons uniforms while the Orioles will be dressed in all orange. For more information, visit tampabay. rays.mlb.com or call 1-888-FAN-RAYS. aug. 14 aug. 9 Crossroads Christian Church
Barbershop Harmony Downtown Art Walk Central Avenue • St. Petersburg

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Senior Prom for Senior Citizens

aug. 19
Dixieland Jazz Banquet Masters

The Florida Suncoast Men’s Barbershop Chorus is expanding its membership and looking for tenors, leads, baritones and basses who enjoy singing four-part barbershop harmony. Crossroads Christian Church is located at 1645 Seminole Blvd., Largo. For more information, visit www.suncoastchorus.com or call (727) 410-5696. aug. 10
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

St. Petersburg Downtown Arts Association gallery tour. Enjoy a festive evening of art, guest artists and art related events. Visit a variety of participating galleries from 30th Street to the downtown waterfront. Galleries include: Craftsman House Gallery Grand Central Stained Glass Creative Clay Interior Motives Florida Craftsmen Lynn Merhige Gallery Shapiro’s at BayWalk Crystal Mirage Gallery Paintings of the World. For more information, visit stpetearts.org. aug. 14
Spirit-Mind-Body Fair The Spirit-Mind-Body Fair is open to the public and includes classes in yoga, T’ai Chi, meditation and Pilates. Speakers will talk about a variety of spirit-mindbody practices. YMCA of North Pinellas is located at 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. For more information, visit www.suncoastymca.org/pinellas.htm or call (727) 772-9622.

The Tampa Bay Rays request the pleasure of your company at the first annual Senior Prom for Senior Citizens. Buy a Press Level ticket for just $19 ($35 value) and enjoy: Boutonniere/Corsage (for the first 1,000 that order); Opportunity for Senior Prom photograph; Largest group in attendance will have the honor of selecting the Prom King and Queen (honored pregame); Enjoy special appearances by Elvis and Frank Sinatra performers. For more information, visit tampabay. rays.mlb.com or call 1-888-FAN-RAYS. aug. 18
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Tropicana Field

The Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society will present a summer jazz concert on Aug. 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. featuring Bobby Tess and The Dixie Chaps. For information, call (727) 397-1875. Banquet Masters is located at 8100 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park. aug. 20
Rebuilding From Loss The Life Center of the Suncoast

This monthly meeting is free and open to any caregiver. Free respite care is available. Please call in advance. 10 a.m. Brentwood Senior Living Community is located at 6280 Central Ave, St. Petersburg. For information, call (727) 536-9900. aug. 11 Superior Residences of Brandon
Alzheimer’s Support Group

Brentwood Senior Living Community

This monthly meeting is free and open to any caregiver. Free respite care is available. Please call in advance. 6 p.m. Bon Secours Place is located at 10401 Roosevelt Blvd., St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.bonsecoursstpete. org or call (727) 563-9733. aug. 18
Elder Care Forum on Assisted Living

Bon Secours Place

Support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. The on-going group offers coping skills and stress management techniques critical during all stages of recovery from grief. The Life Center of the Suncoast is located at 6811 North Central Avenue, Tampa. For more information, visit www.lifecenteroftampa.org or call (813) 237-3114. aug. 20
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. and every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Nell Bieser at (813) 657-8587 or (813) 625-0846. Respite care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s at no charge. For more information, visit www.superioralf.com or call (813) 657-8587. aug. 13
Sunset Sounds

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Alzheimer’s Support Group Superior Residences of Brandon

This free concert series reveals the diversity of local musicians from 7-9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. August’s featured artists are Rocky Ruckman’s Strange Puppets. Ulmer Park is located at 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largo. com egov/docs/1200601356449.htm. aug. 13
The Village People

Ulmer Park

Monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings every second Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. and every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information on these events, contact Nell Bieser at (813) 657-8587 or (813) 625-0846. Respite care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s at no charge. For more information visit www.superioralf.com or call (813) 657-8587. aug. 14
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Elder Care Attorney Amanda Wolf, Geriatric Care Manager Delma Sweazey and Professional Estate Liquidator Dale Smrekar, present this forum on a variety of topics. From 2-3:30 p.m. Grand Villa Assisted Living is located at 750 Starkey Road, Largo. For more information and to reserve a seat, call (727) 586-0108. aug. 19
Alternative Pain Management

Grand Villa Assisted Living

This monthly meeting is free and open to any caregiver. Free respite care is available. Please call in advance. 9:30 a.m. Grand Villa Assisted Living is located at 750 Starkey Road, Largo. For more information, visit www.bonsecoursstpete.org or call (727) 586-0108. aug. 21
Art Walk Downtown Gulfport

Grand Villa Assisted Living

Use of hypnosis to help you deal with chronic pain or recover from illness. $45 For more information, visit www.livingroomyoga.biz or call (727) 826-4754. aug. 19
Historic Plumb House

Living Room Yoga

This monthly meeting is free and open to any caregiver. 9:30 a.m. St Mark Village Assisted Living is located at 880 Highlands Boulevard, Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 785-2580. aug. 17
Dementia Caregiver Support Group

St Mark Village Assisted Living

Start getting your arms in condition so you can sing and dance to “Y.M.C.A.” when the super ‘70s disco group blows into the Trop. At this Turn Back the Clock Game, the Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will wear uniforms from the 1970s, so the band had to be from that era too.

Tropicana Field

This monthly meeting is free and open to any caregiver. Free respite care is available. Please call in advance. 6 p.m. Grand Villa Assisted Living is located at 750 Starkey Road, Largo. For more information, visit www.bonsecoursstpete.org or call (727) 586-0108.

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The Historic Plumb House, an original cracker-style home built circa 1896, contains period furnishings, vintage photographic collections, artifacts and documents of historical significance including yearbooks from Clearwater High School and memorabilia from the Clearwater Bombers, 10-time World Softball Champions. Free, but donations are welcome. Plumb House Museum is located at 1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater. For more information, visit www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flchs/ or call (727) 446-2676.

Clearwater

Event features local artists, fine crafts, antique dealers and art demonstrations, glass blowing demos and 20 minute lessons at the Industrial Arts Center. Live entertainment throughout the waterfront district. Also, if weather permits, sidewalk astronomy with the St. Petersburg Astronomy club. Free trolley rides. The event is very pet-friendly. For more information, visit www.gulfportma.com or call (727) 322-5217. aug. 21
Tennis Clinics for Kids and Adults

Ever wanted to play tennis, but really don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn for next to nothing. Classes will be held at 9 a.m. (ages 8-14) and 10 a.m. (ages 15 to adult). $5, recreation card holders free. Highland Recreation Complex and Family Aquatic Center is located at 400 Highland Ave. NE, Largo. For more information, visit www.largo. com department/division.php?fDD=13-255 or call (727) 518-3016.

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Gulfport Senior Center Movie

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Exercise for Cancer Survivors

View the 1952 Oscar winner “With a Song in My Heart” starring Susan Hayward. In the film, a rising star singer is crippled in a plane crash, but makes a come back on a tour for the allied troops during World War II. For more information visit www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org or call (727) 893-2237. aug. 25
Downsizing for Seniors

Lunchtime Movie

Gentle exercise class for cancer survivors and those currently in treatment. Free. YMCA of North Pinellas is located at 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. For more information, visit www.suncoastymca.org/pinellas.htm or call (727) 772-9622. tuesdays
Mindful Moves: Dance for the Wise

YMCA of North Pinellas

Lotus Room Yoga is located at 1101 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. For more information, visit www.yogalotusroom.com or call (813) 254-6777. tHursdays
Meditation for Cancer Survivors Ongoing healing meditation class for cancer survivors and those currently in treatment. Hosted by the YMCA North Pinellas Branch. Free. Allegro at Eastlake is located at 1755 East Lake Road, Tarpon Springs. For more information, visit www.theallegro.com el/ or call (727) 943-8878.

Fridays
Kickboxing Classes St. Pete Beach Community Center

Kickboxing is an amazing cardio workout that combines skill and movement to tone muscles and burn fat. Adult students of any age and skill level can now join the class. Price: $49 per month. St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www. stpetebeach.org or call (727) 363-9245. Fridays
Free Accupuncture Clinic

Professional Estate Liquidator and Certified Personal Property Appraiser Dale Smrekar presents a seminar titled “Seminar: Downsizing for Seniors, the Hearse Doesn’t come with a Trailer Hitch so You Can’t Take It All with You.” At the Bentley Commons at Zephyrhills, 38130 Pretty Pond Rd. RSVP (813) 779-4501. aug. 31
Senior Forum

Bentley Commons

An interpretive dance class for seniors to help them get exercise through creative movement. $6 per class, $20 per month. St. Pete Beach Community Center is located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www.stpetebeach.org or call (727) 363-9245. tuesdays aNd tHursdays
Tai Chi Learn the movements of Tai Chi at a relaxed pace. Price: $3 with ID card; $4 without. Hale Senior Activity Center is located at 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. For more information, call (727) 2983299.

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Fridays
St. Pete Shuffle 559 Mirror Lake Drive

Elder Care Attorney Amanda Wolf, Geriatric Care Manager Delma Sweazey, Keller Williams Broker Nikki Ubaldini and Professional Estate Liquidator Dale Smrekar present “Senior Forum: When is the right time to move into a senior community and a real estate reality check” From 9-11:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Place, 1150, 8th Ave. SW, Largo. RSVP: (727) 581-8142.

Pinecrest Place

A hip twist on an old game. All ages are invited to join in the fun of this surprisingly challenging sport. Equipment available for use. 7 to 11 p.m. St. Pete Shuffle is located at 559 Mirror Lake Drive, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.stpeteshuffle.com or call (727) 822-2083. Fridays Largo Community Center
Square Dancing

Free community-format mini-acupuncture clinic on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Acupunctureand Oriental medicine has been practiced in the U.S. for at least 150 years. Acupuncture medicine is being used by senior Americans each year. Sunshine Senior Center is located at 330 5th Street North, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit bit.ly/9pxsCe or call (727) 893-7101. saturdays
Saturday Sunsets on the Trail

Sunshine Senior Center

tHursdays
Free Yoga for Stress Relief

Ongoing free stress relief yoga classes offered as a gift to the Tampa Bay community during these challenging times.

Lotus Room Yoga

Every Friday night from 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. $5 per person. Largo Community Center is located at 65 Fourth St. NW, Largo. For more information, visit www. largocommunitycenter.com or call (727) 518-3131.

Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 musicians and vendors line a mile of the beachfront trail along with street performers, water slides and various inflatables for the kids. Treasure Island Beach Trail Park is located at 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. For more information, visit mytreasureisland.org.

Treasure Island Beach Trail Park

agiNg expo sept. 23 at regeNCy oaks On Thursday, Sept. 23 from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Regency Oaks, 2720 Regency Oaks Blvd., will host Active Aging Expo 2010, an annual celebration featuring workshops, demonstrations, exhibits and screenings designed to support “whole” person wellness — physical, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, emotional and social. The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is necessary to (727) 252-0540. Regency Oaks, known as “the lifecare community too active to retire,” is situated on 40 oak-filled acres in a quiet corner of Clearwater. It offers an active lifestyle enriched by programs and services to inspire “living wise and well.” For more information, call (727) 252-0540, Ext. 383, or visit www. regencyoaks.com

gulfport Senior Chat Room
Do you desire to finally have a close friend to talk to when you are lonely and have no one else? Someone who has the same likes as you do or grew up in the same town as you did? Do you really know your neighbors or people you meet in the senior centers? conclude their story. This allows time for everyone to share their stories. What a great idea, being neighborly, like the good old days. in my neighborhood, everyone would sit in front of their homes and chat. today you do not find much of that anymore. Hence the creation of the senior chat room. After the chat room experience, people can gravitate to the ones they have the most things in common. this is how friends are found. The location of the senior chat room is at the Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. The room is open every Friday (except holidays) at 2 p.m. We all have stories to share. Come share your life experiences. Join the fun and learn about each other. For additional information on the Senior Chat Room, call (727) 347-3424.

BeCome a meNtor Gulf Coast Community Care needs volunteers age 30 and older for its Adults Mentoring Children program. Volunteers are matched with children who need a positive adult role model. Many of the children are in foster care or live with a single parent who is going to school and working. There is a need for volunteers for children of all ages. Volunteers give the gift of time to one child and are provided social events and support by agency staff. No experience is necessary. There are no costs. Volunteers spend a few hours a week in simple activities such as reading, fishing, baking, teaching a craft or visiting a park with a child. We have children throughout Pinellas waiting for mentors! To learn how you can make a lasting difference in the life of a child, please call Beverly (727) 479-1841. Funding is through the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County.

The chat room is a symbol for opening up and sharing stories with others “face to face.” The chat room is an open invitation to anyone to stand up and tell a story about themselves or whatever subject comes natural for one to share with others. As people enter the chat room. they are handed some suggestions on a variety of topics that might trigger a great story to tell others.

Welcome to the senior chat room.

The only catch is that the story must be limited to seven minutes. A bell will ring at the five-minute mark, letting the person know they have to

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tHeme: aFriCa
ACROSS 1) Supplies issued to troops on a march 6) Moroccan city or hat 9) Not a hit 13) Yours (nonstandard) 14) Common African natural resource 15) Move sideways 16) Mistake 17) Chemist’s office? 18) Most common mode of transportation 19) ”Blood _______” movie 21) School fundraising technique 23) Like a fox 24) “The Forsyte ____” by John Galsworthy 25) TV network with an eye 28) Slat 30) Builds 35) “____ Make a Deal” 37) Pirate’s spoils 39) Boise state 40) Bald eagle’s nest 41) Storage ceiling? 43) Twelfth month of Jewish civil year 44) Many kids have short attention _____ 46) S-shaped molding 47) It’s White or Blue 48) Greek personification of the soul, loved by Eros 50) Resting places of those cremated 52) U.S. central banking system 53) Garner wages 55) Beer faucet 57) World’s largest desert 60) ”Black Hawk Down” (2001) setting 64) More pure 65) Solemn pledge 67) Contribute 68) Turns sharply 69) Longoria of “Desperate Housewives” 70) Repent 71) Tsar, tzar or ____ 72) Put in horizontal position 73) Shampoo, _____ and repeat DOWN 1) Looked at 2) Actress Spelling 3) Radiant light 4) High school formal balls 5) Register 6) Church congregation 7) Long gone state of affairs, as in Apartheid 8) African equine 9) State of annoyance 10) America’s chosen soloist 11) Another name for Blackthorn tree, located in the northwest of the continent 12) “Game, ____, match!” 15) African adventure 20) Spiral-horned antelope 22) Wrinkles appear with it 24) Safari protector 25) Necklace fastener 26) Reverse signal 27) Alley cat, e.g. 29) Band with 1982 hit “Africa” 31) “East of ____” 32) California, abbreviated 33) Northernmost land of inhabited world 34) Rubber-____ shoes 36) ____, as in updating an iPod on iTunes 38) Wedding cake layer 42) Poetry made of quotes 45) Sheep-trimming tool 49) Bigger on African elephants than Indian ones 51) Common Indian dish 54) Tangle or complicate 56) Basic scheme of architectural design 57) Canal and site of infamous crisis 58) codes that serve as prefix of phone numbers 59) German mister 60) Move to the music, e.g. 61) ”The ____ King” 62) Overnight lodgings 63) “A Death in the Family” author 64) Widely used thermoplastic polymer 66) Female reproductive cells

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TECH MATTERS: Keeping it Simple
Simplifying the technology in your life can make you more serene and even more productive. Here are five simple ways to make the tech in your life easy to manage: • Go Basic: Most people use computers for Web surfing, word processing and Email. So why get one with the latest feature film-making software? A basic desktop should suffice, without expensive processing chips and the bells and whistles needed for cutting-edge video. Or be thrifty and trendy by buying a tiny netbook for less than $300. For about $500, you can get an Apple iPad, which lets you do almost anything wirelessy wherever you go. • Calling All Cell Phones: Unless you’re a text-crazed teenager or senior executive, why choose a cell phone with more features than your laptop? Select a phone that does one thing really well — make phone calls! Choose a phone with a simple display and only those buttons you really need. • Camera, PhD — The average photographer doesn’t need to know f-stops to take beautiful shots. Instead of a camera suited for a National Geographic explorer, try one with a PhD button — Push here, Dummy.” While big family vacations may require big cameras, point-and-shoot models are all that are needed for that weekend barbecue. • Open Sesame: From online banking to email, multiple passwords guard against identity theft. It’s even better to remember them all. Consider selecting passwords thematically: Perhaps all your financial accounts should use variations of your favorite beer, or all Email accounts should use your pet’s name.

• Coordinate Gadgets — Do you really need an mp3 player, camera, netbook, e-reader and home PC? Make sure your gadgets don’t overlap in function. You may even help the environment, since gadgets are often less eco-friendly than paper and pen. Start now and you’ll be on your way to simple serenity.

Got A SuGGeStioN FoR weBSite oF the MoNth? eMAiL A LiNk to [email protected].

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entertain with italian entrees
Tomato Basil Bruschetta
This is a most-requested appetizer. There is rarely any left over. The red pepper flakes and basil add a nice little kick to the taste.
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1-1/2 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes 1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese Fresh basil leaves

Using 2 tablespoons oil, lightly brush one side of bread slices. Place bread oil side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, pimientos, chopped basil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper flakes and pepper; stir in Romano cheese. Place a whole basil leaf on each slice of toasted bread. Top with the tomato mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Serve immediately. Yield: 20 appetizers.

Baked mushroom Chicken
Here’s a way to dress up chicken breasts for a family dinner or party, using fresh mushrooms, green onions and two kinds of cheese. It’s a recipe you can count on to yield tender flavorful chicken every time.
4 boneless skinless chicken breasthalves (1 pound) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onions

tomato Basil Bruschetta and Baked Mushroom Chicken. Recipes courtesy of taste of home.

Flatten each chicken breast half to 1/4-inch thickness. Place flour in a resealable plastic bag; add chicken, a few pieces at a time. Seal and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tbsp. butter on both sides. Transfer to a greased 11x7x2-inch baking dish. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in the remaining butter until tender. Add the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheeses and green onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear. Yield: 4 servings.

Cheesecake Praline Squares
A smooth cheesecake layer, a nutty crust and praline-like topping make this dessert extra special. Fix these squares often for friends or when you have big family gatherings.
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup butter, melted 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar FILLING: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 4 eggs, lightly beaten TOPPING: 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup chopped pecans 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Berry vinaigrette
This dressing is wonderful on tossed fresh salad greens and your favorite salad ingredients. Because the raspberry flavor comes from jam, this versatile vinaigrette is convenient to make year-round.
3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Torn salad greens

Place jam in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-15 seconds or until melted. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; shake well. Serve with salad greens. Refrigerate any remaining vinaigrette. Yield: 3/4 cup.

In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, pecans and confectioners’ sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the milk, vanilla and lemon peel. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Cut into squares. Yield: 15 servings.

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FiSHing LineS
By Capt. Ric Liles There is an old saying that goes “if it was easy, everybody would do it.” There is a lot of truth in that; but as fishermen, we have those days that are easy and it seems that we can do no wrong — and then we get those days that a good bite is few and far between. I have experienced both sides of the spectrum recently, and truly understand the humbling punches that fishing can land. Last month, we had several trips that had constant action only to be followed by a charter that I struggled to get a game fish on the hook. With almost a thousand charter trips in the book that group made the top 10, unfortunately they made the wrong top 10. The only consistent thing about fishing is that it is consistently inconsistent. This time of year that seems to hold true in many of the different facets of fishing. There are many different conditions that drive the bite and the results of a fishing trip. This plays a big roll with the tides as well. If the wind is blowing in the opposite direction as the tide, two things will happen: One you will get less volume of water flow; and secondly, you will have more friction on the surface of the water causing a chop. If the wind is in the same direction as the tide the opposite happens. Fish will be certain places at certain times of the tide and if the winds dictate that then they will change their pattern to follow. There are times when a shallow water flat should have a foot of water on it but due to wind direction will only have a couple inches or none at all. Guess where the fish will not be. Last of these examples is the temperature. Fish are like any other living creature. They want to be comfortable and will move around from place to place finding the right conditions that meet their needs. Fishing is just a big puzzle that we have to try to put together every time we get out on the water. Until next time, good luck and be safe on the water. Ric Liles offers fishing charters out of Ruskin, Fla. You can reach him by calling (813) 645-6623 or (813) 601-2900. You can email him at [email protected]. His website is www.reelsimplecharters.com.

Chris Brandt with a nice overslot Redfish he caught while fishing with Capt. Ric and Reel Simple Fishing Adventures.
These include barometric pressure, wind, tide and temperature to name a few. An example of this can be the barometric pressure changing from one day to another. This is what I had as an obstacle last month producing a below average outing. When the barometer gets high, it puts pressure on the fish and slows the bite for whatever reason. I think it’s uncomfortable to the fish and they drop in the water column and wait for it to pass before getting back to business as usual. Another example of this is wind intensity and wind direction.

THe FLORidA ORCHeSTRA

2010/2011 Season: Rachmaninoff to Rock Hits
By henry Adams This past season, The Florida Orchestra under Music Director Stefan Sanderling received enthusiastic reviews from concertgoers and critics alike. Among the many raves, Sean Daly of St. Petersburg Times called TFO “the hippest orchestra on the planet” in conjunction with their “Music of Led Zeppelin” concert. And now another season is just around the corner, covering a panorama of musical offerings: from Beethoven to Broadway, Brahms to bluegrass, Rachmaninoff to 80s rock hits and soaring symphonies to sizzling Latin dance rhythms. The Florida Orchestra is just the ticket to great music with concert packages as low as $58 and single tickets starting at $20 for the general public and only $10 for students and educators. Symphony lovers can enjoy such blockbusters as Respighi’s Pines of Rome, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Haydn’s The Creation, Gershwin’s Concerto in F, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 and violin concertos by Tchaikovsky and Brahms. The orchestra will also offers a selection of deliciously soothing and introspective works to restore the soul: Mozart’s famous serenade, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Barber’s prayer-like Adagio for Strings, Brahms’ youthful Serenade No. 1, Luciano Berio’s orchestration of music from Bach’s The Art of Fugue and Arnold Schoenberg’s ethereal hymn for eternal peace, Friede auf Erden (Peace on Earth). Pops concert fans can choose from an explosive array of entertainment. Hailed as “remarkable virtuosos” by the San Francisco Chronicle and singled out for their “high octane playing” by The Washington Post, the fiddle trio of Time for Three returns with their seamless blending of pop, jazz, classics, bluegrass and more. Two stars of the Broadway musical Wicked, Julia Murney and Erin Mackey, debut with the orchestra in a night of hit songs from Gypsy, Evita, Chicago, Wicked, Ragtime and more, all under the baton of New York Pops Music Director Steven Reineke. And among various other pops programs, trumpeter extraordinaire Byron Stripling makes his TFO debut in a soulful salute to “The One and Only Louis Armstrong.” With concerts from October through May, the orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Progress Energy Center for the Arts — Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg and Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. The Florida Orchestra offers a variety of concert packages to its Masterworks, Raymond James Pops and morning Coffee Concert series. For a free season brochure or to order a series package, visit www.floridaorchestra.org or call (727) 892-3337.

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WomaN seekiNg maN Pretty, Blue-Eyed Tennis Pro 62, 5’ 4”, 128 lbs., “live, Love, Laugh and Be Happy.” Seeking a tall, dark, good-looking man 50 to 60 years old. Are you kind, generous and successful in the art of living? If so, I’m as close as your phone. (727) 595-0727, Seminole. W W F ISO healthy man between 55 and late 60s for fun to escape lonliness. NS, ND. I am a Young 65. Blonde with blue eyes. Own home and auto. (727) 821-1045, St. Petersburg. S W F C NS ND 60s, 5’ 5”, 135 lbs., ISO S W M C 60s 5’ 7” or more. Slim, active. Looking for LTR, possible marriage. Call after 9 on weekends. (727) 247-9253, Port Richey. S W F ISO the right one. I’m a nature lover. Pet birds, flowers, museums, TV and movies. I like cocktails and a nice meal at home. (727) 578-7662, St. Petersburg. WD W F NS ND 60s, I like movies, fleamarkets and yard sales. SOH. Dress nice. ISO man 55-65 that’s not a control freak or abusive. (727) 821-1045, St. Petersburg. WD W F 72, 5’, 90, ISO active man. I love to dance, walk on the beach, movies, swimming and dining out. (727) 238-8168, Palm Harbor. D W F Seeking NS ND for fun times and escape lonliness. Looking for a man 50 to mid 60s. I am a young 65. SOH. Own home and auto. (727) 8211045, St. Petersburg. Lovely Lady 5’, 120 lbs., ISO WM, NS, with a SOH for LTR with common interests to be good friends and possible travel. (727) 474-5040, Clearwater. NS SOH LTR I enjoy life and a little dancing. Let’s be happy while we are together. (727) 5848926, Largo. Lady seeking LTR with honest companion 70s to 80s. Likes to dance and eat out. SOH and NS. (727) 584-8926, Largo. maN seekiNg WomaN W NS ND 65, 6’ 0”, Healthy, semi-retired, looking for a female to share life. Waiting for your call. (727) 522-2646. D W J M Retired, educated, financially secure, SOH. Enjoys theater, travel, physical fitness, dining out and slow-music dancing. Knows how to listen. (727) 726-2237, Clearwater. D W C NS M SOH 70, 6’ 1”, 225, Fit, swimmer, AF Veteran, K9 crew. Needs a friend. (727) 441-2903, Clearwater. I would like to meet a lady who lives in St. Pete, between 60 and 63, 5’ 7” and thin. She should like movies and flea markets. (727) 521-1362, St. Petersburg. WD W M 72, ISO a 60-plus lady to eat out with and go to movies. (727) 323-0046, St. Petersburg. W M NS ND 66, 6’ 1”, 190 lbs., ISO W F 5’ 4” to 5’ 9” with a good figure. NS, SOH. Likes baseball and billiards, boxing and nature. (727) 796-8756, Safety Harbor. A great happy guy 60ish, 195 lbs., extremely positive, artistic, creative. Nice disposition, very caring. ISO a nice, tall, curvey NS lady. P.O. Box 222; Crystal Beach, FL 34681. ISO a NS woman 70, I like ‘40s and ‘50s music.

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VoCal arts FestiVal
Center for the Performing Arts

Opera Tampa kicks off the 2010-2011 season with a celebration of beautiful voices. The Vocal Arts Festival, presented in collaboration by Opera Tampa, the Patel Conservatory and the V.O.I.C.Experience Foundation features presentations, workshops and concerts showcasing artists of all ages. The renowned director stirs things up on a dramatic level in an observational class that gives audiences an opportunity to watch singers perform and be critiqued in an educational setting. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. For more information, visit www.tbpac. org or call (813) 229-7827. Family seCrets
Florida Studio Theatre

Aug. 9

U.S. Hwy. 19, Hudson. Tickets are priced from $37 for the show and from $48 for the show and dinner. For more information, visit www.showpalace.net or call (727) 863-7949. i still loVe Ny
Golden Apple Dinner Theater

Hilarious and moving play is the longest running one woman show in off Broadway history. One woman brings to life her five Jewish members, transplanted from the Bronx to Southern California. Tickets are priced from $19. Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

Through Aug. 8

I Still Love New York, is returning to the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre in a new expanded version. The original revue was conceived, written and created by three of Sarasota’s popular theatrical talents, Don Sturrock, Kyle Ennis Turoff and Michael Bajjaly. The updated material for the upbeat celebration of the Big Apple was culled from over 1,500 songs about New York, more tunes written about a city than any other in the world. Among the memorable songs in this sophisticated revue will be such favorites as Give My Regards to Broadway, Slumming on Park Avenue, Drop Me Off in Harlem, Take Me Back to Manhattan, NYC, Autumn in New York, Lullaby of Broadway, Broadway Baby, I Love New York and Boy from New York City. Renowned composers include Cole Porter, Geroge M Cohan, Irving Berlin and Duke Ellington. Golden Apple Dinner Theater is located at 25 N Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.thegoldenapple.com or call (941) 366-5454. tHe seaFarer
American Stage

August

Bring a surge of joy into your life...

Hamlet Through Aug. 15
St. Pete Shakes

Laugh With A Child!
You can make a difference in the life of a child.

The St. Petersburg Shakespeare Company starts production with the Bard’s powerful tragedy. The cast features Benajamin Boucvalt as Hamlet, Robert Hooker as Claudius, Ginger King as Gertrude, Nicholas White as Laertes, Betty-Jane Parks as Ophelia, Rob Colwell as Polonius, Antonio Fabrizio as The Ghost, Ian Muentener as Horatio, Levi Landry as Rosencrantz and Tom Massey as Guildenstern. Eckerd College Bininger Theatre is located at 4200 54th Ave. S, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.stpeteshakes.org. Boogie WoNderlaNd
The Show Palace

American Stage presents a darkly funny new play by Conor McPherson about the sea, Ireland and the power of myth. Tickets priced from $26. American Stage is located at 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.americanstage.org or call (727) 823-7529. sylVia
Florida Studio Theatre

Through Aug. 8

• Be a mentor • A few hours a month • Social Activities • On-going Training

For information call Beverly:

(727) 479-1841
“Give a little love to a child and you get a great deal back”
– John Ruskin

Adults Mentoring Children
serving Pinellas County since 1980

Boogie Wonderland is an all-new musical revue which highlights the fads, fashions and music of one of the most outrageous decades in history. Filled with some of the best songs of the ‘70s and tributes to classic commercials and variety shows of the era this show is a perfect trip for the whole family. If you loved The Fabulous ‘50s and ‘60s Revue and Viva Vegas you will want to shake your groove thing down to the Show Palace to reserve tickets for this all singing, all dancing musical journey. The Show Palace is located at 16128

Through Aug. 22

Come celebrate the dog days of summer when FST unleashes Sylvia, A. R. Gurney’s hilarious canine fantasy about love and relationships. After 22 years of marriage, Upper East Side empty-nesters Kate and Greg finally have time to work on their strained relationship. But when Greg brings home a flirtatious stray mutt, an unlikely love triangle develops as wife and dog vie for Greg’s attention. Played by an actress, this precocious, street-smart poodle/lab mix not only talks back when spoken to, but also quotes Homer and sings Cole Porter — making her a formidable “other woman” in one of the most unusual romantic triangles in the history of theater. Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

Through Aug. 29

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Ringling Museum of Art

fresh moves new music pure motivation

Cats
Morsani Hall

The Historic Asolo Theatre hosts classic movies every Monday Night. In August, selections include: Bridge Over the River Kwai, Casablanca, Gandhi, Mutiny on the Bounty and The Last Emperor.” Ringling Museum of Art is located at 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. For more information, visit www.ringling.org or call (941) 351-1660. side maN
Florida Studio Theatre

August

Andrew Lloy’d Webber’s purrfect musical is an enduring family favorite. Tickets are priced from $44. For more information visit www.tbpac. org or call (813) 229-7827. respeCt: a musiCal JourNey oF WomeN
Center for the Performing Arts

Aug. 13-15

Play by Warren Leight uses flashbacks to tell the story of a troubled family set against the background of the waning years of the jazz era. FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre is located at 5555 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For more information, visit www.banyantheatercompany.com or call (941) 552-1032. aug. 7 Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
A Night in the Islands

Aug. 5-22

Popular music as witness to the story of the woman’s movement from songs of co-dependence, I Will Follow Him,” through anger, “These Boots Were Made for Walking,” to the strength of Hero. David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1010 N MacInnes Place, Tampa. For more information, visit www.tbpac. org or call (813) 229-7827. soutH paCiFiC
Manatee Players

Aug. 19 to Sept. 26

When you love your workout, results come easy. Especially with Jazzercise.

A night under the stars, on the historic sponge docks features live Greek music, Greek dancing and instructions, free lessons in tavli (Greek backgammon), dining and more. Free. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks is located at Dodecanese Boulevard between Hope and Athens streets. For more information, visit www. spongedocks.net. tHe kitCHeN WitCHes
Early Bird Dinner Theater

1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical based on James A. Michener’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1948 novel Tales of the South Pacific. Manatee Players is located at 102 Old Main St., Bradenton. For more information, visit www.manateeplayers.com or call (941) 748-5875. regrets oNly
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For more information, visit www.carrollwoodcenter.orgupcoming-events.html or call (813) 269-1310. WedNesdays
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Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Stephen Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food. Dolly’s long-suffering TV-producer son Stephen tries to keep them on track, but as long as Dolly’s dressing room is one inch closer to the set than Isobel’s, it’s a losing battle and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly and Isobel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer. Early Bird Dinner Theater is located at 200 South McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets for dinner and the show are priced from $30. For more information, visit www. earlybirddinnertheatre.com or call (727) 446-5898.

Through Sept. 5

Regrets Only is a play, written by Paul Rudnick. It is a comedy of Manhattan manners exploring the very latest topics in marriage and friendship. The setting: a Park Avenue penthouse. The players: a powerhouse attorney, Jack McCullough, his deliriously social wife, Tibby and their closest friend Hank Hadley, one of the world’s most staggeringly successful fashion designers. Add a daughter’s engagement, some major gowns, the President of the United States and stir. West Coast Players is located at 21905 US 19 N, Clearwater. Tickets are priced from $15 for seniors. For more information, visit www.wcplayers.org or call (727) 734-7100. lustFul temptatioNs
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Through Aug. 15

Hosted by “Danny Mac” formerly of Grace O’Malleys. Free. Madeleina Cottage Restaurant is located at 357 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach. For more information, visit www.madeleinacottage.us/ or call (727) 367-1727. WedNesdays
Senior Wednesdays at CMA

Musical gospel play with a focus on breast cancer. The story revolves around a young man who lands a job with a Christian magazine and finds himself face to face with temptation. A portion of the proceeds benefits the National Beast Cancer Foundation and the Christian Brothers Film Academy. Tickets priced from $25 for seniors. Carrollwood Cultural Center is located at 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa.

Aug. 27-29

This special day includes complimentary donuts and coffee and a 10 percent discount on gift shop purchases. Each week a different staff member or volunteer will chat about how this working animal hospital operates. $3 for seniors. For more information visit www.seewinter.com or call (727) 441-1790. summer ClassiC moVie series
Tampa Theatre Weekends in August

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

ticexpialidocious” as loudly as you want and no one will shush you. This Sing-A-Long Mary Poppins (1964) features Julie Andrews as the nanny who is practically perfect in every way and her favorite Cockney chimney sweep Bert, played by Dick Van Dyke. Look for Van Dyke in another role in the film. If your kids are only used to seeing it on the small screen at home, this will be a treat to see “Step in Time” on the big screen. Also included are free play-along prop bags and an Audience Costume Parade. Dress in a costume inspired by the movie and you will be invited on stage before the show. Tampa Theatre is located at 711 Franklin St., Tampa. For more information, visit www.tampatheatre.org or call (813) 274-8286. saturdays
Sock It to You

All summer long, Tampa Theatre will show classic Hollywood movies, from wonderful Cary Grant vehicles to star turns for Bogie and Bacall. There’s comedy, drama, science fiction and you won’t want to miss a special sing-along edition of Mary Poppins. Now you can sing “Supercalifragilis-

Laugh at the world all summer long, FST Improv returns with their summer show: “The Saturday Super Special Sock it to You Forget the World Sucks Improv Show.” Doors open at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. Florida Studio Theatre is located at 1241 North Palm Ave., Sarasota. For more information, visit www.floridastudiotheatre.org or call (941) 366-9000.

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LOCAL mARkeTS
tuesdays
Fresh Market • Gulfport Art Village Fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood in a festive environment with local art vendors. Gulfport Fresh Market is located at 2914 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport. For more information, visit www. gulfportflorida.us/tuesday-morning-fresh-market or call (727) 667-7531.

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diabetics Plan Ahead for Travel
Medications are part of a daily routine for people with diabetes. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 87 percent of adults diagnosed with diabetes take either insulin, oral medications or both. For these individuals, traveling requires a bit of extra planning. CVS Pharmacist Martha Zavala reminds people that the first step to making sure you are prepared for a safe trip is to talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what to pack. The American Diabetes Association recommends that you bring twice as much medication and testing supplies as you need when traveling. Keep a stocked carry-on bag with you so necessities are always nearby. If you are traveling by airplane, alert the security screener that you are carrying diabetes products. Some items to pack in your carryon include enough insulin, syringes and blood testing supplies for the duration of your trip, plus additional medications and medical supplies. You should bring snacks such as cheese, peanut butter, fruit and hard candy or glucose tablets to treat low blood glucose. If you are used to having juice on hand, purchase it after going through airport security to avoid restrictions related to traveling with liquids. Don’t forget to pack your diabetes identity card in case of an emergency. Proper medication storage is important to keep in mind. Body heat can upset the makeup of a drug, so don’t store pills in a pocket or otherwise near your body. The safest place to keep your medications is in carry-on luggage, so they will be easily accessible. Make sure to use the original pharmacy containers to avoid any confusion at security. It is important to pack insulin carefully to prevent it from breaking or overheating. Insulin does not need to be refrigerated, but if stored in very hot or very cold temperatures, it may lose strength. Travel packs can help keep your insulin at the right temperature. Once you arrive at your destination, there are simple ways you can make sure your health is not negatively impacted by changes in your normal routine. Vacations may mean more time in the sun or increased physical activity, so be sure to have a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Monitoring your blood glucose levels is as important while traveling as when you are at home. You may be eating unfamiliar foods that have unknown effects on your blood glucose levels. If you are more active than usual, your blood glucose could go too low. Check your numbers frequently, including before eating and two to three hours after meals. If you are traveling through time zones, it may be necessary to adjust your dosing schedule so that you take your medication on time. The supplies needed to manage diabetes at home and on the road can be expensive. One way to save is the ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes program from CVS/pharmacy. More information on the program and diabetes care can be found at the CVS/pharmacy Diabetes Care Center. Source: ARAcontent

tHursdays
Havest Marketplace • Ulmer Park, Largo Outdoor shopping in charming Ulmer Park offers healthy choices of fresh produce for your body, specialty foods and delectable sweets for your taste buds; green themed goods for our environment; and original creations by local artists and craftsman to inspire your mind and your spirit. Ulmer Park is located at 301 West Bay Drive, Largo. For more information, visit www.largoevents.com or call (727) 587-6740.

Fridays
Dunedin Green Market • Pioneer Park Fresh produce, plants and herbs, cheeses, seafood, meat pies, pet treats, organic products and more. Pioneer Park is located at Main Street and Douglas Ave, Dunedin.

Fridays Looking for fresh produce and lunchtime fare as you walk through downtown Tampa? Then this weekly market is just for you. Stroll along more than 50 vendors offering crafts, fresh local vegetables and fruits. The are ready to eat foods or foods to take home to prepare later. Lykes Gaslight Park is located at 410 Franklin St., Tampa. saturdays
Saturday Morning Market Al Lang Parking Lot • Downtown St Pete Tampa Downtown Market • Gaslight Park

keep Tires Properly inflated
Millions of U.S. drivers waste gas by the gallon every day by driving on under-inflated tires. Fewer than 8 percent of vehicles have four properly inflated tires, according to a Rubber Manufacturers Association-sponsored national tire pressure survey. Worse, at least 20 percent of vehicles were found to have at least one tire under-inflated by at least 8 psi. Driving on under-inflated tires can significantly affect fuel economy and safety. The U.S. Department of Energy says that properly inflated tires can improve fuel economy by 3.3 percent and help you save 9 cents per gallon at the pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association estimates that under-inflated tires contribute to more than 600 fatalities and 33,000 injuries a year. FresH markets aNd more at tHe semiNole mall Grand Opening: Saturday Aug. 7 To help keep your car and tires road-worthy, make sure you check your tire pressure at least once a month and before every long trip (including the spare). Keep tire pressure at the level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Under-inflation creates excessive stresses and heat and may lead to tire failure that could result in vehicle damage and serious injury or death. Another problem to watch out for is tires and wheels that are out of balance or misaligned, which can cause uneven wear or vehicle problems. Have your alignment checked periodically and rotate tires every 5,000 to 8,000 miles to help get the most miles from your tires. For more information visit RMA’s website at www. betiresmart.org.

Vendors offer fresh produce, gourmet foods, baked goods, plants and flowers, featuring local artist, live music, organic growers and green products. Relax and enjoy a delightful afternoon in the shade of the garage and the cool breezes from the waterfront. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Market is located at 400 First St S, St. Petersburg. For more information, visit www.saturdaymorningmarket.com or call (727) 455-4921. saturdays Farm-fresh produce, natural products, gardening items, crafts and more. Heritage Village is located at 11909 125th St N, Largo. For more information, visit www.pinellascounty. org/Heritage/default.htm or call (727) 582-2123. suNdays Shop for organically friendly foods at this family and dog friendly market with live music and tips on how to eat healthier. Sweetwater Organic Community Farm is located at 6942 West Comanche Ave., Tampa. For more information, visit www.sweetwater-organic.org or call (813) 887-4066.
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enTeRTAinmenT American idol’s Scott macintyre to Headline Tea for Tots
American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre, whose vision-impairment could not impede his talent, will share his moving success story at the 4th Annual Tea for Tots Luncheon sponsored by Lighthouse of Pinellas. A singer, songwriter and musician, MacIntyre was called “an inspiration to the entire world” by former Idol judge Paula Abdul during the Season 8 competition. His latest CD Heartstrings debuted at No. 18 on the iTunes Pop Album Chart. MacIntyre also has found success as a motivational speaker, sharing his amazing life story with audiences. Visually impaired since birth, he started playing piano by ear at age three and began studying classical piano at age six. Now 24, he is an accomplished musician on the piano, guitar, bass and drums. He studied music at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, entered Arizona State University’s Barrett summer FuN doesN’t HaVe to Cost a FortuNe You can have plenty of fun close to home — even right in your own backyard — with a modest cash investment and a little planning ahead. Summer and water play go hand in hand. You don’t have to head to the beach to make a splash. City pools, splash parks and annual passes to water parks can cost very little. Of course the beach is free. While you’re having fun in the water, remember to get enough water into your body as well. Stay Honors College and Herberger College of Fine Arts at the age of 14. In 2005, he received the coveted Marshall and Fulbright scholarships and was ranked by USA Today as one of the top 20 undergraduate seniors in the nation. He graduated ASU Summa Cum Laude at 19, then went on to receive a masters degree overseas in England at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Royal College of Music. “We look forward to hearing both MacIntyre the gifted musician and MacIntyre the inspiring speaker,” said Dan Mann, President & CEO of Lighthouse of Pinellas. The fourth annual Tea for Tots luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Sponsorships are still available by calling Stephanie Smith at (727) 544-4433, Ext. 241. For tickets and more information, visit www.lighthouseofpinellas.org. hydrated by drinking plenty of water whenever you take part in outdoor activities this summer. Save money by taking your own reusable bottles. Even better, pack your own picnic lunch or get a prepared meal from a supermarket. It can be much cheaper than a restaurant. Can’t find a driv-in? Make your own. Carry the flat-screen TV and DVD player out to the backyard and set up a summer movie night for the whole family. Backyard camp outs are free, too. Kids love them.

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HOmeFROnT

make Tough Summer Chores a Breeze
When the weather is great and the kids are out of school, who wants to spend all of his or her time cooped up around the house doing chores? Summer should be spent with family, enjoying days in the sun. Unfortunately, all those beautiful blooming flowers and lush lawns can translate into grass stains, pollen, mildew and muddy footprints on your deck and carpets. But between work, a household and a family to manage, who has time to clean? The key is multitasking and making those countless summer chores go by easier and faster. Here are some time-saving tips to help you kick those annoying chores: The best way to approach a multitude of items is to multitask. First, put a load into the washing machine. Be sure to pre-treat nasty stains to save even more precious time. Next, spray the bathroom sink, toilet, tub, tiles and shower curtain with a multipurpose cleaner. While the cleaner attacks those stains, grab the vacuum. Then, wipe down the bathroom and switch your laundry for the next load. Before you know it, your chores are done. Another effective way to save time is to use a cleaning product that also multitasks. Choose a multipurpose cleaner and degreaser, such as Greased Lightning, which cleans kitchen and bathroom surfaces, as well as carpet stains, pet stains and even the patio furniture. It even can be used as a laundry pre-treat for tough stains, including those from grease, grass, ink, mud, makeup, blood, wine and food. Barbecues are a staple of warm weather, but they can be a pain to clean. When you’re ready for your cookout, turn on your grill and let it come to full heat. Before cooking, take half an onion and rub it up and down the grill. When the cooking is done, repeat with the other half of the onion. This trick will prevent that built-up gunk on your grill and allow food to cook evenly. The kitchen can be a whole project unto itself. Start smart and open that fridge; discard old food and containers and wipe down the shelves. Next, load up the dishwasher and don’t forget the sponges. They are a hangout for contaminates and can spread germs to other parts of the kitchen. Washing sponges in the dishwasher keeps them fresh. Now it’s time to make countertops and cupboards shine. Look for tough spots like wine stains or syrup that can seep into cracks and corners leaving yucky messes. Finally, before mopping, do yourself a favor and skip the broom. The vacuum is an easy way to pick-up anything hiding on your kitchen floor. For more cleaning tips and information on multipurpose cleaners, visit www.greased-lightning.com. Powering through chores can be easier than you think, if you arm yourself with the right tips and cleaning tools.

teaCHiNg kids aBout loCal WildliFe You don’t have to travel far this summer to see wildlife in its natural habitat. Community groups can help your children learn how local animals affect people and the local environment. For example, a local chapter of Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program recently taught children the importance of ladybugs as natural insect controllers and released live ladybugs in their school garden. State parks also are a good way to expose kids to “first wildlife experiences,” where they learn to use all five senses. For information on local community environmental and wildlife groups, visit rootsandshoots.org. suNset treasure islaNd Treasure Island Beach Trail Park Don’t miss this... Aug. 7 and Aug. 21 musicians and vendors line a mile of the beachfront trail along with street performers, water slides and various inflatables for the kids. Treasure Island Beach Trail Park is located at 10400 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island. For more information, visit mytreasureisland.org.
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