Local Martial Artist, 13, Raising Money To Return To World Games

By Benjamin Carter

Ethan Dillon, now 13, with his medals from the 2012 World Martial Arts Games.
Ethan Dillon, now 13, with his medals from the 2012 World Martial Arts Games.

A shy four-year-old sits on his mother’s lap refusing to join the other kids because the martial arts class is simply too intimidating for the young boy. But, after some encouragement from his instructor, he is suddenly participating with the others. Within five minutes, he’s hooked.

Today, Land O’Lakes resident Ethan Dillon, 13, studies a plethora of martial arts fighting styles. He has achieved high ranks in several different disciplines, including two second-degree black belts in karate and mixed martial arts, as well as a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga, the official self-defense training of the Israeli Defense Forces.

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New Tampa Chiropractic’s 2nd Grand Opening

By Gary Nager,

Congratulations go out to my friend and fellow Rotarian Dr. William Scheu and his amazing staff at the New Tampa Chiropractic & Injury Center (photo below), who celebrated the Grand Opening of the office’s new location in the Cypress Ridge Professional Park just off S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel on October 3. The crowded (at least 40 or so people) Open House event featured delicious food by Ghada Jadallah of A Dash of Salt & Pepper (on Cross Creek Blvd.), as well as a Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting.

The new office, which is much larger and has more private treatment, rehab and massage therapy rooms than New Tampa Chiro’s now-closed old office (which was next to the Super Target on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., or BBD), is elegant, comfortable and definitely a lot more functional.

“My staff, my family and I are definitely all happier here,” Dr. Scheu said during the event. “Our patients are having no problem finding us and we’re not missing out on much walk-in traffic because there never really was very much of it at our old location.”

For more info about New Tampa Chiropractic & Injury Center (2312 Crestover Lane, Suite 102, Wesley Chapel) — including info about the Licensed Therapeutic Massage, weight loss, core strengthening and of course, chiropractic and injury rehab services & more, call 994-6111 or visit ConfortiChiropractic.com.

D & D Pressure Washing Can Rid Your Home Of Mold & Mildew

By Bonnie Mason

Doug Drozd, of D & D Pressure Washing
Doug & Dina, of D & D Pressure Washing

Are you embarrassed by the green mold growing on the sides of your home? Is your oak tree dropping acorns faster than the squirrels can remove them?

One of the most efficient ways to get your home or business exterior clean and looking new again is by pressure washing. It’s the quickest method to get rid of mold, mildew, dirt and grime. Continue reading

Walmart On S.R. 54 To Begin Construction

By Matt Wiley,

Construction is set to begin on the Walmart at the intersection of S.R. 54 and Pointe Pleasant Blvd./Wiregrass Ranch Blvd. in Wesley Chapel.

A Site Development Permit dated September 30 has been posted at the site, which will cover 35 acres on the northern section of the Wiregrass Ranch Development of Regional Impact (DRI), more than 196,000 sq.-ft. of which will be used for the retail store, which will include a Garden Center of more than 21,000-sq.-ft.Continue reading