SPOTLIGHT ON…Ignite Cheerleading!

If your child is interested in cheerleading, but you’re not sure if you and/or your child are ready to commit to the usual 3-5-days-per-week and thousands of dollars in cost that most competitive cheer programs require, Ignite Cheerleading is a great place to start.Continue reading

Wesley Chapel & New Tampa Chambers Of Commerce To Join Forces

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn (left) was the featured speaker at one of the most recent New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheons presided over by New Tampa Chamber president Neil Heird (right). On July 25, the New Tampa Chamber agreed, in principle, to merge with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.
Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn (left) was the featured speaker at one of the most recent New Tampa Chamber of Commerce luncheons presided over by New Tampa Chamber president Neil Heird (right). On July 25, the New Tampa Chamber agreed, in principle, to merge with the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce.

By Gary Nager

A New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News Exclusive! The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce and New Tampa Chamber of Commerce are set to join forces to better serve the business community in our area.Continue reading

Spotlight on Sea of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Sea of Smiles, the pediatric dental office of Dr. Lisa LaPrestsi, DMD (located at 3737 Maryweather Lane, off Bruce B. Downs Blvd.) is proud to be serving the New Tampa/Wesley Chapel area. Dr. LaPrestsi held a Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) ribbon cutting ceremony on June 3 to welcome the local community to this outstanding new dental office.

Sea of Smiles provides specialized dentistry for children and adolescents in a “child-friendly” environment. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. LaPresti focuses on preventive care to help each child have a healthy smile to last a lifetime.
Dr. LaPresti was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated in 1998 from West Virginia University in Morgantown, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003 and pursued her pediatric dental residency training in Cleveland, OH. She spent two years training at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, which is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University (also in Cleveland).

Dr. LaPresti says she is a die- hard Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan! During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.

Dr. LaPrestsi also has another office which serves infants, children and teens in the Bradenton/Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area.

For more info, or to make an appointment at the Wesley Chapel Sea of Smiles office, call 528-8717 or visit SeaofSmilesChildrensDentist.com.