New Tampa Piano & Pedagogy Academy Students Perform Royally

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First row, left to right: Abraham Schrader, Pavani Parashar, Tanvi Balan, Vinesh Mesaros, Sofia Gonzalez. Second row, left to right: Jane West, Dr. Judith Jain, Aline Giampietro, Benjamin Scotch, Ashley Viradiya, William Piriou and Bhavya Gudaru.

Achieving a high level of proficiency at playing the piano requires dedication and the right instruction. Students at the New Tampa Piano & Pedagogy Academy (NTPPA) on Cross Creek Blvd. demonstrated that they have both, as all 16 of the academy’s students participating in a recent Royal Conservatory of Music exam scored 90 or higher, earning the highest classification — First Class Honors with Distinction.

The Royal Conservatory of Music is the largest and oldest independent arts educator in Canada. The Toronto-based institution’s influence extends internationally through its examination program, which measures a musician’s performance skill and technique. In addition to a grade, participants receive a certificate and written feedback about their performance.

Judith Jain, Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.), founder and executive director of NTPPA, says the Royal Conservatory exam results validate the teaching methods she and her instructors use.

“It’s not a coincidence that you have 16 students taught by just the three of us (see below) all scoring 90s,” says Dr. Jain, a Pebble Creek resident. “It’s the methodology.” She notes that her students’ high scores indicate flawless execution and a high level of artistic expression in performing the exam’s musical pieces.

The name of Dr. Jain’s music instruction studio, one mile west of Morris Bridge Rd. on Cross Creek Blvd., reflects her background and approach to teaching music. She earned her D.M.A. in Piano Performance and Pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept) from University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, OH. She has performed as a soloist, with chamber groups and orchestras.

Visitors to NTPPA’s website will read this quote from Dr. Jain: “I teach children so that I can learn from them.” It’s a teaching perspective that Jain says distinguishes her academy from others.

“That’s basic to our philosophy,” she says. “We’re looking at music from all angles because music is not one dimensional.”

Jain opened NTPPA two years ago, when the number of students she was teaching as a private instructor grew beyond what she could accommodate herself. After finding a space adjacent to the New Tampa Dance Theatre (see story on page 22), she outfitted it with a selection of Yamaha grand and upright pianos, as well as a Clavinova digital piano laboratory. Jain also hired faculty to teach, all of whom have Master’s degrees related to music or education.

“I found the right people to work with,” Jain says. “The degree is a given, but the mindset is important.”

Speaking Of Those Instructors…

NTPPA instructor Jane West is a pianist and music scholar with a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Historical Musicology from Tufts University in Medford, MA. She has experience as a soloist and chamber music performer. According to West, there is no age limit to learning about music and playing the piano.

“From the moment a child is born up to the point they can take private lessons, which would be roughly 5 or 6 years old,” West says, “there’s that period when you can teach a child concepts and musicianship skills; a sense of rhythm, pitch, being able to sing back and clap back. Those are all skills that then a student can develop in a private (instructional) setting.”

Dr. Jain says that integral to early childhood music education is NTPPA’s Musikgarten program, which is under the direction of Beth Maberry, who has a Master of Education (M.Ed.) from the University of South Florida in Tampa at the Academy.nt piano WEB1

Music is appreciated by people of all ages and anyone who wants to learn how to play the piano can do so at NTPPA, no matter what stage they are at in their lives.

“We believe music is for everybody and we’re here to facilitate your relationship with music,” says Dr. Jain.

For adults who are seeking to expand their skills and horizons, there is the opportunity to combine private lessons and a bit of socializing with occasional group performances and recitals. Dr. Jain says her academy can even create a music education plan for a busy professional or someone with extra time to fill.

“We will craft a program with the person in front of us in mind,” she says.

Even For Recreational Pianists

A new program that the Academy is beginning in the fall is called Recreational Music Making. Jain says it is oriented toward older adults and their needs and interests.

“It’s about wellness and engaging the mind and improving the quality of life for senior citizens, rather than mastering a piece of music,” she says.

As a member of NTPPA’s piano faculty, Aline Giampietro, who has an M.A. degree in Piano Performance from Eastern Washington University in Spokane, sees the commonality of students whatever their age or purpose.

“I want them to really love music and get that in their lives,” Giampietro says. “We teach such a range of students that we can gear the lessons to whatever their goal is.”

Jain says whatever goals or learning styles her students have, she and her faculty will accommodate them.

“We teach to the way you learn,” she says. “Usually it’s the other way around.”

Jain also says she is conducting a search for another faculty member because the demand for instruction at NTPPA is increasing.

While a career in music may be the goal for some students, there are plenty of benefits along the way, as parents of some of Jain’s youngest students will attest.

Sonia Mesaros of Grand Hampton has two children, ages 6 and 10, enrolled at NTPPA. She appreciates how it has helped them develop their educational skills, as well as being a creative outlet.

“I’m seeing that it’s transferring into their academics, especially mathematics and the ability to multitask,” she says.

Mandel Pickett also has two children receiving lessons from Dr. Jain and her faculty. He appreciates how the lessons have encouraged his nine-year-old son to become a musical mentor to his seven-year-old brother.

nt piano labWEB“He plays his entire lesson from memory and he helps his brother out, which really impresses me,” Pickett says.

Eighth-grade student Ashley Viradiya of Tampa Palms attends Terrace Community Middle School in Thonotosassa and has been playing piano for six years, the last two at NTPPA. She is enthusiastic about how music has enhanced her life.

“The piano can help you with creativity and it helps you with many skills,” Ashley says. “It can open up your senses and help you understand things.” Her father, Naresh Viradiya, concurs.

“I have observed a great improvement in her skills,” Naresh says.

While Dr. Jain is pleased with the Royal Conservatory of Music test scores, she puts the results in perspective.

“Whether or not a student takes the test, we teach the same way,” she says.

Of the 16 students taking the Royal Conservatory of Music exam, 12 are from New Tampa and four are from Wesley Chapel. The New Tampa students are: Tanvi Balan, Phu Doan, Niral Gaddi, Bhavya Gudaru, Aeon Johnson, Micah Lawrence, Priya Majethia, Vinesh Mesaros, Pavani Parashar, Abraham Schrader,  Ashley Viradiya and William Piriou. The  Wesley Chapel students are: Milana Schemkes, Sofia Gonzalez, Lauren Scotch and Benjamin Scotch.

The New Tampa Piano and Pedagogy Academy is located at 10701 Cross Creek Blvd. You can learn more by visiting NewTampaPPA.com, or calling 994-2452.

Get ‘Back To Wellness’ With Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy & Licensed Massage

Dr. Justin Spiegel (left), Dr. Jonathan Hancock (right) & Dr. Alexandra Ellison-Cherny (sitting) offer chiropractic, physical & massage therapy under one roof at the Back To Wellness Center.

Sitting at a red light in January of this year, Wesley Chapel residents Cindy Griffiths and her husband James were suddenly rear-ended. It was especially scary for Cindy, who had brain surgery in 2000 after a car accident. After an MRI following the more recent accident, she was looking for a chiropractor for treatment of two bulging discs and two herniated discs in her neck.

In an online search, James found the Back To Wellness Center Chiropractic & Physical Therapy, located in the Summergate Professional Center behind Sam’s Club off of S.R. 56.

“I was in pretty bad shape the first time I walked in,” says Cindy, “but I felt wonderful when I left.”

Cindy says what she liked about the Back To Wellness Center was the integration of chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage, all in one practice. Owner Jonathan Hancock, D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic), says that’s what sets his office apart from others in the area.

“By combining chiropractic care with physical therapy and massage therapy, we’re not just going to get you out of pain,” Dr. Hancock says, “Our goal is to rehabilitate you so the condition doesn’t become chronic.”

Dr. Hancock opened the Back To Wellness Center in 2012. He was born and raised in Dade City, where his family business is in agriculture. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in political science from the University of South Florida in 2006, then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, FL, earning his D.C. degree in 2010.

Alexandra Ellison-Cherny, D.C., joined the staff nearly two years ago, after also earning her D.C. degree from Palmer College in 2014. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida in Orlando in 2011.

The integration with physical therapy happens because of the close partnership between the chiropractors and the Back To Wellness Center’s staff physical therapist (PT) Justin Spiegel, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy). Dr. Spiegel also is a Certified Mulligan Concept Practitioner, which he explains is a specific type of manual technique that restores joint function without increasing pain. He says he is one of just a handful of practitioners with this particular certification in the state of Florida.

“We work closely together and even sit down and brainstorm specific conditions,” says Dr. Hancock. “We give patients a higher level of care because we are right under the same roof.” He says having patients work directly with the physical therapist means he and Dr. Ellison-Cherney have more time to ensure they properly diagnose and treat underlying conditions, not just symptoms. “Patients get better quicker because we’re all on the same page.”

The staff also includes physical therapy assistant Robby Bell, PTA, RCA (registered chiropractic assistant), two licensed massage therapists (LMTs) and office manager Sierra Robinson.

“What drew me to this practice is that we have all these different modalities to treat people,” says Dr. Ellison-Cherny. “In my experience, it’s never just one thing that’s the answer. By using chiropractic, physical therapy and massage therapy, we help people to (not only) feel better, but stay better.”

The Back To Wellness Center treats a wide variety of musculoskeletal pain or conditions. “We cater to all walks of life,” says Hancock. “From workers comp injuries to auto accidents to athletes.”

A major focus of the doctors is that their patients have to be able to continue the exercises designed for them at home, so that they can stay well and pain-free.

Dr. Spiegel says most physical therapy exercises are designed to use the body’s own weight.

“We don’t need weight machines in the physical therapy room,” says Dr. Spiegel. “We’re trying to reeducate muscles to be strong enough to support the body. Those muscles don’t need a lot of resistance to restore function.  We start with a set of stretches and exercises using a resistance band, and we’ll even give you the resistance band to take home with you so you can continue at home.”

Dr. Hancock echoes this important sentiment. “We teach our patients to be proactive,” he says. “When they do the exercises at home, they don’t have to come in to the office as often. We provide papers with pictures to show patients how to do the exercises, and we practice them here. By the time they leave, it’s ingrained in them what they should do. When they are disciplined and follow through, we really see the results.”

Dr. Ellison-Cherny and Dr. Hancock say anyone can benefit from visiting their office. “Pain is the last thing you feel,” says Dr. Ellison-Cherny. “Unless you’ve experienced a traumatic accident, usually the conditions are there a long time before you feel pain.”

They agree that while every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, the Back To Wellness Center often offers shorter treatment plans than patients might expect, because of the integration of physical therapy and massage therapy on site. “I would say we average three to five visits to get out of pain for non-traumatic injuries,” says Dr. Hancock.

He adds that the office accepts all insurance plans and is “in network” for the vast majority of plans. “We also offer flexible, affordable cash pay plans, and work with CareCredit financing, too,” he says.

A Pain-Free Education

For Cindy and James Griffiths, their treatment at The Back To Wellness Center was just what the doctors hope each of their patients will experience.

“They really, really educated us and were very helpful,” says Cindy. “In addition to the chiropractic care, the physical therapy and massage therapy really helped. I didn’t have physical therapy after my brain surgery in 2000, because it wasn’t offered to me. I wish it had been, because it’s been really good.”

In fact, she says the Back to Wellness Center helped her and James change many of their “bad habits,” such as teaching James how to properly get up from a lying down position. For Cindy, “Since my brain surgery, I had been holding my neck in a very stiff way, and Robby showed me how to not be so stiff. Just the other day I was saying, ‘I can’t believe I can turn my head like that.’”

Cindy adds that she and James came in for treatments for about six weeks, but after five weeks, they were completely off Ibuprofen and aspirin and felt much better. “If we have any problems, we would go back, but so far we haven’t had any,” says Cindy. “I’m still practicing what I was taught. I do the exercises and I feel great.”

The Back To Wellness Center Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is located at 27454 Cashford Cir., in the Summergate Professional Center, behind Sam’s Club off S.R. 56. The office is open Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 3 p.m.-7 p.m. on Thursday; and 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Friday. For more information, visit WesleyChapelChiropractor.com, call 973-4747 to make an appointment.

PROtential Sports — Outstanding Sports Programs; Great Life Lessons

PROtential Sports founders/owners Nyree (left) & Tony Bland were featured on a recent episode of WCNT-tv.
PROtential Sports founders/owners Nyree (left) & Tony Bland were featured on a recent episode of WCNT-tv.

Tony and Nyree Bland know what it takes to achieve success at the highest levels of athletic competition and they have been sharing that knowledge with young people in communities throughout New Tampa and Wesley Chapel for more than a dozen years.

“It’s about being the best you can be and having integrity,” says Nyree.

That’s the foundation of the New Tampa couple’s youth sports training company, PROtential Sports, where the stated mission is “Teaching Life Through Sports.”

Achieving high standards of performance through hard work and fair play is what the Blands credit for their own personal and professional successes, on and off the fields of play. Nyree was ranked as the number-one junior tennis player in North Carolina before a knee injury curtailed her professional tennis aspirations. Tony was a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings for four years, including the team’s historic 16-victory season in 1998. He played behind NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter and future Hall of Famer Randy Moss.

Passing on the insights and lessons from their own experiences is the goal of every after-school program, sports league and summer camp PROtential offers.

“We’re trying to teach them how to be a good person, as well as being a good athlete,” says Nyree.

Their venture into the business side of athletics came about in 2003 when Tony participated in a youth football camp with then-Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Brad Johnson (who was also a teammate of Tony’s at Minnesota) and running back Michael Pittman.

protential sports WEB2That experience brought home Tony’s own football beginning, as a 14-year-old playing in a youth football league and then catching passes at Pinellas Park High. His focused dedication to athletic achievement became part of his overall lifestyle, including academics, and he earned a scholarship to Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, where he majored in political science.

PROtential district manager Julie Garretson is a lifelong athlete who aspired to a career in physical education and now oversees many of the day-to-day operations of PROtential Sports. Since the youth activities are community-oriented, that means developing relationships with activity and lifestyle directors and stopping by when the children are on-site to check on things.

According to Garretson, PROtential Sports’ after-school programs for students five to 12 years-old are located at Club Tampa Palms, Arbor Greene, Heritage Isles, Grand Hampton and Cory Lake Isles (the latter is for Cory Lake residents only) in New Tampa and at Seven Oaks and Meadow Pointe IV in Wesley Chapel.

“We pick up from all the local schools,” says Garretson. “We do a snack time, a quick study hall and then a sports routine. We do two to three sports a day and try to hit each major sport twice a week.”

Besides getting a chance to learn about and play a variety of sports, including baseball, football, golf, tennis and soccer, kids participating in a PROtential Sports after-school program also learn life skills. Garretson says that whether it’s after school, at one of PROtential’s summer camps or in the company’s competitive leagues, the principles of teamwork and sportsmanship apply.

“We want the kids to always put their best foot forward,” Garretson says, adding that instilling a solid work ethic and sense of compassion in young people — whatever their athletic goals may be — will serve them well in the future. And, she says that’s important for kids to understand.

“You can’t be an athlete forever, but you’re a human being forever,” she says.

There are about 20 coaches working directly with children at PROtential. Experience in sports is a requirement, but according to Garretson, their job qualifications are not just derived from their athletic statistics or backgrounds.

“(Our instructors) should be teachers,” she says. “They are 50-percent life coaches and 50-percent sports coaches.”

protential sports WEB1One of PROtential’s coaches is Brooks Lovely, who says he has been playing sports since he was 3-years-old. Lovely was an offensive lineman at Maryville College in Maryville, TN, and he also was a football coach at Robinson High in Tampa before signing up with PROtential. Lovely expresses awareness of the responsibility he is entrusted with in working with young people.

“We try to make a positive impact on their lives every day,” says Lovely. “We teach them what we learned in our life through sports, like the importance of teamwork and communication.”

He adds that part of the job sometimes involves helping kids in the after-school program with their homework and instilling a positive attitude about getting good grades. “(We tell the kids that they) need to learn to like school,” he says.

Coach Devonn Polk can easily relate to the kids he’s responsible for at PROtential Sports. The Wharton High grad played tight end for the Wildcats. To him, you’re never too young to learn a sense of responsibility and PROtential Sports offers a way to do that.

“We teach them not just how to play sports, but how to be good leaders,” the Heritage Isles resident says.

The lessons that New Tampa resident Sandra Ferris says her son Alexavier has learned through PROtential Sports makes the program a winner in her view.

“It’s gratifying to watch my son learn a variety of sporting techniques while gaining lifelong leadership and sportsmanship skills,” Ferris says. “I firmly believe that Alexavier will learn to exemplify PROtential Sports’ motto, ‘Teaching Life Through Sports,’ by developing an appreciation for teamwork, perseverance and consistency throughout his adolescence into adulthood.”

NFL Flag Football, Too

While the end of summer means PROtential Sports is right now fielding a lot of inquiries about its after-school programs, it’s also the time of year when interest in football is renewed. For kids who want to compete in organized, limited-contact flag football in a professionally-run league, PROtential Sports offers NFL Flag Football.

The NFL Flag Football program operates under a license granted by the National Football League. It plays a six-on-six style of game, which is known for exciting playmaking on the uncrowded gridiron.

How You Can Get Into The Game With PROtential!

PROtential Sports also gives business-minded adults a way to get in the game through franchise opportunities. The company that Tony and Nyree Bland started more than a decade ago now operates in Riverview and Westchase, as well as New Tampa and Wesley Chapel. Franchising is another area of responsibility for Garretson.

“We have franchise opportunities available in Central Florida and we hope to expand into Pinellas County and Orlando,” Garretson says.

As PROtential Sports continues to grow, it sometimes means Nyree and Tony dress for doing business a little more often than they do coaching on the field. But, whether it’s business or sports, Nyree says whatever success they’ve achieved can always be traced back to the core values that have guided her and Tony throughout their lives.

“Having integrity and showing good character,” she says. “Because that’s all you have, is your integrity and your word.”

More information about NFL Flag Football, after-school programs, sports leagues, camps and franchise opportunities is available at PROtentialSports.com or by calling 843-9460. You also can check out Episode 3 of WCNT-tv for a special segment featuring PROtential Sports at NTNeighborhoodnews.com or Youtube/WCNT-tv.

Seven Oaks Pet Depot & Hospital Offers Vast Selection For Your Pets

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Dr. Sree Reddy, DVM (with scissors) cuts the ribbon at the Seven Oaks Pet Depot & Hospital opening. on S.R. 56.

I have known Sree Reddy, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) since he first opened his Seven Oaks Pet Hospital on S.R. 56 almost ten years ago (in 2007).

Today, Dr. Reddy and his team are proud to call the new Seven Oaks Pet Depot & Hospital, in what is being called the Pet & Fit Center, also on S.R. 56 (next to Buffalo Wild Wings, about 1/2-mile west of the former location), their new home.

“It has been a dream of mine to own my own building (he actually owns both buildings in the Pet & Fit Center; more on that below), and have both a full-service pet hospital (exotic pets welcome, too) and a fully-stocked pet store in one location,” Dr. Reddy says. “We designed this much larger new space in order to provide the best possible service and prices at both our pet hospital and our pet supplies retail store.”

Dr. Reddy graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine in Hyderabad, in his native India, before earning his Master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL. The Lutz resident worked as a veterinarian in Iowa and Clearwater prior to opening his practice in Seven Oaks.

In addition to Dr. Reddy, there are two other veterinarians on staff at Seven Oaks Pet Hospital. Lisa Clifford, DVM, earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Zoology from the University of Hawaii in Manoa in 1998 and her DVM degree from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames in 2005. She’s been on staff at Seven Oaks Pet Hospital since 2009.

Dr. Teresa Kho, DVM, received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and attended veterinary school at Ross University. in North Brunswick, NJ.  She was born in Hawaii, raised in California and moved to Florida in May of 2015. Dr. Kho enjoys all animals, but is particularly interested in seeing exotic pets and focusing on preventive care.

The new pet hospital occupies about 5,000 sq. ft., and the retail store occupies another 3,000 sq. ft. in the building closer to S.R. 56 on the 2.4-acre site.

Dr. Reddy says the new location also has allowed him to expand Seven Oaks Pet Hospital’s on-site grooming and boarding for its clients.

Also located in the front building is the 2,400-sq.-ft. Hammerfist Krav Maga, while CrossFit gym now occupies the 12,500-sq.-ft. second building in the plaza. Both businesses came from the same plaza where the pet hospital used to be located.

A Truly Caring, High-Tech Veterinary Office

One reason clients are so pleased with their experience is that Dr. Reddy’s practice stays ahead of the curve with new technology and treatment options. “We are proud that we update our practice with two or three new services every year,” says Dr. Reddy. For example, Seven Oaks Pet Hospital recently added an underwater treadmill. “This is great for doing rehab with older dogs to build muscle, while taking weight off the joints,” Dr. Reddy says.

And, for many years now, Dr. Reddy says, Seven Oaks Pet Hospital has been the only animal hospital in Florida to do single-port (incision) laparoscopic surgeries, such as spays for animals who weigh more than 10 pounds, liver biopsies or gastropexy (to eliminate twisting of the stomach). Dr. Reddy says that, while some facilities offer these services with multiple incisions, his office is the only ones in the state that uses a single port. And, he performs all of these surgeries on-site himself. Dr. Reddy says he learned to do these surgeries through specialized training in 2005 at the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in Ft. Collins, CO. “I’ve done hundreds of these surgeries and it really has helped a lot of pets,” he says.

The single port laparoscopic spay is just one reason why (as we reported a year or so ago in these pages) Mary Groezinger, a volunteer with Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida, raves about Seven Oaks Pet Hospital.

Mary also also said she was grateful for Dr. Reddy’s support of the Labrador Rescue. He provides dozens of discounted laparoscopic spays for the organization every year.

On a personal note, although I haven’t had a dog of my own for about five years, Dr. Reddy helped me and my son so much when we had to put our golden retriever Goldie down. You can just tell when someone loves your pet as much as you do. And, Dr. Reddy and his staff all seem to have that quality.

Dr. Reddy says he also is one of very few local animal clinics combining traditional and holistic treatments.

“Traditional and holistic treatments actually complement each other,” says Dr. Reddy, who also offers laser therapy for pets. For example, if a pet has an issue with one of its knees, the laser is applied right to the knee for a targeted approach, instead of using an oral anti-inflammatory medicine. The laser can be used for hip dysplasia, knee pain and to reduce post-operative pain, as well as for dental extractions.

He also says veterinary medicine is changing because clients want to know exactly what’s wrong with their pet, not just how to treat their symptoms. So, Seven Oaks Pet Hospital can do all diagnostics in office, from X-rays to ultrasounds.

Also popular are dental cleanings with no anaesthesia. “I enjoy it, because I like helping the pets,” he says. “And, we want to minimize the risks of anaesthesia.”

Seven Oaks Pet Hospital also offers wellness plans. Dr. Reddy says the plans are “a success story for us,” because his staff audits the plans and finds that most clients save anywhere from $100 to $2,000 annually by choosing a wellness plan. Wellness plan members get unlimited free exams, plus vaccines, (an annual) heartworm test and more. The wellness plan also entitles the pet to a reduced co-pay at an after-hours emergency facility. Different plans are available for puppies and kittens and for adult pets. “And, if the plan doesn’t save you money, we’ll tell you not to renew it.”

Your Pet Store…Your Way

Dr. Reddy says the Seven Oaks Pet Depot store absolutely does compete with the pet superstores for selection and price.

From the popular Blue Buffalo and Royal Canin foods to Greenies natural treats to the huge selection of pet toys, Dr. Reddy says the inventory at the store will evolve with the needs of the community. “If a client prefers a certain type of food, we can get it for them,” he says. “We’ve already added many requested items, so if you don’t see what you want when you’re in the store, tell us and we’ll get it for you and start stocking it.”

Seven Oaks Pet Hospital is located at 27029 S.R. 56 (look for the big, inflatable dalmation). Call 973-4779 or visit SevenOaksPetDepot.com for more info.

Dr. Reddy also is a partner at North Tampa Pet Depot (16033 Tampa Palms Blvd.). For info, call 866-7387 or visit NorthTampaPetDepot.com.