Lori Crawford

The annual WIN Woman's Symposium is an opportunity for members and selected exhibitors to promote their businesses or associations in a public forum. The 2009 event will be held on October 13th from 5pm-9pm at the HCA facility on US19N in Palm Harbor. Its goal is to improve the personal lives and businesses of all women. Attendance at the event is open to the public. It is $10 in advance, $15 at the door and all proceeds will go to The Haven and Women on the Way. Food and beverages are provided for no additional charge. In addition to the 65+ traditional vendor displays, there are 30 minute, non-promotional presentations of topics of keen interest to women made in classroom environments by WIN members. As several presentations go on in different rooms at the same time, attendees have many from which to choose.

Since the 1st Woman's Symposium in 2006, this event has proudly raised and donated over $16,000 to charities such as The North Pinellas Pregnancy Center, the Resource Center for Women and the Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County.

For more information, please contact Lori Crawford, Trinity Chapter Meeting Leader at 727-234-8002. The Trinity monthly WIN meeting is the 3rd Thursday of each month @11:30 held at the Outback Steakhouse on Duck Slough & Hwy 54.

Did you know that by planting a shade tree at just the right height and in the right spot you can save energy and money? Just by shading your A/C's outdoor compressor you can increase the unit's efficiency by as much as 10 percent!

Before planting, confirm that the root system of the tree will work for close proximity to your unit and then carefully position the tree with respect to the air conditioner and the mid-day sun.

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As a full time Realtor and resident of Trinity, I crisscross through what sometimes feels like every street in our area over the course of an average work week! Because I am typically either on my way to meet clients to sign paperwork or am showing homes, I don't stop to really appreciate the loveliness and the tranquility. I talk about it with clients moving into the area because it is how I feel; but I still continue to go about my business just like everyone else does, with only my destination and the rest of my list of things to do on my mind! Because I am in real estate, just about every intersection and subdivision reminds me of specific people. I remember who used to live where and the locations of new neighbors that were so excited when their perfect home was found!

I have millions of memories in this area but today I just took a drive, really looked around, and felt this overwhelming sense of what a beautiful neighborhood we share. It was a gorgeous afternoon and I had time before my next appointment - so I just enjoyed Trinity.

Part of my unscheduled tour was a drive around the site of our pending Trinity Town Center. While progress is slower than expected, it does seem to be moving in the right direction. Financial services giant Raymond James and the locally owned and operated Old Harbor Bank are both open for business!

Actually, the completion of these structures officially signals the conclusion of Phase One. Construction on the second phase, which includes spaces for law offices and high-end restaurants, is underway. Here are some of the fabulous places we have to look forward to!

Master's Steak House

First Impressions Salon

HALLE's (formerly The Cherry Tree Gift Gallery)

Anytime Fitness

RSVP Fine Wines & Spirits

Mekenita Mexican Grille

Tealuxe Tea Bar

Gaetano's

Seraya Jewelry

The One (Fine Shoes)

Pacific Palate

Nikos Mediterranean Seafood

Bear Creek Coffee

Manias Family Pharmacy

This is our home; this is Trinity - getting better every day!

The first meeting of the Trinity Chapter of WIN will be held Thursday, January 15, 2009 from 11:30-1:00 PM at the Outback Steakhouse located at Hwy 54 and Duck Slough Rd.

WIN is a group of professional women in Pasco county whose goal is to build friendships and build their businesses! We all know the best business relationships come from good personal relationships.

Each month a member will have the opportunity to address the group. We will also have guest speakers who will share information on a variety of topics such as self-defense, financial advise, apparel, beauty products as well as on various organizations in our area.

Please join us and find out more at our first planning/suggestion meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15th at Outbacks. Feel free to bring a friend or two. We'll be looking for members from all walks of life as we can all help each other.

For more information, questions or to RSVP, contact me at 727-234-8002 or email me at LTCrawford01@aol.com

Looking forward to helping each other! It's a good life!

Lori Crawford

I love Trinity; it has been home to me and my family for years. I have also been proud to sell homes to many other families who will continue to flourish in our community.

We've certainly got some exciting things going on! We are of course eagerly anticipating the spectacular Trinity Town Center that will be bursting on the scene by summer's end. An eclectic mix of shops and spots to indulge in fine cuisine will characterize this park-like setting. We'll have a sparkling oasis where we can meet our friends and neighbors to shop, stroll, or feast! In addition, we will realize increased real estate values, not to mention an additional source of employment and revenue.

Speaking of real estate, recent reports from Pasco Property Appraiser, Mike Wells, proclaim that our area has stayed stronger than many during the housing crisis. That is extraordinary news for our region, considering the dramatic depreciations in some areas.

We are also awaiting the grand opening of the ultra-modern Medical Center of Trinity scheduled for last quarter of 2009. Over two hundred million dollars is being spent on this facility. The 55-acre parcel of land will support a 5-story hospital tower and an attached 3-story medical office building. The architectural plans allow for additional freestanding buildings to be constructed in future. Here too, will be a tremendous source of employment with an anticipated staff of almost 2000 between physicians, employees, and volunteers.

Special things are happening - we've got it going on in Trinity...