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Vol. 2, Issue 5, May 2013

Neighborhood NewsNeighborhood News ®

W E S T C H A S E A R E A

& Lifestyles

Submitted by Simply Elegant

Opening its doors a little less thana year ago, Simply Elegant UniqueGift Boutique of Westchase is the per-fect place to find a gift for any lady, in-cluding yourself!

Everything about Simply Elegantis cute and fun. They showcase brandssuch as Brighton, Vera Bradley, Lind-say Phillip’s 'Switch Flops', Tyler Can-dles, Kameleon Jewelry, JohnMedeiros Jewelry, Mud Pie, and muchmore. The friendly, helpful staff is al-

ways there to steer you inthe right direction.

As Mike, one of Sim-ply Elegant's owners, putsit, "We are here to buildrelationships," and theydo. Many of the cus-tomers visit regularly, giv-ing the intimate boutiquea bit of a 'Cheers' am-biance. "We like to keepeveryone on a first name

See “Simply Elegant”on page 22.

By Marcy Sanford

Since my family and I first movedto Westchase, I’ve quite often foundmyself more apt to head west whenleaving the area. We’ve found somegreat restaurants, parks, and of coursebeaches in that direction. And, nowwe’ve got a great new restaurant to addto our list of favorites – Positano’s Ris-torante Italiano. Located at the cornerof Tampa Road and Lake St. George in

the Shoppes at Cloverplace, Positano’sserves delicious, classic Italian food thatis sure to delight all of your senses.

Owners Harry and Jiske Ong hadspent most of their lives in the restau-rant business before opening Posi-tano’s, and their attention to customersand love of food is evident from themoment you walk through their doors.“We prepare our food with the finestand freshest ingredients,” says Harry.“We are happy to have a restaurant that

so many people in our communityenjoy. We have recently added seasonalspecials made with local produce.These have been a big hit with many ofour customers.”

One happy customer writes,“Positano’s has become my go-torestaurant when I want a great Italianmeal. The food is consistently excellent.

See “Positano’s” on page 26.

It's Being Called The Best Kept SecretIn Westchase, But I Don't Think It's

Much Of A Secret Anymore!

Positano’s RistoranteItaliano – Authentic

Italian Cuisine

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PublisherTim SelbyGeneral ManagerMatt Selby Advertising SalesHannah DalegowskiJim O’ReillyKen BurkeAccounting ManagerDoreen SelbyBilling AssistantTina O’ReillyMarketing & DevelopmentAshley Knoblach

EditorAlexis SelbyCorrespondentsKim ThomasJulie KanehlKatie ThomasMarcy SanfordLenay RuhlDara TuckerErin AldrichArt DirectorTony SicaGraphic ArtistDat X. Do

From The Editor Alexis Selby

Expansion into CarrollwoodAt the Neigh-

borhood News & Lifestyles we writeabout a lot of family owned and oper-ated businesses and it is always excitingwhen one of our local businesses ex-pands. This month we are very excitedto announce that Neighborhood News &Lifestyles is expanding into Carroll-wood!

Since the first Neighborhood Newshit mailboxes in New Tampa back in1993, the publication has continued togrow. In 2008, our publisher Tim Selby,who happens to be my father-in-law,sold the New Tampa and Wesley Chapelpublications to his 50/50 business part-ner, and focused on the Trinity and EastLake area publications. The Selby familynow has five Neighborhood News &Lifestyles newsmagazines, reaching over80,000 mailboxes in Trinity, East Lake,Odessa/ Lutz / Land O’ Lakes,Westchase and now the Carrollwoodarea!

For the past 20 years, Neighbor-hood News & Lifestyles has been keep-ing the community informed andhelping local businesses grow and ex-

pand with our “hyper-local” publica-tion, by offering unprecedented colorand glossy ads and providing in-depth,personable articles about the fabulousbusinesses that serve you and the neigh-borhood events that keep your commu-nity strong and connected.

Like the other Neighborhood News& Lifestyles newsmagazines, the newCarrollwood Area Neighborhood News& Lifestyles is delivered in mailboxeseach month, and will reach approxi-mately 13,000 homes and businesses inthe Carrollwood area. The first issue hitmailboxes on April 5.

Like many family owned and oper-ated businesses, Neighborhood News &Lifestyles is built on a family’s goodname and reputation and strives for ex-cellence in every aspect – from excep-tional print quality and interestingcommunity news to superior customersupport for advertisers. We go above-and-beyond to maintain a quality publi-cation that people look forward toreceiving and reading.

My husband Matt Selby, followinghis father Tim’s lead, started the Car-

rollwood publication, and I am ex-tremely excited to continue my journey,as editor of the new Carrollwood AreaNeighborhood News & Lifestyles. Mattand I look forward to expanding as ateam and hope we will have the samewarm and welcoming embrace that wehave experienced this past year inWestchase.

“We are excited to bring this mag-azine to a new area because we knowwhat we can do as a team to highlightthe very best things that the commu-nity has to offer and to help out ourlocal businesses by getting people ex-cited about “buying local and shoppingsmall business,” says Matt.

If you are looking to grow yourbusiness and want a cost-effective wayto reach new customers in your localcommunity and surrounding communi-ties, Neighborhood News & Lifestyles isthe way to go. We do everything wecan to help local businesses reach theirtarget market and thrive! Find outmore at NeighborhoodNewsFL.comwhere you can also submit stories andcommunity calendars items, or [email protected].


Community CalendarLive Music at Aki Sushiin Oldsmar

If you love sushi and are lookingfor a fun way to spend your Wednes-day nights, than join Aki Sushi inOldsmar, as they feature live entertain-ment by talented local artist and USFstudent Joshua Paul. Playing Wednes-day nights from 7:30 p.m. until close,Joshua perfectly sets the mood withhis folk-type music and enchantingvoice, making Aki Sushi the ideal spotfor a romantic date or a relaxing din-ner with family and friends.

A local gem, widely known in thearea for their unique rolls and freshcuisine, Aki Sushi is conveniently lo-cated at 3970 Tampa Rd in Oldsmarin the Washington Square Plaza, andshowcases some of the most delicioussushi in Tampa Bay. Their exquisitemenu features everything fromtuna/salmon nachos to hand-craftedspecialty rolls.

At Aki Sushi, they believe that agreat meal is not just about great foodor great service – it’s the whole experi-ence. The food, the service, the at-mosphere and something you can’t

quite put your finger on, but youknow it made you feel good. “Weknow most of our customers so well,”states owner Bei Mei. “We know theirnames, their favorite table and whatthey like to eat and drink!”

If you come a little earlier you’llmake it just in time for Happy Hour,which starts at 4 p.m. every day andruns until 7 p.m. Their Happy Hourincludes $3 beers and appetizers,along with Classic rolls for $4.50 andSpecialty rolls for only $8.

So come join Aki Sushi in Olds-mar on Wednesday nights and enjoysome great food while relaxing tobeautiful music by talented local artistJoshua.

Aki Sushi is located at 3970Tampa Rd in Oldsmar in the Wash-ington Square Plaza. Their hoursare Tues. – Thurs. 11:30 a.m. –9:00 p.m. and Fri – Sat. 11:30 a.m.– 9:30 p.m. They are closed Sun.and Mon. For more informationplease call (813) 855-2624 or visittheir website at www.AkiSushiOlds-mar.com or their Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/AkiSushiOlds-mar. Like Aki Sushi on Facebookand get great deals, which are onlyavailable for Facebook fans.

Westchase Spring Garage SaleJoin the Westchase Community as

they host their spring garage sale –you never know what treasures youwill find! The garage sale will be heldon May 4th, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and

will include all Westchase neighbor-hoods along Linebaugh Avenue, fromSheldon Road to Countryway, includ-ing those Westchase neighborhoodsalong Countryway Blvd.

The Westchase Community islocated at 9500 West LinebaughAve. in Westchase. For more infor-mation please call (813) 926-6404or visit www.Westchasewca.com.

25th Annual GolfingFor Kids Classic

The Golfing for Kids Classic, ajoint fundraiser organized by the Na-tional Association of Insurance and Fi-nancial Advisors Tampa and theEpilepsy Services Foundation, is an an-nual event that for the past 25 yearshas helped families in the Tampa BayArea deal with the ongoing strugglesof living with epilepsy. This year’sGolfing For Kids Classic will be heldon Friday, May 17 at the WestchaseGolf Club, located at 11602Westchase Golf Drive in Tampa. Thefour person scramble features a shot-gun start, and as part of the Classic,golfers are treated to breakfast andlunch. Pre-classic and several holes-in-one contests, awards and raffle prizesmake for a fun day and event.

Proceeds from this event will ben-

Owner Bei Mei’s daughter, Sophie,and Joshua.


efit the Epilepsy Services Foundation,a non-profit organization that raisesawareness and educates persons withepilepsy. Through the support of theSponsors and Players in this year'sevent, the Foundation will send up to20 kids with a seizure disorder toCamp Boggy Creek in the summer of2013 and five families to a fall retreat.

Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.,with the shotgun start beginning at8:30 a.m.

Special packages and sponsorshipsare also available.

The 25th Annual Golfing ForKids Classic will be held on Friday,May 17 at the Westchase Golf Club,located at 11602 Westchase GolfDrive in Tampa. The cost for thisevent is $90 per person. To register,download the form at www.epilep-sysf.org/golf-for-kids.htm. You canalso mail your registration form to:Golfing for Kids Classic – P.O. Box26492, Tampa, FL. 33623-6492.

About The Epilepsy ServicesFoundation (ESF)

The ESF is a private, non-profitorganization that raises awareness andeducates persons with epilepsy, familiesand caregivers, community organiza-tions, businesses and school personnel

about epilepsy and its impact on indi-viduals with this medical condition.

ESF raises funds to provide threekinds of scholarships – camp scholar-ships to attend Camp Boggy Creek forkids with epilepsy, family weekend re-treat scholarships for families of kidswith epilepsy to attend the retreat atCamp Boggy Creek and a program formedical and college/technical schoolscholarships for persons affected byepilepsy. ESF also provides funding formedical support services and fundsseminars that promote new initiativesand partnerships in the field ofepilepsy.

The Tampa Bay Water SkiShow Team Invites You toEnjoy the Show!

The Tampa Bay Water Ski ShowTeam is back on the water! Each Sat-

urday evening at 6 p.m., this award-winning team brings the same excitingacts that earned them the SouthernRegion Show Ski Championship titlefor more than ten years in a row!

This is one of the oldest show skiteams in the nation and many skiershave performed for audiences aroundthe world. Shows include barefooters,jumpers, ballet lines, trios, pyramidsand more. Each weekly show has adifferent theme. Upcoming themesfor April and May include The 70’s,Oldies, Cinco De Mayo, Wild Westand a special show honoring MemorialDay on Saturday, May 25th.

Seating and concessions are avail-able. If you prefer, bring out a blanketor lawn chairs and pick your spotalong the grassy area. All shows are al-ways free, providing great family en-tertainment right here in your own

backyard! Come out to enjoy a Satur-day evening and watch one ofFlorida’s favorite sports.

The site is located at 130 Bur-bank Road in Oldsmar. For direc-tions or team information, visit thewebsite at www.tampawaterski.comor call 813-917-8354 or 727-480-9365.

See “Calendar” on page 28.


Bonneau have beenserving home sell-ers and buyers inWestchase and sur-rounding areassince 2001, withhundreds of homessold and a growinglist of satisfiedclients. Their officeis easily accessibleand convenientlylocated in theHampton LakesTown Center, lo-cated at 12551Bassbrook Lane inTampa, in theWestchase area.

“We lovedworking with Johnand Donna,” stateKathryn and Mike

Novak, residents at The Eagles Golfand Country Club. “John and Donnawere very professional and friendly towork with and very knowledgeable ofthe local market conditions. Theymade the process very easy; I feel like

we barely had to do a thing! We wereespecially impressed with the high-endmarketing materials they developed topromote our home. The way theyphotographed and described ourhouse really captured the best of it foreveryone to see. We felt like we wereworking with the best available in thebusiness. It's no wonder it sold sofast!”

You know what you are lookingfor in a home, now here is whatto look for in a Realtor®

There are over a million Real-tors® working today. To find thatone-in-a-million Realtor® who will bea trusted partner in helping you buyor sell a home it is imperative that youlook for the Certified Residential Spe-cialist (CRS) Designation. Workingwith a CRS Designated Realtor®means you are working with the bestin the business; someone with theproven experience and necessary skillsto help make your home buying orselling experience much smoother andmuch more lucrative.

With an advanced education in fi-

By Alexis Selby

Daffodils aren’t the only thingsthat start to grow in the spring – so dohome sales!

If you start to notice the “ForSale” signs popping up, and an in-crease in moving vans in the neighbor-hood, you know it must be spring.

About 40 percent of home saleswill be taking place from now untilJune, when the spring season getspeople motivated to find a house, giv-ing them the chance to move and set-tle in before fall.

You’ve probably heard the news –home affordability indices are up andmortgage interest rates are at recordlows. “This year remains a good yearto buy,” say John and Donna Bon-neau, Brokers and owners of PremierChoice Properties. “The market hascome a long way over the last fiveyears.”

In any case, here is the overalloutlook for Spring – experts say thenumbers suggest buyers might be see-ing fewer homes on the market andthat might mean higher prices. “As an

Accredited Buyer’s Representative(ABR®) I understand buyers’ specificneeds and local market conditions, aswell as how to navigate real estatetransactions successfully,” says John.“Let us help you find a house that willbe your home.” John and Donna

Premier Choice Properties – John & Donna Bonneau


nance, technology, and marketing,John has earned designations as an Ac-credited Buyer’s Representative(ABR), Certified Residential Specialist(CRS) and Internet Technology Ex-pert (e-Pro). He has also received aGreen Designation (GREEN), and is a

Graduate of the Realtor® Institute(GRI). In addition, John is a certifiedShort Sales and Foreclosures Resource(SFR). Donna has earned designa-tions as an Accredited Luxury HomeSpecialist (ALHS) and an AccreditedHome Staging Specialist (AHS). John

and Donna’s professional experience,coupled with their strong work ethicand enthusiastic attitude, make themtwo of the most productive and re-spected Realtors® in the Westchasereal estate marketplace.

Donna and John take great pridein their community and really enjoyhelping others. When they are notbusy helping buyers or sellers, they arevolunteering their time with Meals onWheels in Tampa; delivering hot mealsto help individuals live independentlyand remain in their homes. They aremembers of Saint Timothy’s CatholicChurch in Lutz. John is an avid golferand spends his free time competing inLocal, Major and National golf tour-naments, as a member of theTampa/Orlando Golf Channel Ama-teur Tour. Donna enjoys cruising, fit-ness, travel, and dance.

The proof that any business isdoing a great job can be found inwhat clients have to say. And John andDonna Bonneau have many satisfied,happy clients – both home sellers andbuyers who they have helped througha potentially stressful time.

Mike McClain, West Park Villageresident, says “When my wife, Cheryl,and I were finally ready to buy a homein Westchase, we were looking for a

Realtor® who would meet our de-manding needs. That included experi-enced, locally owned real estateexperts and sales leaders in theWestchase area. We found that teamwith John and Donna Bonneau andPremier Choice Properties Inc. Johnand Donna listened to our needs andafter visiting numerous properties, wefound our perfect home. Their negoti-ating skills allowed us to find the righthome for the right price. At the sametime, our daughter and son-in-lawwere also looking for a first home inthe area. While the market was diffi-cult in their price range, John andDonna found them their perfecthome. The time, effort, and personalinvolvement of John and Donna tofind our family new homes was overand above what we expected from aRealtor®. If you are looking for a realestate broker in the Westchase area,you must call John and Donna!”

Premier Choice Properties islocated at 12551 Bassbrook Lane inTampa, in the Hampton LakesTown Center. For more informa-tion please call John or Donna at(813) 855-8000 extension 2, or di-rect at (813) 767-9937, or visittheir website at www.PremierChoi-ceProperties.com.


By Marcy Sanford

When is the last time you heardfrom your insurance agent? If youcan’t remember chances are you arenot insured with The Bill GrodmanAllstate Agency. “We make getting toknow our customers a priority” saysBill Grodman, longtime Westchaseresident and owner of the Allstateagency located in The Avenue atWestchase, right above Anytime Fit-ness. “Our customers are not just apolicy number to us, they are the rea-son we are in business. Our relation-ship does not end once we sell thepolicy, to us, that is just the beginning.We stay in touch with our customersand offer them a full coverage reviewannually. By doing this, we are able tokeep up with the many changes intheir busy lives and recommend ad-justments to their coverage’s to fittheir current needs. Whether they aregetting married, having children,changing jobs or getting ready for re-tirement, we have the products and

protection that will fit their needs.” The contact is appreciated by his

customers and it shows. Bill’s cus-tomer satisfaction scores are amongthe highest in his market. Bill says,“We pride ourselves on not onlyknowing our customers but getting toknow their extended families as well.We are proud to have built our busi-ness on referrals from our customers.We use referrals as a benchmark of theservice we provide since we know thatreferrals indicate to us that we aredoing a good job and our customerstrust us to help with their family andfriends. We appreciate their trust andnever take it for granted.”

Let’s face it, insurance is one ofthe necessities in life that you don’t al-ways want to think about, but when aloss occurs you want to know youhave adequate insurance to protectyourself, your family, your home, andyour possessions. Since so much is atstake, it makes sense to talk to some-one with years of knowledge and expe-rience; someone who can help you

navigate the sometimes confusingworld of insurance. Thankfully foryou, Bill and his professional All-state team are right here inWestchase. With over 50 years ofcombined insurance experienceyou can count on their expertise.

Individualized Attentionfrom People You CanTrust

“We provide insurance solu-tions for individuals and familiesthroughout Florida,” says Bill. “Weare a customer-focused full serviceagency offering all lines of insurance,including Auto, Home, Motorcycle,Boat, Life, Renters, RV, and a fullrange of Life Insurance and retirementproducts. If you need to insure it wecan find a policy that is right for you.”

One of his specialties is HomeOwners insurance – Bill is able to pro-vide multiple options for you to con-sider. “Some people feel that when itcomes to Homeowner’s insurance inFlorida there are limited options – that

is not the case. We offer Homeowneroptions with a variety of highly ratedcarriers. Since your Homeowner andAuto premiums represent one of thelargest expenses you incur each year, itpays to shop; we have been able tosave customers hundreds, and at timesover a thousand dollars a year when itcomes to their insurance. We love tosave our customers money!”

Beyond just saving money it isvery important for Bill’s customers tounderstand what coverage’s they arepurchasing. In this economy Bill un-derstands it is all about giving his cus-

Allstate’s Bill Grodman – Your NeighborhoodInsurance Agent – Where Everyone Knows Your Name

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tomers options to fit their insuranceneeds and their budgets. When de-signing an individualized plan just foryou, Bill and his staff take the time tocover the policy in detail and explainthe coverage options available so thereare no surprises should a loss occur.One happy customer writes, “I hadnever filed a claim before, but duringmy recent claims process Bill and hisstaff made it easy to understand whatwas happening. They were very helpfuland had all of the answers I needed.By doing so they put my mind atease.”

Financially Speaking – as an addedbonus, Bill employs a full-time finan-cial specialist, John Schneone, whoworks in his office. He specializes inhelping you plan for retirement andLife Insurance. These services are of-fered free of charge to all of Bill’sclients and potential clients. “It’s justour way of providing a full range ofservices for our clients,” says Bill.

Bill and the rest of the staff do allthey can to go above and beyond fortheir clients in order to ensure they arehappy and protected, and have evenbeen known to make house calls if aclient has difficulty leaving their home.

When was the last time yourinsurance agent saved youmoney?

“There are many cases where wewill find savings for our clients duringour annual review,” says Bill. “Thisyear we were able to reduce home in-surance premiums for many of ourhome owners because they had newroofs installed or security systemsadded. They are so happy when theyrealize the investment they placed intheir home is paying off in reducedpremiums. When it comes to auto weare often able to save customersmoney by adding some additional dis-

counts or modifying their current cov-erages. We have been especially suc-cessful in the Westchase area. With somany of our neighbors having youngdrivers and multiple cars in the house-hold, our auto rates have been able tosave some customers over a thousanddollars a year, that makes all of us feelgreat.”

Westchase OriginalsBill and his wife Valerie moved to

the Westchase area in 1988 when allthe roads leading in were 2-lane roads;Publix wasn’t there and going out toeat meant a long drive or going to aneighbor’s house. They have threechildren who all went to the local pub-lic schools. Bill says, “We have lovedraising our children in such a greatneighborhood and so appreciate all thechanges that have happened to thearea over the years.” Bill and Valerieare believers in giving back and partnerwith the local schools and other chari-table organizations to make sure theyare giving back to this community.They love this area and love the factthat so many of their clients live inWestchase. “We are happy that somany of our friends and neighborshave trusted us to help protect their

families,” says Bill. “We are very pleased with all the

services provided from our AllstateAgency,” says one of Bill’s clients. “Wefeel very lucky that we have an agentthat is always willing to work with usto obtain the best price and servicepossible. Due to the awful economy, itis fortunate that our agent understandsand wants the best premiums that willwork within our budget while still ob-taining the best coverage.”

While Bill has been with Allstatefor many years, he moved his agencyfrom Lutz to Westchase in August. Itis located in The Avenues at Westchaseat 9622 West Linebaugh Avenue (onthe second floor above Anytime Fit-ness). You are always welcome to walkin with questions, to get help withyour insurance needs, get a free quoteor to just say hello anytime Mondaythrough Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information or tomake an appointment please call(813) 336-4904 or visit his websiteat www.AllStateAgencies.com/Bill-Grodman or his Facebook page atwww.Facebook.com/BGrodman.For additional questions you canemail Bill [email protected].

Bill GrodmanBill Grodman’s office is conveniently located in The Avenues at Westchase on

the second floor above Anytime Fitness.


By Alexis Selby

Westchase Hair Studio and 3Wishes Aesthetics are celebrating theirone-year anniversary and would like tothank the Westchase community fortheir loyalty and support. “We lookforward to many more years inWestchase,” says Tracy Eller, stylist andco-owner of Westchase Hair Studio.

If you want beautiful hair and ra-diant skin, the talented professionalsat Westchase Hair Studio will helpyou achieve your dream look. Own-ers and stylists Evelyn Irvin and TracyEller are committed to listening totheir clients and helping them get thelook they want. Co-located withinWestchase Hair Studio is 3 WishesAesthetics, where owner Jelly Molloy,Board Certified Nurse Practitionerand National Trainer, is an expert inBotox®, Dysport®, Restylane®,Juvederm®, and anti-aging care forthe face and hands. Located in theWestchase Professional Center at11059 Countryway Blvd. in Studio

B, Westchase Hair Studio and 3Wishes Aesthetics provide a cozy andinviting place where you can boostyour spirits with a new look, get ex-pert advice to maintain your currentone, and relax and fill wrinkles. “Weembrace the fact that we are a smallbusiness,” says Jenny. “This gives usthe flexibility to be more creative. Weare all about quality customer service,which is why we work so well to-gether.”

Westchase Hair Studio Evelyn and Tracy have been

working together for many years andas talented stylists have developedquite a loyal following. Last year theyknew it was time to establish their ownstudio and thus created WestchaseHair Studio. “We truly enjoy and ap-preciate our clients, many of whomhave been with us for years,” says Eve-lyn. “We are very happy!” Evelyn andTracy are passionate about creatingbeautiful styles for their clients. Recep-tionists Jessica Leon and Nancy Joel

also share this passion for style, and arecurrently attending cosmetologyschool.

Evelyn began her career in Berlin,Germany, and is ranked among thetop stylists in the industry. She is theproud recipient on the Dillards andSaks Top Twenty Awards and theMaster Artisan Gold Award. Tracybegan her career in Southern Califor-nia and has worked in South Tampaand Westchase for many years. BothEvelyn and Tracy are committed tolearning the latest techniques andmost current trends in hair design, and

will once again attend the 2012 Pre-mier Hair Show in Orlando. Whilethere, they will participate in work-shops, receive training from industryexperts, and learn all about the latesttrends and techniques. Just lastmonth, I visited Westchase Hair Stu-dio for a haircut – which by the waywas long overdue – and Tracy did anamazing job cutting my layers andtrimming my hair, helping to add vol-ume to my look. She was very friendlyand personable and I had a wonderfulexperience and would recommend herexpertise to anyone looking to updatetheir style.

Westchase Hair Studio carriestop-of-the-line products, such asLanza, Pureology, and Aquage. Andtheir hair color lines are Wella andRedken. Redken Chromatics is a revo-lutionary hair color that fortifies everystrand of hair, producing shinier,healthier looking hair and chromaticsis an ammonia-free formula designedto produce vibrant color after just onetreatment. From all the years of color-

Define Your Personal Style atWestchase Hair Studio and 3 Wishes Aesthetics


ing my hair, I have done quite a lot ofdamage and have been having an issuewith dried-out hair. On my previousvisit, Tracy recommended a leave-inconditioner to help reverse some ofthe damage. She suggested I useTrauma Treatment from Lanza andafter my first use I couldn’t be happier.This product gave my hair the much-needed moisture it lacked, and afterthe first week I had already started tonotice a big difference - thanks Tracy!

Evelyn and Tracy are also expertsin keratin treatments and useformaldehyde-free products from Sim-ply Smooth and Chi to condition andtransform your hair. These all-naturalproducts work on the outside of yourhair structure, as well as deep withinthe cuticle – providing smoother,softer, shinier hair through a gentleand natural healing process.

3 Wishes Aesthetics Jenny Molloy, Board Certified

Nurse Practitioner and owner of 3Wishes Aesthetics, is an expert in cre-ating a relaxed look with FDA-ap-proved Botox® or Dysport® and hercomfortable treatments with FDA-ap-proved Juvederm®, Restylane®, andPerlane® soften and enhance facialfeatures in a natural way that will leaveyour friends guessing – how does she

look so young? Jenny is a NationalTrainer and clinical consultant tophysicians and other Nurse Practition-ers; training them to perform mini-mally-invasive cosmetic procedureswith Dysport, Perlane and Restylane.

Jenny has been providing herartistic talents to many happy TampaBay clients for over 10 years. Jennyalso offers mildly exfoliating facialtreatments designed to improve skintone, minimize pores, and improveskin texture and color. What is new in2013? Jenny has added two new treat-ments, specially designed to tightenskin around your eyes and erase spotson the backs of your hands!

Whether you are looking for abeautiful new look, or want to updateyour favorite style, Westchase HairStudio and 3 Wishes Aesthetics hasjust the solution you are looking for.So come visit today, and spend sometime with Evelyn, Tracy, Jessica, Nancyand Jenny, and they will help you cre-ate that magical look and give you astunning style that will have you turn-

ing heads! This May, celebrate their one-year

anniversary by enjoying two great spe-cials, including 20% off all retail prod-ucts and a free haircut or min-keratintreatment with the purchase of anycolor service for first-time clients.

Westchase Hair Studio and 3Wishes Aesthetics are located at11059 Countryway Blvd., Studio

B, in Tampa. Hours are Tues. –Thurs. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri. 10a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. – 3p.m. For more information or toschedule an appointment please call(813) 852-1200. You can also findout additional information, includ-ing monthly specials, atwww.WestchaseHairStudio.com andwww.3WishesAesthetics.com.

(Clockwise from top left) Tracy, Jenny, Jessica and Evelyn


Clean “N” Clear & Ultimate Pool Service–Your Pool Care Experts!

By Lenay Ruhl

Two Tampa Bay area pool serv-ices are now working together to bet-ter offer clients their combined talentand unique services, in hopes ofgreatly improving the pool service in-dustry. Clean “N” Clear and UltimatePool Service provide residential andcommercial pool services, includingrepairs, solar heaters and installation,as well as, pool decks, pool resurfac-ing, screen enclosure repairs, tree trim-ming, landscaping, irrigation, andstump grinding. They also offer a fullrange of products, including poolequipment and inflatables, which areall available on their online store.

Although they are combiningcompanies, they are each keeping theirown names. Christian Ramirez, ownerof Clean “N” Clear, and JimmyTestino, owner of Ultimate Pool Serv-ice, are very knowledgeable and to-gether have over 33 years of combinedexperience.

“When you go outside, we wantto give you a service where you don’thave to worry about it,” says Ramirez.“When you get home from work youshould be able to enjoy your backyard,like an oasis.”

This same concept was the inspi-ration when founding their compa-nies. Ramirez acknowledges thatTampa is becoming a busy city, and heand Testino want to provide conven-ience to Bay area residents. Ramirezand Testino are very adamant aboutbuying local and have hopes of pur-chasing a majority, if not all, of theirproducts from companies within theTampa Bay Area. “We want to reachout to people and let them know thatwe are local guys, trying to boost theeconomy; especially in the Tampa Bayarea,” says Ramirez.

Clean “N” Clear and UltimatePool Service offer all of their productsat their online pool stores atwww.CleanNClearsvc.com andwww.UltimatePool.org. Their web-

sites will also feature a blog where cus-tomers can review the items and readabout their performance. “If youdon’t like it, you’re going to be ableto say it,” says Ramirez. Their inven-tory of products will include chemi-cals, toys, inflatable items, highefficiency pumps, heaters, automationsystems, salt systems, Hayward Pentaircontrol panels, Marathon pumps, sandfilters, and much more.

Ramirez and Testino have a lot of

pool cleaning experience. Ramirez gotinto pool cleaning after his familymoved to Florida from Chicago andbought a house with a pool. He smilesremembering his dad making himmaintain the pool.

As Ramirez got older he was of-fered a management position with atree trimming company, and that’show it all came together to combinethe two. Today, his brother MytchRamirez manages the tree trimming

Clean “N” Clear and Ultimate Pool Service offer their expertise and serviceto homeowners throughout the Tampa Bay Area.


side of the business. The brothers de-cided to combine tree trimming withthe pool service because they noticedthat people have nice pools but some-times their landscape is not coordi-nated.

Ultimate Pool Service and Clean“N” Clear service the areas ofWestchase, Keystone, Citrus Park, TheEagles Community, Sweetwater, Bay-port, Van Dyke Farms, Avila, Odessaand Northdale. Between the two com-panies they have more than 200clients, and although Clean “N” Clearstarted out doing commercial pools, a

majority of their pools now are resi-dential. Growing as a company, theyhave the equipment to maintain alarge amount of quality commercialpools and they currently service theCitrus Community Pool and ThePointe at South Florida – USF Tampahousing. The Pointe has broughtthem a lot of references, and Ramirezis excited to see their commercial poolopportunity grow into the servicing ofhotels and other similar avenues.

Throughout the years Ramirezhas noticed some common mistakesthat people make with their pool

maintenance. The first mistake – theythink that if they have a pool servicesystem that they don’t need a naviga-tor because they have a pool guy. Sec-ond – they don’t realize that althoughthey purchased a navigation and poolservice, they still need to monitor theirfilter.

“There is more to caring for apool than just dumping in chlorine,”says Ramirez. “Different levels ofchemicals are required and the wrongamounts can corrode your pipes andthrow off your balances.”

The number one mistake peoplemake with their pools; “During thewinter, they get rid of us,” saysRamirez; which is why their busiestseason is April through September.This is a big mistake, and to sustain anoptimally-functioning pool it is impor-tant to maintain it year-round.

Clean “N” Clear and UltimatePool Service determine prices basedon the volume of the pool and howmuch chemicals they will have to use.They also offer spa maintenance, andRamirez stresses that this service re-quires a lot more care. No hard fabricscan be used on spas, and they requiredelicate attention. “They’re a littleharder, to be honest, “he admits. “Youhave to really know your readings.”

Because of the importance of knowingyour readings and balancing chemi-cals, all of their employees are Certi-fied Pool Operators (CPOs).“Everybody that touches the poolshave to be CPOs,” says Ramirez.

Ramirez and Testino are veryadamant about staying up-to-date onthe latest trends and techniques, whichis why all of their employees are con-tinually receiving pool-service educa-tion and updating their knowledge inpool maintenance.

Ramirez believes his businessstands out above the competition be-cause of “the service and constantcommunication we have with everysingle individual customer.”

“I can fix anything to do withyour pool and the area surroundingyour pool,” says Testino.

“We try to understand the uniqueneeds of customers,” says Ramirez.“We are quality.”

To schedule an appointmentplease contact Christian Ramirez at(813) 369-1756, or Jimmy Testinoat (813) 469-1500. For more infor-mation visit their websites atwww.CleanNClearsvc.com andwww.UltimatePool.org or Christ-ian’s Facebook page at www.Face-book.com/CleanNClearsvc.

The beautifully maintained pool at The Pointe at USF is a testament to thequality work of Clean “N” Clear and Ultimate Pool Service.


By Marcy Sanford

When Westchase resident MannyParad met Jaime Central Air Condi-tioning & Heating Specialist JaimeGuerrera, he knew he had found abusiness partner who shared the samehigh standards for honesty and cus-tomer service, and after 47 years ofworking in the air conditioning andheating industry, Manny knows thatbeing honest with your customers andperforming high quality work is whatkeeps a company in business. “Muchof our business is in the Westchase areaand many of our new customers comefrom referrals,” says Manny. “I live inWestchase and am proud that I can goplaces in the community without fearof running into an unhappy client. Westand behind our work and are proudof the loyalty our customers have tous. We want to make sure that we al-ways treat our clients with utmost re-spect and that when we’ve finished thejob, we’ve earned their trust and loy-alty.” Jaime Central Air Conditioningand Heating is a bi-lingual companyand has employees who speak bothEnglish and Spanish to better serveclients.

Customers of Jaime Air definitelyhave great things to say about Manny,Jaime, and the professional workersthat have come to their rescue. “JaimeAir did a great installation,” says onehappy Westchase family. My wife wasvery happy with how clean they keptour home during the tricky renova-tion. The new system cools fast andit's very quiet due to the new duct-work they installed. Now all ourrooms are the same temperature. Wegot a new Trane system for less thanthe price the other company quotedus.”

Whether you need your AC re-paired or replaced, or would like to

find out how to cool a room better orlower your energy costs, Jaime Air canhelp you. They offer free estimates andsecond opinions and guarantee to havethe lowest prices with the highestquality work.

Air Conditioning Repairs Air Conditioning Units definitely

take a beating in the hot Floridaweather, where they are rarely given abreak. Should you have an issue, JaimeAir is able to repair all major brands ofair conditioners. And, when you call,you’ll talk to a live person on thephone. In fact, Manny says many timeshe can help the customer resolve theissue over the phone. However, if yourunit does need repairs, Jaime is per-sonally involved to make sure every-

thing is done correctly and in a timelymanner. And, since Jaime Air’s servicetechs aren’t paid on commission, youcan rest assured that they won’t try toup-sell you on unnecessary parts orservices.

Air Purification andDuct Sanitation

There are several signs that couldindicate you have mold growing inyour ductwork, such as staining orwater damage around ductwork, con-densation inside, or a musty smell. Ifleft untreated, mold can make you andyour family sick. If you are concernedabout mold growth, Jaime Air can in-stall UV-C lights to prevent moldgrowth in your system. They can alsoinstall electronic air cleaners to help re-

move pollen and dust. However, in some cases you

might want to have your ductwork re-placed and the professionals at JaimeAir are experts at doing this in atimely, cost effective, and unobtrusiveway. In fact, dirty ductwork that isover 12 years old in Florida can be re-placed for about the same cost as hav-ing it cleaned. As an extra bonus, youmight find that the airflow throughoutyour house improves with new duct-work.

“There is no reason for one roomto be hotter than others in yourhouse,” says Manny. “But some timesthe ductwork that was originally in-stalled is too small for the room to getsufficient air or the purpose of theroom has changed over the years and

Jaime Air Conditioning And Heating Specialists

Whether you need your AC repaired or replaced, or would like to find out how to cool a room better or lower yourenergy costs, Jaime Air can help you. They offer free estimates and second opinions and guarantee to have the

lowest prices with the highest quality work.


therefore new ductwork is needed toget more air into the room. We can fixyour ductwork so that every room inyour house will be as cool as you wantit to be.”

New Air ConditionerInstallation

“Jaime Air did a great job in ourhome in Westchase,” writes a happycustomer. “We had 5 bids for the sameTrane system. Manny Parad came toour home and explained which systemwas the best one for us to buy. He

measured our home and the installerswere able to finish the job the sameday. They did a great job and left ourhouse clean. We saved $1000 on thesame system quoted by others.”

The average life span of an airconditioning unit in Florida is 7 to 10years, although some higher end mod-els can last as many as 17. If you findyourself in need of a new air condi-tioning unit, Jaime Air will help youfind a system to fit your home andbudget. They install many differentbrands of air conditioning units andare licensed dealers for three of the topbrands – Trane, Carrier, and Bryant.

Another happy customer writes,“Jaime Air installed a new Bryant sys-tem for me. I got proposals from a fewof my local dealers and Home Depot.The sales person Jaime Air sent didnot try to up-sell me. He explainedthe brands available for my home, aswell as the size and the model. He wasthe only one who measured my hometo be sure I had the right size unit. Allof this took less then an hour and heexposed a bunch of myths the otherdealers had told me. The system Ichose was a Bryant two-stage modelthat is now keeping every room in myhome at the same temperature. Theinstall took 7 hours and they doublesealed all of the ducts and put a plas-

ter-like seal on it. I needed a new ductbox, plywood stand, and electricalbreaker and Jaime Air did not chargeme extra for it.”

Energy Savings foryour Home

Manny was a State of Florida En-ergy Rater for many years so he knowshow to help you save money on yourcooling and heating costs. He says,“There is no charge for me to comelook at a house-wide problem;whether it is high energy bills, toomuch humidity in the house, or aroom or area that isn’t as cool as youwould like it to be, I can determine

what the problem is and give you solu-tions to fix it.”

When they aren’t helping peoplebeat the heat, both Manny and Jaimeare active in local charities includingthe USO, St. Joseph’s Hospital, andOldsmar Cares.

Jaime Central Air Conditioning& Heating makes service calls Mon-day through Saturday. You can callthem any day of the week, wheneveryou have a problem, at (813) 601-0764 or En Espanol at (813) 601-3147. You can also visit theirwebsite for more information atwww.JaimeAir.com.


basis; we consider our customers tobe some of our best friends," ex-plained Lori, Mike's partner.

From high-end to quirky andcute, Simply Elegant is wall-to-walleye candy. As Elaine, one of the help-ful staff puts it, "I work here, and Istill feel like I see new things every-day!" This might be the best placeon earth to find a gift for that hard-to-shop-for person.

As Simply Elegant nears theirfirst anniversary, they are excited, notonly about the success of the pastyear, but even more for their futureplans. They have been working hardto boost their social media footprint– they even give away a little gift tothose who 'like' them on Facebook.The 'Girlfriends,' as they're so fondlyreferred to, receive exclusive offersvia email and invitations to amazingevents highlighting their variousbrands and offering a chance fortheir customers to get out to seethem... and even enjoy a little wineand cheese! This is not only Simple

and Elegant – it completely takes thestress out of shopping. You almostfeel like you’re just hanging out at afriend's house with the advantage ofgetting your shopping done simulta-neously.

This certainly is not your cookie-cutter retail chain. Whether yourstyle is sophisticated, or cute and

quirky (or perhaps a little of both),this place has it covered, girls! It isgoing to be a HOT summer at Sim-ply Elegant! Stop by and say hello toLori, Mike, and their friendly staff!!

Simply Elegant is located inyour own back yard in the Villagesof Westchase at 12219 W.

Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase.For more information please call(813) 854-2274 or visit their web-site at SimplyElegant-UniqueGift-Boutique.com. Visit SimplyElegant on Facebook for exclusiveoffers and special events atwww.Facebook.com/SimplyEle-gantGiftBoutique.

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(L) Simply Elegant sells designer products such as Vera Bradley. (R) Lori, Mike, Elaine, and Kim.

The Caesar salad has homemade dress-ing and the bread is warm and crusty.My favorite dish is the Penne AllaVodka. The sauce is so yummy. Thehouse wines are great and reasonablypriced. Owner Jiske Ong greets you atthe door and she's very warm and wel-coming. Try Positano’s once and you'llkeep going back.”

The dinner menu features amazingappetizers like Clams Marechiara –baby clams sautéed in garlic, fresh basiland white wine, with a touch of mari-nara – and lightly fried Calamari tossedin a sweet and spicy cherry peppersauce. They also have Antipasti plates,Bruschetta, and Fiocchi – pasta pursesfilled with a blend of four cheeses andpears, topped with a prosciutto andbasil, served in a rosemary butter sauce.

The house and Caesar salads atPositano’s are also a wonderful way tostart off your meal. The house salad hashomemade balsamic vinaigrette tossedwith a fresh spring mix, toasted almondslivers, dried cranberries, and a sprin-kling of feta. The Caesar has just theright combination of romaine lettuce,garlic croutons, and shaved Parmesanwith a rich Caesar dressing.

As for your meal, you have a harddecision ahead of you – do you go withone of the authentic Neapolitan stylewood fired pizzas or one of their meatspecialties, such as their veal, chicken orseafood; or do you choose one of thefabulous pasta dishes, with their delec-table made-from-scratch sauces?

Harry and Jiske remodeled Posi-tano’s with the goal of creating mouth-watering pizzas, and Harry is usuallythe one manning the 800 degreewood-fired oven, so you know yourpizza will be great. Whether you wantto go with a classic Margherita, a sa-

vory Puttanesca, or one of their heartymeat or fresh vegetarian pizzas, you’retaste buds are sure to be tickled.

But then again, their veal dishes arealso a top seller at Positano’s, so maybeone of those would appease your ap-petite. Harry says the Piccata and Saltim-bocca are customer favorites. On our lastvisit we tried the Veal Positano – vealsautéed and baked with fresh spinach,tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella in awhite wine prosciutto sauce with anadded touch of marinara. The flavors inthis entrée were a divine combination.

Positano’s features an extensivemenu complete with plenty of seafooddishes to tempt you, such as theShrimp Sophia – jumbo shrimp sautéedin garlic and white wine with Kalamataolives, sun-dried tomatoes, and freshbasil, and then topped with crumbledfeta. All the flavors combined togetherperfectly, and while I didn’t think I’dbe able to finish it, it was so yummy Icouldn’t leave even one bite behind.

Harry also says the pork chop withsausage stuffing and a sauce of garlic,mushrooms, and sherry is a big favoriteamong Positano’s regulars, as are themany traditional pasta dishes theyserve, like Fettuccine Alfredo, PenneAlla Vodka, Gnocchi Bolognese andEggplant Parmigiana.

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plenty of freshly made delicacies tochoose from, like their crème brulee,tiramisu, and flourless chocolate cake.They also, in the Italian tradition, have acappuccino and espresso machine to helpyou end your evening on an up note.

Positano’s has a full bar and exten-sive wine list. Happy hour is 4 p.m. – 7p.m. and they also have an early diningmenu from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., both ofwhich are 7 days a week. Every Fridayand Saturday night they also have liveentertainment in the bar area; so come

celebrate the weekend at Positano’swith their wonderful entertainmentand delicious food.

Positano’s serves lunch Mondaythrough Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2p.m. One of their specialties, which isavailable only at lunchtime, is theirgrilled Panini made on their freshhomemade Focaccia bread. They alsofeature smaller portions of many oftheir dinner entrees and all of theirwood fired pizzas. Or, if you wish, youcan have one of their delicious appetiz-

Shrimp Sophia

ers, soups, or salads.

Catering – At YourPlace or Theirs

If you want to make an event trulyspecial, Positano’s can help. They offercatering for events of any size and willwork with you to develop a menu thatis sure to delight your guests. Theyhave a private dining room that can bereserved for parties of up to 46 people.Or, if you are having an event else-where, they will bring their scrump-tious dishes to you.

“Positano’s has the best lasagna Ihave ever eaten,” writes diner Tom. “The

made-from-scratch pasta was over thetop and the ingredients came togetherlike nothing I have ever tasted. I wouldrecommend this dish to anyone that en-joys food! I cant wait to go back!”

Positano’s is located at 3309Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. Theyare open for lunch Mon. – Fri.11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and dinnerMon. – Thurs. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Fri.– Sat. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sun. 4 p.m.– 8 p.m. Reservations for dinner aresuggested. For more information orto make a reservation, please call(727) 784-9100 or visit their website at www.PositanoPH.com.


Carter’s Gallery Presents TheWestchase Artists Society –Eclectic Boutique Opens DoorTo Community Art Group

For the months of May and June,Carter’s Gallery will collaborate withvolunteer-based Westchase Artists So-ciety for a two-month art show featur-ing 15 local artists and their body oforiginal paintings, photography, sculp-ture and paper art airplanes.

An official opening reception isplanned for Saturday, May 4 from 3p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carter’s Gallerywhich is free and open to the public.Located at 11959 Sheldon Road inTampa, the gallery can be found justsouth of Citrus Park Drive on SheldonRoad (across from Carrabba’s ItalianRestaurant in the Grille 54/MellowMushroom Plaza). Light hors d’oeu-vres and refreshments will be servedand there will be opportunities tomeet the exhibiting artists and discusstheir work.

Michelle Carter is owner ofCarter’s Gallery which opened in Au-gust of 2012. The boutique carries aselection of art, fine gifts, collectiblesand one-of-a-kind specialties that you

won’t find anywhere else in Florida.Carter mentioned that it was impor-tant for her to support items that aremade here in the USA and to also helpour own local economy. She says,“We are interested in exposing artistsand helping them make their dreamsinto a reality. Carter’s gallery givespeople a chance to appreciate thingsmade by hand (a true rarity nowadays)and we reached out to the WestchaseArtists Society to help provide anotheroutlet for artists within our own com-munity.”

“Our group members are reallylooking forward to sharing some oftheir new artwork with the local com-munity in this their first group show inalmost two years,” commented TeresaTrubilla, President of the WestchaseArtists Society. “During that time,our members have focused on activi-ties that help bring the joy of art toyounger members of our community,including leading children’s art proj-ects at First Friday events, theWestchase Community Association’sFall Festival and the Westchase 20thAnniversary Party. This exhibit willgive our artists a chance to showcasetheir personal artistic growth duringthat time.”

Established in 2006, theWestchase Artists Society is comprised

of visual artists interested in furtheringthe art community in the Westchasearea and all of Tampa Bay. Their goalis to nurture both the artist and artlover by hosting art exhibits, providingart education, promoting art activities,and creating an opportunity for areaartists to come together and sharewith each other and the community.Info on each member and images oftheir art can be found on the web atwww.WestchaseArtists.com and onFacebook (Westchase Artists Society).

For further information aboutthe May 4 reception or theWestchase Artists Society and theirfuture events, please contact TeresaTrubilla at (813) 841-6563. Formore info on Carter’s Gallery,please contact Michelle Carter at(813) 336-4902.

Fresh Market at WestchaseTown Center – ConnectingLocal to You

Held the second Saturday ofevery month, from October throughMay, the Fresh Market at WestchaseTown Center features fresh food, livemusic and hand-crafted treasures fromlocal Tampa Bay vendors. TheWestchase market boasts a variety oflocal, organic, hydroponic and con-ventional produce, including Florida-

grown plants, herbs and flowers, aswell as organic garden food/supplies,and locally-made take-home foodssuch as jams, jellies, salsa, dips, season-ings, sauces and oils. These marketsare also a great way for local artists toshowcase their creative efforts andvendors to sell eco-friendly productsto the community.

April’s Fresh Market, held onApril 13 boasted a great turnout asresidents from all over the Tampa BayArea showed their support in buyinglocal. The Fresh Market in Westchaseis held on the front lawn of theWestchase Town Center, 9622 WestLinebaugh Ave., from 10 a.m. – 2p.m.

Featured Event: Bangin’Bungee

The latest in interactive sportsproducts designed for amusementparks, zoos, aquariums, entertainmentcenters, and the fitness industry. TheBangin’ Bungee Jump is based on thecommon bounce pad trampoline, withthe adaptation of a patented bungeeelastic system invented and made pop-ular by Frank Bare II (World RecordHolder in acrobatics, 3-time Olympicgold medal coach). It allows extraordi-narily high jumps with stability andsafety. This spectacular sport can be

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enjoyed by all ages, allowing all skilllevels to test acrobatic and gymnasticmotions that build confidence and ex-pertise. For more information on Ban-gin’ Bungee please visitwww.BanginBungee.net.

Featured Musician: RayGurka

Solo Music Performer-Guitarist-Vocals-Harmonica –Music has alwaysbeen a part of Ray’s life, growing upwith siblings who influenced Ray’staste of music in rock, blues, dance,jazz, and pop. Ray’s passion for musicis reflected both in his original songsand through cover songs of otherartists. Original writings are deeplypersonal songs that include messagesof living, loving, and reflecting oneveryday life. Ray’s original songs“Brown Eyes” and “Where You WantTo Go” have received radio airplay.The genres style of covers includesrock, reggae, singer/songwriter, andpop music.

Featured Vendor: Olive GirlCuisine

Olive Girl, is locally owned in

Tampa, Florida and produces a tradi-tional Sicilian style Italian olive salad inthree flavors- green/zesty, black/mild& robust and a spicy version for thosethat like a little kick in their food. Ourolive salad is handcrafted and madefresh weekly to insure the great tastesensation of this product. Once youtry a “shot” of fresh Italian olive saladbrimming with olives, fresh vegetables,garlic and spices, you’ll know whyOlive Girl has fans up and down theGulf Coast of Florida. We love intro-ducing customers to this amazingproduct and letting them know howto use it…..right out of the jar, on topof sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta,chicken, fish and so much more! OliveGirl is passionate about discoveringnew food products and has alwaysloved educating people on how tocook, eat and savor healthy and deli-cious food!

For more information on OliveGirl Cuisine please visit www.Olive-GirlCuisine.com.

The Mission of Fresh Markets The mission of these Tampa Bay

markets is to encourage the commu-

nity to: Support a locally-based food sys-

tem that improves public health andwell-being by increasing dietary intakeof fresh fruits and vegetables.

Improve access to fresh fruits andvegetables by all residents of the TampaBay area, specifically limited resourcefamilies, to enhance the capacity forsustainable food production, process-ing, and distribution by addressing theeducational needs of producers.

Support tourism and economic

development in the region by provid-ing a profitable retail outlet for localagriculture producers, artisans,crafters, food vendors and their goods.

Strengthen the social fabric ofthe local community by increasingawareness and support of local agricul-ture and the arts.

The Westchase Town Center islocated at 9622 West LinebaughAve. in Tampa. For more informa-tion please call (813) 481-8805 orvisit www.TampaBayMarkets.com.

April’s Fresh Market, held on April 13 boasted a great turnout as residents from all over the Tampa Bay Area showed their support in buying local.The Fresh Market in Westchase is held on the front lawn of the Westchase Town Center, 9622 West Linebaugh Ave., from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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