Westchase - Vol. 4, Issue 8, August 2015

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To Over 15,000 Homes In Citrus Park, Westchase & Surrounding Areas

This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge

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Host a HighschoolExchange Student!..................3

Community Calendar & News Briefs..........................4-5

More Space Place...................8-9

RAYS UP For OurCommunity....................10-11

Farrell Carpet Cleaning.....18-19

Victory Gymnastics...........20-21

A Grateful American.........24-25

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Vol. 4, Issue 8, August 2015

By Marcy Sanford

After years of living in theWestchase area, barber Shawna Burn-ham realized there was not a comfort-able place for men, where they couldgo to get a top quality haircut andshave. She opened Rigby’s BarberShop at 11655 Countryway Boule-vard to fill that void, and quicker thana 5 o’clock shadow grows in, Rigby’sBarber Shop became a hit, and is nowone of the top places in the area formen to go to get a high quality trim!

Comfortable, FriendlyAtmosphere and Free Beer

Named after her first dog, Rigby,Shawna wants Rigby’s Barber Shop tobe as comfortable and familiar to herclients as their favorite pet. And fromthe moment you step into Rigby’s youfeel welcome. When you walk throughthe front door, you’re greeted with asmile and a cheery “hello,” from oneof Rigby’s expert barbers. Not tomention, they also offer free beer!

See “Rigby’s” on page 22.

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Enjoy a World ClassHaircut at Rigby’s

Barbershop in Westchase!

By Marcy Sanford

At the heat turns up this summer,it’s good to know you have a locallyowned company you can turn to ifyour AC begins to lose its cool.

Bay Area resident Jaime Guerrera,owner of Jaime Central Air Condition-ing & Heating Specialist, has years ofexperience in the air conditioning andheating business and knows that hon-esty with your customers and perform-ing high quality work is what keeps acompany in business. “Much of our

business is in the Lutz, Odessa andWestchase area and many of our newcustomers come from referrals,” saysJaime. “I live here locally and amproud that when I go places in thecommunity, I run into so many happyclients. We stand behind our work andare proud of the loyalty our customershave to us. We always treat our clientswith the utmost respect and are proudthat when we’ve finished the job,we’ve earned their trust and loyalty.”

Jaime Air has probably helpedone of your neighbors and friends

keep their air conditioners runningsmoothly. “Jaime Air did a great instal-lation. My wife was very happy withhow clean they kept our home duringthis difficult renovation here. The newsystem cools fast and it's very quietdue to the new ductwork they in-stalled. Now all our rooms are thesame temperature. We got a newTrane system for less than the price theother company quoted us,” says onehappy family.

Don’t Lose Your Cool –Call Jaime, Your Central

Air Conditioning &Heating Specialist!

See “Jaime AC” on page 14

The lovely ladies at Rigby’s Barbershop took time mid haircut to smile for apicture with one of their happy customers!

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Host a Highschool Exchange Student!The month of July is a great

time to consider sharing your Amer-ica with an exchange student fromanother country. “Hosting an ex-change student not only is an oppor-tunity to share what you most loveabout the U.S., it helps you to seethe U.S. through fresh eyes,” saysTampa resident, Ms. Lee. She inviteslocal families open their heart andhome by hosting an exchange stu-dent sponsored by PAX – Program ofAcademic Exchange (PAX).

PAX students, from 70 Euro-pean, South American, Asian, orAfrican countries, are eager to experi-ence American activities—backyardbarbecues, birthday celebrations, andholidays—and to share their countryand culture with their host families.They arrive to the U.S. for the up-coming school year in August. Theyare 15-18 years old, have studiedEnglish for three years, and are moti-vated to learn more about the U.S.by attending high school and livingwith a host family. They are coveredby comprehensive medical insuranceand have their own spending money.

Volunteer host families providePAX students with a warm and sup-portive home environment, a seat at

the family dinner table, a bed, a quietplace to study, and encouragement toengage in everyday American life. Alltypes of families—single parents,young couples, retirees, and parentswith kids of any age, especially withteenagers—are welcome to host.

“I've been working for PAX-Program of Academic Exchange for 51/2 yrs now,” says Ms. Lee. “Duringthat time, I have placed 31 studentsfrom 13 different countries with awe-some host families throughout theTampa Bay area. It is the most inspir-ing work I've ever done. Connectingthese inspiring students with awe-some host families is so exciting.When the students get to host theirhost family in theircountry, that is thebest of the exchangeprogram in action! Ihave a host familyvisiting their ChineseDaughter in Chinaright now; so sweet,especially since theiradopted daughter isfrom China! I'm ex-cited to go to Thai-land some day soon& other countries to

see my exchange kids, too!”Founded in 1990, PAX is a not-

for-profit educational organizationand one of a select few U.S. Depart-ment of State designated ExchangeVisitor Programs chosen to partici-pate in its prestigious U.S. govern-ment-sponsored FLEX and YESprograms. Each year, more than1,100 teenagers visit the U.S. as PAXexchange students to be Ambassa-dors of their country and help us tocreate peace in the world throughunderstanding.

For more information on howto host an exchange student pleasecall Karen Lee at (727) 329-8060.

participating Designers in HAUTEAccessories Week; Accessorize that lilblack dress, and work it like you are amodel on the catwalk at their LittleBlack Dress & Black Tie Party.

Gents…..a little black tie orbowtie will do!

Complimentary hors d' oeuvres. Tickets are $20.00, or free with

purchase of ticket to Friday's Design-ers Runway Presentation – show proofof purchase.

Main Event: HAUTE DesignersRunway Presentation & DesignersBoutique

Friday, September 4 from 6 p.m.– 1 p.m. at the Carrollwood CountryClub, located at 13903 ClubhouseDrive in Tampa.

See Designers exclusive acces-sory collections for the first time onthe runway. Designers will also dis-play items for sale within their De-signers Boutique. Enjoy viewingDesigners signature pieces withintheir Museum setting. All Designersrunway collections are available forsale after the show.

Tickets are $45.00. Complimen-tary hors d' oeuvres served

Admission to Little Black Dress& Black Tie Party and Opening NightPress Party are included if you showproof of purchase.

Boutique owners and buyers maybe eligible to receive a complimentarypass to attend the event. Please send anemail request to [email protected] to be considered.

Press/Media must submit an ap-plication for their requests for 1 passper media outlet to - [email protected]

Photographers must submit anapplication for their requests for 1pass per company to - [email protected]

Limited Exhibitor/Vendor spaceavailable, please email [email protected]

For venue information or topurchase tickets for any of theevents please visitwww.Facebook.com/events/958169007546880/.


Community Calendar & News BriefsHAUTE Accessories WeekReturns For Its SignatureFifth Season

Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 PMand the last ending on Friday, Sep-tember 4 at 11:30 PM.

HAUTE Accessories Week, aplatform exclusively for accessory De-signers & Artists, is an event createdto spotlight the contributions acces-sory designers make to the fashion in-dustry. Everyone is invited to witnessthe tremendous creations of these tal-ented individuals in an atmosphere ofunmatched ambiance.

Want to update your wardrobein a minute? Add a cool, new piece ofaccessory!

HAUTE, spotlights the contribu-tions accessory designers make to thefashion industry; featuring the uniqueand creative works of independent andemerging accessory designers.

Schedule and Venues: LookBook: Opening Night Mixer

& Style Exhibit Tuesday, Sept. 1 from6 p.m. – 9 p.m

Sponsors, Media Reporters, Blog-

gers, Photographers, Designers, Mod-els & You. Learn more about theevent and their fabulous designers.

Makeup Artists and Hair Stylistswill proudly display their craft. Expe-rience a live makeup and hairstylingexhibition.

Free to attend and complimen-tary hors d' oeuvres.

HAUTE 5 Year Cocktail Cele-bration Wednesday, September 2 from6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Join in the festivities as they cele-brate 5 fabulous years of showcasingaccessories on the runway. Cocktails &hors d' oeuvres will be served.

Little Black Dress & Black TieParty - 3rd Edition Thursday, Sep-tember 3 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Lets see you ladies accessorize thefamous Little Black Dress (LBD). Joinfor a fun evening with their models,Designers and other attendees. Haveyour photos taken on the red carpet,show off your LBD accessorized. Lotsof fun in store.

Get your accessories from the our

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The Central Pasco Chamberof Commerce Dancing withOur Stars 2016 is Lookingfor Stars, Volunteers andSponsors!!

Join in the festivities and fun atthe 4th Annual Dancing With OurStars Event! Whether you would liketo participate as a volunteer, dancer,sponsor, or guest everyone is wel-come! This year’s event will be heldon Oct. 17th at the Eleanor DempseyPerforming Arts Center at BishopMcLaughlin, located at 13651 HaysRd, in Spring Hill.

From Salsa to hip hop to line danc-ing, dancers and local business ownersfrom all across the Bay will once againlight up the stage at the 4th AnnualDancing With Our Stars event. Hostedby the Central Pasco Chamber of Com-merce, this is a great opportunity tomeet new people and enjoy some excit-ing entertainment as people from allover the Tampa Bay Area gather for thisspectacular event. Making up the showare our own stars – local businessmenand women who have volunteered toshowcase their talents as well as businesswhile raising funds to benefit the cham-ber and its programs.

With crowds filled to near capac-ity, the past three Dancing With OurStars Events have been a huge hit,leaving the audience on the edge of

their seats as dancers shook, rattled,rolled and swung, dressed in elaboratecostumes ranging from pirates to cow-boys to the Incredible Hulk.

The Central Pasco Chamber isvery excited to host Dancing With OurStars at the Eleanor Dempsey Perform-ing Arts Center (EDPAC), an 880-seatstate-of-the-art facility fully equippedwith professional sound, lighting andstage! “Several of us have visitedEDPAC and were amazed that wehave this hidden gem in our area.There will also be availability to haveour VIP After Party there,” says CPCCDWOS chairperson Carla Collier.

For those of you who would liketo promote your business and wouldlike to become a STAR now is thetime. Call today! This is an excellentevent to strut your stuff while net-working. If you would like more infor-mation on being involved with thisevent as a STAR, VOLUNTEER, ORSPONSOR please contact CPCCDWOS chairperson Carla Collier at(813) 928-3622.

The Central Pasco Chamber ofCommerce is a not for profit organi-zation whose dedicated business andcommunity partners work toward im-proving the general welfare in theCentral Pasco/Northern Hillsborougharea so that its citizens and all areasof its business community shall prosper.


Custom furniture may soundexpensive, but with today’s technol-ogy and computerized woodwork-ing equipment that is no longer thecase. Personalized furniture is nowavailable at very affordable pricesand offered in a wide array of attrac-tive colors and finishes. Home or-ganization has benefited greatlyfrom this trend.

Custom closets are quickly be-coming a standard option for home-owners. Improving the storage andorganization in a closet can add asmuch as three times the usual capac-ity of the old standard rail and shelf.Beyond the benefits of extra storage,custom closets look great and canadd value to the home. Additionalbenefits include finding clothing oraccessory items faster, enough spaceto keep clothes neatly pressed insteadof crushed and the additional roomto add new clothes.

With the high cost of construc-tion utilizing the benefits of a wall

bed can create the opportunity fordual purpose rooms. An underusedguest room can become an exerciseroom, home office, media room orhobby room. With the Murphy bedit can quickly convert back into aguest room. Today these beds fea-

ture easy lift mechanisms and usestandard high quality mattresses thatwill offer the same great comfort as astandard bed.

Home offices or study areas canbe designed to fit specific needs andaccommodate one or more users.With many options such as book

cases, drop down tables, built in fil-ing and storage a highly functionalcustom business or work center canbe a great addition to any home.

Areas such as the garage can betransformed with innovative storagesolutions that can allow enoughroom for the car to get back into the

Adding Value and Comfortto Your Home with Custom

Designed Furniture


garage. Utility rooms including laun-dry rooms and pantries can all bemade to accommodate more.

Today new homes feature manyof these as standard options and ifthey were not included, becomesome of the first purchases by thenew homeowner. Remodeled homesare also benefiting since many ofthese “must have” conveniences canbe great additions and provide morespace, particularly if the home is adownsizing project.

In the Tampa bay area a goodplace to see examples of these greatideas is the More Space Place. They

have two showrooms convenientlylocated in Palm Harbor and St. Pe-tersburg. At their showrooms skilledspace designers can help turn customconcepts into realty. With 3-D designsoftware the concept layout can beseen before it is purchased and in-stalled by More Space Place’s profes-sional installers.

If the preference is for a freein home consultations you can call(727) 580-0405 or (813) 654-1551. For the locations of theshowrooms or for additional in-formation you can check out theirwebsite www.morespaceplace.com.


By Katelyn Thomas

There are many reasons we loveour Tampa Bay Rays! Of course,there are the games, where everyinning has its white-knuckled, yell-out-loud moments and the breaksare filled with laugh-out-loud anticsthat keep the live audience participat-ing. There is no doubt, as you watchthem heat up the diamond, that theRays players have their heads andtheir hearts in the game. Further-more, they have put their hearts intothe Tampa Bay community and haveput their heads together to make areal difference for the people livinghere.

Spanning the organization fromthe players to the management, theTampa Bay Rays make it their teammission to stay active, both on andoff the diamond. The Rays organiza-tion is much more than entertain-ment and finely tuned athleticism –though we do love that! From theplayers and their families to the cor-porate employees, the Rays are dedi-cated to making a difference in thecommunity.

One way that the Rays havebeen a positive force in Tampa Bay isthrough the Rays Baseball Founda-tion, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organiza-tion that supports youth educationdevelopment. The Tampa Bay Raysand their support team continually

pitch in to help families and individu-als in our community through chari-ties, volunteer programs andpartnership affiliates.

This Summer: RAYS UP For Our Community!

Most recently, the Rays created anew campaign called “RAYS UP forOur Community.” Launched onJune 1st and lasting until September20th, the “RAYS UP for Our Com-munity” campaign focuses on fourkey areas – Kids, Heroes, Health andEducation. Additionally, every gameduring each two-week campaignflight will highlight a partner agency“Everyday MVP” on the telecast andsocial media.

The four key areas of focus eachhave a Rays team ambassador, includ-ing pitchers Chris Archer and MattMoore, manager Kevin Cash andinfielder Evan Longoria. Each cam-paign has a deep personal meaningfor them.

Tampa Bay Rays president BrianAuld says, “We enter the 10th year ofStu Sternberg’s ownership with a re-newed focus on our mission to ener-gize our community through themagic of Rays baseball. The ‘RAYSUP For Our Community’ campaigncelebrates our community partnersand helps share their successes with awider audience.”

Rays pitcher Chris Archer“threw out the first pitch” on the

“RAYS UP For Our Community” Energizing Tampa Bay with the Magic of Rays Baseball!

Rays Manager Kevin CashAmbassador for RAYS UP for Health


new campaign with RAYS UPfor Kids on June 1st. Archerdedicates his time and supportto programs that focus on kidsin the communities of TampaBay, and he is a mentor andadvocate for children. As partof RAYS UP for Kids, each ofthe 5,600 students who cele-brated their graduation atTropicana Field receivedvouchers for four tickets to anyRays game in the homestandfrom June 9th –16th.

Matt Moore heads up theRAYS UP for Heroes campaignfrom June 29th to July 12th.Matt chose RAYS UP for OurHeroes, stating, “Baseball is ournational pastime but we wouldn’tbe able to enjoy it without the greatmen and women who protect us. Igrew up on an Air Force base so Iknow firsthand that American he-roes, like my dad, sacrifice everyday to keep us safe. Your TampaBay Rays are committed to energiz-ing our community through themagic of Rays’ baseball and support-ing those who give so much for ourfreedom. Join us as we rally ourcommunity around active dutymilitary, Veterans, first respondersand their families.” RAYS UP forHeroes highlights the “EverydayMVPs” in our community to thankthem for their service and dedicationto the safety of our community.

For the period of August 2–16,the “RAYS UP for Our Community”campaign switches to Tampa BayRays manager Kevin Cash’s focus,RAYS UP for Health. Cash and theRays organization is inspired to pro-mote health within the communityand give thanks to healthcare profes-sionals in the Tampa Bay area. Withhis daughter born with a congenitalheart condition, Kevin Cash has ex-perienced that we have another sec-tor of heroes in Tampa Bay – theones who look after our health. Cashwill be working with Rays’ partnersto raise awareness for health in ourcommunity with RAYS UP forHealth!

Rays ambassador Evan Longoriawill RAYS UP for Education. TheRAYS UP for Education part of theRAYS UP for Our Community cam-paign will last from September 7thuntil September 20th. Since 2006,the Rays Baseball Foundation has

teamed with the Tampa Bay Timesto promote “Reading with the Rays––Read Your Way to the Ball Park,”made possible through a partnershipwith public library systems. EvanLongoria sponsors “Reading withthe Rays,” which, because of hissponsorship, has grown to ninecounties with more than 20,000children participating annually. He ispassionate about supporting chil-dren’s education and continues tofind ways to make “Reading with theRays” excel. Evan Longoria and theRays received the Outstanding Busi-ness Partner of the Year from theFlorida Literacy Coalition and willreceive the 2015 Friend of Newspaperin Education Award from the FloridaPress Education Services on July23rd. Longoria’s dedication to edu-cation is outstanding.

Rays Pitcher Matt Moore shows support for First Responders, Veterans andActive Duty Military in the RAYS UP for Heroes campaign

Rays Infielder Evan Longoria sponsors “Reading with the Rays” and is the Rays Ambassador for RAYS UP for Education

Rays Pitcher Chris Archer is the Ambassador for RAYS UP for Kids

So, the question is, “How DoYou RAYS UP?” The Rays want

to hear from you! There are“Everyday MVPs” of all ages inTampa Bay who set out to makea difference for others, and theRays want to hear your stories.All summer long, fans are en-couraged to submit stories an-swering the question, “How doYOU Rays Up?” If you are an“Everyday MVP” then join thebig leagues and tell the Rays

what you are doing to make adifference in Tampa Bay. Log

on to www.raysbaseball.com/ray-sup to be inspired to RAYS UPfor Our Community! You also

can check out #RaysUp on Twit-ter and Instagram!

How Do You RAYS UP?


Whether you need your AC re-paired or replaced, would like to findout how to cool a room better, orwant to lower your energy costs, JaimeAir can help you. The company offersfree estimates and second opinionsand guarantee they have the lowestprices with the highest quality work.

Air Conditioning Repairs Air Conditioning Units take a

beating in the hot Florida weatherwhere they rarely get a break. JaimeAir can repair all major brands of airconditioners. If your unit needs re-pairs, Jaime is personally involved tomake sure everything is done correctlyand in a timely manner. And sinceJaime Air’s service techs aren’t paid oncommission, you can rest assured thatthey won’t try to sell you unnecessaryparts or services.

Air Purification & Duct Sanitation There are several signs that

could indicate you have mold grow-ing in your ductwork. If you seestaining or water damage aroundductwork, condensation inside, or

smell a musty smell, you should getyour ductwork checked for mold. Ifleft untreated, mold can make youand your family sick. Jaime Air caninstall UV-C lights to prevent moldgrowth in your system. They can alsoinstall electronic air cleaners to helpremove pollen and dust.

However, in some cases youmight want to have your ductworkreplaced and the professionals atJaime Air are experts at doing this ina timely, cost effective, and unobtru-sive way. In fact, dirty ductwork thatis over 12 years old in Florida can bereplaced for about the same cost ashaving it cleaned. As an extra bonus,you might find that the airflowthroughout your house improveswith new ductwork.

“There is no reason for one roomto be hotter than others in yourhouse,” says Jaime. “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 andtherefore new ductwork is needed toget more air into the room. We canfix your ductwork so that every roomin your house will be cool as you wantit to be.”

New Air Conditioner Installation The average life span of an air

conditioning 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 two of the topbrands – Trane and Bryant.

“Jaime Air installed a new Bryantsystem for me. I got proposals from afew of my local dealers and HomeDepot. The sales person Jaime Air sentdid not try to up sell me. He ex-plained the brands available for myhome as well as the size and themodel. He was the only one whomeasured my home to be sure I hadthe right size unit. All of this took lessthen an hour and he exposed a bunchof myths the other dealers told me.

“Jaime AC”Continued from page 1


The system I chose was aBryant two-stage modelthat is now keeping everyroom in my home at thesame temperature. The in-stall took 7 hours and theydouble sealed all of theducts and put a plaster likeseal on it. I needed a newduct box, plywood stand,and electrical breaker andJaime Air did not chargeme extra for it.”

“Jaime Air did a greatjob in our home. We had5 bids for the same Tranesystem. They came to ourhome and explained whichsystem was the best onefor us to buy. The in-stallers were able to finishthe job the same day. Theydid a great job and left ourhouse clean. We saved$1,000 on the same sys-tem quoted by others.”

When he isn’t helpingpeople beat the heat, Jaime is active inlocal charities including the USO, St.Joseph’s Hospital, and Oldsmar Cares.

Jaime Central Air Conditioning& Heating make service calls Mon-day through Saturday. You can call

them any day of the week, when-ever you have a problem, at813-601-0764.

En Espanol 813-601-3147.Log on to www.jaimeair.com formore information.


By Kim Thomas

Nothing feels better underfootthan truly clean floors and whodoesn’t love the freshness and re-newed life of thoroughly cleaned up-holstery! With Farrell CarpetCleaning at your service, you will feellike you have new carpet, tile and up-holstery! Farrell Carpet Cleaning is li-censed and insured and can handleeverything from the aftermath of partyspills to cleaning the flooring of largecommercial buildings. Like the otherTeam Farrell companies, Farrell Car-pet Cleaning is committed to main-taining its great reputation andbuilding a business based on referralsand repeat customers.

All technicians at Farrell CarpetCleaning are trained and certified bythe Institute of Inspection, Cleaningand Restoration Certification(IICRC), which is an internationallyrecognized organization that sets theindustry standard worldwide. Farrell’stechnicians are certified in carpet andupholstery cleaning, water and flood

restoration, odor control, and tile andstone cleaning. Through their train-ing and certification, the professionalsat Farrell Carpet Cleaning know howto properly care for and protect floor-ing and fabrics of all types. The com-pany even cleans Oriental rugs, whichare taken off-site for proper cleaningand drying and then they are protec-tively wrapped and delivered safelyback home to you.

Farrell Carpet Cleaning wants tomake your life easier by providing theservices that you need. An online

tool on the website,FarrellCarpetCleaning.com, allowsyou to choose from a menu of serv-ices, get a quote and set up an ap-pointment with a technician.

One Call Can Do it All withTeam Farrell!

Farrell Carpet Cleaning is just onepart of the group of companies thatmake up Team Farrell.

“We want to be the sole sourceprovider for customers,” says FarrellCarpet and Tile Cleaning COO Tom

Persinger. “From building and roof-ing, to AC, electrical, plumbing, tomaintenance and maid services, wewant to be the one company that doesit all for our customers.”

With a fleet of more than 60 vehi-cles, Team Farrell services customersthroughout the Tampa Bay Area. Youmay think that to maintain your homeor office in all needs – from large-scalebuilding and remodeling projects, toair conditioning and heating needs,and from tile, carpet and upholsterycleaning to a weekly or biweekly clean-

Call Farrell Carpet Cleaning for Carpet, Upholsteryand Tile Cleaning…and Just About Everything Else!


ing and landscaping/lawn service –you would need a list of numbers for alot of different companies, right? Notwith the Farrell companies. Team Far-rell truly does it all and is proud to beaccredited with the Better BusinessBureau and advertises its rave reviewsfrom Angie’s List and Home Advisor.

Already well-known throughoutTampa Bay for stellar service as a roof-ing, building and remodeling contrac-tor and as a home maintenance andservice provider with Farrell Roofingand Farrell Home Services, thegrowing Port Richey based companyhas recently added more professionalmembers to its team and new servicecompanies including: Farrell Carpetand Tile Cleaning, Farrell OutdoorServices and Farrell Air Conditioning,as well as Ms. Twister, which focuseson providing residential and commer-cial cleaning services. Another divi-sion, Farrell Rescue, is there forcustomers to help with fire, water ormold damage.

Meet the Leaders ofTeam Farrell

Team Farrell started with onefocus – roofing. A roofing contractor,Steve Farrell had a strong work ethicand an even stronger commitment tohave things done right and with hiswife Tina at the helm, Farrell Roofingwas founded in 2006. With the Far-rells in charge of providing the type ofstellar services that they’d want forthemselves, the company quickly be-came successful, and their customersbegan requesting more services. In2011, contractor Rich Allen joinedTeam Farrell with a focus on FarrellHome Services. More recently, Tomand Jill Persinger joined Team Farrell.The Persingers were first neighbors ofthe Farrells and then customers.Chatting one day, Tom mentionedwanting to do something with theblank canvas of his and Jill’s vast front

yard. He had the right neighbor inFarrell! “I’ve got a team of people,”said Steve. With Team Farrell on thejob, the Persinger’s yard now featuresa man-made pond, fountains, and astone bridge perfect for hanging outwith the neighbors!

Jill and Tom both had careerbackgrounds that were a good fit forthe services that the Farrell companieswanted to add. Jill is a Florida StateUniversity graduate with a degree inMarketing. After graduating, she im-mediately went to work in sales for alarge commercial janitorial company.She worked her way up to the positionof senior vice president with the com-pany. Now, Jill is co-owner with TinaFarrell of Farrell Carpet and TileCleaning, and she is one of the ownersof Ms. Twister, along with her hus-

band Tom, Tina Farrell, and SophieAnastassiou. Tom Persinger knows alot about managing teams to providegreat service. His background includesbeing VP of Operations for 38 schooldistricts in Texas, Oklahoma andLouisiana, before becoming COO ofAtlanta-based One Source FacilityServices. Steve Farrell and TomPersinger are partners in Farrell AirConditioning.

Team Farrell not only is commit-ted to providing for every home main-tenance need of its customers; thecompany is committed to building abetter community. Farrell Home Serv-ices and its sister companies supportmore than 40 Tampa Bay Area chari-ties. More than that, if you use Ms.Twister cleaning services for anythingfrom a one-time cleaning to weekly or

bi-weekly cleaning, you can feel goodknowing that Ms. Twister donates aportion of its profits from every job tosupport local Pasco County breastcancer programs. Ms. Twister is cur-rently installing a special programwhere they will offer free cleaning forpatients who are undergoing breastcancer treatment.

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Victory Gymnastics – Where Talent Meets Heart By Deborah Bostock-Kelley

Located in Oldsmar, VictoryGymnastics Training Center’s missionstatement proudly reads:

Victory’s goal is to develop aworld-class training program to con-tinuously produce local, state, regional,national and international competi-tors. Dedication, desire, courage, re-spect and a serious work ethic are someof the traits the coaching staff wishes toinstill in its young gymnasts.

Co-owned by Head Coach Vik-tor Savitski and Business DirectorTanya Wray-Savitski, Victory Gym-nastics was founded as a way to edu-cate and train, while still makingbecoming a champion fun.

While a student in their summercamp program, eight year old MaryNuyianez explained her favorite partof the camp, “I like the bars becauseI like to swing around because I’mlike a monkey everywhere,” her fel-low camper is striving to reach thehighest goal.

“I want to go to the Olympics,”said Avery Schuesler, 11.

Since opening their doors, Vic-tory Gymnastics has seen their fair

share of champions. A testament tothis, the reception area is filled withtall trophies and plaques boasting thetalents of hardworking gymnasts of allages who train there.

Tanya says, “Victory GymnasticsTraining Center had a fantastic Com-petitive 2014-2015 Season! Our own-ers, coaches, and parents couldn't bemore proud of these young athletes!”Victory had numerous State Champi-ons in each level and would like to rec-ognize them here:

LEVEL 1Brianna- VaultSydney- BeamLEVEL 2Bella- VaultPaige- VaultLEVEL 3Jazmine- FloorBridget- Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, andAll-AroundAlexa- Vault and BeamLEVEL4Anna - Vault, Bars, Floor, and All-AroundMiranda- VaultKatie- BeamRebekah- Vault

LEVEL 6Alex- VaultEmma- Vault, Bars, Floor, and All-AroundLEVEL 9Farin- Beam

Would we also like to recognize ourregional qualifiers: Level 8EmilyLevel 9Farin

“We also have a graduating seniorRaegan Gunderson who will be at-tending Florida State University in thefall,” adds Tanya. “Raegan has trainedwith Victory for 7 years and has wonseveral State Championships! She alsocoaches our future champions and is awonderful role model. We will dearlymiss her spirit in our gym!”

Victory Gymnastics has an excel-lent team of coaches, lead by HeadCoach Viktor Savitski, a former Elitegymnast from Ukraine and a National


Team Member with a Masters Degreein Physical Education. During the past30 years, he has coached an OlympicBronze Medalist, Wendy Bruce,Olympians Morgan White, MohiniBhardwej, and National ChampionAshley Shible. Savitski is joined byteam coach Philippe Flegeau, TeamCoach Tracy Bartlett, RecreationalProgram Director and Team CoachQuincey Canham, Recreational CoachIrina Gagarine, pre-school and Recre-ational Coach Jennifer Piccari andTeam Coach Carina Michellone.

The spacious 13,000 square footgym is fully equipped for children totrain on the balance beam, bars, floorand vault. Instructors are USAGSafety Certified, background checked,and anyone coaching at competitivelevels, has completed all the special-ized training necessary.

At Victory Gymnastics they evenhave programs for the very young,and boys and girls can start as youngas 18 months through their Parentand Me Class.

After age three, Mini-Stars

teaches the student circuits and basicgymnastics positions, as well as tum-bling skills, bar elements, and balanc-ing skills. Super Stars is by invitationonly and holds the best of the best ofthe three to five year old age-range.

After age five, boys continue totrain with “Oldsmar Boys” Gymnas-tics, located within Victory’s Gym,while girls begin their progressionfrom Level 1 to Level 3 recreationalgymnastics, to competing in a team.

“We are a professional gymnasticsschool. The students master each leveland eventually they can choose tocompete in a team, if they want to,”said Tanya.

If you’re not sure if your childwill take to gymnastics, Victory offersa free trial class to test the waters. Ifthey’re anything like nine year old Fal-lon Johnson, who’s been training for 4years and is excited about her firstcompetition this fall, they’ll definitelybe back. “I’ve been doing this sincefirst grade. I love the floor becauseyou get to do all sorts of tricks – espe-cially front walkovers,” said Fallon. “Ilike it here. I love doing the skills.”

“Yeah,” Avery added. “If you’realmost there and you’re so close, theysay you can do it! This will be our firstcompetition in September.”

Besides their Summer Camp, inaddition to gymnastics and tumblingclasses for all skill levels, Victory Gym-nastics Training Center also offerscamps during Thanksgiving, winterand spring. They also offer Open Gym

times, gym rentals, and private lessons.You don’t need to be a gymnast

to have fun at Victory GymnasticsTraining Center. The Center offers a90-minute birthday party that in-cludes an obstacle courses, a 20 footTumble Track, trampoline and othergames and activities. All you need isthe cake and the birthday child! Dur-ing summer, the Birthday PartyRoom serves double-duty duringcamp as a lunchroom.

While at Victory Gymnastics,don’t forget to check out their proshop. Filled with everything a gymnastmight need, including hand tape andleotards to snacks and drinks to keepthe hard-workers hydrated, Victory’spro shop is a one-stop shop for all ofyour gymnastics-related essentials.

“We are very proud of the out-standing achievements of our gym-nasts. Gymnastics is more than a sport– it can enhance the “brain/body”connection, help to develop social andorganizational skills, improve sensoryprocessing, postural control, bi-lateralintegration and body awareness,” ex-plained Tanya. “More importantly,these kids are having a lot of fun!”

Victory Gymnastics TrainingCenter is located at 805 Stevens Av-enue in Oldsmar. To schedule yourchild’s “Free Trial Class,” or learnmore about Victory’s Gymnastics’programs, call (813) 925-0060 orvisit online atwww.VictoryGTC.com.

Victory Gymnastic Gymnast:Emma Brkljacic

Twelve year old, Emma Brkljaciccompeted as a level 6 gymnast in thestate meet in Coral Springs earlier thisyear.

At her state meet she scored infirst place in three events; bars, floorand vault. Her all around score was37.975 putting her in first place forher level and age group.

Emma is entering 7th grade atDunedin Highland Middle SchoolCenter for Gifted Studies. She lives inOldsmar with her parents and threesiblings. Emma has been competingin gymnastics for six years, four ofthose years at Victory Training Centerin Oldsmar.

Emma would like to continuegymnastics throughout high schooland into college. Her ambition is toattend Louisiana State University orthe University of Florida and competein gymnastics at the collegiate levelwhile studying physical therapy.


“Before Rigby’s Barber Shopopened, men did not have a place togo that was just for them. There wasnothing like this in the area,” saysShawna. “I wanted to open a barbershop where men would feel comfort-able. Our all female staff of barbersspecialize in men’s haircuts. We focuson customer service and listen to ourclients to make sure we give them thestyle they are looking for.”

“My haircut at Rigby’s was one ofthe best haircuts I have gotten in along time,” says Rigby’s customerOscar. “They have friendly staff, latehours, comfy chairs, and free beer,what more can you ask for? Plus it isvery affordable. It is the best barber-shop in Tampa hands down.”

“We want Rigby’s to be a placewhere men enjoy coming to get a hair-cut. We’ve tried to create an atmos-phere that is very relaxing for men,”says Shawna. “Our regular customersknow where our beer fridge is and willhelp themselves; we usually havesports on the television. It’s a reallygood, friendly environment. Guysseem to be happy when they’re here.”

Experienced Barbers andGreat Quality Haircuts

Each customer at Rigby’s has hisfavorite barber, but all of the barbershave one thing in common – years ofexperience. “All the ladies who cuthair here are expert at men’s haircuts,”says Shawna. “They all have manyyears of experience. At Rigby’s wewant to make sure that our customersare our number one focus. Every bar-ber here really takes time to talk totheir clients to make sure they givethem the best haircut possible.”

Rigby’s customers certainlyagree that a haircut and shave atRigby’s is better than one you’ll getanywhere else. Rigby’s customer Dansays, “After a series of worst-haircut-evers from multiple places, I finallyfound a great barber at Rigby’s.Thanks, Wanda.”

Shawna says she has had menthank her for opening up Rigby’s. “Ihad one of my customers tell me thathe used to leave hair places thinking‘That was Ok’ but after coming toRigby’s, he would leave feeling likehe could take on the world. A greathaircut can really make a differencein your attitude and mood. We’rehappy that when men leave Rigby’s

they feel better and happier thanwhen they arrived.”

Haircuts for All Ages Rigby’s barbers also have a special

touch with young men and have evenhad customers as young as 2-monthsold. “I was so happy with the resultsof my son’s first professional haircut,”says Lynn. “They were patient andgave my little 2-month-old a goodlooking fade. They even gave him a

little certificate for his first cut andsaved me some of his locks. We'll defi-nitely be back.”

“I’ve been taking my son Gavinto Rigby’s for several years now.We’ve always been very happy withhis haircuts,” says mom Jen. “Hefeels very comfortable with all thebarbers at Rigby’s and they always doa great job.”

The barbers at Rigby’s promisethey’ll have your son looking spiffy be-

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ways welcome and it is rare that you’llhave to wait, but if you do, you’ll findtheir chairs so comfortable that youwon’t mind. Plus there’s always thatbeer fridge to check out.

Rigby’s Barber Shop is locatedat the corner of Countryway

Boulevard and Race Track Road at11655 Countryway Boulevard.They are open Monday throughFriday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Satur-day 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more in-formation, visit their web sitewww.RigbysBarbershop.com orcall (813) 855-4549.


fore he can squirm out of the chairand at Rigby’s young men’s first hair-cuts are always free.

Great Quality Haircuts at aGreat Price

With haircuts starting at $16(young men under 12 are only $14)and beard trims at $7, Rigby’s BarberShop is a great deal. But this monthShawna is offering customers some-

thing extra. Be sure to look for the adin this month’s Neighborhood Newsand Lifestyles for a special offer.

Walk-Ins Always WelcomeAt Rigby’s, they know that when

you’re ready for a haircut or shave,you don’t want to have to make an ap-pointment – you want it now. That’swhy you’ll never have to make an ap-pointment at Rigby’s. Walk-ins are al-

The barbers at Rigby’s do an excellent job of creating an atmosphere thatis very relaxing for men.

Step inside Rigby’s for a world-class haircut by one of their expert barbers!Oh, and while you are here getting a trim, don’t forget the FREE BEER!


way to display gratitude to those whoserve our country, the GratefulAmerican Coin program quicklywent through those first 2,000 coins.By selling the coins to others whowanted to say “thank you” to ourmilitary, the Grateful American Coinprogram was able to donate proceedsfrom each sale to organizations thatprovide support services to the se-verely injured men and women of theU.S. Armed Forces.

Today, the Grateful AmericanCoin has recognized over 51,000soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines andveterans. Additionally, it has donatedmore than $113,000 to partner or-ganizations, including The SpecialOps Warrior Foundation and Pawsfor Patriots.

Even more powerful than thenumbers are the personal stories be-hind each of the 51,000 coins. Whilewaiting to board a recent flight, Ben-son “coined” an Army helicopter

pilot to thank him for his service.After receiving the coin, he went tothe Grateful American Coin website,where he realized he had received hiscoin from the organization’s founder.When the plane landed, Benson waswalking out when she heard some-one say, “it’s you, it’s you!” Sheturned around to find the Army pilotwaiting on the jetway for her to ex-press his heartfelt appreciation.

A Grateful American: How Passion andProfessionalism Inspired Gifts of GratitudeSome of Deb Benson’s most

cherished childhood memories arefrom visits to her grandfather’s farmin Temple Terrace, where she wouldfish in his lake. Since then, the land-scape has changed dramatically, butBenson still visits that farm — almostevery weekday. As a manager in theFlorida sales operations departmentat Verizon Wireless, Benson’s officebuilding stands where that farm oncewas, and she can see the old fishinglake from her desk. Benson has ledand inspired many people in her 26-year career with Verizon Wireless,working within nearly every depart-ment, including customer service,marketing, operations and sales. But,it was only eight years ago that Ben-son assumed a personal leadershiprole that would touch tens of thou-sands of lives outside her company.

Around the Fourth of July holi-day in 2007, Benson was searchingfor an engaging way to teach her

sons about the expression of grati-tude. As she researched ways to showappreciation for the selfless men andwomen who defend our country, shehad an idea to have special coinsmade that they could present to sol-diers and thank them for their serv-ice. Benson found that uniquemilitary coins are often collected byservice members, or even earnedthrough achievements or to enhancemorale.

So Benson and her family de-signed a coin of their own. As Ben-son set out to place a small order fora few of their new coins, she discov-ered that to qualify for a price break,she would need to purchase 2,000.Inspired by a legacy of family patriot-ism and her professional passion toconnect with others, Benson decidedto expand the idea rather than scrapit, and that was the beginning of theGrateful American Coin program.

Focused on providing a tangible


“It’s inspiring to show sinceregratitude to the people fighting forour freedom every day,” said Benson.“Their personal stories are the mostbeautiful gift, which I never ex-pected.”

Grateful American Coins havebeen framed by recipients, laid at anunmarked grave in Normandy andburied in the caskets of servicemen,but one of the most impactful mo-ments for Benson was learning abouta 13-year-old who received a speciallydesigned coin for the families of thefallen after his father passed away.Dealing with the death of a parentcan be very hard, and this young manwas no exception. It was difficult forhim to talk about it, so he used thecoin to drive the conversation. When

he went to bed at night, he wouldleave his coin out on the nightstandas a signal to his mom that he wantedto talk about his loss.

This is just one of many encour-aging and emotional stories shared onGrateful American Coin’s websiteand Facebook page. The coin wasthought up as a way for Benson toshow her sons whom the true heroesare in today’s world. And if they’veever stopped to think about the51,000 experiences those coins havegenerated, they’ve probably realizedthat their mom is one, too.

If you’d like to donate, pur-chase coins, or read the stories ofthose who have given or receivedcoins, please visitwww.GratefulAmericanCoin.org.

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Hot Tuna Offers the Very Best in Culinary Perfection!

By Matthew Selby

Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille isthe perfect summer spot to tantalizeyour taste buds in a way that’s onlydescribable as “perfection on a plate”!Conveniently located at 3689 Tamparoad, Hot Tuna is just a rocks throwaway from Citrus Park and theWestchase area.

If you’re reading the online ver-sion of this publication and live some-where else in Tampa Bay, trust mewhen I say that Hot Tuna is wellworth the drive from anywhere in theWest Central area of Florida!

Since opening just over two yearsago, owner Hanh Ho has made a bigsplash in the local restaurant marketand is already considered a staple herein our community.

“We are very lucky to live in anarea with so many delicious restaurantsto choose from,” says Jason, a regularhere at Hot Tuna. “I absolutely loveoriental cuisine and consider myself asa bit of a “sushi snob. While I doenjoy a handful of Sushi places here inthe Bay, nothing compares to thefreshness and taste of the rolls here atHot Tuna.

I have to agree with Jason on thefreshness. The Ahi Tuna, for example,is offered at many restaurants thesedays but the seared Ahi Tuna perfectlyseasoned with Asian seven-spice and

miso-garlic drizzle at Hot Tuna is outof this world!

Hot Tuna’s menu is sure to makeyou smile. Offering so much morethan just their famous sushi, Hot Tunaoffers a diverse selection of culinarydelights for every taste and palate.

Many times when a patron walksinto what they think is primarily a sushijoint they don’t expect to be wowedby the other items on the menu. Ifcustomers walk into Hot Tuna withthat mindset, they will absolutely beblown away by their experience andcertainly will have a completely differ-ent feeling as they walk out the doorwith a full, happy belly.

The steak for example, is defi-nitely one of my favorite items on theentire menu! It’s a perfect 12 oz.USDA Choice center - cut New YorkStrip, served with a shiitake teriyakiglaze. The aroma alone as they set itdown on your table could quite possi-ble give a vegetarian an appetite!

SushiThe Sushi rolls at Hot Tuna are

always delicious and can be veryhealthy depending on the options youchoose. They have many fabulous rollslisted on their menu, but if you arelooking to change up a specific roll,they will also accommodate you tocreate exactly what it is you desire.Hot Tuna has so many different rolls

to choose from, sometimes the hardestdecision you will have to make all dayis which roll/rolls to choose!

If you are looking for a good rec-ommendation I suggest you try theVolcano Roll. I personally cannot visitHot Tuna without ordering this roll.It’s indescribable!

So, even if you think you mightnot like sushi, I can almost guaranteeyou will find something that you’lllove. But, if I’m wrong, and sushi re-ally isn’t your thing, not to worry, be-cause as stated before they have plentyof other options to satisfy your hunger!

Their selection of appetizers aloneis grandiose. From lettuce wraps,chicken wings, mussels and eggrolls topanko crusted crab cakes, crab Ran-goon and steamed edamame, theyoffer a little bit of everything.

Their menu is just as extensive,with options from the land, sea and

sky, including specialty salads and sushichoices, as well as hearty entrées fea-turing lobster, steak, teriyaki bowlsand so much more!

So if you are looking to tantalizeyou taste buds with culinary perfec-tion, stop in and find a new favoritedining spot at Hot Tuna Sushi Bar &Grille, where you’ll find excellenttaste, beautiful presentation, attentiveservice and a fun, contemporary vibe.

Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille islocated at 3689 Tampa Road inOldsmar. Hours are: 11 a.m.–2p.m. and 5–10 p.m. on Mon –Thurs.; from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and5–10:30 p.m. on Fri.; from 12 –10:30 p.m. on Sat.; and 12–9 p.m.on Sun. For more information, call(813) 818-TUNA or visitwww.HotTunaSushi.com for thefull menu!

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