WESTCHASE AREA
Vol. 3, Issue 4, April 2014
Neighborhood News & Lifestyles
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Your neighborhood. Your magazine.
The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 16,000 Homes In 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 Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place By Alexis Selby Sit back, relax and give your hair the ultimate pampering experience at Priel Salon, an upscale hair studio specializing in lavish hair treatments and top of the line services. As an exclusive Kerastase salon and hair spa, Priel is one of the only salons in Tampa to be honored with such a distinction, and as such are able to offer L’Oreal’s top-rated product, which boasts of the most advanced and newest technology available in today’s market. In addition, each of the professionally trained stylists have extensive knowledge is all facets of hair care, so, as a customer of Priel Salon, you are privy to the very best products by specially trained professionals who really know hair.
Beautifully designing their upscale salon, owners Cynthia and Erik Abrahamsen took inspirations from big city salons around the world, from Tokyo to New York to California, to bring the area a truly unique high-end salon experience that is comparable to what one might find in any major fashion capital worldwide. Walking through their doors, you are instantly drawn in by their elegant, sleek décor. “We try to make it comfortable for everyone,” says Cynthia. “We have candles going and a very nice waiting lounge when you walk in.” Cynthia’s passion for hair is the driving force behind the salon and together she and Erik, and their wonderful staff of professionals, See “Priel Salon” on page 20.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 43rd Annual Rose Show........3 Community Calendar.........4-5 Tampa Rejuvenation.............8-9 John Prevatt Karate..........10-11 Tampa Resident Publishes His First Novel..........................14 community and are open to suggestions or requests.”
Brass Tap Grand Opening...16 Life Amplified................22-23
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If you’re at work or out of the house all day and need a place for you dog to get exercise and blow off See “Dogism” on page 18.
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Several years ago Renee and Jason Russell started Dogism, a wonderful business offering effective, personalized dog training to help people and their pets, as well as a unique online retail website that sold highquality items for people and their dogs. This month they are taking Dogism to the next level, with a wonderful 9,000 square foot facility that will have retail, training, agility, daycare, DIY bathing, and more. Lo-
cated at 110 Pine Ave, South, in Oldsmar, Dogism is a great place for dog owners and their beloved pets. “We are going to have unique interactive toys and accessories for dogs,” says Renee. “We’ll also have premium dog foods and treats and can always special order food for dogs with allergies or special diet restrictions. We’re going to have many different training classes for all different levels. I’m able to tailor our training to meet your dog’s needs. We want to be open to the needs of the
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