Carrollwood - Vol. 3, Issue 5, May 2015 by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

Vol. 3, Issue 5, May 2015

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Come Hungry When You Eat at Alex’s Southern Style BBQ in Carrollwood! By Alexis Selby If you are looking for some good southern style BBQ in Carrollwood you better bring your appetite, because the mouth watering, flavorful cooking at Alex’s BBQ is sure to fill you up! A staple in the Carrollwood community, for the past 19 years

Alex's Southern Style BBQ has been serving up some of the best BBQ in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located, right off of Ehrlich road, at 5362 West Village Drive Alex’s is open 7 days a week and offers eat in, take out, and catering. Customer Haley B. writes, “Do See “Alex’s BBQ” on page 20.

Barr-Hameroff Insurance - For all Your Insurance Needs! By Alexis Selby Let’s be honest, none of us really enjoy paying for something just in case something bad happens to our property or to us. Insurance is one of those things that most of us strongly dislike paying for when nothing negative happens but absolutely thank our lucky stars we have when something goes unexpectedly wrong and we have to use it. It’s a serious gamble to go without insurance, a gamble we shouldn’t take considering how life changing the devastation can be if we don’t have a plan in place. The purpose of insurance is to protect your as-

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: FREE Tampa Bay Rays Tickets.............................3 Community Calendar/ News Briefs..................4-5 Orthodontic Specialists of Florida.....................8-9 Sleek Physique..............................................12-13 1-800-GOT-JUNK?......................................16-17 Rockstar Baseball..........................................24-25 Cigar City Brewpub......................................32-33

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sets and yourself, so that when tragedy strikes you have a course of action, a way to salvage what’s lost, replace what’s missing and protect those whom you love. Whether you are looking to insure your car, your home, or more importantly – your life – choosing the right insurance is incredibly important. But, with so many different coverage’s out there, how do you know which ones are right for you? Instead of spending endless hours searching, trying to find the best coverage at the most affordable price, why not let the experts do all the work for you. See “Barr Hameroff” on page 28.

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Our Partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays = FREE TICKETS FOR YOU!… AGAIN! By Matt Selby April has been a very exciting time of the year for my family and me; not only because our hometown team the Tampa Bay Rays kick off their season, but also because for the second year in a row the Rays have reached out to our company for a “visibility campaign” partnership. Last year, amongst our five magazines, we had a direct mail circulation of over 85,000 households in the Bay area and when the Rays found out we added New Tampa to our distribution, bringing our monthly total to over 110,000 and making us the largest circulation of community magazines in the state of Florida, they were excited to work out another deal with us. Our

online readership has blown up in the past year as well, consistently ranging between 40 and 50,000 individual readers and well over half a million page views! Enough about why the Rays partnered with us, let’s get into what you really care about, and that’s how you can score some FREE Rays game tickets!

FREE TICKETS FOR YOU! Part of our deal with the Rays includes six press level season tickets – one season ticket for each of our six magazines. Even though we have a bunch of family and friends in this area we’ve decided to give away many of our prime press level tickets to our valued readers to show how much we

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appreciate you. Each month, starting in May and ending in September, we will give away multiple press level (sec.204) Rays’ tickets to six lucky winners a month. Two Grand Prize winners per month will receive six tickets and two parking passes. Two 1st Runner Up winners will get four tickets and one parking pass, and two more 2nd Runner Up winners will have fun at the ball park with two tickets and a parking pass. This contest will be a lot of fun and we are really happy to give back to our readers. You make what we do possible, plain and simple. We wish we could make every entry a winner. Good luck! Enter online at www.NNLFlorida.com/Rays

Neighborhood News & Lifestyles Directly mailed once a month to 15,000 households in zip codes 33618, 33624 & 33613 220 S. Safford Ave. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: (813) 928-6124; Fax: (727) 942-2432 Advertising E-mail: info@nnlflorida.com Editorial E-mail: alexis@nnlflorida.com © 2015 Carrollwood Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is published by M Selby Publications, INC. Publisher Matt Selby Advertising Sales Jared Nager (Manager) Linda Viega Mike Bird Accounting Manager Alexis Selby Marketing & Development Ashley Knoblach Art Director Tony Sica

Editor Alexis Selby Correspondents Julie Kanehl Marcy Sanford Pamela Sica Katie Thomas Kim Thomas Dara Tucker Deborah Bostock-Kelley

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Community Calendar & News Briefs Tampa Rose Society Presents “Roses in Harmony” The Tampa Rose Society will present its 44th Annual Rose Show to be held Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Westfield Citrus Park Mall in Tampa, Florida. Admission is free and will be open to the public from 1 p.m.- 8 p.m. Exhibitors from across Florida will bring hundreds of blooms to the show, competing for trophies and awards in more than 40 classes of home-grown roses, including hybrid teas, climbers, miniatures and Old Garden varieties. All entries will be judged by American Rose Society Judges. New this year will be four classes to have award selected by the public. Come purchase your Mother’s Day roses from the Tampa Rose Show. Locally grown in Tampa Rose Society member gardens, fresh cut roses and arrangements will be available to the public for a small donation to the Tampa Rose Society. A Rose Education and Information Display will be staffed by Consulting Rosarians certified by the American Rose Society. These expert local gardeners, all members of the Tampa Rose Society, will provide advice about how to grow roses successfully in the bay area.

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The Tampa Rose Society is a notfor-profit organization, one of over 300 clubs affiliated with the American Rose Society – the world’s largest organization devoted to America’s National Flower. The Tampa Rose Society provides information relating to the cultivation and exhibition of the rose, creation of floral arrangements featuring the rose and to disseminate information about events and activities of interest to rosarians in the Tampa Bay Area. Westfield Citrus Park is located at 8021 Citrus Park Town Center, just off the Veteran’s Expressway in northwest Tampa. For more information about the Rose Show contact Peggy Sherman, (813) 933-6166, les_sherman@verizon.net. For information about Membership in the Tampa Rose Society, call Larry Sullivan, (813) 789-9521, lsullivan0422@gmail.com.

Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Annual Summer Barbeque Bash Sat, May 23 from Noon – 10:00 PM. EVERYONE WELCOME! Family Fun! Great Food! Games/Prizes! Bounce Houses! BINGO!

$5.00 for unlimited games and bounce houses Men’s Club Car Show 12:00 – 5:00 PM FREE Movie “Big Hero 6” - 7:00 PM FREE parking and admission Location: 10110 N. Central Avenue, Tampa 33612 For more information please call (813) 933-2859; Facebook/MHRtampa; Twitter@MHRevents Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church is a member and supporter of Feeding America and has received recognition in their community for the great service provided to our less fortunate families in the community.

“Electronics for a Cause” to Offer Free Recycling of Consumer Electronics, Raise Funds for Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful As part of its 2015 Earth Day celebration, Rapid Refill Ink will join forces with Urban E Recycling from April 22 – May 30, 2015, to present “Electronics for a Cause,” offering free recycling of consumer electronics. Recycling proceeds will benefit Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. Office and household used electronics can be dropped off at Rapid Re-

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fill Ink, 10416 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The following items will be accepted for proper recycling: Computers (desktop and laptop), servers, hard drives, circuit boards, UPS battery backups, monitors, printers, copiers, DVD players, VCRs, modems, cable boxes, satellite receivers, routers, lead acid non-spillable batteries, lithium ion batteries, cell phones, telephones, phone system hardware, insulated cable, all metals associated with electronics, video game systems and ink and toner cartridges. Those wishing to donate a large quantity of items should arrange for pick-up by contacting Rapid Refill Ink at (813) 514-0680. Urban E Recycling will wipe hard drives off-site and provide a data destruction certificate. The $5 fee will be donated to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful. The event will also feature secure on-site document shredding for a discounted fee of .79/lb. Local ordinances require that electronics be disposed of in a proper manner and not placed with normal household or office trash. Over 85 percent of all electronic waste (E-waste) goes un-recycled, with millions of tons entering the waste stream every year. The average American household has at

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least 24 electronic items. E-waste can contain more than 1,000 components, many of which are toxic.

About Rapid Refill Ink Rapid Refill Ink, www.rapidrefill338.com; www.facebook.com/RapidRefillTampa, offers a complete selection of quality Rapid Refill brand inkjet and laser toner cartridges at significant savings, plus other supplies for all popular printer and copier brands, including HewlettPackard, Canon, Epson, Brother, Lexmark, Dell, Samsung, Sharp, Xerox, Oki and others.

About Urban E Recycling Urban E Recycling, www.urbanerecycling.com believes that business and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. With the overwhelming speed of changing technology, we are in a position to make sure your outdated and non-useable electronics will be recycled safely, ethically, and responsibly.

About Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Inc. (KTBB), a Keep America Beautiful Affiliate, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide environmental education and volunteer

opportunities that develop individual responsibility and environmental stewardship. Since 1989, KTBB has formed partnerships with local governments, corporations, schools and neighborhood organizations to engage individuals and provide opportunities to enhance the community through volunteer participation.

Carrollwood Service League Donates $9000 to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Carrollwood Service League, a social and service organization, founded in 1972, held their annual Spring Fundraiser at Hollywood Venue on March 12, 2015. From ticket sales, raffles, Bingo night and a silent auction, CSL was able to raise the money to donate. The club participates in other service projects such as collecting school supplies and baby items, food drives and Hospice giftwrapping at Citrus Park Mall. Carrollwood Service League meets the second Thursday of the month. For more info, email CarrollwoodServiceLeague@gmail.com.

Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day® with Staying Balanced INSIDE & OUT – A Free

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Back row L to R: Jamie Klingman, Kirstin Carter, Vicki Anderson, Kathy Woltmann, Ann Rees, Patti Tamayo, Terri Vandenberg, Karen Miller, Erika Miller Front row L to R: Maureen Smith, Carla Schumann, Sandy McLaughlin, Gilda Hartke, Robin Moleno

Event on May 27 at the Brandon Community Center Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough will join an estimated 1,000 local groups to celebrate the 22nd Annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on May 27th. As an official host site, BLS Hillsborough will hold a Fall Prevention Education Event called “Staying Balanced INSIDE & OUT” on the 27th at the Brandon Community Center, located at 502 E. Sadie Street in Brandon, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. On this day, non-profit group Better Living for Seniors will join with an estimated 100,000 seniors across the country expected to help promote active, healthy lifestyles through physical fitness, good nutrition and preventive care. Staying Balanced Inside & Out is an educational event focused on fall prevention for caregivers and seniors. Event Coordinator and the Co-Chair of the Education, Outreach & Advocacy Committee of BLS Hillsborough, Christine Hamacher, explains, "Our goal is to empower seniors and their caregivers in finding answers before the problems arise, eliminating the crisis from hitting and causing irreversible damage. Falls can be devastating and the fear of them is paralyzing for many. Through education and trusted resources, we are showing people how to reclaim their independence and freedom and live life to the fullest despite limitations." This FREE community event will include interactive exhibits, health screenings, balance/exercise demonstrations, SAFE Homes information, Q&A with health experts (including pharmacists, physical therapists, doctors, nurses, dementia experts, and more), and exposure to a variety of home safety products, equipment and services that the public can walk away with in prizes totaling over $2,000. Respected speaker panels at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. will include refresh-

ments from local senior living facilities. Prizes will be awarded after each speaker panel and winners will be able to select their prize if they are present. The venue is handicap-accessible. For more information about the Staying Balanced INSIDE 7 OUT event, please contact Christine Hamacher at info@fallpreventioncoalition.org or call the Brandon Community Center at 813-635-8179.

About National Senior Health & Fitness Day® National Senior Health & Fitness Day is always held on the last Wednesday in May in support of Older Americans Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The program, the largest of its kind, is organized by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for professionals who work with older adults. For more information about National Senior Health & Fitness Day, visit fitnessday.com.

About Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough One in three Americans age 65+ fall each year. Last year in Hillsborough County alone, more than 13,000 calls were placed to 911 due to falls. Better Living For Seniors may not be able to stop the pull of gravity but they aim to prevent the risk of falls with education and preparation. That's what the Education, Outreach & Advocacy Committee (EOAC) of Better Living for Seniors Hillsborough is all about. This dedicated group of volunteers comes from all walks of life with one common goal – to share their knowledge and expertise to help others help themselves. From government representatives to local businesses that serve seniors, to medical professionals and health providers, this non-profit group works to educate and raise awareness in the community.

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Orthodontic Specialists of Florida 30 Years & 32 Locations Built on Making Braces Convenient and Affordable for Everyone! By Kim Thomas A beautiful smile can change a mood, spark a conversation and even open the door to friendships and opportunities. Some people are blessed with straight teeth, but for those who aren’t, there is Orthodontic Specialists of Florida! Great smiles are created every day at Orthodontic Specialists of Florida, where the mission is to provide excellent orthodontic treatment in a stateof-the-art environment. If you are looking for an affordable and convenient path to a beautiful, straight smile for yourself or your children, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida has an office right near your neighborhood at 13129-H North Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa, where you’ll find top-notch care provided by a Board Certified Orthodontist and specially trained staff. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida offers a FREE initial X-Ray, Exam, and

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Consultation as well as pay in full discounts, no money down and zero percent interest options in order to best work with your budget. Affordability & Convenience For more than 30 years, founder and orthodontist Dr. Alan Shoopak, has worked to bring affordable and convenient orthodontic care to the families of Florida. Upon meeting Dr. Shoopak, the first thing one notices is how vibrant his personality is. In talking with him, there is genuine laughter scattered throughout the conversation because he truly loves to make people laugh. A Yonkers, New York native, he knew Florida was the place he wanted to be and he laughs as he admits the scuba program offered at the University of Tampa was a big pull for him as he kind of wanted to follow in the “fin” prints of Jacques Cousteau’s underwater adventures. Dr. Shoopak graduated from the

University of Tampa and went on to Tufts School of Dental Medicine where he graduated in 1984 with his DMD and his Certificate in Orthodontics. Now with 32 locations throughout Florida, Dr. Shoopak reflects on starting his career and the challenges of trying to break into the Tampa market. “When I started practicing in Tampa, there were five orthodontists in the area and they really felt like there wasn’t room for another one.” That was back in the mid-eighties and the things that Dr. Shoopak was trying to bring to the field of orthodontics just weren’t heard of yet. For one, he wanted to make braces affordable to everyone; but in the eighties, most of the patients who were seeing an orthodontist were financially secure, and many people simply felt like they could not afford braces. Dr. Shoopak set out to change that. More than a friendly orthodontist, Dr. Shoopak is an entrepreneur

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and a visionary. He pioneered a new movement in orthodontics by taking out a small ad, putting an affordable price in print, and offering Saturday hours. Dr. Shoopak says that when his ads started circulating, it caused quite a controversy. In 1986, he was asked to appear before the Department of Professional Regulation in Tallahassee for a discussion about advertising. For a young orthodontist just getting started in the field, it was unnerving at best. “It was just unheard of back then,” he recalls. “They said, ‘What are you doing? No one advertises their medical practice.’ I was one of the first dentists to use TV and print ads, not realizing the stir it was going to cause.” Dr. Shoopak says that it actually turned into a productive meeting and that it was his ads and the controversy sparked by them that was instrumental in helping develop the universal codes and advertising in dentistry that are still used today. Another thing he did back then that was new to dentistry – he would work one day a week at local dental offices to offer their patients orthodontic care. Pretty soon, he was referring patients to dentists, who in turn sent patients to him. Building his business on

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cellent care in an efficient environment. A lot of general dentists are doing orthodontics now, but there is a difference between a general dentist and an orthodontist. On top of four years of college, and four years of dental school, our doctors have an additional three years of orthodontic training.”

Dr. Alan Shoopak is proud to bring affordable braces to patients of all ages. referrals, Dr. Shoopak started seeing success and wanted to expand his reach to bring orthodontic care to individuals and families throughout Florida. “Now, I have eighteen doctors (orthodontists) working with me. We focus on patient care and providing the best quality work at every office,” says Dr. Shoopak. It is also important to him

that his staff is not only professional, but also happy and friendly. Though he is quick to point out that it is providing quality care that really built his business to 32 practices. “You can be nice, but without a great product it isn’t going to work,” says Dr. Shoopak. “That’s why we’re here 30 years, because we provide ex-

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A Myriad of Smiles! Dr. Shoopak is proud of the myriad of smiles he has helped to make beautiful (the number of smiles is staggering when you start calculating!) and always uses his own smiling patients when advertising Orthodontic Specialists of Florida. His love of fun transfers over to his orthodontic offices, which have fun contests and twitter promotions for their patients. The smile contest is a big hit every year. The winners are set up with a professional photo shoot. One recent winner, in addition to being featured in Orthodontic Specialists of Florida’s ads, was able to use her photos from the shoot to promote her professional career as a television spokesperson in Miami. It is very important to Dr. Shoopak that every office of Orthodontic Specialists of Florida keeps true to the mission: To provide affordable,

efficient, and quality orthodontic care in a family-friendly, neighborhood office. Dr. Shoopak demands the best from his offices and though he isn’t onsite at every office, he oversees them all and handpicks all Certified Orthodontists and their support staff. You’ll find top-notch care at any of the Orthodontic Specialists of Florida offices. Locally, there are several offices in the Tampa Bay Area including the Carrollwood area of Tampa, Palm Harbor, Trinity, New Tampa, Brandon, South Tampa, St. Petersburg, Largo and Spring Hill. If you are looking to get “straightened out” in Florida, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida wants to help. Braces aren’t a one-size-fits-all or one-stylefits-all, so whether you want Invisalign® braces, gold, silver, or ceramic braces, colored bands or plain, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida has a plan that will put a smile on your face! Orthodontic Specialists of Florida has a location near your neighborhood at 13129-H North Dale Mabry Hwy in Tampa, which can be reached at (813) 501-2635. Find much more information, including a Smile Gallery, online at www.Florida4Braces.com.

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Reshape Your Body with Sleek Physique Body Contouring! By Alexis Selby Want to turn heads this summer? Give your friends something to talk about and transform your body like never before with Sleek Physique Body Contouring. Whether you are looking for a quick fix to fit into your favorite pair of jeans that have somehow “shrunk” over night, or are aiming to lose some serious inches, Sleek Physique is great for nearly any body and lifestyle and with their cutting edge technology can help you get the shape you’ve always dreamed of. Oh, and did I mention there is absolutely no down time? That’s right. With no pain, no incisions and no bruising, you can get off the table and right back to your normal routine. “The process is pain-free and non-invasive; there is no harm at all to the body,” says Gary Ohrmund, co-owner of Sleek Physique, who runs the business alongside his wife Jennifer. “It can be done one time or it can be done hundreds of times. The fat that we melt away is gone forever.” “I compare the feeling to getting a hot stone massage,” adds Jennifer.

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“It’s a slight pressure and as the treatment continues it heats up the area and the fat cells. We have had several clients fall asleep during the treatment; there has even been some snoring involved. It’s very comfortable!” Developed by Body Slimming Experts in California, the Ultra Slim Plus II Platinum machine at Sleek Physique uses the latest technology in ultrasound cavitation and radio frequency treatments for removing unwanted fat and cellulite. This machine literally melts your fat away. “We destroy the fat cells themselves,” says Jennifer. “The ultra sound waves create micro bubbles, which vibrate and break the cell walls. The fat cells and the contents are then flushed out through the system naturally.” Before opening Sleek Physique, Jennifer and Gary did their research. They tested out numerous different machines, with varying levels of success. “We found that this machine produced the best results in the shortest amount of time,” says Gary. “This technology has proven to me that it works. The results speak for themselves!” Sometimes working out and diet-

ing isn’t enough, and no matter how hard you try and how much weight you lose, you can never get rid of those problem areas. This is where Sleek Physique can really be beneficial. By using a machine that specifically targets the problem areas, Jennifer and Gary are able to blast the fat and manually go after those specific fat cells that you want gone for good. By doing this, they can physically help to shape your body and bring back your natural curves. “My lower abUsing a machine that specifically targets your fat, domen just wouldn’t Sleek Physique owners Gary and Jennifer budge no matter what I Ohrmund will help melt your fat away for good! did,” writes client Stephanie. “Another company promised a ½ inch Results vary from person to perloss after six treatments and that’s exson, but so far Gary and Jennifer have actly the result I got. After three seshad some wonderful success stories. sions at Sleek Physique, I am down 2 “A few of our clients have lost as ¼ inches and can’t wait to see how much as 2 ½ inches in one session,” much more I can lose!” says Gary.

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Sleek Physique clients have lost as much as 2 1/2 inches in just one session!

The before and after pictures speak for themselves! Another added benefit of the slimming treatments – in addition to melting away fat, the radio frequency helps tighten the skin and shrink the elastic fibers in the body. Oh, and did I mention that it prompts the body to produce more collagen fibers? Those who appreciate just how significant collagen fibers are really love this added bonus! By losing inches gradually, and in conjunction with the radio frequency that tightens the skin, your body is able to steadily adjust to the fat loss and your chances of having an abundance of left over loose skin is significantly diminished. Sleek Physique will help your body shrink back into its

natural shape! “We have had several liposuction clients who have come to us for help after their procedure,” says Jennifer. “With liposuction, it is usually a single procedure and it vacuums all the fat out and what you are left with is what you are left with; that’s it. In addition, many of these patients have scar tissue built up in the incision sights and some are left with dimples. By using the ultra sound cavitation, our treatments are able to break down the scar tissue underneath and help the skin lay a little flatter.” Treatments can be performed on a variety of body parts on both males and females. Traditionally, abdomens,

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thighs, triceps, buttocks and “love handles” are the locations that individuals desire to improve, but other areas can be treated as well. Sleek Physique offers free consultations, so if you think that this is something you might be interested in, call and make an appointment today. As an added incentive to try it out, Sleek Physique is offering some great package specials. And, seeing as how there are very few people that only need one treatment, it’s much more beneficial to buy in bulk and save some money. They sell packages of 3, 6, 9 and 12 and right now they are offering a 3-pack special for only $499 and a 6-pack special for only

$899. This is a great deal, considering one treatment is normally $199 – which when you think about it, is still a very affordable alternative. So, what are you waiting for? If you are ready to get your body back, give Sleek Physique a call today! Sleek Physique Body Contouring is located at 4915 Ehrlich Road in Tampa. Their office is open Mon. – Fri. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. To accommodate your schedule they will also set appointments outside of normal business hours. For more information or to schedule a free consultation please call (813) 992-5267 or visit www.SleekPhysiqueNow.com.

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By Marcy Sanford When I asked 1-800-GOT-JUNK? owners Troy and Rachelle White what the strangest thing their team has ever hauled away, they had a quick reply, “A coffin, tollbooth, and truckloads of mannequins.” 1-800GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal service for your home or business including offices, retail locations, and constructions sites. Wherever you have junk in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties, 1-800GOT-JUNK? will come haul it away for you. “No job is too big or too small,” says Troy. “Our friendly professional haulers will handle almost any kind of junk as long as it is non-hazardous. We pick up single items or can handle multiple truckloads of junk for commercial and residential clients. Our friendly, uniformed drivers will do all the lifting for you, clean up, and haul your junk away. More than 60 percent of what we haul away is recycled or reused and our haulers will do the sorting for you to determine if something should go to the dump, local chari-

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Environmentally Friendly: More than 60 percent of the junk that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? hauls away is donated to charities, recycled or taken to the transfer station to be made into energy. Nationwide, 1800-GOT-JUNK? has saved more than 2.4 billions pounds of junk from the landfill. Troy says, “Our employees will sort through your junk and pull out the pieces that can be reused, recycled, or repurposed so that you don’t have to. All you have to do is point us to your pile of junk

and let us take care of the rest.” Great Customer Service: The Tampa 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise has won customer service of the year and franchise of the year awards and Troy and Rachelle pride themselves on the great customer service that they and all the employees at 1-800GOT-JUNK? provide to their customers. “We are committed to providing our customers with upfront rates, and on-time friendly, professional service that exceeds their expectations,” says Troy. According

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to their many happy customers like Julie C., they are succeeding. She says, “Fast service, courteous employees! Came quickly to haul away junk when I needed them. Constantly gave me updates on their arrival time. Were very kind and helpful. And swept up after they filled truck. Would highly recommend! Thank you!” Residential & Commercial Service: In addition to helping multitudes of people reclaim their attics and garages, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has teamed with many business professionals to help them with their junk removal needs. They work with contractors, property managers, real estate agents, apartment managers, and other businesses. They also specialize in foreclosure and estate clean outs, as well as tenant trash outs. 1-800GOT-JUNK? is fully licensed and insured and their commitment to excellence will ensure that your home or place of business is spotless in no time. Commitment to Community: Troy and Rachelle also feel a deep commitment to helping their community and have helped out local

organization such as Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots, Attention Home, and Youths Empowered to Achieve. Appliances, mattresses, carpet, tires, printers, yard debris, garbage, furniture, TVs, computers – whatever it is that has taken over your space, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help. Need to reclaim or clean up your space? Call 1-800-GOT-JUNK. They will give you your space back. To schedule a free estimate of your junk removal call 1-800GOT-JUNK or visit their website www.1800GOTJUNK.com/tampa. They offer same day estimates and same day removal service throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

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Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.sportclips.com/FL120, call Sport Clips Team Leader (storeowner) Russell Blumenthal at (813) 425-4603 or email him at russell@clipfl.com.

Sport Clips Brings MVP Hair Care to Carrollwood with New Location Sports-Themed Haircutter Continues Growth in Tampa Sport Clips Haircuts, the nation’s largest franchise dedicated to men’s and boys’ hair care, opened last Friday on 11421 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa. This new business is one of the latest of the franchise’s more than 1,300 locations across the country. “Sport Clips offers our clients the expertise of well-trained stylists in a fun, casual environment where they can enjoy watching sports on TV during their haircut. We’re proud to be a part of Carrollwood’s retail community and make it even more convenient for

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guys to take care of their haircut needs,” said Russell Blumenthal, who owns the new Sport Clips. The new Sport Clips offers clients: • A fresh take on barbershop amenities and services like the “MVP Experience” that includes a precision haircut, massaging shampoo, hot steamed towel treatment, and neck and shoulder massage • Stylists who specialize in hair care for men and boys and stay up-todate on industry trends

• Large, flat-screen televisions playing sports programming at each haircut station and in the lobby, along with reading materials • Affordable luxuries like special lighting and massaging chairs in the shampoo area • Haircut services without an appointment – walk-ins are welcome The Carrollwood Sport Clips is located at 11421 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa and is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,

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About Sport Clips Haircuts Sport Clips Haircuts is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. It was established in 1993 by founder and CEO Gordon Logan and started franchising in 1995. The sports-themed haircutting franchise, which specializes in haircuts for men and boys, is ranked by Entrepreneur as one of the Top 10 “Fastest-Growing Franchises” and ranks 36th in the “Franchise 500.” It is also ranked by FORBES as a “Top Ten Best Franchise” to buy for its investment category. With more than 1,300 Sport Clips stores, new locations open each month in the U.S. and Canada. Sport Clips is the “Official Haircutter” of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), offers veterans preferential pricing on haircuts and franchises, and was named as one of the “2014 Best for Vets: Franchises”

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by Military Times. Their “Help A Hero” program has raised more than $3 million to help deployed and hospitalized U.S. service members call home through the VFW’s Operation Uplink™ and to provide scholarships for veterans transitioning to a civilian

career. Sport Clips is a proud sponsor of Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin and Carl Edwards, and partners with numerous NCAA and professional sports teams. To learn more about Sport Clips, visit sportclips.com

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“Alex’s BBQ” Continued from page 1 not go another day in your life with out stopping into this carnivores paradise! Alex's has been around forever and it is for obvious reasons. I highly recommend the pulled pork sandwich, ribs, Mac n cheese, onion rings, cole slaw, beans....umm yeah pretty much everything. All I'm saying is when you smell the smoky gold rolling out of Alex's fire pit while at the Ehrlich and West Village light don't just keep going, pull in!” As the headline proudly reads “Very Southern, Very Country, Very Good”, Alex’s Southern Style BBQ is a reflection of owner Alex Cook’s deliciously unique cooking style and southern upbringing; born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. Running the restaurant alongside his wife Aimee and sons Jorden, Alex, Chazz, and Dwyane, for nearly two decades Alex has been feeding the community mouthwatering slow cooked BBQ. Slowly cooked over an open oak wood burning fire pit just about every day of the year, from the first bite, the meat literally falls off the bones. Alex puts the same level of care into his customers that he does his

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Finish off your meal with a yummy slice of sweet potato pie.

Alex’s famous slab of ribs, drizzled in his signature BBQ sauce are sure to satisfy your hunger! food. “We pride ourselves on taking care of our customers and provide people with a memorable experience,” says Alex. “One of the most important things about owning a restaurant is customer service and we do our best to make sure every customer leaves here satisfied.” Since the beginning Alex's Famous BBQ Sauce has been prepared behind closed doors by Alex himself.

Alex believes his slow roasted ribs, pork, beef, chicken and sausage are the best in Tampa Bay but everything tastes better with a little of Alex’s Famous BBQ sauce on it. My husband’s favorite, for those with a monster appetite, I recommend you try their Big Boy Platter. Complete with ribs, chicken, beef, port and sausage and topped with their homemade BBQ sauce, accompanied by

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two sides – he usually gets the fried okra and baked beans – and two pieces of toast, the Bog Boy Platter at Alex’s BBQ is guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and still leave you with enough to take home. The meats are tender and juicy, and their signature BBQ sauce is just the right amount of sweetness, perfectly complementing the subtly smoky aroma of the meats and tying in the yummy flavor. Their menu has some other great options as well, including sandwiches, wings, dinner platters and their yummy Brunswick Stew. Their sides are really great as well and include options such as mac & cheese, corn on the cob, onion rings, and cole slaw, to name a few. If you are looking for a sweet finish to your meal – if you have any

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From Alex’s family to yours, Alex (middle) and his sons put the same level of care into his customers that he does his food! more room in your stomach– you have to try their sweet potato pie, it’s absolutely delish! Alex’s BBQ also offers catering for all of your special occasions, including family reunions, birthday and holiday parties, corporate events and business meetings, weddings and more! Visit the catering page on their website or contact them for more details. As amazing as he is in the kitchen, it’s what he does in the community that is even more remarkable. Through his Xmas For Kid’s program,

throughout the year Alex collects donations and come Christmas time he uses all the donations collected to buy bikes for kids in the Tampa community. One hundred percent of proceeds raised goes towards buying the bikes. To date, they have raised enough funds to donate more than 9,000 new bicycles! In addition, Alex’s Xmas for Kids collects old bikes and donates those to God’s Pedal Power, another nonprofit organization dedicated to those less fortunate in our community. The founder Mike Olsen, refurbishes those

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donated bikes and distributes them throughout our community during the year. If you are interested in donating either an old bike or money please visit Alex’s website at www.AlexsBBQTampa.com. Alex’s Southern Style BBQ is

located just off Ehrlich Road at 5362 West Village Drive in Tampa. The restaurant is open Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information please call (813) 269-0050 or visit www.AlexsBBQTampa.com.

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The Rockstar Summer Program Brings Out the Best in Every Baseball Player! By Kim Thomas Rockstar Performance Baseball Ranch and the Rockstar Rebels travel team were started a little more than a year ago by Coach Ryan Pryor but has already positively impacted the playing games of many young baseball players, helping them develop the skills they need to master the game and fostering a love of the great sport of baseball that these young athletes will carry for life! Last year the Summer Development Academy, a four-week tour, filled up so fast that this year Neighborhood News & Lifestyles is getting the word out early so your player won’t miss the opportunity to train with the talented coaching staff at Rockstar Performance Baseball. So come on parents, don’t strike out! Applications are being accepted now at www.rockstarbaseball.com for Rockstar’s Summer Development Academy, which will run from June 8th through July 3rd. The four-week program is a perfect way to help your child prepare for AllStars and Fall Ball programs. Rockstar Performance Baseball

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was founded by Coach Ryan Pryor, who is the Varsity Assistant Coach at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School in Spring Hill, and the sports complex at Bishop McLaughlin is where the Rockstar Ranch is currently held while the final plans are being made for the Rockstar Baseball Ranch’s future home. Rockstar has established a training system that gives each child the tools and skills they need to develop into a competitive player at any level. The ability to increase a child’s confidence by giving them the skills they need to compete and succeed has proven not only to provide a better youth baseball experience but a greater opportunity in life. Rockstar Performance Baseball has six batting cages, six bull pens, two fields, two practice fields, five MLB pitching machines, batting tee and soft toss station areas, fitness area, running track, concessions, and a field general machine as used by the Phillies Spring Training and Clearwater Threshers for their defensive training to provide max repetitions. In other words, at Rock-

star, your child will experience baseball training in one of the best facilities in the area. Coach Pryor says, “At Rockstar, we believe that every kid has the potential to be a good, if not a great, baseball player! Most kids simply don’t receive the training and coaching needed to help them realize their full potential. It doesn’t take months or years to get better…It takes days and weeks. Baseball is very much a process. We are constantly building on skills. There is a lot repetition involved, but we teach the kids and their parents drills they can work on at home.” Whatever he is doing, it is working well for the kids. Pryor shares, “All of my kids are excelling and the parents have really stepped up to help their kids.” In fact, he says that the program isn’t only good for the kids. Using the principles laid out by Dr. Tom Hanson in his book Play Big, Coach Pryor even offers

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a two-day parent course to help parents learn how to support and encourage young athletes in a way that they will respond to. “It has been phenomenal to see the relationship improve between kids and parents because of this program.” He says that several dads now volunteer with their children’s teams, whereas before they’d been hesitant feeling that they didn’t know enough to coach. By simply attending the Rockstar sessions and watching the drills and practicing them at home, these dads gained enough of a baseball education to step up and make a difference for many kids.

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Sign up now for Rockstar’s Summer Program at www.rockstar-baseball.com “We focus on three things at Rockstar: teaching kids how to play the game of baseball; teaching them how to have fun at baseball; and teaching life lessons. We teach the Core 4. One is to hustle, it doesn’t take skill to hustle, just effort. Number two is to concentrate and have focus. Number three is having a good attitude and finally, the fourth thing is to choose appropriate words toward themselves and others.” Laura, a Rockstar mom, shares, “Our son Tony has always displayed

natural talent, when it comes to sports. Playing baseball since age four, he’s always excelled. He was missing, though, the confidence and mechanics to take it to the next level. Working one on one with Coach Ryan Pryor of Rockstar was exactly what Tony needed! Through Coach Ryan’s drills, dedication, and techniques, Tony developed even further. His confidence soared and his batting and throwing motion, while always a work in progress, are exponentially better. Tony also took part in Rockstar’s valu-

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able Summer Program, and he now has as a freshman made both the fall and spring JV baseball teams at his high school. We are beyond proud and ecstatic. Thank you Coach!” Parent Eric Baum says, “Coach Prior has been working with my son Wesley, age 8, for just a few short months however we have seen significant improvement in his game already. Coach Prior started from the beginning: walking both Wesley and myself through each movement and technique individually. It is amazing how much of a difference building from the ground up has made not just in Wesley’s skill level but his confidence as well. One thing that separates Rockstar Baseball from other training programs out there is that they show you, the parent, how to teach, drill, and improve your child’s game. You are essentially getting two lessons for the price of one, very valuable. We are very much looking forward to participating in the upcoming summer program and truly immersing ourselves in the game. I have no doubt that this will take Wesley to the next skill level. Thanks Coach Ryan, for everything.” About Coach Ryan Pryor Prior to Bishop McLaughlin baseball, Coach Pryor was Varsity Assistant at Wiregrass Ranch High School with Coach Jeff Swymer where in his final year the team finished 20–9, set a school record, and were a state semifinalist. Pryor says, “Coach Swymer came to Bishop McLaughlin in the 2013–2014 seasons and I followed him over with the opportunity to build a powerhouse program in Pasco County. In our first season we were loaded up with underclassmen that had a lot to learn about the game and on any given night we had 3-5 freshmen starting, however we racked up another 20–8 season and won the District Championship Title against Tampa Prep. Heading into the 2015 season we have the opportunity to win another district title and make a real run for a state championship.” Coach Pryor had the opportunity in college to play with such names like Bobby Jones who pitched for the NY Mets, Tommy Godwin a former Dodger, Ed Zosky a former Blue Jay, and Matt Williams who played for the San Francisco Giants and who is now the Washington Nationals manager. Coach Pryor landed a coaching position as the Assistant British National Coach while playing in Europe. If you are looking to give your young athlete the winning edge, Rockstar Performance Baseball is your

answer. This summer, instead of playing too many video games, your player can work on specific skills to improve his/her throwing game, fielding techniques and how to plant that foot – yes, do you know what a “back load” is? Sign up now and your child will learn the tips and techniques – the exact sweet spot for their thumb, grips, elbow strikes, isolations and stances – to take their game to the next level. “Time flies by at the Ranch,” says Coach Pryor. Rockstar Summer Programs: Summer skills training- June 8thJuly 3rd ( 4 week training academy where players train 3 days a week or 12 sessions total to improve and learn new skills. Ages 7-14yrs - $250.00 High School Prep Program - June and July Train with Bishop McLaughlin Catholic HS Coach Ryan Pryor 43-11 & 2014 District Champions Ages: 13, 14, 15 &16 This program is for selected players to play in a competitive environment combining seasonal games and tournaments throughout the season. The teams they plan to secure in the fall are 10u, 11u, 12u,13u, 14u and 16u. Location: Tryouts for this program are May 17th and 24th 10am at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic HS. 13651 Hays Rd Springhill Fl.34610 (near sr54 and veterans). Please register online and reserve your try out Fee: $20.00 visit www.rockstar-baseball.com for more information or ot register. For more information or if you are interested in a program, please contact Coach Ryan Pryor at (813) 992-1030, or register interest at www.Rockstar-Baseball.com.

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“Barr Hameroff” Continued from page 1 Well known in the area for their outstanding customer service and remarkable attention to detail, BarrHameroff Insurance has the experience, knowledge and training to ensure that your family will be protected when the unexpected happens. “We are a locally owned family business,” says Carrollwood resident Bonnie Turner, as she talks about how she and her father founded BarrHameroff Insurance in 1980. For the past 35 years, this distinguished company has served the Tampa Bay area and beyond with the highest level of expertise and knowledge. Bonnie says, “I always admired my dad and when he asked me to get my license and work together with him I jumped at the opportunity.” Bonnie works alongside many experienced agents, including her husband Hill Turner, who joined the company in 1988 and their daughter Erica, who has helped out at the agency since she was 14 years old. After receiving her license in 2008, Erica officially joined the staff at Barr-Hameroff Insurance. Shopping around to get you the

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Barr-Hameroff Insurance provides a warm, welcoming environment and the agents to a fabulous job of getting you the best possible policy for your individual needs and lifestyle. best possible rate without sacrificing quality coverage, Barr-Hameroff offers both personal and business insurance to clients throughout Florida. “We write with only quality, financially sound companies,” says Bonnie as she stresses the importance of only working with reputable insurance companies; as to better protect her clients. “This is especially important when dealing with Homeowner’s insurance. When you place your insurance with

an Ambest A rated, financially sound company the chance of the company going out of business is significantly reduced and the speed of the company paying your claim is increased.” The agents at Barr-Hameroff Insurance will not only help you choose the best individual insurance for you, your family, and or your business, but will follow through and help you during times of need, whether you need to ask advice, add a car to your policy

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or file a claim. “Our customer service is top notch,” says Bonnie. “You won’t get better service anywhere else.” A true testament to this, referrals account for 90- 95 percent of their business, and Bonnie still has customers that have been with her since she founded Barr- Hameroff Insurance over 30 years ago. “Barr-Hameroff is the best insurance agency in the area, state, and perhaps even the country – Barr none,” says customer Linda. When you call their office (during regular office hours) you will always get a live person on the other end of the line – that means no voicemail and no call center! Bonnie also has access to her email 24-7, so if you have a question or concern she is always there to help and responds to her emails in a timely manner. Once you sign-up for a policy with Barr-Hameroff Insurance, you can be assured that the communication doesn’t end there. The agents make it a point to keep in contact with their customers and follow-up with them to ensure they are happy with their policy. Additionally, they also review each policy automatically upon renewal to see if there is a better, more affordable

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policy available. Bonnie says, “My favorite part about what I do is meeting new people and talking to them. A lot of our customers become our friends. We treat our employees and our customers like family.” Shopping local is more important than ever these days and who better to shop your insurance needs with than a local Carrollwood resident? When you trust Barr-Hameroff Insurance Agency with your insurance coverage needs you are supporting one of your own neighbors, so give them a call today and see first hand what you’ve been missing!

Barr-Hameroff Insurance Agency is located at 13506 North Rome Avenue in Tampa. Office hours are Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Fri. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. They are closed Sat. and Sun. but you can always get a hold of them by email 24-7. For more information or to get a free quote please call (813) 870-6284, email Hameroff@TampaBay.rr.com, visit their website at www.BarrHameroff.com, or their Facebook page at Facebook.com/BarrHameroff.

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Cigar City Brewpub By Matthew Selby It seems like every single time I bring up Cigar City Brewpub in conversation almost immediately I am interrupted with an enthusiastic story all about how much that person loves Cigar City! By now, most Carroll-

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wood residents have given Cigar City Brewpub a try, especially after reading our cover article a couple months back highlighting the very best in their table fare! I’m happy to announce that the food is just as good, if not even better, today than it was the last time we featured Cigar City Brewpub in the pages of our magazine. Like many of you, I’ve become a regular at the Brewpub. I just can’t seem to get enough of those swordfish tacos; and that BBQ burger is still may favorite burger in town! Being a 7th generation Floridian, I have to say I really enjoy their shrimp and grits paired with the Florida cracker white ale. I have no clue if

those two things are recommended to be paired together, but it gives me a sense of southern pride every time. Although the food is absolutely amazing, their craft beer is what put Cigar City on the map! Cigar City Brewpub has a 15-beer line up on tap, including one specialty cider and one beer from the Brew Bus division of brewing. While all of these beers are tasty and very popular creations, there are two that really stick out too me. Their India Pale Ale named Jai

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Alai has become quite the local favorite in recent years and even won the Gold metal in the “Best Florida Beer championship.” I always wondered where they came up with this name and found out straight from Cigar City. According to their website, “The name Jai Alai comes from a game native to the Basque region of Spain and is played on a court called a fronton. Jai Alai players attempt to catch a ball using a curved mitt whilst the ball travels at speeds

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up to 188mph! Proving they have a sense of humor the Spanish dubbed this game, with its ball traveling at racecar speeds, “the merry game.” Tampa was once home to a bustling Jai Alai fronton but sadly all that remains of Jai Alai in the Tampa Bay area is this India Pale Ale that we brew in tribute to the merry game. The India Pale Ale style of beer has its roots in the ales sent from England to thirsty British troops in India during the 18th century.” The tasting notes on this exquisite craft beer are near perfect. It Pours copper in color with notes of citrus

and tropical fruit in the aroma. Flavor has upfront citrus bitterness with a hint of caramel and citrus and tropical fruit hop notes in the finish. This beer pairs very well with spicy dishes. The Northdale Pale ale, named after the local area in which Cigar City Brewpub is located is another instant classic brought to you by Cigar City. This beer in particular is my favorite on tap at the Brewpub. It’s a tad bit lighter than Jai Alai and pairs well with just about anything at least in my opinion. You will notice a deep gold pour with creamy white head and lace on this beer. The

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aroma is medium malt and citrus. The flavor is semi sweet malt and a good ratio of citrus bitterness comes into play. I would say it’s a dry finish with a bitter but a good bitter bite at the end. For those who are in the mood for something a little stronger, Cigar City Brewpub also offers a full liquor bar and the bartenders have been known to make some very tasty thirst-quenching libations! So whether you have come to eat, or drink – or both – world-class fare and award winning beer makes Cigar City Brewpub an excellent

choice for a night out on the town with friends and family or even a quick lunch break during the work week. Make sure you stop in soon and experience everything Cigar City Brewpub has to offer! Cigar City Brewpub is located at 15491 North Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa. They are open Sunday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Brunch: Saturday and Sunday form 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Bar is Open Late. For more information please call (813) 962-1274 or visit www.CigarCityBrewpub.com.

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