Vol. 10, Issue 2, February 2022
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The Yard Milkshake Bar - Serving Up Big Scoops and Big Smiles! By Joy Bergman Back in the day, if you enjoyed your milkshake, you would shake your bartender’s hand as a sign of satisfaction. This is where the word “shake” in milkshake comes from. And at the all-new The Yard Milkshake Bar in Carrollwood, you can bet that you’ll be shaking the staff’s hands up and down once you try one of their delectable milkshakes – that is, assuming you can balance a pint of creamy goodness in one hand! Founders Logan and Chelsea Green first launched The Yard back in 2017, and quickly found much success. They even attracted attention from the notorious sharks on Shark Tank, and were soon invited
to be on the show. People from around the country enjoyed watching the up-and-coming franchise take flight, including single mom Carolina Maria. She and her three kids “loved the [Yard] concept because it’s a totally different concept,” she shared. With the encouragement from her children, her go-getter attitude, and of course, her love for ice cream, Carolina decided to apply for a franchise in Carrollwood. After much hard work and dedication, Carolina proudly opened The Yard Milkshake Bar off of Dale Mabry in October 2021. Though the milkshake bar might be new, the specialty shakes draw customers from
See “The Yard” on page 10
20 Minutes Is The Magic Number For a Healthier Immune System By Carla M. Dubis Tedeschi More isn’t always better—and that’s even true when it comes to your workouts. According to science, squeezing in 20 minutes of effective exercise can not only give you cardio benefits but boost your immunity and positively impact your overall health, too. Conveniently located in the heart of Carrollwood and operated by business partners Virginia Phillips, Al Roach, and Angela Begin, 20 Minutes to Fitness helps you achieve in one weekly 20-minute session what might take three or more hours a week in a traditional gym.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Yard Milkshake Bar..........................1, 10-11 20 Minutes to Fitness...............1, 12-13 From the Editor: Happy New Year 2022!.........5
“We are the anti-gym. We do not want to be lopped in with the big box gyms because we’re not. We’re health and fitness studios. It’s always one-on-one, and everything is by appointment. Clients move weights very slowly to force their muscles to do the work versus momentum and gravity; therefore, it is much safer than traditional strength training. So safe that doctors refer their patients because they know we will take good care of them,” explained Virginia. “We chose Carrollwood because it’s a beautiful area with a lot of people, the right demographics for what we do.”
See “20 Minutes to Fitness” on page 12
