Vol. 5, Issue 4, April 2019
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By Lisa Stephens
Living in the Tampa Bay area requires being able to cope with warm temperatures which means the majority of your wardrobe probably consists of skin baring clothing such as sleeveless shirts, shorts, dresses, etc. Hitting the nearby beaches means even less clothing and exposed skin. Why not let the professionals at Brazils Waxing Center take care of that
unwanted hair? Waxing lasts much longer than shaving and it leaves your skin silky smooth and stubble free! Brazils Waxing Center specializes in waxing. You won’t find a list of services including a plethora of typical beauty salon offerings here. It’s all about waxing and nothing else. Their goal is to make you feel confident and comfortable in your skin. See “Brazils Waxing” on page 14
Overhead Door of Tampa Bay – A Local Small Business with National Recognition By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Though Overhead Door is a name that has national recognition and a legacy spanning 98 years from C.G. Johnson, inventor of the first overhead door and its name, Overhead Door of Tampa Bay is not a franchise. The family-owned and operated distribution company is a locallyowned small business and covers Hillsborough County and beyond. Based upon historic yellow page ads, Overhead Door of Tampa Bay began in 1950. In 1992, president and owner Bob Briesacher took over the business, and in 2004, he built the current 20,000 sq. Ft. warehouse location nestled at the end of Ann Ballard Road in Tampa to service residential and commercial clients. “We are locally-owned and nationallysupported, so you support a local business that has longevity when you work with us,” said Krystal Blais, marketing manager. “We’re here to help our customers.”
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor.........................5 Fashion For Hope.......................6 From Blankets To a Shelter for the Homeless......................................8 Garage Guru..............................10 2019 Summer Camp List..........12 GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’ Club............................17
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Go Blue - April is Autism Awareness Month April is World Autism Month, so get ready to see a lot of blue all over our beloved city of Tampa Bay, including at the top of the iconic SunTrust Building in downtown Tampa! The Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles team cordially invites our readers, followers, relatives, and friends around the world to come together to “pledge to go blue” in order to increase global understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Joined by the international community every year, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes, and communities all over the world will be cast in blue lights in recognition of people living with autism. To “pledge to go blue” please visit www.autismspeaks.org. How Can You Show Some Support aside from Pledging to go Blue? Puzzle Ribbon - The Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon is the most recognized symbol of the autism community not just in the United States but all over the world. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children in America. Show your support for people and children with autism by wearing the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon - as a pin on your shirt, a magnet on your car, a badge on your blog, or even your Facebook profile picture - and educate folks on the potential of people with autism. Connect with your neighborhoods - Many Autism Society local affiliates hold special events in their communities throughout the entire month of April.
But if you can’t find an event that suits you, why not create your own and invite others? Some local events and workshops include; 1) 2019 WHO Wants To Race 5K & 10K For Autism Awareness - Tampa. Sat, April 27, 1:00pm. Tickets available through eventbrite.com 2) Autism, ADHD & Sensory Workshop for Parents, on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:15pm at Blossom Family Chiropractic in St. Petersburg, FL. 3) 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Festival - May 11, 10:00am - Tickets available through eventbrite.com - Location: The Haven, Sarasota, Fl. www.thehavensrq.org 4) Unraveling Neurodevelopmental Disorders by Full Life Chiropractic. Understand the common threads of childhood neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, OCD, ODD and Tourette’s Sat, April 20, 2019. 1003 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Lutz, FL 33548. Donate to the Autism Society - Your financial donation can help improve the lives of people impacted by autism. Every dollar raised by the Autism Society allows them to improve the capabilities and services of their over 100 nationwide affiliates, provide the best national resource database and contact center specializing in autism, and increase public awareness about autism and the day-today issues faced by individuals with ASD and their families.
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Fashion for Hope By Lisa Stephens When diagnosed with cancer, the first thought that comes to mind for many patients is, “How long do I have with my family or loved ones.” The sudden fear of an uncertain future can be all consuming, which can further negatively impact the patient’s health. For many, the next thought is “How am I going to pay for this?” If detected early, chances of survival are much greater. Thanks to Women of Influence, a philanthropic group of women dedicated to raising funds for projects that go toward improving the health, and the well-being of women and children in our community, many women in the Tampa Bay area are able to better their own chances of survival should they be diagnosed with breast cancer. Recently, Women of Influence hosted the 3rd annual Fashion for Hope. Proceeds go toward providing women without health insurance an opportunity to get a mammogram. Early detection is not just important, for some, it’s a matter of life or death. The Women of Influence mission includes “inspiring and positively impacting the lives of women, children, and families throughout the Tampa Bay area.” A quick look at what they have done in the past certainly proves these ladies accomplish what they set out to do. Past projects this group has funded are; the purchase of a streaming video system for the neonatal intensive care unit at an area hospital, so that mothers could watch their babies twenty-four hours a day, more than 200 car seats for families who could not afford a car seat for their newborn, and a WII entertainment system for children to enjoy while waiting in the emergency room. The theme for this years’ Fashion for Hope event was “Saving Lives-Generation through Generation.” Co-Chair Kay Meyer explained her passion for helping others; “That’s where my heart is. For people who have a family history of breast cancer but no means of finding out what’s going on in their bodies.” Along with Co-Chair
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Michelle Gervais Stowell, and Honorary Chair Elena Azzarelli, these ladies and a platoon of others, created quite an afternoon of fun and fashion. Fox 13 News anchor, Linda Hurtado, was on hand to serve at emcee and keynote speaker. As a breast cancer survivor herself, she shared her story of diagnosis and survival. Linda was diagnosed at age 44. Because of a history of breast cancer in her family, she knew mammograms were important. “Because they found mine early, I had choices. Early detection is key,” she shared with the audience. She described herself now as “a survivor and thriver.” Following Linda’s introduction and story of hope, models and their escorts took to the runway in fashions by Lilly Pulitzer, Kaiya Designs and The Platinum Zipper. Some of the ladies were even escorted by the very doctors that treated them through their battles with cancer. Dr. John Cox is a breast care specialist and surgeon at AdventHealth Tampa. He explained breast cancer is a disease of two subtypes; one type is found in women before the age of 50 and is usually more serious and harder to detect. The type that affects women after 50 is easier to see and usually more treatable. When asked when women should begin scheduling mammograms, he explained
the issue is debatable. “I’ve seen more lives in the younger population so I feel we should screen in the ’40s. If we can catch it in the early stages, it’s easier to treat than in the later stages,” he said. Dr. Cox is proud to be part of an event that means so much to the community; “I’m honored and humbled to be here. I feel the women I treat are so special and amazing. I’m just along for the ride to be sure they get the best possible care.” Dr. Wayne Lee, plastic and reconstructive surgeon, was also on hand for the event. He also cared for many of the women in attendance. His passion for helping others doesn’t end in the operating room. He and AdventHealth nurse Margie Boyer, also a breast cancer survivor, work with a support group of breast cancer survivors. They created Return2Fitness/Renewing Wellness, which is a group that meets at the AdventHealth site once a month. They meet in the cardiac workout room for exercise, to hear guest speakers and more. The Fashion for Hope event also featured a “chance to win” drawing, silent auction and shopping opportunities. Many thanks to the Women of Influence, AdventHealth and the countless volunteers behind the scenes making it possible for women to seek care for early detection of breast cancer!
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From Blankets to Urban Shelter for the Homeless Beth Ross and The Blanket Tampa Bay Story
By Deborah Bostock-Kelley We are all one catastrophic event away from homelessness. Let the magnitude of that sink in for one minute. One lost job, one disease, one addiction, one death. ONE. A single event moves you from an accepted, contributing member of society to someone who most avoids your gaze. Through her work with the homeless in Tampa Bay, Beth Ross has discovered a sad reality. Most people will treat homeless animals better than a human being. People will capture, feed, bathe, and rehome pets, but most would never think to allow a stranger into their home for a hot meal, running water, and clean clothing. During a particularly chilly December in 2014, Beth was a volunteer at Trinity Café and reached out to the director to find out how many people in need were served daily. When she was told 285, she made it her goal to collect 300 blankets so that every single person would have a warm blanket on Christmas Eve. As fate would have it, in the same timeframe, the church Beth and her husband Ray attended was given a large donation. The church gave each family $100 and said to do something to help someone with the money; in January, they would discuss what was accomplished. Beth knew how much she disliked being cold, so she decided to use the $100 to buy as many blankets as she could to hand out to those living on the streets. Though Tampa
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Bay seldom dipped into freezing temperatures, during the coldness part of winter, even the ‘Sunshine State’ was uncomfortable when you lacked essentials like a coat, hat, and gloves. Providing blankets both offered protection from sleeping on the ground or pavement and covered their susceptible, often exposed skin, serving as a barrier from the wind and the chilly temperatures. After she made her purchases, she created a page on Facebook and posted about her need for 300 blankets. Her post went viral and she was overwhelmed by the kindness of friends and strangers as far away as Georgia, Arizona, Wisconsin, and California and managed to deliver 308 blankets. “I was so touched passing out the blankets to the homeless because they were so thrilled. They weren’t used to getting a gift,” she said. “We collected the next year and I got over 800 blankets.” This one small act of kindness set the wheels in motion. Beth created the nonprofit Blanket Tampa Bay to change the stigma associated with homelessness. Paperwork that normally takes months of red tape was approved in two weeks. With an abundance of blankets, Beth joined the men and women at St Peter Claver Church providing food and passed out more blankets. “One day a remarkable thing happened. I was going to work and saw this man sitting on a bus bench. It was really cold and all he had on was a tee shirt and blue jeans. He didn’t look like he was doing well. I watched as the people hurried past
him, purposefully not making eye contact because he was a bum. I stopped to see if I could him, but he kept saying ‘no, I don’t want any help. Leave me alone.” Anyone who knows Beth knows that answer would not do. The next morning, he was in the same spot, leaning over to the right. She stopped to ask if he needed help and he still gave her the same response. “The third morning – I saw that he was laying flat. I called a police officer friend of mine, Dan McDonald, Tampa PD Liaison for the Homeless and told him that he wasn’t doing well.” Officer McDonald baker-acted him to St. Joseph’s Hospital. “It turns out the guy sitting on the bench had been there for four days. He was suffering from
a broken hip and kidney failure. People walked past him, didn’t look at him and it really broke my heart.” Doctors quickly repaired his hip and worked to restore his kidney function. He spent several weeks in the hospital before going to a rehab facility. “In rehab, we found out that his name was Charles and he had been employed by the Pinellas County Schools for more than 30 years and had a pension,” said Beth. “I always ask the homeless what’s your story because, no matter who you are, everyone has one.” Charles was married later in life, but when his wife died, his grown step-daughter whose name was on the mortgage kicked him out and he became homeless. Social workers helped Charles file for his retirement and Social Security, and
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now he lives in an apartment. Doctors said if Beth had ignored Charles like the other passersby and not reached out to Officer McDonald, Charles would have died on that bench. Stories like that are all too common and Beth makes sure she learns everyone’s story. If someone tells Beth that he needs steel-toed boots or a chef’s jacket for gainful employment, Beth supplies whatever was the request. Over the years she learned many lessons. The most important is the homeless never get to choose. They are always given items, never allowed to pick out for themselves. After her second year, she offered them the opportunity to choose the blankets for themselves. Other requests were far from extravagant. Imagine not having little items we often take for granted – Q-tips, Band-Aids, nail clippers, backpacks to house their few belongings. “The homeless seldom take off their shoes. They sleep in their shoes because they’re afraid someone is going to steal them,” Beth explained. One individual kept asking for sleeping bags week after week. Beth finally asked what he was doing with them and he revealed that he was handing them out to other homeless people, so they didn’t have to sleep on newspaper. Today, Beth has touched over 17,000 lives, donating over 7,500 blankets, thousands of hygiene items and backpacks, shoes, socks, and sleeping bags. Yet the most common human need can’t be solved by warm blankets, toiletries, and essentials. Inspired by Urban Rest Stops in Seattle, Beth wants to create a 45-foot container, an Urban Shelter, a safe structure for the homeless to shower and wash their clothing. She already has two staffing companies lined up, eager to help them find jobs. “Some of these people are Veterans, many have skills. I can help them get their resume ready. I have a clothes closet.” Beth has been told that the Urban Shelter needs to be south of the interstate, south of Trinity. “I’m trying to solve a community problem by getting the homeless cleaned up, getting them a job, getting them off the street, but that starts with the Urban Shelter. I’ve got the drawing – it’s amazing – I’m just trying to find a place to put this. It’s become a burning passion in my heart. We just need funding and we need land to get this Urban Rest Stop built. It makes me mad when people think that every single homeless person is a drunk or bum because everyone has a story. Sometimes, you just need to take the time to ask what it is.” To learn more or to contribute to Beth’s fundraising for the Urban Shelter, visit www.blanketampabay.org or https://www.facebook.com/ blanketforhomeless.
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Garage Guru
What’s going on with my car?
Brought to you by Christian Brothers Automotive, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Dear Garage Guru, “Hi. This is Elaine. I’m a little worried my brakes are broken. I think they might be on all the time. The car seems to roll ok when I put it in gear, but the brake lights stay on constantly. I am afraid to drive with my brakes on. What should I do?” Dear Elaine, aka - Ms. “Broken Brakes”, I can hear how nervous you are, and you should be. These are your brakes for goodness sakes. Accelerating is an option but stopping is a must. I want to commend you. You never want to drive if the brakes are engaged and stuck. Have you ever seen a car driving down the road with smoke coming from a wheel and a smell of burning rubber? It likely has a brake engaged. It also happens that people forget they have the emergency brake set and drive away. It only takes a short distance, less than a mile, for the brakes to get so hot they start smoking. But
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the smoke and smell are left behind you as you drive. So, it’s possible you wouldn’t know there is a problem until you stop, and the smoke and smell surround your car. In severe situations, the brakes can get so hot that the tire starts burning and will blow out. You gave us some really good information about your situation when you said, “the brake lights stay on” but “the car seems to roll ok.” I think you can relax. If the car roles without resistance, then the brakes are probably not applied. When the brakes are engaged and stuck, you can still make the car roll if you push hard enough on the gas, but when you let off the gas and coast without putting your foot on the brake, the car will slow quickly and stop with a jerk. If your car is dragging and it won’t roll easily, then have your car towed to your favorite shop. If your car roles easily, it is a good bet you can drive it to the shop.
Either way, take your car to your trusted garage to have the
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brakes inspected. Brakes are a safety concern. Most caring garages will inspect brakes for free to make sure you are safe. So, why might the brake light be on constantly in your car? Don’t know for sure until it is inspected. But, the brake lights don’t control the brakes. Braking is performed by the pedal you push, the master cylinder, calipers and pads. With that said, the brake lights only indicate that you are pushing the brake pedal. On most cars there is a push button switch attached towards the top of the brake pedal (see “A”). When you push the brake pedal, the switch is released and completes an electrical circuit that turns the brake lights on. So, the brake lights really have no control over the brakes. When that switch goes bad, or the push button breaks, the brake lights can stay on. If this is the problem with your car, your brakes may be fine, and the switch is a simple repair. In either event, your trusted mechanic can tell pretty easily by taking a quick look. We are eager to hear about your car concerns. Is your car acting up or have you wondered about how some part of your car works? Drop us a note at: Marty.labarbera@cbauto.net, and we will offer our honest opinion. Christian Brothers Automotive, where we care for your family by caring for your family car.
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New Tampa Family YMCA 16221 Compton Drive Tampa 33647 Phone: 813-866-9622 Website: www.tampaymca. org Ages: Grades Kindergarten-12 Dates: Ongoing throughout summer-see website Hours: 7am-6pm Registration Details: Register online or in person Price: Price per camp varies. See website for details. Member and nonmember rates apply. *Camps include sessions for gymnastics, aquatics, recreation, arts & crafts and much more! Brick 4 Kidz Various locations throughout county Phone: 813-563-5439 Website: www.briks4kidz. com Ages: 3-13 Dates: various dates throughout summer Registration: call for details *Themes include Ninjas & Turtles, Mining and Crafting, Robotics and more!
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Girls with Confidence/Girls Rock! Scrapbook Camp 4535 S Dale Mabry Highway Tampa 33611 Phone: 813-571-2002 Website: www. girlswithconfidence.com Ages: Kindergarten – 5th Grace Dates: June 17-June 21 Hours: Full Day 8:30am5:30pm OR Half Day 8:30am to noon Registration Details: Register online Price: $240.00/Full Day $149.00/Half Day *PRICES INCREASE AFTER MAY 1 *Develop positive self esteem and confidence with this fun scrapbooking camp! See website for more details. Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Summer Camp 1101 Sligh Avenue Tampa 33604 Phone: 813-933-8093 Website: www.lowryparkzoo. com Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade Dates: June 24-August 2 Hours: 9am-4pm Registration Details: Register online Price: See website for
member and non-member rates *Weekly themes include Dr. Zoo-Little, Zoo-vivors, Beastly builders and more. Learn all about animals and their habitats with lots of hand on experience. Florida Aquarium Summer Camp 701 Channelside Drive Tampa 33602 Phone: 813-273-4015 Website: www.flaquarium. org Ages: 3-18 Dates: June 26-August 9 Hours: 9am to 4pm Registration Details: Register online Price: See specific camp info online for member and non-member rates. Range $125.00 to $230.00 *Weekly themes for 5-day and 3-day camps. Parent night to learn more about camps is May 8 5:306:30pm. Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy 1108 Altamont Lane Odessa 33556 Phone: 813-368-0666 Website: www. suncoaststables.com
Ages: 7-17 Dates: June 12-August 2 (Weekly Sessions) Hours: 9am-4:00 pm Registration Details: register online at website listed above. Price: $65 per day or $300 per week. Early arrival or late pickup/$5 per every 30 minutes. *Campers learn to groom and tack up horses, ride in the arena and other activities. Noah’s Ark Farm Camp 12971 Tyler Run Avenue Odessa 33556 Phone: 727-455-4985 Website: www. NoahsArkonWheels.org Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 10-June 13 and June 17-June 20 Hours: 9:30am-1:30 pm Registration Details: Register at https:// go.netcamps.com/org/686noah-s-ark-farm-camp Price: $130.00 per week *Life on the farm is fun! Sheer a sheep, chase the goats, ride the ponies, cuddle with the bunnies and more! Farmer Rou makes life on farm and educational and fun experience. This
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camp always fills up so sign up quickly! Carrollwood Day School “Turn It Up” Summer Camp 1515 W Bearss Ave Tampa 33613 Phone: 813-920-2288 Ext. 203 Website: www. carrollwooddayschool.org Ages: Grades 1-8 Dates: May 28-July 26 Hours: Full Day 9am-3:30pm or Half Day 9am-noon or 12:30pm to 3:30pm Registration Details: Register online and order lunches online Price: Full Day $225/Half Day $150 *Enrichment camps and academic courses offered. You do not have to be current student at Carrollwood Day School to attend. Camp IDS at Corbett Prep 12015 Orange Grove Drive Tampa 33618 Phone: 813-961-3087 Website: www.corbettprep. com Ages: Grades PreK-8th Dates: June 10-July 26 Hours: Half Days 8:30am to 11am OR Full Days 8:30am to 3pm Registration Details: Register online Price: See website for pricing details *This camp includes free morning care from 7:15 am to 8:15am. Afternoon care from 3pm to 6 is s$60.00 per week. Academic and enrichment camps include technology, sports, recreation, arts, field trips and more!
Offense/Defense Football Camp @ St. Leo University 33701 FL 52 St. Leo 33574 Phone: 843-903-1888 Website: www.o-d.com/ football-camps Ages: Grades 1-12 Dates: June 23-June26 Registration Details: Register online Price: $550-$950 *Day, Extended Day and Sleepover camp options. This is a full contact curriculum for youth and high school players. See full schedule online. USF Pre-College Summer Programs 4202 E Fowler Ave Tampa 33620 Website: www.USF.edu Ages: High School Students Dates: Ongoing through summer Registration Details: See Website for details *Get started on your college education! Programs include STEM, Filmmaking, Biomedical Engineering and more. Get started now on your future! Florida Fantasy Fishing Camp 5210 W Tyson Ave Tampa 33611 Phone: 813-244-4682 Website: www. floridafantasyfishingcamp. com Ages: 8-15 Dates: May 28-August 9 Hours: 9am-3pm Registration Details: Register online Price: $715 per week *Guided inshore fishing catching snook, redfish and
more! Fish with professional guides in the Tampa Bay. Camp includes lessons in boating safety, knot tying, target casting and more. Overnite camps are available. See website for details. Tampa Tennis at HCC All Day Sports Camp 3901 Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa 33614 Phone: 813-348-1173 Website: www.tampatennis. net Ages: 5 and up Dates: June 3-July 31 Hours: Full Day 9am-5pm or Half Day 9am to noon Registration Details: Download forms from website and email completed forms to cnyholm@hccfl.edu. Price: Full Day $175.00/Half Day $119 *Train with certified professions to improve your tennis game! Protential Sports See Website for Locations Phone: 813-843-5460 Website: www. protentialsports.com Dates: Throughout Summer/varies by location Registration Details: register online Price: $125.00/week *camps include flag football, tennis, aquatics and more. Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy 15906 Mapledale Blvd. Tampa 33624 Phone: 813-969-0240 Website: www.mjpaa.com Ages: 3-17 Dates: June 18-August 3 Hours: 9am-3pm and half
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days offered for ages 3 to 6 Registration Details: Register online Price: Varies per session-See Website for details *There is something for everyone at Mary Jo’s! Song, dance, drama, tumbling, musical theater and more. Too many options to list here! Full details are listed at their website. Patel Conservatory Summer Camps/Intensives 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place. Tampa 33602 Phone: 813-222-1002 Website: www.strazcenter. org Ages: 3 to 18 Dates: June 3-August 10 Hours: Varies by class Registration Details: Register online Price: Varies by class. See website for pricing info *Music instruction, voice, dance and more. If performing arts is your thing, you want to visit their website to see all they offer! Rockatar Summer Camp 12631 Race Track Road. Tampa 33626 Phone: 813-404-9194 Website: www.rockataracademy.com Ages: 4-12 for music camp/ ages 13+, call location for Summer Rock Band Program details Dates: June 7-August 2 Hours: 8:30am to 1pm Registration Details: Register online Price: $135 per week *Try the keyboard, guitar, drums and more at this fun music camp! You’ll also learn how to play in a band. APRIL 2019 13
“Brazils Waxing” - continued from page 1 Owner Nicole O’Neil was introduced to Brazils Waxing Center in Jacksonville back in 2015 when she was in search of waxing services for herself. She was so impressed with the service and professionalism at that location, she and her husband decided to open their own location here in Tampa. What sets Brazils Waxing Center apart from other salons that offer waxing services? Nicole said “We believe in providing friendly, high-quality service, in a quick but very thorough manner. Our wax is a vegan hard wax product that works extremely will with all skin types,” she explained. She also added that clients frequently comment on how comfortable their wax removal process is and the excellent after-care guidance and products they get from Brazils Waxing Center. Pain, she said is the number one reason most people are reluctant to come in for waxing services. “Here, there is some short term discomfort during the service but they can expect that to be gone within 15 to 20 minutes,” she said. Waxing vs. Shaving The benefit of waxing far outweighs the few minutes of mild discomfort experienced during the process. Waxing
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lasts longer than shaving unwanted hair and is by far the best choice for removing hair since it removes hair entirely from the follicle. Razors can also become contaminated with bacteria and viruses which can cause serious skin infections. Waxing means silky smooth skin with no cuts or skin damage. It promotes healthy hair growth and is rarely itchy. The process is fast and convenient. And added bonus; the more you wax, the less frequently you have to go in for more waxing services. There are five staff members at Brazils Waxing Center with decades of combined experience. If feeling uncomfortable about getting those personal body areas taken care of, look no further than Brazils Waxing Center. Each staff member actively works toward creating a comfortable environment for every client; weather it’s your first time or if you’ve been waxing for years. While it’s typical to be a little self conscious about waxing certain areas of the body, bikini waxes are done here on a daily basis. Most waxing treatments only take fifteen to thirty minutes, depending on the area. Just these few minutes leave you with results that lost far longer than shaving unwanted hair. Waxing lasts weeks, while shaving might be required daily! Warm wax is applied to the skin, which wraps around the hair follicle. This allows the hair to be pulled from the root, leaving skin silky smooth and without stubble. If you are new to waxing, results will last two to four weeks. As you continue to wax, results can last up to six weeks! Over time, waxing the same area will eventually damage the hair follicle and hair will stop growing from that area altogether. Waxing Services From Head to Toe for both Men and Women It’s not just the ladies who come to Brazils Waxing Center! Many clients are men who are seeking waxing services to rid their bodies of unwanted hair. Both male and female clients can count on a private comfortable setting when receiving waxing services. And just like
hair salons, once you get comfortable with a certain provider, you can ask for that person when setting your next appointment. Waxing services for the face include brow shaping, nose, sideburns, chin, ears, lips and neck. Full face waxing packages for both men and women are also available. For the arms and legs, they offer full or half arms and legs and under arm. Stomach, shoulders and back and chest are also other common areas for both men and women to have waxed. Headed to the beach? Get beach body ready with a wax! Several options are available; Bikini, Brazilian, Brazilian Mini, Brazilian Plus and BrazilianMan. For more waxing options, visit their website listed below. Visit their website for videos and testimonials of satisfied clients. Ways to Save All first time female clients are offered a Brazilian for just $30.00 and first time male clients get a Brazilian for just $45. “Additionally, we help support our college students by offering a $30 first time new student offer and $40 for their next scheduled Brazilian services,” Nicole said. Once you’ve experienced the exceptional services provided by
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the professionals at Brazils Waxing Center, tell a friend and you’ll both save money! With their SOGO (Send One Get One) program, when you refer a friend, they will receive 25% off their first service. You, in turn, will receive the $10 off your next service. Mention code 3710 to receive the $30.00 Brazilian or free lip or brow wax for first time clients. Brazils Waxing Center is located at 2910 E Busch Blvd., Tampa 33612. Hours are Monday –Friday from 9am until 8pm, Saturdays 9am until 7pm. For more information, visit their website at www.brazilswaxingcenter.com/tampa. Call 813-425-1621 to schedule your appointment today!
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GWFC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club news Last summer, the GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club discussed ways to support the GFWC Florida Director Project, Book Heroes. The Club decided to make a Little Free Library, a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange, for the community. Little Free Libraries are a global phenomenon. The small, book exchanges number over 80,000 around the world in 91 countries. Plans were found, and, the Club received a GFWC Focus on Literacy grant provided by Proctor & Gamble Company to help with expenses. Fortunately, Mike Tomsich, the spouse of a Club member, had woodworking knowledge. He helped the Club’s dream come a reality by building a charming library for the Club. In the meatine, the Club collected books for both adults and children while it searched for a location for the library. Recently, the New Tampa YMCA (located at 16221 Compton Drive) happily agreed to allow the Club to install the library on its property. On March, 15, 2019, the GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club Little Free Library, Charter #84210, was finally installed and is now open to the public. The library works on the honor system and ANYONE can contribute or borrow books from the library. Although the hope is that the community will actively contribute books to the library, the Club is the Steward of the library and will ensure that it is maintained and will restock it as necessary.
The library is registered and can be found at: https:// littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/. It appears to be the first little Free Library in the area that is open to the general public. The Club hopes that the library will encourage literacy and put hands in books of those who might not otherwise have them at home.
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Krystal said that there are so many competitors scamming clients that they are getting shut down throughout the country, being sued for malpractice. The business is proud that the image of the red ribbon labeled with Overhead Door brings peace of mind to its clients when they see it on the truck parked in the driveway. “We want to educate our customers on what things should cost, how the process should work and we are here to make sure your door works properly and is installed correctly the first time. We tell you the price up front. We don’t give you a quote and then add a bunch of hidden fees.” From the Hillsborough County Fire Department, Amalie Arena, to TECO, Duke Energy and Raymond James, long-term customers read like a Who’s Who of Tampa’s major organizations.
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“We love helping the community that helps us,” said Josh Briesacher, purchasing manager. “People don’t realize how much you can customize your door to fit your home or business.” With free estimates available, every door can be customized to client specifications. Such as insulated doors for energy savings can reduce electric cost. Door operators can even have a keyless entry that allows the home or business owner to open his door and monitor its use from a secure app on his cell phone. In the average home, the door goes up and down at least four times a day. The lifecycle of a garage door spring is typically 10k cycles but can last beyond ten years, depending upon use. The app monitors the usage so the customer can prep for when the spring needs to be replaced. Available for morning, day, and after-hours service, while a competitor may repair a single issue and merely wait for the client to call back for a new issue
and a new service call, the team at Overhead Door of Tampa Bay, will address all questions and advise the customer – whether it was part of the original service call or not. Although Overhead Door of Tampa Bay is best recognized for this superior and wide array of styles of residential and commercial doors, the company also provides a variety
of hurricane doors and shutters, access systems, HLVS fans, dock levelers and equipment, security grills, and they sell retail door operators and openers, and remotes. “Consults can be onsite, or telephone consults especially for service,” said Krystal “We take pride in making sure that our trucks are equipped and our techs are trained to handle
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anything and everything when they are onsite. Our guys are very resourceful; they’re problemsolvers – first and foremost.” Fully licensed and insured, each Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay team member is an employee of the company, trained to perform service calls, repairs, and installations; they do not outsource work and strictly adhere to all local building codes. Each member is background and security checked, as well as drug-
tested. Before the technician’s visit, an email containing a photo and bio is sent to the customer. Client safety is of the utmost importance to the company. “These people are going to your home. We want to give you that peace of mind. Our team is safe. Those emails go out before the technician goes out to your house,” said Krystal. Overhead Door Company of Tampa Bay services all door products; they don’t have to be
products the customer purchased directly from them. “We want to be different than anyone else. We want to be your garage door people,” said Josh. “We’re not piece work, not on commission. There’s no quota our technicians have to meet. We’ve been around longer. We have more knowledge and experience, and we try to be fair, which is different than our competitors. We do the job correctly. We do our best.”
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Krystal added, “In theory, we don’t want to hear from our customers for a long time… then we know we did our job.” Overhead Door of Tampa Bay is located at 7701 Ann Ballard Road, Tampa, FL 33634 and is open MondayFriday 730a-430p. Discounts for military and veterans are available. For a free estimate call 813-885-3667 or to learn more visit https:// overheadtampa.com.
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