SOUTHSHORE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS EXPANDS AND NOW OFFERS LIFE INSURANCE

Michelle Mosher is celebrating her nine-year anniversary of ofering business and personal insurance to Hillsborough County residents through Southshore Insurance Professionals.

By Lily Belcher

tion. We are deeply rooted in our community and are local supporters of all things Southeastern Hillsborough County. We love it here and we love our clients,” said Mosher.

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Since becoming a part of the organization, they have raised over $30 million towards fighting Pediatric Cancer and have watched the survival rate go from three out of five kids to four out of five kids in that time frame. “Each clinical trial we put these kids through costs about $15K,” Persinger said. “We pay for all of it for them, and we pray for a day that there is not a need for what we do at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation.”

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; it is closed on Sunday.

For more information about Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, visit its website at www.expressoil.com/stores/riverview/ fl/0831/ or call 813-499-9606. The shop is located at 11690 Boyette Rd. in Riverview, next to Culver’s.

Mosher opened the company in March of 2014 after working in the insurance industry for 20 years. The Seminole County native moved to Tampa and started working as a medical and dental claims processor. She then transitioned to insurance sales and service and went on to having her own agency.

“The most rewarding part of what we do is helping someone when the unexpected happens to them and being there for them during their time of need with a claim,” said Mosher.

Southshore Insurance Professionals offers personal and commercial insurance to meet the needs of over 1,500 clients. The Riverview agency ofers home, auto, boat, ATV, RV and business insurance. Mosher also reobtained her license to write life insurance at the beginning of the year to meet a need she saw among her clients. Southshore Insurance Professionals is also a member of the Insurance Agency Owners Alliance.

“I believe our mission to educate our clients and community about insurance and coverage sets us apart from our competi- original owners now offering it for sale! In the security-gated enclave of Kestrelridge, on a cul-de-sac half-acre, the property features an impressive pool & spa lanai with a panoramic view of conservation woods & water. An outdoor kitchen & gas fireplace flank the heated pool on a travertine -tiled deck with both screened & roof -sheltered spaces for all-weather enjoyment. Triple pocket sliders from the family room throw the home open for great entertaining, & of course, details are just as dazzling inside: coffered ceilings, crown molding, columns & arches, gorgeous granite, diagonal -tile floors & backsplashes, decorative listello, raised -panel wood cabinets, walk -in wine closet & so much more. A turret -style entrance welcomes you through leaded -glass double doors to a lovely foyer view that immediately captures the rear vista as well as the formal living & dining rooms with passage to the family room, gourmet kitchen & casual dining nook. The first level also includes the luxury owner ’s suite, additional en -suite bed & bath for in-laws or guests, office or fifth bedroom, customized home theater, laundry room, plus lavatories for convenience both inside & beside the pool. Up a winding, wood -tread staircase are a bonus loft, third & fourth bedrooms, & third full bath. It’s all under a beautiful, barrel -tile roof with 3 AC units replaced in recent years for peace of mind. The stone-pavered driveway feeds a pair of 2-car, side-entry garages for a total of 4 bays. Perhaps best of all, you’re home in incredible FishHawk with amenities ranging from aquatic center & sports complex to parks & trails, shops & restaurants, countless conveniences & some of the best schools in all of Florida! Contact me for your private viewing of this truly special property. Offered at $1,500,000.

The Southshore Insurance Professionals team also publishes frequent blog posts on its website to inform clients about insurance tips and myths. Through the blog, Mosher can explain different types of insurance and how to choose the right policy for a company or individual.

Mosher and her three employees have faced the challenges of being an insurance agency in Florida. Specifically, Mosher has been challenged by the property insurance crisis that is affecting agencies and policy holders. However, she has been able to continue to provide a healthy and successful business for her employees and the clients that depend on them.

“I am proud of being able to provide a place for my employees to earn a living in our community. They live and work here too, and I’m proud our clients support us in every endeavor,” said Mosher.

For more information on Southshore Insurance Professionals or to get a quote, visit https://southshoreins.com/ or call 813-448-7580. Mosher’s ofce is located at 11216 Winthrop Main St. in Riverview.

Pro221 Pressure Washing Ofers Expert Exterior Cleaning

Pro221 Pressure Washing specializes in all-inclusive exterior cleaning services. With cleaning homes, driveways, lanais, pool cages and more, it has the expertise and equipment to deliver outstanding results. Owner Mark Goodwin brings over 20 years of experience in customer service and understands the importance of providing high-quality service to valued customers. What sets Pro221 apart is its commitment to customer satisfaction. It guarantees that every project will be treated with the respect it deserves, and it will only stop when the customer is satisfied. Pro221 Pressure Washing is fully licensed and insured. The convenient booking options, via text message, phone call, email or website, make it easy for the customer to schedule a service. Contact it by calling 813-699-0304 or visit its website at https://pro221.com for additional information and to book services.

Duck Donuts Celebrates Grand Opening

Duck Donuts, located at 821 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon’s Bloomingdale Square plaza, recently celebrated its grand opening.

The owners, father-and-son duo Jay and Jason Patel, said, “We are delighted to be opening the first Duck Donuts in the Tampa Bay area. The community has been patiently waiting for us to open the doors, and now we cannot wait to sprinkle happiness with our warm, delicious, made-to-order doughnuts.”

Customers can create their own doughnuts by choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings and drizzles, or they can select from the menu. The store also offers a viewing area where you can watch your donuts being made.

For more information, visit www.duckdonuts.com/brandon/. To contact Duck Donuts in Brandon, call 813-315-9661.

Twin Creeks Celebrates Five-year Anniversary

Twin Creeks Assisted Living and Memory Care recently celebrated its fiveyear anniversary with a multichamber ribbon-cutting, which included Valrico FishHawk, Riverview and South County chambers of commerce. Twin Creeks is a state-of-the-art community with senior living professionals who are highly trained to o f er residents quality care and richness through stimulating activities and programs that make life more rewarding. It is located at 13470 Boyette Rd. in Riverview, just south of the Bell Shoals Road/FishHawk Boulevard/Boyette Road intersection. For more information, visit its website at www.twincreeksretire. com.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

Receives Patient Safety Excellence Award™

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places it among the top 10 percent of all short-term acute-care hospitals as evaluated by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting patients and providers. “This award highlights HCA Florida Brandon Hospital and its caregivers who are committed to patients and safety standards,” said Tripp Owings, chief executive o f cer at HCA Florida Hospital. “We take pride in meeting and exceeding established standards as we prevent serious patient injuries, avoid preventable complications and mortalities and eliminate harm throughout the hospital.”