August Valrico Business Column

Total Care Pharmacy Healthy Kids Program

Total Care Pharmacy of Bloomingdale, located at 519C E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon, kicks off back to school during August with its Healthy Kids Free Chewable Multivitamin Program for children 4 and older. Pharmacist Martin Northrop believes “that nutrition starts off with healthy meals throughout the day as well as a vitamin supplement. Kids need proper nutrition to start the day to better participate in school and at play.” Our program will provide a monthly vitamin supplement free to every kid in the program. Stop by the pharmacy today to enroll. Supply is limited. Call 689-2273.

Travis Manion Foundation Sponsors 9/11 Heroes Run

Join the Travis Manion Foundation for the 9/11 Heroes Run this September. The run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11 and in the wars since: Veteran, first responder, civilian, and military. The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k run welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages. A large portion of the funds raised through the 9/11 Heroes Run are invested back into the race communities to support local veterans, first responders, troops and military families. The remaining proceeds support the Travis Manion Foundation’s community building projects. The race takes place on Saturday, September 12 at 8 a.m. at Randall Middle School located at 16510 FishHawk Blvd. To register, please visit 911HEROESRUN.ORG.

Join Young Smiles For Back 2 School Skate Bash

Young Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Spa is sponsoring a patient appreciation “Back 2 School Skate Bash” on Tuesday, August 18 from 5-8 p.m. at Skateland of Brandon. For more information, please call Young Smiles at 829-9075 or email youngsmilesdental@gmail.com. Brandon Skateland is located at 750 W. Robertson St. in Brandon. Bring the whole family out for an evening of fun.

Pet Supply Store Opens In Brandon

Species Pet Supply is a privately owned pet and supply store which carries a full line of natural, holistic pet foods and feeders for reptiles. Owner Jerry Perez moved his pet store to the new location, which was home to another pet store for years before the owners relocated out of state. Perez is in the process of renovating the store to make a clean, friendly environment to shop for top quality pet supplies. Most of the staff members are specialized in their favorite critter/animal species and can offer education, tips and guidance to help the customer in choosing and caring for a variety of pets including small animals, tropical fish, corals, sponges, reptiles and more. Perez and his wife Diana also work with local animal rescues to find homes for cats and dogs. For more information on the store and its offerings, please visit SpeciesPetSupply.com or call 681-3564. The store is located at 1935 W. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon.

Free Self-Care Strategy Sessions During August

Dina Hansen, founder of Mindful Stress Solutions and author of the book, Stop Eating Your Stress, is offering free Self-Care Strategy Sessions this month. She said that most women tend to only focus on taking care of the needs of others, feeling like they need to do it all; putting their self-care low on the “to-do list” or leaving it off entirely. When this happens, women become depleted and burn-out more easily which results in a laundry list of physical ailments, over-eating, over-spending, a strain on relationships, a poor self-image and poor job performance just to name a few. However, when women learn how to make their self-care a priority they find balancing their unique needs with needs of others easier to do without burnout or feeling unappreciated. To learn more visit MindfulStressSolutions.com or to schedule a free Self-Care Strategy Session call 415-3727.

Rosecastle At Delaney Creek Celebrates Grand Opening

Rosecastle at Delaney Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care is under new management and ownership, and recently celebrated with a grand opening and re-branding event. Free tours of Rosecastle’s new Memory Care wing featured the unveiling of its “life skills” stations geared toward seniors with varying stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Rosecastle at Delaney Creek is family owned and operated by Trident Life Senior Care Services, LLC. For more information contact Stephanie Mullis, Marketing Director at 655-8858. Rosecastle at Delaney Creek is located at 320 S. Lakewood Dr. in Brandon.

Sidelines Field Striping Offers Professional Field Striping

Sidelines Field Striping offers professional athletic field striping for football, soccer, baseball/softball and lacrosse. It is the brain child of Rusty Judah and Phil Gianfrancesco. While performing their duties as officials, they discovered there were no options for teams and coaches for lining their fields. Phil and Rusty decided to bring Phil’s wife, Mary, on board to help start up the business. Their mission is to take over striping your field, so volunteers can be used elsewhere and coaches can focus on getting their team ready for game day. Their prices are very reasonable and they offer “Game Day Packages” for football fields. They can make your field look like the Pros!  They can design and cut customized stencils for the middle of the field, or paint one you already have.  No need to every buy paint again. Get ready for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sidelines can paint the PINK 6’ Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon on your field for $25 each.

Snap Fitness Is Under New Ownership 

Snap Fitness of Fishhawk/Lithia is pleased to announce that Michael & Erin Messano are the new owners as of June 1. Snap Fitness gives its clients the tools, guidance, and support to reach their health and fitness goals along with 24/7 access to the location. Snap Fitness is the world’s premier 24/7 fitness franchise. Summer boot camps for boys, girls and adults are now underway so be sure to call 341-7627 or visit the center at 15276 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia. Snap Fitness is also proud to participate in the 9-11 Heroes Run for the Travis Manion Foundation, which takes place on Saturday, September 12 at Randall Middle School. Please visit Eventbrite.com to join the Snap Fitness team. Please Visit www.snapfitness.com/gyms/lithia-fl-33547/1400, and follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SnapFishHawk and Twitter twitter.com/SnapFishHawk.

Total Care Pharmacy Healthy Kids Program Total Care Pharmacy of Bloomingdale located at 519C E. Blo omingdale Ave. in Brandon kicks off back to school during August with its Healthy Kids Free Chewable Multivitamin Program for children 4 and older. P harmacist Martin Northrop believes “that nutrition starts off with healthy meals throughout the day as well as a vitamin supplement. Kids need proper nutrition to start the day to better participate in school and at play.” Our program will provide a monthly vitamin supplement free to every kid in the program. Stop by the pharmacy today to enroll. Supply is limited. Call 689-2273.

Murray Fitness Holds Ribbon Cutting

Murray Strength – Krav Maga and Fitness has opened in Brandon and is a brand new member of the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members were on hand to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony in June to mark this exciting occasion. Ed Murray is an IKNF certified Krav Maga Self Defense Instructor & Personal Trainer. The mission at M  urray Strength is to be the premier self-defense and strength training facility in Florida. If you would like to stop in and take a look around, it is located at 861 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. For more information please call 540-1900 or visit www.BrandonKravMaga.com.

Priority Motors Of Tampa Teams Up With U-Haul

When owners Eric and Michelle Wilson first opened Priority Motors LLC, they only had a handful of cars for sale. Now, not only is the lot stocked with used vehicles, but there is a fleet of U-Haul® trucks and trailers. U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and much more are available at Priority Motors. Reserve U-Haul items here by visiting www.uhaul.com/Locations/Truck-Rentals-near-Tampa-FL or calling 253-2510. U-Haul and Priority Motors are striving to benefit the environment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis. Every U-Haul truck placed in a community helps keep 19 personally owned large-capacity vehicles, pickups, SUVs and vans off the road. Fewer vehicles means less traffic congestion, less pollution, less fuel burned and cleaner air. Priority Motors at 9910 E. U.S. Hwy. 92 in Tampa is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

MDA And Jiffy Lube® Team Up The Muscular Dystrophy Association

(MDA) is pleased to announce that Jiffy Lube is hosting its fourth annual MUSCLE UP! campaign. As part of the program, Jiffy Lube invites drivers to visit participating Jiffy Lube service centers through Monday, September 7 to make a donation to MDA to help kids and adults fighting muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases that severely limit muscle strength and mobility. In return, donors will receive a MUSCLE UP! savings book containing more than $100 in savings from Jiffy Lube as well as coupons from national retailers such as Brookstone, Famous Footwear, Aeropostale® and Buca di Beppo. All funds raised during the five-week campaign will benefit MDA and its life-enhancing programs on both the national and local level. Since 2012, Jiffy Lube has raised more than $3.5 million nationally for MDA through the MUSCLE UP! program. To get involved, visit JiffyLube.com to identify and contact your local Jiffy Lube service center. For updates on the MUSCLE UP! campaign and for ways to help rally support from family and friends, please visit www.jiffylube.com/mda, or visit it on Facebook or Twitter.

2015 TampaBay MEDWeek Conference For Minority Business

Minority Enterprise Development Corporation of Tampa Bay, Inc. works to insure the success of minority owned businesses in the Tampa Bay area. MED Corp is a partnership of public, private and nonprofit agencies representing Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk Counties. Initially, Minority Enterprise Development Corporation of Tampa Bay was formed solely to insure the continuation of Minority Enterprise Development Week in the Tampa Bay community. This year’s conference will focus on business growth. Business owners will receive valuable tools from experts in the field through the various seminars, workshops, lunch & learns and Business Matchmaking. The purpose of the conference is to enhance business opportunities while strategically developing the necessary tools for business growth. The conference will take place Tuesday, August 25 through Friday, August 28 at the Sheraton Tampa Hotel, located at 10221 Princess Palm Ave. in Tampa.