Busciglio Smiles Awards Scholarships
Each year Busciglio Smiles has given $500 scholarships to students from surrounding schools. The focus is usually on student athletes. The applying students must have an outstanding GPA, a letter of recommendation from an advisor and write an essay. This year the topic was “student athletes, can they really have it all?” The winners of this year’s scholarships were David Wylie from Strawberry Crest and Emily Harrell From Newsome High School. Wylie will be attending the University of South Florida in the fall, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Harrell will be attending the University of Florida in the fall majoring in communications. The students received their checks at the Brandon office in May with Dr. Derek Busciglio.
Hair Stylist Ana Dalla Valle
Independent hair stylist Ana Dalla Valle has 35 years of experience in all aspects of cutting, styling, and coloring, and is well-versed with all the latest techniques and procedures. She is located at the Lena Maxey Salon, located at 13210 Boyette Rd. in Riverview.
She specializes in hi lights, lo lights, and special effects; root touch-up; color; cuts; perms; Keratin treatments; Brazilian blowout; extensions; blow dry styling; up do’s for wedding groups; and more for women, men and children.
Born in Uruguay and raised in Argentina, she has had a passion for hair since in her teens. She was a salon owner and stylist from 1981 to 1997 in Argentina and continued her passion to style here after her move to the U.S. in 1997.
Hours are flexible and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 443-935-1073. Visit www.anadallavalle.com.
Enjoy Bonefish Grill’s Fresh Seafood and American Fare For Lunch
Bonefish Grill Brandon is now open for lunch. The restaurant hours are 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Friday and Saturday hours are 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. Enjoy lunch menu items such as Blackened Baha Fish or Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos with your choice of soup or salad, Lily’s Salmon, Maryland Style Lump Crab Cakes and other favorites. Brunch items include favorites such as Eggs Benedict, Crème Brulée French Toast and more.
According to Managing Partner Chris Gaskin, ”Bonefish grill offers polished casual dining with great ambiance and white chef coat service all set the mood for us to be your favorite place to eat, drink, relax and be with friends.”
Bonefish is located at 1015 Providence Rd. in Brandon. Call 571-5553 or visit www.bonefishgrill.com/locations/fl/brandon.
Feel Fabulous And Recharged At Snatched Beauty Bar
Snatched Beauty Bar is owned by Aesthetician KJ Lawrence. Along with facials, she also specializes in full body waxing and eyelash extensions. Lawrence is located at JC Suites at 3448 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Ste. 30 in Valrico. Call 858-2972, email jketasha@hotmail.com or visit www.snatchedbeautybar.com.
Airbrush Tanning Now Offered At DayDreams Day Spa
DayDreams is proud to announce a new service: customized airbrush tanning. Airbrush tanning is a safe and easy way to achieve your perfect summer look. DayDreams airbrush tanning is a fully customized experience without booths and a wide variety of shades.
In addition, keeping with DayDream’s commitment to healthy skin care, the tanning solution is organic, all natural, vegan-friendly, and virtually odorless. It is made using only premium grade DHA.
Visit www.daydreamsdayspa.com or call 657-2992.
Local Resident Named Top Steak Master In Regional Competition
Brandon resident Derrick Mormon, culinary team member at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Brandon, was recently recognized as the regional winner of the company’s Steak Master Series competition. This honor is bestowed upon the top performing culinary team members in the company. He is one of 60 team members from LongHorn Steakhouse to achieve this distinction.
Visit Mormon at the Brandon LongHorn Steakhouse located at 11102 Causeway Blvd. in Brandon. Visit www.LongHornSteakhouse.com.
Amy Perez Announced As USF Federal Credit Union’s New Consumer Lending Manager
USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) welcomed Amy Perez to her new position as consumer lending manager last month. She will be primarily responsible for supervising the lending staff, providing timely sales production feedback, and administering consumer lending processes. Perez comes to USF FCU with over 20 years of experience within the financial services industry.
USF Federal Credit Union offers a full range of financial services to the faculty, staff, students, alumni association members, and their families worldwide in addition to the organizations with employees on the campuses of the University of South Florida.Call 569-2000 or visit www.usffcu.org.
Homage Liquor Experience Inc. Celebrates New Ownership
Homage Liquor Experience Inc. has been in Lithia for 20 years but new ownership and membership into the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) was reason to celebrate. Homage Liquor Experience provides its customers with only the best in today’s alcoholic beverages and cigars. It hosts public wine tastings each month and offer a variety of discounts including 10 percent off for military every day and 10 percent for ladies on Thursdays. Visit 4350 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico or order at www.Homage Liquor Experience Inc.com. Call 756-4231.
Ashley HomeStore Donates Over 450 Mattresses To Three Non-Profit Organizations
A new bed, and for many in the community, a bed of their own, can make all the difference to sleeping well and overall better health. Last week, Ashley HomeStore donated and delivered 451 mattresses to three non-profit organizations that serve children in foster care and families transitioning from homelessness. As a result of a recent “Buy One, Get One” Ashley HomeStore mattress promotion, those in need can now get a better night’s sleep. For every mattress purchased between February 23 and March 7, Ashley HomeStore donated a bed to The Children’s Home, Metropolitan Ministries, or Devereux non-profit organizations. Ashley HomeStore donated 291 mattresses to benefit both the Tampa and Orlando area communities. Currently, with the recent announcement of the Dale Mabry HomeStore opening in Tampa, there are 34 HomeStores located in Florida, and 627 HomeStores worldwide.
The local Ashley HomeStore is located at 2615 Vildibil Dr. in Brandon. Call 654-5955.
Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery Dinner Seminar
A free Dinner Seminar will be held by Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery on Tuesday, June 28 at Square 1 Burgers & Bar, located at 2042 Badlands Dr. in Brandon or on Thursday, June 30 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s located at 13326 Lincoln Rd. in Riverview. These will be educational seminars on pre-planning final arrangements. For details, call 334-8000 as seating is limited.
High Performance, Energy Efficient NewSouth Windows
NewSouth Window manufactures and installs high performance, energy efficient, replacement windows and doors, made specifically to withstand Florida weather. NewSouth offers its products factory direct and custom made to homeowners with a lifetime warranty on both the products and the installation.
With manufacturing facilities and corporate headquarters based in the Brandon area and factory showrooms across the state of Florida, NewSouth was recently named one of the fastest growing window companies in the nation by DWM (Door and Window Market Magazine). NewSouth was also awarded the Green Award from DWM for the energy efficiency of their windows.
Homeowners can visit the NewSouth factory at 4901 Oak Fair Blvd. (at 301 near the Florida Fairgrounds) in Tampa. There are options in style, color, grids and hurricane performance for the customer to sample. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 626-6000 or visit NewSouthWindow.com.
New Event Space In Brandon
The Event Gallery is located at 524 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon and offers premium small event space. The venue features about 1400 sq. ft. of space, hardwood floors and open ceilings with dimmable LED lighting. There are 72 parking spaces on site and an additional 50 in adjacent lots. Art openings, parties, and any type of corporate event can be hosted. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 245-3787 or email brandoneventgallery@gmail.com.
Dixon Hired To Direct Real Estate Efforts For Team Oney
Brian Dixon has been brought on to oversee all new sites, acquisitions, and related real estate for all of Team Oney operations for Papa John’s, Qdoba and Topper’s Creamery. The announcement was made by Topper’s Creamery Chairman and Co-Founder Wade Oney, who also owns more than 50 Papa John’s locations as well as eight Qdoba stores. Oney is a former Chief Operating Officer for Papa John’s Pizza.
With over 20 years of experience in restaurant franchise operations, including serving as a director of real estate and general/operations manager, Dixon is serving Topper’s overall, plus Team Oney’s Papa John’s operations in Orlando, Pinellas County, Tampa, and part of Broward County, as well as Qdoba in greater Orlando and Tampa.
A licensed Florida real estate professional, Dixon has been with Orlando-based Westhaven Real Estate, LLC, as Broker Associate/Sr. Vice President since 2008. His background also includes a stint as Director of Real Estate for Quiznos, LLC.
With its own proprietary recipe for its brand of soft serve ice cream, Topper’s Creamery currently has free-standing locations as well as non-traditional locations in hotels and colleges spanning central Florida from coast to coast. Locally, Toppers is located at 2212 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico.
