By Gary Nager
Even though itโs usually the male-dominated barber shops that are famous for their unique banter between clients and haircutters on everything from presidential politics to sports to popular music, if youโve been looking for a great, new place to get your hair cut, a place where every client is made to feel like family, you have to visit the incredible ladies at the new Exclusive Clientele Salon in the Cross Creek Plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. in New Tampa.
By Bonnie Mason
New Tampa Plastic Surgery, a premier cosmetic surgery โboutique,โ has been helping Wesley Chapel and New Tampa residents look and feel their best since 2011. Specializing in the aesthetic plastic surgery of the face, breasts and body, Board-certified plastic surgeon Peter Fakhre, M.D., rejuvenates and enhances the natural beauty of his patients with the latest cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical procedures.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner (HCME) office has confirmed that the man responsible for a rash of local home invasions and sexual batteries in September was, in fact, under the influence of drugs that could have contributed to his violent behavior.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
A Zephyrhills High student has died, following a December 13 stabbing in Wesley Chapel.Continue reading
By Gary Nager
To update an item that appeared in our last issue, the new Ciccioโs Cali (17004 Palm Pointe Blvd.; 975-1222) has opened in the former World of Beer location in the Shopees at The Pointe plaza in Tampa Palms (behind Olive Garden). Our office sampled a few delicious items at the new Ciccioโs since it opened in December and I have to say that although there are some menu items I miss at the new Ciccioโs, the brick-oven pizzas are crisper and better, the Cali bowls and stir-fry entrรฉes (photo below) and grilled wrap sandwiches are still awesome.
Chevrolet of Wesley Chapel (322-3441) has opened, although right now, the new dealership (which is owned by the same group that owns the Wesley Chapel Hyundai and Mazda dealerships next door) is operating out of a trailer. Sales consultant Bobby Page says that Chevrolet of Wesley Chapelโs building will open in about a year.
The Wesley Chapel Village Market (S.R. 54 at BBD) will soon be home to Stonemill Artisan Bakery & Desserts. The shop, which should be open next to Vallartaโs and Woodyโs Pizza &โWings within a couple of weeks as you receive this issue, is where you can expect to find gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt, French pastries, authentic artisan breads, great coffee and more. Weโll keep you posted.
A&AโBoutique, which was owned by young sisters Amber &โAllie Malott in the same plaza as The Hungry Greek and the new DโAlessioโs Ristorante on BBD in Wesley Chapel (across from the new Florida Hospital WC), has closed. The Malott twins are now only selling their original fashion designs online at TwinCollections.com.
And finally, congratulations to my fellow Wesley Chapel Rotary Club member Ben Alexander, whose company, Balloon Distractions, will appear on the smash hit ABC-TVโshow โShark Tankโ on Friday, January 17, 8 p.m. Ben canโt talk about how it all turned out until after the show airs, but weโll have the complete story in an upcoming issue and on our website, NTNeighborhoodNews.com.
For info about Balloon Distractions, visit BalloonDistractions.com or call (800) 645-2114