Christian Brothers Automotive Is The ‘Nice Difference’ In Auto Repair

CBAcorvetteBy Bonnie Mason

What do fair, competent and truthful have in common? These are the words that customers of Christian Brothers (Bros.) Automotive use over and over again to describe the auto repair service at the two local locations (which serve the residents of Land O’Lakes, Lutz, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel) of this nationwide chain. These two franchised locations are quickly making a name for themselves and becoming known as the neighborhood experts for auto repairs and services.Continue reading

Budget Blinds Expands Its Great Selection By Adding Inspired Drapes

If you’ve ever imagined uniquely beautiful drapes or valances for your windows, you’ll find everything you need in Budget Blinds’ new Inspired Drapes collection.
If you’ve ever imagined uniquely beautiful drapes or valances for your windows, you’ll find everything you need in Budget Blinds’ new Inspired Drapes collection.

By Marcy Sanford

Budget Blinds, which has a showroom minutes from New Tampa on W. Fletcher Ave. in Tampa, truly has become a one-stop shop for your window-covering needs, as the company has added the Inspired Drapes line of drapery and hardware to their showroom.Continue reading

Montessori Academy Can Help Your Child Get Years Ahead At An Early Age

The learning is always hands-on and in motion for the children at any of Johnson’s five Montessori schools.
The learning is always hands-on and in motion for the children at any of Johnson’s five Montessori schools.

By Lauren Saslow

In San Lorenzo, Italy, in 1907, Dr. Maria Montessori — the first female medical doctor in Italy — opened a small school targeting the developmental needs of children through the implementation of concrete learning experiences. After conducting her own scientific studies on how children learn, Dr. Montessori found that children don’t actually become educated by another person, as much as through their own hands-on experiences and self-motivation.Continue reading

Wendelken Music Studio — A 20-Year Musical Tradition In New Tampa

The instructors at the Wendelken Studio of Musical Arts in Tampa Palms are: (l. to r.) Roy Meyer, Mary Wendelken, Ines de Erausquin (seated), Cameron Schmitz, Mikel Thomas (with cello) & Shawna Stushnoff. Not pictured: Bonnie Deeds & Natalya Kushnir.
The instructors at the Wendelken Studio of Musical Arts in Tampa Palms are: (l. to r.) Roy Meyer, Mary Wendelken, Ines de Erausquin (seated), Cameron Schmitz, Mikel Thomas (with cello) & Shawna Stushnoff. Not pictured: Bonnie Deeds & Natalya Kushnir.

By Susannah Robinson

For nearly 20 years, the Wendelken Piano Studio in New Tampa has been a popular destination for pianists of all ages who want that European conservatory-style training with a 21st century twist.Continue reading

Pura Cycling Studio Introduces Personal Training, Yoga & More!

Pura Cycling indoor cycling instructor Claire Forrester leads a “Pura Vida 45 Ride” class.
Pura Cycling indoor cycling instructor Claire Forrester leads a “Pura Vida 45 Ride” class.

By Matt Wiley

Let’s be honest, it’s been a little cold outside recently, so cold that getting outdoors, hopping on a bike and riding several miles might sound pretty intimidating. However, it’s never cold at Pura Cycling Studio in the Shoppes at New Tampa in Wesley Chapel, where sweating out calories and getting “the good burn” are the goal each day and key for reaching the “Pura Vida” (“pure life”) mindset.Continue reading