Vol. 3, Issue 9, Sep. 2015
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CARROLLWOOD BARBER SHOP Offers History and Experience in Every Visit
Carrollwood Barber Shop owners Ray and Brenda Murray
The window to the right of the entry door reads “BARBER SHOP” while the window to the left reads “TONSORIAL PARLOR”. Both aptly describe the business inside. The 1000 square foot shop transports its customers back in time. Looking over his Turn-of-the-20th Century style barbershop which boasts 9 antique porcelain barber chairs, complete with razor strops; several wall-mounted and free-standing vintage barber poles; and numerous other
memorabilia of the tonsorial artists (tonsura - shearing of hair); Ray Murray explains how his shop has evolved to become an icon of the community. Carrollwood Barber Shop initially opened in 1962 when the Carrollwood Shopping Center was built. Ray Murray purchased the shop in 1980 as a business investment. Although not a barber at that time, he enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and jovial interaction with staff and customers so much that he decided in 1985 to try his
hand at it. Graduating from Roffler Barber College, Ray changed his career and started barbering the following year. At that time, the shop had only three barber chairs and was located next door to its current location. Shortly after marrying in 2000, Ray and Brenda Murray decided to invest in their future by expanding the shop. They increased the number of barber chairs and created a larger, See “Barber Shop” on page 16.
The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm – An “AV” Rated Full-Service Law Firm By Alexis Selby From commercial, tort, construction or employment litigation to corporate, business transactions, probate, estate planning or family law, no matter is too big or too small for the experienced attorneys at The Bleakley Bavol Law Firm. Conveniently situated on 5.4 acres, just north of the intersection of Bearss Ave. and US 41, at 15170 North Florida Avenue, Carrollwood residents and those in the surrounding areas do not have to travel far to get excellent legal representation; Bleakley Bavol is your local full service “AV” rated law firm (the highest possible rating on Martindale Hubbell’s lawyer rat-
ing system) and is ready to help you, no matter what your situation may be. Managing partner Robert Bleakley has practiced law for over 23 years. After 8 years practicing law in some of Tampa’s most respected downtown law firms, Bleakley opened the firm as a solo practice in April 2000. Originally located in the Bank of America Building in downtown Tampa, the firm’s early practice focused on defending trucking companies and larger business in auto, premises and workers compensation claims. However, almost from its inception, the firm began a 15 year trend of organic growth adding clients, new lines of business, and experienced attorneys. Today the See “Bleakley Bavol” on page 24.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Toast of Tampa....................................................3 Community Calendar/ News Briefs.....................4 Local Pageant Contestant.....................................5 A Grateful American.........................................8-9 Tampa Rejuvenation.....................................12-13 NRC’s Dr. Bart Kerr Releases New Book......18-19 Back to School Health Tips From Centra Care...21 Trinity Family Physicians Making A Difference Award Recipient...........................28-29
Managing partner Robert Bleakley and attorney Christina Hebert