News & Bizness Briefs - 11/17/11 Cont'd

Clearwater Pool Supplies, located in Unit 142 at 13848 Tilden Road in Winter Garden, is offering winter specials on pool heaters, including free installation on all gas and electric pool heaters. Residents also receive a free solar pool blanket with any pool heater that is installed before the end of 2011. CPS is a full-service pool company with years of experience, specializing in weekly pool service, pool repairs and a full range of pool supplies. It also is fully licensed and insured. For more information, call 407-614-5886 or visit www.cwpoolsflorida.com on the Web.

Timpano Italian Chophouse, located at 7488 W. Sand Lake Road in Orlando, will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11:30 a.m.-midnight for lunch and dinner. In addition to its regular menus, Timpano’s guests can order traditional Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings. Six semiprivate and private dining areas are available for large parties. For more information, call 407-248-0429 or visit www.timpanochophouse.net on the Web.

Memorial Hospital of Tampa, located at 2901 Swann Ave. in Tampa, and Surgical Bariatric Centers LLC were designated as a Bariatric Center of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corp. and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This distinctive designation is awarded in recognition of a commitment to excellence, surgical experience, a specialty-trained nursing staff, and responsive critical-care support. The hospital offers free informational packets and online assessments. For more information, call 813-342-1512 or visit www.memorialhospitaltampa.com on the Web.

Christopher Anthony, owner of Christopher Anthony Salon & Spa, located in Suite 215 at 7450 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Orlando, welcomed new senior hairstylists and skin-care specialists to his team. Diana Morales is formerly of Version Originale Salon and specializes in color, haircuts and extensions; Sherry Carlot specializes in micro-current facials and waxing; Lorena Rodriguez specializes in updos, color, makeup and hair extensions; and Alder Aguicardi, originally from Brazil, specializes in men’s hair. Hairstylist Ciara Reinhardt also joined the staff. The salon is open Monday through Saturday and offers monthly specials on its website. For more information, call 407-355-0804 or visit www.christopheranthonysalonandspa.com on the Web.

Shooting Stars School of Performing Arts, with locations in Southwest Orlando and Clermont, will present its Christmas Spectacular on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Ocoee High School, located at 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway in Ocoee. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the event. Shooting Stars’ competitive team is ranked in the top 60 in the U.S., and registrations are currently being accepted. For more information, call 407-905-4922.

GoldFellow LLC opened in the Grand Oaks Village II shopping center at 5154 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Orlando. The nationwide buyer and refiner of precious metals purchases gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. The Orlando location is one of 45 banklike, walkin stores, as well as a by-appointment office. GoldFellow began as an Internetbased business in 2007, purchasing precious metals from consumers via its website. It later expanded beyond the Internet, opening upscale stores and offices, and a gold party division. The company maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and its founders and executives have appeared on CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Univision, NPR and Fox as unbiased experts on the gold industry. The company posts its prices on its website every day. For more information, call 407-299-5666 or visit www.goldfellow.com/florida on the Web.