Wednesday, February 13, 2013
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Run to Remember Alexis Saunders.
When Anne Nyer Shields arrived at Berkeley Prep as a ninth grader, Alexis Saunders was one of the first people she met. "She always had a smile on her face," said Nyer Shields. "I think it's important to remember that." The girls became best friends, and later, part of a close-knit alumni community. About eight years ago, Saunders, an animal lover and runner, was diagnosed with brain cancer. She died in 2009 at the age of 34. Soon after, Nyer Shields was shopping at Cleanse Apothecary in Seminole Heights. She mentioned to co-owner Greg Curtis that she was organizing a 5K fundraiser in honor of her friend. Curtis offered his business for another event in honor of Saunders called Fauna Fest. This year's event - which features Fauna pet care …
The festival will take place Tuesday, Feb. 26 at Cleanse Apothecary.
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Wednesday, February 13
Here's a chance to enjoy food and cocktails with your neighbors while helping a good cause. Cleanse Apothecary, 5127 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, will host its third annual Fauna Fest Tuesday, Feb. 26 starting at 6:30 p.m. According to the event listing on Seminole Patch by Cleanse Apothecary owner Gregory Curtis, all proceeds will benefit The Run to Remember Alexis Saunders and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Read more here. Got an event of your own? Post word of it for free in the Seminole Heights Patch events calendar. ______________ Seminole Heights Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & Clips gallery. Post an Announcement to share…
Thursday, January 24, 2013
The guide, now in its second edition, highlights businesses in Seminole Heights.
It's known for its central Tampa neighborhoods dotted with colorful bungalows. Now, residents in Seminole Heights hope to put the area's small business community on the map using the "Eat, Drink & Shop Local" guide. The beige foldout features a map of the business corridor in addition to the name, website, address and pertinent information regarding what the business sells, from antiques to costume jewelry. Free copies of the guide, which includes about three dozen businesses, are available at stores featured in it. Greg Curtis - who opened Cleanse Apothecary on Florida Avenue in 2010 with partner Terry Bellamy - helped spearhead the idea to provide residents and visitors with a way to locate specialty stores and restaurants in Seminole …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Seminole Heights store owners got a big boost in business last Saturday.
In a community where small business is an ever growing part of the landscape, a day dedicated to providing patronage to such establishments is a major event. Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 24 led to packed Seminole Heights shops and markets leading to a boost in revenues to kickoff the holiday season. A visit from local news channels combined with his own efforts to the promote the day paid off for Cleanse Apothecary owner Gregory Curtis. "Let's just say we had a very good day," Curtis said of his business at 5127 N. Florida Avenue. "We sent out about 800 postcards, and a lot of people saw us on the news, so we had a great turnout. We were packed throughout the whole day, and because of that, it was our best Small Business …
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Monday, October 22, 2012
The event will be next week at the Seminole Heights business.
This just in from Cleanse Apothecary, 5127 N. Florida Avenue: In June of 2010, Seminole Heights residents Gregory Curtis and his partner Terry Bellamy decided it was time to bring boutique shopping to the neighborhood’s commercial corridor. The country’s economy was sputtering, and most weren't contemplating opening a business, but Curtis felt it was the perfect time for Cleanse Apothecary at 5127 North Florida Avenue. This "feel good” body, bath and home boutique is a one-stop shop for luxurious body, bath and home fragrances with a relaxed atmosphere that encourages browsing, smelling and testing, too. Curtis credits their success to the Seminole Heights community that strongly supports the “Eat, Drink & Shop Local” mantra along with “…
Friday, June 8, 2012
The national Cash Mob movement is coming to Tampa beginning Saturday, when a group heads to Cleanse Apothecary in Old Seminole Heights for its first local gathering.
Tampa's Cash Mob will make its first hit this Saturday when it invades Cleanse Apothecary in Old Seminole Heights. Its mission? To help promote local business. Gregory Curtis, owner of Cleanse Apothecary, has never experienced a Cash Mob and was surprised when he was contacted to hold the event, but he's delighted to have his business chosen. "They've been on the news in different cities but I've never experienced anything like this," Curtis said. "I think it's great that people from different communities are rallying together to support local business. It's great to see that people are aware of how important local businesses are to the community." The Cash Mob's mission is to support local and independent businesses in Tampa Bay (…
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Cleanse Apothecary owner Gregory Curtis will thank the ladies who have built his business up with Thursday's "Girls Night In!" sale event.
This one is just for the ladies. Female customers at Cleanse Apothecary can enjoy 20 percent off of everything from homemade soaps to a wide variety of home and luxury body products at this Thursday's "Girls Night In!" celebration. Amongst his many events, Cleanse Apothecary owner Gregory Curtis has planned this one specifically to say thank you to the customers he feels have kept his business surviving and preparing to celebrate its second anniversary. "It's just our way of thanking our female customers who shop here regularly," Curtis said. "They're the ones that have helped this business grow. Everything in the store is discounted top to bottom. All our items are boutique items and are handmade, so it's worth it." Curtis holds monthly …
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Monday, March 26, 2012
The Seminole Heights business will highlight new skin care products and help raise money for a local Relay For Life team this Thursday, March 29.
Learn how you can protect yourself from cancer and help others fighting the disease at Cleanse Apothecary's upcoming "SPF 101 Protect Your Bum from the Sun!" event. The party happens this Thursday, March 29, from 6:30-9 p.m. and will include tasty treats and cocktails. Cleanse Apothecary, 5127 N. Florida Ave., will also highlight a new line of skin care products recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association's Relay For Life team. Find more details in the event listing on Patch or on the Cleanse Apothecary Facebook page. Visit the OSHNA Relay For Life team's website to donate online. The 2012 Relay For Life of Seminole Heights, an American Cancer Society…
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Seminole Heights Patch welcomes Gregory Curtis and invites other residents and business owners to become Local Voices bloggers.
Seminole Heights Patch would like to welcome its newest Local Voices blogger — Gregory Curtis, owner of Cleanse Apothecary. Curtis' first blog post is about Cleanse's second annual Fauna Fest, which benefited The Run for Alexis Saunders and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. We look forward to more blog posts from Curtis about what's going on at his business — you can follow his blog here — and we invite other local small business owners and Seminole Heights residents to join him in becoming a blogger on Patch. Everyone is welcome to blog on Patch about whatever might be of interest to our local community. Are you a local expert in something? Are you passionate about the Seminole Heights community? Do you want to share information or photos …
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Cleanse Apothecary will donate proceeds to the Humane Society as it introduces shampoos meant for people as well as pets.
As far as co-showering with your dog is concerned, we think that should be left in the don't-ask-don't-tell category. But reaching for the same bottle of shampoo that you pour over poochie is perfectly fine. That's if it's from Fauna, a line of natural hair care products developed specifically for dual people and pet use. Cleanse Apothecary will feature the Fauna line, particularly two new shampoos, during its Second Annual Fauna Fest, on Feb. 28 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food from Fit Life Foods and wine will be served, and a raffle will be held for prizes including a Cleanse Apothecary gift basket. Proceeds will be donated to the Run to Remember Alexis Saunders, a Humane Society Event. So what's inside Fauna shampoos to make you, after using …
David Hansen
9:01 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
These are two truly wonderful guys and business owners. Evertime I come into Cleanse it is like being welcomed into someones home. They are a true asset to the community. Last nights event was wonderful and it was so nice to see so many neighborhood faces and to also see so many other Seminole Heights business owners in attendance. more ›