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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Reader's Spotlight: Tampa Wax Slingers Raise Funds for Guide Dogs

The Riverview business joined forces with the Florida chapter of Rolling Thunder to raise $2,000 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc.

It seemed a natural collaboration. After all, what dog doesn't enjoy a car ride? At the request of the Florida Chapter of Rolling Thunder car club, Tampa Wax Slingers, a Riverview auto detailing service, organized car shows to raise funds for the Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., a nonprofit that trains guide dogs for the blind. According to Tampa Wax Slingers co-owner Jessica Cianfrocca, who posted this announcement on Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch, the shows attracted up to 200 car owners, 100 motorcycling enthusiasts and more than 1,000 visitors. But the big winner in the collaboration was Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., which received a $2,000 donation to help raise dogs for veterans with vision problems. Read more and see more of the photos …

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Classic Cars to Gather for Rise & Grind Coffee Event

The event will take place Dec. 29 at the Copper Bell Cafe in Riverview.

Dust off your classic car and head to Copper Bell Cafe, 11128 Boyette Rd. in Riverview Saturday, Dec. 29 for the Rise & Grind Cars Coffee Event from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The event will be hosted by the Cianfrocca's Auto Detailing/Tampa Wax Slingers of Riverview and will feature a free coffee bar for car show participants, free kids' meals, an $8.99 breakfast buffet and a Top Ride of the Day award. After breakfast, Mustang owners will travel as a group up Interstate 75 to Ocala for lunch at Sonny's BBQ. "It's just a chance for car enthusiasts to get together and socialize and for the public to view some great vehicles," said event organizer Jessica Cianfrocca of Tampa Wax Slingers. All makes and models of cars are welcome. There is no entry …

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