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Business brings brew-your-own beverages

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Carol Faessler , left, and Darcy Hermida will hold a grand opening Nov. 6 for Bootleggers, a craft-your-own wine, beer, liquor and soda store.

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Laura Frazier

lfrazier@tampatrib.com

Published: October 28, 2009

BRANDON - Carol Faessler and Darcy Hermida have a novel idea on tap. The partners are gearing up for the Nov. 6 grand opening of Bootleggers, 650 Oakfield Dr., where customers can handcraft wine, beer, liquor and soda to their own taste, "at a fraction of the cost," Hermida said. The shop provides home-brewing supplies for hobbyists and offers classes for wanna-be bootleggers. Brew parties are available after hours by appointment. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (813) 643-9463.

Musician releases CD, plans party

Melissa Brethauer, a vocalist, guitarist and classically trained pianist who lives in Riverview, has released an 11-song disc titled "Waiting." The 20-year-old University of Central Florida junior will perform at a CD release party open to the public from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive. The disc, with music and lyrics written by Brethauer, features a variety of genres ranging from pop and rock to R&B and country. It may be purchased at the party or online at cdba by.com and Amazon.com and is also available to download on iTunes. For information, go to www.melissa brethauer.com.

Canine caregivers attend conference

Angie Frazier, owner of Canine Cabana in Riverview, and staff member Emmy Robinson recently attended a Pet Care Services Association convention in Orlando. The women were pleased to meet Victoria Stilwell, host of the Animal Planet show "It's Me or the Dog." Stilwell spoke about the importance of the pet care association's code of ethics. Canine Cabana, at 9708 Carr Road in Riverview, offers dog day care, boarding and training. The facility, recipient of the 2009 Best of Brandon - Dog Kennel award, features an indoor, air-conditioned, off-leash day care and a self-service pet wash. For information, call (813) 672-9663 or go to www.caninecabana.biz class="bold">.

Connecting Businessmen to Christ, a spiritual support and networking group, invites local men facing unemployment to attend one of its weekly meetings, held 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at The Village Inn Restaurant, 1995 Lumsden Road. For information, call Dan Shock, (813) 299-9219, or Rich Bradford, (813) 240-4511, or go to www.tampaprayer breakfast.com.

Send business news at least two weeks before desired publication date to Laura Frazier at lfrazier@tampatrib.com or call (813) 627-4767.

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