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Weave Shop Caters To Mature Clients
Attorney Resigns From
SAO Office To Pursue
Other Interests
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Nearly 6 years ago, a woman left her native Toledo, Ohio to care for her nephew. She found employment and later became a foster parent.
Now that her nephew has reached adulthood, she is free to pursue her own goals. So, the mother of 3 adult children decided it was time to launch her own business.
Known as “Madison,” she opened the doors of Madison’s Weave & Braid Shop, 4707 E. Busch Blvd., on Valen- tine’s Day.
Madison said what sets her busi- ness apart from others, is that she caters to the more mature clientele.
“I like working with older women.
We do basic styles. The shop is a place where senior ladies can come to get their braids and weave done. The shop offers a unique atmosphere.”
She serves coffee in a relaxed at- mosphere. “I want to make my clients feel comfortable. And, we work by ap- pointments only.”
Each month she plans to hold a
raffle complete makeover.
When she decided to open her own shop, she began saving her money. She obtained a sponsor and renovated the building, doing most of the work herself. It took 8 months for her to achieve the
look she was after.
In addition to hiring people who
share her vision, Madison said she has a 3-seat salon.
But even though she loves doing hair, she will assume the role of man- ager for the business.
Madison said she wants to invite the women of the community who wear weaves or braids to visit her shop and see her unique design creations.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Attorney Rena J. Frazier has resigned her role as Chief of Policy and Communication with the Hills- borough County State Attorney’s Of- fice. She plans to pursue other interests.
Attorney Frazier was hired in December 2016 by newly elected Hillsborough County State Attor- ney Andrew Warren. At the time, she was a partner at Quarrels and Brady Law Firm, where she special- ized in Real Estate law. She had re- cently lost her bid for the Florida State House District 59 Seat.
When asked if she was resigning to run for public office again, Attor- ney Frazier said, “I’m not running for office again. The timing is right and I’m going into private practice.”
A native of Hillsborough County, Attorney Frazier graduated from Hillsborough High School in 1997.
RENA J. FRAZIER Chief of Policy and Communication Office, State Attorney, 13th Judicial Circuit
She continued her education at the University of South Florida, where she earned her B. S. Degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. She earned her Juris Doctorate De- gree from Stetson University in 2004.
Attorney Frazier is a wife and mother.
Madison is shown inside the shop that she renovated.
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