The story of us… In 2011, Anita was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Tony had to take time off to help his wife, and take care of his family. A few months later, Tony received a call letting him know his Medical Leave was about to expire, and his position would be filled if he didn’t return by the date provided. He informed them that he would not be returning any time soon; as his wife was in the middle of her chemotherapy procedures, and his family came first. Tony’s younger brother; who happened to be a Pool Professional, overheard the call. He made the suggestion of starting a Pool Maintenance Company. Tony thought this was crazy, but did his due diligence, analyzed the industry, wrote a business plan, designed a business model, and discussed the venture with Anita. Needless to say, she was on-board. The Pool Guys of Tampa Bay, LLC was born! As soon as Anita was out of her recovery stage, and feeling better, Tony needed to decide whether to put on a suit again and go back to the Corporate World, or continue the small pool business that he and Anita had started. It didn’t take much to persuade him not to wear a suit any longer, so… Long story short, and 5 years later…they have not looked back! They both feel very Blessed and Fortunate to have a successful business, and along the way, clients that have turned into very good friends! That being said… We are firm believers in the saying—“It takes a Village”. This applies not only to our children, but our community as well. We feel giving back to the Community should be a Priority of all Small Businesses. We know too well the struggles of a spouse recovering from an illness such as cancer, or other unexpected life changing events. This is why we provide No Cost Pool service to those families that need help during such times, and in addition, we offer “Discounted” rates to our First Responders, Military Families, and Educators of our community, who are always there for us! This is a small way of saying Thank You! Today, we’re no longer just a Pool Maintenance Company. We have engaged endless hours of training in the areas of Pool Automation and Pool Programming. Once the Pool is built, and the equipment is installed, we can program a pool to function on multiple levels and platforms. Pool equipment, pool lights, fountains, and audio/video systems can be operated from your laptop, smartphone or tablet. Hi-Def images can be displayed on the bottom of your pool. Lights of multiple colors can programmed in, out, and around your pool. Your spillover spa, water feature, or deck sprayers can be programmed and synchronized with your lights and sound. The possibilities are endless! Our next step is to venture into the Pool Contractor realm. As a Florida State “Certified Pool Contractor”, we will not only be able to program the automation, but actually install all of the components that operate the automation; pumps, state of the art filtration, lights, audio/video, etc. We will have the autonomy to build and design a custom aquatic oasis based on your personal requirements, and not the Pool Builders limitations or imagination. Tony and Anita Arredondo The Pool Guys of Tampa Bay, LLC TampaPoolPro.Com 813.494.2417