On The Cover Profiles
In 1968 the late Rev. John A. “Big John” Stephens opened Big John's Alabama Barbeque in East Tampa, Florida on 40th Street North. “Big John”, came to Tampa from Eufaula, Alabama. He with his family in tow came to the area with goals of being an entrepreneur but most importantly a man of God. He obtained and exceeded that goal and “Big John’s” is still in existence today, 42 years later. Big John ran the business for some 25 years until his demise in 1994. His passing and his legacy was surmountable to many in the Bay Area. His wife and children continue his legacy by providing good food, great customer service and southern hospitality. He was recognized and awarded for his contributions to the community by the Tampa Tribune and other media outlets. His sister, Callie Crawford, only living sibling, continues to play an important role in the keeping the business going for 42 years. She consistently provides the desserts for the barbeque pit and she is well known for her lemon cake! His son Fred Stephens continues the tradition and keeps the business and barbeque going. Big John’s Barbeque is known for its signature sauce, open pit style barbequing and has continued this technique for over 40 years. The wife of Rev. Stephens, Mrs. Sallie Stephens, along with her children, recently celebrated their Grand Re-Opening in January 2010!
Big John’s has been recognized throughout the community, the state and the world, for there superb service and great food. Also nominated by Steve Harvey (actor, radio personality, and author), during his Hoodie Awards Show as the “Best Barbeque Restaurant in the World” in 2007.
Corey Miller - Big John’s Alabama Barbeque, Inc. – (813) 623-3600
ARMANDO PANTOJA is Founder and Chief Architect of Apan Software & Web Development. After graduating from Austin Peay State University in 2005, obtaining his B.S. In Computer Science, he worked at Edgenet in Brentwood, TN and then, Westpoint Underwriters in Pinellas Park, FL, before founding Apan Software in 2007. He has been featured in several PC publications (PC Format, Hackers 2600) for his work in PC & data security. His past engineering work includes implementation of a PC keystroke monitoring system, developing application frameworks, design and implementation of a new object-oriented languages, creation of new web content managers and work on cellular phone-based applications & websites. He thinks that software and web develop- ments should be a perfect mix of design and function. As president of Apan, he leads projects in software & web design, and still finds time to write code.
Armando Pantoja - Apan Software & Web Development - (727) 471-8334
A business man, born, reared, and educated in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Canty is a product of the Hillsborough County School system; continued his formal education at the University of South Florida (USF). Mr. Canty earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra- tion with an emphasis in Finance. He graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate and served his country as a supply officer in the US Army. After returning from the military he earned a master’s degree in Accounting with an emphasis in Taxation (again from University of South Florida). While earning his master’s degree Mr. Canty became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and was very active in his union, eventually being elected president of his Teamsters Local Union before going into private practice. Mr. Canty credits his unique experience, education, and style in establishing his well respected and successful financial service practice. Lenzo R. Canty, CPA, specializes in accounting, tax preparation, tax planning, and retirement strategies. Lenzo R. Canty, CPA is affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Mr. Canty is married to Sharon Fields Canty and they reside in Tampa and are members of The Word of Reconciliation church. They have two sons and three grandchildren. Most of Mr. Canty’s clients are just like him; people wanting to succeed in business, minimize their taxes, grow assets, and plan for an enjoyable and successful retirement. His business is located on the corner of 30th and Annie St. (One traffic light north of Busch Blvd. on 30th Street). Mr. Canty and staff are ready to serve your financial needs and will exceed your expectations.
Lenzo Canty, CPA - Canty, Prince & Associates, LLC - (813) 932-0589
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