“On behalf of Tim’s Barbershop, I would like to thank you for bringing your business to our establishment. You have supported us for 13 years, and I look forward to serving you and your friends for many years to come. We appreciate your business. Take care of yourself and God bless”

In the years since a young Tim the Barber opened shop in the lobby of the historic Pennsylvania hotel, he has given the men of St. Petersburg more than just a way to look their best. Tim the Barber is an essential member of the community, an active part of what makes the city of St. Pete great.     Tim the Barber is very proud of his community. He has always given back to the people of St. Pete, the people who supported him for over 13 years. Tim is very active in the community, donating his time and talent to charities. For Pinellas Hope, Tim gave free haircuts to the homeless. He also gives his time for All Children’s Hospital.

 Tim is most proud of his work for the St. Baldrick’s Children’s Cancer Fundraiser, which he has supported for years. St. Baldrick’s leads the fight against childhood cancer.

In 2007, Tim raised over $6,000 for St. Baldrick’s. In 2008, the amount he collected rose to $16,000. In 2009, Tim the Barber raised an amazing $26,000. So far, in 2010, Tim’s Barbershop has raised over $16,000!

Tim believes in working hard seven days a week to give every one of his clients quality styling at the best prices. To show how much he cares, Tim hasn’t raised prices in over eight years! A haircut by Tim the Barber is the best deal in town.

 One of his greatest experiences was when Tim and his customers raised $1,500 for the Steven Holmes Memorial Trust Fund. A co-worker murdered Holmes in a local restaurant, leaving behind Holmes’ wife Jennifer and a young son Michael.

 According to Tim the Barber, the Steven Holmes Memorial Trust Fund was a time where St. Pete really showed its heart. The outpouring of sympathy and support showed what a great town St. Pete really is.

Tim’s impact on St. Pete really began when he moved to 9th Street North, around 25th Ave. The Pennsylvania Hotel was under renovation, and the new plans left little room for Tim’s popular barbershop.

On 9th Street North, Tim the Barber had found the perfect place for his popular business. It had a great parking lot in the back, and an area where he could put a large lighted sign. All it needed was a little remodeling. This was Tim the Barber’s moment to shine!

Tim’s dream was to bring the nostalgic look of the Pennsylvania Hotel to the new shop. Tim wanted the feel of an old-time barbershop. Filling his new shop with antiques, Tim specially chose every piece to give visitors the true experience of a business that was over 80 years old. Vintage barber chairs are from 1926, as well as barber poles that sit in front of the shop on 9th Street. The retro look continues with a Coke machine and a pay phone—both from the 1940’s.

Tim the Barber believes that when a man comes into his barbershop, he should feel like he stepped back in time. His goal was for his customers to feel a bit of history. Anyone who enters Tim’s shop will agree—he succeeded. However, Tim’s Barbershop is more than vintage barber chairs and poles. He also has beautiful ladies to help.

Tim needed people to take care of all his friends. Following the suggestions of his customers, Tim decided he would hire young, attractive women to help him make the men of St. Pete look great. He knew that if he gave the people the look they wanted, with beautiful ladies giving men the service and quality they deserved, guys would fall in love with the place. Tim knew that men like having their hair styled by lovely women, while watching the games on TV. Because of that, he had seven televisions installed in the shop, playing all kinds of sports.

Tim the Barber is as much a smart businessperson as he is a great barber; Tim understood the needs of his customers. While Tim was training to cut hair, he worked in shops with hours that made it impossible for men to get a trim during the week. They usually closed at 5p.m., leaving most working people only Saturday to get their regular haircuts. What made it worse was the shops would also close at 2 p.m. on Saturday, and be closed all day on Sundays.

Tim the Barber saw shorter hours as terrible inconvenience. He wasn’t going to operate like all the rest. Tim’s Barbershop was there for all his customers and friends. He decided to open during the hours that would be best for the neighborhood. By opening from 8 am to 8 pm, Tim would make sure he was there for anyone who needed him. He has the following of loyal customers to prove it. Tim is not only their barber, but he is also their friend.

Over the years, Tim attended many weddings and parties of customers who became good friends.Tim has also been an important part of St. Pete’s history. In 2008, when the Tampa Bay Rays made it to the World Series, a local news station asked Tim the Barber to appear on their newscast. Everyone at the shop was die-hard Rays fans, so they were thrilled. At that time, Tim was giving a special haircut to fans called “Ray Hawks.” It was a Mohawk spray painted blue, the color of the Tampa Bay Rays. During the series, Tim and his crew worked from 5 am to 9pm. It was great fun for the fans and for Tim. The hard work and enthusiasm attracted the attention of the managers of the St. Pete Pier, who asked Tim to give Ray Hawks at the Pier all day long. Tim and his crew of three women worked until they couldn’t see… about 10pm! That day Tim was so successful at the pier that he appeared on ESPN.  He was known as “The Official Ray Hawk Barber” of Tampa Bay. Finally, Tim the Barber had nationwide exposure! It was also a time where a unique haircut united a whole city… all thanks to Tim the Barber.

The success of Tim the Barber is simple. He believes that every man should be treated special when he walks through the door. It could be a plumber, a janitor or a lawyer—it doesn’t matter to him. When a man looks good, he feels good about himself. It becomes part of his success. That is what is important to Tim the Barber.

Tim is proud of the part he has played in the neighborhood, and in St. Petersburg history. He understands the importance of quality service, something that many people have forgotten today. Tim the Barber says it plain and simple:

“On behalf of Tim’s Barbershop, I would like to thank you for bringing your business to our establishment. You have supported us for 13 years, and I look forward to serving you and your friends for many years to come. We appreciate your business. Take care of yourself and God bless”

—Tim the Barber.