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Win Tampa Bay Rays Tickets!!!
By Matt Selby April has been a very exciting time of the year for my family and me; not only because our hometown team the Tampa Bay Rays kick off their season, but also because for the third year in a row the Rays have reached out to our company for a “visibility campaign” partnership.
WIN TICKETS! Part of our deal with the Rays includes six press level season tickets. Even though we have a bunch of family and friends in this area we’ve decided to give away many of our prime press level tickets to our valued readers to show how much we appreciate you. Each month, starting in May and ending in September, we will give away multiple press level (sec. 204)
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Rays’ tickets to seven lucky winners a month. Two Grand Prize winners per month will receive six tickets and two parking passes. Two 1st Runner Up winners will get four tickets and one parking pass, and three 2nd Runner Up winners will have fun at the ball park with two tickets and a parking pass. This contest will be a lot of fun and we are really happy to give back to our readers. You make
what we do possible, plain and simple. We wish we could make every entry a winner. Enter online at www.NNLFlorida.com/Rays.
Good luck!
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala Sat. May 7th, 6 PM-11 PM at the Hilton Downtown Tampa 211 N Tampa St., Tampa FL 33602— The Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale Gala is the culmination of a 10 week fundraising competition. Tampa Bay business leaders compete for the titles of Man & Woman of the Year. Campaigning begins February 24, 2016 and ends May 7, 2016. The funds raised through the Man & Woman competition are used to provide free educational materials, support programs, events, and ensure access to treatment. For More Information, visit www.mwoy.org/sun/ Florida’s First People Wed. May 4th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Jan Klaminis Platt Regional Library 3910 S. Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33611 Join a docent from the Tampa Bay History Center and learn how Florida’s first people lived, the prehistoric animals they shared the land with, and what the climate was like
back then. Presented in Partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center. For more information contact Matthew Deihl, Librarian at 813-2733652. Public Meeting Notice - Hyde Park Redesign Thurs. May 5th from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Kate Jackson Community Center 821 S. Rome Ave, Tampa, FL 33606— The City of Tampa invites you to attend an upcoming Public Meeting for the redesign of Hyde Park. Our goal is to receive your ideas and input prior to design. At the meeting, City staff will present the programming and athletic needs for the park space, guide the discussion and collect citizen input for the park’s redesign. For more information, please contact Laurie Potier-Brown, Project Manager, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, (813) 274-5137. Tessellations Fri. May 13th from 3 PM - 5 PM at the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional
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Library Brent Thorlton, from the City of Tampa’s Ybor Art Studio, will teach how to create tessellations in the manner of M.C. Escher. A tessellation is created when a shape is repeated continuously over a flat surface without any gaps or overlaps. Limit 20. Registration Required Funded by the Friends of the Jan Platt Library. For more information, contact Matthew Deihl, Librarian 813-273-3652. 11th Annual Taste of South Tampa presented by Older, Lundy & Alvarez Family Law Sunday May 15th from 1 PM – 4 PM at the Tampa Garden Club on Bayshore Blvd. Enjoy delicious food from various restaurants in the South Tampa area and more: Tickets now on sale at www.tasteofsouthtampa2016.brownpapertickets.com A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales to benefit Metropolitan Ministries. The ticket price is all inclusive and includes: Unlimited food and beverage samples, live entertainment, access to activities in the Kids Zone, give-aways from sponsors, opportunity to win prizes by participating in the canned food drive and voting for the “Best of South Tampa” awards. VIP Tickets Include: Access to Indoor & Air Conditioned Space, Swag Bag, Additional Food Options, Upgraded Beverage Selection, Entertainment and more! PRE-SALE PRICES (end at mid-night 5/13/16) • STCOC Members @ $25.00 (code required) • STCOC VIP @ $50.00 (code required) •General Admission @ $40.00 • VIP @ $80.00 •Under 21, Seniors (over 65) and Military @ $30.00 • 10 and Under are FREE *** Ticket price includes unlimited food and drink samples, live entertainment, & give-aways *** DAY OF PRICES (If Available): • General Admission @ $50.00 • VIP @ $90.00 • Under 21, Seniors (over 65) and Military @ $30.00 •10 and Under are FREE • To participate as a SPONSOR, a RESTAURANT or to showcase your
WINE, BEER OR SPIRITS, call (813) 637-0156 or email events@southtampachamber.org.
Connecting South Tampa with The Tampa Club Tues. May 24th from 5:30 PM – 7 PM at The Tampa Club 101 East Kennedy Blvd. (Bank of America Building) Tampa, FL 33602 Join the South Tampa Chamber for a networking event with The Tampa Club. Connecting South Tampa is held monthly at a different South Tampa Chamber member business, allowing the host to showcase their products or services.Business professionals and community members are invited to CONNECT with each other in a relaxed setting after work. Free for STCOC Members. Guests @ $10. Networking Lunch Fri. May 27th from 12 PM – 1 PM at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa, FL 33607 Expand your network over great food and great conversation which is the best way to make business happen. Join me and other business professionals for lunch the last Friday, of every month, 12:00PM to 1:00PM at the Doubletree by Hilton - Tampa Airport Westshore. No hidden agenda. No extra fees. Just a nice casual lunch at a table of four with other professional business professionals. This is an opportunity for you to develop your business connections. Exceptions to this date are the months of November and December. Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect! FEEL FREE TO INVITE OTHER “HUNGRY” BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS! RSVP to Carson Bomar at businessbroker@carsonbomar.com VOLUME 2 ISSUE 4
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A Staple South Tampa Restaurant Closes It’s Doors After 81 Years
Early this month, the iconic Colonnade restaurant closed it’s doors for good leaving just a simple note on the door for potential patrons to read explaining the sale. Fans of Colonnade were shocked and left in disbelief as they read their beloved restaurant had been sold to a development group who will be turning the site into luxury waterfront condos. “They had a blackened Grouper that was to die for. My dad will be
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very sad to find out the Colonnade has been sold. My family and I have been coming here for almost a decade,” says Carla Dubis. Even the employees were blindsided by the sale. Some employees had worked there for years and absolutely loved the ownership . One employee, who has decided to remain anonymous, told us they genuinely hope a new location pops up soon because she enjoyed her time as a waitress here very much. She got to
know many of the local residents and the regulars became like family, one couple even invited her to their wedding. The view of the Bay from inside the restaurant was beautiful so as you can imagine, window seats were always in high demand. Now with luxury condominiums going up in the near future the view from inside future residents homes will be of the bay and downtown Tampa. Those kinds of views always come with a
hefty price tag but the developers scored the land from the former restaurant for a mere 6.2 million bucks according to county records. Many of us are sad to see The Colonnade go but at least a number of families will enjoy the chance to live on Bayshore in style. I’m sure the developers who bought the location will do an excellent job in creating a condominium that will make Tampa proud.
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Another Stanley Cup Playoffs For Tampa Bay!
Our Tampa Bay lightning have made the Stanley Cup playoffs yet again with excellent play all around for the entire season despite many key player injuries. Most notably, lightning star Steven Stamkos is out for the playoffs following an April 4th emergency surgery for a blood clot that actually required one of his upper ribs to be removed. Luckily the rest of the team seems to have stepped up in his absence and continued to win games
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even without their Captain on the ice. Reminiscent of last years playoff push, Tyler Johnson has proven to be a Red Wings killer with textbook assists and tenacious play; it’s just beautiful to watch, classic hockey. He has emerged as the number one player the Red Wings want to shut down this post season which has opened the door for excellent play from other Lightning scorers such as Nikita Kucherov. In a recent ESPN interview talking about
Steven Stamkos how Johnson has become the number one threat for the Red Wings he said, “It’s a team game. I’ve been very fortunate that my line has been playing well and everyone is contributing and steps up.”The Red Wings knew the Lightning’s top line of Johnson, Kucherov and Alex Killorn would at-
tack very aggressively this playoff series but I don’t think anyone could predict the astonishing play of Kucherov so early this post season. He’s one heck of a player but most of us Lightning fans are very impressed with how much Koooooooch has taken off in the playoffs. Living up to just about every series between the Lightning and the Red Wings, fights have broken out just about every 2 minutes.The old hockey saying goes, the fans came out for a fight and a game of hockey broke out holds true in this series more than ever. As of today, press date, the Lightning are set to take on the Red Wings for game 5 leading 31. I will be walking across the bridge to Amalie Arena tonight and cheer on our home team. I’m confident we will win and by the time you read this we will be beating up on our next victims in the playoffs! Go Bolts!
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Reinvent Your Home’s Style with Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting By Julie Kanehl Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting, which began and continues as a distribution company for professionals and builders in the area, now offers an awe-inspiring showroom that can help local homeowners completely reinvent their space. Located at 41916 US Highway 19 North in Tarpon Springs, Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting is on top of today’s latest trends. Focusing on an impressive variety of plumbing and lighting options for your home, you can now create the kitchen or bathroom of your dreams. With options to fit every budget and style, Hydrologic can help clients upgrade their bathrooms by choosing from their extensive line of uniquely styled sinks, tubs, showers, faucets, modern toilets, home accents and an amazing selection of lighting to provide just the right kind of ambiance for each room. Hydrologic’s innovative and dazzling products can make you fall in love with your house all over again. From the moment you step inside
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Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting’s massive 11,000-square-foot showroom, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a designer’s dream. Who knew that plumbing and lighting could be this exciting? Oh, but it is! From chandeliers to steam showers, and jetted tubs to farm kitchen sinks, Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting offers products that are functional and beautiful at the same time. While the showroom is remarkable and gives customers the opportunity to really explore the many “vignettes” which show different styles and trends, Showroom Manager Lois Pollock, says, “It’s our customer service that sets us apart. We follow through with our customers and we don’t make promises we can’t keep.” If you’re looking to renovate your bathroom or kitchen, plumbing and lighting can make the largest impact in style and functionality. An affordable and functional luxury, customers no longer simply have to pick from what the big-box stores offer. Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting gives customers a wider range of products to
choose from, from the same basic options you’ll find at the do-it-yourself store, to fixtures that you’d see on TV or in a home décor magazine. Cathy Goodwin, Showroom Consultant, says, “We offer high-end,
state-of-the-art products to homeowners, and our showroom really helps them visualize and imagine what they would look like at home.” You don’t have to break the bank to break the norm, which is amazing.
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You can have a unique faucet that sparks joy in your kitchen or bathroom for just $100, or you can buy something that gives a wow-factor for $3,000. It’s entirely up to you. There’s something for everyone at Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting. Experience, Quality & Style Established in 2010, Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting is a familyowned and operated business that serves the Tampa Bay Area from five
convenient locations: Pinellas Park, Oldsmar, Tampa, Clearwater, and the flagship showroom in Tarpon Springs, which has been open for one year. Offering products from more than a hundred high quality manufacturers, Hydrologic is considered a “Toto Premier Showroom.” If you can dream it, they have it. Ever want to have a mirror that hides a television? They have one. Have you ever wished that your bathroom mirror had the lighting of your small, vanity mir-
ror? They have that too. Ever wonder why the toilet hasn’t evolved? It has! When you go to the showroom, you’ll be enchanted by all of the options. Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting has an experienced and dedicated staff that provides products and options that are top-of-the-line, and made by trusted manufacturers. Whether you’re simply replacing a kitchen faucet or you’re completely upgrading your master bathroom, you can’t go wrong at Hydrologic. When you visit the showroom in Tarpon Springs, Lois, Cathy or Eva, also a Showroom Consultant, will help you discern what products are best for your home’s style, and of course, your budget. Cathy says, “Hydrologic is very price competitive.” Transform Your Home! The right master bathroom can honestly change your life. Imagine coming home from a long day and soaking in an ergonomically correct bathtub that soaks all of your cares away, or stepping into a steam shower that turns all of your worries into a hazy mist. You don’t have to go to some fancy spa in order to experience these kinds of things on a regular basis! You can easily have them in your own home and you will love the choices at Hydrologic. Small changes can make a huge impact on the style of your home.
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Have you thought about the chandelier that hangs over your dining room table lately? What does it say about your home? There are myriads of options at Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting, from traditional to modern styles of lighting, and the lighting in a room can have quite an impact on the feel of the space. How about the lighting in your bathroom? This is where most people get ready in the morning, so ask yourself, does the lighting in your bathroom give off the kind of light you want it to? Does it make you feel like you are ready to get out and face the world? How about in your kitchen? Are you still changing out old recessed canned lighting? It’s time to update your kitchen, and lighting is a dramatic place to start. With lighting, you can get a lot of bang for your buck! If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom or kitchen, start at Hydrologic Plumbing and Lighting, where you’ll feel inspired by the incredible collection of products that are functional, beautiful and luxurious. Hydrologic Plumbing & Lighting Specialties is located at 41916 US Hwy. 19 N in Tarpon Springs. The showroom is open Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Sat. To schedule an appointment, please call 727-565-4700. Log on to www.hydrodc.com for information.
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Cornerstone Pros – Your Trusted Partner for Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Needs By Marcy Sanford Cornerstone Pros has been a trusted name in the area for more than 10 years, consistently receiving the Angie’s List Super Service Award. Now, the company that thousands of homeowners have turned to when they need plumbing and HVAC service has added another feather to their cap by providing electrical services. “Cornerstone Air, Plumbing & Electrical can help homeowners with all their residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical needs,” says owner Dana Spears. “We’ve had really great response to our electrical service. If needed we can send two technicians to a home which is very convenient for homeowners.” Cornerstone Pros is dedicated to helping make your home a safe and comfortable environment. Dana says that Cornerstone’s certified technicians are trained to expertly handle any HVAC need in your home, from repairs to installing new units, as well
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as plumbing and electrical. Cornerstone Pros does everything possible to complete your project on budget and on time. Time for a HVAC System Check-Up Summer’s consistently hot days are right around the corner and Dana says now is a great time to get a HVAC system check-up and clean-up to insure that your home stays pleasantly cool during the upcoming 90degree days. A properly functioning HVAC system not only keeps you cool on hot, summer days but it can also save you money on your energy bills and prolong the life of your unit. Cornerstone Pros customer Glenn A. says, “I can see why Cornerstone has such high ratings. I purchased the $49 coupon and scheduled an appointment. Scott J. was the tech who arrived. He was professional, polite, and very knowledgeable. He performed a thorough inspection of my heat pump and provided a receipt showing all readings and
specifics of what he did. Not only was this informative for me, but it provides a record for any future visits - and I will call them for any future issues.” Right now is a great time to schedule your system’s spring checkup and clean up because Cornerstone Pros is offering a special for only $39.95. If you do find yourself with an AC unit on the fritz, Cornerstone Pros’ skilled technicians are there for
you 24-hours a day whenever you need help. Cornerstone Pros services all brands and is always happy to provide you with a free estimate on installations or a second opinion on repairs. They make it a point to get to emergency calls within the same day so that you can get back to living your life. Cornerstone Pros Plumbing Services It isn’t just the HVAC repairs and
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installation services that keep Cornerstone Pros’ customers happy. Another reason that Cornerstone Air, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical is the highest rated service provider in the fourcounty area is their honest, reliable plumbing service. “The service from Cornerstone Dana & James Spears, pictured above and with their was perfect,” says Di- family, and Cornerstone Pros’ expert team (far left) anne P. “There was an issue with one of Cornerstone Pros can even perthe faucet parts and the plumber from form a home safety inspection if you Cornerstone took the time to call the are buying a new home or if you live manufacturer about the warranty. He in an older home. even showed me how to put it in. He Thanks to hard work and dependwent over, above, and beyond.” able, friendly and honest service, Cornerstone Pros has become the area’s Now Offering Electrical Services top choice to call for heating, air, Cornerstone Pros’ customers love plumbing, and electrical issues. From that the trusted and reliable company renovations and new equipment instalnow provides electrical service, too! lations to emergency repairs or service Cornerstone Pros’ client Michelle check-ups, their team of certified techN. states, “Cornerstone was very renicians and plumbing specialists blend sponsive, professional, and knowledge- innovation with old-school values to able. I had an extensive amount of deliver 100-percent satisfaction. work that needed to be done in my Born and raised in the area, it is home that included replacing the important to Dana that Cornerstone breaker box, repairing outlets, inPros is known as a company that her stalling a ceiling fan, and replacing the community can trust. The family water heater. The price they quoted owned business prides itself on hiring me was reasonable and fair for the the best local technicians and customer amount of work done and the service service professionals available. She and techs that came out to my home were her husband, James Spears, also supterrific. They knew exactly what they port local charities and schools. were doing, completed the work in For honesty, reliability, and less than half a day, and were very expertise, give Cornerstone Pros a pleasant and friendly. I like Cornercall today at (813) 949-4445. To stone because they offer not only elec- find more information about the trical repair, but plumbing and HVAC specials and services they provide, services as well. I would not hesitate log on to CornerstonePros.com. to recommend them and plan to use them again for future work.” A few of the electrical services that Cornerstone Pros now offers: • Adding or replacing lighting and fixtures • Adding or replacing landscape lighting • Installing LED – energy efficient lighting • Home safety inspections • Adding or replacing ceiling fans • Installing cables for cameras
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Children’s Board Grant Funds New Programs For Sixth & Seventh Graders at Centre For Girls It’s full S.T.E.A.M. ahead for sixth and seventh graders at The Centre for Girls at 105 W. Sligh Ave., thanks to a two-year grant award totaling $309,000 from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Kelley Parris, Executive Director of The Children’s Board said: “For more than a year, the Children's Board has been collecting community feedback, data, and anecdotal information to develop strategies to make investments that lead to positive outcomes for children in Hillsborough County. Our findings yielded considerable concerns especially as it related to lack of available out of school time activities. In fact, in 2014, only 8.92% of Hillsborough County children were enrolled in after school programs. The Children’s Board is pleased to provide funding for this program and increase availability of positive out of school time activities.” Ann W. Madsen, Executive Director of the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, which operates The Centre for Girls said: “The grant makes it possible to broaden our arts and en-
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richment programs for sixth and seventh graders to provide fun-infused programming especially designed for them. Through an innovative method of arts-integrated tutoring, we will use the arts to help girls improve reading and writing skills.” Centre for Girls Director Gabrielle Perham explained: “Our program is based on an evidencebased model which incorporates visual arts, drama, dance and music. Babysitting classes and water/home/fire safety classes will also be offered. “Our goal is to provide programs that teach skills to help girls develop a healthy understanding of themselves, others and the larger world. Providing a safe, vibrant learning space – especially for middle school girls – gives parents peace of mind. Parents will find us to be partners committed to their children’s healthy development both in and out of school.” The middle schoolers will be able to participate in Girls Glow, a 10-week series promoting healthy body image and self esteem. It is designed to approach middle school girls on their
own turf on topics such as self image, fashion, peer and societal pressures – and equip them with critical thinking and self-empowerment skills. Perham said: “Our girls have helped to shape the series, and we have commitments to “export” Girls GLOW to other child-centered organizations, eager to host the series for their girls.” A newly launched state-of-the-art Cyber Lab will help girls improve their digital skills through digital classes, robotics and regular arts-based after school activities. The Centre for Girls is a program of The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women and has built in new resources for parents as well. Counseling and Wellness and Employment Services programs will offer services to parents and families onsite during times when the facility is not being used by girls. Clinical counseling services in English or Spanish will be available for adults, couples, children and teens, and families. The Centre has licensed, Master’s-level counselors
who address issues of healthy family relationships, barriers to child academic achievement or to adult employment success, and stressors producing anxiety or depression. Workshops in Nurturing Parenting, Parent-Child Communication, Tips for Raising Teens, Anger Management for Tweens, and wellness workshops will be offered quarterly. In addition, The Centre for Women’s Employment Services staff will provide on-site job skills assessment and development, job search and placement assistance, and case management to remove barriers to sustained employment. These services will be open to all. For information about The Centre for Girls, call (813) 2313404 or visit thecentreforgirls.org.
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