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From The Publisher Matt Selby Few words in the English language inspire such a myriad of emotions as Valentine’s Day. The holiday traditionally associated with love, has some in a romantic mood, and some scratching out their eyeballs. It has new lovers bursting with the opportunity to get corny with gestures, and those who might be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away. I mean, I for one, kind of agree that it’s a sensationalized Hallmark holiday. In my opinion, we should be showing our significant other love and appreciating every day of the year. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for serious romance. It’s also a fun holiday for children who enjoy getting and receiving little notes of affection from their classmates, for parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade Valentines, and for friends to remind each other how much they are valued. I always
enjoyed those giddy moments in class as a kid, wondering if my crush would write me a note that she felt the same way as I did. Alas, that moment never really came for me. Let’s just say grade school helped me develop thick skin. Love is something to be celebrated, no matter who is giving it or receiving it. Love is something that we may struggle to define, and can be found in the most surprising places. The 2016 Valentines day was the hardest one I’ve ever endured. Not to get too personal but I had a dagger stabbed deep into my heart just days before last Valentine’s. I never thought I’d love again, then out of know where, I found the love of my life when I wasn’t expecting it. The funny thing is, she was right in front of me for years. We were both with the wrong people and didn’t realize it at the time. The timing just wasn’t right. We are making up for lost time now and
we’re happier than ever. I will make sure to treat her to a memorable Valentine’s day and I hope you enjoy a special day with your loved ones as well. If you’re feeling like I
was last year, take it from me, the right one will come along and all that heartache will be worth it. Happy Valentine’s day New Tampa!
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If you went out recently and supported a local business on “small business Saturday,” awesome! I hope you had a great
experience and I sincerely hope you continue to spend money locally as much as possible. So many of the great local businesses here in New Tampa deserve your support year round.
Some people think shopping small ends up costing you more than a chain or big company but that’s not true. So many local business owners actually live in this community and are willing to make deals with their neighbors. Our main focus at Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles is to bring the
community something useful and informative while getting people excited about “buying local and shopping small!” When you shop small business you’re not helping a CEO buy a third vacation home. You are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food
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on the table. A “mom and pop” business understands their customers are their shareholders and it’s those customers they strive to make happy. In today’s rough economy, small local businesses are closing their doors on a daily basis, while many big corporate businesses still have the investors and financial backing to pull through. There is nothing wrong with national companies by any means, but by spending our money in locally owned businesses we can help our local economy to flourish instead of decline. When we spend money locally, we contribute to the wellbeing of the entire community. Local businesses build strong vibrant towns, linking neighbors in a web of economic and social relationships. Local ownership
ensures that important decisions are made by people who live within the community and thus, will feel the impact of each decision they make directly. Many local businesses recycle excess revenue by giving back to the community in which they live and work; enriching the area and creating an even better place to live and love. Locally owned and operated businesses also create jobs and sometimes pay even better than the “big guys.” Competition is not a bad thing. A marketplace of many small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and above all, low prices. For example, there are hundreds of restaurants within any given city, some of which operate right next to each other. This is necessary in a thriving economy. Can you imagine if there was only one type of each business in each
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town? It would be a monopoly and the price of a monopolized product would be astronomical! Entrepreneurship is what fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity and serves as a key means for families to move out of a
low paying job and into the middle and upper classes. By spending money locally, we are putting money directly back into the community; therefore supporting your family, your neighbors and your friends.
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Community Calendar & News Briefs
Every Sunday through May 21stClosed Christmas and Easter Sweetwater not only grows or-
ganic vegetables and herbs, we also host a community Farmer’s Market! “Support Local” – we are open to the public on Sundays from noon to 4pm during our harvest season (October 16 to May 21). Double your SNAP Dollars! At the Sweetwater Sunday Market $10 in SNAP dollars buys you up to $20 in Florida-grown Produce at the Sweetwater produce stand and other participating vendor booths where Florida-grown vegetables and fruits are sold. Leashed dogs welcomed. Come check out the farm, listen to great music, have a picnic lunch, shop for local produce and environmentally-friendly products, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy our orchard and gardens. Bring your friends and family! It’s a great way to support local businesses, local/organic agriculture, and our educational and community programs. Finally, we are happy to say that we are one of the best outdoor places to play. More Information Date(s): October 23, 2016 - May
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Real Music Series Busch Gardens’ longest-running concert series returns with live music spanning from the 1950s to today, including soul, blues, country, pop and rock ‘n roll. The Real Music Series kicks off on January 9 and runs through March 4. Concerts are held at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Real Music Series is FREE with park admission. More Information Date(s): January 9, 2017 - March 4, 2017 Hours: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: 10165 McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 https://seaworldparks.com/en/ buschgardens-tampa/events/realmusic-series/
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Tampa Indie Flea The Indie Flea is a curated event meant to showcase the amazing talent within our community. The Flea exists to promote local arts and culture and to engage and empower our community towards positive grassroots growth. At our Flea you will find makers showcasing the best of all things indie, located in the heart of the Tampa Bay Area. Our hand selected vendors feature products ranging from handmade jewelry, letterpress cards, screen printed t-shirts, vintage treasures, up-cycled home goods, dry succulent gardens, artisanal jams, non profit groups and lots of funky. Beyond vendors, you’ll find local food and drink, live music and good vibes.
Plus, it’s family and pet friendly! More Information Date(s): November 20, 2016 March 19, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 1617 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL 33602 http://theindieflea.com/
70th Annual Fiesta Day Join us February 25th, 11am – 6pm for Fiesta Day! La Setima (7th Avenue) will be closed to traffic and filled with music, food, fun, arts & crafts and entertainment for the entire family. This family-friendly, FREE “street festival” celebration commemorates the Cuban, Italian, Spanish, Jewish and German immigrants that settled in Ybor City in the late 1800’s as the cigar factories thrived. Fiesta Day attracts families and people of all ages. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Big Bay Beer Fest Tampa's newest beer festival dedicated to craft beers! The first ever Big Bay Beer Fest will take place Saturday, February 25th, 2017 from 2-5pm (early admission at 1pm) at Raymond James Stadium. This outdoor craft beer festival will feature sampling from over 40 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty food, a silent auction benefiting Healing Heroes, and the fun atmosphere of Raymond James. Visit our website for more details. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL 33607 http://bigbaybeerfest.com/
Once you’ve completed the color run, stay and enjoy the carnival attractions and high energy EDM music that make this a true festival. We have fun for all ages, including jugglers, face painters, balloons, carnival games, LED hoopers, and our famous ‘Inflatable Village’. More Information Date(s): February 25, 2017 Hours: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: 4201 N Dale Mabry highway Tampa, FL 33607 http://colorfunfest5k.com/tampa
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TWENTY ØNE PILØTS – EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW with guest Jon Bellion
Official Site: www.colorfunfest5k.com/tampa Prepare for some heart-pumping excitement when you join us for the Color Fun Fest 5K, a non profit day & night color run! Wear your whitest running clothes and get ready to be showered with over 10,000 pounds of color as you navigate the 1.6 mile course. You have the option of running the course once, twice, or even three times to show off your athletic prowess. Choose between the day or neon night time version, in which all color glows brightly under industrial strength blacklights! Kids 12 & Under run for free, so bring the whole crew!
Twenty One Pilots is a duo from Columbus, Ohio made up of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. They released two self-released albums, “Twenty One Pilots” in 2009 and “Regional at Best” in 2011 before signing with Fueled by Ramen in 2012. Twenty One Pilots – who only just returned home from show stopping performances at Lolla South America in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina – have received a number of major awards nominations in recent weeks, including four nods for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards: “Top Duo/Group,” “Top Rock Artist,” “Top Rock Album (for “BLURRYFACE”),” and “Top Rock Song” (for “Stressed Out”). More Information Date(s): February 28, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Admission: $35.75 - $45.75 Location: 401 Channelside Dr Tampa, FL 33602 http://sptimesforum.com
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We finished 2016 strong with volunteer opportunities, locally and internationally, serving Feeding Tampa Bay, Keeping Tampa Bay Beautiful, Children’s Cancer Center, Alzheimers Association, First Responders, The Legacy @ Highwoods Preserves, Palm Terrace Assisted Living, Joshua House and Hope Lodge. Internationally, we made Christmas special for 11 families in ElSalvador, supplying them with baskets filled with basic food staples, toiletries and toys. GFWC-WCNT contiues to grow! We started 2017 with 28 NEW members!! We are SO excited to partner with The Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay. At our January meeting, we provided them with items from their Urgent Needs list to fill their pantry. For 36 years, the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay has been helping children with challenging medical needs and their families stay close together during difficult times. A group of us also
prepared a full course meal for all guests who are currently staying at the house. A family can be there from 1 day to months. We also prepared Valentine Cards for our local veterans at The James A Hayley VA Hospital. We will be sponsoring Bingo at the VA Hospital on Feb. 15, 2017. You are invited to join us! GFWC-WCNT is a volunteer/service organization and a great way to get involved in our community, have fun and make new friendships. Please check out our website at gfwcwomansclubnewtampa.com or Facebook page – GFWC Woman’s Club of New Tampa. For membership, contact us at womansclubnewtampa@gmail.com. We meet on the 3rd Wed of each month at the New Tampa Regional Library on Cross Creek , 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Submitted by Debbie Ferri, PR/Communications
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More Space Place Can Help You Keep Your Resolutions to Get Organized! Want to get better organized or find more space in 2017? More Space Place can help you do it. As America’s foremost space-saving and organizational retailer, they offer a huge selection of furniture and accessory options, including wall beds, customized closets, garage organization, pantry, laundry, entertainment centers and much, much more. These options can offer design solutions that can turn any room into a magnificent, multipurpose masterpiece that fully utilizes all of the space in the room. More Space Place has three stores in the Tampa Bay area and are part of a national chain with more than 40 stores that are locally owned and operated by members of the communities in which they service. The Tampa Bay showrooms / Design Centers are conveniently located in Palm Harbor, Lutz, and St. Petersburg and are staffed with talented experienced designers who can help you solve even the most difficult organizational or storage need. A short visit to one of the showrooms will allow you to see the quality and the endless options for designs. Custom Design for Your Space: At More Space Place everything is custom designed for you, your home, and your needs. The design options
include materials, colors and finishes as well as styling including traditional, transitional or contemporary options. With the help of their talented designers you can create the perfect solution that fits your taste and lifestyle. Custom Closets: Pull out racks, sliding mirrors, handy hooks, decorative storage boxes, and baskets – these are just a few of the custom accessories More Space Place offers to add to your closet that will make your closet more accessible and more functional. The closet systems from More Space Place are designed specifically to custom fit the needs of the user through both creative design and the highly useful accessories. “We are very pleased with the closet design and installation from More Space Place. The design is perfect for us and we were very impressed by the installer and designer who worked with us,” said Kelly and Jill M. “They delivered on time, on budget, and exceeded our expectations. We look forward to working with them in the future with a garage design and some other closet and pantry work.” At More Space Place, they offer both wall-hung and floor-based systems in composite, all wood or a combination of materials and you can easily adjust all of the shelves and hanging rods in your custom closet, so
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when your needs change, you can adapt easily. Custom Closets aren’t just for clothes either – think about how much smoother your life would be with a well-organized pantry, craft closet, or laundry area. Murphy Beds: More Space Place is America’s #1 Murphy bed retailer and for good reason – they offer America’s largest selection of comfortable wall beds. These are available in a wide variety of design options that can fit perfectly with your home and lifestyle. When the bed is up it offers additional space in a room offering the opportunity for a duel purpose room, which can mean extra play space. Murphy Beds make home offices or hobby rooms highly
functional spaces. The beds available at More Space Place are offered in a variety of colors, finishes and styling options, and there is a large selection of accompanying cabinetry. Check out the video of the many Murphy Bed options and how easily they blend in and work at www.MoreSpacePlace.com. “I had a wall bed installed in my home and I absolutely love it,” said Linda I. “The contemporary style is a perfect match for my home. Not only is the bed a beautiful piece of furniture, the mattress is extremely comfortable as well.” More Space Place offers a full range of Serta mattresses that are designed specifically for wall bed use.
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These mattresses offer the famous comfort of Serta mattresses but also provide the durability of standing on its side while it is stored. Numerous comfort options from extra firm to luxury plush as well as Memory foam options are available. Garage Systems: With a little help and redesign from the professionals at More Space Place, your garage can become an area you’ll be proud to show off and one where you’ll be able to find the tools, decorations, or outdoor gear you’re looking for quickly, instead of spending precious free time searching through boxes and stacks of household items. More Space Place offers an extensive selection of customized
garage organization systems, including garage storage racks and specialized hanging garage wall cabinets. The floor-mounted systems are available in many standard depths and heights and the wall-hung systems can be adjusted to fit any height. More Space Place uses top-of-the-line materials that will not warp or sag so your garage will stay organized and attractive for many years to come. Kitchen, Home Office, Entertainment Centers: More Space Place can custom design storage solutions for any room in your home. Using their expertise in design and organization, they can help you create a gourmet kitchen, a home office that can work as hard as you do, or an entertainment center that can be
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adjusted to accommodate TVs as they continue to become larger. And, if you have open living areas, More Space Place can help you seamlessly blend cabinetry from area to area. “We are very pleased with our home office installation,” said Andrew and Connie. “From your customized design, the quality of the cabinetry, and the workmanship of your installer, who turned our room into a multifunctional room that I am sure we will enjoy for many years.” Whether your budget is large or small, More Space Place has plenty of furniture and space-saving solutions. They will work with you every step of the way to create your one-of-a-kind solution that will do what you need it to do. Their CAD-based, 3D software programs allow you to see your new space design before you make a final decision. Give them a call or schedule an appointment today to find out how they can design a custom space for you. More Space Place Design has 3 conveniently located showrooms: in Palm Harbor at 33136 U.S. 19,
phone (727) 773-9888, in St Petersburg at 10722 Gandy Blvd. North, phone (727) 507-9799 and in Lutz at 23114 State Road 54, phone (813) 935-8432. Hours for all locations are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with additional hours available by appointment. They are closed on Sun. Visit www.MoreSpacePlace.com for more information or to see pictures and videos.
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