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First of all, I hope that all of you and your loved ones stayed safe during the Hurricane Irma. My husband Matt Selby, my mother and I, drove to Gainesville after being told to evacuate from Hillsborough County Zone “A.” We did have friends and family in other areas of Tampa Bay kindly offering their homes to us, but I convinced my husband to drive us up north, after several news stations made me panic and want to drive somewhere “safer.” This experience definitely taught me a lot, and I am glad that the damage was not nearly as catastrophic as it was expected. In Tampa Bay we got lucky! Even though I cannot say the same about other areas of Florida, which are still without power and thousands of Floridians were left without homes. I learned the value of staying calm, because panicking and stressing does not help anyone, I learned the value of having generators on standby, the value of canned goods and clean water, the value of living in a solid concrete home, the value of knowing the rules of the road at intersections without power, and the value of surrounding yourself with family, good friends and caring neighbors. In this type of situation, it is good knowing that you could knock on the house next door knowing you will be greeted with a smile and offered a place to sleep, a bottle of water and even a hot meal (or protein bar) if you are hungry. I must admit... I am far from being a social butterfly. I am kind of shy and reserved, and always try my best to stay out of other people’s business. So when I was walking around my complex on Harbor Island in the midst of the evacuation, I was shocked and definitely pleased that so many of my neighbors walked up to me to make sure I had a safe place to stay. It warmed my heart, and it made me want to make an effort to say “Good morning Cindy how are your kids?” whenever I see her walking to her car every morning, or “Hi Pete, how is work going?” when I see him walking his dog in the nearby park. It definitely takes a village. Even though what is happening all around the world is pretty disheartening, and it makes you question your faith in God and in humanity, especially when you see news about looters
taking merchandise from closed businesses in the middle of the storm, you have to still have faith. Faith that “this too shall pass,” and we will rebuild and we will get out this stronger than before, as long as we do it together. As long as we help one another, no matter their race, religion or social status. And even though news about people leaving their pets behind broke my heart, hundreds of beautiful stories keep emerging every day since the storm, stories that will warm your heart and make you believe that not all is lost. That there are still good caring people out there willing to step up and help those in need. Multiple businesses that advertise with us have selfishly offered free food, supplies, shelter and incredible discounts on their services for those needing anything from clothing and groceries to tree removal services and debris removal, etc. It is in times like these, that we as a community need to stick together. In my country, Venezuela, which is currently also going through a lot, we have a saying that goes “En La Union Esta La Fuerza,” which means; “The strength is in the joining.” The joining of the families, friends, neighbors, the joining of our Tampa Bay community, the joining of every one of us in our beautiful state of Florida, the joining of this entire country, to help those who need it most. Our sunshine state needs us, our country needs us, Puerto Rico needs us, Mexico needs us. If there is anything you can do to help those in need, please do. Here at Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles we are currently organizing a big drive, and donating supplies to different affected areas. If you want to donate food, water or clothing, please email me directly at carla@nnlflorida.com and we’ll make sure your donations go where they are needed the most. Prayers without action means nothing. Faith without works is dead. “You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayers work.” Pope Francis.
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Reflections on a Wesley Chapel Rotary team trip to Honduras
By Eric Johnson
Hiking through the mountain hills on a very small path. Drips of sweat draining down my face. Stopping to catch my breath….. Entering through a small door into a mud hut… mud floors. Why am I coming up on my 8th trip to Honduras?
Children. Hope. Life.
Children not dying from sickness caused by water. Fathers able to work more to provide for their families. Mothers taking care of their homes. A bit dramatic? Well no… just real. Very real. And for the people of Trojes Honduras…a daily reality. As Americans, it’s so difficult for us to realize life without clean water. We take for granted that we can wake up and brush our teeth. That we can turn on the faucet and fill our cups with water that will not cause us to become sick or even worse, be the death of our child. Even for me, after 7 trips to help the people of Trojes, I still take water for granted but I’ve realized that water is essential for life. The great news is that there is hope! There are thousands of families in the communities around Trojes that do not have to live with unsafe water and sanitation conditions anymore because of Pure Water for the World (PWW) and the commitment made to the Honduran people. This is all done one filter, one latrine, one wash-station at a time. One child, one family, one school at a time. Some of my most precious memories I have are from spending time with the children in their homes before we begin installing the water filters. I’m reminded of why I’m there when I kneel down, look into their beautiful eyes and see them smile. I’m sure it’s funny to them how I try to communicate in my broken Spanish….or Spanglish, because I usually get a bunch of giggles from them. The mothers take so much pride in their homes. Painting the walls, sweeping the dirt floors and welcoming us in like they have been waiting for us for years. The community all comes together to see and watch as we begin the process of installing the filters. It’s amazing how many people can fit inside a small kitchen or living space as we work with the smell of wood burning on the clay oven. The process for installing the water filter takes about 45 minutes. Washing the small stones and layering them largest to smallest so as the contaminated water flows through it begins the process of purification. Getting the flow of water right out of the filter is the most important part. Too fast of a flow and the water is not purified. I love that installing a simple water filter changes the lives of a family so much.
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So now imagine your children going to a school with no bathrooms or sinks to wash their hands in. Just a simple, open air block structure. No electricity. No running water… can’t imagine it can you. Thousands of children attend schools like this in Trojes. When they need to go to the bathroom, they run outside the school to the side of the mountain. Washing hands is not even really heard of and so you can imagine how the bacteria and disease spreads throughout the schools. This is why PWW has implemented it’s program to build latrines and wash stations at every school in the Trojes region. Along with the building of latrine comes hygiene education. I’ve been in the schools when the PWW representative holds up their hands to show the children how to wash and scrub each finger. This is all part of the amazing change that PWW is making. A typical trip to Trojes involves 2 days of installing water filters, 1 day of building a latrine and 1 day of handing out de-worming medicines in a community. Water filter days are a little tough with all the hiking through the mountains. Latrine day can be a bit exhausting with all the mixing of cement and making the forms. But at the end of each day, when you are finished, and all the teams come together to tell their stories, you realize that you are there for a purpose. My Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel, is an amazing club! A group of community servants that come together to make a difference! I love the passion that we have, not only for the Wesley Chapel community, but for the World. In the past 6 years, almost 30 of our club members have given of themselves and served the wonderful families in Trojes. It’s not an easy trip. It’s full of adventure, sweat and tears, but the feeling you have when you return…is… well… unforgettable. Another word would be life-changing. Why? Because when you go on a trip to a third world country, you are given an amazing opportunity to see humanity in a different light. To see a different way of living. To come back to America and count your blessings. But I think Khalil Gibran says it best, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” How can you give of yourself today? www.wcrotary.com
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The Man Cave Warehouse – The Game Room Starts Here! By Kim Thomas
The Man Cave Warehouse, located at 8811 an employee whose hard work and knowledge
North Gunn Highway in Odessa, is the perfect place to shop for “Man Cave” furnishings, but this gal thinks the sign also should read “She Shed,” because there is something for everyone here! The store may be housed inside a huge “manly” warehouse, but inside it is gorgeous with hundreds of chandeliers and lighting fixtures (both indoor and outdoor) on display and wall-to-wall fun throughout the 5,000-sq.ft. showroom, with everything you need to complete a game room that will bring years of entertainment! If you are considering adding a game room to your home or updating from the ping-pong table, then get over to The Man Cave Warehouse. Family owned and operated by the Klopf family since they opened the store in 1999, The Man Cave Warehouse delivers and sets up all over the state of Florida. “My son’s store may well be the largest in the Southeast United States,” said Al Klopf, Sr., who is semiretired but still works part-time at The Man Cave Warehouse in Odessa. It is possible to meet three generations of the Klopf family at the family-ran business. Al Klopf Jr. and his wife Jeroline own and oversee operations at the Odessa location, and their sons Carson, Cody and Canyon have grown up learning the business and helping customers. Candy is
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“We sell quality products at a great price and provide the best, personalized service in the industry,” says Al Jr. “We want to earn your business.”
you are looking for. Some brands offered include Legacy Billiards, Presidential Billiards, Olhausen Billards, California House, Outdoor Billiards and Excaliber Billiards. Legacy Billiards has awarded The Man Cave Warehouse with its “Diamond Dealer” award for the past five years and running. There are gaming tables of every kind, including multipurpose dining/billiards tables that enable homeowners to transform their elegant dining room into an elegant billiards room, or if you’d prefer a dining/poker/craps table, you’ll find it at The Man Cave Warehouse!
Canyon is the youngest of the Klopf clan, but this kid knows his family’s business! Canyon’s enthusiasm was genuine as he pointed out the cool hidden features that many of the billiards tables and game room furnishings have – like the benches for the dining/billiards tables that provide storage for cues and racks and the billiards tables with hidden storage underneath for everything needed for the game, keeping your living space uncluttered.
In addition to carrying the finest billiards tables in the world, The Man Cave Warehouse offers indoor and outdoor lighting, bars and barstools, high-end ceiling fans and custom fans, dart boards and accessories, and décor for your game room. Bar signs run the gamut from neon, to classic, funny, and sports themed. The store is stocked for fun times! Al Sr. showed me the first all-electronic pinball machine, which boasts 426 different games!
First walking in to The Man Cave Warehouse, my eye was drawn to a pool table that was rustic, yet modern. Looking around, I realized there were three or four tables in that style alone. If your taste leans more classic or ornate, The Man Cave Warehouse has what
The Man Cave Warehouse Earns Five Star Reviews
are valued by the family and their customers. Al and Jeroline’s oldest son Carson is now the owner/operator of The Man Cave Warehouse in Orlando, which features a 3,000-sq.-ft. showroom. If you are looking for quality, white glove delivery and competitive prices, The Man Cave Warehouse is the place to shop.
Five star reviews are plentiful for The Man Cave Warehouse, and the excellent selection is another bonus! Whether you want to decorate
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a game room with the finest new furnishings offered worldwide or would like to spend less and purchase a slightly used, quality table, be sure to visit The Man Cave Warehouse. Customer Dave Rose shares his five-star review, “Great selection of new and used pool tables. I purchased a used table, and they made sure it was in top shape. Brendan delivered and installed the table, including new felt, and he is clearly an expert at what he does. The table is perfect. The store has a great selection of “man cave” supplies... pretty much everything you need for billiards, darts, arcade games, furniture, lights, and lots of other great stuff. Prices seem competitive as well. Basically, good quality for a good price, and great service.” Steven Fisher, another customers that gives The Man Cave Warehouse a five star review, states, “First rate all the way! We furnished an entire billiard room and could not be happier. Everything looks awesome. The staff was very patient and helped us select all our custom pieces. Delivery was white glove all the way. We also came back and got a video game.”
Game Rooms Create Fun Times and Great Memories
The Klopf family knows that playing pool, throwing darts, gathering at the card table is more than just fun and games; it’s a way to build personal skill, challenge your buddies, and most importantly, to bond with family and friends. Some of my favorite memories of visiting my grandparents were playing pool on Granddaddy Pat’s pool table. That pool table moved with him from Dover (near Plant City) to Apalachicola, and was a staple throughout my childhood into my adult years. During the happiest of times and the saddest, inevitably a game of pool would pull everyone together, either because we had our turn at playing or picked a side to root for. If you can create a game room for your family, it will pay you back in spades with good times! The Man Cave Warehouse is located at 8811 N. Gunn Hwy. in Odessa and is open from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, and from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Please call 813792-9256 or log on to www.themancavewarehouse.com for more information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
NEW TAMPA Friday, Saturday & Halloween Cruise Times: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 & 11:00 PM Sunday & Thursday Cruise Times: 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 Includes: – Boarding Photo available for purchase – Beer and wine available for purchase on board Date(s): October 6, 2017 - October 29, 2017 Hours: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Location: 603 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.piratewatertaxi.com/river-of-frights/
filled with interactive theatrical experiences , and a scheduled invitation to one of the four different Release Rooms. Date(s): October 13, 2017 - October 28, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Admission: $100 Location: 611 N Franklin St Tampa, FL 33602 http://elegantfear.com/about/
Howl-O-Scream For 19 select nights, the scares are everywhere at Howl-O-Scream® 2017. Designed to terrify, Busch Gardens’ haunted houses will return with a vengeance, but the scares don’t stop there. Unspeakable frights live around every dark corner and even Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides are overrun with creatures riding alongside brave, thrill-seeking guests. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in, you’re all in.
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Spooky Safari Kids’ Weekend
Hours: 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM Location: 10165 N McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/howl-oscream/
Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street® friends are hosting a party just for kids! Bert and Ernie guide the way during Spooky Safari weekend on Oct. 21 and 22. Embark on a kid-friendly scavenger hunt, meet some of Busch Gardens’ animal ambassadors and make safari-inspired Halloween crafts. Kids can also enjoy trick-or-treating, fall festival games, a hay bale maze and character parades led by Bert and Ernie.
Tampa Bay Burger Week The time has come to celebrate one of life’s greatest offerings—BURGERS! Creative Loafing is bringing back Tampa Bay Burger Week: exclusively-priced $7 burger specials from dozens of Tampa Bay’s tastiest restaurants from October 19th through October 29th.
River of Frights Stay close to your fearless captain on this journey to uncover the dark secrets hidden amongst the waterways of Tampa. Travel along the shadow haunted passes filled with the sights and sounds of the betrayed and undead. Brave your way through unexpected terrors lurking on the river, including live, interactive entertainment. River of Frights is an intense adventure and chilling cruise experience! Book your tickets in advance to ensure availability! $25.00 (plus tax) Thursday & Sunday $35.00 (plus tax) Friday & Saturday Boarding Time: 5-10 minutes prior to Departure Cruise Length: 40 minutes’
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Date(s): October 21, 2017 - October 22, 2017 Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location: 10165 N McKinley Dr Tampa, FL 33612 https://buschgardens.com/tampa
Date(s): October 19, 2017 - October 29, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Vault of Souls The Exchange National Bank opened in 1923 to protect the worldly possessions of Tampa’s High Society. Shortly after opening, the bank began offering protection for their clients in the afterlife as well. “The Vault of Souls” was created. This paranormal purgatory was constructed in the basement of the bank and became the safe haven for carefully selected individuals. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? A reservation includes complimentary valet parking, access to 2 very different themed lounges, each
Tampa Bay Wing Fling Purchase grilled, fried, dry, saucy or smoked wings from more than 15 wing joints at this festival with live music, beer, bourbon drinks, and games. Date(s): October 21, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Admission: GA $10, 12 & younger free Location: 600 N Ashley Dr Tampa, FL 33602
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Bar Crawl Charity Classic Scavenger Hunt Round up your team (max 6) or join as an individual Crawler and participate in the Centre Club Scavenger Hunt! This event combines solving fun riddles, exploring Downtown Tampa, having a great time and enjoying a cold beverage or two along the way.
its roots and bringing together thousands of Tampa Bay’s most haunted souls to “Party With A Purpose”. Date(s): October 27, 2017 Hours: 8:00 PM - 3:00 AM Location: 2010 Republica de Cuba (14th Ave), Corner of Palm Ave & 14th St. Tampa, FL 33602 http://www.13uglymen.com
RSVP Today: https://classic.als.net/register/?id=2390 (prices will increase)
GUPPYWEEN
This Scavenger Hunt is Centre Club Tampa’s contribution to a global ClubCorp Initiative called Charity Classic. Net proceeds raised during this event and all Charity Classic events will be allocated evenly to 3 nonprofits
It’s going to be a spooktacular time at Guppyween where kids can trick or treat throughout the Aquarium. We’ll have family-friendly entertainment and a sea of candy in a safe setting. All Aquarium exhibits, including our new outdoor plaza tiki bar and Splash Pad, will be open.
ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: 1. Brunch and after party at the Centre Club 2. Discounted food/drink specials at participating venues Downtown Tampa 3. More than 15 scavenger riddles and map 4. The opportunity to win some awesome prizes
October 28th & 29th / 1-5 p.m.
Repticon Tampa Reptile & Exotic Animal Show Repticon Tampa is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Admission: Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, Under 5 - Free Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets Date(s): November 4, 2017 - November 5, 2017 Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: 4800 N US Highway 301 Tampa, FL 33610 http://repticon.com/florida/tampa/
Date(s): October 22, 2017 Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: 123 S. Westshore Blvd. | 8th Floor Tampa, FL 33609
Fall Out Boy in Tampa November 5, 2017 @ 7:00 PM 401 Channelside Drive Tampa, Florida 33602
On Your Feet! From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Date(s): October 24, 2017 - October 29, 2017 Hours: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Place Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Pig Jig 2017 What began as a backyard BBQ has grown into the Tampa Pig Jig on the River, a waterfront blowout with great bands, delicious food, fun games, and more than 6,000 attendees last year. Over the past 6 years, the Pig Jig event has raised over $2,000,000 with all proceeds benefiting NephCure Kidney International. Our goal for this year alone is to raise $1,000,000! Help us ‘Cue Up a Cure for FSGS! Date(s): October 28, 2017 Hours: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Admission: FREE to attend Location: 600 N Ashley Dr Tampa, FL 33602
13 Ugly Men Presents 20th Annual Halloween Party - Proceeds benefiting
The Junior League of Tampa Holiday Gift Market - Celebrating 91 Years of The Junior League of Tampa Shopping for a cause has never been better. The Holiday Gift Market Presented by Publix is the League’s largest fundraising event. The newly expanded event features over 160 merchants, with more than 60 who are new this year. The Junior League of Tampa commits 100% of the event net proceeds to fund our programs and community projects in the areas of education and child welfare. WHEN: Thursday, November 9th –PREVIEW PARTY: 7 pm to 10 pm (open to public with purchase of event ticket) Friday, November 10th - 9 am to 8 pm Saturday, November 11th - 9 am to 6 pm Sunday, November 12th - 9 am to 3 pm
Redefining Refuge.
WHERE: Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall & Entertainment Hall 4800 US Highway 301 N., Tampa, FL 33610
A massive outdoor area with a stage, light show and DJ’s will set the back drop for this epic event. Step inside to 3 floors of entertainment including plenty of new tricks and treats taking Halloween back to
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TBMG’s FALL FESTIVAL @ Tampa Premium Outlets October 29, 2017 / 12:00pm - 6:00pm 2300 Grand Cypress DR. Lutz, FL 33559 Pumpkin Patch - Hay Rides - Live Music - Costumes Welcome - Swag Bags - Giveaways - Fall Photo Ops - Character Visits. FREE FULLY ACCESSIBLE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Fall Festival At Family of Christ Oct 21 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Family of Christ - 16190 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 Join us for our Fall Festival. Food, drinks, entertainment and family fun. Kid-friendly activities include bounce houses, face painting, meet and greet with horses and interactive activities lead by the DJ. Bring your own decorated or carved pumpkin to enter our Pumpkin Contest. Join in the Corn Hole Tournament, or just sit back and enjoy the specialty entertainment.
Bucs Squad for Youth Pumpkin Patch |Oct. 21 3-6 p.m. | Join the Buccaneers for the 2nd Annual Bucs Squad for Youth Pumpkin Patch at One Buccaneer Place in Tampa! Pick your pumpkin and enjoy lots of football and family fun this fall! Don’t miss
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appearances by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Captain Fear and don’t forget to wear your costumes for a chance to complete in this year’s costume contest! Cost: $10 for children, $5 Season Pass Member. Parents are Free.buccaneers.com/ pumpkinpatch
Cappy’s Pizzeria Tampa Palms is Raising Dough For Trinity Cafe October 2 - October 30 16019 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL 33647. Raise Dough for Trinity Cafe! Visit Cappy’s Pizzeria Tampa Palms every Monday in October, 10% of your bill will fight hunger and support our neighbors in need! Dine-in only.
Live Oak Fall Festival
Oct 28 5:00pm - 8:00pm 9401 Oak Preserve Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647. Carnival games, bounce house, face painting, kid’s costume contest, pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, food trucks and more.
Dunedin Halloween Happenings
| Oct. 28, 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Get together with friends and family for a haunted hayride, carnival games, costume contests for all ages, DJ music and more at Highlander Park in Dunedin. Kids can have fun with crafts, bounce house, Boo in the Zoo and a Little Goblins Hayride.
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Friendly Neighborhood Referral Do you have mosquito problems at your house? My poor wife Carla walks outside and walks back in with 20 bites! Well, at least she use to. My buddy Brandon from Mosquito Hunters - Tampa can almost completely eradicate those pesky bloodsuckers! We all know how annoying it is to be eaten alive and thankfully that can be your choice from now on, now that Mosquito Hunters are in town! I strongly recommend you contact these guys! “A couple quick facts about mosquitoes... Yes, they like type O blood. In couples, most often it’s the woman who gets bit more often than the man. It’s one of the reasons I started my company. Unfortunately, they like to bite my wife and not me. Yes, she smells better. They are attracted to the carbon dioxide we release from our skin. The reason they bite us is because they are using our blood for reproduction. It’s only females that bite us. Their actual food source, and where you will find them at include plants, vegetations, and shrubs. Also you do not need to live near water to have a mosquito problem. A little bottle cap of water can hold 300 eggs. If you have that amount of water in your yard then you might have a mosquito problem. If you don’t clean your gutters you might have a mosquito problem. Three things you can count on in life is death, taxes, and mosquitoes. Mo-squitoes=Mo-problems!!!” Brandon Allen-Owner Call them today and CHOOSE to eliminate mosquitos from your life! 813-609-8440
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Avast, me hearties! Even though there are 60+ Krewes in Tampa, below you will find some krewes who do have membership availability. If you would like to know more about other krewes please visit the inter krewe council at interkrewe.com. Krewe of Girls ‘n Pearls Founded 15 years ago, and recently rebranded into an iconic and fabulous style, meet the all female Krewe of Girls ‘n Pearls. Ladies, Krewe life is not just for pirates! If you are looking for a fun way to make friends, help the local community, and parade in style- the fabulous Krewe of Girls ‘N Pearls may be just for you. We are an all-female Organization that strives to empower our sisters with positive encouragement, laughter, fun, and the joined efforts of helping those we can. Each year we choose a local charity to work with, this current year we are solely working for the Spring of Tampa Bay. Our costumes are classic 50’s cocktail dresses, pearls, gloves, and of course a stylish hat. Parading with our float that is reminiscent of the Copa Cabana cocktail lounges in days gone by called
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Club Pearlesque. Monthly socials, planned activities, are all part of our dues which are $300 per year and a $125 application/initiation fee. So please come and check us out at kreweofgirlsnpearls.com Our next event is Oct 15th at the Hip Room Tampa, it is a clothing swap to benefit the Spring of Tampa Bay, contact us today for more details kreweofgnp@gmail.com.
Krewe of Shamrock
The Krewe of Shamrock (KOS) is a co-ed krewe and welcomes a diverse group of fun loving people who want to do good in the community. Our parade costume requirements are kilts or Celtic attire- which are comfy & cool in the Florida heat. Celtic heritage is NOT a requirement! Our official krewe season begins in October every year and annual dues are currently just $275 for full membership. We participate in five or more parades, with Downtown Tampa Santafest on Dec. 2nd kicking off the 2017-18 season. We work with many charities, including Feeding Tampa Bay, Metroploitan Ministries, Miles for Moffitt, Egypt Shriners, The Kids Place of TB, Florida
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Sheriffs Youth Ranch, One Breath at a Time and more. We also assist and attend other krewe’s charity events. KOS sponsors the Mayor’s River O’Green and we have an annual St. Patricks Day bash. Our next big annual event is www.tartanballtb.com on Nov.3rd Come to an upcoming KOS social, bring a friend & meet some new ones! Contact us at info@kreweofshamrock.com or log onto KreweOfShamrock.com
Krewe of Mustang Sallies and Ryders
The Krewe of Mustang Sallies and Ryders, a co-ed Krewe consisting of all ages from diverse backgrounds and professions, was formed in April 2005 by a group of socially-conscious business professionals to provide a forum for networking and socializing. Our Krewe culture promotes individuality and the belief that our success is due to the contributions of each of our members and it is reflected through the charities we support through fundraising efforts: Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch; American Cancer Society; Shriners Children’s Hospital, Southeastern Guide Dogs to name a few. We are the only western themed krewe and our costume consists of corsets, jeans and chaps for the women; cowboy shirts, jeans and chaps for the men; as well as black cowboy hats and black cowboy boots for all members. Our current dues are $400 and $100 application fee.
Ye Notorious Krewe of the Peg Leg Pirate
Ye Notorious Krewe of the Peg Leg Pirate is a coed Krewe that began in 2004, with the mission and dedication to help amputees, their families and organizations that work with or assist
amputees. The Krewe sponsors several events during the year to raise funds necessary to support charities and scholarships for amputees, with our Annual Sporting Clays Shoot being the largest event. Our Krewe is small, 60 members, which allows for lots of interactions and fun times! Our Garb is traditional pirate in red and black, riding on a ship (large enough to accommodate all) through the streets of Tampa in 5 annual parades as well as several other events in our area. To learn more about our Krewe check out our website: www.peglegpirate.org or like us on Facebook at Ye Notorious Krewe of the Peg Leg Pirate. You’ll also find upcoming events which you are invited to attend so you can meet us and see what we are all about! If you would like to speak directly to a person you can contact Elle, our Membership Chair at 813-215-6008. “The Krewe with a Kause!”
Ye Loyal Krewe of Lords and Ladies
Ye Loyal Krewe of Lords and Ladies is a co-ed service based Krewe dedicated to the betterment of our community. We are a 15th century royal Krewe based on the legend of Robin Hood, without the thievery of course. Like the story of Robin Hood we like to keep it local, helping our our neighbors by meeting their specific needs. We have raised money by playing bingo for a new bathroom at Family Promise of Brandon’s day center, collected consumable household products for Everyday Blessings and Christmas gifts for Metropolitan Ministries. We’ve paraded through the streets Tampa, the halls of St Joseph’s children hospital, as well as local nursing homes. If you would like to be a part of something legendary contact us today at Kreweoflordsandladies@ yahoo.com
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Garage Guru What’s going on with my car? Brought to you by Christian Brothers Automotive, New Tampa and Wesley Chapel
Brakes: Accelerating is a choice, braking is a requirement. Dear Garage Guru, “I was told my brakes need to be replaced.They feel fine to me.The first estimate was over $200.Then they said we have a $99.00 brake special. How can the price be so different? How do I know when I need my brakes replaced?”
Whoa! Slow down with all the questions! (That’s my one and only brake joke.) There are only a few major safety concerns on a car. Brakes are definitely #1. Accelerating to 60 mph will get you there quick. But if you can’t slow it down, or it pulls, or it pulses, or it grinds then that’s not safe for you, your passengers and others on the road. So make your brakes a priority. First, how do you know when you need your brakes replaced? The answer has to do with 1. pads, 2. calipers and 3. rotors. 1. The most common brake job has to do with replacing pads. Pads are intended to wear thinner over time. New pads are about 10 mm thick. Through normal use, when pads wear to about 3 mm the brakes will still feel normal, but this is a safe time to replace them. If you hear metal scraping and it feels like you are not stopping when you brake, you may have worn all the brake pad off and now the metal backing plate is rubbing against and ruining your metal rotor. Replacing rotors can add around $100 to the cost of a brake job. Pads usually last from 40,000 to 60,000 miles. So, when you are told your brakes need to be replaced, your question should be “How many millimeters are left on the pads?” If they say more than 3 mm or they don’t know, then go somewhere else for an opinion.
back and forth and the car jerks when slowing. Pulsing can also be caused by hot spots. A bit of brake pad material can glue itself to the rotor usually because it was overheated. In either case, warped or hot spots, the brakes will still work but the pulsing is annoying. To get rid of pulsing, sometimes you can resurface the rotor by grinding off a thin layer to make it flat or remove the hot spot. But, it is a 50/50 bet that the problem will return within a few hundred miles. To get rid of pulsing, the best fix is to replace the rotors, and usually the pads too. That was the easy stuff. The hard question is how can a shop offer a brake job for $200 or $99? A reasonable price for a proper brake job for a pair of brakes either on the front or rear is from $200 to $250. This includes replacing the pads with good quality pads, resurfacing the rotor to smooth it out, replacing all the hardware with new hardware, and cleaning and greasing all the slides. Or…………………for $99 some shops will do what’s called a “pad slap.” No one in the industry believes this is a good brake job. A pad slap is taking 15 minutes to pull out the old pads and slide in new low quality, inexpensive pads. If your brakes start scraping metal on metal and you are 100 miles from nowhere, a pad slap may be your only option. Your brakes will work again, but they will not brake correctly, will usually make noise, and will not last long. As soon as you can get to a full service garage, have the brakes serviced correctly. We are eager to hear about your car concerns. Is your car acting up or have you wondered about how some part of your car works? Drop us a note at Marty.labarbera@cbauto.net, and we will offer our honest opinion. Christian Brothers Automotive, where we care for your family by caring for your family car.
2. Calipers are the clamps that squeeze your brake pads against the rotors to brake the car. Calipers can last a long time or if coming from an area with snow and salt on the roads, calipers can become corroded, may lock up and the car won’t stop evenly. You usually should replace calipers in pairs, one on each side of the car, and the pads. The rotors may still be good, or may be rusted and pitted and need to be replaced. 3. Rotors are the round metal discs that the pads rub against to stop the car. Warped rotors that are no longer flat will cause the car to pulse when braking. You can usually feel your pedal push
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