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New Tampa Schools Honored At Annual District Awards! By Matt Wiley Despite a recent FCAT score scare at some public schools in Hillsborough County, several New Tampa schools are being recognized for their excellence in education. For example, Paul R. Wharton High’s Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) was recently recognized as the best in the Hillsborough County School District at the annual Hillsborough County Council PTA/PTSA Awards Luncheon on May 30 at Lowry Park Zoo. And, Wharton principal Bradley Woods was recognized as Hillsborough’s High School Principal of the Year — for the second year in a row! “It’s quite an honor to be selected,” says Woods of his second consecutive Principal’s award. “It’s both overwhelming and humbling. I feel like I just show up every day and try to do what’s right for the kids. I’ll be here at

(Left photo) Benito Middle School principal John Sanders (left), with Wharton High principal Bradley Woods, both of whom won top Hillsborough School District Principal of the Year awards. (Right) The award-winning Hunter’s Green Elementary PTA, with PTA Reflections contest winner & HGE fourth grader Gabby Meyers (with ribbon). just need to keep challenging our stualso was honored with the “Local Unit 6:45 tomorrow morning to do it all dents,” Woods said. “We’ve got to take Achievement Award,” as well as numerover again.” a step back and look at all the informaous other awards, including the “OutWoods says he wasn’t fazed by the tion from the test results to see what standing Program Award” for its “5K recent FCAT results, which claimed the numbers really say.” & One Mile Family Fun Run” that that several schools in Hillsborough The Wharton High PTSA also was helps raise money for “Wishes for County were performing at unacceptrecognized as the District's High Wharton,” a program in which teachers ably sub-par levels. School PTSA of the year. The group “From a testing standpoint, we See “Schools” on page 15.

Bruce B. Downs Construction Still Creeping Along, But On Track

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Blackout Hits New Tampa, FDOT Hosts Freedom & Wharton High Seniors Graduate, Open House, Local Youth Basketball Team Our 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Guide, Wins State Title & Lots Of Local Biz News! ‘Nibbles & Biz Bytes’ & More!

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project is complete.” Passmore says that in that section of the construction project, storm drainage also needs to be installed before reconstruction of the southbound BBD lanes can begin. But, he says, that phase of the project is still on track to be completed by late this year. Continuing north on Those aren’t new cell phone towers on BBD, they’re BBD past I-75, drivers may Dynamic Message Sign holders. Photo: Karen Frashier have noticed a large, metal, Tconstruction is complete.” Just as in shaped structure rising from the medi- some sections of I-75 and I-275, an in front of Cold Stone Creamery. See “BBD Update” on page 16. It’s not some obscure piece of modern art, but actually something much more practical. “It’s a support for a Dynamic Message Sign (DMS),” says Passmore. “There will be one installed north and south of I-75 on BBD by the time PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA FL PERMIT 2801

Construction is full-speed-ahead, as traffic patterns change and strange metal structures rise from the dust along multiple sections of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa. Area residents may have noticed a new traffic pattern along BBD just south of I-75 at Commerce Palms Blvd., as vehicles are now traveling

northbound along newly reconstructed lanes, so construction can begin on the southbound stretch. “We switched the northbound traffic to the new lanes so that we can remove the temporary lanes in the median,” says Scott Passmore, an engineer with KCI Technologies, the engineering firm heading the BBD widening project. “That traffic configuration will remain in effect until the

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Editorial — Presenting Our ‘Best Of New Tampa’ Contest! An editorial by Gary Nager As our regular readers know, we have conducted an extremely popular Reader Dining Survey & Contest virtually every year since 1994 in the New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News. I have often been asked why we don’t do the same for area businesses, so after discussing the idea with office manager Nikki Bennett, we have decided that this year is the year! So, area doctors, dentists, hair and nail salons, veterinarians, carpet cleaners, florists, boutiques, supermarkets and virtually every business category you can imagine will finally get the same treatment we have given area eateries. To that end, we hope that when you receive this issue, you will visit NTNeighborhoodNews.com and fill in as many “Best of New Tampa” categories as you want — from one to all of them — just bear in mind that you will receive one entr y into this great contest for ever y categor y you fi filll in, as long as you correctly fill out your entry. You can fill in just the name of your favorite flooring store and you’ll still receive one entry into a random drawing for at least 20 great prizes, which will range from a great two-night hotel stay to $50 and $100 salon and spa prizes to $20 gift cards to a favorite local restaurant. Yes, this “Best of New Tampa” contest is a popularity contest, so feel free to get as many of your friends as you can to vote for your own chiropractic office or your best friend’s new catering service. The business which receives the most

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votes of any in its category will win the highly coveted first-annual “Best of New Tampa” award in that category. We will announce all of the 2012 award winners in our special January 2013 issue. There are some r ules, however. 1) You can only enter this contest on our website — no mailed, emailed or faxed entries, please! 2) Each person can only submit one (1) entry, but up to four other people in the same household may also enter/vote. 3) You can vote for one business in one category or place a vote in every category and you will receive one entry into our contest for each category in which you cast a vote. 4) You can enter the contest any day between now and September 30. 5) No matter how many categories you fill in, you must include your name, address, the community you live in (Meadow Pointe, Seven Oaks, etc.), your daytime telephone number and a valid e-mail address or all of your votes will not count!

Your Business Can Benefit!

We created this contest to help promote area businesses, which, of course, is our primary goal in virtually everything we do. So, if you want your business to get more votes than just the ones you and your friends submit, we are offering a special discount for new New Tampa Neighborhood News advertisers who sign a new agreement for at least four issues during the summer months. That discount increases if you agree to run your ad for at least six issues. And yes, we will gladly banner your ad with a “Please Vote for Us in the 2012 ‘Best (dry cleaner, wine shop, etc.) of New Tampa’ Contest!” In our January 3 and January 14, 2013, issues, we will announce not only the winners, but also the runners-up and third-place vote-getters, in each category. And, in each 2013 issue in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, we will guarantee to run at least one full-length feature story

about one of our category winners. We know the businesses will appreciate not only the honor of being named a category winner, but also the opportunity to have their business featured in a great feature story which will appear, not only in print, but also on our website. So, I really do hope you will visit NTNeighborhoodNews.com to check out the complete r ules and entr y form — and please tell your friends to get out and vote, too!

I’m Tr uly Sor r y, Cindy!

I would really be remiss if I didn’t make a little more than my usual public correction/apology for published errors, as one story last issue — written by yours truly with the best of intentions — somehow went terribly awry. And, the errors definitely were entirely my fault. I’ll admit that our last New Tampa deadline was more traumatic than most, but it’s still no excuse for this level of screw-up. At any rate, my sincere apologies go out to owner Cindy Kozlowski of You Do the Dishes (YDTD), which makes my flubs so much worse because we’re literally about four doors from each other, in the same plaza. Anyway...here goes: Cindy and her long-time friend, YDTD marketing director and artist/educator Herb Pinder aren’t married, which I somehow pulled from my ever-aging subconscious because of one story we wrote a few years ago that had the same...um...

misinformation. Yeesh. But, I didn’t stop there. Folk art isn’t this year’s only Summer Art Fest theme, it’s one of the themes Herb is teaching kids who participate in YDTD’s unique art program this summer, which includes pottery painting, but not pottery making. Double yeesh. And finally, the “program” Cindy offers in conjunction with The Soap Factory in Tampa Palms is simply that if you make a bar of soap at The Soap Factory, you get a reduced price on a paint-ityourself soap dish at YDTD. For correct info about YDTD, call 975-1700 or visit YouDoTheDishes. com. And, please tell Cindy that a certain idiot editor sent you!

Table of Contents

LOCAL NEWS, BUSINESS, EDUCATION & SPORTS UPDATES....................Pages 1-38

New Tampa News Briefs...................................6

Fatal New Tampa Car Crash New Tampa Water Restrictions Lights Out In New Tampa FDOT Hosts Public Open House..........................................7 Prime Outlet Mall Coming To Cypress Creek.....................10 Massive Growth Expected For Wesley Chapel....................11 St. James Church Building New Sanctuary...........................14

New Tampa Community Calendar......18-19 Local Business Updates............................22-33

New Tampa Chamber Newsletter.......................22 ‘Like A Good Neighbor’ Jimmy Fisher Is There.......24 Sir Grout Will Make Your Grout Look Great...........28 Wesley Chapel North Kumon Learning Center........32

Sports Updates........................................36 Tampa Bay Warriors Win State YBOA Title

Neighborhood Magazine

Freedom & Wharton Seniors Graduate..........39, 42 Our 2012 New Tampa Hurricane Guide..............40 Summer Movies To ‘Watch Out For’.........................44 Saffron Still New Tampa’s Favorite Indian Cuisine. ...46 Nibbles & Biz Bytes............................................48

NEW TAMPA COLOR CLASSIFIEDS..............50

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N EW T AMPA Young Wesley Chapel Man Dies In New Tampa Crash

A Wesley Chapel man is dead after losing control of his vehicle and rolling off the road during the early hours of June 5. According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), just after midnight, 19-year-old William Gallagher, of the Country Walk community of Wesley Chapel, was driving with two passengers-16-year-old Charles Trimbl of Tampa and 21-year-old Camron Davis, also of Wesley Chapel-when he lost control of his 1998 Honda coupe on Wild Tamarind Dr. in the K-Bar Ranch area of New Tampa near the Pasco County line. Police say that when the car rolled, Gallagher was partially ejected from the vehicle and pinned underneath it. He was pronounced dead at the scene when help arrived. Trimbl was taken to Florida Hospital Tampa with non-life-threatening injuries. Davis, the eldest in the vehicle, fled the scene. The accident is still under investigation, but, according to TPD, speed is thought to have been a factor in the fatal accident.

News Briefs New Watering Restrictions

Even though our area has received more rain in recent weeks than it did throughout the whole of spring, new water use restrictions have been issued for the Tampa Bay area, including residences and businesses in both New Tampa and Wesley Chapel. The new restrictions, which limit water use to one day per week for 16 counties, are part of what is called a “Phase II Water Shortage Emergency,” issued by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (aka “Swiftmud”). The restrictions will be in effect until July 31, but could go on longer, depending upon the amount of rain the area receives during that period. Those in violation of the restrictions can face a fine of up to $450 and have to appear in court. According to Swiftmud officials, the new restrictions apply not only to private residences, but also to restaurants — which are being asked to only serve glasses of water to customers by request. The restrictions even affect local drinking fountains, which are only allowed to be in service for four hours per day. In addition, homeowners associations are being required to

suspend regulations that require members to use water, such as replacing lawns or pressure washing. The single watering days per week for residences and businesses are to be determined by the last number in their addresses, and all watering must be done either before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. For a detailed chart with watering schedules, please visit the Swiftmud website at SWFWMD.State.Fl. Us and click on the “Water Restrictions” link.

fell onto a power line along Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. and knocked out power to thousands of New Tampa and Wesley Chapel residences and businesses for several hours. According to TECO, the outage was first reported at 3:48 p.m. The temporary blackout caused problems not only for those at home or at work, but also for drivers, as traffic lights along Cross Creek Blvd. from Morris Bridge Rd. to BBD and north along BBD from Cross Creek Blvd. to County Line Rd. sat powerless or flashed a cautionary yellow until power was restored. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) dispatched several officers to help keep traffic flowing. As a result of the power outages, everal businesses along BBD had to turn customers away, including the busy Walmart Supercenter located at the intersection of BBD and Regents Park Dr. TECO spokesperson Cherie Jacobs says that power was restored to some customers within as little as 30 minutes, but some had to wait as long as two hours. — MW

Lights Out In New Tampa

Hurricane season has begun early this year, as New Tampa and Wesley Chapel residents definitely now know, following a recent afternoon without power, which was restored in about two hours. Strong thunderstorms from Subtropical Storm Beryl dumped heavy rains and left more than 2,500 Tampa Electric Company (TECO) customers without power on May 29. After a day of downpours, the weight of a large bird’s nest became more than it could hold. The nest, home to either a hawk or an osprey,

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FDOT Hosts ‘Open House’ To Give Public Update On Projects By Matt Wiley Gusts of wind blow through the breezeway of the recently opened northbound I-75 rest area between S.R 56 and S.R. 54, as representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) show off the final plans for the I-75 and I-275 widening projects, which have been under way for a more than a year now. During the FDOT Open House on May 22, the public was given a peek at the projects that can currently be seen as construction along the sides of both busy interstates. Although there was not a formal presentation, several projects were on display in the form of presentation boards that gave aerial views of what the future of the interstates will look like. “We usually have (these open houses) after construction begins,” said FDOT spokesperson John McShaffrey. “Once construction starts, the projects become more ‘real’ to folks.” The biggest project on display was the widening of the 11.4-mile stretch of I-75 from south of Fowler Ave. to S.R. 56 from four lanes on

each side to six lanes in both directions. In addition, to make it easier for drivers to merge onto the interstates, the sections near the interchanges of Fowler, Fletcher and BBD will be widened to eight lanes. The $95-million project began in October of 2011 and should be finished by the spring of 2016. McShaffrey said that this project is going to be completed before it was initially slated to begin, as it was not in the five-year plan. According to FDOT, in addition to widening the interstate, the project also includes improvements to lighting and drainage, resurfacing of existing lanes, construction of retention ponds and the installation of Intelligent Transportation System components including cameras, vehicle detectors and message signs to give important information to drivers. Another project that was on display was the widening of I-75 from south of S.R. 56 to north of C.R. 54, in which the 4.3-mile stretch of interstate is being widened from its current four lanes total to four lanes in each direction (eight total). The $22.5-million project began in March of 2011 and should be completed by the end

This was one of the presentation boards showing the plans for the widening of I-75 presented by the Florida Dept. of Transportation at a recent public Open House. of the year, concurrent with the completion of the work on both the C.R. 54 and S.R. 56 interchanges. Information also was provided on currently unfunded projects which will, in the future, widen I-75 to at least three lanes in both directions all the way north, through both Pasco and Hernando Counties, to the Florida Turnpike. Since they are unfunded, these projects will be added to the FDOT's “five-year work plan” only as funding becomes available. McShaf-

frey said that the funding for these interstate projects has come from “gas taxes.” As far as I-275 is concerned, the 5.7-mile stretch between Bearss Ave. and the apex with I-75 interchange is being widened to three lanes in each direction. The $20.6-million project began in January 2011 and is on schedule for a fall 2012 completion. For more informatio about these projects, please visit DOT.State.FL.US.

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Cypress Creek Town Center To Boast Chic Outlet Mall By 2014! By Matt Wiley New Tampa residents may finally have a chic outlet mall in their backyards by 2014, eliminating the need to drive more than an hour south to the Ellenton Premium Outlets. After years of legal battles, it looks as if the Cypress Creek Town Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI), the undeveloped property at the interchange of I-75 and S.R.s 54 & 56 in Wesley Chapel, will finally be home to an outlet mall to be built by the Simon Property Group. In a press release on May 14, Simon announced that it would be opening seven new locations of the popular clothing outlet Saks Fifth Avenue “OFF 5TH” at many of its new and existing outlet malls. Among the new locations on the list is a mall called Tampa Premium Outlets, located in Wesley Chapel, more commonly referred to until now as Cypress Creek Town Center, scheduled to open sometime in 2014. However, a spokesperson for the Pasco County Land Development Department claims that, “There have been no official plans submitted to the county from Simon about the mall.”

The company that developed the Prime Outlets at Ellenton is expected to open a new outlet mall in Wesley Chapel by 2014. The only information the office would confirm was that Simon had met with the County a few months back, as previously reported in the New Tampa Neighborhood News. The press release is the first hard evidence that plans are finally moving forward for vertical development of the site, which appears to finally have overcome the many environmental issues that have kept the project at a halt since 2007.

The site has been sitting in predevelopment limbo since 2007 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

revoked the building permit it had issued to the Richard E. Jacobs groupthe development company that owns the property-after muddy runoff water was discovered leaking into Cypress Creek. The environmental watchdog group the Sierra Club of Tampa Bay sued the Army Corps for violating the Clean Water Act in 2007 and the lawsuit ended up making its way to a Federal Appeals Court in November 2011. The decision by the Appeals Court reversed the previous ruling that revoked the Jacobs Group's mall permit and allowed development to continue once the Corps figured out a way to protect the wildlife corridor that stretches through the property. The New Tampa Neighborhood News will provide updates on the Cypress Creek Town Center outlet mall project as they become available.

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Massive Growth Expected For Wesley Chapel Area In Coming Years By Matt Wiley Imagine the Shops at Wiregrass becoming the bustling urban, “downtown center” of Pasco County. This is not a figment of someone’s imagination. It’s the plan of the Pasco County Planning & Growth Management department (PGM). During a Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) Economic Development Committee meeting at American Consulting Engineers (ACE, located off of S.R. 56 near I75), Richard Gehring, director of the PGM, gave a presentation about the recent growth and plans for future growth in the Wesley Chapel area. Seated around the table in the ACE conference room, Gehring explained that there are currently 18 Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs) in Pasco, including both Wiregrass Ranch and the not-yet-developed Cypress Creek Town Center (see page 1), and that the County is currently working to bring both more residential and non-residential growth to the area. Gehring explains that the plan for these DRIs is to develop them as 50percent urbanized, with both commercial and residential areas, and then leave the remaining 50 percent of the land as conservation or preservation areas.

“Forces will want to urbanize the whole county,” Gehring said. “This way, we get the best of both worlds.” He compares the plans for Pasco to the original layout of Hillsborough County, with the southern portion the most urbanized, gradually becoming more rural in the northern areas. However, in recent years, there has been significant growth in northern Hillsborough, especially around New Tampa. Wiregrass Ranch is expected to become the downtown, urbanized portion of Pasco as the Wesley Chapel area continues to grow, said Gehring. “The S.R. 56 corridor is the most dynamic,” he explained. “New Tampa is built up and now it is pouring into Wesley Chapel.” Gehring says the current regional center of the entire Tampa Bay region is the Westshore district of Tampa, which has the highest concentration of businesses. However, he says that the University of South Florida (USF) area, including New Tampa, is expected to emerge as the new regional center of Tampa Bay over the next 20 years. The proof is in the numbers. While the County population only grew by 120,000, a 42-percent overall growth, between 2000 and 2010, the population in southern Pasco has exploded in past decade, second only to Lee County

in southwest Florida. In 2000, the population of southern Pasco was about 48,500; the 2010 census put the population at nearly 120,000, a growth of more than 145 percent. Based on this growth, estimated population figures for 2025 put the Richard Gehring (2nd from left) told Wesley Chapel Economic area at 300,000 Development Committee members that Wesley Chapel is becomresidents , ing southern Pasco County’s urban center. although Gehring pastures into an urban center.” called that number “aggressive.” Gehring also discussed the possiGrowth can already be seen in the Wiregrass Ranch area, as that DRI con- bilities for mass transit, one of which tinues to be developed, albeit still with- included bending Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. through the Wiregrass out a residential component. The new Ranch DRI. He also mentioned the Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel is one possibility of the still uncertain highof the most obvious signs. The Porter campus of Pasco-Hernando Communi- speed rail system and a bus rapid transit ty College (PHCC) is slated to open in system, even discussing the possibility of constructing a station attached to 2014, the same year as the recently the Shops at Wiregrass. announced Cypress Creek Town Cen“That area is where there will be ter outlet Mall, which will be known as the most intense urban concentration, Tampa Premium Outlets (again, see and mass transit will push it,” he said. page 1). “We want to grow in a way that “The I-75 corridor is where the increases quality, as well as quantity.” most growth is expected,” said Gehring. “We are going to turn cow

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St. James Church Begins Construction On New Sanctuary! By Matt Wiley Celebrating its milestone 25th year, St. James United Methodist Church, located on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in Tampa Palms, has begun construction on its new sanctuary to give the popular church room to grow as its church community continues to expand. The construction, which began on March 11, will expand the sanctuary to 5,000 square feet, making room for about 200 more seats. “We wanted to be able to have some flexibility with our capacity because we were finding that we were maxing out with our capacity during regular services,” says St. James' director of communications Andrea ReeceKitchen. “We wanted to be able to add some more seats to be able to welcome more in.” St. James hired Lakewood Ranchbased contracting company Mills Gilbane to complete $1.2-million project that will expand the sanctuary to seat more than 700 worshipers, as well as expand the narthex (the welcome area in the entry way of the sanctuary) and add two additional

classrooms for Sunday School. The idea of expanding the sanctuary is nothing new for St. James. The church’s executive manager Chris Stocker says that the idea first came to light in 2005. “At that time, expanding that much just didn’t make sense,” he explains. “So, instead, we just did some small additions.” Ever since the idea first arose, however, the church has been accumulating money from its congregation for the project, most of which was raised through a capital campaign. “So far, we’ve raised more than $900,000 in cash donations,” Stocker says. “Our finance committee is working on a plan to have the rest of the debt paid off by the end of the year.” Meanwhile, Reece-Kitchen says that before construction began on the new sanctuary, it became particularly difficult to seat everyone in attendance for holidays such as Christmas and Easter. For example, this past Easter, she says, the church even had to have overflow seating in another building with church members having to watch a live video stream of the service because all of the Easter Sunday serv-

leadership is planning a “25th anniversary blowout” celebration, currently planned for September 23. Reece-Kitchen says that it will be a celebration of the nostalgia of St. James’ first 25 years, as well as a look forward to see This is an artist’s rendering of the new sanctuary under what the church can construction at St. James United Methodist Church on accomplish in the next Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa Palms. 25 years. ices were above capacity. For more information, visit “I'm hoping it’s kind of a ‘build StJamesTampa.org or call 971it and they will come’ kind of thing,” 4790. New members are always she says. “We're hoping that we can welcome and the traditional Sunjust blow the doors off of this place.” day service begins at 9:30 a.m., To further commemorate the with contemporary services offered church’s 25th year of worship, its at 11 a.m. and 12:30 a.m.

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“Schools”

Continued from page 1 submit requests for things that would benefit their classroom and the learning experience their students receive. “We raised enough money to meet all of the wishes that were submitted by our teachers this year,” says Wharton PTSA president Eileen Dellecese. “It goes to show what can be accomplished when everyone works together.” Dellecese is finishing up her third and final year as Wharton's PTSA president. She is excited for the next group of Board members who will run the PTSA next year. “We have had a great group of Board members,” she says. “It's been a great experience and I'm proud of everyone.” She says that Wharton's PTSA tries to do a lot with the students. “We try to reach out to wherever the 'need' is,” she says. For instance, the PTSA was able to provide seven $500 scholarships to students this past year, as well as provide yearbooks to Wharton seniors who could not afford to purchase one. Wharton also was recognized for the work of Amy French, who received “Instructional Support Person of the Year.” The school also received awards for “Communications Excellence” and

“High School PTSA Student Involvement.” But, Wharton wasn't the only school in the spotlight at the awards ceremony, as Benito Middle School principal John Sanders was named Hillsborough County's Middle School Principal of the Year. “I feel blessed to have the PTA, teachers and community that I do here at Benito,” Sanders says. “Without them, this award would mean nothing.” Benito also was recognized for the work of Brandie Villano, who was honored as Hillsborough County's “Middle School PTSA Person of the Year.” The school also received awards for “Communications Excellence” and “School Volunteering Excellence.” Hunter's Green Elementary (HGE) also was honored with several awards this year, including the prestigious “Hillsborough County Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the Year.” The school also received recognition for “Communications Excellence,” “School Volunteering Excellence” and for its newsletter.

national level for her two-minute short film entitled “Comet Zoo,” about zoo animals that can't seem to get along. She put together a short “stop animation” film using small “squishy” animals in diorama backgrounds, one of which featured an arctic scene with animals floating on icebergs. She also recorded a song for the opening and closing credits in which she both sang and played the guitar. “It took at least a day to film it,” she says. “It took about fifteen minutes to write (the script).” Meyers says that she had to click the shutter on a still-shot camera each time she moved the animals and then

put the photos in order on the computer to make them appear to be moving. The film is made up of 120 still shots. “It wasn't about winning,” says Meyers, humbly. “But it is something I'll always remember.” Appropriately, Meyers received her award at Tampa's renowned Lowry Park Zoo. Her film is currently on display this summer in Washington, D.C. We want to honor the accomplishments of your favorite students and student-athletes! Send an email, with your child’s accomplishment and photos toeditorialdept@ ntneighborhoodnews.com!

Congrats, Gabrielle!

In addition, HGE also is home to a National Award of Merit winner of the 2011-12 PTA Reflections Program for film from the National PTA. Gabrielle Meyers, a ten-year-old fourth grader who won at both the state and

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“BBD Update”

Continued from page 1 and I-275, DMS's are electronic signs programmed with important information drivers should know about the driving conditions on the interstate and are part of the state's Sunguide Traffic Management System, which, according to its website, helps to provide motorists with reliable traveler information. Whether it is a message from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) alerting drivers of a large accident and urging them

to seek an alternate route, or a message from law enforcement warning drivers of an Amber alert, Passmore says that these signs are installed to keep drivers aware of what is happening on the interstate. The benefit of these signs, he says, is that drivers can see messages about driving conditions before they get onto the interstate. However, if the need arises, he says, messages about driving conditions on BBD could be delivered. “There will be some crossfunctionality between the city and FDOT, but the primary focus is on the interstate,” Passmore says.

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Community Calendar

Ladies ‘Foodie’ Club Of New Tampa/Wesley Chapel

A new club for women in the New Tampa/Wesley Chapel area who enjoy socializing, trying out new restaurants and cooking ideas, sharing recipes and other food-related activities is looking for additional members. For more information, send an email to Eileen.jones@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club New Tampa

The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club of New Tampa is currently open to new members in the New Tampa area. The MOMS Club offers a variety of daytime activities of mothers and their children, opportunities for Mom’s Night Out and many more benefits. For more info, or to join the club, email MOMsClubNewTampa_ southeast@yahoo.com.

Wharton Football Camp

Monday, June 18, 8:30 a.m. Paul R. Wharton High will be hosting its summer football camp for kids ages 8-14. During the weeklong camp, participants will learn football fundamentals through activities such as flag football, weightlifting, passing, catching, blocking, kicking & punting, flexibility

and much more. The cost is $80 per session, with weeklong sessions beginning on June 18, 25 and July 9. For more info, please call Andy Martin at 924-3698 or email him at AndyMarsh92@Verizon.net.

BNI Millionaire Makers

Wednesday, June 20, 7:15 a.m. The BNI Millionaire Makers chapter meets every Wednesday morning at Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 Regents Park Dr.). The $13 meeting fee includes a hot breakfast. Contact Lisa Jordan at 6216015 for details.

Business Networking Int’l

Wednesday, June 20, 7:30 a.m. BNI, a group of business professionals dedicated to helping their respective businesses grow through qualified referrals, meets every Wednesday morning at the Cory Lake Isles Beach Club clubhouse (18630 Plantation Bay Dr., off Morris Bridge Rd.). For more information, call Jal Irani at 451-8229.

New Tampa Noon Rotary

Wednesday, June 20, noon - The New Tampa Noon Rotary Club meets every Wednesday for lunch at Hunter’s

American Ballet Theatre Presents ‘Alice In Wonderland’ Saturday, June 16, 3 p.m. This Father’s Day weekend, the Tampa City Ballet presents its production of “Alice in Wonderland” at USF’s Theater 1 on Saturday-Sunday, June 16-17. The play combines the talents of students of the USF Dance Department and award-winning ballerinas from America’s Ballet School in Tampa Palms. The production features dazzling costumes, spectacular props and special effects. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased online at AmericasBallet. com, over the phone at 558-0800 or in person at America’s Ballet School (15365 Amberly Dr., in The Shoppes of Amberly plaza in Tampa Palms). Green Country Club (18101 Longwater Run Dr., inside Hunter’s Green).

New Tampa Eve. Rotary

Wednesday, June 20, 6:15 p.m. The New Tampa Evening Rotary Club meets every Wednesday evening at Hunter’s Green Country Club. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Liz DeAmbrose at 956-6487 or email: homenet@gte.net.

Tampa Toastmasters

Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. -

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Great speeches & great topics. Come hone your public speaking skills. Tampa Toastmasters meets every Wednesday evening at Pebble Creek Golf Club, located at 10550 Regents Park Dr., off Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. New guests are always welcome. For more info, call 428-6356.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous

Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m. - Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Are you underweight or

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overweight? Obsessed with weight or dieting? You are not alone. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a support group without any dues, fees or weigh-ins and is based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experiences and mutual support, are recovering from the disease of food addiction. FA meets Thursdays at Florida Hospital Tampa (on BBD) in the Camelot A room. For more information, visit FoodAddicts.org or call Roz at 355-4197.

CBC Networking

Thursday, June 21, 8 p.m. Come together with like-minded professionals at the Christian Business Connections (CBC) Networking group, which meets every Thursday at Heritage Church at 1854 Oak Grove Blvd. in Lutz (off S.R. 54, behind Organic Life Coffeehouse). Call 300-7511 for more info.

‘Kickin' It For Autism’ Kickball Tournament

Saturday, June 30th, 8 a.m. Fitness Revolution New Tampa is hosting the 1st Annual “Kickin It For Autism” kickball tournament to benefit Autism Speaks at Cypress Point Community Church on Morris Bridge

Rd. Anyone ages 6-106 are welcome as teams of up to 10 go head-to-head to prove that they’re Tampa’s best kickballers! There will be awards for the top teams as well as a best costume contest. Delicious food and beverages will be served. For more info, please visit KickinItForAutism.com for more details and to register. Cypress Point Community Church is located at 15820 Morris Bridge Rd.

Northeast Tampa Women In Business Meeting

Thursday, July 12, 6 p.m. - The Northeast Tampa Women in Business meets the second Thursday of each month at Hunter’s Green Country Club (18101 Longwater Run Dr.). Come out for some great relationship building with women in business from around the area. For more info, visit NETWIB.org or call 364-2174.

Day Party Networking

Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m. - A new professional networking group will be meeting every third Saturday at AJA Wiregrass in the Shops at Wiregrass mall to network and socialize in a dayparty atmosphere. For additional information, please contact Jameka Taylor at (901) 210-2018, or send her an

email at JTaylor723@gmail.com.

Teen Battle Of The Bands

It’s never too early to get your band pre-qualified to be part of the Teenage Battle of the Bands held annually in mid-October during the Hillsborough County Fair. Hillsborough County’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department is looking for bands to participate in a competition that provides free studio time to the top two winners. Band members must be between 13-20 years of age, and only one band member can be 20. The entry fee is $50 dollars and only a limited number of bands are accepted. Those wishing to compete must prequalify by providing a link to an online video of their band. For more information, contact Joe Soletti at 744-5871. Our Community Calendar is a free service provided for local events of interest. If your company, group or organization has an event you’d like to see promoted in these pages, send your information and pics to Attn: Matt Wiley at EditorialDept@ NTNeighborhoodNews.com.

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New Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

2011-12 Board of Directors President-Rachel Haviland

Officers

15310 Amberly Dr., Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33647 Information: (813) 293-2464 Fax: (813) 388-4408

Board Members:

VP-Regina Ramalheira

Website: NewTampaChamber.Org

‘Working To Improve The Quality Of Life In New Tampa!’

Non-Officers Earl Meyer

Secretary -Chuck Ward

Joyce Gunter

Treasurer-Karen Hilton

Neil Heird

Chamber To Help Oakley’s Grille Celebrate Its 1st Anniversary!

For those of us who live in New Tampa, the ongoing construction on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. is a consistent challenge that many of us have to deal with every day. BBD engineer Scott Passmore of KCI Technologies likens road construction to “open-heart surgery while the patient is on the move,” but for many businesses in the local area who have been negatively affected, it’s been more like a heart attack! The traffic jams seem to be neverending and residents often choose to shop elsewhere to save time. In the midst of all of this BBD chaos, family-owned Oakley’s Grille has managed to flourish and this month, owner Keith Oakley and his family and staff will celebrate the popular eatery’s first full year in business. Nearly four decades of experience in the restaurant industry has clearly served Keith well! Offering truly gourmet burgers, a variety of great sandwiches and salads in a clean, contemporary and familyfriendly environment, Oakley’s Grille is a hidden gem in New Tampa — located next to Dairy Queen, in front of Home Depot on BBD. With Burger Nights on Tuesdays, Phillys & Fries on Wednesdays and Fajita Fridays, you can find the perfect

night to take the family out! Join the New Tampa Chamber on Thursday, June 21, 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., to celebrate Oakley’s one-year anniversary, with 50-percent-off any order for all Chamber members and special offers for guests. This is a celebration that truly should not be missed! Save the date in your calendar now and bring the family out for some great food!

Chamber Updates

Board positions and Ambassador Committee memberships are still available. Please submit your request to info@NewTampaChamber.org for more information or an application form. It is through the support of such volunteers who dedicate their time to the Chamber that we are able to continue to grow stronger and develop new and innovative projects to serve our members and the entire New Tampa community.

Chamber Welcomes New & Renewing Members The New Tampa Chamber welcomes the following new members: MedExpress Urgent Care, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club. We also thank renewing members:

Gunter & Gunter Insurance; Sickle Hunter Financial Advisors and LegalShield & GoSmallBiz for renewing their memberships and continuing to support the Chamber. Whenever you’re looking for a local business, we hope you will view our updated Membership Directory at NewTampaChamber.org Support your locally owned businesses! The economy and all the construction on BBD have taken a real toll on your local business owners, so when you need a product or service, please consult our Membership Directory for a local member you can support. Please also join our Facebook page to receive regular updates on Chamber news and upcoming events. Simply visit Facebook.com/NewTampaChamber and click on the “Like” button to join us on the social network!

Monthly Chamber Events:

• NEW!! NTCC Work It! The second Tuesday of each month, 8 a.m.-9 a.m., at the New Tampa Chamber offices (15310 Amberly Dr., Ste 250, Tampa Palms). FREE for Chamber members. Each “Work It” seminar offers tips and tricks for business building. See ways you can use the New Tampa Chamber member portal to build your personalized

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You don’t have to be a Chamber member to get 50%-off a yummy burger & fries at Oakley’s Grille on Thursday, June 21! referral network and other great business tips! Register online now. • Lunch: The second Monday of each month, noon, at Pebble Creek Golf Club (10550 Regents Park Dr.). The cost is $15 for Chamber members/$20 for non-members. • Networking on the 9s: The fourth Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m., also at Pebble Creek Golf Club. The cost is just a $15 greens fee. • After Hours Networking: Held the last Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Location varies. Free for members and prospective members. • Other events: including Power Lunches & Networking Breakfasts, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings are listed on our website. Please register for all events online at NewTampaChamber.org.

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‘Like A Good Neighbor,’ Jimmy Fisher State Farm Is (Still) There! By Sheryl Young Since 1988, Jimmy Fisher has been providing State Farm Auto Insurance to customers in New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and the community in which he was born and raised, Temple Terrace. His long-time office — situated on E. Fowler Ave. in a popular stretch of office and retail plazas a few miles east of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. and less than a mile west of I-75 — is most recognizable by the white 1956 Ford Sedan delivery truck with the familiar red State Farm logo. The vintage truck sits out front almost all the time, signifying good old-fashioned neighborhood service. Since he isn’t limited by State Farm geographically, Fisher helps clients not only in his three primary communities, but also in other parts of Tampa, as well as Seffner, Plant City, Brandon, Riverview and all surrounding areas. Fisher’s two-story office building, with its black awnings, is home to a total of twelve experienced, licensed State Farm staff members, both fulltime and part-time. Together, Fisher and his staff have over 150 years of State Farm experience. “I feel this crew helps me make a

great difference in providing service to current and prospective clients,” he says. “We study the client’s particular risk for an understanding of what they need and then, we try to save them some money.” State Farm has been the largest auto insurance company in the country every year since 1942, which allows the company to offer the best-possible service at always-competitive prices to meet each customer’s needs. When you become a Jimmy Fisher State Farm customer, you will have access to a 24/7 phone answering line — and always hear a human voice. “Our customers practically have me ‘on retainer’ to talk to,” Fisher says. “I can visit people at their homes, and my office also is even open on Saturdays by appointment.” Fisher feels insurance issues are becoming so complex that people want someone who can help them answer their questions at any time, and address features in a policy that a customer may not even know exists or that may need clarification. Although Fisher and his associates specialize in automobile insurance, the office does offer life, homeowners and renters insurance under the State Farm

Jimmy Fisher’s 1956 Ford Sedan is usually parked in front of his State Farm insurance office, which is located on E. Fowler Ave., just west of I-75. umbrella. They also can provide opinions and reviews of other insurance products. “We can help our customers pick the right companies and programs for their other insurance needs.” The State Farm company brochure at Fisher’s office features many types of auto insurance discounts, and Fisher himself says he enjoys talking about these special rates. “We have a Good Driving Discount, Accident Free Discount, Multiple Automobile Discount, and a unique

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Steer Clear® feature for young drivers who may get a discount on their auto insurance after taking a special online State Farm program.” In addition, the company offers discounts for safety features in a car, a Defensive Driving Discount for people age 55 and older, and a program that provides State Farm’s own Emergency Road Service. Speaking of the State Farm brochures, they also are printed in Spanish, and Fisher has three Spanishspeaking staff members in his office.

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Jimmy is a third-generation Tampa native. He graduated from King High, which is located just a couple of miles south of his Fowler Ave. location. He started his office with just one employee and it has grown to be one of the largest State Farm agency locations in the area. Because he is so well known to folks around not only Temple Terrace and the surrounding communities but also all around the Tampa Bay area, 50-80 percent of his customers are referrals from other clients.

Tebow? Who’s That?

But, if the name Jimmy Fisher sounds familiar to you for reasons other than insurance, it might be because of Fisher’s football career — he was a starting quarterback for the University of Florida Gators (197276), and he was a team captain in that last year. Fisher set a record for singleseason rushing touchdowns by a UF QB (8, he also threw 10 TD passes that year) that stayed on the books until a relative unknown named Tim Tebow barely broke it (with 23 rushing TDs) more than 30 years later — in 2007. Besides being a big year for him in football, 1976 was a banner time for Fisher in another way — that was the year he married his lovely wife,

Jimmy Fisher held the University of Florida’s single-season record for rushing TDs by a QB for more than 30 years. Janet. The couple has two grown, married daughters. “It’s an honor and a pleasure to help the communities in and around Tampa with their insurance needs,” Fisher says. “Our motto is ‘We live where you live,’ and it’s true for me. I’m not going anywhere.” Jimmy Fisher's State Farm Insurance office is located at 6920 E. Fowler Ave., Suite E. For appointments and additional information, call 989-2037, visit Jimmy Fisher.com or e-mail jimmy.fisher. caos@statefarm.com.

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Get Your Tile Floor’s Grout ‘Sealed & Delivered’ By Sir Grout! by Sheryl Young Greg Lynch started his Sir Grout® franchise in Lutz two years ago. His company’s specialty is cleaning and sealing the grout in tile floors and backsplashes. Lynch was in the insurance business for 18 years, after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from New Hampshire College in Manchester (now called Southern New Hampshire University). So how did he end up taking this step? “The company I had been working for transferred me here to Florida,” he says. “When the economy started failing, their business became unstable, so I started exploring for other things to do.” While looking into having the floors in his own home done, Lynch came upon the Sir Grout® franchise. Other grouting companies were beginning to offer multiple related services to stay afloat as the economy foundered, but he wanted someone who was remaining a grouting expert. Although Sir Grout (originally called Grout MD) outlets can do caulking, sandless wood refinishing

and stone cleaning and refinishing, Lynch has made a specialty out of sticking with kitchen and bath tile floor grout cleaning and sealing. “Grout cleaning and sealing is my bread and butter,” Lynch says. “I steam clean showers and reseal granite countertops, but I want to specialize in this one thing, and do it the best.” He works with two full-time employees and one part-time. They do jobs in Lutz, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and neighboring communities all around the Tampa Bay area. Lynch believes that what makes Sir Grout® different is that the franchisees use a color sealant specifically made for the company, and they apply it by hand. Another advantage to Sir Grout’s sealant is that it prevents grout from staining as it gets older. This is the most common complaint about grout, especially in high-traffic areas that don’t get cleaned often enough and become permanently stained. “Builder-grade grout doesn’t have a long-lasting sealant,” Lynch explains. “Although there are some made of a Teflon substance, most grouts are silicone-based spray sealants. Since grout is porous, it seeps

Local Sir Grout® franchise owners Lisa and Greg Lynch and their children. inside and is absorbed by the grout, instead of settling on top and protecting the grout.” Lynch also gives an example of how he goes about cleaning and sealing the grout on tile floors: “We use a cleaner with a special brush that scrubs the surface dirt out and shoots hot steam between the tiles. We then scrub the floors, which both agitates the cleaner and extracts the dirt.” Lynch and his team will then apply the sealant, and they’ll even get

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down on the floor with a toothbrush to make sure it is thoroughly applied into the grout before being sealed. Then, they will buff the floor twice to remove any remnants of the sealant from the tile. Lynch says that the average job takes five to six hours, but it will make the tile and grout look pretty much brand new. “And once the sealant is down, it dries in only 12 to 15 minutes,” Lynch adds. “The customer can walk on their floor after only 15 minutes, while other products can take as long

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as two hours to dry fully.” There’s a video on the Sir Grout® website that shows the five steps done to make this happen. Some sealant is clear only, but the Sir Grout® sealant comes in many colors. A customer can pick a color to match or coordinate with the color of their tile. The sealant dries on top of the grout, forming a protective shield over the grout without soaking in or leaving exposed areas. Lynch’s Sir Grout franchise is listed on AngiesList.com as a “guaranteed reliable company.” He feels, although some people may think his prices are comparatively a little high, that they will love the service and results they get — and will not need to repeat it as often. Ron Gibbs found Sir Grout on Angie’s List. “The tile in our entry way had two different shades of grout color,” he says. “Some of the tile is fairly new, but there was also some eight-year-old tile. I knew that just cleaning it wouldn’t solve that issue.” Gibbs says that his call was returned promptly and that Lynch came to his house and explained that he could clean the grout and then use the color seal method to make it all look brand new. “The real test was when my wife came home,” Gibbs says. “She was

very pleased and agreed that even the old tile looked like new again.” He says that the work done was thorough and looked exactly as it was described — and that the price was reasonable. “I will talk to customers about our prices and why our competition may come in with a lower bid,” Lynch says. “People may think they can get a better price from a company that will give them a cost for a twice-a-year job, but I stand by what Sir Grout® charges to get it right the first time. You get what you pay for.” Catch Greg this summer, and you can receive $50 off his services.

Eco-Friendly & Better For People With Allergies

Due to more families wanting to be ecologically friendly to the environment, and being aware of what can cause many allergies today, more people are pulling up carpet and are turning to tile floors. “To help in this, all of our products are acid-free and allergy-resistant,” Lynch explains. He adds that the cleaner Sir Grout® uses is “Ph-neutral.” Ph balance is the proper balance of “potential of hydrogen” in human bodies. In order to be healthy, a body must have the right measure of acid and alkaline ions in the blood. Lynch assures that Sir Grout’s cleaners are Ph neutral –

meaning they won’t throw our Ph balance off. Greg and his wife, Lisa, have been married for 16 years. The couple met shortly after being transThe same tile floor before & after a Sir Grout® treatment. ferred here. They highly functioning individuals perlive in Lutz and have two great kids. forming many types of jobs,” Lynch “Our son is 14 and our daughter is says. “In many cases, like my relative’s, 13,” the proud dad says. “He plays they simply do better with a set roubaseball and she does step-dancing.” tine to accomplish on a regular basis. Their son has a friend with Juvenile Diabetes (JD), so Lynch says that, They’re also often a lot more verbal than in many cases of autism (another “our family goes on walks for JD PDD).” every year. I also have a family memContact Greg Lynch for Sir ber with Asperger’s Syndrome, and I try to raise awareness about this, too.” Grout® services at 948-2488. See the step-by-step video mentioned Asperger’s is a type of pervasive above at SirGrout.com, and some developmental disorder (PDD) that great customer testimonials specifican involve delays in development of cally about Greg’s franchise at Sirskills, ability to socialize with others, Grout.com/location/florida/hillscommunication and imagination. borough-county. “People with Asperger’s can be

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New Wesley Chapel North Kumon Center Helps Students Succeed! By Matt Wiley Recent FCAT scores have educators and parents alike worried about how much Florida students are actually learning in the state’s public schools. Luckily, there are places like Daksha Jadeja’s Wesley Chapel North Kumon Learning Center franchise (on S.R. 54, next to Sweetbay), where students as young as preschoolers to graduating high school seniors can get extra help in both reading and mathematics. “Kumon is an international program,” says Jadeja. “We are the world’s oldest and largest after-school supplemental/enrichment-program. I’ve had a Kumon center in the Lutz/Land O’ Lakes area for about 10 years now.” In November 2011, Jadeja opened her second Kumon Center on Wesley Chapel Blvd. in the Towne Centre shopping plaza, just a few miles north of the Hillsborough County line — and from much of New Tampa. “One of the reasons we (opened the new center) was because our Lutz/Land O’ Lakes center already was drawing so many students from the Wesley Chapel/New Tampa area,” she explains. “It made sense to open a center there to accommodate some of the existing students we had and to keep them from having to come all the way

out to Land O’ Lakes.” One of the ways Jadeja commemorated the new center was by hosting her annual “Read-a-thon” there, an event that she had previously held for her students at the Land O’ Lakes location for the past 10 years. Jadeja says that the “Read-a-thon” is an event for her students to practice reading out loud to develop fluency, as well as showcase their reading talents in an intimate atmosphere surrounded by a small, supportive group of parents and fellow students. This year’s “Read-athon” was the first to be held at her new Wesley Chapel center, but it will likely not be the last. “Our goal was to help the kids overcome their fear of reading in public,” says Jadeja. “We had about 20 kids from pre-k through seventh grade participate (this year).” The students each chose a book at their reading level from Kumon’s recommended reading list and read in front of the group of parents and students for about three minutes each. Jadeja says that part of the way Kumon helps students improve their reading (and math) skills is through the use of an “individual curriculum” that is different for each student. “We have a curriculum,” Jadeja

Owner Daksha Jadeja of the Wesley Chapel North Kumon Learning Center on S.R. 54 helps 6-year-old Joaquin Parrilla with a reading exercise. says, “and essentially what that curriculum has done is pull the core principles that children need to learn in order to be successful in their academic pursuits, and that’s what we focus on. What’s individualized is how they pace themselves through the program and how they progress.” According to the Kumon website, the program is not just a place for

remedial math and reading help. Kumon does focus on early learning, remedial learning and enrichment, hoping to build confidence in each student’s learning abilities that the student will be able to take beyond the classroom. And, the Kumon classroom is where it all begins. “We always want each child to be working above and beyond their grade level and exceeding all expectations,” Jadeja says. Parents take their kids to Kumon because the program has consistently produced results. Jadeja’s goal is to have students who are enrolled in her Kumon Centers to be working at their grade level within twelve months of beginning at the center — no matter which level they were at when they started — and continue on to finish the program. She currently has more than 300 students enrolled in the math and/or reading programs at her two Kumon centers, of which 70 percent are working above their grade level.

A Tried & True Method

To achieve the success parents and students seek, Jadeja’s centers use the “Kumon Method” of learning which, according to the company’s website, is built in levels. To determine where each student stands when they begin the pro-

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gram, they have to take a placement test. Then, based on the results of the test, students’ learning levels are established and they begin the program at a “comfortable starting point.” The Kumon site says that it’s O.K. for this level to be below the student’s current grade level, which allows each student to build confidence and stronger study skills. Students complete worksheets in whichever program they are enrolled that focus on the fundamentals of each subject, whether it is math or reading. As the students master concepts, they progress to the next level of exercises at their own pace or, as Kumon describes it, the “Just Right” level. As students progress through the different levels of the two programs, they are recognized for their accomplishments. This helps to keep the kids interested, she says. One way that they are recognized is through Kumon’s use of a “rewards system,” in which students earn points that they can save up and redeem for prizes. The more assignments and levels students complete, the more points they earn. Jadeja says that one of her students recently redeemed his points for a Microsoft X-Box 360 gaming system, which is in the top level of prizes. Different prize levels feature different types of prizes, which can vary from gaming systems to a guitar or telescope.

She says that she also holds an annual awards ceremony for the students at her two Kumon Centers, in which every child is recognized. This, she says, is a huge motivation for the kids. No matter how big or small, attention is shown to each student’s accomplishments. There is also an honor roll assessed after each quarter for all of the students working above their grade level “I like to honor all of the kids,” she says. “Each student has made some achievement.”

The Meaning Of ‘G By 5’

One of the milestone achievements students enrolled in the Kumon math program can earn is called the “G by 5” award, for which they earn a trophy in the shape of a golden star. Students who earn this recognition have completed level “F,” or pre-algebra, by the end of fifth grade, or before they enter middle school. One student in Jadeja’s program, 10-year-old Nikita Patel, has even exceeded the “G by 5” award, as she is about to finish the “F” level before entering the fifth grade. “The biggest reward of the system is helping students feel empowered,” she explains. “They find that they have become independent, self-learners and really enjoy not having difficulty at school. Self-esteem and self-confidence really go up with the program.”

Jadeja explains that most parents who enroll their child have heard about her two Kumon Centers through word of mouth for the results her programs have produced and the level of personal service she provides. “I am very accessible,” she explains. “I also know these kids. I know all of their names and know where they are in the program.” Before opening her first cenDaksha With Nikita Patel, who is about to ter, Jadeja was a Kumon parent. Her daughter Noorie, now a 23- begin algebra before entering the 5th grade. year-old law school student at the required and that teachers even have to University of Miami, was a Kumon stucomplete some of the same worksheets as dent throughout middle and high their students to stay fresh on their subschool. jects. Jadeja says that she personally trains “Kumon definitely helped boost her each of her staff members in the Kumon self confidence and enabled her to handle method of teaching. advanced classes in middle and high There are now 15 Kumon centers school, she says. “ It helped her earn in the Tampa Bay area, all part of the high academic honors and boosted her Kumon family that, according to the SAT scores.” company’s website, has centers in 47 Jadeja says that she saw the Kumon countries. The first location in the U.S. program available in other parts of the was opened in New York City in 1974. country, but not as many in our area, a Kumon now boasts more than 2,000 gap she decided to fill by opening the centers across North America. Land O’ Lakes center in 2002. The Wesley Chapel North Kumon To open her first center, Jadeja Center is located at 27311 Wesley underwent a “rigorous training and cerChapel Blvd. (S.R. 54) in the Towne tification” process through Kumon Uni- Centre Plaza. For more info about her versity, the company’s training program new Kumon Learning Center, call for Kumon Center instructors. Jadeja Daksha at 973-2266, or send an email says that there is ongoing certification to DakshaJadeja@IKumon.com.

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Tampa Bay Warriors Lay Siege, Take 2012 State YBOA Title By Justin Hoppe The NBA season may be drawing ever closer towards its epic finale but for all the players, coaches, parents and fans of the Age 10 & Under (10U) Tampa Bay Warriors Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) team, crunch time has only just begun. For the next three months the highly competitive team of ten youngsters from all over Tampa, which features New Tampa resident Varun “V” Ajjarapu, will be investing a great deal of their newly acquired glorious summer freedom on the court. The summer tournament season marks the culmination of a year's worth of never-ending suicide sprints, spending more time working on their respective jumpers than with their friends or family, and hitting just a couple free throws shy of losing both arms at the shoulder on an almost daily basis. But, for many, if not all, of those involved with the Warriors, the experience will ultimately come down to the thrill of victory and the regret of defeat. The latter is by no means on the agenda of the Warriors fourth grade (10U) tournament squad, which secured the YBOA Boys State Champi-

onship in their age group in Ft. Myers on June 3. Warriors head coach Kevin Knox’s boys began their overwhelming up-tempo assault from the opening horn, trouncing the opposition in group play to secure the top seed The Tampa Bay Warriors 10U team recently won the Youth Basin the tournament ketball of America State Championship in their age group. bracket. From ing Palm Beach Triple Threat. there, the Warriors continued to make Ajjarapu had already averaged an quick work of every opponent, estabimpressive 14 points per game going lishing an almost-ridiculous 143-point differential through merely four games, into the match-up but came up with a huge 17-point contribution in the including an astounding 15-0 semifinale, which was just three points final shutout of rival Coral Springs short of outscoring his adversaries Explosion, to make it to the champialone. Begging one to wonder onship final. No, that was NOT a miswhether Miami Heat forward and print and I kid you not folks — it was inconsistent closer LeBron James, a semi-final basketball shutout! Varun’s favorite player, could stand to Championship games are almost learn a few things about being always certain to be hard-fought but “clutch” from the straight-A student the Warriors’ aggressive defense and and Tropicana Speech Champion. overall tenacious style of play on the Last season, this same group of back of Ajjarapu’s MVP performance talented young boys won three major proved too great for the title-contend-

9U championships and was recognized as the second best squad within their age group in the entire nation. Despite the level of offensive superiority exhibited by the squad, the hallmark of the team lies with the defense. Coach Knox’s style proves he doesn’t subscribe to the simplicity of reactionary play that many others within this age group so often do. Instead, his tendency is to change defensive schemes suddenly in order to control the tempo from start to finish, forcing the opposition to react rather than allowing them to assert themselves. I believe coach summed up it best following the team’s 2011 AAU Disney Memorial Day Classic Championship victory nearly a year ago when he said, “It (basketball) isn’t checkers, it’s more like chess.” You can come support the Tampa Bay Warriors as they set their sights on yet another championship trophy at the Summertime Jamfest on Friday, June 15, at the University of Tampa’s Bob Martinez Center. For more information about the Tampa Bay Warriors, visit Summerfieldbasketball.org/tampabaywarriors10u or contact head coach Kevin Knox at 767-1716.

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Freedom And Wharton Grads Cross Stage Into Real World By Matt Wiley As rain drizzles down outside the auditorium inside the Florida State Fairgrounds, auditorium, the scent of carnival food makes its way across the packed parking lot from a food stand boasting signs of “fresh grilled sandwiches” and “Italian sausages.” But, the aromas can't top the overwhelming “scents” of excitement in the air at the site of the 2012 graduating ceremonies of Freedom and Wharton High on June 5 and 6, respectively. “I wish all of you the very best and it’s been an honor to represent you,” said Freedom High senior class president Kailey Gay from the podium after welcoming Freedom’s 575 graduating seniors, their family and friends filling the stands and the distinguished faculty and guests all in their robes on the stage. “Live like every moment is your last and laugh until it hurts,” was the advice Freedom Valedictorian Crystal Fleming, who graduated with a weighted grade point average (GPA) of 6.99, left her class with before receiving her diploma. “We are the next generation, and we all have the power to affect someone’s life.” Freedom principal David Sheppard addressed the crowd and commended the class on their accomplishments throughout the year.

“The Freedom class of 2012 received more than $2 million in scholarships this year,” Sheppard said, proudly. “We have students who will be attending every one of Florida’s public universities.” The sea of (Top left) Wharton Valedictorian Cory Goldman said that the “slates” of all the graduating seniors were being navy blue and white square “wiped clean for the last time.” (Top right) Freedom Valedictorian Crystal Fleming receives her diploma from caps that filled principal David Sheppard. (Below left) Wharton grads anxiously await their turn to march to the podium. the floor of the (Below right) Top: Freedom Salutatorian Christopher Tolson auditorium at the Fairgrounds rose and fell, as row See “Graduation” on page 42.

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Our Exclusive Guide To Hurricane Preparedness In New Tampa By Matt Wiley With the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season having officially started on June 1, and with one named storm — Sub-Tropical Storm Beryl — already under our area’s belt, it’s important to be prepared for whatever this year's unpredictable storm season throws at us. Whether it’s an unusual (because we’re so far inland) direct hit, or just some wind and rain, here is the 2012 New Tampa Neighborhood News Hurricane Preparedness Guide to help your family weather the storm(s). This year, the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting that there will be 9-15 named storms, of which between 4-8 are expected to become hurricanes and, of those, 1-3 could become major (above a Category 3) hurricanes before the season ends on November 30. If a strong storm approaches and your home is not prepared with boarded-up windows or hurricane shutters — local emergency management officials warn that duct tape on the windows will not prevent debris from flying through them — a shelter

is the best place to be. In New Tampa, there are five approved hurricane shelters: Lawton Chiles, Dr. Richard F. Pride and Hilda T. Turner elementary schools, Louis Benito Middle and Paul R. Wharton High. If you ever have to evacuate to a shelter, be sure to bring pillows, blankets and sleeping bags. It also is a good idea to pack a few days worth of changes of clothes and personal hygiene items, such as toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant. For entertainment, be sure to bring books, playing cards or hand-held game systems/cell phones. Even board games that have been collecting dust in the closet can provide first-class entertainment, as well as a good distraction when sitting in a school gymnasium or auditorium during a hurricane. However, if you decide to brave the storm in your home, there is no sense in not being prepared. Before deciding to “ride it out” at home, however, check to see if you live in an evacuation area or an area that is subject to severe wind or flooding, as many homes in New Tampa are built near ponds and even conservation areas that could flood during a major

hurricane or tropical storm.

Make A Storm Kit

First and foremost, bottled drinking water is absolutely the most important thing to have when gathering hurricane supplies. Local supermarkets, such as the Tampa Palms Publix, as well as wholesale stores — like BJ’s Wholesale Club on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in Tampa Palms, and even home improvement stores such as Lowe’s and Home Depot (both located on BBD, on either side of I75), are almost always wellA hurricane can be menacing from above, but perstocked with gallon jugs and haps even scarier on the ground. Photo: NASA large packs of bottled water. go bad quickly if the power goes out The Hillsborough County Office and they do not remain cold. Bags of of Emergency Management chips, nuts, crackers, cereals or any(HCOEM) recommends keeping a thing dry that will not go bad are all week’s worth of water — one gallon good ideas. If stocking up on any per person, per day — on hand. canned foods, don't forget to add a A dedicated disaster kit is a great way to always be prepared for a storm. manual can opener to your kit. It also is important to have at Most necessary supplies can be found at local supermarkets. Canned and dry least a two-week supply of prescription foods are a must. Perishable foods will medications and a First-Aid kit on

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hand. Flashlights and batteries will come in handy if the power goes out, especially for a battery-powered storm radio that will keep you informed of any updates before, during and after the storm. Coolers also can be a treasured commodity, especially for bags of ice, another one of the most demanded items following a storm. Being prepared before a shortage can put you ahead of the game. It may sound...well, nasty...but it’s also a good idea to have a large bucket with a tight-sealing lid, along with some kitty litter, to serve as a makeshift toilet; it is not uncommon for plumbing to be out of service during a severe storm. Other items to have on hand during a major storm include plenty of cash (banks and ATMs will not be in service if the power is out), and, if you

can afford it, a gas generator (to be used outdoors only) can turn the lights on for as long as the gas supply lasts. It’s also good to have a few extra gas cans filled if a storm is approaching, not only for your generator, but also for your vehicle in case nearby gas stations run out of gas. We’ve already seen one named storm this season — Beryl actually hit a few days before the official start of the season on June 1 — and, hopefully, it will be the only one. However, it is always a good idea to be prepared and to have a plan. For more information about being prepared for a hurricane, please visit the National Hurricane Center's website at NHC.NOAA. gov, or, you also can call the City of Tampa (282-7827) and Hillsborough County Emergency Management (236-3800) departments.

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“Graduation”

Continued from page 39 after row of Freedom seniors — 267 of which were honors students wearing white in recognition of their GPAs exceeding 4.0 — got up from their seats to walk across the stage and receive their respective diplomas. A similar scene followed on the evening of June 6, as Wharton’s 526 graduating seniors filled the floor of the auditorium. “Four years ago, I had the pleasure of welcoming this group of students to Wharton as freshmen,” said Wharton principal Bradley Woods, Hillsborough County’s High School Principal of the Year. “Regardless of how they entered, they are all leaving as one — the class of 2012.” Woods told the crowd of proud relatives of the more than $6 million in scholarships that the class had earned, as well as the more than 1,100 AP exams taken, the 297 seniors graduating with a 4.0 GPA or above and the more than 15,000 community service hours that the class had logged collectively. “We came into high school with clean slates,” said Wharton’s Valedictorian Cory Goldman, who graduated with an impressive 7.52 weighted GPA. “Throughout high school, our slates were etched with successes and failures. Our slates will once again be wiped clean after graduation. This is our last blank canvas.” Congratulations to all of the Wharton, Freedom and other local 2012 graduating seniors from the New Tampa Neighborhood News!

(Above) Wharton principal Bradley Woods recognizes his school’s grads who are entering the military. (Below right) Wharton grad Tyler Guffey. (Below) Freedom High’s white-clapboarded honors grads await their diplomas.

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Summer Movies Explode Onto The Silver Screen! By Matt Wiley Cue the lights and grab some popcorn as a barrage of superheroes, aliens, rock stars, foul-mouthed teddy bears, animated zoo animals and cub scouts bring something for everyone to theaters this summer, especially action! One Wesley Chapel resident — Tommy Quinn — can be seen taking part in some of that action alongside the world’s greatest superheroes in one of this summer’s most action-packed movies that has already raked in more than $1 billion worldwide, “The Avengers.”

“The Avengers” (PG-13, in theaters)

They’ve finally assembled. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Hawkeye and the Black Widow come together to battle Thor’s angry brother and, from the reviews so far, “The Avengers” is smart, funny and full of non-stop action sequences that don’t disappoint. Quinn, a resident of the Meadow Pointe community, is a part of some of those action sequences. Stunt Predators USA, a stunt-production company of which he is a part, did some of the stunt coordination for “The Avengers.”

stunt work didn’t make the final cut. “It’s crazy because you spend so much time on (the stunts), but then in the movie, it just flies by so fast,” he says. After appearing in the first of the Avengers movies, Quinn hopes to have a larger role in the Wesley Chapel resident Tommy Quinn (far left) is sequel. He offers advice to those who dream of an extra/stunt man in “The Avengers.” Photo © 2012 Paramount Pictures getting involved in the movie industry. “(Richard Fike, director of Stunt “If you have a dream, just go out Predators) called me and said, ‘You and do it,” he says. “It’s really not that don’t want to miss this one,’” explains hard to get involved. I feel like I’m just Quinn. “This was huge. We were rungetting started.” ning around dressed up like cops while things were blowing up everywhere.” “Prometheus” Quinn, 49, says he has been doing (R, In theaters) stunt work for about 12 years and can Ridley Scott delivers his prequel be seen in the film portraying a New to the Alien saga with the story of a York City cop. He has previously voyage to find earth's origins. Of worked on three other action films, course, nothing goes to plan and the including 2001’s “American Outlaws,” astronauts find themselves fighting for which starred Colin Farrell. He says their lives on a distant planet. The that he is basically an “all-purpose guy” trailer offers a preview of some stunand can drive pretty much any type of ning visuals and a step into another vehicle needed for stunts, in addition to world. martial arts work. Quinn recently saw the final ver“The Dark Knight Rises” sion of the film and says that a lot of his

(PG-13, July 20)

Director Christopher Nolan’s “Batman” finale finally makes its way into theaters, and from the last trailer for it, it looks like it has the potential to steal the show this summer. However, after the late Heath Ledger’s posthumous Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in the previous “Batman” flic, it will be interesting to see if the Bat’s latest nemesis, Bane (played by Tom Hardy) will live up to audience expectations. The murderous Bane was more

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comically portrayed in 1997’s awful “Batman & Robin.” The new film also features Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Anne Hathaway.

“The Expendables 2” (R, Aug. 17)

In the trailer, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger carries a big gun and exclaims, “I’m back!” If that’s not enough, the film also stars pretty much every major action star since the 1970s. Even Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme get their hands dirty in the sequel, written and directed by Rambo himself, Sylvester Stallone.

Seth McFarlane, creator of “Family Guy,” makes his movie debut as Mark Walhberg’s dirty-talking, pot-smoking teddy bear that sounds like several “Family Guy” characters mashed into one. Mila Kunis co-stars as Wahlberg’s disapproving girlfriend who wants Ted kicked to the curb.

“The Watch” (R, July 27)

the Entertainer, Sacha Baron Cohen and Sherri Shepherd again lend their voice talents.

“Ice Age 4: Continental Drift” (PG, July 13)

For those looking for laughs, there is plenty to chuckle about in theaters this summer.

Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn and Jonah Hill are part of a community Neighborhood Watch program and discover an alien invasion that is taking place while making the rounds. Did I mention the stars and the rating? Enough said.

“Rock of Ages” Ages (PG-13, In theaters)

“The Campaign” (Not yet rated, August 10)

Based on the Broadway musical, “Rock of Ages” is a musical that follows two young people trying to make it in 1987 Los Angeles. Tom Cruise plays a rock star. Alec Baldwin owns a nightclub. Catherine Zeta-Jones plays a religious leader against the music. Add that to the 80s songs soundtrack and you've got yourself a good time in the theater.

Will Ferrell and Zack Galafianakis battle for a seat in North Carolina’s state legislature as the only two names on the ballot. Both comic geniuses flex their funny bones as caricatures of politicians during a presidential election year.

“Ted” (R, July 13)

“Madagascar 3: Europe's

And don’t forget about the kids! There’s plenty for them, too, this summer.

The Ice Age critters are hanging on for survival, literally, this time on an iceberg, as the world melts around them. Is this the last chapter before extinction? Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, and Queen Latifah again bring the characters to life.

Most Wanted” (PG, In theaters)

With so many big movies hitting theaters this blockbuster season, the Everyone’s favorite zoo-escapees challenge will be picking which ones return, only this time, they’re stuck in to see. One thing’s for sure; summer Europe on their way back to the Big will be one wild ride for movies. Apple and end up joining a railroad Be sure to check these out at our circus. Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Cedric local theaters, such as the Cobb 16 Theatre (948-5444) at The Grove at Wesley Chapel, or the Muvico Starlight 20 (5589747) on Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. in New Tampa. Which movies are you most excited to see? Check out the trailers and let us know your opinions at “Madagascar 3” is already attracting young-at- NTNeighborhood heart audiences of all ages! © 2012 Dreamworks News.com!

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Saffron Is Still The New Tampa Area’s Favorite Indian Cuisine! By Gary Nager No, I’m still not going to tell you that Indian food is high on my list of favorites, but I will say this — if you’re not sure if you like Indian cuisine, you really should try Saffron Indian Cuisine, located in the Cross Creek Center plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. at Kinnan St. Owners Nimesh and Sunita Chheda will celebrate five years in business at the end of this year and there’s a lot of very good reasons why the restaurant’s regulars keep coming back time and again. “We make everything fresh,” says Sunita. “And we use the finest ingredients and spices. People really appreciate our food.

This garlic Naan bread is our editor’s favorite starter at Saffron.

One young family that happened in while I was taking pictures for this story told me that although their kids started out only eating the chicken fingers and fries from Saffron’s kids menu, they soon graduated to the chicken butter Masala and chicken Tikka Masala. “They really love it here,” said the busy mom, who obviously was into Saffron’s spicier options. Well, although I love some spicy foods, I will admit that I haven’t been able to graduate to the “Indian spicy” items on Saffron’s menu. My favorite starter is still the garlic Naan bread, which is topped with garlic and cilantro and baked in the Tandoor oven. I also have enjoyed the meat samosa (triangular crispy pastries filled with meat and green peas) and definitely plan to try the chicken Kathi kabob rolls, which are sort of like a chunky grilled chicken taco with a soft wrap. But, whether you like a nice Mulligatawny stew, fried chicken, onion or even paneer (cottage cheese) pakoras or a Saffron special appetizer platter, you definitely can fill up fast on starters. And of course, every time I visit Saffron, I have to still get the Tandoori oven lamb chops, which come out sizzling, like fajitas, and sitting atop equal-

ly delicious onions and peppers. I get these tender chops mild-tomedium, but they are always delicious. I can’t eat shrimp, but I do hear people rave about the spicy Tandoori shrimp all the time, too. I also have enjoyed Saffron’s chicken butter Masala and chicken Madras (with coconut), the lamb Saagwala (which is lightly spiced and cooked in spinach) and the fresh fish tikka Masala. Last year, freelancer Camille Gillies, a much more experienced Indian cuisine enthusiast who wrote about the trio of chutneys, a trio of which are served with papads (cracker-like lentil wafers) while you wait. I didn’t really enjoy the papads by themselves, but the cilantro and mint chutney and sweet tamarind chutney served with the papads definitely bring out some unexpectedly delicious flavors. When you visit this month, be sure to ask about the new items being added to Saffron’s special summer menu. Saffron is named for an Indian spice and what really sets Indian cuisine

The Tandoori lamb chops (top) and Tandoori shrimp (above) are among the top sellers at Saffron Indian Cuisine on Cross Creek Blvd. apart even from Thai and other food that use a lot of curry flavors is the way the spices are used in every dish. Some pack serious heat, so make sure you ask if you don’t like spicy food, while others are just uniquely flavorful.

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Big Brothers & Sisters At PCGC!

(Top, l. to r.) The chicken butter Masala, Basmati rice and Navratna Korma (nine veggie) dishes at Saffron are all tasty and satisfying. (Above) One of Saffron’s two casual and colorful dining rooms And of course, Saffron also has hot Masala tea and a variety of cold yogurt6 drinks, as well as unique, traditional Indian desserts. Saffron Indian Cuisine (10044 Cross Creek Blvd.) is open for lunch

As someone who served as a de facto “big brother” to an entire group of younger kids in my neighborhood growing up; someone who has seen what happens to some kids who don’t have a meaningful relationship with an adult of the same gender in their lives, I have always felt strongly about organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters. As part of the nation’s largest donor and volunteer supported mentoring network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay (BBBSTB) operates under the belief that every child has the ability to succeed and thrive in life. BBBSTB partnership facilitator Jan Roberts, the current Honorary Deputy Mayor of Wesley Chapel, hosted a fund raiser for the agency on June 7 at Pebble Creek Golf Club (PCGC). Among the three “Bigs” who spoke at the event was April Saland (photo, with little sister Kylie), who talked about the importance of the

organization, which mainly matches children in single-parent and low-income families or households where a parent is incarcerated. BBBSTB serves children in Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties and makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children. The agency provides a system of ongoing evaluation and support, to help “Littles” perform better in school, avoid violence and illegal activities and have stronger relationships with their parents and others. This event was an attempt to match more kids in our area with “Bigs.” BBBSTB currently has 550 children in Hillsborough, Polk and Pasco counties waiting to be matched with a “Big.” To help, visit BBBSFL.org or call Jan Roberts at 769-3614.- GN

Friday-Sunday and every day except Monday for dinner. Call 600-3315 and ask about Saffron’s special Father’s Day lunch buffet. Or, visit SaffronIndianCuisine.us. And, please tell them we sent you!

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The Latest & Greatest News About Dining, Shopping, Retail & More In New Tampa & Wesley Chapel! By Gary Nager So many ribbon cuttings, so little time? Considering how hard it is to make a living in almost any U.S. community these days, when you have two outstanding Chambers of Commerce (Wesley Chapel & New Tampa) right in our distribution areas, and multiple other fine Chambers (North Tampa, Temple Terrace, Land O’Lakes, Central Pasco, Pasco-Hernando Hispanic Chamber, etc.) based within a few more miles, it’s easy to not be able to afford so many Chamber memberships. But, here’s a little hint if you’re still trying to grow your business locally: ribbon cuttings and after hours “mixers” hosted by Chamber members are almost always free and open to the public — and most attract anywhere from 30 to more than 100 local business people and residents who may want to do business with you! Most even serve refreshments and some serve food so good and so abundant, you can even save the cost of going out to dinner after. Here’s just a smattering of the recent run (some of these are more than a month old because we simply didn’t have room to run them before) on local ribbon cuttings and events and, if you turn to page 22 of this issue, you’ll see the New Tampa Chamber’s monthly page, which lists the Chamber’s many recurring events, some (but

(Left) The Wesley Chapel Chamber ribbon cutting for A Dash of Salt & Pepper and ARVE Interiors. (Right) A Dash of Salt & Pepper owner Ghada Jadallah provided the food at the 5/3 Bank after-hours mixer. not all) of of which are absolutely free! Dash Of Salt & Pepper - I call owner and Meadow Pointe resident Ghada Jadallah my dear friend, but when way more than 100 people packed their way into the WCCC ribbon cutting for her catering/personal chef service located in the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center on Cross Creek Blvd., I realized that Ghada and her husband Lutfi (who I’ve known even longer than I have her) have more friends than I have critics. A Dash of Salt & Pepper has ready-made meals, can design personalized menus, uses the healthiest ingredients and serves up great food at great prices and Ghada’s always-winning

smile. Call A Dash of Salt & Pepper at 376-6689. Also cutting a ribbon at the same event May 10 was Rosemary MacKeen of ARVE Interiors, who helped Ghada create her location’s appealing look. For ARVE interiors, call 523-3257. Spherion Staffing & Gator Cleaning Solutions - This really nice ribbon cutting event, with delicious food provided by Betty Marie’s Meals & More (352-340-9597), was held Apr. 17 at the Hampton Inn & Suites off S.R. 56. For Gator Cleaning Solutions, call Erin Meyer at (8130 929-1122. For Spherion Staffing, call Michael

Marcus & Erin Meyer of Gator Cleaning Solutions and their children celebrate their Wesley Chapel Chamber ribbon cutting at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Spaulding at (352) 796-6000. 5/3 Bank After Hours Mixer - I still contend that 5/3 (somehow pro-

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5/3 Bank manager Frank DiMaria (2nd from right) welcomed about 100 guests to his branch’s recent after-hours mixer. nounced “Fifth Third”) Bank should at Wiregrass mall for this fun and very either do away with the fractions in its unique fund raiser for the Multiple name or change its name to “Five Sclerosis (MS) Society, as former LightThirds Bank,” but the branch located ning captain Dave Andreychuk at 2022 Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd., announced the raffle prize winners and in front of The Shops at Wiregrass, and I had literally the best grilled amberjack manager Frank DiMaria and his staff, I’ve tasted in years at GrillSmith’s beauhosted about 100 people at its April 19 tiful bar. networking mixer, with outstanding Donations still being accepted to food provided by Ghada Jadallah of A benefit the MS Society. To help, Dash of Salt & Pepper (see previous email Bonnie at bfrombos@aol.com. item). For 5/3 Bank, call 929-3474. New Restaurant Comings & Goings - Here comes another wave of new eateries in our area, as Baja Fresh recently opened and, at our press time, the adjacent iCream Café (located next to The Hungry Greek on BBD) was about a week away from opening. Do me a favor and tell the management and staff that we not only sent you, but that you’ve gotten most of your info about these two attractivelooking eateries from yours truly. • PDQ Fresh Tenders, Salads & Ophthalmologist Dr. Gritta FridSandwiches on S.R. 56 (directly in man and her husband, Michael front of Sam’s Club) is having its Alperovich, at the New Tampa WCCC ribbon cutting the day most of Chamber ribbon cutting for their you will receive this — on Friday, June New Tampa Eye Institute. 15. PDQ already is open and I have to admit their crispy tenders, zesty dipping New Tampa Eye Institute Located in the Summergate Profession- sauces and hand-cut fries are already guilty pleasures of mine. al Park behind Sam’s Club, we had a • Pizza, Pizza & More Pizza? We full-length feature about the New hope you’ll also check out no fewer Tampa Eye Institute in our last issue, than three new pizza places in our area, but the well-attended official New Tampa Chamber ribbon cutting for Dr. two of which already are open. The one that is still weeks away from opening, Gritta Fridman’s ophthalmology office New York New York Pizza is in the was held last month. former 3Ts Pizza location in the same Call 994-7000 for more info. plaza with frontage on BBD in Seven Bishop Family MS Fund Raiser - Oaks as Dunkin’ Donuts). NY NY is an Ybor City and Hyde Park favorite of My friends and long-time New Tampa mine that I believe is certain to be a big residents Bonnie & Bob Bishop hit here, too. jammed somewhere between 150-200 A little to the south, at 19651 people at the GrillSmith in The Shops

Bob and Bonnie Bishop packed nearly 200 people into the GrillSmith in the Wiregrass mall for an MS fund raiser. BBD in the Pebble Creek Collection, Full Circle Pizza & Grill owner and Chicagoan Ron Chase says he serves a unique, thin-crust, brick-oven pizza that everyone at our office is already crazy about. I also have sampled and enjoyed Ron’s fried ravioli appetizer, which is served with a chunky marinara sauce, and look forward to trying his veal and chicken parmigiana heroes and another popular Windy City favorite, the Chicago Italian beef sandwiches. There’s even share-able salads, plus wine, beer and flat-screen TVs, to add to your enjoyment. Full Circle (named as an homage to it being in the former Circle’s New Tampa Bistro location in the plaza) was only open a week or so at our press time, but was already attracting plenty of interested pizza lovers. For more information, call Full

Circle Pizza at 994-3700 or stop in at 19651 BBD Blvd. And finally, the Pizza Kitchen has opened in the Cross Creek Center plaza on Cross Creek Blvd. (behind the Shell gas station), in the space previously occupied by the Urban Culinary Café. The pizza at the Pizza Kitchen also features a thinner crust than my favorite New York-style pizza, but it’s pretty good, too. The restaurant also features dine-in, takeout, subs and salads. For more info, stop in at the Pizza Kitchen at 10016 Cross Creek Blvd. or call 528-8777. Partying At Pepin - I also recently attended two great events at the beautiful T. Pepin Hospitality Centre on N. 50th St., less than a mile south of Hillsborough Ave. The first was the second annual “Brews With Attitude” craft beer tasting, featuring dozens of microbrews available from Pepin. Plan to attend this one next year! Yum! Then, just a week before our press time, I attended the second annual “Sneaker Soirée,” an awards banquet, also at Pepin, honoring our local pro and college sports programs. Among this year’s award winners was the “Moment of the Year,” Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Evan Longoria’s “Game 162”-winning homer that completed the Rays’ miracle march to the 2011 American League playoffs. The highlight of the evening was a discussion featuring the general managers of the Rays, Bucs and Lightning (photo, below). For more photos, visit NTNeighborhoodNews.com.

(L. to r.) Tampa Bay Bucs GM Mark Dominik, TB Rays GM Andrew Friedman, TB Lightning GM Steve Yzerman and host Rock Riley of Bright House Sports Network were part of a “GM Roundtable” at the recent “Sneaker Soirée” at Pepin Distributing.

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