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Local Students Await Results Of Science Experiment After Successful Launch Into Space

By Tamas Mondovics

Former Fishhawk Creek Elementary School students Karinna Crespo, 12; Chandrika Gandrui, 12; and Casey Utsler, 11, are joined by Hillsborough County School District Science Academic Coach and local Student Spaceflight Experiments Program Manager Mary Vaughn ahead of the recent launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which carried the girl’s science experiment to the International Space Station.

zero gravity affects cottonseed growth chosen by the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), which attempts to improve interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) by providing students grades five through college access to space for their experiments. The cottonseed experiment cost roughly $21,500. Casey, now a sixth-grader at Randall Middle School, explained that the experiment involves a small plastic tube divided into three chambers. Following the experiment’s arrival at the ISS, an astronaut will immediately expose some of the cottonseeds to water under weightless conditions, and will do the same to the rest of the seeds a couple of weeks prior to the experiment’s return to Earth in May. The girls are to then compare the seed growth

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Former Fishhawk Creek Elementary School students Karinna Crespo, 12; Chandrika Gandrui, 12; and Casey Utsler, 11, watched anxiously as their science experiment on board of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted into space from the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral toward the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX, is a Los Angeles commercial space company. The successful launch was much welcomed after a failed attempt last summer when an unmanned rocket carrying the girls’ experiment exploded just minutes after launch. “Seeing the rocket explode last year was very upsetting, but our teacher reminded us that we are to expect anything,” Karinna, a student at Mulrennan Middle School, said. “It is part of science.” The experiment designed by microgravity curriculum students will test how

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Hillsborough County Crossing Guard Matt Hesser keeps an eye on fourth grade FishHawk Creek Elementary School students Mary Pratt, 10, and Grace Thielke,10, as they cross the street at the intersection of Dorman Road and FishHawk Crossing Boulevard on their way home from school. With only weeks left of the school year, the girls said that they feel safe crossing the busy roadway. Hesser is just one of hundreds of school crossing guards that serve the students throughout the county.

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Authentic FishHawk Bagels Expands Menu Options & Location

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variety of bagel Nelson Ramos, sandwiches includowner of FishHawk ing tuna melts, Bagels, is turning off chicken salad, BLT his alarm when and more. Caffeine most people are still junkies can get their sawing logs. He fix with a selection rises at 1:45 a.m. of gourmet coffees (yep, you’re reading this right), drives to and teas. Fruit his shop, located at smoothies are also 13435 FishHawk served. Blvd. in the River The menu has Springs Shopping also expanded Center at the corner recently to include a of Bell Shoals Road selection of made FishHawk Bagels owner Nelson Ramos and FishHawk from scratch pastries wakes up at 1:45 a.m. to make delicious Boulevard, to begin and cupcakes. bagels every day, rain or shine. the arduous multiSoups are now stepped process of creating some of the served on the weekends. best bagels in town. The menu isn’t the only thing that’s “If you want a really good New Yorkexpanded. The shop has added an extra style bagel you have to boil them and 1,500 sq.ft. of space and now includes then bake them,” said Ramos, who has seating for 42 customers. been cooking up bagels on FishHawk “People wanted a place to sit down Boulevard for more than eight years. and eat and I listened to that,” said His process produces bagels that Ramos. have a shiny and crunchy outside but are FishHawk Bagels is open Monday soft and chewy on the inside. through Friday 5 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 6 Over the years friends have tried to a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday 6 a.m.–2 p.m. encourage him to skip the boiling step, Visit www.fishhawkbagels.com or call reducing the preparation time and allow661-2878. ing him to get a little more sleep. “No way,” said Ramos. “I just can’t cut corners.” In This Issue Ramos serves up 16 different flavored bagels, all freshly baked daily in the store served with cream cheeses, butter, HOA HOT TOPICS ...............................PG 7 peanut butter, or lox. Customers arrive early to get the best selection. VINE TO WINE..................................PG 14 FishHawk resident and Church of FISHING TOURNAMENT...................PG 16 Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seminary teacher Jenie Hunter sometimes CAR SHOW, CRAFT FAIR...................PG 22 stops at FishHawk Bagels, which is on SPORTS CONNECTION...............PGS 34‐35 her way to class, to pick up a treat for her students. Her class begins at 6 a.m. CHALKLINES .....................................PG 38 “The shop’s location is so convenient SPA DAY GIVEAWAY .........................PG 43 and I’m glad they open early,” she said. “I have bought doughnuts in the past and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT................PG 46 they’re hit or miss with my students but everyone’s always happy to eat bagels.” READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE Bagels aren’t the only menu items. www.ospreyobserver.com For the lunch crowd, Ramos serves a

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Newsome High School Theatre Presents Disney's Beauty And The Beast

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Emily Velasco is Mrs. Potts, the comforting motherly teapot. “As a senior, I am so excited about playing such an iconic role like Ms. Potts. She is a real mother to Belle, the entire castle and she especially loves her son Chip. I am thrilled to be playing a leading role and wearing an amazing costume. We are renting beautifully made professional costumes and Ms. Potts will be so much fun to wear,” said Velasco. Sean Martin in the center as Lumiere, Matt The brawny, conceited hunter, Bradley on the end as a Utensil rehearsing for the upcoming production of Beauty and the Gaston, with his eye set on Belle, is Beast at Newsome High School. Zach Garner. His bumbling sidekick, Newsome High School’s Theatre Lefou, is Daniel Milani and Alex Lopez Department presents the award-winning plays Maurice, Belle's eccentric inventor musical Disney’s Beauty and the father. Beast, Thursday-Saturday, May 5, 6 and Enchanted castle objects include tal7 at Newsome High School, located at ented actors and dancers from all over 16550 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia in the the area. The production is lead by direcAuditorium. tors Leslie White and Chad Cornwell, With Beauty and the Beast, music director Jeffry Bogue, choreograNewsome High School Theatre creates pher Mitsie Kraack, and lighting and the storybook magic of an enchanted sound design by Stephen Kraack and castle and a French provincial town in the costumes by Mary Kraack. 1700's with orchestrated music, costumes Student assistants and crew memthat come to life and spectacular showbers will be responsible for the staging stopping, all cast dance numbers. and production values of the musical, Director Leslie White said, "Beauty including the lighting, sound and props. and the Beast is my favorite Disney The cast of Beauty and the Beast movie and Belle is my favorite princess. includes more than 65 performers and She loves to read and I love to read. Our crew members from ages 13 to 18 years cast and our community know and love of age. this show. Our students are talented and Performances take place 7 p.m. on passionate and so excited to be a part of Thursday to Saturday, May 5-7 and also this production.” at 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $10 for Lillian Kraack is featured in the role of students and senior citizens and $15 for lovely Belle, and The Beast is portrayed adults. To purchase tickets, by Hayes Ubillos. visit www.newsometheatre.com.

Members of the club are encouraged to visit with other clubs. Many who visit are working to progress through the Toastmasters curriculum and speech manuals, and they earn recogniThe members of the Breckenridge Toastmasters Club are tion for their accomplishdiverse, but all have one goal in mind to strive to be peak ments. These include performers and the very best versions of themselves. but are not limited to If you would like the opportunity to Competent Communicator, Advanced gain confidence and learn to speak articu- Communicator Bronze and Distinguished lately and eloquently, then you should Toastmaster. consider joining Toastmasters. Locally, At the recent meeting of the the Breckenridge Toastmasters, a place Breckenridge Toastmasters club, their “where leaders are made,” meets on the guest speaker was Mark Gai. He utilized second and fourth Friday of each month. the opportunity to speak before the club They meet at the Brandon Chamber of in order to perfect the delivery of a conCommerce, located at 330 Pauls Dr. in test speech, “Speak Up.” Gai was preparBrandon from 6:30-7:45 p.m. ing to have the speech delivered and According to Cate Baierlein with the judged at a conference. Breckenridge Toastmasters, “We have an Also at the meeting were several offiopen door policy. There is no prerequisite cials from Toastmasters District 48 which to joining our club, and we welcome serves all of the West Coast of Florida everyone to visit the club to determine Toastmasters Clubs and Chapters. Lynn whether it is a good fit.” If you decide to Perry, the Club Growth Director for District join, there is a short application process 48 said, “Being a member of and once a member of the local club, you Toastmasters is like taking a master’s become a member of Toastmasters class in communications.” International. Barrington Williams of Riverview is Baierlein said, “Many people, includthe president of the Breckenridge ing prominent public figures and movie Toastmasters Club. Williams said, “I have stars, credit Toastmasters as the foundabeen a member for 10 years, but I really tion to their success. The reasons people got into it about three years ago. I wanted join are highly individualized. Our memto fake it until I make it as a competent, bers achieve their personal and profesoutgoing and poetic speaker.” sional development goals because of the Visit breckenridge.toastmastersupport we provide each other.” sclubs.org or follow them on Facebook.

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Beverage Startup Weekend Seeking AMC Teams With Holmberg Chick-fil-A For Summer Movie Camp Program Local Entrepreneurs By Libby Hopkins

Thomas Edison around those once said, “The value of ideas and work to an idea lives in the using develop a working of it.” Many people have prototype, demo, ideas about starting a or presentation by business, but many Sunday evening,” never come to life. This Steinhoff said. “On happens because they Sunday evening may not know how to they pitch their express their ideas or new business to a know how to start their panel of esteemed own small business. profesTrey Steinhoff is Trey Steinhoff gradsionals hosting Startup uated from the from Weekend Tampa: University of South around Beverage Edition on May 20-21. Florida in May of 2015. the He works for a local startup company area.” called Kite Desk in Ybor City. Steinhoff and his colleagues really “I studied economics and entreprewanted to celebrate the local beverage neurship,” Steinhoff said. “There I was scene in Tampa, so they are hosting exposed to entrepreneurship in a class Startup Weekend Tampa: Beverage called creativity and innovation in entreEdition on May 20-21 at the preneurship that was taught by a couple Entrepreneurial Collaborative Center of incredible locals, Brent Britton and located in Ybor City. Reuben Pressman. They recommended I “We have so many awesome brewattend my first startup weekend in the eries, coffee shops, tea lounges and new summer of 2014 and I fell in love.” drink joints popping up in Tampa, it Startup weekends started back in seemed like a great idea,” Steinhoff said. July of 2007 in Boulder, Colorado when “People have told us that startup weekAndrew Hyde brought together 70 entreend was a life changing experience. preneurs to try to create a startup in just There is something electric about bringing 54 hours. Since then startup events have together passionate people and then taken place in over 135 countries, involvwatching them tackle a challenge head ing more than 210,000 entrepreneurs. on in just 54 hours.” “These days, startup weekends are To be a part of Startup Weekend 54-hour weekend events, during which Tampa: Beverage Edition, visit groups of developers, business manbit.ly/1VCbkBg or email Steinhoff at agers, startup enthusiasts, marketing trey.cas3@gmail.com. The gurus and graphic artists pitch ideas for Entrepreneurial Collaborative Center is new startup companies, form teams located at 2102 E. Palm Ave. in Ybor City.

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Buddy Cruise Raising Funds, Awareness For Down Syndrome

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Buddy Buddy Cruise is a Cruise was Lithia based founded in charity serving 2008 and individuals provides and families educational with special resources, needs. It had advocacy a record and awarebreaking conness for ference in individuals 2015 and and famihopes to top it lies with in 2016. special Photo Courtesy BlueLuna needs. In Last year A Halloween costume contest took place on the 2015 addition to Buddy Cruise Buddy Cruise. hosted its the cruise, annual event on board Royal Buddy has events scheduled across the Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas country. In the coming months, it will be with over 350 in attendance. taking part in conferences in Montreal, While sailing, the group visited St. Canada, Orlando, Florida, and Kitts, St. Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Spearfish, South Dakota. It will host its Rico. The week was packed with workfirst charity golf tournament in Boston, shops, activities, and excursions. It even Massachusettes and will be the recipihosted the first ever Halloween carnival ent of a fundraising event generously at sea. There was something for all arranged by Chef Robert Irvine. ages and abilities. This annual Jorge Arnoldson, director and Lithia Buddywalk at Sea, to raise awareness resident, also invites you to become a for Down syndrome, had over 800 peoBuddy Cruiser for Life. ple participating. “We already have our 2017 event This October Buddy Cruise sets sail on the books for Monday, October 30, It on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea. will be an exciting Halloween sailing,” he “We invite everyone to join us said. whether they have a loved one with To join in the fun, or any other special needs or not. You will have an Buddy Cruise, the only way to reserve is amazing time. It’s a life-changing event,” by calling 877-239-2789. For more inforsaid former Donald Trump Apprentice mation about Buddy Cruise, email joistar and current Buddy Cruise Director nus@buddycruise.org. Visit buddyTroy McClain. “Join us once and you cruise.org for more information on will become a Buddy Cruiser for life.” Buddy Cruise.

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Annual “Be A Hero” Luncheon To Support A Kid’s Place

By Kathy L. Collins

A Kid’s Place Annual Luncheon is set to take place on Friday, May 13 at TPepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa.

A Kid’s Place in Brandon is holding its Be a Hero Annual Luncheon on Friday, May 13. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. and the lunch and program begin at 12 p.m. The Annual Luncheon, presented by the MacKinnon Family Foundation, will be held at the TPepin Hospitality Centre located at 4121 N. 50th St. in Tampa. Tickets to the lunch are $50 per person and sponsorships are available. A Kid’s Place provides a safe, stable and loving environment for abused, abandoned and neglected children from birth to 17 years of age. The primary focus is to keep siblings together in a homelike atmosphere with live-in house parents. Since it opened, A Kid’s Place has provided over 125,000 bed nights for children. This year, the luncheon is hosted by Cathy Unruh, a friend of the late Dottie Berger MacKinnon, founder of A Kid’s Place. Attendees to the luncheon will be inspired by a video showing the experiences of a foster child. According to Samantha Mellen, development manager

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2016 revealed that 10,056 Florida GAL citizen volunteers are trained and certified to work with children who are removed from their parents due to safety concerns. Most volunteers represent two or more abused children, visiting them at least once a month, and advising child welfare judges on options for assuring the child’s best interests. “Our dedicated volunteers the heart and soul of the are A group of people were recently sworn in as Guardian Ad Litem citizen volunteers. Thousands of children still GAL Program,” Abramowitz need a voice and more volunteers are needed. explained. “They speak for vulnerable, innocent children Florida Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and hold government and private sector Executive Director, Alan Abramowitz, agencies accountable for their safety, revealed that Florida’s GAL Program has and best interests. Our volunsecurity exceeded its goal of 10,000 volunteers teers receive nothing in return but the who advocate for abused, neglected and knowledge that they are making a differabandoned children in courts throughout ence in the lives of children.” the state. Abramowitz made the Abramowitz explained that anyone announcement in recapping the agency’s age 18 or older can become a volunteer, success during the recently adjourned by participating in a local training simply Florida Legislative Session. Although course and meeting other qualifications. most states have a GAL Program of “A typical volunteer is as unique and some kind, Florida’s success in recruiting diverse as our state’s population. We volunteers sets the record for the nation. doctors, students, special education have Chester W. Spellman, Volunteer teachers, Home Depot supervisors, stayFlorida CEO stated that, “Volunteer at-home moms, restaurant cooks, FBI Florida applauds Guardian ad Litem’s agents, UPS delivery drivers, ages 21, achievement of engaging 10,000 volun32, 76, 44, 28, 57, 24, male, female, 68, teers. Guardian ad Litem continues to anyone.” successfully leverage the human capital There are thousands of children who of volunteers to serve Florida’s most vulstill need a voice. To learn more about the nerable children. We are proud to support Guardian ad Litem Program, or to their efforts.” become a volunteer, visit www.Guardian Abramowitz reported that a count of adLitem.org or call 1-866-341-1GAL. total volunteers at the end of February

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SunTrust Invests $1.7 Million In Brand New Junior Achievement Finance Park By Nicole Heubusch

How To Host A Community Garage Sale Do you need to get rid of items you don’t need? Maybe your neighbors need to do so as well. Hosting a community garage sale will not only help you make a lot of money, but it can be a great way to bring your HOA community together in the process. Step 1: The first step to take when hosting a community garage sale is to choose a date. You’ll need to find a date that works for almost everyone, and is far enough in advance that you can promote the sale. Step 2: Promote, promote, promote! Make up some flyers about a month ahead of your sale date to pass around to neighboring communities. Include the addresses of participating houses on the flyers. Step 3: Get everything organized. Encourage other participants to prepare the items they want to sell. Go through closets and drawers and pull things out, marking them with prices as you go, so you don’t have to price everything all at once. Step 4: Send out reminders to residents that the community sale is coming up. Do this about a week before the sale. Step 5: Get a few residents together

to paint garage sale signs. Advertising your community garage sale is very important. Get a good few pieces of cardboard, and paint your message in a bright color that stands out. Step 6: Speaking of advertising, it’s very important to get the word out, so advertise in your local newspaper. Did you know that if you send the information about your community garage sale to the Osprey Observer, a month ahead of the sale, we will post all of the information in our HOA section? Email nicoleh@ospreyobserver.com to get HOA news in the paper. Step 7: When advertising, make sure to include general street intersections, as well as the name of the community. Step 8: Make sure residents prepare and arrange everything in their garages the night before. If they need to set up on a driveway or yard, remind them to have everything near the door so they can run it all out and set it up quickly in the morning. Step 9: Remove your sign after the sale for several reasons. One: so people don't come back the next week looking for the yard sale. Two: most city ordinances require signs be removed.

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will make real life financial decisions and learn lessons that we hope will last a lifetime.” According to Richard George, president of Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay, like JA Biztown, the new JA Finance Park will be an interactive market place representative of the local business community, including health care, media, communication, utilities. The difference is that the center gives secondary school students the Photo Courtesy Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay Students take on the role of representing the opportunity not to run a company or a business, but to experience potential various laments of the local financial, and business community, organized by the non- personal financial futures first-hand. profit Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay. “Students receive a ‘life situation' Junior Achievement (JA) of Tampa with job, income, education, and family Bay, a non-profit organization which, scenarios,” George said, adding that through its programs, provides young based on their adult persona, students people the knowledge and skills of ecovisit businesses in the simulation to gathnomic literacy, was pleased to receive a er information to make financial decisions, sizable donation supporting its goals of such as managing a household budget, reaching more students by means of a using banking services, and making purbrand new JA Finance Park facility. chasing and investment decisions. The $1.7 million grant gift—the The new park will reach close to largest donation in Junior Achievement of 18,000 students each year. JA programs Tampa Bay’s nearly three decades long are delivered by corporate and communihistory—was made by the SunTrust ty volunteers, and provide relevant, Foundation, to support the construction of hands-on experiences that give students a brand new 18,000 sq. ft. facility, to be from Kindergarten through high school known as JA Finance Park presented by knowledge and skills in financial literacy, SunTrust. work readiness and entrepreneurship. Speaking on behalf of the SunTrust Construction of the new facility is Foundation, Allen Brinkman, president expected to begin within a year, and in and chief executive officer of SunTrust's consultation with Hillsborough County, it West Florida Division said, "We are excitwill be located in the University Area ed to partner with Junior Achievement to Community Development at 13707 N bring financial education to life for young 22nd St. in Tampa. For more information, people. Through this program students visit www.jatampabay.org.

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MADD Seeks Changes To State’s Ignition Interlock Law To Affect All Offenders

By Tamas Mondovics

News of traffic fataliAccording to MADD’s ties involving wrong way National Director of State drivers, including the one Government Affairs Frank that took the life of Harris, currently 26 states Hillsborough County require interlocks for all Sheriff’s Deputy John R. offenders with a BAC of .08 Kotfila Jr., of Valrico, is or greater, not including making headlines. Florida. In Florida interlocks According to the Sheriff’s are required for repeat and Office backed by local first-time offenders with a and national data, a BAC of .15, majority of wrong way resulting the traffic crashes are caused halting of by drunk drivers, as was 49,126 the case of Deputy attempts to Mothers Against Kotfilla, whose watch drive drunk (.08 Drunk Driving is ended last month when BAC or more) seeking support to change the Florida’s he was killed by a and 632,460 current ignition interlock law. wrong-way drunk driver attempts to start with a .27 blood alcohol content (BAC) on a vehicle with a .025 BAC. the Crosstown Expressway. “License suspension is not enough Mothers Against Drunk Driving as they are often ignored,” Harris said, (MADD), one of the most influential nonreferring to a recent letter by Colleen profit organizations in America, is clear on Sheehey-Church, MADD National its view of such violent crimes and the President, to lawmakers. organization’s commitment to “end drunk Aside the BAC criteria, under current driving, help fight drugged driving, support law offenders must also wait until convicthe victims of these violent crimes and tion before using an ignition interlock— prevent underage drinking.” and in many cases long after conviction. True to its mission, MADD is seeking “The sooner an interlock is installed support for a recent legislative amendafter a drunk driving offense the more ment to require ignition interlocks for all effective it is,” Harris said. “Florida’s ignifirst-time DUI offenders. An ignition intertion interlock law can be strengthened by lock is a device about the size of a cell removing the long wait between an arrest phone that is wired into the ignition sysand use of these devices.” The proposed tem of a vehicle. A convicted drunk driver amendment from MADD would also allow must blow into the device in order to start the option of interlock prior to conviction. their vehicle. To date, 1.77 million drunk MADD urges residents to let their driving attempts were prevented by this legislators know that they want this law device in the United States. passed. Visit www.madd.org/interlock.

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Jordan And Derrick Williams Poised To Be Next Dad/Daughter Christian Pop Duo

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Local resident, 11She has been year-old singer/pianist, involved in theatre for Jordan Denise eight years and has Williams, will release performed at The the first two songs via Florida Academy of digital download from Performing Arts in sevher upcoming CD in eral musicals such as May. The first song is a The Wizard of Oz, Christian crossover Aladdin, and more. She duet titled A Good Day has performed the lead with her well known role of Cinderella and Eleven-year-old Jordan Williams dad, Gospel/jazz vocalrecently Mrs. Potts in recently acquired a pink guitar and is ist/pianist Derrick Beauty and the Beast. diligently learning to play to add Williams. The song will another element to her live perform- She has studied dance ance besides the piano. be released in honor of since the age of three the famous dad/daughter duo: Natalie at Victoria's School of Dance in Riverview and Nat King Cole. Her second single and The Brandon School of Dance and That’s Me is a Christian Pop track that Art in Seffner. Jordan also sings backtalks about the precious life, innocence, ground vocals as one of six professional and light of a ‘tween girl and the love of vocalists on the Gospel Voice TV Show Jesus. She is expected to complete her produced by The Christian Television full CD in December 2016, which will Network and hosted by her dad. The include the release of a few Christmas show airs nationally across CTN’s netcovers like Mary Did You know, as well work and internationally via satellite and as some piano vocal and instrumental airs every Saturday at 12:30 a.m. tracks as well. Jordan loves to write songs and perJordan began following in the footform music. She has made several steps of her dad at the age of two when appearances at her dad’s gigs, local she began singing with perfect pitch. churches and other community events. Touring nationally with her dad, who sings “I want to be a performer. I listen to the lead role of the “Rabbi” in the musical music and sing every day. Every single The Rock and The Rabbi and playing on sound I hear sounds like music to me,” the set of her dad’s music show produced said Jordan. “I can’t get the tunes out of by The Christian Television Network stumy head. Like when it rains the raindrops dios were experiences under Jordan’s sound like drums to me.” belt by the end of her preschool years. For performances, bookings, and Jordan began studying piano at the information, contact derlierecords@veriage of four and currently studies under zon.net or call 1-866-337-5439 or 244Grammy Award winning Latin Jazz 0642 or visit www.jordandenisewilliams. Pianist Lannie Batistini. com or www.thegospelvoicetvshow.com.

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Local Student Competes In Truffle Themed Cooking Contest In Italy

By Kathy L. Collins

A love of cooking Davis said, “I really is what drives Seffner enjoyed the trip. My native and current favorite part was going Plant City resident truffle hunting and Devin Davis, a student spending a day at the at The Art Institute of Urbani Tartufi factory Tampa. Davis was and their truffle acaderecently invited to parmy.” ticipate in a two week Davis is in his sectraining in Italy and ond year at The Art compete in a truffleInstitute. He is working themed culinary contowards a Bachelor of test. The contest chalArts degree in restaulenged culinary sturant management. He dents to create original hopes to one day be a ideas that feature trufchef/owner of a Tampa fles as a main ingredirestaurant which focusent. es on fine dining and Davis and his farm to table offerings. teammate, Kirsten “My love for food Mathers, were one of and cooking started at Devin Davis of Seffner and Plant seven finalist teams City was awarded a scholarship to home with my mom and travel to Italy and compete in a truf- grandmothers. I am very who were awarded fle themed culinary contest. scholarships by the blessed and attribute my Paolo Urbani Foundation. While in Italy, abilities to God and my family who supthey recreated their truffle-themed ports me in everything I do. My passion recipes, which were judged by a jury of for cooking is driven by the love of food chefs and professionals. The team of and ingredients as well as being able to Davis and Mathers came in second. share that passion of cooking for others. According to Davis, “The whole My philosophy on food is simple: no matpremise of the competition was to use ter what you cook, make it deliciously and and highlight black truffles. We made an put the same amount of passion into it as entrée (rabbit prepared two ways) and a if you were cooking for your family,” David tasting dessert (sweet truffle soufflé). The said. dishes were delicious and complemented The Art Institute of Tampa is a branch each other well. We believe that our origi- of Miami International University of Art nality gave us an edge coupled with the and Design and is located at 4401 N. fact that we highlighted the unique flavor Himes Ave. in Tampa. For more informaof the truffles.” tion, visit www.artinstitutes.edu.

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Volume 15, Issue 5

St. Stephen Catholic Church Expansion On Boyette Campus With Family Life Center

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ter on Bell Shoals Road. We are getting excited about events there in the future, in addition to expanding the activities of the St. Stephen school,” Robens said. The school is looking forward to having a new cafeteria for the students. In the past, they’ve had a staggered lunch period to accommodate all the stuSt. Stephen Catholic Church recently celebrated the dents. expansion of its Boyette campus with a Family Life Center. The new building has St. Stephen Catholic Church has cafeteria space, a basketball and volleyexpanded by building a new Family Life ball court, a large youth room, and eight Center on its Boyette campus, where the other classrooms that will be used by the grade school is located. There are future parish and school. The basketball and plans to move the entire parish to the volleyball courts will allow them to have same location. home games at St. Stephen for the first “We’re excited about this new stage time. There is also plenty of space for the for us to move to the Boyette campus. church’s middle school program, EDGE, We don’t expect that our church will be which brings in about 300 kids on fully operational there until this time next Monday and Tuesday nights. year. For now, the Family Life Center can “The school has been on the Boyette serve the school and our needs. We’re campus for about 15 years. We knew that looking forward, as we grow into it, to we would eventually build a church there, hosting events and concerts; many differbut it’s a big process to build a $16 million ent things for our community,” said dollar church. We upped the first stage of Gretchen Robens, communications coorbuilding, which is the Family Life Center, dinator at St. Stephen Catholic Church. because we knew we needed that immeSt. Stephen’s Church recently celediately,” Robens said. brated the grand opening of the new Until the church can be united on one Family Life Center with a ribbon-cutting campus, it looks forward to having its curceremony last month. The Riverview rent needs met through the Family Life Chamber of Commerce helped to launch Center at 10424 Saint Stephen Circle in the event. Riverview. More information about St. “The size of the new Family Life Stephen Catholic Church and School can Center matches our current worship cenbe found at www.ststephencatholic.org.

encourage people in the community and evangelize the Gospel.” Brother Bill is committed to programming that encourages all of God’s people. Currently, the station offers weekday programming designed for children, teens, and adults which encourages worship, instructs in God’s word, and provides a forum for discussion. Brother Bill is currently building new programs for weekends with a special focus on veterans. He hopes all his neighbors in need will hear their mesStation Manager Brother Bill Thompson of sage and find a place they can go to for 102.1 WKOT non-commercial radio station. support. Romans 10:14 says, “How, then, can 102.1 WKOT is a non-commercial they call on the one they have not station, meaning they do not charge for believed in? And how can they believe in air time. If there is a program out there the one of whom they have not heard? that can help the community they want to And how can they hear without someone help showcase it. Brother Bill invites other preaching to them?” Christians are called local organizations to reach out to them to witness to their brothers and sisters, for free advertising for community events but New Beginnings Baptist Church is and meetings. He relayed the story of doing so in such a way that is unique and how their station even helped a woman accessible to the entire community. They who was suddenly stricken with illness want the community to tune in to 102.1 find a place to live. He reiterates, “If it WKOT and find something for your soul benefits the community, anything that while surfing the airwaves. helps someone, we want to hear from Pastor Bill Cable and Brother Bill them.” Thompson came up with the idea over The station is entirely funded by two years ago. Brother Bill, the station donations through New Beginnings manager, has over 30 years of experiBaptist Church and through grants. For ence in radio, and with his expertise and more information or to make a donation, guidance, the radio station grew from a Brother Bill can be reached directly on his streaming Internet station to an FM cell at 343-1491. Listeners are also broadcast. Now, with a transmitter and encouraged to call the station at 634tower, they reach audiences from 4555. Websites are currently under conWimauma to Plant City. Brother Bill struction, but keep checking nbb.church explains WKOT is a natural extension of and their Facebook page www.faceNew Beginnings’ mission: “We want to book.com/newbeginningbaptist.fl.

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IMPACT’S Got Talent To Host Upcoming Fundraising Talent Show

By Bonnie Mentel

IMPACT is a non-profit organization of the program is purchasing gas for the that promotes healthy living and relationvans. Although several vans were donatships ed, the prothrough their gram still Teen needs to IMPACT meet the program. expense of The propurchasing gram gasoline. encourages “We students to were just tryLast year’s 1st Place Vocal High School Winners at IMPACT’s Got Talent 4 Heart Harmony Kelly Coultas, commit to ing to find a Kassidy Gavagan, Shelby O’Brien and Taylyn Olney. being drugfun way to free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free, while help raise some gas for the summer propracticing abstinence. gram. We thought this was a great idea. In order to meet its goal of educating Last year, it was so much fun. We had 20 teenagers, IMPACT has programs in the acts and they were able to raise enough Hillsborough County schools. Its money to get them through the summer Classroom Education program sends program; around $3,000,” Crum said. trained speakers into schools to educate This year, IMPACT held auditions for teens on the importance of sexual risk over 30 acts. Twenty-four made the cut to avoidance, while also teaching them perform at the talent show. refusal skills, and encouraging students The event is charging $5 for students to set boundaries in their dating relationand $10 for adults. They hope that many ships. Lecturers discuss the benefits of students and families from local schools abstinence. will attend and support the students in the “These teens kind of agree to give up show. their summer. They go from 9 to 3, it’s “We do a silent auction. We go kind of like a full time job. They do this around and get donations from local busiMonday through Thursday, all summer nesses so we can have silent auction long,” said Jennifer Crumm, parent and baskets. We have a 50/50 raffle. Last talent show coordinator. year, we had a grand prize of $100; this IMPACT is hosting its second annual year we’ve bumped it up to $250,” Crum talent show, IMPACT’s Got Talent, on said. Friday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. at The panel of judges include Abby Bloomingdale High School, located at from Spirit FM; Cristalyn Stokes, director 1700 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. of Entertainment Revue; Bruce The fundraiser began as a way to Wawrzyniak from Now Hear This; and earn gas money. The organization has Doug Westlake from LLT Academy. Visit discovered that the most expensive part www.whatisimpact.com.

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Local Julliard Music School Alumna Seeks Performance Opportunities

By Andria Barrios

Lalan Parrott, one of the youngest students accepted to Julliard Music School, resides in Brandon and is seeking performance opportunities.

It may be a surprise to discover that one of the youngest students ever accepted into Julliard Music School resides right here in Brandon. Though she was born in Oklahoma City, educated in New York City, and performed in both New York City and Colorado for several years, life has brought Lalan Parrott to the local community where she desires to continue performing piano. “My first musical experience came when I heard a tune on the radio and subsequently played it by ear on the neighbor’s piano,” said Parrott. “This was around age three.” Her family, raised in the Depression era, recognized her talent at a young age and she was instructed by a local piano teacher who, after years of study, arranged a Julliard audition. The school then had a committee who frequently

travelled across the country in order to recognize talent in faraway regions. When they came to Parrott’s town and heard her performance, they accepted the young student at the age of 17 in 1947. At Julliard, Parrott sat under many teachers from the famous Olfa Samaroff to Rosina Lhevinne. In 1953, she graduated with a Master’s to pursue a career as a concert pianist. Playing for Radio City Music Hall was her first gig, including playing for the Rockettes’ rehearsals. Parrott’s impressive New York career lasted over 60 years. Then, because of her passion for the Midwest, she relocated to Colorado where she formed a chamber music society called the “Roaring Fork Chamber Players.” Many other renowned concerts and collaborations even led her to perform for President Carter at the White House in 1980, and again at the U.S. Capitol in 1990. Throughout her career, Parrott performed at the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, Korea, played for Broadway, as well as worked for various ballet companies. She also played in jingles and worked on film soundtracks. The musician enjoys her life outside of music including her family of two children and seven grandchildren, jogging and outdoor activities. With the Brandon area as her current home, Parrott is eager to continue playing any genre of music for local functions and parties. “She is starving for opportunities to play,” said Rebecca Douglas, daughter-inlaw. To arrange this or to inquire about taking advanced private lessons from Parrott, contact giftofpiano@aol.com.

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Volume 15, Issue 5

HCSO Celebrates Grand Opening Of Homeless Initiative Community Outreach Center

By Tamas Mondovics

Community district in the county,” members, local govBrown said, adding ernment officials and that while working in members of the conjunction with sevHillsborough County eral social agencies, Sheriff’s Office the program has (HCSO) staff were assisted more than on hand last month 500 homeless indito celebrate the viduals to be placed in temporary housing grand opening of a or shelters and have brand new Homeless Outreach Center. permanently housed Located at 3671 W. more than 200 Waters Ave. in the homeless individuals Fountain Oaks with their family HCSO Major Chad Chronister thanks Plaza in Tampa, the members. local organizations at the grand opening new facility will be Brown menof its new Homeless Outreach Center. staffed with deputies tioned that a great and social service workers to provide a number of homeless individuals were home base to connect homeless individ- able to be reunited with their families as uals with the right people in order to help the program covered their travel needs them get back on their feet. by means of the purchase of airline and “On behalf of the more than 4,000 bus tickets. employees of the sheriff’s office, I want Currently HCSO has five deputies that are working out of each of the to thank each and every one of you for agency’s four district offices covering the everything that you contribute,” said HCSO Major Chad Chronister during his entire county. Deputies daily assist the homeless with identification and birth opening comments to a sizable crowd certificates, applications and services for that gathered in support of HCSO’s iniSocial Security, food assistance, healthtiative, which began in 2010 after Sheriff care, mental health care and substance David Gee’s vision to do more for the abuse. homeless in the community. “To see the support of the various HCSO Colonel Greg Brown shared Gee’s vision and immediately volunprivate organizations and individuals teered to take upon himself the daunting who are interested in helping us and the task of making an impact in the commucounty is just overwhelming,” Brown nity. said, while he also praised local resident “This program started with just one whom he called true volunteers as they deputy, Steve Donaldson, who took this went out of their ways on a personal overwhelming project and built it to what individual basis to support the homeless. it is today, including the five deputies the For more information, visit Sheriff has now assigned to cover every www.hcso.tampa.fl.us.

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The registration fee for the 5K includes a Dri-Fit shirt, finisher medal and chip to chip timing. The Kids Fun Run includes a super hero cape and a medal. All participants are encouraged to help LifeCare reach its fundraising goal by getting friends and family to sponsor them. Participants can create a FundEasy page which is an easy online way to fundraise. Printed sponsorship forms are also available. LifeCare Network’s mission is to lead those it Brayan and Shelby came serves to the unconditional to Choices Women's Center committed their love of Christ as it protects hearts to Christ during the sanctity of human life, pre-marital classes, married in August 2015 and soon after promotes biblical sexuality, celebrated the birth of baby Isabella. and proclaims God’s plan LifeCare Network invites the commu- for marriage and the family. It is a nity to join in for its community Annual 501(C)(3) non-profit outreach ministry Walk/Run For Their Life on Saturday, serving the greater Brandon community May 7. This year the theme of the event since 1987 and SouthShore since 2012. is “Be a Hero for Life!” Participants can Through compassionate care, education, feel free to come dressed as their favorite counseling, practical assistance, and super hero. This year in addition to the community networking, support is providwalk will be its second annual 5K race. ed to teens, women, couples and families This year a Kids Super Fun Run has who are facing the challenge of an been added. unplanned pregnancy as well as hope The location will be at Westfield and healing to those suffering from the Brandon at 500 S. Gornto Lake Rd. in heartbreak of a past abortion. Brandon. The event starts in the field The community’s support will help near the Sears parking lot. LifeCare & Choices Women’s Centers Family Fun Begins at 7 a.m., the 5K continue assisting many teens, women at 7:30 a.m. and a Rally at 8:30 a.m. At 9 and couples who are facing the chala.m. the Kids Fun Run will begin and at lenges of unplanned pregnancies in the 9:15 a.m. the 1 Mile begins (an easy community. Visit www.LifeCareNetwork. route for those with strollers to wheelnet for more information or to register for chairs). People of all ages can participate. the walk, 5K or Kids Fun Run. Raise There will be activities for the whole $100 and receive a free T- shirt, raise family including bounce houses, face over $250 and you will be entered into a painting, balloons and a live band. drawing for an Apple Watch.

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Volume 15, Issue 5

The Trey Curry Foundation Presents Masquerade Themed Vine To Wine Fundraiser

Independent Feature Film Proof To Begin Production Locally, Seeks Shooting Locations

The Trey Curry Foundation was founded in 2008 in honor and memory of Terry and Clif Curry's son, Trey. Mary Beth Curry, executive director of the Trey Curry Foundation, said, "This event is held every year to raise money for A Kid’s Place and the Trey Curry House at A Kid’s Place. Our family made a pledge to fund the house. However, even after the pledge commitment is The 9th Annual Vine to Wine will take place Friday, May 13 at The Regent in Riverview. fulfilled, we will continue to be involved because the The Trey Curry Foundation is proud facility will continue to need funds to conto present the 9th Annual Vine to Wine on its mission to provide a safe place tinue Friday, May 13 at The Regent located at for abused, neglected and abandoned 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview beginning at 7 p.m. Funds raised at the event bene- children.” Curry added, "Our relationship with A fit A Kid's Place in Brandon. Advance tickPlace started five years ago when Kid’s ets are $100 and must be purchased by Wayne Witzak, the former executive Saturday, April 30. After this date, tickets director of Kid’s Charity Tampa Bay (a are $135. Tickets can be purchased fundraising arm of A Kid’s Place), reached online at www.treycurryfoundation.org. out to our family regarding funding the This year, the theme for Vine to Wine last house at A Kid’s Place. We immediis Mystique Fantastique…A Masquerade decided that it would be a phenomeately Affair. Wines provided by Premier nal way to always remember Trey and Beverage will be offered throughout the bring publicity to both our foundation and evening. Chef Dave West of the Rolling to A Kid’s Place.” Pin Kitchen Emporium in Brandon will A Kid's Place is located at 1715 Lithia once again be preparing a delectable Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon. It is a state of array of savory treats. the art residential care facility that proIn addition to the great food, fine vides a safe and loving environment for wines and scrumptious desserts, guests from birth to 17 years of age who children will have a chance to bid on a wide array have been removed from their home due of items in both a live and silent auction. to abuse, abandonment or neglect. This year, guests are in for a surprise as For more information, visit www.treyan aspect of entertainment and food will curryfoundation.com or call 655-0269. coincide with the theme.

Independent feature pants are traveling from film Proof is set to begin other parts of the state production in Riverview and at their own expense to surrounding areas. IMRSIV be part of this project. Media, in association with The film's director, Carl The Independent Walins, is gratified by the outpouring of supFilmmakers of Gulf Coast port. and Central Florida, is cur“It is simply amazrently in pre-production. ing how many people Riverview was selected want to be a part of this as the site for the movie's movie,” Walins said. base of operations as Actor Michael C. “We've literally had to it is the home of the McGreevy of turn people away film's writer, Steven Tampa's Jobsite because we don't have Slawin. The project's Theater portrays the mayor of the enough roles or enough final pre-production fictional town of jobs to go around.” meeting will be held for Palm Breeze, The movie's prothe full cast and crew Florida in the locally-produced ducers are hoping for on Sunday, April 24 feature film community support for and principle photograProof. the project in the form of phy begins in May. shooting locations and extras. The film stars “We're still looking for a few places to Patrick Weston and Monika Eldred as shoot: a rural church for a town hall meetTim and Janey-Anne Butler, a couple ing scene, a wooded area for the UFO whose relationship is affected dramaticallanding site, and other locations, like a ly when Tim and his best friend, Eugene local diner, motel, and some office and/or Berry (Tujuane Doughty in his first signifiwarehouse space,” Walins said. cant role) witness a UFO event. Things take an unexpected turn when author and “Eventually we're going to need extras for several scenes. We're hoping that owners self-proclaimed paranormal expert of suitable locations in the area will conStanton Kole III (veteran actor Peter J. tact us and offer their sites for use in our Konowicz) arrives to assist in validating little film.” the encounter. Attempting to keep order Property owners, residents of the throughout is Sheriff John Paine, played area and others who provide locations, by Richard A. Ramsey. Nearby locations people or services to the production will will stand-in for the fictional town of Palm receive an official thank you in the film's Breeze, Florida. The film has a primary cast and crew credits. Details can be found at of roughly 30 who are donating their time, www.imdb.com/title/tt5531336/ or facebook.com/imrsiv. expertise, and experience. Some partici-

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Girl Scout Cadette’s Silver Award Poster Contest Educates About Endangered Sea Turtles

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project is to help educate people and publicize the protection of these creatures. I'm passionate about this project because sea turtles are such beautiful creatures that should be around for future generations." For the poster, students will need to make sure to promote at least one of the conservation efforts in their poster, which will be rated on creativity as well as being the most informative. You can use any art materials, but the poster must be no bigger than 14x22 inches. They will not be returned, and may be posted on several media outlets with (From left) Junelle Miller, Sofia Thanos, Natalie Nicosia, and Kalista Curtis are and without the artist’s name. The poster Cadettes from Girl Scout Troop 1950 working on their Silver Award which is to educate peo- is due Friday, April 15. Put your full name, school, telephone number and ple on endangered sea turtles. email address on the back of the poster Girl Scouts from Troop 1950 of Apollo and turn it in to a local Hillsborough Beach are working toward earning their County Library: Attn: to GS Silver award – Silver Award, the highest award a Sea Turtle Protection. Cadette can receive. Their objectives are The top 12 winners will be notified by to educate people on endangered and Friday, April 22 and winners will be recogthreatened sea turtles, so the number of nized at the Clearwater Marine sea turtles who nest on our beaches will Aquarium’s Second Annual Sea Turtle increase. They are hosting a poster conAwareness Day on Saturday, May 7 at test for fourth grade students to showClearwater Beach’s pier 60. A one day case artwork promoting sea turtle conserfree pass will be given to visit the CMA vation by keeping beaches free of debris, and to view the winning posters on disremoving obstacles (sand castles and play at the aquarium’s Winter the Dolphin pits) for nesting or hatching sea turtles Tale Adventure location. The posters will and promoting sea turtle friendly lighting, then be displayed at libraries throughout such as the use of red light bulbs. sea turtle nesting season. First place winAccording to Scout Kalista Curtis, ners will receive a CMA tote bag of good"We have chosen this project because ies. Second place winners will “adopt” a more and more sea turtles are turning sea turtle at the aquarium and third place around to head back to the gulf instead of winners will receive an art set. Visit laying their eggs and the hatchlings are seewinter.com/TurtleAwareness. Email dying because they head toward the jodee.nicosia@gmail.com. lights instead of the moon, therefore this

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Local Thai Restaurant Thanks Community For Eight Years Of Support

By Tatiana Ortiz

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(Above) Chai Yo Thai Cuisine’s food trailer. (Right) Red curry dish available at the restaurant in Riverview.

Owner and Head Chef Topp Saenngarm from Chai Yo Thai Cuisine brings together the perfect combination of flavors for a Thai dish. Guests at Chai Yo Thai Cuisine, which is located in Riverview, can experience the true Thai culture and cuisine. “Chai Yo” means cheers in the Thai language. Chai Yo Thai Cuisine has been in operation since October of 2008. In February of 2015, Chai Yo Thai Cuisine opened a mobile food trailer in Seminole Heights. The trailer was at the 2015 Florida State Fair where it featured Ramen Pizza. “Individuals who are in the Seminole Heights area can also consume Chai Yo Thai Cuisine food,” said Saenngarm. Chai Yo Thai Cuisine is open for lunch and dinner. Both the lunch and dinner menu has an array of food items and

drinks that guests can choose from. Their beverage selection includes a wide variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Bud Light, Stella and Singha are just a few of the many beers the restaurant carries. The restaurant also has a mixture of white and red wines as well. The list of food items includes soups, appetizers, rice and noodles, curries and much more. “Red Curry is my favorite and everything here is fresh,” said Saenngarm. Furthermore, the restaurant offers daily specials and discounts such as buy one entrée and get another half off, spend $25 and get $5 off, and spend $50 and get $10 off your bill. A 10 percent military discount is offered to those who present a valid identification. Online ordering, delivery, take-out and catering are a few of the services the restaurant provides. “I just want to thank the community and local businesses for their support,” said Saenngarm. For more information about Chai Yo Thai Cuisine, visit chaiyothai.biz or check out its Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChaiYoThai/. It is located at 11695 Boyette Rd. in Riverview. Hours of operation Monday through Friday 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Saturday 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. Call 671-6935.

Volume 15, Issue 5

First Annual Tampa Bay Fishing Tournament To Reel In Profits For Local Charities By Michelle Colesanti

Are you a fisherman or Club at Little Harbor, located at boating enthusiast? With the 536 Bahia Beach Blvd. in first annual Ruskin. Registration Tampa Bay begins at 7 a.m. and Fishing launches at 8 a.m. Tournament right When the fishing is around the corner, not completed, enjoy an only can you enjoy the Awards Party at 12 waters, but help to reel in Noon. money for the Brandon Anglers Foundation charities as can purchase well as the Boys & Girls Club a fishing boat of Riverview. and captain The for the four tournament hours of fishwill take ing. There will place on be four anglers Thursday to a boat with a The first annual Tampa Bay Fishing Tournament will and Friday, cost of $1,200 benefit the Brandon Foundation charities as well as the May 12 and for each boat. Boys & Girls Club of Riverview. 13. It will The price begin with a Captain’s Party on May 12 includes the captain, who is licensed and from 6:30-9 p.m. hosted by Bass Pro insured, and also entry into the Captain’s Shops at 10501 Palm River Rd. in Party. Individual anglers are not acceptTampa. Enjoy an entertaining evening ed; you need to sign up as a team. This where you will enjoy food and drinks in a eliminates unnecessary work matching festive atmosphere. There will be opporindividuals together in various boats. tunities to bid on great items in a silent The objective is for each boat to auction. With chances to win exciting catch as many different species of fish as prizes, and Captains pairings, you won’t possible. This will be tracked by the boat want to miss this event. captain. Trophies will be awarded for first, Rick Rios and Anne Nymark are cosecond, and third place. chairing this event. According to Rios, For every 10 boats that are bought “We chose to do a fishing tournament as by teams, one boat will be donated to the we’ve always been successful with golf Wounded Warriors Project for use in the and we wanted to reach people outside Tournament. of the Tampa area by using our best Sponsorships are still available. For resource, which is Tampa Bay.” more information, call 689-6889, email The Fishing Tournament takes place info@brandonfoundation.com or visit on Friday, May 13 at The Resort and TBFishing.com.

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FishHawk Creek Elementary Students Learn Banking Skills From Mint Program

By Tamas Mondovics

For the past four years, every Wednesday morning students at FishHawk Creek Elementary School in Lithia have been saving money by means of diligently caring for their own banking transactions on campus. The once-aweek in-school banking branch is sponsored by Suncoast Credit Union and since 2012 has become known as The FishHawk Mint or Mint. The Mint, which currently FishHawk Creek Elementary School student Dennis Murphy, 8, left in dark blue shirt, makes a deposit at boasts of about 250 studenthis school’s bank, The FishHawk Mint. clients, allows its young customers to make deposits, earn Sarah Rickard confirmed Hirn’s words interest and extra bonus cash along with when she said, ”The reason I joined the prizes, while building their very own Mint is because I like working with kids Suncoast Credit Union savings account. and people in the community. I also like Thanks to its successful run, Mint the idea that I am helping kids save Founder Stacey Hirn, a fourth grade math money for the future." and science teacher at FishHawk creek, Fellow classmate Cassidy decided to take things to the next level Bauman agreed. ”I wanted to be a Mint this year and not to enlist the assistance executive because I wanted to help teach of adult volunteers, but make use of quali- kids how to save money for thing they fied fifth grade students to become the may want in the future and to tell people bankers or more appropriately “Mint how important money really is,” she said. Executives.” “I have learned how to save a little money “We have 19 students who are under each week. I actually earn it by getting the watchful eyes of Bradenton Suncoast good grades on my report card.” Credit Union Manager Cinthia Snyder, as “It’s really about education,” she said. they take care of everything from setting “The average deposit is about one dollar. up for opening to closing down each Our students are rewarded not for how week,” Hirn said, adding that the students much money they deposit during the perform a number of banking functions, year, but the amount of transactions.” from tellers, banking assistants, or hanThe in-school branch is open 7:30–8 dling Mint promotions. a.m. and will continue to run through “These kids actually want to do this, Wednesday, May 4 of this year. which, of course, adds to the Mint’s huge FishHawk Creek Elementary School is success,” said Hirn. located at 16815 Dorman Rd. in Lithia. Eleven-year-old, fifth grade student Visit www.fishhawkcreek.mysdhc.org.

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Volume 15, Issue 5

Sea Tow Boat Service Promotes Peace Of Mind On The Water During National Boating Safety Month

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Sheriff Reports Crime Rate Drop In Hillsborough Hillsborough County County, reaching the genSheriff David Gee is eral public could cause known for his love of concern. For Gee and his crunching numbers, espemore than 4,000 employcially when the end result ees however, it is not a puts his agency on the sign of an increase of right side of the equation, crime, but instead the fruit as it serves and protects of the great partnership those under his care. Gee between the public and was proud to announce law enforcement as well that once again the overas the support of the all crime rate for unincorlocal agencies as they porated Hillsborough work together for the County has been benefit of all. Hillsborough County Sheriff reduced, which would Gee made sure David Gee recently reported another drop in crime rate make the rate drop for the credit is given where throughout Hillsborough County. ninth straight year. credit is due, emphasiz"Together, we continue to make ing what has been accomplished through Hillsborough County a safer place,” Gee community partners, such as said. Putting the numbers in perspective, Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, compared to 2014, the overall crime rate Crime Stoppers and Citizen Patrol workin 2015 was reduced by three percent. ing together. The violent crime rate is also the lowest in “We can all be proud of what we Hillsborough County since 1985. More have accomplished in the past nine specifically, with last year’s 905,007 resiyears,” he said. dents (an increase of 17,125 from 2014) Adding to the positive report is the in the unincorporated area of fact that while Hillsborough County's popHillsborough County, the number of viculation continues to grow, the number of tims of crimes was also reduced from deputies on the street has not. HCSO’s 18,086 in 2014 to 17,552 in 2015, which Public information Office said that there equates to a total of 19.4 victims of crime are 1.4 deputies per 1,000 residents in per 1,000 residents versus 20.4 victims in Hillsborough County, which is lower than 2014. the national average for law enforcement The news or the results of major agencies of 2.3 officers per capita. investigations such as the arrest of Gee confidently addressed the future dozens of violent gun wielding criminals, of his community he serves when he or the shutting down of huge illegal drug said, “I look forward to even more reducgrow house operations in Hillsborough tions in crime in the years to come.”

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Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications For Seventh Annual Rising Stars Academy

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however, may have been a lifelong commitment that the students forge with one another as they share the same commitment, leadership goals, principles and abilities. “I have been fortunate to be involved with the Rising Stars Academy from the beginning,” said School The Sheriff’s Rising Stars Academy students get some Resource Deputy Mike training from the agency’s aviation unit. Alonso, who is now serving The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s the community at Newsome High Office School Resource Section is seekSchool. ing local high school juniors advancing to Alonso began his involvement with seniors to participate in the Sheriff’s the program by helping with team buildSeventh Annual Rising Stars Academy ing, but now has the privilege of serving (SRS) scheduled for this summer. as the Lead Instructor for the Academy In 2010, HCSO’s Community curriculum. Outreach Division, in conjunction with After receiving the applications, one members of the HCSO training division, eligible student is selected to represent Tampa Police Department, and the each public high school in Hillsborough Hillsborough County School District, to form the three dozen-member class. developed the leadership program in The upcoming academy is fully fundorder to reward high achieving students ed by the Sheriff’s Office and is schedwith the week long leadership course. uled to be held from Monday through “The mission of the academy is to Friday, June 13-17, at various HCSO provide a leadership program that training facilities that, according to Alonso, enables each student to be exposed to also includes the department’s training principles that will enhance their ability to range as well as the courthouse, port and be a successful and responsible citizen,” the operations center. said Sgt. Sean Peters with the Sheriff’s The course will culminate in an Office School Resource section during awards ceremony for the participants and the sixth SRS graduation ceremony. their families. A scholarship award, Each student graduating from the administered by the Hillsborough academy is rewarded for their efforts, Education Foundation, is provided to stuwhich last year included a $1,000 scholdents who continue to meet eligibility arship and a laptop computer. requirements. Visit www.hcso.tampa.fl.us. Perhaps the most valuable reward,

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New Products, Great Sales Usher In Dog Gone Holistic 8th Anniversary Celebration

By Tamas Mondovics

Sheriff’s Office, Fire Rescue Honors Dispatchers, 9-1-1 Operators Members of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office command staff, joined by the thousands of deputies, along with the County Fire Rescue personnel took time out last month to honor and personally salute the county’s professional dispatchers and 9-1-1 operators. The efforts to turn the spotlight on the dozens of talented, dedicated and hardworking operators who field thousands of 911 calls, dispatch first responders and handle other emergency communications tasks was held during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 11-18. The Communications Bureau is the Primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for the unincorporated area of Hillsborough County. The Sheriff's Office Communication Bureau is located at the Sheriff's Operation Center at 2008 E. 8th Ave in Ybor City. The Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Emergency Dispatch Center located at 2711 E. Hanna Ave. in Tampa. The Sheriff's state-certified Communications personnel answer all incoming emergency (911) and nonemergency telephone calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. According to Brad Herron, general

manager of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Communication Bureau, in a typical year the bureau staff answers approximately 1.6 million telephone calls from the public and other agencies, of which approximately 540,000 are received via 911. “These men and woman of our dispatch team are poised at staying calm during the most critical of situations and highly dependent upon to quickly and accurately carry out their duties and responsibilities,” Herron said, adding that self-dedication on the part of the dispatcher is a vital element of performing successfully, with the reward of knowing that someone is getting help. Sheriff David Gee and the men and women of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office have dedicated a video to the operators entitled Commending Our Comm Center in recognition of HCSO Communications Bureau Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Operators who serve as a critical lifeline to citizens, fire, medical and law enforcement personnel. For more information on Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, visit www.HillsboroughCounty.org/FireRescue or www.hcso.tampa.fl.us. Emergencies Only: Dial 911, Non Emergency: 247-8200.

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The event also provides the opportunity for customers to meet some of the faces behind the products and allows the owners to showcase the exciting new products that Dog Gone Holistic now carries. Some of the participating vendors include Weruva (cat and dog foods), Red Barn (dog chews and treats), Nature’s Logic (dog food) and Nulo (cat and dog foods). There are several new products being introduced like Cat’s Incredible cat litter from Lucy Pet Products. All Darrel Day (left) with his dog Basil and Robert of the Lucy profits go to the Lucy Pet Benscoter (right) with his dog Chaz purchased Foundation for the adoption and care Dog Gone Holistic in February 2015. of pets that would have otherwise Darrel Day and Robert Benscoter been euthanized. Also Fussie Cat dry cat have owned Dog Gone Holistic since foods to complement its line of canned February of 2015. In keeping with its cat foods that are already extremely popannual tradition, this year they will host ular at Dog Gone Holistic, and Benebone the 8th Anniversary Sale, which will take dog chews – long lasting dog chews with place on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m.-6 natural flavorings, which have been really p.m. popular with the dogs. Everything in the store will be on sale Day and Benscoter hope the entire all day long. Customers will be able to community will come out and celebrate save 10 percent on all cat and dog foods the store’s anniversary with them. and 15 percent on everything else. While “We’re so happy to be able hold this supplies last, free goodie bags will be event for the eighth time. We think of this given out with a $35 or more purchase. as a customer appreciation day for all of Day said, “It’s hard to believe, but it’s our loyal customers. Thank you for trustbeen over a year since we became ing us as your partner in caring for your involved with Dog Gone Holistic. It’s been pets,” said Day. a dream-come-true for both of us. And, For more information on Dog Gone word of mouth recommendations are Holistic and its Anniversary event, visit bringing in new customers daily. It is so www.doggoneholistic.biz or call 651rewarding to us and our staff when a cus- 0842. tomer comes in and says that we’re makThe anniversary sale will take place ing a difference in their pet’s life and in inside the store, located at 5620 theirs too.” FishHawk Crossing Blvd. in Lithia.

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Classic Car Show, Crafts Coming To Bay Life Church

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news of Bay Life all around the state of Florida.” The car show and craft fair will feature more than 400 show cars, trucks and custom cars. The group Legacy will provide live music in addition to the Bay Life DJ playing classic rock, county and oldies. Crafts will be on display for sale from many local crafters and artisans. On Saturday, May 28, Bay Life Church in There will be a special opening celebraBrandon will host its annual car show and tion performed by the Color Guard and craft fair on the church grounds. National Anthem to honor our country. Everyone loves a car show. There is The church’s Mission Café will be providsomething about sitting behind the wheel ing the food at the car show and craft fair. of an exotic sports car or a classic muscle All the proceeds raised at the car show car that makes your adrenaline race. Car craft fair will go to support the and shows are also a great way to bring the church’s missions. community together for a good cause. On “Bay Life Church Missions and Saturday, May 28, Bay Life Church in Student Ministries send several trips Brandon will host its annual car show and throughout the U.S. and internationally to craft fair on the church grounds from 10 support our mission partners,” Stough a.m.–3 p.m. “Every penny raised from food and said. “The Bay Life car show originally beverage sales, raffles and donations began as a community outreach to do goes to support Bay Life Global something fun and involve our local car Missions.” aficionados,” said Bay Life Church’s Stough hopes the car show and craft Communications Director, Stephen fair will be a fun filled day for everyone Stough. “Steve Hardy, the long time Bay attends. “It’s amazing, each year we who Life maintenance supervisor, took the inisee three or four generations enjoy the tiative to organize our first event.” Over day where everyone in the family has the years, other Bay Life members got something for them,” Stough said. “Our involved and the event grew into a hope remains that our community grows fundraiser for the church’s missions. stronger, that lifelong friendships are “Robert De’Angelo, who has been forged, and that our community sees that our lead volunteer since the very beginBay Life is here to support them on their ning, is the reason our car show and craft journey.” fair is one of the largest in the state,” Visit www.baylife.org. Bay Life Stough said. “Robert and his volunteer Church is located at 1017 Kingsway Rd. team attend car shows and carry the

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Community Bands Together To Help Homeless Couple Fulfill Dream Wedding Owners Sean and Bonnie McSharry from Cross Creek Ranch in Dover held a special wedding event on Friday, April 1. Evelyn Adams Barlett and David “Rocky” Barlett exchanged their wedding vows in a romantic atmosphere, which set the tone for the ceremony. They have been together for 22 years, but did not have the finances to purchase a marriage license. The couple, who was once homeless for three years, has reached a new beginning in their lives with the help of the community. Officer Daniel McDonald from the Tampa Police Department Homeless Initiatives specializes in homeless outreach. He has worked with Evelyn and Rocky for some time now, trying to get them permanent housing. McDonald was aware that Evelyn and Rocky were not married. He looked up the cost of a marriage license, which cost $93.50 and proposed an idea to them. “They were really interested in getting

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(Left) David “Rocky” Barlett, Evelyn Adams Barlett, Officer Daniel McDonald and Princess on the Barlett’s wedding day. (Above) The community banded together to provide the couple’s dream wedding. (Right) Best man Richard Walsh (left) and groom David “Rocky” Barlett.

married and funds were donated to get them their marriage license,” said McDonald. McSharry also stepped in after hearing the story from other media outlets and it was something she could relate to and she gave a call to McDonald. The $20,000 wedding came together through the support of the community, donations from vendors such as

Alessi Bakery, HH Catering, photographers, florists and much more. All the guests at the wedding were volunteers who donated their services. “Evelyn and Rocky designed their wedding and chose the menu for the food,” said Director Nancy Spooner from Cross Creek Ranch. During the ceremony, the Barlett’s were joined by their friends and guests.

Major James Hall, area commander at The Salvation Army of Tampa/Hillsborough County, officiated the wedding. Along with that, their dog, Princess, attended and acted as flower girl. She wore her collar covered with flowers for this special occasion. Richard Walsh, who is a friend of Evelyn and Rocky, walked Rocky down the aisle. Walsh has lived in Tampa with the couple at the same homeless camp for almost three years. “I met Evelyn and Rocky in 2013. They are the two most caring people I have ever met,” said Walsh. Lastly, the couple received a key to their new place and are moved in. Homemakers of Hope donated all of the furniture and furnishings. The couple truly got their fairytale ending. “Words cannot describe how grateful were are for Officer McDonald and the people who did this for us,” said Evelyn. For more information on Cross Creek Ranch, visit www.crosscreekranchfl.com. It is located at 12950 E. Wheeler Rd. in Dover. Hours of Operation Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call 6510934.

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Latino’s Supermarket Expands With Newly Opened Latino’s Fresh Market

By Tatiana Ortiz

Owner of Latino’s Supermarket, William Guzman, recently expanded his business with a new building, Latino’s Fresh Market.

Are you in the mood for a tasty and enjoyable experience with a diverse ethnic appeal? Owner William Guzman from the Latino’s Supermarket in Valrico has recently expanded his business and recently opened an additional building, Latino’s Fresh Market, right around the corner. Latino’s Supermarket has been in business since 1995 and is not a franchise. “It is the only one in the area,” said Guzman. The supermarket currently has fresh produce, fresh meat, grocery, deli, a bakery and Latin hot foods. Seating is available for those who choose to dine in. Customers from various backgrounds can get a glimpse of what it is like to be back in their own country while shopping, conversing or grabbing a bite to eat. “I want customers to know that this is a place where they can feel welcome and at home,” said Guzman. Not only is it a supermarket, but the

business provides various services for its customers such as catering for weddings, birthdays, etc. There is an area of the store which sells jewelry. Customers can order products online and have them delivered to their house with a minimum purchase of $40, along with up to a $20 delivery depending on the traveling distance. Customers can purchase food items for the holidays as well. Furthermore, the expansion of the market creates better parking for its customers, along with a fresh fish market and other services. “We plan on having car insurance and health insurance that customers can obtain,” said Guzman. Along with that, the store has better wholesale and retail prices for customers. ”The expansion incorporates one bakery that will reflect an array of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, Colombian, and Mexican food products,” said Guzman. Latino’s Fresh Market is now open. Visit www.latinossupermarket.biz or call 685-9110. Located at 1608 E. SR 60 in Valrico, the hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 7 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Call 685-9110.

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erans transition back into civilian life. Taylor said the program began with two kids concerned about a news story that stated a soldier owed an $8,000 phone bill. CPFS was founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, who were 12 and 13 at the time. One local collection site is the Live and Learn Compound Pharmacy at 13224 Boyette Rd. in Riverview. Pharmacist Leott Wydetic said she discovered this organization a few years ago when she realized she had a drawer full of old phones and she wanted to do something worthwhile with them. Wydetic said she researched CPFS and decided she wanted to be a part of this endeavor and has been involved ever since. The pharmacist went on to say that as of now she has over 30 lbs. of phones to ship to CPFS. Live and Learn Compound Pharmacy in “People bring them in by the bagRiverview is a collection site for Cell Phones For Soldiers. fuls,” she laughed. Contemplating what you should do In 2015 CPFS helped troops stay in with your old cell phone? You can now touch with family and friends who were donate it and help our troops. Cell deployed in more than 25 countries. Also Phones For Soldiers (CPFS) is a national that year, CPFS distributed over 76,000 nonprofit organization helping troops and international calling cards, which equaled veterans with free communication servicmore than 4.6 million minutes of talk time. es and emergency funds. Chief Operating The group was also able to help over Officer Charles Taylor said, “We are 1,300 veterans with emergency aid in always in need of smart phones, which 2015. CPFS shipped about 1,500 calling we repurpose or recycle. The proceeds cards a week last year. More than 8,300 from that allow us to purchase phone were sent to soldiers in Afghanistan, the cards.” most of any country. Service members in There are two programs within Iraq received the second highest number, CPFS. Minutes That Matter is to help 2,300. service people call home for free. The For more information about this proother program is Helping Heroes Home. It gram, visit cellphonesforsoldiers.com or is one time emergency grants to help vet- liveandlearnpharmacy.com.

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From Rock To Rachmaninoff For Florida Orchestra Finale Month

By Kelly Smith

The Florida Clearwater at 6:30 p.m. Orchestra season is on Saturday, May 7. winding down in May, Tango Caliente – but not quietly. In fact, Friday-Sunday, May it’s a packed month of 13-15: At this finale spectacular shows, concert for the from The Police Raymond James Pops Experience rock conseries, fall under the cert to tango to spell of the dance of Rachmaninoff. And romance with famous don’t forget mom; espetango classics such as cially if she loves Star La Cumparsita, Wars. Oblivion, Volver and The Police more by Astor Experience – Friday, Piazzolla, Carlos Photo courtesy M Kitaoka May 6: One of the best and others. All Gardel Dancers Eva Lucero and Patricio tribute bands ever joins Touceda perform in upcoming Tango of this with fiery tango Caliente concerts taking place the master musicians of dancers, a vocalist and Friday to Sunday, May 13-16. The Florida Orchestra a bandoneon. Concerts for one incredible night of rock. Get the are conducted by Jeff Tyzik. greatest hits of The Police, including Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3 – Roxanne, Walking on the Moon, Every Friday-Sunday, May 21-22: Season Breath You Take, Message in a Bottle, finale features the rich, lush melodies of Don’t Stand So Close to Me, and more. Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, along Christian Baldini is the guest conductor, at with Bernstein’s movie music from On the the Mahaffey Theater. Waterfront, the 1954 film starring Marlon Free Pops in the Park Concert – Brando. The Tampa Bay Times Sunday, May 8: It’s Mother’s Day. Show Masterworks concert opens with the TFO mom some love with a picnic under the premiere of Christopher Theofanidis’ stars with your Florida Orchestra perform- Rainbow Body, inspired by medieval ing music from Star Wars – The Force chants. Ask about free Classical Kids tickAwakens, the Beatles, Dvorak, Strauss ets for ages 5-18. and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s explosive Masterworks and Pops tickets are 1812 Overture. Bring plenty of canned $15, $30 and $45 at floridaorchestra.org goods for Tampa Bay Harvest’s annual or 727-892-3337 and 1-800-662-7286. food drive. This Pops in the Park will take Rock tickets are $30, $50, $65. The place at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. orchestra regularly performs at the Straz Bonus performance: See a shortCenter in Tampa, Mahaffey Theater in St. ened version of the program at a free Petersburg, and Ruth Eckerd Hall in pop-up concert in Countryside Mall in Clearwater.

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Over 700 runners and walkers will be on hand at the 2016 Walk to Cure Arthritis on Saturday, May 7 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa to help support the Arthritis Foundation and its santi lle Cole e h mission to cure arthritis and ic M d by m Compile preyobserver.co make it easier for people living @os michelle with the disease to achieve everyday victories. As the Arthritis Foundation’s signature nationGarage Sale Benefits Brandon Lions al fundraising event, the Walk to Cure The Brandon Lions Club will hold its Arthritis brings together communities to semi-annual Garage Sale on Saturday, fight arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of May 21 from 8 a.m.-12 Noon at the Lions disability. Club House, located at 610 Limona Rd. Register online in Brandon. at www.WalkToCureArthritis.org/Tampa or The Brandon Lions Club perform contact 968-7000. many civic functions such as providing glasses and hearing aids for those who cannot afford them, and helping provide guide dogs for the blind in cooperation with Southeastern Guide Dogs. It proudly supports such activities as the Conklin Center for the Blind, Brandon Outreach, Cystic Fibrosis, ECHO, Brandon Youth Soccer League, Diabetes America, the Don Bishop a 3-year-old female Bullmastiff mix, needs a loving Track Meet and the Lavoy Tatum, home. She is 65 lbs. and good with adults and children. Exceptional Center for the She loves belly rubs. Must be an only pet, she does not like other animals. Tatum is available through Bullmastiff Blind. Rescue in Dade City. Visit bullmastiff.us/rescue or contact The Brandon Lions violetjem10@aol.com or 528-0880. club is the oldest service Moms Club Welcomes Members organization in Brandon. It was chartered Moms Club of Lithia-Bevis/Starling is in 1954 and it is currently seeking new open to all stay at home moms and dads members.

Eleanor Saunders, executive director of ECHO, receives donations from members of the Democratic Women's Club of SE Hillsborough at last month’s meeting.

that live in Starling or the Bevis school district. It offers playgroups, MNO, local support to all interested. Email momsclubbevis@yahoo.com.

Democratic Women's Club Hosts State President

Dr. Maureen McKenna, president of the Democratic Women’s Club of Florida, will visit its newly chartered SE Hillsborough County members on Thursday, May 5. The group received its charter from Dr. McKenna and District 5 Chair Mary Freeman last month at the DWCF Board meeting in Ocala. On hand to accept the charter were Gwen Szafranski and Joan Gatewood, president and treasurer, respectively, of the new club. Since its inception in November 2015, the local organization has grown to 24 members and has provided informative programs on campaign strategies for 2016, voters’ rights issues, and voter registration training. Most recently, members welcomed Eleanor Saunders, executive director of ECHO, who discussed the many outreach programs ECHO of Brandon offers to surrounding communities. Scheduled for the Thursday, June 2 meeting are Andrew Warren, running for state attorney, and Rena UpshawFrazier and Naze Sahebzamani, both vying to be the Democratic candidate for state representative from District 59. The club meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico, and welcomes other like-minded women in Southeast Hillsborough County to join

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The Brandon MS Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Bloomingdale Regional Library, Room 7, which is located at 1906 Bloomingdale Ave., in Valrico. Contact 454-7585 or BrandonMSsupportGroup@gmail.com.

Brandon Newcomers Meet Monthly

The Brandon Newcomers Club meets the third Wednesday each month through May at the Brandon Community Center at 502 E. Sadie St. in Brandon. Each month, an interesting program is presented, and after the meeting, those who wish to, go to lunch at a local eatery. A variety of social gatherings are held throughout the month including Bunco, Gals Night Out, Out and About, Book Club, and more. Dues are $20 yearly. Whether new to the community or a long time resident, all are welcome. Contact 643-3281.

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p.m. Gulf State is a gospel music ministry from Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com Hardee County. They travel extensively throughout Eagle Scout Awarded To Andrew the southeastern United States proTumlin claiming God’s Good News through Andrew Tumlin, is a member of music. Call 689-3847 or email darBoy Scout Troop #632 in Lithia. In leeng096 February he @yahoo.com. received his Eagle Scout Celebrate With Award at Your Special Immanuel Ladies At Royal Lutheran Church Tea Party in Brandon. On Saturday, For his Eagle May 7 from 1Scout Service 3:30 p.m., bring Project, Tumlin your mother, oversaw the condaughter, grandstruction and mother, aunt, installation of niece, friend or benches for the babysitter to celsoccer field at ebrate with the Immanuel special women in Lutheran Church your life. Come and School. Tumlin has been Andrew Tumlin recently received his Eagle in your finest tea Scout Award. party attire for a active in scouting day to play dress-up. since first grade at FishHawk Creek Tickets are required and cost $25 Elementary. He is now 16 and a junfor adults, $10 for teens and stuior at Newsome High School. dents, princesses 12 and under cost $5. You can sponsor a table for $200 First Baptist Church Of (10 guests per table). Additional Bloomingdale To Host Gulf State sponsor/vendor opportunities are Quartet Concert available. The Gulf State Quartet, one of Purchase tickets at central Florida’s favorite gospel bit.ly/1P0v1K2. The proceeds benefit groups, will be in concert at First The Miss Florida Teen Achieve Baptist Church of Bloomingdale, Scholarship Program and Children’s located at 3303 E. Bloomingdale Ave. Safety Educational Programs through in Valrico on Saturday, May 7 at 6

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The tennis team from Buckhorn Springs Tennis Club in Valrico were finalists in the event and represented Hillsborough County in the 2016 Florida 65 & Over USTA Championship. The team ended their season as the second place team in the USTA Florida Sectionals. Each team from Brandon lost the final round in third set tie breakers. Players included in picture are: Gene Pike, Terry Tetzlaff, Jay Bortner-Captain, and Albert Alhadeff. Also pictured is Jeff Wong, Marshall Veatch, Ralph Attebery Lennen, Fred Farzanegan and John Green. Not pictured but active members of the team are: Barry Shollenberger, and Marvin Shienbaum.

The Miss Buckle-Up Princess Foundation. It will take place at Christ Community Church of Brandon, located at 1310 John Moore Rd. Contact Miss BuckleUp Princess Foundation @yahoo .com or 4462400.

Inspirational Country Music At The Farm Inspirational Country Music at The Farm on Friday, May 27 will feature The Jaye Harold Band and

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Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years Of Magic With New Show

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Disney on Ice will celebrate 100 Years of Magic Thursday-Sunday, May 12-15.

The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. This monumental ice skating spectacular is coming to Amalie Arena, located at 401 Channelside Dr. in Tampa, from Thursday-Sunday, May 12-15. Tickets are on sale now. Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse leads a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and featuring an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also comes to life with Anna, Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf, as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. Exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast will leave the whole family with memories to last a lifetime. The legacy of Disney is displayed

through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic production that features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set. With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as Let It Go!, You’ve Got A Friend in Me and Hakuna Matata, Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience. Date and Times of Performances: Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m., Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. , Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets for Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic start at $18. All seats are reserved, and tickets are now on sale to the public. Tickets are available at www.DisneyOnIce.com or www.ticketmaster.com, at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 800-745-3000, or at the Amalie Arena box office (phone for information only: 301-2500). For group ticket sales and information, call 866-248-8740. To learn more about Disney On Ice visit DisneyOnIce.com, or visit on Facebook and YouTube.

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Painting From The Heart Seeks Single Mom To Receive Exterior Home Makeover

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teenage boys, lost her husband from a tragic heart attack and was finding it hard to keep up with the exterior of her home. Past Painting from the Heart recipients include, Brandon single mom Sharon Cooley, who adopted a son and two young siblings, The Ellis family of Riverview, whose father, Jason, is a wounded Iraq war veteran with five children and most recently, Lithia single mom Daniella Vetencourt whose oldest son has special Nominate a deserving single mom to receive an needs. exterior home makeover. See entry form below. “I am so thrilled with the way the house came out,” said Once again this year, Rob Silver, Ramoska, “I don’t have to be embarowner of Dynamic Painting USA, and the rassed about how it looks anymore. Osprey Observer have teamed together to offer a Mother’s Day Painting From the Painting From the Heart is the perfect Heart campaign. The campaign, intended name for your campaign, for your crew were all so wonderful and worked so to give an exterior home paint job to a single mom in the community, has been a hard.” Silver is also pleased with the parthuge success and Silver plans to continnership with the Osprey Observer and the ue the effort this upcoming Mother’s Day impact of the campaign and says that he by once again giving away an exterior is able to do it once again this year. home paint job. “We believe in giving back to the “I am a small business owner,” said Silver. “But, if I can give back and make a community,” said Silver. “And there is no better feeling than seeing an entire family huge impact for a local family and a local light up with the opportunity to pick a new mom for Mother’s Day, I am happy to do house color.” it.” To enter or nominate a single mom, Silver’s commitment to serving others email contest@ospreyobserver.com with began when he was a child, tagging along with his mom as she volunteered in a letter regarding the family and a photo of the exterior of the house by Thursday, the community. April 30 or contact Silver at Dynamic One of the past recipients of a free Painting at 689-9333 or visit www.dynamexterior paint job is Pam Ramoska. icpaintingusa.com. Ramoska, a single mom with two

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End Of An Era For Durant High School Theatre By Kathy L. Collins The end of the professor, a founder 2015-2016 school year of a traveling acting is bittersweet for Durant group, an award High School’s Theatre winning play writer Department. While they and a technical get to put on the Mel director. Even Brooks’ production Mason’s daughter Young Frankenstein, spent four years in the Musical, they must the program. Mason also say good-bye to said, “I am proud of long time theatre all my students who teacher, Ed Mason. have allowed me to Mason has been be a part of their with Durant High lives. I truly love School since it opened them all and considin 1995. Mason has er them my kids.” had quite a run at Capping his Durant. Under his career with the protenure, they have production of Young duced over 80 shows Frankenstein, the After 21 years as Durant High School’s including Joseph and Theatre teacher, Ed Mason is retiring. Musical, Mason the Amazing Support him and the student actors as wanted to end on a they perform Young Frankenstein, the high note. Based on Technicolor Dream Musical. Coat, Funny Girl, Fools the movie of the and Beauty and the Beast. same name, Young Frankenstein, the Reflecting upon retirement, Mason Musical is filled with all of the madcap said, “I have more memories than I can moments that are present in the movie count. With productions and competitions, version with some catchy music to go my kids have excelled, and they have along with it. taught me as much as I have taught Young Frankenstein, the Musical will them. The legacy I wish to leave behind be performed Thursday, April 21; Friday, is that theatre is an outlet for creativity April 22 and Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. with life skills.” Mason added, “I have tried Tickets are $10. Parents please note that to have the kids live by our troupe motto, this play may not be suitable for children ‘I will hold you up, I will not let you fall.’ under the age of 13. We have been there for each other all of You can also support Durant High these years. If I could put it into one senSchool’s Theatre by becoming a sponsor tence, it would be, work hard, have fun or donor as they raise funds to purchase and give the audience 150 percent.” wireless microphones for future producMason has had students go on to be tions. For more information, contact working actors in New York, a college Edward.mason@sdhc.k12.fl.us.

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MADD Dedicates Walk To Valrico Deputy Killed By Wrong-Way Drunk Driver

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More than drinking. In 800 walkers, addition, along with local vicmany who tims and could not survivors physically parcome ticipate but together gave financial with law support, took enforcepart in the ment and Ninth Annual other comPhoto Courtesy Martin Hernandez of Fernandez & Hernandez Walk Like munity Attorneys at Law The Ninth Annual Walk Like MADD fundraising walk was partners to MADD dedicated to fallen Deputy John R. Kotfila Jr., of Valrico. fundraising pay tribute walk. The signature, victim-tribute and to those lost to and affected by impaired community awareness event hosted by driving crashes. West Central Florida Affiliate and “All funds raised stay in our commuHillsborough Advisory Board of Mothers nity and support MADD’s victim services, Against Drunk Driving (MADD WCF) was underage drinking prevention programs dedicated to fallen Deputy John R. Kotfila and our campaign to eliminate drunk drivJr., of Valrico, whose watch ended on ing, throughout West Central Florida,” she Saturday, March 12 when he was killed said. “Our goal is to bring the community by a wrong-way drunk driver on the together to remember victims and surCrosstown Expressway. vivors, while we inspire change and comAccording to Event Manager Bianca mit to end drunk driving.” Kendall, the community has responded to By being dedicated to Deputy John this year’s walk more then ever before. R. Kotfila Jr., the timing of Tampa’s 2016 “The event has not only met, but Walk Like MADD was also significant as it exceeded its goal of $75,000, which was took place at a time when law enforcethe most money it has raised since ment, community partners and coalition MADD was founded in 1980,” Kendall partners are seeking solutions to the said, adding that the walk is held annually plague of wrong-way drunk drivers in the to finish the job that was started by a community. grieving mother 36 years ago. Walk Like MADD events are taking Kendall emphasized that Walk Like place in more than 100 cities across the MADD Tampa raises mission-critical country this year. Events will take place in funds to help save lives in Hillsborough Pasco and Pinellas counties in the fall. County and provides the opportunity to Visit www.WalkLikeMADD.org/Tampa to educate the community about the danregister, donate or get more information. gers of impaired driving and underage

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WITH FLORIDA YARD EXPERT Lynn Barber, Hillsborough County Extension Last month my article was about returning from a fiveday Mexico vacation to view the Monarch butterflies prior to their leaving mountain sites for the United States and Canada. This month’s article is about the threats that remain and the reversal in the decline of the Monarch butterflies. Each fall, Eastern United States and southern Canada Monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles to central Mexico mountains for the winter, generally from November to some point during the following March. There are environmental and man-made threats to this migration process. The habitat loss at the Mexico sites is an issue that can involve illegal logging, expanded farming or bad farming practices. Other negative impacts include the absence/lack of milkweed en route, warmer temperatures causing earlier departure, later arrival, no place to go up the mountain and an increase in nonnative milkweed, such as the Scarlet milkweed, which become invasive and can alter migration behaviors. There is good news in that the United States, Canada and Mexico have agreed to protect Monarch butterflies. Solutions

involve increasing the development of ecotourism, research and education, better forestry and farming practices, sanitation and disposal, more efficient land use, environmental responsibility, planting and creating native milkweed gardens, which are important food sources for Monarchs. Butterflies need host plants for larvae (most important) and nectar plants for adults (less important because of the availability of many alternative nectar plants). For a list of native larval host and nectar plants, see the University of Florida publication, Native Habitats for Monarch Butterflies in South Florida, by Rebecca G. Harvey, Patricia L. Howell, Carol Morgenstern, and Frank J. Mazzotti, at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw311. This document contains a link for Asclepias species that are native to each region in the United States. Review Butterfly Gardening in Florida, by Jaret C. Daniels, Joe Schaefer, Craig N. Huegel, and Frank J. Mazzotti, at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw057, for even more information. When our group left Mexico, the guide said, “Go home and make a difference.” All of us can. Hopefully, we will.

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Aerial Athletes Take Skydiving To Extreme During Canopy Piloting Championships By Tamas Mondovics Statistically, skydiving or at the Florida Skydiving parachuting may not be as Center in Lake Wales, dangerous as driving, yet the May 28-June 2, with sport takes its rightful place on the 2016 USPA the list of extreme sports, National boasting of talented athletes Championships of who will always find the way to Canopy Formation and push their abilities to the limit. Style and Accuracy, Such is the case with the which requires extreme 55 top competitive aerial athprecision as competiletes from around the U.S. (31 tors attempt to land on in the open class and 24 in a dime-sized dot after advanced) who took skydiving falling 10,000 ft. to the extreme as they comThe event will see peted in the 2016 U.S. 50 of the country’s best Parachute Association (USPA) parachutists (and for National Skydiving the first time ever, 12 Championships of Canopy athletes from the Piloting held earlier this month Cuban national team) at Skydive City, one of who will put their skyFlorida’s premier skydiving diving skills to the test. centers in Zephyrhills. In Canopy “Canopy piloting isn't what A skydiver comes into a distance landing during day three of the 2016 U.S. Parachute Association National Skydiving Formation, teams of Championships of Canopy Piloting held this month. people really think of when two and four deploy they think about skydiving,” their parachutes immeKoreen emphasized that the stakes descend and swoop through narrow said USPA Sports Promotion Director, diately after exiting the plane, and build were sky-high this year with a number of slalom-like courses for hundreds of Nancy Koreen, during the three day com- yards, just a few feet above the ground experienced competitors, including event courageous formations while holding petition. “Instead of slowing down, skyonto each other’s canopies. In Freefall leader, world and national champion, or water at speeds reaching 90-plus divers will attempt to gain speed as they Style, an individual competitor performs a Curtis Bartholomew from Florida, who miles per hour.” predetermined series of loops and spins was joined by a list of great talents like Nicholas Batch, Matt Shull, Ian Bobo and as quickly as possible. Founded in 1946 and celebrating its Thomas Dellibac, to name a few. 70th anniversary this year, the United “These athletes have all come wellStates Parachute Association (USPA) is equipped to battle it out for the limited a nonprofit association dedicated to proslots on the U.S. Team that will compete at the World Championships this summer moting safe skydiving nationwide and establishing strict safety standards, trainin Canada,” Koreen said. ing policies and programs at more than As pro competitor, canopy instructor 230 USPA-affiliated skydiving centers and owner of Alter Ego Canopy Piloting, throughout the United States. Bartholomew’s wife Jeannie, who has Each year, USPA’s 38,000-plus been skydiving for more than 10 years, spoke highly of the sport and the compe- members and half a million first-time tition, while putting things into perspective jump students make about 3.2 million jumps in the United States. USPA reprefor all adrenaline lovers. sents skydivers before all levels of gov“I love the sport, always have,” ernment, the public and aviation, and Jeannie said. “Of course, it is not for sanctions national skydiving competitions everyone. Canopy Piloting particularly, and records. adds the challenge of controlling speed, For more information about USPA distance and accuracy one jump at a Canopy Piloting World Champion Curt Bartholomew and fellow skydivers check their and upcoming events, visit time.” gear after a distance jump. www.uspa.org. The aerial competition will continue

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Golden City Gymnasts Bring Home Gold Medals Stephanie Estrada, Sidney Yoder, Emma Sadler, Hannah Weatherford and Nhi Nguyen, who also won the level 7 State All-Around Championship title. Level 8 regional qualifiers were Carrington Crobons, Megan Dunbar, Hailey Norman, Kiara Jenkins along with Sydney Taylor (level 8 All-Around Champion) and Sophia Bonebrake (level 8 State All-Around Champion). Level 9 regional qualifiers were Hannah Drielick, Valerie Huber and Cierra Koehring. Level 10 regional qualifiers were Rayna and Ariana Brandon’s Golden City Gymnastics Level 6 team members smile after they clinched the gold team Light. title at last month’s state competition. GCG’s level 6-8 team has been working hard to prove itself in Coaches and parents could not have Ashville, North Carolina, while competing been more proud of their young athletes from Golden City Gymnastics who partici- in Regionals scheduled for this month. The gym’s level 9-10 team also competed pated in a recent competition. “Our girls did awesome,” said Golden in Orlando this month. “Once the season is over, we will City Gymnastics Coach (GCG) and begin training the girls for the next level,” Spokesperson Shauna Swartz, who Swartz said, adding summer is an imporexplained that 21 out of 24 of the girls tant season for gymnasts as it is then that have qualified for Regionals, seven won the girls get to develop new skills which State All-Around Gold and several others they will use during the upcoming seafinished in the top three. “Our Level 6 team also won the team son. “Every year our team is getting stronger and I cannot wait to see what title placing first in the state,” she said. “We are so excited for our girls to head to our girls can accomplish this summer and next season.” regionals. They had an amazing season Golden City Gymnastics is located at and we are so proud of them.” 930 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon and Level 6, regional qualifiers and State All-Around Champions included Emerson is a training facility dedicated to training Fisk, Gianna Johnson and Keeley Bynun, the whole athlete, mind, body, and spirit as it is offering a variety of classes for while Hayden Rosania was first alternate boys and girls from 18 months old to 18for regionals. The team also won the years-old. For more information, visit state title. www.goldencitygymnastics.com. Level 7 regional qualifiers included

Bloomingdale High School Winter Guards Earn Medals At State Championship show, Spellbound, to win a gold medal as well as the Florida State Championship in the Scholastic B Imagination Division, placing the program on top out of 33 schools across the state. Following JV’s state victory, Jada Flowers took her turn and performed in the Solo Dance Category to win silver. Team Bloomingdale Senior High School indoor guard celebrate their Captains include gold medal win during the Florida Federation of Colorguards Meghan Cerjan, Emily Circuit Winterguard, State Championship. Glidden, Shaye The Florida Federation of Tomberlin, Matt Handler and Alyssa Colorguards Circuit (FFCC) Winterguard Bratz. State Championship held in Daytona The third day of competition featured Beach has produced gold, silver and the school’s Varsity Crimson Guard, bronze medals for members of the which performed its show entitled, “My Bloomingdale High Senior High School Vision is…” and earned a Bronze medal Varsity and Junior Varsity Guards earlier as the No.3 Scholastic A team - Company this month. Division within the state of Florida. The success of both programs during The FFCC offers a competitive outlet the three-day event featuring skilled during winter for color guard, indoor guards in dance, weapon, saber and flag, marching percussion and concert percuswas the culmination of their indoor comsion teams and Winds. The competitive petition season, which runs from January season begins in January and culminates through April, directed by Coach Billy in its Circuit Championships in early April, Sullivan. while offering a variety of competitive Bloomingdale High School Junior classes ranging from the first year unit to Varsity indoor guard, led by co-captains the seasoned competitor. For more inforKaitlyn Proefrock, Bailey Betts and mation, visit www.ffcc.com. Bethany McCullum, performed their

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When a homebuyThe Tolleys er or seller uses the were so satisfied same real estate agents with the service for more than one that when they transaction becoming a decided to sell their repeat customer, that is rental home they a telltale sign that those called on The agents are doing someHarbaugh Team thing right. once again. Lithia residents Neil “They are proand Caroline Tolley said fessional yet perthey have turned to sonal as well,” said Keller Williams Realty Caroline. “When South Shore agents my dog got sick David and Bonnie and I needed a Harbaugh of The ride, she didn’t hesHarbaugh Team on a itate to pick me up couple of occasions and take me and and they continue to be my dog to the vet’s David and Bonnie Harbaugh of The their go-to real estate office.” Team at Keller Williams have professionals when they Harbaugh Bonnie said the knowledge and experience to assist are buying or selling a buyers and sellers navigate the com- it’s that personalplexities of the real estate market. home. ization that is The Tolleys met the important in the Harbaughs in 2012 when, after Neil real estate industry. retired from the Army, they returned to “Our service is personal,” she said. Tampa and FishHawk Ranch, where they “It’s about relationships and listening to owned a home in Phase I that was being our clients’ goals and providing guidance, rented. counsel, service and attention to detail to “We just got off the plane and didn’t achieve those goals.” really have a plan,” said Caroline. With more than 25 years in the real They met the Harbaughs at a home estate industry, The Harbaugh Team is in the Garden District they were interestwell equipped to help their clients through ed in renting. Caroline distinctly recalls any transaction, while navigating financial the day, because it was Election Day. concerns, physical construction and loca“They made the stressful process of tion issues, and closing and regulatory finding a home so much easier,” said concerns for clear and merchantable title. Caroline. “Not only do they know their For more information about The craft but they are just lovely people to Harbaugh Team, visit www.Greater work with.” TampaRealEstate.com or call 654-3709.

My Warrior’s Place will be building an additional unit at the retreat in Ruskin.

My Warrior’s Place recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate commencement of construction on its newest building. The additional unit will be a three-bedroom, two bath all-wheelchair accessible housing facility. My Warrior’s Place currently accommodates up to eight families at a time on a tranquil, waterfront property in Ruskin. Many of the current units on the property offer one or two bedroom options. The new unit will allow larger families and those needing wheelchair accommodations a comfortable place to stay. My Warrior’s Place was created by Kelly Kowall in memory of her 20-year-old son, Corey, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. My Warrior’s Place is a Retreat Center for veterans, military service members, first responders, Gold Star, Blue Star and Silver Star families. The center offers several amazing programs for those who have put their life on the line for the safety and wellbeing of others, endured the death of a Fallen Warrior and/or experienced the horrors of

war. Each program offered by My Warrior’s Place plays an important role in the healing and coping process, and the support that is obtained through these programs is priceless. While there is a long list of companies that have jumped on board for this worthy project, some of the companies volunteering labor and materials include National Gypsum Company, Cardinal Roofing, Howie’s Plumbing, Electric Today and Southwestern Supply. In addition, Home Depot extended a $20,000 grant to My Warrior’s Place to cover additional expenses. “This is an all-volunteer force on this project. If anyone wants to volunteer their services, we’d love to have them. We need skilled labor but we also need people to get things and run errands,” said Kowall. “It is being built in entirety by donations, mostly by local companies,” said Kowall. “This is truly a community effort and would not be able to be done without the community support.” Visit mywarriorsplace.org or call 321-0880.

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Florida Strawberry Festival Association Received Heritage Award

By Kathy L. Collins

and through its collection of articles and photographs pertaining to both the festival itself and to the community.” The Florida Strawberry Festival Association was founded in 1930. It has continuously represented and promoted greater Plant City, with the exception of the years during World War II, with its annual festival. The continuous nature of the event, the examples of numerous events and organizations that have (From left) Al Berry, the 2015 award recipient of the Heritage Award; Dan Walden, Festival President, Gil been inspired by the festival, and Gott, Executive Director of the Photo Archives; and the recording of history through Ed Verner, Photo Archives President. its publications and programs are what led the Photo Archives to Since 2004, the Plant City Photo select the Florida Strawberry Festival Archives and History Center (Photo Association for this prestigious award. Archives) has presented the Heritage Gott stated, “The chronicling of our Award. Typically, the award is presented to an individual for efforts in the preserva- history coupled with the preservation of our history by collecting and preserving tion of history and heritage of greater these documents, has been a great servPlant City. This year, the Photo Archives ice for our community. This preservation selected an organization, the Florida of history and heritage is what every comStrawberry Festival Association, to munity needs in order to look back and receive the award. see where we came from and who we At the annual banquet held last month, Gilbert Gott, the executive director are.” Gott added, “You can go anywhere of the Photo Archives explained, “We see in America and find someone that has been to or knows something about the the Florida Strawberry Festival’s signifiFlorida Strawberry Festival, and they cance with regard to the history and herknow something about a little city known itage of the community in three ways. as Plant City and that the city has a histoFirst, it has been and continues to be a part of our history. Secondly, it has been a ry.” The Photo Archives is located at 106 catalyst to many other events that have S. Evers St. in downtown Plant City. For become part of Plant City’s history. more information, call 754-1578 or visit Thirdly, it has recorded the history of the www.plantcityphotoarchives.org. community through its own publications

If you have a question for the Bird Guy, his email is: Rich@RichsBackyardBirds.com Or stop by the store in the Erindale Plaza, 3642 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. . Or call 813-657-BIRD(2473) ...Or try telepathy (results vary)

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Hey Bird Guy! I’m just starting to get into birding and would like a book to help me ID the birds. I’ve looked online and it is confusing. What do you suggest? -N.B. of Channing Park Great question, N. You are right. There are lots of choices in bird guides. I have a few ideas which you might find helpful. If you are trying to learn the birds in our local area, one thing that will help you is finding a book which specializes in the birds which are here. There is no sense showing you pictures of a bird that may look similar to one in your backyard, if the pictured bird only lives in the Sahara Desert. Even a book that only shows birds of North America will have lots of birds that simply don’t live or even migrate through Florida. A Florida specific bird identification guide will really help you get started. Another issue many beginning birders have with the larger, more advanced bird guides is they are not user friendly. This causes the user to simply start at the beginning of the book and look at all the pictures to find the best match. That is not very efficient and will soon become frustrating. Your neighborhood bird seed store (coincidentally owned by the very

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The Blind Side Star Quinton Aaron Partners With Hillsborough County In Anti-Bullying Efforts & More Quinton Aaron, anti-bullying advocate and star of the Academy Award winning film The Blind Side, who lead the discussion on how to identify bullying and put a In an effort to shed continuous light stop to this behavior. on bullying at Aaron was joined schools as well by Hillsborough as to promote County anti-bullying, Commissioner Hillsborough Sandra L. Murman, County public Hillsborough County schools officials Schools welcomed hunSuperintendent Jeff dreds of parents, Eakins, former teachers, stuTampa Police Chief dents and local Jane Castor, government offiHillsborough County cials as they Sheriff's Office hosted a town School Resource hall meeting at Deputy Robin Blake High Hymes, Tomlin School earlier Middle School this month. Assistant Principal Organizers acknowledged Photo courtesy Hillsborough County Abeba Salterthat, while bully- Star of the 2009 American sports drama The Woods, Children's Blind Side, Quinton Aaron is joined by Board Executive ing is a reality Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra L. for many stuMurman, and local children for a photo while Director Kelley promoting anti-bullying in schools throughout Parris, and dents and can Hillsborough County. Eisenhower Middle impact their School SAVE Club president Elijah Seay. physical and emotional well-being and Partnering with The Quinton Aaron their ability to learn, it is often undetected Foundation, Murman has spearheaded or overlooked by teachers, parents, and the efforts to promote local anti-bullying even friends. throughout Hillsborough County Public The free event has welcomed actor Schools.

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Life Story Writing Classes Help Preserve Your Stories For Future Generations By Michelle Colesanti I’m ordinary; I’m not famous. I haven’t done anything important. There are many reasons to put pen to paper and write down the stories of your life. You may not think that your stories are interesting enough, but we all have tales to share with future generations. Writing down my life stories was something that I wanted to do, but did not know how to begin or how to make my writing interesting enough so that one day my descendants would care to have a glimpse into my past. The Bloomingdale Writer’s Connection (BWC) offers a 10-week Life Story Writing (LSW) class, free to the participant and funded by the Friends of Bloomingdale Regional Library. The class is based off of Dr. James Birren’s Guided Autobiography, a method used for helping people document their life stories. Val Perry and Ann Shaklee were the Life Story Writing Coaches at my Saturday afternoon classes. Two facilitators, Iowana Whitman-Tims and Dave Bonham, also sat in to assist the coaches. All of the instructors and facilitators are volunteers. Additional classes took place simultaneously on Tuesday and Fridays. Instructors for the Tuesday and Friday classes were Candi Martin and Spence Autry and the facilitators were Lou Martindale, Sarah Livingston-Schlicht,

life changing since I was let go from a job at the end of November 2015. Definitely a game changer, which allowed me to make new friends with like-minded people, improved my writing as well as opened up a world of possibilities. Today, I view the world from a different perspective, thanks to the wonderful instructors (Anne and Val), their assistants (David and Iowana) and class members," she said. Upon graduation from the 10-week class, participants become members of the BWC, which came about when a group of writers The Saturday Life Story Writing class stands proudly after completing the 10-week from the original class writing class that is funded by the Friends of Bloomingdale Regional Library and free to those participating. decided to keep meeting. With help from Anne did not know the term at the time.” Kathie Bridges and Brenda Lawrence (Friends Board), Carol Byrd, Each class meets for about two and Osborne. Doreen Myers, Spence Autry, Lynn a half hours each week and is appropriThe first LSW classes were held at Gardner, Bette Lafferty and Perry, plans ate for all skill levels and all ages. Many Bloomingdale Library when it first opened were made to find ways to continue to people find the course to be therapeutic in 2005. Perry was in the first class. The the life writers who graduated support because the classes invite them to reflect original instructor, Carol Byrd, became ill from the classes. on their lives and get new perspectives. and the Friends needed volunteers to “We all felt 10 week classes were too A different theme is visited each carry on the program. Perry and Lynn short to reach our goal of writing our life week. Hands-on activities and group Gardner (now deceased) offered to constories,” said Perry. interaction help participants to dig deeper tinue the classes beginning in the sumI look forward to continuing with my into buried memories. mer of 2007. Life Story Writing and would encourage Individuals can improve self-esteem According to Perry, “I felt strongly that anyone interested in preserving their past and increase self-confidence through this class must continue. I had recently to consider the classes. class interaction. retired from my volunteer work with the For more information on the Life Katherine Van Dam recently completGirl Scouts at their Tampa headquarters Writing classes, contact Perry at ed the Life Story Writing Class. which meant I had the time available. I LifeWritersBloom@msn.com or pick up a “My experience with the Life Writing love to write and most of my previous brochure in the foyer of the library. Class at the Bloomingdale Library was writing had been life stories, although I

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New Charter School In Riverview Slated To Open For 2016-2017 Season On track to open for the 2016-2017 school year, SouthShore Charter Academy is the newest addition to the list of charter schools opening within eastern Hillsborough County. According to school officials, enrollment is now also open for the new charter school, which is governed by the Florida Charter Educational Foundation, and will operate under the direction of Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), one of the nation’s leading educational management organizations. CSUSA is currently boasting of managing 86 schools in seven states serving more than 70,000 students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Florida Charter Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit governing board created to open high quality, high performing charter schools in Florida. The board is comprised of local community leaders Rod Jurado, Allen Witt, Valora Cole and James Grant. It currently governs five schools in Florida. When complete, SouthShore Academy—a sister school of Winthrop Charter School—will be a brand new, 66,920-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art building located on approximately 10 acres at 11667 Big Bend Rd. in Riverview, just west of Balm Riverview Rd.

By Tamas Mondovics being involved in their child's education. “We require parent participation and provide plenty of opportunities,” Page said, while adding a few more reasons, which included the teaching staff. “Our educators are another tremendous advantage,” he An artist’s rendition of SouthShore Charter Academy scheduled to open for the 2016-2017 school year. said. “Just as charter schools “The general contractor, Ryan Outdoor amenities will include basare schools of choice for parents, they Companies, has designed the new ketball courts, soccer and sports field, are also chosen by charter school building to create an exciting academic and an elementary-age appropriate teachers. Our teachers want to be here environment that includes well-outfitted covered playground. and consistently go above and classrooms, a multi-purpose room that At capacity, SouthShore Academy beyond.” can be used as a cafeteria, as well as will house 1,145 Kindergarten through As an added advantage, Page a space for general assemblies and eighth grade students. In the first year, said, “Parents are often impressed with indoor recreational activities,” said students will be accepted in grades our state-of-the-art facilities. Unlike school Spokesperson Colleen Kindergarten through sixth with addisome charters built in tiny storefronts, Reynolds. tional grades added in subsequent our school provides spacious hallways, The school will boast two science years. are equipped with the latest technology labs, computer labs, music rooms and “We have experienced great and provide unmatched academic enviart rooms. demand in Riverview with more than ronments that encourage learning.” Officials emphasized that 1,200 applications already received,” Enrollment is underway and the advanced safety measures include a said CSUSA Executive Vice President school is on schedule to open in double-entry door security feature and of Development Richard Page, who August 2016. While open enrollment is security cameras throughout the interihas emphasized that parents choose over, applications will continue to be or and exterior of the building along CSUSA schools for a variety of reaaccepted if seats are still available. with bright spacious hallways designed sons, such as the personal learning Those interested may apply online for maximum traffic flow with minimal plans developed for each child, while at SouthShoreCharter.org. congestion.

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The Brandon 7.0 Women's 65 & Over USTA Florida Tennis Team from Buckhorn Springs Tennis Club in Valrico were finalists in the Florida Sectionals. The team qualified by winning the Hillsborough Region league. Each team from the Brandon/Valrico area lost their matches in a third set tiebreaker matches. The team ended their season as second in the USTA Florida competition. Players included in picture are: Barbara Jones, Sharon Bortner, Betsy Assing, Sandy Pike, Judy Whittier, Marilynn Madson (Captain) and Rosemary Savill. Not pictured are: Karen Montgomery, Arlene Maloney and Carole Haywood.

Run & Fun Walk on Saturday, May 21 pick up equipment on Monday and Tuesday, May 9 or 10 from 6-8 p.m. at with an 8 a.m. start (staggered race time for runners and other particithe Coyotes equipment shed at the pants). This will Fishhawk fields. A take place on the $200 refundable grounds of check is required to Bloomingdale High borrow the equipSchool at 1700 ment (which you Bloomingdale Ave. get back once the in Valrico. equipment is All proceeds returned). Current benefit the spring players who Bloomingdale High wish to use their School Band. Race Coyotes equipment T-shirt included in for the summer advance registracan, but please tion fee of $25 for notify Coach Wells Tommy is a 2-year-old male adults and $20 for you intend to do Bullmastiff/Bulldog mix. He is 85 lbs. and students so. Visit fishhawkis good with adults and children. He coyotes.usl.la and loves to explore and chase balls. Must (Kindergarten be an only pet or with one submissive through twelfth). click on Summer female dog. Tommy is available through Children under 5 Lax Registration Bullmastiff Rescue in Dade City. Visit are free. Ttab in upper right bullmastiff.us/rescue or contact violetjem10@aol.com or 528-0880. shirt/packet pickup corner. will be from 7-7:45 Rajun’ Bull Band 5K Run & Fun a.m. or advance pickup in front of the Walk school from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, May 20. Are you ready to run with the Register online at Active.com bulls? Runners and walkers, adults bit.ly/22RkQiA or by emailing rajunbulland children of all ages are invited to fundraising@gmail.com. participate in the Rajun’ Bull Band 5K

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Riverview’s Last Remaining Large Development Tract Sells For $12M

Tampa Theatre To Present Fifth Annual BeerFest Fundraiser, Hoppy Gilmore

By Tamas Mondovics

By Kathy L. Collins

out South Hillsborough County is due to the amount of available land combined with fair home pricing,” said Colliers Director of Land Services Mark Eilers. “This transaction marks the next step in the evolution of a competitive submarket with a high barrier to entry.” Eilers words are backed by research company Metrostudy, Workers finishing the bottom level of a home in a new which showed that South development in Riverview. Hillsborough County had 2,502 homes begin construction in Colliers International Tampa Bay 2015, making it the number one area for recently helped sell 106-acres in new home growth in Hillsborough, Riverview to Mattamy Homes for $12.1 Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties. million, confirming that Riverview is not For example, a brand new four-bedonly open for business, but that the econroom, four-bath 2,500-sq.-ft. home in omy in the SouthShore portion of Waterleaf Estates off Big Bend Rd. in Hillsborough County is booming. built by Lennar, costs approxiRiverview Mattamy Homes is no stranger to mately $280,000, while the same size growth as it has more than 20 residential house in South Tampa would be upward communities in Florida, including Triple of $500,000. Creek in Riverview, which is approximate"Our communities in Southern ly five miles south of the newly purchased Hillsborough County continue to attract a land parcel. high level of interest and traffic from According to representatives of prospective buyers,” said Mark Colliers International Group Inc., the parDivision President of Lennar Metheny, cel previously owned by the Goolsby famCentral Florida. “We’re thrilled to see the ily is the last remaining large residential growth of the area with new restaurants, development tract of land in Riverview, retail and things to do, which are attraclocated near the intersection of Boyette tive amenities, especially to families.” Rd. and McMullen Rd. adjacent to the Lennar is currently building in three Publix-anchored Goolsby Pointe shopcommunities; Belmont in SouthShore ping center. Ruskin, Enclave at Boyette as well as The recent transaction is good news Hawks Point, also in Ruskin, which feafor investors in a community boasting of tures a price range from $192,990 more residential development than any $253,99s and homes ranging from 1,677 other submarket in the Tampa Bay area. to 3,210 sq. ft. with three to six “The high level of home sales activity bedrooms. Visit colliers.com. we are seeing in Riverview and through-

Seminole Heights. They have worked to put together a great event that offers plenty of craft beer and local brewers as well as snacks and samples from some of Tampa’s top independent restaurants, all against the backdrop of the 1996 Adam Sandler hit, Happy Gilmore, which will be shown on the big screen. Some of the breweries that will be participating Tampa Theatre’s Fifth Annual Movie-Themed Beer including Cigar City Brewing, Festival is themed “Hoppy Gilmore.” Coppertail Brewing Company and The The Tampa Theatre is proud to Independent. Some restaurants include announce that its Fifth Annual MovieThe Refinery, Fodder & Shine, Ichicoro Themed Beer Festival, otherwise known and Rooster and the Till. as BeerFest, will be held on Saturday, Jill Witecki of the Tampa Theatre June 18 beginning at 7 p.m. The Tampa Theatre is located at 711 N. Franklin St. in said, “The Tampa Bay craft beer scene downtown Tampa. BeerFest 2016 will tee has just exploded over the past few years, and we love working with Michelle up on an evening of irreverent fun with and Veronica and all of the amazing inde“Hoppy Gilmore.” pendent restaurants. If you are a beer Over the years, Tampa’s majestic fan, BeerFest is truly a taste of the best of movie palace has had a lot of fun adding what the area has to offer.” a tongue-in-cheek twist to some familiar Witcki added, “Of course, as with movie titles to create the themes for their most Tampa Theatre events, BeerFest summer BeerFest. The event celebrates has a sense of humor. This year’s Hoppy local independent eateries and offers Gilmore follows on the heels of previous unique craft beer. It is also an opportunity events like ‘Beer and Loathing in Las to help support the not-for-profit theatre’s artistic and educational programming and Vegas’ and ‘The Big Lebrewski.’ While the provide a great excuse for movie-inspired themes may be silly, the purpose is most serious, to support the artistic, educationcostumes. al and community programming at The co-chairs for BeerFest are Tampa’s 90 year old movie palace.” Michelle Baker, owner of The Refinery For more information on the Fifth and Fodder & Shine in Seminole Heights, Annual BeerFest and to get tickets, visit and Veronica Danko, owner of The www.tampatheatre.org. Independent Bar and Café, also in

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kids and a 10 percent discount for all visiMentor. tors on select items in the Museum Store. Training topThe History Center features three ics include floors of exhibits covering the colorful hiseffective comtory and heritage of the Tampa Bay area. munication Guests can also see Re-Placing Fort strategies, Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com budgeting, Brooke, currently on view in the History Center's Touchton Map Gallery. Using credit, debt cutting-edge GIS technology, the exhibit management, and saving and investing Free Community Event For Seniors digs beneath the surface of downtown for future goals. And Families Tampa to Mentors A free community event for seniors uncover the are asked to and families living and visiting in the area history of commit to will take place on Wednesday, May 11 Fort Brooke, volunteering from 9 a.m.-12 Noon at 502 E. Sadie St. which was at least three in Brandon. There will be local exhibitors established hours per and businesses providing material, infornear presweek, and to mation, knowledge and resources to our ent-day guidefollow families. Speakers and giveaways will be downtown lines in throughout the event. Light refreshments Tampa in regards to will also be on site. Call 635-8179. 1824. reporting, The conficlient Become A Florida Master Money History dentiality, Mentor And Help Others The Tampa Bay History Center will celebrate Mother’s Day Center is and providing with free admission for moms with one paid adult Hillsborough County Extension is located at admission on Sunday, May 8. unbiased offering training to those interested in 801 Old researchbecoming a Florida Master Money Water St. in the Channel District. Call based information. Register online Mentor volunteer. The program is an 228-0097 or visit www.tampabayhisto2016fmmm.eventbrite.com no later at opportunity for participants to learn more rycenter.org. than Tuesday, May 24. Contact 744-5519 about personal finance and then share ext. 54143 or lesliel@hillsboroughcounthat knowledge with others. Enjoy Interactive Dinosaur ty.org. The four-week training is sched-

And all of it is included with a standard MOSI ticket. In Dinosaurs in Motion, you snap the jaws of a T. rex, flap the fins of a Plesiosaur, and control millions of years at your fingertips. Using gears and levers, visitors take control of life-size, massive metal skeletons, including a 44-ft.-long T. Rex. In Dinosaurs Alive!, dinosaurs are brought back to life in a larger-than-life way on the five-story-tall screen of MOSI’s Florida Hospital IMAX DOME Theatre. One documentary IMAX film is included with a standard MOSI ticket. Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends. Admission prices include one documentary IMAX film, a show in the Saunders Planetarium, and the Kids In Charge! children’s science center: Adults $26.95, Seniors (60+) $25.95, Children (3-12) $20.95.

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Plan to attend the 2016 Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo taking place at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn what to do before, during and after a storm. There will be kid-friendly entertainment, games and other activities while adults learn from speakers and vendors. Meet meteorologists from local news stations and hear from experts on how to protect you, your family and your home from the damage of an impending storm. After the Expo, stay and play at MOSI until 6 p.m. for a $5 admission.

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The Tampa Bay History Center will celebrate Mother’s Day with free admission for moms with one paid adult admission on Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m-5 p.m. To commemorate the day, the History Center will offer arts and crafts for

If you and your family love dinosaurs, adventure, or amazing works of art, MOSI’s Dinosaur Festival is a can’t-miss experience. The event runs through Sunday, May 8 and includes special guests, a larger-than-life giant screen film, and the final weeks of MOSI’s awesome hands-on Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit.

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Academic Alliance In Dermatology Welcomes New Doctors To Brandon Practice

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New doctors ogy practice, he is have recently one of the few been welcomed Fellowship-trained into the Academic Mohs Surgeons in Alliance in Tampa Bay speDematology praccializing in surgical tice located in dermatology, skin Brandon. cancer, and surgiOriginally a cal reconstruction. native from Originally a (Left) Dr. Hoka Nyanda and Dr. David Sable (right) Tanzania, East Boston recently joined Academic Alliance in Dermatology. Africa, Hoka native, he Nyanda, MD, FAAD, FAAP, came to the earned a Bachelors of Science in chemBrandon area from Nashville, Tennessee. istry from Tufts University before successShe obtained a Bachelor of Science fully completing a Ph.D. in chemistry from degree from Western Kentucky the University of California at Berkeley. University, and received her medical After completing his Ph.D., he returned to degree from Meharry Medical College in Boston to complete an M.D. at Tufts Nashville, Tennessee, and completed before successfully completing an Internal both dermatology and pediatric residenMedicine Internship at Brigham and cies at the University of South Florida. Women’s Hospital and a Pathology During her dermatology residency, she Residency at Massachusetts General served as a chief resident for academic Hospital. He then completed a education. She is double board certified in Dermatology Residency at Wayne State dermatology and pediatrics, and is a University where he was ultimately member of the American Academy of named chief resident for his final year. Dr. Dermatology, American Academy of Sable then completed a Fellowship in Pediatrics, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Surgery Dermatologic Surgery and the Florida at the University of Wisconsin, where he Medical Association. Dr. Nyanda is Board had the opportunity to learn the Mohs Certified in Dermatology and Pediatrics. Surgery under Dr. Stephen Snow who David Sable, MD, PhD, FAAD, had been trained by Dr. Frederick Mohs. FACMS, also joined Academic Alliance in He said, “My mission as a dermatologist Dermatology, Inc. in February. He is an is simple: I want my patients to be treated American Board of Medical Specialties like family.” Board Certified Dermatologist and a Academic Alliance in Dermatology is Fellowship-trained Dermatologic Surgeon. located at 131 N. Oakwood Ave., Ste 135 In addition to an active general dermatolin Brandon. Call 440-5544.

GMC CANYON GETS AN ALL-NEW DIESEL ENGINE

Last year, we test drove the 3.5-liter V-6 gas Canyon, which was a comeback vehicle. For 2016, the folks at GMC dispatched over an all-new diesel for us to enjoy. And enjoy, we did. The midsize truck is equipped with the optional 2.8-liter inline-4 cylinder turbo diesel that packs 181 horsepower @ 3,400 rpm and an impressive 369 lbs.-ft. of torque @ 2,000 rpm. It stays coupled to a 6-speed auto transmission. Tow capacity for our SLT four-wheel-drive Crew Cab version is a significant 7,700 lbs. Surrounding the chromed three-bar grille are projector-beam headlights and LED daytime running lights. Huge vertical tail lights with a chrome bumper greet the onlooker in the rear. Step inside the lap of luxury to be impressed by aluminum trim on the instrument panel of speedometer and tachometer along with tilt/telescopic steering column, 8-inch color touch screen for audio, navigation and Intellilink

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Historic Tampa Theatre Offers Summer Film Camps

Tampa Theatre offers four different summer camps for young film enthusiasts.

This summer, young film buffs and future filmmakers can attend one of four summer film camps at the historic Tampa Theatre. Each camp, except for the Saturday session, will be divided into two age groups. Students in third through sixth grade will meet from 9 a.m.-12 Noon, and students in seventh through twelfth grade will meet from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $175 per student. Students will work in small groups to learn the creative process of digital filmmaking, from brainstorming, storyboarding and scriptwriting to filming, lighting and editing. All equipment is provided. By the end of the filmmaking session, each production team will have a three to five minute movie to showcase. The new Movie Download camp, which will be held the week of June 13, will teach to dissect popular features and short films into their essential elements. Over the course of the week, students will watch Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s

Stone and a selection of age appropriate short films. Activities will examine the films’ plot structures, shots and angles, lighting, score and more. In the Live Action Filmmaking Camp, students are the stars as they write, produce and act in their own short films. In the Stop-Motion Animation Filmmaking Camp, students will learn how to create an animated film one frame at a time using clay, Legos, paper and other materials in a style of animation made popular by South Park. Finally, on Saturday, August 27, acclaimed documentarian Brett Culp will show filmmakers of all ages how to put their lives on screen. Students will use mobile devices and learn how to capture and share the beauty and fun of their daily stories. The three hour session is $50 per person and will run from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Jill Witecki with the Tampa Theatre said, “Summer Film Camp is one of our favorite times of the year at the Theatre. It is hilarious to walk through the auditorium and see these kids filming a scene that somehow incorporates an interaction between the Predator and a boy dressed like a banana. They are learning to express themselves through film, and the results, especially after just five days, are nothing short of amazing.” The Tampa Theatre is located at 711 N. Franklin St. in downtown Tampa. For more information, visit www.tampatheatre.org or call 274-8981.

Local Ballet Student To Study At Royal Ballet School In London

When Jordan “The first dance Jeffrey Martinez class I took was a started dancing at jazz class. The next the age of eight, little year I changed studid he know that just dios and my dance seven years later he teacher had me would be joining the enroll in ballet class prestigious Royal because ballet is Ballet School in really the foundation London. Beginning in of all other dance. I September, Martinez do not think I would will spend the next have chosen ballet three years at the on my own, but ever school. While there, since that first class, I Martinez will spend have been hooked,” his days immersed Martinez said. in the world of dance Jordan Jeffrey Martinez has been acceptMartinez has ed into the Royal Ballet School in London. learning classical been in Coppelia, techniques from the best teachers. Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. In May, Why The Royal Ballet School? Martinez will be in Giselle. Martinez said, “It’s the best school in the “I have also performed various roles world. The faculty are all former principal in Next Generation Ballet’s production of dancers, and the school prepares its stuThe Nutcracker for the past three years. I dents for positions with the top ballet was cast as the prince in the 2015 procompanies in the world.” duction,” said Martinez. Martinez is only 15-years-old, but he Martinez likes the challenging nature was accepted into the Upper School of ballet. “Every day your body feels difwhich is located in Covent Garden (adjaferent and each class is different so you cent to the Royal Opera House). have to make adjustments. It is also Martinez, who is from Lithia, first took beautiful to watch,” said Martinez. “My jazz class at TADA in Lithia. He has taken greatest dream is to complete the three classes at Leonard’s Academy of Dance year Royal Ballet School program and be and Brandon School of Dance Art. Since invited to join the Royal Ballet and one January 2014, he has been with the Patel day perform as a principal dancer.” Conservatory. Visit www.royalballetschool.org.uk.

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Orange Home Accessories Raises Money For Family Promise

Orange Home Accessories held its “Welcome Spring” event earlier this month for Family Promise of Greater Brandon. Everyone enjoyed live music by Ella and Jazz Pianist, Jimmy Silva, along with wine and appetizers, raffles and specials. A total of $1,000 was raised for Family Promise. Orange is a home décor and gift store that specializes in well-designed pieces that are artful and functional. It offers an eclectic mix for any style and the perfect gifts for the hard to buy for person. Orange Home Accessories is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It is closed Sundays. It is located at 1046 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico (in Plaza Bella). Call 681-8686.

FishHawk Residents Excited As Starbucks Rumor Confirmed

It is official, Starbucks is coming to FishHawk Ranch by Newland Communities. The rumors are true and is now confirmed by Sandia Wasserman representing Florida Retail Partners. "We are in the final negotiations for a store and now have permission to announce the location," said Wasserman. "We are excited and hope the community will embrace Starbucks." There are two more tenants

Debbie Ploor, Owner of Orange Home Accessories, presents a check for $1,000 to Edwina Reddick, executive director of Family Promise of Greater Brandon.

in the 7,000 sq. ft. plaza at FishHawk Blvd. and Bayberry Glen, across from the FishHawk Sports Complex, but Wasserman said she does not yet have authorization to announce them. On May 16, Florida Retail Partners will seek a variance from Hillsborough County to amend its original plan due to a setback issue and will be ready to build. For more information, contact Wasserman at 2513333 ext. 2., or visit www.floridaretailpartners.com.

Anytime Fitness To Open In Park Square

Working out is about to get a lot easier. No more excuses about an inconvenient gym location or limited hours; Anytime Fitness is coming to FishHawk.

ft. of circuit and resistance training machines, free weights, functional training and equipment, cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes and private bathrooms with showers. Anytime Fitness will be manned Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Small group and large group fitness classes, including Zumba and boot camp are offered along with personal training. Membership at one Anytime Fitness club gives members access to nearly 3,000 clubs worldwide at no extra charge. Prior to opening, Anytime Fitness is offering Charter Membership. Hero discounts will also be offered upon opening the club. Call 910-286-4357 or by email lithiafl@anytimefitness.com.

Its targeted grand opening date will be some time in June. The owners are Ron and Monica Rigaud. Steve Moran Is Keller “What differentiates Williams Top Agent Anytime Fitness from 12 Years In A Row other clubs is our focus on helping members get Julie Swain, team the results that they’re leader for Keller seeking,” said Rigaud. Williams, has “Our gym will be small announced that Steve enough that we can Moran with Keller provide personalized Williams Suburban attention for all of our Tampa has finished as members. Whether the Top Individual weight-loss is your goal, Agent. Moran had over Ron and Monica Rigaud are the owners of a new Anytime Fitness $18 million in written or increased strength or opening in FishHawk’s Park Square improved balanced and volume for 2015. He in June 2016. flexibility – or a combifinished as the number nation – we’re committed to helping you one single agent out of 900 agents in the achieve those goals.” Continued on Next Page Enjoy 24 Hours access to 5,000 sq.

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significant aspects of the selection process involves attorneys' relationships and reputation among his or her clients. Selection criteria therefore focuses on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of Client Satisfaction. Contact SilonLaguna directly at 375-0539 or www.familymaritallaw.com.

Volume 15, Issue 5

Homage Liquor Hosting Free Wine Tastings

Newly opened Homage Liquor Experience at 4350 Lithia Pinecrest Keller Williams Chadwick Group, which Thursday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Rd. (on the west includes Hillsborough and Pinellas p.m. Registration required. Call 443-3046 side of the road County. He received the award at the or visit BayCareEvents.org. Parking is across from The annual Keller Williams award ceremonies free and light refreshments will be served. Landing and The at the Tampa Theatre in downtown Brunchery) has Tampa. Moran stated, “It was an honor Private Salon Studio Concept Benefits begun hosting wine to receive this award and I want to thank Stylists, Customers tastings on the third all my clients and friends for making this Green Door Salon Studios provides Thursday of each possible.” Moran has been with Keller stylists with fully equipped and furnished month from 5-8 Williams for 12 years after spending 11 private salon studios. This concept is revp.m. “We do this years with Re/Max Realty. Call 661-2476. olutionizing the industry by offering stylists once a month,” said the professional freedom of operating "What's In" Woodode “Woody” TNT Termite And Pest Control their own business. Each guest will have Your D’Aout, owner and Celebrates Five Years the opportunity to have a one Community Latino’s Fresh Market recently celebrated its president. “It’s a Bonnie and Ed on one experience with their Fundraiser For great way for us to grand opening with a ribbon cutting. The Tekampe, owners of TNT stylist in a high end vintage Foster Children market is at 1608 S.R. 60 E. in Valrico. It is get to know our open 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Termite and Pest Control, inspired salon and space. Join in for a neighbors better, Saturday and 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. For are proud to serve the Green Door Salon is located at wine and cheese and a fun way for more information, call 685-9110. local community. They 1147 Professional Park Dr. in ladies night out them to get better have recently celebrated Brandon. Visit greendoorsaon Tuesday, May 24 from 7-9 p.m. beneacquainted with the wide variety of their fifth year in business lons.com or call 941-518-5951. fitting local foster children at What’s In wines that we offer.” and are going strong. Many homes in Family Consignment, located at 3220 Homage also offers free delivery Eastern Hillsborough County are protectLynette Silon-Laguna Accepted As Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. Tickets are (within an eight mile radius) on all ed from ants, spiders, roaches, and terTwo Years AIOFLA’s 10 Best In $5 and are available at the store. See orders $49.99 or more, and a 10 permites by TNT Termite and Pest Control, Florida For store for list of cent discount on everything to military, which provides a quarterly service for res- Client vendors partic- both active duty and retired. The disidential home owners and custom servicSatisfaction ipating. The count covers wines, beers, mixers, es for its commercial customers. Andy The event is sponeven “top shelf” liquors and liqueurs. Tekampe joined the team three years ago American sored by D’Aout also has the “Homage Wine and has contributed to the growth of Institute of "What's In Club” with three selective packages to TNT. They are now looking to add a Family Law Family choose from: Red/Red, Red/White, and fourth member to the team. Ed or Bonnie Attorneys Consignment,” White/White, with in-store discounts. can be contacted at 716-9196 or 760(AIOFLA’s) has Rodan and Members also receive email invitations 2691. Check out TNT’s Facebook page recognized the to events as well as the wine tastings. Green Door Salon Studios offers fully equipped and Fields skin TNTtermite andpest or visit exceptional percare and Traci furnished private salon studios. This month’s tasting will be www.TNTtermite andpestcontrol. com. formance of Lynn jewelry. Thursday, May 19 from 5-8 p.m. at the Florida’s Family Law Attorney Lynette Proceeds go to our local Guardian Ad store. Many visitors will also be Help For Silon-Laguna as Litem. Call 643-7393. impressed with the almost intimidating Two Years 10 Pelvic variety of vodkas to choose from, posBest Family Law Parade Of Homes Winners sibly the largest variety in this part of Health Attorney for Client Announced Florida. Call 756-4231 or 359-1976. Conditions Satisfaction. The Earlier this month the winning Dr. American Institute Mathnasium builders and model homes Armas, a of Family Law Welcomes New were announced for the physician Attorneys is a Assistant Center 2016 Tampa Bay Parade specialist, will third-party attorney Directors of Homes. This year the host a free rating organization Tampa Bay Builders Mathnasium seminar on that publishes an Association (TBBA) hosthas promoted Lead various treatannual list of the ed one of the largest Parade of Homes in Instructor Baylor Kull to assistant cenment options Top 10 Family Florida presented by Frontier ter director and hired KaLynn Singleton available for Law Attorneys in Communications. With 139 model homes to take the place of Michelle Holton women with each state. from 37 builders and two remodelers who has been graciously serving as incontinence Attorneys who are throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, assistant center director since October Earlier this month the Greater Brandon Chamber and other of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration selected to the "10 and Hernando, the 2016 Tampa Bay of 2014. Holton was presented with an pelvic floor for the grand opening of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, locat- Best" list must Parade of Homes was held March 5-13. opportunity to return full time to the ed at 2874 Providence Lakes Blvd. in Brandon. issues. This pass AIOFLA's rigA full list of winners can be found at career that she left years ago to home Owners Adam, Ian and JRay Lieberman welcomed will take place their family, Chamber Ambassadors and Chamber orous selection www.tampabayparadeof homes .com. educate her children. at St. Staff to join in this occasion. This Brandon location process, which is The TBBA promotes professionalism and Both Kull and Singleton will be job is their 90th location in the U.S. Call 324-7177. Joseph’s based on client continuing education within the tri-county sharing this position so parents and Hospitaland/or peer nomibuilding-and development industry. Call students will see them both most every South, Franciscan Conference Room at nations, thorough research, and AIOFLA’s 571-8222, or visit www.tbba.net for more day. Visit www.mathnasium.com/bran6901 Simmons Loop in Riverview, on independent evaluation. One of the most information. don.

By Michelle Colesanti

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Grand Openings, New Stylists In Local Hair Industry

By Michelle Colesanti

Schuman prides herself on having a detailed conTwo new sultation with stylists have her recently clients. She joined Lux offers all Hair Design’s color servicteam. Lindsey es, keratin Cook has treatments, been with Lux (Left) Lindsey Cook and Alexa Schuman (right) join Lux both men’s Hair Design Hair Design as stylists. and women’s for almost four haircuts, special occasion styles, and years starting as an assistant for Leah color correction. Services that cater to and Heather. Cook attended the summit the health and maintenance of your hair salon academy in Tampa. She has her are her specialty. Visit 4379 Lynx Paw associates in arts degree in business Trail. Call 655-6404. administration as well, but her true passion in life is cosmetology. She has had Salon With Master-Stylist To hold the privilege to attend multiple classes with many Redken artists and iconic styl- Grand Reopening Celebration European trained stylist, David ists, and is determined to make every Thompson, has client who sits in announced the her chair look grand reopenand feel their ing of his salon, absolute best. The Art of Hair. Alexa After Schuman is a months of graduate of the heavy renovaSummit Salon tions, the salon Academy in has modernized Tampa. Through and is debuting her mentorships a brand new and additional look. Call 649education, she Art Of Hair celebrates its reopening. 1919 or visit has been trained Artofhair1.com. on all types and textures of hair, including the latest techniques in the industry.

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FishHawk Oral Surgery Premiers New StateOf-The-Art Surgery Center, Oral Surgeon

The Bridges Chorus Provides Music, Memories And Merriment

Dr. Hess and Dr. Surgery residency VanLandschoot in the San Orthodontics from Francisco Bay area FishHawk Oral Surgery at Alameda County have remodeled their Medical Hospitals. office, which is located In 1995, he in Lithia, which now reached diplomatic accommodates its new status with the state-of-the-art surgery American Board of center. Along with that, Oral and Dr. Hess and Dr. Maxillofacial VanLandschoot Surgeons. His cerOrthodontics have parttification with the nered with Dr. Patrick board is still active Abbey. FishHawk Oral today. In Surgery provides a full 2006, he scope of oral and maxpassed illofacial surgical servicthe recerDr. Patrick Abbey es. tification brings his expert“FishHawk Oral process. ise to FishHawk Oral Surgery. Surgery is a family oriDr. ented practice and loves treating Abbey chose the Lithia area because it patients the way we would like to be was lacking someone who provides treated,” said Dr. Abbey these services. The region has a great Dr. Abbey is a board certified oral population and an outstanding choice of surgeon. He has practiced in the Tampa other dental practitioners, which is Bay area for over 20 years and brings something Dr. Abbey was already familhis surgical expertise to FishHawk Oral iar with. Surgery. Not only does he work at “This was a perfect fit for us and we FishHawk Oral Surgery, but Dr. Abbey look forward to growing together with still practices at his Tampa location durthe community,” said Dr. Abbey. ing specific days. He specializes in denAlleviating a patient’s pain, or tal implants, orthognathic surgery, TMJ restoring them to a normal level of func(Temporomandibular Joint Disorders), tion and chewing after years of disability routine oral surgery care and wisdom is what Dr. Abbey likes best about his tooth extraction. job. He said it is very rewarding. Dr. Abbey attended the University of For more information, visit Florida for his undergraduate and dental www.fishhawkoralsurgery.com. It is degrees. After attending dental school, located at 16305 Fishhawk Blvd. in he received his Oral and Maxillofacial Lithia. Call 642-6611.

are experiencing joy as they sing. Resident Pete Zylman has been singing in choruses since he was 18-years-old. He enjoys it as it is a worthwhile activity that keeps him busy and stimulates his mind. Resident Lucille Pianese said that singing is a way of expressing feelings. “The songs we sing bring back memories and the music revives me,” she said. According to a study conducted at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Residents at The Bridges Assisted Living community and published in Trends in enjoy the opportunity to sing throughout the month durCognitive Science, April 2013, ing their scheduled activity program times. evidence found that the beneSinging provides many benefits for fits of singing “significantly improved psythe elderly. Ongoing research has shown chological health and well-being through that regular singing can lift your spirits, the engagement of neurochemical sysincrease your immunity and provide a tems responsible for reward, motivation, workout for your brain and your lungs. pleasure, stress/arousal, immunity and These benefits are significant for those social affiliation.” experiencing mild to moderate dementia. Philosopher and psychologist William The Bridges Assisted Living commuJames understood the benefits of singing nity offers residents the opportunity to when he said, “I don’t sing because I’m sing numerous times a month as part of happy, I’m happy because I sing.” their scheduled Activity Program. As a lifelong singer, resident Mary Residents partake in karaoke, sing-aGrimshaw loves the newly formed cholongs, church services, and, most recentrus. ly, The Bridges Choir. Under the direction “I can feel my mood being lifted and I of Wellness Coordinator Gary Lenza, res- feel good when I sing. It brings back good idents join voices and sing music from memories of the years when I sang in their era. The Bridges Choir has experihigh school and college,” she said. enced steady growth with more residents For more information on The Bridges joining each month. From the smiles on Assisted Living Community, call 413-8900 their faces, it is apparent that the singers or visit bridgesretirement.com.

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By Janet Noah

Themed Weeks At BSAC Promise Creativity And Fun

What should we do with the kids this summer? At Brandon Sports & Aquatic Center (BSAC) your child gets the state-park oldfashioned camp experience you had as a child, with some modern technology, like Wii Challenge Competitions, thrown in. The Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center has the most comprehensive summer camp in the greater Brandon area for ages 3 to 14. In addition, each child has the opportunity to experience all of the sports that you have come to expect at BSAC; swimming, tennis, diving and more. Each child has option to attend BSAC's Summer Camp per day or week. A Full Day Program is available from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. for $145/week per child. Half day programs, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-6:30 p.m. are available from $85/week per child. There is a $35 daily charge per child for a one day drop-in fee. Advance notice required and also a $35 registration fee per child. Camp weeks run from Monday, June 8 through Friday, August 21. Visit bit.ly/1W6OcHz for more infor-

Let Your Imagination Take Flight At Camp Primrose

Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games is an olympic themed camp this year.

mation on the weekly themes. Contact Youth Development Director Christie Lemar at clemar@mybsac.org or call member services at 689-0908 for more information on camps.

Kids ‘R’ Kids Offers Global View of Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Enroll your kids for Summer Games 2016 Camp at Kids R Kids. The all new Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games prove the ideal destination for 5 to 12 year old boys and girls. By providing a global view of Rio 2016 Olympic Games, campers will experience an interactive peek inside participating countries’ cultures, customs, cuisine and more. Add to that a unique twist on the games themselves, and campers will experience 10 weeks designed to

• 6 Weeks Through 12 Years • Full & Part Time Options • Open: M-F 6am to 6:30pm • Creative Curriculum for Infants & Toddlers • ABC Mouse Computer Technology • Brainwaves Curriculum • APPLE Accreditation • CITA Approved Curriculum • Security Code Access Entry • FREE Internet Viewing of Your Child’s Day • Outdoor Playgrounds with Water Park • Before & After School Care: 6-12 Years

instill confidence, encourage teamwork and foster fun. After 30 years of providing unforgettable summer camp experiences for children, Kids ‘R’ Kids has found that whenever you combine physical activity, interactive learning and good old-fashioned fun – everybody wins. The cost is $155 per week (new families only) and includes field trips, meals and transportation. Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Valrico is located at 4321 Lynx Paw Tr. in Valrico. For more information on this location, call 657-6200. Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy of Circa/FishHawk is located at 5815 Kids Crossing Dr. in Lithia. For more information, call 526-7000.

$155 per week

Includes field trips, meals, and transportation Expires 8/30/16

The Straz Center’s Patel

CIRCA FISHHAWK - 813-526-7000 (Located next to Stowers Elementary and Mosaic)

NOW ENROLLING SUMMER & FALL VPK Voluntary Pre Kindergarten 2016-17 FREE 3 Hr Program with “Pay for rest of day” Option

• Nutritious Meals & Snacks: Low Salt & Sugar • Spanish & Music Included • Trained Professional Staff, Certified in First Aid & CPR • Extracurricular Programs

www.KRKCirca.com

Patel Conservatory Offers Dance, Theater And Music Camps, Classes

Now Enrolling Summer Camp

Stowers, Valrico Academy, FishHawk Creek, Bevis, Lithia Springs, Alafia, Cimino, and Foundation Christian

5815 Kids Crossing Drive

This summer, imagination takes flight at Summer Adventure Club at Primrose. Among exciting classroom activities, camp “Explorers” will be going on two field trips every week to enjoy what the local community has to offer. These trips include a voyage aboard Captain Memo’s pirate ship, “cooking” at the California Pizza Kitchen, hiking at Lettuce Lake Park, an afternoon of Improv at the Florida Studio Theater, trips to MOSI and the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, and more. Even with all the fun, Primrose has many learning opportunities planned through its creative, hands-on curriculum, emphasizing literacy, science, and mathematics, while keeping young minds sharp this summer. Its experienced teachers are trained in education and safety. Summer Adventure Club is now accepting registrations for children aged 5 to 10. Visit the school at 1280 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico or call 4385980 for more information.

• Accelerated Pre-K Curriculum with Math, Science, Spanish, Music, Sign Language & More • Preparation for National Kindergarten Standards • Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2016 • Must be Florida resident

Two Great Locations!

VALRICO - 813-657-6200 4321 Lynx Paw Trail

(Located across fromLithia Springs Elementary)

www.KRKValrico.com

Conservatory, located in downtown Tampa, offers nationally recognized intensives, camps and classes in the areas of dance, theater and music. Whether your child is skilled in the arts or wants to participate for the very first time, it offers a fun-filled summer for students of all ages and skill levels at our state-of-theart facility. For more information, visit patelconservatory.org or call 222-1002.

Your Child’s Best Summer Ever At YMCA Camps

At the YMCA, you kids will feel welcome and supported in their developmental journeys. This summer you are invited to enroll your kids in YMCA Summer Camps. The days will be full of educational adventures and exciting exploration. They will meet new lifelong friends along the way. Summer camps run from Monday, June 13 through Friday, August 5. Camps start at $135 per week. Camp hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. at no additional cost. For more detailed information or to register online, visit www.tampaymca.org.

Music And Acting Fun At The Florida Academy of Performing Arts

Summer Camp at the Florida Academy of Performing Arts will allow your child’s creativity to surface. They can choose from Music, Acting, Singing, Guitar and Drums. There will be field trips and more fun. Acting in musicals will also be offered: Knight at Dawn Kids, Fiddler on the Roof, High School Musical and HONK! Camp is for ages 5 and up and is available both for the full day or half day. There is free early drop-off and after camp pick-up. The Florida Academy of Performing Arts is located at 402 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. For more information, call 490-2787 or visit faopa.org.

Create Great Memories At Art Monkey’s Summer Art Camp

Art Monkey is now enrolling for summer art camp. Your kids can enjoy creating on a pottery wheel, canvas painting, sculptures, mosaics, glass fusing and more. Camp classes are small so that each artist can receive individual attention. The camp

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Helping Girls Develop Positive Self-Esteem for a Lifetime Topics Include:

Friendships Girl Power Role Models Positive Mind & Attitude Love My Selfie Being Brave Taking Care of Yourself and much more! THE CONFIDENT YOU CAMP

June 20th-23rd,10:00am-4:00pm

4-day Camps for K-5th Grade Girls

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Lithia

GIRLS "SCRAPBOOK" WITH CONFIDENCE CAMP June 27th-30th,10:00am-4:00pm

THE BELIEVE IN YOU CAMP

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July 25th-28th, 11:00am-4:00pm

Valrico

MARTIAL ARTS CAMP: T H ENRICHING EFUN CAMP

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But it’s not just fun & games. Kids also walk away with powerful, life-improving lessons.

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Located at: 16313 FishHawk Blvd Lithia, FL 33547

counselors are experienced and great with kids. There are three age groups for camp: ages 4-6, 7-14 and an evening Teen Camp (only one) for ages 14-16. Art Monkey is located in FishHawk Ranch’s Park Square at 16114 Churchview Dr. in Lithia. For more information or to register online, visit www.artandicecream.com or call 315-9803.

Results Driven Programs Will Help Your Child With Reading, Handwriting And Social Skills

All About Speech & Language (AASL) is a premier therapy company offering a unique approach to therapy that is reflective of the needs of its clients and families. It offers highly skilled speech/language and occupational therapy services with unwavering commitment and dedication to providing quality, evidenced-based, results driven treatment. This summer it is excited to offer The Peacock’s Plume Offers Christian intensive individualized reading programs, Curriculum Summer Camps handwriting assistance, and social skills The Peacock’s Plume offers a rigorprograms (Socialights). Each program ous Christian curriculum for children, 6 offers highly focused therapy assistance, weeks to 5-yearswith ratios as small as old. It has a lan1:1. It will provide your guage program child evidenced-based, incorporating signresults driven programs language, to help facilitate growth Mandarin Chinese in the areas of reading, and Spanish. There handwriting, and social is a Voluntary Preskills over the summer. Kindergarten class The business will for fall and summer. continue to provide reguIt has a double lar speech and occupaentry secure facility, tional therapy as well. Christian Preschool 6 weeks - 5 years camera system, AASL is located at Secure Entry & Internet ViewingTown Center, located at 6152 and new playground. Winthrop The entire staffMandarin is trained in preschool Station St., Ste. 205 in Chinese and SpanishDelancey Language Programs education, CPR and first-aid certified. FREE Summer Riverview. VPK For more information, visit www.thepFor more information, visit eacocksplume.com or call 684-0700. www.aaspeech.com, visit on

813-684-0700 www.ThePeacocksPlume.com 1094 Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico

All About Speech & Language provides intensive individualized reading programs, handwriting assistance and social skills programs.

facebook.com/AASLTherapy or call 2200971 or email info@aaspeech.com.

2016 Ostingers Baseball Academy Summer Camps

Ostingers Baseball Camp will take place during the weeks of June 20-24, July 11-15, and July 25-29 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the FishHawk Sports Complex. Ostingers staff is made up of all former professional players who instruct. They want to teach the game from the ground up. The camp is not a full day camp with video games, indoor activites, etc. The instructors include Jim Osting, a baseball Instructor with 10 years of professional baseball playing experience; two years of Major League Experience

(Padres and Brewers); Patrick Ryan– baseball instructor with eight years professional pitching experience; Kris Wilken– Head Baseball Coach at Bloomingdale High School and college and high school players trained by Ostingers Academy to assist your child throughout their camp experience. Additional help is provided from Ostinger players current and past to make the campers’ experience one of a kind. With the instructors and the staff, the ratio per camper is around 6:1. This ratio allows for added reps for each player and helps to break up the groups in age appropriate format. The cost is $175 (multi week/ multi camper discount). For more information, visit ostingbaseball.com or call 737-3000.

Summer Programs At The Tutoring Club

Don’t let the academics rest over the summer months. Your student will receive individualized instruction from a staff of professional tutors at The Tutoring Club, now enrolling for its summer programs. Individualized programs for students Kindergarten through twelfth grade are available in reading, math, writing, advanced math & sciences, Spanish, SAT/ACT Prep, Common Core prep, study skills and college planning. The tutors work to reduce stress and build confidence by creating an individualized program for each student starting at a level that he or she can handle and then progressing through the grade levels as rapidly as the student’s learning pace allows. Results are guaranteed. Tutoring Club is located at 4333 Lynx Paw Trail in Valrico (in the River Hills plaza). For more information, call 6819900 or visit www.TutoringClub.com.

MOSI Summer Science Camps Gather STEAM

MOSI’s Summer Science Camp brings science and technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) alive through

hands-on experiments and building projects. From extracting DNA to launching rockets to building robots, MOSI camps are about creating the experiences that expand interests and make dreams a reality. Doing real science with the tools and technology used by professionals is just one of the ways MOSI Summer Science Camp inspires campers with a “can do” attitude that can last a lifetime. Real science coupled with exciting experiments, simulations, explorations, and inventions will help you discover the innovator within. MOSI Summer Science Camps will take place from Monday, June 13 through Friday, August 12 and is offered for preschoolers to high school students. Convenient extended care is available from 7–9 a.m. and also from 4–6:30 p.m. Daily hot lunches are available. Become a MOSI member and save 25 percent on camp fees. MOSI is located at 4801 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa. For more information, call 987-6000 or visit www.mosi.org.

Kids Are On The Move At My Gym Summer Camp

My Gym is offering Summer Camp

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Christian Preschool 6 weeks - 5 years Secure Entry & Internet Viewing Mandarin Chinese and Spanish Language Programs FREE Summer VPK

813-684-0700 www.ThePeacocksPlume.com 1094 Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico Our instructors have 30 years combined professional playing and coaching experience.

Session 1 June 20-24 (M-F)

Session 2 July 11-15 (M-F)

Session 3 July 25-29 (M-F)

Location: FishHawk Sports Complex Space is Limited Age Group: 7 - 15 yrs Register Early Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm to hold your spot! Cost: $175/camper **(Second Child $125) **Multi week discounts

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for ages 3 through 13 years 11 months. During camp, children move and stay active throughout the program, and just like all My Gym classes and programs, no two days are ever the same. My Gym Camp was created to enhance physical development, promote social interaction, and bring about personal success. The cost for nonmembers is $31 per half-day (three hours). For members the cost is $29. Bulk discount options are available. All children must be potty-trained. Healthy snacks and all-natural juice will be served to all campers during each camp day. Space is limited, so sign up today. Those paying in advance will have a guaranteed spot. Walk-ins are welcome if there is availability. For more information, call 579-6872 or book online.

Who says learning has to end during the summer months? At The Learning Experience (TLE), all children can stay engaged in hands-on learning activities throughout the summer. Children com-

plete science experiments, learn new sign language and create exquisite art projects while still having plenty of time for sun and fun in the state-of-the-art outdoor playground. Register now At TLE FishHawk for nine thematic weeks such as Water Play Days, Outdoor Sports and Activities and more. Camp is for ages 2 and up. TLE is located at 16233 Bayberry Glen Dr. in Lithia. Mention reading this in the Osprey Observer and receive a special tuition offer (only at FishHawk location). For more information, call 6815544.

Unique Camps Offered By Girls With Confidence

Girls With Confidence currently offers five unique and fun camps for girls in grades Kindergarten through fifth. This year camp hours have been extended to accommodate working parents. Each camp focuses on a different area of building their self-esteem and confidence. The cost of each camp is $149 through Tuesday, May 31 and $159 after. The Confident You Camp

The focus is on a new theme where there are discussions, activities, indoor and outdoor games and then work on a creative art project. This four day camp takes place Monday through Thursday, June 20-23 from 10 a.m.4 p.m. at the FishHawk Aquatic Center. Girls Scrapbook With Confidence Camp This camp is another favorite and runs from Monday through Thursday, June 27-30 at Lamb of God Church from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Each girl will be given a 12 x 12 scrapbook and they will create their own confidence scrapbook throughout camp. The Believe In You Camp This new camp focuses on Love My Selfie, Filling Your Bucket and Express Yourself. It will take place at GradePower Learning in Valrico from Monday through Thursday, July 25-28. Believe in You Camp will be from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and GradePower camp from 9-11 a.m. There is a $65 GradePower Camp option. For more information on all of the camps, visit www.girlswithconfidence.com/index.html.

Spend a Magical Summer At Julestarz Academy for the Performing Arts

Julestarz Academy for the Performing Arts is offering different camps for everyone. Are you interested in Cheerleading Camp or maybe Back Handspring Camp? You can take summer music lessons or Dance Intensive. There are also evening dance classes available. Julestarz has two locations at 16131 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia and 10657 Big Bend Rd. in Riverview. Call 661-9037 for dates and pricing or visit www.julestarzacademy.com to register.

Have Lots Of Fun Horsing Around At T.L.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gypsy Haven

Come spend the summer at T.L.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gypsy Haven, located at 4325 Keysville Rd. in Lithia. Weekly themed horseback riding camps offer hands-on experience and education learning to ride horses, grooming and Friday field trips. Camps take place Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Part time campers can join in from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Camp begins Monday, June 13 and runs through Friday, August 5. For more information, call 842-4236 or visit www.tlcsfarms.com.

Sidekicks Family Martial Arts Center Offers Summer Camp For Kids

are shown that violence is only a last resort. They learn to talk things out, and come to an understanding with one another. Sidekicks Martial Arts is located at 16313 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia. For more information, visit www.lithiamartialarts.com or call 661-2224.

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Bloomingdale/ FishHawk Edition

Interfaith Council Of Sun City Center Awards $12,000 Grant To United Methodist Church Of Sun City Center

Resurrection Knights Of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Run For Life

dren, youth and families." In an effort to help alleviate this problem, the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center started the youth oriented programs. The children and youth programs meet twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. There is no charge and the programs are open to children from infant to young adult. The purpose of the programs is to teach children and youth that nutritious food, exercise and positive (From left) Dee Kelly, Senior Pastor Charlie Rentz, Kayliana, Youth Minister Jeff Collins and Linda choices are key to a healthy life. Maslyk of the United Methodist Church of Sun City The grant will be used to purCenter are proud of the $12,000 grant received chase food for 150 children and from the Interfaith Council of Sun City Center. youth for one year. The children The United Methodist Church of Sun and youth are given a hot dinner on City Center was recently awarded a Wednesday evenings and a hot breakfast $12,000 grant from the Interfaith Council on Sunday mornings. A typical dinner will of Sun City Center to help fund the consist of chili and all the usual toppings church's Kidz Klub and Under The Cross along with yellow rice, fruit and milk. A Youth Group with food for body and soul. typical breakfast may consist of eggs, The programs serve underprivileged chilturkey sausage, breakfast potatoes, fresh dren who live in Southern Hillsborough fruit and milk. County. In addition to the hot and nutritious The United Methodist Church of Sun City Center began the program about five meals, the children and youth will explore Christian-based educational programs, years ago after seeing a great need in stories, art, music, trips and guest speakthe community. Amanda Bridges with the ers. church said, "After visiting local schools The Interfaith Council of Sun City and understanding the demographics, we Center is an organization that provides saw the great need for the children in our grants to other organizations in Sun City neighboring communities to have a safe Center to fund programs, education and place to come for comfort, faith and food welfare for those in need. for body and soul." The United Methodist Church of Sun According to Bridges, "A large perCity Center is located at 1210 Del Webb centage of students who live in Southern Blvd. W. in Sun City Center. For more Hillsborough County are deemed ecoinformation on the church's children and nomically disadvantaged. Hunger and youth programs, visit www.umcscc.org or poor nutrition are ever-present and pose call 634-2539. a serious problem for many of our chil-

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Community In Favor Of Design Plans Established Home Remodeling For Proposed Seffner-Mango Park Company Offers Quality Workmanship By Tamas Mondovics

place under the direction of project manager Chris Postiglione, with an estimated total cost of $400,000, which will be covered by Hillsborough County Parks Impact Fees. County officials have not yet decided on the construction company, but according Walker, residents will not be impacted by the project. The Seffner-Mango Park is by no means the only park project on the Several acres of County-owned land, which PRC’s current roster. sits adjacent to the Seffner-Mango Library, will Walker said one of the greater become a new landscaped park. Brandon area community’s oldest and most visited parks, Paul Sanders Park Hillsborough County residents had a chance to learn last month during a public located at 3319 S. Kings Ave. in Brandon, is now also on the list for a much-needed information meeting about proposed upgrade. plans to develop vacant County-owned “The Paul Sanders Park will receive land designated for a Seffner-Mango a complete overhaul, which will include a Park. Armed with site maps for viewing, more modern playground, bathroom faciliCounty Parks, Recreation and Conservation (PRC) staff presented infor- ties, pavilion shelters as well as improved parking,” Walker said. mation, answered residents’ questions The time frame for the $315,000 projduring the open-house format meeting ect will be announced later, but Walker and, according to Kara Walker with the said that the park will be shut down County information office, received a throughout the duration of its remodeling favorable response to the plans to develphase. op the parcel, which sits adjacent to the Hillsborough County Parks, Seffner-Mango Library located at 1104 N. Recreation and Conservation Department Kingsway Rd. in Seffner. operates more than 176 neighborhood “Residents are in support of the new park design and proposed components to parks and playgrounds countywide, 265 athletic fields, 13 recreation centers, 10 develop the land into a passive park to regional parks, more than 727 miles of include community gardens, shade sheltrail, as well as 61,000 acres of preserved ters, walking and jogging trails, landscaping, fencing, and other amenities,” Walker lands acquired through the Jan K. Platt Environmental Lands Acquisition and said. The Park is designed by Engineering Protection Program. Visit the Project page at www.HillsboroughCounty. Design Firm, Lauren D. Campo, P.E. org/CountyProjects and click on the Campo Engineering, Inc. Currently in its Community Projects link. permitting stages, the project will take

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remodels as well as cabinet door re-facing, interior painting and other major repairs like window, door and floor installation. The company is experienced in completing everything from tub to shower conversion to tile replacement to trim and custom wainscoting. Whether customers have a small bathroom remodeling in mind or a huge renovation of their entire home, Innovative Residential Remodeling takes pride in its expertise and passion to get the job done in a smart, efficient and sustainable way. The company also offers free onsite visits and estimates and guides clients through every step of the project while keeping budget, deadlines and quality top of the mind. It additionally offers a complimentary one year labor warranty with every job. “Innovative Residential Remodeling did an excellent job of remodeling our kitchen as well as re-flooring and painting other areas. Everyone who worked in our home was very professional. They were always concerned with the cleanup after each transition of the project and made sure our space remained livable while taking the utmost care of other areas. We’re very pleased with our new kitchen and would highly recommend Pablo Laise,” said Mary Tamargo of Sun City. Clearly, the professionalism and personal service offered by this company throughout the years have contributed greatly to their success as well as that of the surrounding community. To request an estimate, call 813-3919644. Visit www.innovativeresidentialremodeling.com or on Facebook.

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High Maintenance Growing Greener Lawns For Over 15 Years

By Michelle Caceres

and watches out for problems.” Waraksa is no grass whisperer, but he has been keeping area lawns green for more than 15 years by providing fertilizing and pest control for lawns and shrubs as well as irrigation. He said a healthy, well-tended lawn is a beautiful thing but takes work. “It starts with soil testing to make sure it has the proper nutrients to nurture a healthy lawn,” he said. Lawn pests, diseases and difficult weeds can also be a nuisance and High Maintenance cultivates lawns that are wreak havoc on lawns. During the sumdark green and lush, free from pests. mer months, southern chinch bugs can quickly damage lawns by extracting Homeowners who use High juices from within the grass, making the Maintenance for their lawn care needs grass appear brown and dry. are used to having neighbors that are “It takes an experienced lawn care green with envy. “We’ve always received compliments professional to detect what is causing the that we have the greenest grass in town,” problem and how to treat it,” he said. “In Florida there is a constant battle to keep said FishHawk homeowner Dick Calta, your lawn healthy.” who has been using High Maintenance When Calta noticed a small brown since he and his wife Linda purchased patch forming on his lawn, he called their Garden District home almost 10 Waraksa, who immediately came out, years ago. diagnosed the problem and came up with Calta, an Ohio resident, only spends a treatment plan. part of the year in Florida and needed a Overwatering is another potential reliable and responsive company that he could trust to keep his lawn lush when he threat that can lead to a shallow root system and increased vulnerability to weeds. wasn’t in town. “Virtually every potential client I visit is His son, also a FishHawk resident, guilty of overwatering,” he said. “If they recommended Bryan Waraksa, owner of pay for water that means a savings for High Maintenance so he decided to give them.” them a try. He’s glad he did. For more information about High “Since I’m not here half the year I rely Maintenance or to schedule an appointon Bryan to keep my lawn healthy and green,” said Calta. “He does the fertilizing, ment, call 363-9804 or email Waraksa at highmaintenance813@yahoo.com. adjusts the watering when I’m not here

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Medi Weightloss Celebrates 10 Years In Brandon

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system and a personalized plan to make a real lifestyle change, not just go on another diet. The trained staff of physicians, dieticians, nurses, and medical assistants completes a full physical, bloodwork, and EKG to determine a goal weight. They then work together to develop a personalized program, even communicating with the patients primary care physician if needed to take into account any (From left) Brandon Medi-Weightloss team Alexis Martinez, Office Manager L'Orean Parr, Katherin pre-existing health issues. The Parks, Ariel Parr and Ashley Gent. program normally lasts anywhere from eight to 14 weeks, but can be According to the Center for Disease longer depending on how much weight a Control, more than one third of U.S. patient needs to lose. adults are obese and incur significantly “Then we put you on a fairly strict diet higher risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain types of can- of all protein. We want to get you into ketosis so that your body is burning fat. cer than healthy adults. Obesity can also That’s our goal to get rid of the fat,” said impact one’s quality of life raising the Willet. Medi Weightloss provides a full issue of lowered mobility and negative self-perception. Many do not know where start-up kit for patients to take home to turn for help because they’ve tried diet- which includes a scale to weigh your food along with specially formatted suppleing and exercise before. Medi Weightloss is the answer. About ments, vitamins, and appetite suppressants to support the strict diet and make to celebrate 10 years in the Brandon sure your body gets all the required nutricommunity, Medi Weightloss has helped ents it needs. its clients lose over thirty thousand After the strict phase is over, the staff pounds since 2006. Tom Willett, the begins to educate clients on meal planowner, knows firsthand, “I did the proning. “We’ve had patients lose as much gram about nine years ago because I as 250 pounds. Not in 13 weeks, but they wanted to lose weight and to experience get it off and they keep it off. That’s the what the patients experience. I was on key: keeping it off,” Willet said. the diet for 21 days straight, and I lost 25 Medi Weightloss is located at 203 W. pounds,” he said. Plus, Willett was able to Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon. For a free keep it off with the continuing support of assessment to have your body mass the staff as he incorporated what he index (BMI) calculated and speak to the learned into his life. staff about a plan that works for you, call When clients come to Medi 654-1110. Visit http://bit.ly/1T1sqVl. Weightloss, they gain an accountability

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Local Missionary Building Wells In Zambia By Bonnie Mentel Local resident water or any help. If Howard Fox first heard they do, they come to about Overland the water projects Missions when the team,” Fox said. CEO and Founder, Once an area is Philip Smethurst, spoke located, the team travat his church. els about 5-10 hours to “I was at my get to the village. The team prefers to find an church, the River area where five or six Church of Tampa Bay, wells can be drilled. when Phil came and Each well costs $6,800, spoke at a college servincluding installation, ice about Overland; which is funded by how they go out and donors. The water preach the gospel to teams also fix hand the unreached gospel pumps that are in need groups,” said Fox. of repair. After finishing his Local missionary Howard Fox works to repair a well in Zambia. Drilling a well can degree in Mechanical take between eight hours to a couple of Engineering at USF, as well as Bible days. There are times during drilling School at his church, Fox traveled to when the surface begins to cave-in. This Zambia on a short-term mission trip. He halts the excavation process and requires plans to travel back there soon. The mission’s main base is located in a section of temporary steel casing to be installed at the top of the well. Fox had Zambia. Along with preaching Jesus to experience installing a drill last year when the unreached people, they also provide he visited Zambia for four months. This safe drinking water by drilling wells there. The organization provides humanitar- year, the Zambia team plans to drill six new wells and fix 20 hand pumps. The ian aid within Zambia, Tanzania, wells are drilled through an aquifer. Mozambique, Angola, the Democratic Fox plans to go back to Zambia as Republic of Congo, Cambodia, Brazil, soon as he gets fully funded. His current and Argentina. budget is $4,500 per month. This will “We’re going into different villages include buying a truck for his drilling work. that we’ve already started relationships He will also need money for food, plane with, through either outreaches, like twotickets, gas and vehicle repairs. week mission trips, Bible Studies, or For more info about Overland through missionaries that have gone conMissions, visit www.overlandmissions. sistently and made relationships with vilcom. To support Fox, visit www.howardlage leaders or headmasters of different fox.me, find him on Instagram schools. After we’ve established relation@Howardfox3 or call him at 454-7836. ships with them, we ask if they need any

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