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Independent Feature Film Proof To Begin Production Locally, Seeks Shooting Locations
By Carl Walins
The film has a primary cast and crew of roughly 30 who are donating their time, expertise, and experience. Some participants are traveling from other parts of the state at their own expense to be part of this project. The film's director, Carl Walins, is gratified by the outpouring of supActor Michael port. C. McGreevy “It is simply amazof Tampa's ing how many people Jobsite Theater por- want to be a part of this trays the movie,” Walins said. mayor of the “We've literally had to fictional town of Palm turn people away Breeze, because we don't have Florida in the enough roles or enough locally-produced feature jobs to go around.” film Proof. The movie's producers are hoping for community support for the project in the form of shooting locations and extras. “We're still looking for a few places to shoot: a rural church for a town hall meeting scene, a wooded area for the UFO landing site, and other locations, like a local diner, motel, and some office and/or warehouse space,” Walins said. “Eventually we're going to need extras for several scenes. We're hoping that owners of suitable locations in the area will contact us and offer their sites for use in our little film.” Property owners, residents of the area and others who provide locations, people or services to the production will receive an official thank you in the film's credits. Details can be found at www.imdb.com/title/tt5531336/ or facebook.com/imrsiv.
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Independent feature film Proof is set to begin production in Riverview and surrounding areas. IMRSIV Media, in association with The Independent Filmmakers of Gulf Coast and Central Florida, is currently in preproduction. Riverview was selected as the site for the movie's base of operations as it is the home of the film's writer, Steven Slawin. The project's final pre-production meeting will be held for the full cast and crew on Sunday, April 24 and principle photography begins in May. The film stars Patrick Weston and Monika Eldred as Tim and Janey-Anne Butler, a couple whose relationship is affected dramatically when Tim and his best friend, Eugene Berry (Tujuane Doughty in his first significant role) witness a UFO event. Things take an unexpected turn when author and self-proclaimed paranormal expert Stanton Kole III (veteran actor Peter J. Konowicz) arrives to assist in validating the encounter. Attempting to keep order throughout is Sheriff John Paine, played by Richard A. Ramsey. Nearby locations will stand-in for the fictional town of Palm Breeze, Florida.
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County Presents Four Potential Sites For New Riverview Library Replacement
By Tamas Mondovics
Hillsborough County Public Library officials have been working diligently with the community to gain input as to the location, size, as well as amenities they want to see in a future expanded library in Riverview. For the past few months residents had a chance to attend a number of public meetings to voice Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library system’s new their concerns, which director Andrew S. Breidenbaugh talks to residents during a have confirmed patrons’ recent public meeting about the replacement of the Riverview Branch Library. desires to see a much larger updated facility, befitting the Riverview community,” said and has prompted County officials to offer Commissioner Ken Hagan. a list of potential locations for a brand The estimated total cost of the project new building within the borders of the is $7 million. While county officials estiRiverview community. mate the new building completion date for The list was narrowed down to four mid to late 2018, library project manager potential sites with the majority of Janet Marnatti would not speculate on responses—mainly for its convenient when to expect a decision on the site. location—favoring a little more than Officials are promising to hold more seven-acre site on Hackney Drive, just meetings once a site is chosen to offer east of U.S. 301 and north of the Alafia input on what the new library will look like River, which is nearly eight miles from the and how it will function. Call 273-3652 or current library at 10509 Riverview Dr. email libraryinformation@hillsboroughThe other three locations for considcounty.org. Visit www.hcplc.org and this eration include two potential sites on story on www.ospreyobserver.com for a Mathog Road, and west of U.S. 301 and map of the potential sites. south of the Alafia, close to the Kid’s Community College charter school. The fourth location is on Balm Riverview In This Road, south of the Alafia and east of U.S. Issue 301, within walking distance of Riverview High School. RIVERVIEW MAYOR’S RACE.................PG 7 A new location is the first step in the FLORIDA URBAN ORGANICS..............PG 12 process as the 8,000 sq. ft. and 35 yearold current building is outdated and too MOSI PLANS RELOCATION.................PG 14 small for the increased customer use HOA HOT TOPICS...............................PG 17 accompanied by new development in the area in recent years. Library officials said CLASSIC CAR SHOW..........................PG 19 the new site will accommodate a new CHALKLINES.......................................PG 28 possibly 20-25,000 sq, ft., facility, with room to expand, featuring plenty of room ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT..................PG 37 for technology instruction, public meetings and a children’s library. SPORTS CONNECTION.................PGS 38‐39 “The entire board of county commisREAD MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE sioners are supporting this project and we www.ospreyobserver.com want you to determine the services, the characteristics and amenities that are
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Founders Of Winthrop Dedicate, Rename Park
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personal history and the history of the United States. John Sullivan’s family had lived in a house on Winthrop Street near Boston. “My mother loved the house. It was in a walkable community,” John Sullivan said. Being from Boston, it was only natural to look into the writings of John Winthrop. He had come up with a plan to bring colonists to America. He is often called the “Forgotten Founding Father.” While onboard the ship Winthrop, a wealthy Arbella, (From left) John Sullivan, Kay Sullivan and John Winthrop plant a mulberry tree at the dedication of English Puritan lawyer, gave a Winthrop Common in Winthrop Town Centre. sermon where he told the colonists that their new communiIn April, John and Kay Sullivan, town ty would be “as a city upon a hill,” one founders of Winthrop and Winthrop Town that is watched by the world. That city is Centre in Riverview, held a ceremony now known as Boston. where they dedicated the park located John Sullivan said, “John Winthrop behind Boca and Ciccio Cali’s and wanted to create a city that would be a renamed it Winthrop Common. On hand model for others to follow.” The communifor the celebration was John Winthrop of ty of Winthrop is such a model. There are Charleston, South Carolina, who is the homes, restaurants, parks, schools, groeleventh descendant of John Winthrop cery store and places to rest, relax and (1587-1649), the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and for whom play.” At the dedication ceremony, John the community of Winthrop is named. Winthrop said, “I am so happy to be here. When the Sullivans bought the 148 I have been looking forward to coming acres land back in 1999, they engaged architect and town planner Andres Duany here for 10 years.” John Winthrop also donated $1,000 to Winthrop Arts, Inc. to design the community. He urged them So the next time you go to the comto give the community a name that was munity of Winthrop and visit the Winthrop both personal and significant to them. As Town Centre, thank the Sullivans for havKay explained at the dedication ceremoing the forethought to create a place that ny, “We envisioned a pedestrian friendly truly represents community.The commucommunity where people can live, work and play. We wanted to create an alterna- nity of Winthrop is located at the intersection of Bloomingdale Avenue and tive to urban sprawl.” Providence Road in Riverview. So the Sullivans looked at both their
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St. Joseph’s Hospital South Celebrates Nurses, One Year Anniversary
By Tamas Mondovics
first year, the $225 million, 360,000 sq., ft., hospital had 6,500 inpatient admissions, completed 61,243 imaging exams, treated 44,323 emergency patients, performed 3,344 surgeries and delivered 701 babies. “I'm incredibly proud of the work our team members do every day to care for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our community,” Smith said adding, “I’m also grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received from the community.” Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra Promising to be true to its commitMurman joins local officials during last year’s ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening cel- ment and furthering its mission to meet ebration of St. Joseph’s Hospital South. the growing needs of the community, Each year National Nurses Week St. Joseph’s Hospital South officials were begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, also proud of the recent opening of a new Florence Nightingale's birthday (1820on-campus medical office facility. 1910). Since 2003, National School The campus created a dedicated Nurse Day is also celebrated on the inpatient pediatric area and is currently Wednesday within National Nurses Week expanding its labor and delivery suites, each year. To celebrate the event, hunand will add a new 24-bed inpatient unit dreds of local hospital and medical facility all the while continuing to recruit additionadministrators join thousands of their colal specialists. leagues throughout the nation to recogAs the special week honoring nurses nize the hard work and contributions that is held, area residents and patients are their nurses and nursing make to the urged to show the same measure of kindcommunity by means of gifts, free lunch ness they are being shown by the hard or other activities. working nurses serving the community at Also sharing in the festivities, which SJHS as well as all other medical facilicame on the heels of the facility recently ties. While the most popular activities to celebrating its first anniversary, was St. show appreciation during National Nurses Joseph’s Hospital-South (SJHS). Week may include banquets, state and “We have accomplished a tremencity proclamations, seminars, gifts or flowdous amount in the past year,” said Scott ers from friends, family members, or Smith, president of St. Joseph’s Hospital patients, the most often forgotten gesture South. on any day of the year is a simple “thank To put things in perspective, with 724 you.” To keep up with hospital news and employees and 107 volunteers during its events, visit www.StJosephsSouth.org.
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Donate Your Old Phone To Help A Soldier
By Renee Hobbs
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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to the music and life of Karen Carpenter by Lisa Rock. On Monday, May 16 the group Compiled by Michelle Colesanti will visit the Derby Lane Greyhound Races in Tampa, the oldest continuously Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Awards operated greyhound track in the country. Scholarships To Firehouse Cultural Reservations available, contact 260Center 3929 or 802-8663. The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Dues are $25 per year, due in (ABWC) recently awarded $475 in scholMay. For membership information, conarships to the Firehouse Cultural Center tact Marlene Hall 645-6985, email marin Ruskin. These scholarships will allow lenchall@gmail.com or visit www.apolthree elementary school students, chosen lobeachwomansclub.com. for their talent and
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financial need, to Free Amplified attend the Firehouse Phone Program Cultural Center sumFor Those With mer camp. The Loss Hearing awards were preFlorida sented by ABWC Telecommunications Community Service Relay, Inc. (FTRI), Committee, Marcia Central Florida Ward and Beverly Speech and Hearing Fletchall to Geirgia Center distributes Vahue of the phones at no cost to Firehouse Culture (From left) Marcia Ward, Geirgia Vahue and Beverly Fletchall. Scholarships were qualified Florida resiCenter. The scholarpresented to Firehouse Culture Center to dents who are deaf, ships awarded for help elementary students attend camp. hard of hearing, Musical Theatre, Arts deaf/blind, or speech and Craft Camp, and Robotic Summer impaired. If you meet the requirements, Camps. the phone is loaned to you for as long as The ABWC membership is open to you need it at no charge. If you currently all women in Apollo Beach and surroundhave an amplified phone from FTRI and ing communities. In addition to raising are experiencing issues, you may return it monies for college scholarships and parfor a new one. ticipating in community service projects, Phones are distributed at the Sun club members participate in a variety of City Center Chamber of Commerce, 1651 enrichment groups, including the bridge, Sun City Center Plaza, Sun City Center book, culture and garden clubs. on Thursday, May 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bridge Club meets on the on a first-come, first-serve basis. fourth Monday of each month at the Phones are also distributed at Apollo Beach Golf Club at 9:30 a.m. Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center Contact Sharon Brunk at 672-3553. The in Lakeland. To schedule an appointment, Book Club will meet Saturday, May 28 to call 863-686-3189. review And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. Katherine Cintron will U.S. Military Veterans Receive Half be the hostess; Sharon Brunk, co-hostOff Single-Day Busch Gardens ess. Sara O’Neal and Eileen Sengstock, Admission Through May organizers of events for the Culture Club Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is honorarranged visits to Mote Marine Research ing U.S. veterans with 50 percent off up Lab, a tour of the Center for Great Apes, to six single-day admission tickets to the Gaylord Palm ICE, Port of Tampa educapark. Qualified veterans eligible for the tional tour of the Tampa Bay Harbor, Sarasota Circus, Ruth Eckert Hall; Tribute offer include active, retired, honorably-
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Erin Hanson Accepted For West Point Summer Leaders Seminar
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The United States Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federally funded undergraduate college located 50 miles north of New York City.
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Nationally renowned dementia expert Teepa Snow is coming to Kings Point Veterans Theater at 1900 Club House Dr. in Sun City Center to present a special Alzheimer’s and dementia seminar for health care professions, caregivers, and senior advocates. This will take place on Wednesday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free for caregivers. Call 6771400 or visit www.regonline.com/suncity2016.
Erin Hanson, a junior at Lennard High School in Ruskin, Meetings For has been selected to be among Sunshine MINI Fans 500 attendees at West Point's Sunshine MINIs prestigious Summer Leaders holds its meeting every Experience (SLE) in June 2016. third Tuesday of the Hanson is the daughter of Julie month at 6:30 p.m. at Hanson, of Ruskin. She ranks the Applebee’s, located first in her class with an at 829 Providence Rd., unweighted GPA of 4.0, and a in Brandon. Topics and weighted GPA of 6.44. SLE events are discussed at attendees live in the cadet barthe meetings. Events Junior at Lennard High racks, eat in the Cadet's mess, from picnics to Road School Erin Hanson has and participate in academic, been selected to attend the Rallies are planned. leadership, athletic and military Call Steve Modica at West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience in workshops. The seminars are 625-0587. June. designed to help juniors with their college selection process, while Community Service Forum giving them an idea of the importance of Does your child need volunteer servleadership and sound decision making in ice hours? Meet over 25 local charities at their education, careers, and lives in genRiverview High School Cafeteria, 11311 eral. All SLE attendees participate in virtu- Boyette Rd. in Riverview on Thursday, al reality war simulation and military and May 12 from 6-8 p.m. This free event is physical fitness training, and, in addition, presented by The Community each student selects three of 15 offered Roundtable. Visit www.TheCommunity workshops. Roundtable.org or call 661-4350.
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Sun City resident and supporter of the new fee, Jim Duffy had a chance to address the board first. “My greatest fear is that if you fail to come to an agreement, nothing will be done to improve our traffic and transportation issues,” he said. The board set a schedule to conduct an annual review of the level of fees for the first five years. After a motion by Commissioner Members of the Hillsborough Board of County Commission listen to comments from residents Stacy White, the board also set a about a proposed new mobility fees ordinance dursingle schedule on the phasing of ing a public hearing at East Bay High School. the fees, starting at 40 percent and Members of the Hillsborough Board increasing gradually over the five-year of County Commission faced residents period. during two pubic hearings last month to “The money collected from the mobildecide on the county’s transportation ity fees might be lower than the current future. The two issues on the table includ- impact fee program,” White said adding, ed whether to implement a new mobility “We must do a better job. That is why I fees ordinance, charging developers to am supporting the mobility fees.” pay more of the impact or transportation Drilling County Administrator Mike costs stemming from residential and com- Merrill, White, and Commissioner Kevin mercial projects, followed by what was a Beckner made sure that under the ordimore controversial decision: whether to nance the fee money will be spent in the put a half-cent sales tax to fund decades district from which it is collected. of transportation improvements on the With the passing of the new fees November ballot. structure, Duffy got half of his wish as the The first of the two hearings was held county commission rejected the proposed at East Bay High School, resulting in the 30-year, half-cent sales tax, refusing to BOCC’s unanimous vote on passing a put it on the November ballot and letting new mobility fees ordinance, which will voters decide. The decision to shut down impose a one-time capital charge on the tax hike came at the end of a four developers based on land use and size. hour debate thanks to four “no” votes by The new fee structure will replace the cur- Commissioners White, Murman, Crist, rent impact fee schedule, which was last and Higginbotham to three “yes” votes by updated in 1989. The fees differ from Commissioners Hagan, Miller, and impact fees since they can be applied to Beckner. For more information, visit cover several modes of transportation. www.hillsboroughcounty.org.
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Riverview Detachment Holds Flag Presentation For Local Guadalcanal Veteran
By Andria Barrios
only because of his military service, but also because he is a Silver Star recipient, which is the third highest award given for heroism in combat. Skelding has been a member of the detachment since 2006 and Sergeant Carl Dekel, 94, poses in uniform with fellow Guadalcanal served in the Marine veteran Angelo Barnello, 93, in black, kneeling in the front. Marine Corps from On a recent evening in mid-April, 1958 to 1985, when he retired with the members of the Riverview Florida rank of a Captain. “Once a Marine, Detachment #1226 came together for an always a Marine is not just a saying, it’s a important flag presentation to a way of life,” he proclaimed. Guadalcanal Marine veteran of 94 years. He believes events like this are critiSeargent Carl Dekel proudly received the cal in order for veterans to be honored by flag from Detachment Commandant their community. Edward Becker. “I think it is important that the com“The event was organized when it munity honor not only these two veterans, was brought to the attention of the membut all veterans,” he continued. “In today’s bers that Seargent Dekel was in need of world, only a few brave men and women both American and Marine flags to step up to answer the call.” replace the unserviceable ones flying in He is passionate about the general front of his house,” explained Jack public becoming aware of the sacrifices Skelding, Detachment Adjutant and formade by the military for their good. He mer Marine Corps servicemen. quotes the infamous saying that, “The The ceremony and presentation took military is at war while Americans are at place at the Alafia American Legion Post the mall,” and uses this as grounds that 148 where a small crowd attended. the locals need to do their part too, partly Another local Guadalcanal Marine veterby holding special events like flag presenan, Angelo Barnello, 93, was also in tations for courageous heroes like attendance. Barnello originates from New Seargent Dekel. York, but currently lives with his daughter, The Riverview Detachment Marine a retired Hillsborough County Sheriff, in Corps League #1226 can be reached at Riverview. P.O. Box 1831 or mclriverview@y Seargent Dekel’s bravery shows not ahoo.com. Visit www.mclriverview.org.
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Apollo Beach Nature Preserve Closed Until Mid Summer For Shoreline Restoration It has been more than five years, since members of the Apollo Beach Waterway Improvement Group (ABWIG) began their campaign to restore the Apollo Beach shoreline by means of a channel dredging project. Fast forward to today, the group is pleased to see that the project has finally reached the actual dredging phase of the three channels in Apollo Beach, and is just a couple of months away from completion. The dredging was scheduled to start in the North Channel, adjacent to TECO, followed by the South Channel, from Bal Harbor going in to Symphony Isles and Mira Bay and the Main Channel, south of Andalucia. As part of the joint effort between the County and ABWIG, Hillsborough County Conservation and Environmental Lands Management has once again closed the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve at 6760 Surfside Blvd. in Apollo Beach last month to protect public safety during the dredging phase of the Apollo Beach shoreline restoration project, which will facilitate safe boating and create a two-acre beach within the preserve. The closure of the preserve will allow heavy equipment to be safely used for the dredging phase. Apollo Beach is a 63-acre preserve at the northern terminus of Apollo Beach. Its west side, facing Tampa Bay, has been developed for recreational activities,
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(Above) Heavy equipment is used during an early phase of the Apollo Beach shoreline restoration project. (Left) A sign posted at the entrance of the Apollo Beach Nature Preserve alerts residents of its temporary closure during the dredging phase of the Apollo Beach shoreline restoration project, which will facilitate safe boating and create a two-acre beach within the preserve. The park is scheduled to reopen in mid-summer.
while the eastern portion has been restored to natural habitat consisting of dunes, islands, tidal marshes, and mangrove swamps. Tampa Electric's Big Bend power plant is located north of the preserve. The warm-water outfall from the plant attracts endangered West Indian Manatees. In preparation for the dredging, construction closed the preserve down nearly
a year ago to install eight lime rock breakwaters in order to reduce wave energy, minimize erosion, and reduce the amount of sediment washing into the boat channel. According to ABWIG President Len Berkstresser, the project includes the building of a dewatering basin or containment area, in which the dredged sand is collected. The process will allow the water to flow back to the bay, while the sand will then be returned, bucket-by-bucket, to rebuild the 3-acre beach inside the park. Native vegetation will be replanted along
with the rebuilding of the concrete walk and motorway. “ABWIG owes a huge gratitude to the Hillsborough Board of County Commission, especially to Commissioner Sandra Murman for her commitment and dedication to support the project,” Berkstresser said, but added that ABWIG is counting on the Board of County Commissioners’ continued support to maintain the channels and to be prepared for the next round of dredging in 10-15 years. “At the cost of around $3-4,000, the annual maintenance of the channels is relatively low,” Berkstresser said, but emphasized that the dredging cost has reached a half a million dollars this time around. “This is a huge difference added compared to last dredging of the channels in 1993, which cost a little more than $60,000.” The preserve is expected to reopen by June 21. On Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m., ABWIG will hold its next routine Town Hall Meeting at the Century 21 Beggins Real Estate Office on Hwy. 41 to provide information and answer any questions. Besides Murman, the meeting will welcome Hillsborough County Environmental Lands Manager Ross Dickerson, and County Director of Conservation and Land Management Forest Turbiville. For more information and to contribute to ABWIG, visit www.abwig.org or Apollo Beach Waterway Improvement Group on Facebook.
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Florida Urban Organics Grows Chemical Free, Bio-Organic Products
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Former Marine and fruit trees and much Owner Matthew Harper more. from Florida Urban “I am really excited Organics maintains a to be growing organic chemical free and biocrops,” said Harper. organic farm in Visitors can come Riverview. The farm on Wednesdays and has a community partSaturdays from 10 ner in Starbucks and a.m.- 4 p.m. to pick has recycled over 600 their own crops. The pounds of coffee prices for u-pick vary. grounds. Harper strives For example, strawberto educate the commuries are $5/lb., blueberries $6/lb. and tomanity and share his toes $3/lb. The preinsights on the picked strawberries are benefits of growing chemi$6/lb. Florida Urban cal free and Organics also sells a bio-organic variety of pasture crops. Along raised eggs from King with that, visiFamily MiniFarm in Florida Urban Organics grows tors have the Riverview. chemical free and opportunity to Florida Urban bio-organic products grab a bucket and pick their own fruits Organics is in the like blueberries. and vegetables. process of becoming “Our whole point of existing out here a non-profit farm. The farm is seeking is to grow the most nutrient dense food support from the community, volunteers, for the consumer without any chemicals,” interns and other farming partners. said Harper. Florida Urban Organics has reached out Florida Urban Organics had its grand to local high school’s agriculture departopening in January of this year. The prop- ment and the Future Farmers of America erty was purchased sometime during the organization. middle of summer 2015 and the land For information about Florida Urban needed some work. The three-acre lot Organics, visit flurbanorganics.com or consists of strawberry, blueberry and check out the Facebook page www.facetomato plants. The farm has a high tech book.com/flurbanorganics. The farm located at 11010 Riverview Dr. in irrigation system, which is controlled by a Riverview. Hours of operation are smartphone. Harper plans on expanding Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 his farm with other fruits and vegetables p.m. Call 279-8849. such as leafy greens, sweet potatoes,
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Riverview Native Serves Aboard USS Bataan
By Kayla Good
launchers and machine guns and an extensive medical facility with 600 hospital beds. “I have the best job in the entire world,” said Capt. J.C. Carter, commanding officer of the USS Bataan. “Every day, I get to work with the best young Americans that our country has to offer. They have endured long deployments and they have engaged the enemy successfully. It is an honor to serve alongside the next greatest generation.” Approximately 70 officers and Riverview High School graduate Seaman Sean 1,000 enlisted men and women Sprague is currently serving as a Navy information systems technician aboard the Wasp-class make up the ship's company. Their amphibious assault ship out of Norfolk, Virginia. jobs are highly specialized and keep A 2013 Riverview High School gradu- each part of the amphibious assault ship ate and Riverview native is serving in the running smoothly. The jobs range from U.S. Navy aboard the amphibious assault washing dishes and preparing meals to ship, USS Bataan (LHD 5). Seaman maintaining engines and handling Sean Sprague is an information systems weaponry. technician aboard the Wasp-class “This ship is very mission-oriented, amphibious assault ship operating out of which makes us better because everyone Norfolk, Virginia. likes to work hard and go the extra mile,” A Navy information systems technisaid Sprague. cian is responsible for receiving, processAlthough it is difficult for most people ing, and transmitting any and all mesto imagine living on a ship, the challengsages that come to the ship from other ing living conditions build strong fellowships, aircrafts or ground stations. ship among the crew. The crew is highly “My job gives me the opportunity to motivated, and quickly adapt to changing always learn, grow and gain new skills,” conditions. It is a busy life of specialized said Sprague. work, watches, and drills. Commissioned in 1997, the WaspAs a member of one of the U.S. class amphibious assault ship, USS Navy’s most relied upon assets, Sprague Bataan, is 844 ft. long. The ship is named and other Bataan sailors know they are in honor of the defense of the Bataan part of a legacy that will be last beyond Peninsula during World War II and is the their lifetimes. second ship to bear the name. “Since joining the Navy I have Bataan, one of the largest of all learned to be more responsible for my amphibious warfare ships, resembles a own actions,” said Sprague. “I learned small aircraft carrier. It is equipped with a how to have a good work ethic; you get mix of helicopters and attack aircraft, out what you put in.”
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MOSI Begins Planning To Relocate Downtown By Tamas Mondovics
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Hillsborough County Hillsborough County Sheriff’s investigators manSheriff’s Office detectives aged to nab a couple of also managed to locate and teens charged with multiple arrest 29-year-old vehicle burglaries and grand Austin Robert Dibkey, theft auto within the South charging him with an armed Point community in burglary of a Sun City resiRiverview last month. dence last month. According to detectives, Detectives said that the Austin Dibkey was charged with an armed incident was the second resiZachary Heatherley, 16, of burglary of a Sun City dential burglary to occurr on Apollo Beach and Nicholas residence last month. Spencer, 16, of Grand Cypress Lane in Sun Riverview broke into several cars remov- City. ing a number of personal items including During the investigations, Detective an iPad, laptop and iPhone as well as a Phil Merkle quickly located stolen propset of keys to the victim’s 2016 Toyota erty from both burglaries at several Tundra, which the teens used to flee the pawn shops and identified Dibkey as the scene. suspect pawning the stolen property. The following day of the incident, HCSO District 1 Patrol Street detectives were able to identify Spencer Crimes Unit located Dibkey at a hotel on as the suspect, which also led to the N. Dale Mabry in Tampa. Dibkey was recovery of several of the victims' proparrested without incident and booked erty items from a vacant house directly into the Hillsborough County Orient across the street from Spencer's resiRoad Jail. dence. Heatherley and Spencer were During follow up investigations, both located inside the stolen Tundra in detectives in Patrol District 4 have identia parking lot near U.S. Hwy. 301 and Big fied Dibkey in three additional residential Bend Road, just a block away from burglaries in the Sun City area. where the theft occurred. The investigation remains active and This incident was investigated by additional charges are pending related to District 4 Investigations and District 4 additional residential burglaries throughIntelligence Led Policing. Spencer and out the community, detectives said. Heatherley were both charged with For more information about the Burglary Conveyance x5, Grand Theft Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, visit Auto, Grand Theft. www.hcso.tampa.fl.us.
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As a veteran of multiple projects to design and build major new hospitals, MOSI Board Chair Mike Schultz, president and CEO of Florida Hospital’s West Florida Region, will lead the task force. “We are going to work with the best and brightest minds available to truly reinvent MOSI and its role in our community,” Schultz said. In addition, MOSI will take MOSI is currently located at 4801 E Fowler Ave. in these next steps: Launch a Tampa. Ziplining is just one of the many activities. strategic planning process to Launching a project that will create chart the future of MOSI as a reinvented, an iconic institution and a beacon for vibrant, future-focused science center, learning in Tampa’s cultural core, the lead community conversations to discover Museum of Science & Industry’s (MOSI) what the people of Tampa Bay want from board of directors voted Tuesday to begin their new, innovative institution, and planning to relocate and reinvent MOSI in engage a specialized team of professiona new home in Downtown Tampa. als to begin the design, planning, and The vote follows the board’s review fundraising for a world-class science cenof a feasibility study that projects promister. ing attendance and finances in a new The planning effort is expected to location, as well as pledges of support take up to a year and will identify the feafrom key partners in Hillsborough County tures, exhibits, and programs offered in a and Strategic Property Partners, the new science center; an exact location group leading the effort to redevelop the and size; and the costs and funding area around Amalie Arena. sources involved. A new facility presents a path to fiscal “Our planners will be seeking out sustainability for MOSI, and that sustaininnovative designs and exciting ways to ability will power its vital, unique blend of touch the future. And we’ll also be elevatfun and STEAM (Science, Technology, ing key elements of MOSI’s existing proEngineering, Arts, and Math) learning for grams – exploring space, understanding generations to come. health sciences, and connecting with MOSI will now bring together a task tomorrow,” said MOSI President and force of community partners, land use CEO Molly Demeulenaere. “In the year experts, philanthropists, museum master ahead, MOSI will move from a focus on planners, scientists, and educators to being the largest science center in the lead the relocation and reinvention of the Southeast to becoming one of the finest science center. in North America.” Visit www.mosi.org.
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Freedom To Walk Foundation Seeks Sponsors For Fall Gala Staff Report The Freedom to muscles involved in liftWalk Foundation was ing the front part of the founded four years ago to foot necessary for peohelp improve the lives of ple to walk. It causes a children and adults with a person to either drag the walking impairment called foot and toes or engage Foot Drop, due to in a high-stepping walk Multiple Sclerosis, called steppage gait. Cerebral Palsy, stroke, The WalkAide, spinal cord injury and approved by the U.S. traumatic brain injury. Food and Drug To help educate and Administration, is an assist them with the fundelectronic device that ing for the purchase of when worn on the calf, WalkAides, the 501(c)(3) sends electric impulses non-profit is hosting its to the affected foot, Fourth Annual One Step causing the foot and leg At A Time Gala on to lift and follow through Saturday, October 1 at as they would with a natthe Centre Club at 123 S. ural gait, but most insurWest Shore Blvd. in ance companies will not Last year’s Gala WalkAide recipi- cover the cost of about Tampa from 6-11 p.m. ent, Caleb, and family. Sponsors to date are $5,000 per unit. Hanger Clinic, American Dream Home “You can help change the lives of Mortgage, The Realty Group, The Miss children and adults who will greatly beneBuckle-Up Princess Foundation, CMIT fit from this much needed device by supSolutions of Brandon, Montefu Consulting porting and participating in the foundaInc., and Delta Credit Restoration Inc. tion’s Fourth Annual Gala. Because of the The community is invited to attend sponsorships, we will be able to provide a the gala, which will feature fine dining, WalkAide to two recipients, so we are music, dancing, raffles, and silent auction. urging sponsors to support us on different Keynote Speakers are Ron Klein, levels,” said Daisy Vega, founder and Inventor of the Magnetic Strip on the president of Freedom to Walk Credit Card, Developer of Computerized Foundation, who has Multiple Sclerosis Systems for Real Estate (MLS) Multiple and has benefitted from the use of the Listing Services; and David Kauffman, WalkAide which she purchased. Vega is Ziglar Legacy Certified seeking sponsors who have until Friday, Speaker/Trainer/Coach. September 2 to register. Contact 546Foot Drop is a condition character2329 or Daisy.Vega@FreedomToWalk ized by weakness or paralysis of the Foundation.com. Visit bit.ly/1VQKci2.
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said, adding that the service was welcomed by the community and hospital staff. The service is open to the community and is a great way to gear up for healthy cooking on the weekends and throughout the week. The first Friday of the service on Earth Day kick-off saw 24 shoppers who picked up fresh produce from the mobile truck. “We're seeing comments Fresh produce stacked and on display inside Produce Nation’s mobile produce truck, which will now be on site from residents on our every Friday at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center. Facebook page about stopping by and our employees To celebrate Earth Day on April 22 find it very convenient when they want to and to promote healthy living, South Bay pick up fresh vegetables and fruits for Hospital (SBH) partnered with Tampa cooking plans,” Mitchell said. weekend Bay’s Produce Nation, a mobile, discount, She emphasized that Fresh Fridays is a grab and go produce store. great fit for the facility as Produce Nation Dubbed Fresh Fridays, Produce seemed to offer a quick convenient option Nation’s produce truck will now be on site for healthy choices, but needed a location every Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the in the Sun City Center area so it seemed hospital, located 4016 Sun City Center like a natural fit. Blvd. in Sun City Center to provide hospi“In healthcare always trying to find tal employees and Sun City Center resiways to teach our patients and condents a way to purchase convenient low sumers about healthier lifestyles and how cost, market-fresh produce each week. can sometimes impact the nutrition According to SBH Director of abeyance of disease progression in many Marketing and Public Relations Shannon ways,” Mitchell said. Mitchell, the truck is stationed in the hosResidents can order on the spot, or pital’s parking lot on the north side of the email info@producenation.com, phone or campus near the retention pond. text 531-3294. Produce Nation also offers “South Bay Hospital is pleased to be gift baskets. Forms of payment accepted providing a central parking location for are cash and credit including Visa, Produce Nation so that residents and Mastercard, Discover and American employees from businesses in the area Express. Visit SouthBayHospital.com or have a local quick and convenient outlet Produce-Nation.com. to pick up healthy produce fare,” Mitchell
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Starting A Neighborhood Watch It’s not hard to start a Neighborhood Watch program in your HOA community, but it does take some time and effort. In this article, we will provide a few tips on how your HOA can begin to implement a program.
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Intro to Ebay: Monday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. – How to buy and sell on the internet Compiled by Michelle Colesanti marketplace. Facebook: Monday, May 9 from 2-3 p.m. – Learn Free Programming At The Riverview posting messaging and browsing to keep Library track of your friends. The Riverview Library, located at Twitter: Monday, May 16 from 2-3 10509 Riverview Dr., offers programs p.m. – In 140 characters or less, speak courtesy of the Friends of Riverview your piece. Library and the Hillsborough Library Pinterest: Monday, May 23 from 2-3 System. Inquire at the Library Service p.m. – Learn how to use Pinterest for colDesk or call 273-3652 for a complete list lecting and organizing digital images. of special and ongoing programs. Appy Hour: Friday, May 6 from 4-5 The Queen’s Quest: Tuesday, May p.m. – Learn about the apps that will 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. – Chess workshop your many mobile devices. serve for women and girls. All ages and skills The Friends of the Riverview Library are welcome. meet the third Tuesday of the month Victorious Woman: Tuesday, May 17 (May 17), with dues as low as $10. It supat 6:30 p.m. – May is International library programming for youth and ports Victorious Woman Month. Maria adults. Volunteers are needed to help in Brennan, after being laid off from her corlibrary and speak for the library at all the porate job of 18 years, is turning her pasgovernment levels. The Used Book Sales sion for art and photography into a perand honor-system book store provide sonally fulfilling business. funds to support efforts in all these areas. Exercise and Nutrition Simplified: For more information, contact Judy Tuesday, May 3, 10 & 17 from 10-10:45 Sullivan, Publicity Chair, at 741-1073 or a.m. – Learn the simplest ways to eat deacon4124@yahoo.com. healthy and get into better shape with this
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Riverview Warriors 10u Softball Team Crowned USSSA Border Wars Tournament Champions
After a second place finish in the USSSA 10u Louisville Slugger Classic in April in Ocoee, the Riverview Warriors 10 and under Fastpitch travel softball team bounced back and went 5-0 to win the USSSA 1-day 10u Border Wars tournament championship in Crystal River. The team outscored their opponents 57-4 on 50 hits over the 5 game tournament. The Warriors beat the Gainesville Gold 6-0,
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The 12U Florida Fire ’03 (all players on this team were born in 2003) softball team went undefeated in the USSSA New Tampa April Fools Jam, which took place at New Tampa Park located at 17302 Commerce Park Blvd. in Tampa. Due to the rainy weather on Saturday, all games in all divisions were canceled. This caused the tournament director to re-configure the brackets for a Sunday only tournament. The Fire defeated the Northport Crossfire 4-3 and the Tampa Mustangs 21 which put them as the number two seed overall out of six teams. During the
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Innovative Residential Remodeling LLC offers professional personalized service to its customers.
Home renovations is something that one local business never fails to take seriously. Innovative Residential Remodeling LLC has operated for years under professional management to produce many satisfied customers. This established home remodeling company offers customized service and quality workmanship, while ensuring that the customer’s experience is everything they desire. Pablo Laise, head residential contractor, operates with over 20 years of experience in the industry, from building to remodeling. He began his career building custom homes with Leone Homes in Ohio, but soon moved to Brandon where he operates locally. Though several trade specialists assist with every job, Laise is onsite with every project making sure that each task is completed properly from beginning to end. “Speedy without sacrificing quality, is how I stay focused to complete the job,” said Laise. Innovative Residential Remodeling specializes in kitchen and bathroom
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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Neal Communities Breaks Ground On New Villas At FishHawk Ranch
Sea Tow Boat Service Promotes Peace Of Mind On The Water During National Boating Safety Month
split-plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den and a two-car garage. The Crystal Sand is an open-concept plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a twocar garage. “Neal Communities is an outstanding addition to FishHawk Ranch,” said Pam Parisi, vice presiAn artist’s rendering of upcoming Crystal Sand dent of marketing at Newland villa by Neal Communities at FishHawk Ranch. Communities. “With their solid repuNewland Communities is pleased to tation and exceptionally-built homes, they welcome Neal Communities, one of will be an excellent complement to our Southwest Florida’s leading homefamily of builders.” builders, to FishHawk Ranch. Neal “We’re excited to bring our quality Communities has broken ground on two homes to the beautiful FishHawk Ranch villa model homes, and will construct a community,” said Michael Storey, presitotal of 76 low-maintenance villas in the dent of Neal Communities. “The market is gated neighborhood of Sagewood in this prime for this innovative master-planned award-winning, master planned commucommunity that hosts resident events and nity. provides homeowners a connection to The villas mark Neal Communities’ nature. We look forward to introducing the first entrance in FishHawk Ranch. Neal Communities brand to this commuFishHawk Ranch is owned in a joint nity and offering homeowners a diverse venture partnership between NORTH lineup of quality homes with the Neal AMERICA SEKISUI HOUSE, LLC knack for quality, design and excellent (NASH), the U.S. business unit and full value.” subsidiary of SEKISUI HOUSE, LTD., FishHawk Ranch, which boasts 25 Japan’s largest homebuilder and leading miles of nature trails, is the first certified diversified developer, and Newland Real green new-home community in Estate Group, LLC, whose development Hillsborough County. The community has business, Newland Communities, is the 1,300 acres of preserved and rehabilitatmaster developer of the community. It is ed wetlands and wildlife spots. Villa resione of more than 30 communities the dents will also be able to utilize the outNASH-Newland partnership owns togeth- standing amenities that FishHawk Ranch er in 11 states across the United States. offers, including The Lake House commuNeal Communities will offer two vernity center, Central Park pools, sports satile home plans – the 1,524-sq. ft. fields and a dog park, as well as the Tidewater model and the 1,434-sq. ft. future retail Village Center. For more Crystal Sand model. The Tidewater is a details, visit www.fishhawkranch.com.
boaters in the Tampa and St. Petersburg area waters, and is urging all boaters to be prepared and put safety first while enjoying themselves out on the bay area waterways. “Our mission and goal is to provide peace of mind on the water as we provide our members commitment to safety and customer satisfaction, which has Sea Tow of Tampa Bay (from left) Raul and Cile Moreno, Captain Erich and Abby Jaeger provide helped make us one of the leading assistance for boaters around the bay. and most respected marine assisIt is safe to say that the start of the tance provider in the world,” said Sea 2016 summer boating season is a great Tow of Tampa Bay Owner Cile Moreno, opportunity for experienced, new and who with the support of several family prospective boaters to invest the time and members and a five-member team of effort in some education, reminders and USCG licensed, trained and qualified services that may come in handy while captains are standing by to assist boaters on the water. in need. For this reason, the month of May “People go out on the water unprehas been annually designated as pared, which often means missing the National Boating Safety Month, encourbasics and the required equipment aging and assisting recreational boaters including life jackets, anchors, a horn or to have their vessels inspected through a sound-producing device, fire extinguishVessel Safety Check (VSC) and to make ers and a brief description of its operation sure their boats are safe and have the (P.A.S.S.) and flares or other visual disproper safety equipment. tress signals just to mention a few,” Cile According to the U.S. Coast Guard said. Just having a simple checklist on Boating Safety Division, and the Florida hand is a great start and can save a life.” Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC), the Cile and her staff operate five vesstate continues to lead the nation with sels to be able to quickly assist those in nearly a million recreationally registered need within both sides of the bay and vessels, and hundreds of boating accinearby waterways. dents, coupled with a great number of The company currently offers annual fatalities each year. memberships at $179, which Cile said, To help promote boating safety this “Beats the average one-time cost of $750 boating season, Sea Tow of Tampa Bay, per tow.” To get or renew a Sea Tow a local franchise of the boat service commembership, contact (727) 547-1868, or pany, is standing by 24-hours a day, tampabay@seatow.com or visit seven days a week to assist any and all www.seatow.com/local/tampabay/.
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Bliss Nail Spa & Lounge Opening
viding high level care for over 40 years. He is trained in all areas of care for common medical needs and focuses on comprehensive, continuing care for individual patients and families. Dr. Scolaro is now accepting new patients. Call 677-8418 or visit www.FloridaMedicalClinic.com.
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Members of the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce took part in a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for Bliss Nail Spa & Lounge, located at 7130 Big Bend Rd., Ste. 109 in Gibsonton. Call 666-7909.
Dr. Armas, a physician specialist, will host a free seminar on various treatment options available for women with incontinence and other pelvic floor issues. This will take place at St. Joseph’s HospitalSouth, Franciscan Conference Room, 6901 Simmons Loop, in Riverview, on Thursday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 4433046 or visit BayCareEvents.org. Parking is free and light refreshments will be served.
Lynette SilonLaguna Accepted As Two Years AIOFLA’s 10 Best In Florida For Client Satisfaction
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Bliss Nail Spa & Lounge recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the "10 Best" list must pass AIOFLA's rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOFLA’s independent evaluation. One of the most significant aspects of the selection process involves attorneys' relationships and reputation among Latino’s Fresh Market recently celebrated his or her clients. its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. The market is now open at 1608 SR 60 E. Contact Silonin Valrico. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.- Laguna at 375-0539 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 or www.familymaria.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. Call 685-9110. tallaw.com.
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA’s) has recognized the exceptional performance of Florida’s Family Law Attorney Lynette Silon-Laguna as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. The American
Riverview Medical Chiropractic Center Helps Neck, Back, Joint Pain
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tice specializes in chiropractic, injury rehabilitation, physical medicine, regenerative medicine, massage therapy, skin care, cellulite treatment, acne reduction. This is one stop shopping for your healthcare needs for neck, back, joint pain and rehabilitative services. Riverview Medical Chiropractic Center is located at 10732 Ketchum Valley Dr. in Riverview and is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Call 677-2700 or visit www.riverview medical.rehab.
Dr. Scolaro Joins New Family Practice
Julie Swain, Team Leader for Keller Williams, has announced that Steve Moran with Keller Williams Suburban Tampa has finished as the Top Individual Agent. Moran had over $18 million in written volume for 2015. He finished as the number one single agent out of 900 agents in the Keller Williams Chadwick Group, which includes Hillsborough and Pinellas County. Moran has been with Keller Williams for 12 years after spending 11 years with Re/Max Realty. He can be reached at 6612476.
Riverview Gets New UHaul Location At DMV Auto Repairs
U-Haul Company of Florida announced that DMV E. Scolaro, DO joins Dr. Sam E. Scolaro, Dr. Sam Auto Repairs has signed on Florida Medical Clinic. DO, a member of the as a U-Haul neighborhood American Osteopathic Board of Family dealer to serve the Riverview community. Practice, has joined the Family Practice at DMV Auto Repairs at 11907 Balm Florida Medical Clinic, formerly known as Riverview Rd. will offer U-Haul trucks, Family Medical Care of Riverview, located towing equipment, support rental items at 7229 Hwy. 301 S. in Riverview. Dr. and in-store pick-up for boxes. Hours of Scolaro is a primary care physician proContinued on Next Page
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Business Column Continued.............
By Michelle Colesanti
operation for UinRsite Computer Haul rentals are 8 Now inRsite IT a.m.-4:30 p.m. Solutions Monday through For the past six Saturday. Afteryears inRsite hours drop-off is Computers has providavailable for cused top-tier computer tomer convenience. repair services to the Reserve U-Haul Brandon and products at this Riverview areas. It has Photo courtesy Ed Buth, Huth and Booth Photography In April, members of the SouthShore Chamber, Brandon Chamber & Greater Riverview dealer location by also supported many Chamber of Commerce took part in a recent multi-chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony for calling 498-0952 or local small and midREMAX SouthShore Realty. Photo courtesy Huth and Booth Photography visiting DMV Auto Repairs is a U-Haul dealer. sized businesses by Ln. in Apollo Beach, co-sponsored by RE/MAX South Shore Realty bit.ly/1SQutyA. proOptical Outfitters & Beleave Teas. Celebrates New Location viding Managed IT SouthShore Chamber’s Wake Up Coffee Doug and Janelle Duncan, CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises Services, essential& Tea Networking owners of RE/MAX South Awarded GRAND CENTURION ly becoming their is held the secShore Realty, are happy to be Office Award IT department. The ond Wednesday of back in the former office site Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently company has shifteach month. for their business. They have also awarded CENTURY 21 Beggins ed to focus solely on Managed IT Call 645-1366. created space for a Riverview Enterprises the GRAND CENTURION Services for businesses. This change Welcome Office Award for sales production. The has allowed the Private Salon Center within GRAND CENTURION Award is presentcompany to Studio Concept their office at ed each year to independent CENTURY devote all Benefits Stylists, 10445 21 offices that achieve or surpass sales resources and Customers Gibsonton Dr. production of $6,159,000 or 1,308 closed knowledge to Green Door Call 672-9000. transaction sides within the calendar year. provide clients Salon Studios proVisit south CENTURY 21 Beggins Enterprises is a with superior Photo courtesy Kathy Evans – stylists with vides shorerealty Scattered Pics Photography full-service brokerage located throughout support and SouthShore Chamber fully equipped and .florida Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee and faster response recently held a membership furnished private .remax.com. Sarasota Counties, specializing in times while savluncheon. salon studios. This Residential and Commercial properties. ing time and In April, The Greater Brandon Chamber of concept is revolutionizing the industry by SouthShore Call 658-1326. money. Visit Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration offering stylists the professional freedom Chamber www.inRsite.com for the grand opening of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, of operating Luncheon located at 2874 Providence Lakes Blvd. in Century Storage Hosts Ribbon or call 661-8324. Brandon. Owners Adam, Ian and JRay their own SouthShore Cutting Ceremony Lieberman welcomed their family, chamber business. Chamber TNT Termite In March The Greater Riverview ambassadors and staff to join. Call 324-7177 Each guest or visit www.fuzzystacoshop.com. recently held a And Pest Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) made a will have the membership Control trip to celebrate the expansion of longopportunity to luncheon catered by Econo Catering Celebrates Five Years time GRCC member, have a one on at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Century Storage, formerly Bonnie and Ed Tekampe, one experiRuskin with speaker Bob Henriquez known as Pack & Stack, owners of TNT Termite and ence with from the Hillsborough County Property which has nearly doubled Pest Control, recently celetheir stylist in Appraisers office. Henriquez offered a its number of storage brated their fifth year in busia high end general property assessment units. Richard Smith, ness. Many homes in Eastern vintage overview for all of Hillsborough along with other investors Hillsborough County are protected inspired salon County. His focus was on the role of a and staff, were very happy to share their from ants, spiders, roaches, and terand space. property appraiser and the difference success mites by Green Door between the county tax collector and story with Photo courtesy Leilani Warbritton TNT Termite Salon is locatDr. Cathy Yaeckel (left) Optical property appraiser. all those and Pest Outfitters and Shawn Geitner, ed at 1147 present. Control, Beleave Teas, host Wake-Up Professional April Wake-Up Coffee & Tea Century Coffee & Tea every month. which proPark Dr. in Networking Storage vides a Brandon. Visit green doorsalons. com or Members of the SouthShore offers a quarterly call 941-518-5951. 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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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RMCA Wimauma Academy Recognizes Terrific Kids & Actor Joins Anti-Bullying Efforts ment, self-esteem and perseverance is supported by the Kiwanis Club program. “Terrific” is an acronym for Redlands Christian Migrant Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Association (RCMA) Wimauma and Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Leadership Academies Principal Mark Inquisitive and Capable. Haggett was pleased to proudly share a Students photo of a work with their dozen of his classroom students who teacher to have been choestablish goals sen as Terriffic improve to Kids for the behavior, peer month of April. relationships, Students Tania attendance or Castro, school work. All Santiago students who Aguirre, their achieve Greydis goals after a Hernandez, specified time Blanca Cruz, are recognized Berenice Academy recognizes its Terrific as Terrific Kids. Antonio Giovani RCMA Wimauma Kids for the month of April. Student recogEspinoza, nition includes the Terrific Kid title as well Elizabeth Hernandez, Adrian San Juan, as a pizza, ice cream or other foodMarbella San Juan, Yaritza Santizo, party along with a presentation themed David Lopez and Nancy Garcia (not pictured) were joined by Haggett along with of certificates and other giveaways. For more information about the Kiwanis members, Marie Ware, Kiwanis Kiwanis Terrific Kids program, visit member Helen Halm. www.kiwaniskids.org. RCMA boasts of serving Florida as the largest non-profit child-care provider The Blind Side Star Quinton Aaron and a leader in high-quality early childjoins Hillsborough County Antihood services. Bullying Town Hall Meeting The Academy’s Terrific Kids recogniIn an effort to shed continuous light tion, which promotes character develop-
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on bullying at schools as well as to proSuperintendent Jeff Eakins, former mote anti-bullying, Hillsborough County Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, Public Schools officials welcomed hunHillsborough County Sheriff's Office dreds of parents, School Resource teachers, students Deputy Robin and local governHymes, Tomlin ment officials as Middle School they hosted a town Assistant Principal hall meeting at Abeba SalterBlake High School Woods, Children's earlier this month. Board Executive Organizers Director Kelley acknowledged that, Parris, and while bullying is a Eisenhower reality for many Middle School students and can SAVE Club presiimpact their physident Elijah Seay. cal and emotional The Quinton well-being including Aaron Foundation their ability to Murman has been learn, it is often spearheading the undetected or overefforts to promote looked by teachers, Star of the 2009 American sports drama The local anti-bullying Blind Side, Quinton Aaron is joined by parents, and even Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandra throughout L. Murman and local children for a photo friends. Hillsborough while promoting anti-bullying in schools The free event County Public throughout Hillsborough County. welcomed actor Schools Quinton Aaron, anti-bullying advocate “Whether you are being bullied, or and star of the Academy Award winning you know someone that may be a victim film The Blind Side, who lead the discus- of bullying, it is important to let students, sion on how to identify bullying and put a teachers, and families know that there stop to this behavior. are readily available resources to identify Aaron was joined by Hillsborough and stop bullying within our schools and County Commissioner Sandra L. communities,” Murman said. Visit Murman, Hillsborough County Schools www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.
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Authentic FishHawk Bagels Expands Menu Options & Location
By Michelle Caceres
Nelson Ramos, nary teacher Jenie owner of FishHawk Hunter sometimes Bagels, is turning off stops at FishHawk his alarm when most Bagels, which is on people are still sawher way to class, to ing logs. He rises at pick up a treat for her 1:45 a.m. (yep, students. Her class you’re reading this begins at 6 a.m. right), drives to his “The shop’s location is so convenient shop, located at and I’m glad they 13435 FishHawk open early,” she said. Blvd. in the River “I have bought Springs Shopping doughnuts in the past Center at the corner and they’re hit or miss of Bell Shoals Road with my students but and FishHawk everyone’s always Boulevard, to begin the arduous multiFishHawk Bagels owner Nelson Ramos happy to eat wakes up at 1:45 a.m. to make delicious bagels.” stepped process of bagels every day, rain or shine. Bagels aren’t creating some of the the only menu items. For the lunch best bagels in town. crowd, Ramos serves a variety of bagel “If you want a really good New Yorksandwiches including tuna melts, chicken style bagel you have to boil them and salad, BLT and more. Caffeine junkies then bake them,” said Ramos, who has can get their fix with a selection of gourbeen cooking up bagels on FishHawk met coffees and teas. Fruit smoothies are Boulevard for more than eight years. also served. His process produces bagels that The menu has also expanded have a shiny and crunchy outside but are recently to include a selection of made soft and chewy on the inside. from scratch pastries and cupcakes. Over the years friends have tried to Soups are now served on the weekends. encourage him to skip the boiling step, The menu isn’t the only thing that’s reducing the preparation time and allowexpanded. The shop has added an extra ing him to get a little more sleep. 1,500 sq.ft. of space and now includes “No way,” said Ramos. “I just can’t seating for 42 customers. cut corners.” “People wanted a place to sit down Ramos serves up 16 different flavored bagels, all freshly baked daily in the and eat and I listened to that,” said Ramos. FishHawk Bagels is open store served with cream cheeses, butter, Monday through Friday 5 a.m.–3 p.m., peanut butter, or lox. Customers arrive Saturday 6 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sunday 6 early to get the best selection. a.m.–2 p.m. Visit www.fishhawk FishHawk resident and Church of bagels.com or call 661-2878. Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints semi-
Spring fishing in weather permitTampa Bay has been ting, we have great. On the been fishing SouthShore, my deeper areas of clients have had the bay for some incredible days Mackerel. Large on the water catching schools of Snook, Redfish, Threadfin Herring Trout and Spanish are a great indicaMackerel. We have tor for locating definitely had some these toothy predless desirable fishing ators. Karen Matthews caught and released this conditions on certain As we push beautiful over slot Redfish on a recent trips, but nevertheour way through inshore charter in Cockroach Bay with Capt. Travis Yaeckel. less the fish have May and into been biting. Pilchards (whitebait, greensummer, expect to see schools of Tarpon backs, scaled sardines) have been the making their way from the beaches to the bait of choice and plentiful on most grass bay. If you choose to fish for them, plan to flats and certain range markers throughuse heavy tackle for the Silver Kings. A out the bay. small blue crab, pass crab, or live The Redfish have moved inshore in Threadfin Herring will normally get their strong numbers, and on the higher tides attention. Look for them rolling at sunrise these fish are pushing further back into and sunset near the bridges and deep areas that are too shallow to fish most water channels. parts of the year. On the lower water, the We are approaching the time of year fish have been staging up in creeks and where the fishing can be hot, literally and deep water edges along the sandbars figuratively speaking. With the increasing and channels. water temperatures during the day, fishing Snook fishing has still been strong on the early morning and late afternoon bite all parts of the SouthShore. Most mancan generally be more productive. grove points and shorelines will hold Captain Travis Yaeckel is a native resischools of smaller fish. As water temperadent of the SouthShore area and charters full time for Redfish, Snook, Trout, and tures increase, the larger fish will begin to Tarpon. He is owner and operator of Instinct move to deeper water around bridges Fishing Co.,based out of lower Tampa Bay. and passes to prepare for their spawn. To book a charter, call 830-FISH or visit Trout have been holding in the deeper www.fishbyinstinct.com. Catch him on sand holes on the grass flats, normally Tampa Fishing Outfitters Radio Show on Sunday mornings from 8-9 a.m. at 1040 closer to areas that have a lot of moving a.m. Sports Talk the Team. water. During periods of “slack” tide and
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work with you to get a sense of your current physical condition, medical history, stress level, and lifestyle to help you reach your goals and improve your life. In order to get a better sense of what he and his team of licensed massage therapists can provide, Smith offered to help treat an injury I incurred while exercising. When I came to him, I had a literal pain in the buttocks where the piriformis muscle had tightened, aggravated my sciatic nerve, and creatApollo Beach Massage Therapy offers several therapeutic massage techniques for soft ed acute pain down my left leg. He tissue related problems. began by using a Micro Point It’s easy to find an excuse to put your Stimulation (MPS) therapy technique health and wellness in the backseat, but where he applied concentrated DC this experience put me back up front. At microcurrent to acupuncture points. This Apollo Beach Massage Therapy and non-invasive treatment is designed to Wellness Center, I know you will leave relax muscles, calm the nervous system, feeling renewed and refreshed, both and release endorphins, which act as the physically and mentally. body’s natural painkillers. Besides soothBill Smith, the owner and operator, ing pain, I learned MPS therapy can help opened the practice in 2003 after finding fade scarring over time, such as dimnishhis passion. Previously, he worked in ing c-section and other surgical scars, telecommunications and information tech- and even ease symptoms of diabetic nology for over 30 years, but he finds that neuropathy. He then massaged the providing relief to people is far more satis- affected area along with my back, which fying. Since then has had one goal, “To definitely relieved both muscle tension make our clients feel better.” Whether one and stress. He ended the session with an seeks reprieve from a medical condition, assisted stretching technique called reciphelp in coping with daily stresses, or rocal inhibition stretching in which he improved well-being, Apollo Beach “tricked” the tightened muscle into relaxMassage and Wellness Center has serving through the activation of an opposite ices tailored to fit your needs. muscle. After my visit, my pain level was Smith and his team of licensed masnoticeably lower, and I am confident I will sage therapists utilize several different be back hitting the gym and pounding the therapeutic massage techniques to take pavement in no time. care of soft tissue related problems. They Call 641-9118 or visit www.apolalso offer a versatile multispectrum lobeachmassagetherapy.com. Apollo infrared sauna for dealing with aches and Beach Massage Therapy and Wellness pains, weightloss efforts, detoxification, Center is located at 100 Frandorson and overall cellular health. The team will Circle, Ste, 201 in Apollo Beach.
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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.
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
Create Great Memories At Art Monkey’s Summer Art Camp
Art Monkey is Julestarz Academy for the Performing Arts offers summer classes from dance intensives to music lessons. now enrolling for sumHONK! 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.
mer 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 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.
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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
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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 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 5267000.
The Peacock’s Plume Offers C Christian Curriculum Summer Camps
Kids ‘R’ Kids Summer Games is an olympic themed camp this year.
The Peacock’s Plume offers a rigorous Christian curriculum for children, 6 weeks to 5-years-old. It has a language program incorporating sign-language, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. There is a Voluntary PreKindergarten class for fall and summer. It has a double entry secure facility, camera system, and new playground. The entire staff is trained in preschool education, CPR and first-aid certified. For more information, visit www.thepeacocksplume.com or call 6840700.
2016 Ostingers Baseball Academy Summer Camps
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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 681-9900 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.
Discover Imagine & Create At Firehouse Cultural Center Summer Camps
The Firehouse Cultural Center camps will meet from June to August on Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and will offer seven one week camps for ages 8-14 year olds to choose from. Week 1: June 20-24 – Acting for Stage & Screen; Week 2: June 27-July 1 – Musical Theater 1; Week 3: July 5-8 – Musical Theater II; Week 4: July 11-15 – Drawing, Painting & Printmaking; Week 5: July 18-22 – Arts & Crafts: Paper Maché to Mixed Media; Week 6: July 2529 – Cartooning & Animation and Week 7: August 1-5 – Robotics. Call now and save 15 percent by mentioning Code F2317. Firehouse Cultural Center is located at 1st Avenue NE at Shell Point Rd. in Ruskin. For more information, call 645-7651 or visit www.firehouseculturalcenter.org.
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highly focused therapy assistance, with ratios as small as 1:1. It will provide your child evidencebased, results driven programs to help facilitate growth in the areas of reading, handwriting, and social skills over the summer. The business will continue to provide regular speech and occupational therapy as well. AASL is located at Winthrop Town Center, located at 6152 Delancey Station St., Ste. 205 in Riverview. For more information, visit www.aaspeech.com, visit on facebook.com/AASLTherapy or call 220-0971 or email info@aaspeech.com.
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FishHawk Oral Surgery Premiers New StateOf-The-Art Surgery Center, Oral Surgeon
Academic Alliance In Dermatology Welcomes New Doctors To Brandon Practice
FishHawk Oral San Francisco Surgery has remodBay area at eled its office, which is Alameda County located in Lithia, and Medical Hospitals. now accommodates a In 1995, he new state-of-the-art reached diplomatsurgery center. Along ic status with the with that, Dr. Patrick American Board Abbey has recently of Oral and joined the team. Maxillofacial FishHawk Oral Surgeons. His Surgery provides a full certification with scope of oral and maxthe board is still illofacial surgical servactive today. In ices. 2006, he “FishHawk Oral passed Surgery is a family orithe ented practice and recertifiloves treating patients Dr. Patrick Abbey cation expertthe way we would like brings hisise process. to FishHawk Oral Surgery. to be treated,” said Dr. Dr. Abbey Abbey chose the Lithia area because Dr. Abbey is a board certified oral it was lacking someone who provides surgeon. He has practiced in the these services. The region has a Tampa Bay area for over 20 years great population and an outstanding and brings his surgical expertise to choice of other dental practitioners, FishHawk Oral Surgery. Not only which is something Dr. Abbey was does he work at FishHawk Oral already familiar with. Surgery, but Dr. Abbey still practices “This was a perfect fit for us and at his Tampa location during specific we look forward to growing together days. He specializes in dental with the community,” said Dr. Abbey. implants, orthognathic surgery, TMJ Alleviating a patient’s pain, or (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders), restoring them to a normal level of routine oral surgery care and wisdom function and chewing after years of tooth extraction. disability is what Dr. Abbey likes best Dr. Abbey attended the University about his job. He said it is very of Florida for his undergraduate and rewarding. For more information, visit dental degrees. After attending dental www.fishhawkoralsurgery.com. It is school, he received his Oral and located at 16305 Fishhawk Blvd. in Maxillofacial Surgery residency in the Lithia. Call 642-6611.
New doctors dermatology prachave recently tice, he is one of been welcomed the few into the Fellowship-trained Academic Mohs Surgeons in Alliance in Tampa Bay speDematology cializing in surgipractice located cal dermatology, in Brandon. skin cancer, and Originally a surgical (Left) Dr. Hoka Nyanda and Dr. David Sable (right) native from reconstrucrecently joined Academic Alliance in Dermatology. Tanzania, East tion. Africa, Hoka Nyanda, MD, FAAD, FAAP, Originally a Boston native, he earned a came to the Brandon area from Bachelors of Science in chemistry from Nashville, Tennessee. She obtained a Tufts University before successfully comBachelor of Science degree from pleting a Ph.D. in chemistry from the Western Kentucky University, and University of California at Berkeley. After received her medical degree from completing his Ph.D., he returned to Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Boston to complete an M.D. at Tufts Tennessee, and completed both dermabefore successfully completing an tology and pediatric residencies at the Internal Medicine Internship at Brigham University of South Florida. During her and Women’s Hospital and a Pathology dermatology residency, she served as a Residency at Massachusetts General chief resident for academic education. Hospital. He then completed a She is double board certified in dermatol- Dermatology Residency at Wayne State ogy and pediatrics, and is a member of University where he was ultimately the American Academy of Dermatology, named chief resident for his final year. American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Sable then completed a Fellowship in American Society of Dermatologic Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Surgery Surgery and the Florida Medical at the University of Wisconsin, where he 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 treatAmerican Board of Medical Specialties ed like family.” Board Certified Dermatologist and a Academic Alliance in Dermatology is Fellowship-trained Dermatologic located at 131 N. Oakwood Ave., Ste Surgeon. In addition to an active general 135 in Brandon. Call 440-5544.
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SouthShore Players Sing Rodgers And Hammerstein
Summer Camps At The Firehouse Cultural Center
The SouthShore Players will present The SouthShore Players Sing Rodgers and Hammerstein on Saturday, June 11 in two shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show will be held at the United Methodist Church Of Sun City Center located at 1210 Del Webb Blvd. W. in Sun City Center. Tickets to this exciting musical extravaganza are $10 if purchased in advance and $15 at the door. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein composed over 800 songs. The SouthShore Players have selected their 25 songs from Broadway hit musicals including Oklahoma, Cinderella, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Ellen Kleinschmidt, vice president and music director for the SouthShore Players said, “Since we are a bit of a gypsy theater troupe at the moment with no venue to call home, we have decided to concentrate on doing musical revues. We chose a Rodgers and Hammerstein concert because we love the lush melodies and masterful lyrics of the duo and because they are so much fun to sing and universally loved by audiences young and old.� Kleinschmidt added, “We are grateful
Week three from July 5-8 will help campers develop a stage presence through theater games, improvisation, costume play and storytelling in Musical Theater II. Drawing, Painting and Printmaking takes center stage during week four which runs from July 11-16. Campers will use their creativity as they explore a variety of drawing, painting and printChildren ages 8-11 can have fun with all kinds making activities. of creative and inventive summer camps at Campers will discover the delights the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin. of making paper mache and artwork Children in the SouthShore area and crafts from everyday objects during have great choices for summer camps at week five. Arts & Crafts: Paper Mache to the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin. Mixed Media will run July 18-22. The Firehouse Cultural Center will be Week six which runs from July 25-29 offering seven one week camps. You can will be Cartooning & Animation. Campers choose to attend one or all seven. will bring favorite characters to life and Campers are required to bring a even create a few of their own as they brown bag lunch. Snacks will be provided develop basic cartooning, animation and by the Firehouse Cultural Center for storytelling skills. morning and afternoon breaks. Each Finally, week seven is all about week culminates with a performance or a Robotics. This is the only session, which “show-off� for family and friends. runs from August 1-5, that has a $50 Children can be dropped off at 8:30 material fee. Campers will work in small a.m. and picked up at 3:30 p.m. Weekly teams to create and program a robot as camp rates are $125 for members and they learn simple digital programming. $140 for non-members. The more weeks Georgia Vahue, executive director of you select, the greater the discount. You the Firehouse Cultural Center gave an can register by calling 645-7651. example of one Apollo Beach parent’s Week one will be held June 20-24 tribute to the summer camp; “My daughand will be Acting for Stage and Screen. ter did not know anyone when she startCampers will learn acting techniques for ed the camp week. At the end of the first theater and film. day, she was bubbling over with exciteDuring week two which runs June ment. The instructors did an amazing 27-July 1, campers will explore a range of job.� Visit www.firehouseculturalcenter.org acting and music in Musical Theater I. or call 654-7651.
to the staff and congregation of the church for giving us a place to rehearse and to perform our show.� Jeff Jordan, director of worship arts for the United Methodist Church of Sun City Center said, “Some of the best singers in the South Shore area are involved in this production.� Proceeds from the event will benefit the SouthShore Players Performing Arts Center Building Fund and to South Shore performing arts education. Kleinschmidt explained, “The vision of the SouthShore Players is to be a catalyst in the building of a much needed performing arts center in Hillsborough County’s South Shore community where children, teens and adults can have fun learning about and participating in the performing arts in a variety of ways.� A portion of the proceeds the group received from performing their last concert was donated to Ruskin Elementary School’s Music Department. Tickets are available at the church Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and on Friday from 8:30-1:30 a.m. Call 789-8271 or visit www.southshoreplayers.org to buy tickets with credit cards. For information on helping the SouthShore Players, call 789-8271 or email info@southshoreplayers.org.
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East Bay Hosts Flag Football District Playoff, Bloomingdale Takes Title
By Tamas Mondovics
“We are very One of the most excited to have competitive seasons for won the district for local girls flag football the third year in a programs ended last row,” Bulls Head month with the much Coach Mike favored Bloomingdale Lankford said. Bulls claiming its third “We work hard straight district title each and every (2014, 2015, 2016). day to try and be This year’s 2A a top team in the District 6 playoffs, state.” which marked the 10th The Raiders year of district tournawere added to the ments in Hillsborough district line up, County, were held at the season ending East Bay High School. with a 7-3 record The Indians’ as they played for entered the season a seventh district with what program championship Head Coach Michael (2008, 09, 11, 12, Cooper said was “the 13, 15). best team in three To reach the years.” title game, “We have started Bloomingdale beat strong, went to East Bay 19-0. Tallahassee for Capital Newsome City Classic tournament went 5-4 and beat going 2-1 with the team Bloomingdale in record at 6-2,” Cooper regular season. said. “Unfortunately, we The Wolves won struggled scoring all one district chamyear in both wins and pionship in 2011. losses and finished with For the first an 8-5 record.” time, Riverview (2East Bay will grad7), was led by the uate three seniors and Sharks long time plans to return seven Plant City Raiders Chariti Davis gets the first down before being halted in the first quarter against the Bloomingdale Bulls. wrestling coach starters next spring. Willi Sargable. Cooper was proud and 14 touchdowns. On defense, Sara, Indians newcomer, Troy Suor, junThe team has reportedly showed much of his second year junior quarterback posted six interceptions and 39 flag ior, who only played the last five improvement and gotten better as the Sydney Hostelley, who has managed pulls. games, caught a 70 yard touchdown season progressed, playing a number to become number two all-time quarterCopper was also proud of junior pass and had 15 sacks. of close games. The Sharks enjoyed back. Chloe Dinard, who broke a team “With this pace, had Suor played the talents of senior Mary Rodriguez This year Hostelley completed 289 record with a 56 yard punt return for a all season she would have broken our who played for Bandits AAU club team of 486 passes for 2,802 yards, 24 touchdown. Senior wide receiver sack record of 24 in a season,” Cooper and participated in the Bucs recent touchdowns, seven interceptions and Courtnee Thaxton posted 45 recepsaid. half-time game. ran for five touchdowns. tions for 610 yards and four touchOf course each season can only For more information about East Hostelley’s twin sister, Sara, also downs this season, while on defense have one district champion, a title that Bay Indians, visit www.ebhsgirlsflagenjoyed success on the field this year she claimed three interceptions and 49 was claimed by the Bulls (8-2) after football.com. by catching 103 passes for 1,086 yards flag pulls. defeating the Plant City Raiders 20-7.
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Class 2A District 6 Flag Football Playoff Games In Photos
East Bay Indians junior wide receiver Sara Hostelley gets some yards during a regular season game against the Bloomingdale Bulls.
Bloomingdale senior quarterback Sarah Tam gets ready to connect the ball with junior wide receiver Jaid Angel for the extra point against Plant City.
Bloomingdale Bulls Miya Franklin gains some yards before her flag is pulled in the first quarter against the Plant City Raiders during the 2A-6 District championship game last month held at East Bay High School.
Plant City raiders quarterback Alicia Zarate sends the ball dawn the field for a completion and the first down against Bloomingdale during the 2A-6 Flag Football District Championship at East Bay High School.
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