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Bloomingdale Is First Driver’s Ed To Go Green With TECO Electric Car Donation
Local Nonprofit Gearing Up For Fourth Annual Fun Run And Buddy Walk
Lankford also said the LEAF will save the school money in terms of fuel and maintenances. For Bloomingdale Principal Sue Burkett, acquiring the latest in transportation technology for her students to maneuver on the school’s driving range and local roads is as important as what goes on inside of classrooms. Bloomingdale High School driver education “It’s innovative and teacher Mike Lankford charges up the will help us keep up with school’s new Nissan LEAF all-electric car, what is going on in sociwhile Tampa Electric Company Business Development Manager and Bloomingdale alumnus ety,” she said. Ken Hernandez looks on. The growing number of electric cars in use indicates supportWith the addition of a plug-in, alling that technology is part of Tampa electric Nissan LEAF compact car to its Electric’s future, according to Business fleet of six Dodge Durango SUVs, Development Manager and Bloomingdale Bloomingdale High School became the alumnus Kenneth Hernandez. first school in Florida to make electric “It’s our product going into the vehicle vehicle technology part of its Driver and we are looking at the right way to Education program. educate our customers about electric Along with a new set of wheels, transportation.” Bloomingdale is also the first high school According to Tampa Electric, it is the in Florida to offer Tampa Electric first electric utility in Florida to offer the Company’s Electric Vehicle and Energy Electric Vehicle and Energy Education Education program, a collaboration with program, and that the program is among the Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition and the first of its kind in the country. the University of South Florida’s Center “This will give students hands-on for Urban Transportation Research. A curexperience that will help them make riculum and student handbook will help informed decisions when they’re ready to driver education teachers like purchase their own vehicle,” said Tampa Bloomingdale’s Mike Lankford navigate Electric President and Chief Executive the new technology with students. Officer Nancy Tower in a news release. “I think it’s going to be a really good Two other high schools in driver education course,” he said. “It’s the Hillsborough County, King and Sickles, future of where cars are going and we’re will also be acquiring electric cars and going to do everything we can to teach charging stations as part of the program. them about electric cars.”
Families what we are going Inspiring, Educating for,” said Foyt, a reg& Networking for istered nurse who Down Syndrome has a son with Down (F.R.I.E.N.D.S.) will syndrome. host its fourth annuThe organization al Fun Run and is also looking for Buddy Walk on vendors for the event, Saturday, October especially nonprofit 26 at Raymond organizations with James Stadium. resources for the speThe 3.21K Fun cial needs communiRun is a timed race ty. around the stadium Foyt said volunwith age division teers are always awards. The Buddy Jason and Janelle Tucker are all smiles welcome to help Walk is in support of with their son, Logan, at last year’s Fun promote the event Run and Buddy Walk event. a team’s favorite and assist in making buddy or individual with special needs. sure the day runs smoothly. Each volThe top three Buddy Run/Walk teams unteer will receive a walk T-shirt and a will receive a plaque and their very Down syndrome awareness wrist own private tent with a buddy butler band. and a cooler filled with treats. The 3.21K Fun Run will take place Proceeds from the event benefit from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with the Buddy F.R.I.E.N.D.S., an organization dediWalk beginning immediately afterward. cated to celebrating and advocating for Although attendees can register on the individuals with special needs, espeday of the event, early registration has cially those with Down syndrome. already begun. Ann Foyt, president of For more information on how you F.R.I.E.N.D.S., said this year it wants can register or to volunteer, become a to raise money to build its own comvendor or create a buddy team, conmunity facility to continue supporting tact F.R.I.E.N.D.S. at 245-2782 or visit individuals with special needs. Right the group’s website at www.friendsnow, when the organization hosts downsyndrometampa.com. events, it must use partner facilities for its activities, which include social activIn This ities for children ages 6-14 and a Issue dance each quarter for individuals 15 and up. “We are hoping to raise at least $100,000 this year,” Foyt said. “It will RANDALL PRINCIPAL AWARDED ........PG 3 allow us to host our own events and DRIVE SAFELY BY SCHOOLS................PG 7 expand the services we offer to people with special needs.” CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE ..................PG 13 Along with the walk, the day will OSPREY SUMMER INTERNS .............PG 21 include a train ride, petting zoo, face painting, bouncy houses and slides. CHALKLINES .....................................PG 30 Panera Bread, Gourmet Deli and TOUCHDOWN REVIEW .............PGS 44‐45 Dunkin' will provide food and D.J. Chuck Eckhart and M.C. Julian READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE McKenna are also back for another year. www.ospreyobserver.com “It’s going to be a family day, that’s
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Randall Principal Claire Mawhinney Selected As Administrator Of The Year
Girls Will Feel Like A Princess At Made Wonderfully At Father Daughter Ball
Randall Middle Hillsborough County School Principal Social Studies Claire Mawhinney Teacher of the Year has a new title to before moving to add to her extensive school administraresume this school tion. “Our PTSA is year. Mawhinney, such a supportive who is celebrating and inclusive group her 35th year an and I feel incredibly educator, was honored to be named Outstanding acknowledged by Administrator of the them in this way.” Year by the Florida Mawhinney Parent Teacher applies her personal Association (PTA) at professional backthe group’s annual ground to her role as awards ceremony principal. Randall Middle School Principal Claire over the summer. “I have tried to Mawhinney was recently named Randall PTSA use my experience Outstanding Administrator of the Year Treasurer and as both a parent and by the Florida Parent Teacher Association. Awards Committee a teacher to make Chairperson TyLee Randall a school Walck nominated that works for everyone who Mawhinney for the award is connected to it,” she said. after watching her involve“I think one of the reasons ment at the school over the PTSA and I have such a the two years her daughgreat relationship is that we ter has been a student have the same goals and there. are focused on the best for “I have never seen an administraall the students at the school. I honor tor who cares as much about a school what they do.” and its students as Mrs. Mawhinney,” Walck feels that Mawhinney’s leadsaid Walck, who put together an exten- ership encourages an extremely posisive application detailing all the reative relationship between parents and sons she felt Mawhinney should win teachers and appreciates the commuthe award. “She leads by example and nication encouraged throughout the her proactive, innovative and extraordi- school. nary efforts make her an exceptional “Mrs. Mawhinney’s presence is administrator.” constantly felt by her involvement in According to Walck, Randall was our children’s extracurricular actives one of more than 250 schools that and everyday lives at school and in our nominated an administrator for the community,” said Walck. “We are grateaward, which looks at how the nomiful that she was recognized for her nee displays commitment to the core dedication to our school, district, state values of the Florida PTA, among other and all of our children.” factors when choosing the winner. Randall Middle School is located at “It was such a wonderful surprise,” 16510 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia and said Mawhinney, who taught for 17 can be reached at 740-3901. To learn years and was named Teacher of the more about the Florida PTA, visit Year at Plant City High School and www.floridapta.org.
Growing up in a “We are praying that happy and healthy the young ladies will walk home with parents down the red carpet at the who love and nurture ball, take in all the details them is the story that that have been planned all kids deserve, but with them in mind and sadly, that is not the know their worth, know the story that many get. standard that they deserve Did you know that and live up to that stanHillsborough County dard,” Jones said. “Our leads the state in the prayer is that they will grow number of children in to know that the foster care systhey are made tem, despite its No. 4 wonderfully.” ranking in populaAll fathers The Sixth Annual Father tion? (and other Daughter Ball which Nicolle Jones, men of influtakes place at The Regent, 64 the executive direcence) are invited to bring Watson Rd. in Riverview on Saturday, September 21 from tor of Made their daughters of all ages 6-10 p.m. Wonderfully Inc., to this year’s Father noted that when she learned about some Daughter Ball, which will be held on of the disheartening statistics like this Saturday, September 21 from 6-10 p.m. regarding the foster care system in our at The Regent, located at 64 Watson Rd. community, something had to be done. in Riverview. Made Wonderfully Inc. is a 501(c)(3) The cost is $40 per father and nonprofit whose mission is to inspire daughter pair and $10 for each additional youth and families to unlock their Goddaughter. Online convenience fees apply. given value and potential through fun, Along with dinner, you will also enjoy character enriching programs and events. dessert and candy bars, a photo booth, According to Jones, “One of the John Jay the DJ and much more. ways we achieve our mission is by proMade Wonderfully plans to expand viding families with the opportunity to its community outreach to fulfill even spend necessary quality time together more needs by adding a couples event through our annual, all ages, community and a family event in the near future, events.” along with a M*A*S*H (Mother And Son That is why for Tampa Bay’s Sixth Hangout) event and Life Lessons Annual Father Daughter Ball, Made Learned in the Kitchen Program that curWonderfully Inc. has invited the house rently runs. dads and girls from the group home, A For information, call 419-7829. For Kid’s Place, to be its honored guests. tickets, visit www.MadeWonderfully.org.
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Show Your Support For Veterans At The Annual Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run
By Sean Crumpacker
officer when he was killed. The reason he was in Iraq was due to the events of 9/11. And he— Travis—you know, gave the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed by a sniper,” said Beau Higgins, race director. Manion died to save his teammates in the war following 9/11, inspiring the 9/11 Heroes Run and the Travis Manion Foundation. The Travis Manion The 2019 Heroes Run will take place on Saturday, Foundation has partnered with September 14 at Park Square, 16144 Churchview Dr. GORUCK for its 2019 9/11 in Lithia. Heroes Run. Rucking is a sport It is of the utmost importance that which involves carrying a weighted pack the sacrifices of veterans, first responand is the foundation of Special Forces ders, active duty and their affected fami- training. The partnership with GORUCK lies are never forgotten. The 9/11 brings rucking divisions to the 9/11 Heroes Run, hosted by the Travis Heroes Run, which can also be signed Manion Foundation, aims to ensure that up for online. Visit the 9/11 Heroes the legacies of American heroes are Run’s website for more information. preserved by honoring their actions and The Travis Manion Foundation is uniting the community. also looking for volunteers to help The 5K+1M fun run is scheduled to organize and set up the 9/11 Heroes be held on Saturday, September 14 at Run. Park Square, located at 16144 According to Higgins, “We’re Churchview Dr. in Lithia. Walkers and blessed here in FishHawk and it’s runners of all ages and fitness levels important for us to get together and are welcome and encouraged to attend. remember the sacrifices of those first Online registration for participants is responders and those veterans and to required on its website at never forget the impact that 9/11 had on https://911heroesrunlithiafl.itsyourrace.c so many people’s lives. In an area like om, which is also where the course FishHawk where you do have a signifimap can be found. cant amount of veterans present, it’s “For me, this is very personal. only right that we take a few hours once Travis Manion was one of my marines a year to remember those sacrifices when he was killed. We were deployed and come together as a community to together in Iraq. I was his commanding appreciate what we have.”
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Solid Waste Wants Your Take On Trash
By Michelle Caceres
Gibsonton matter to us,” said residents Robert Tramel. and Jewel Splain Information colcould not wait to lected from cusvoice their opinion tomers will be used to Hillsborough while evaluating priCounty Solid vate solid waste Waste collection contracts, Management offiwhich are schedcials about how uled to be rebid in Hillsborough County Solid Waste they use the curManagement officials asked customers to talk late 2019. The rent garbage, trash, sharing how much and how often they agency’s fiscal year recycling and yard use residential trash and recycling programs. runs from October waste services. 1 through September 30. New contracts The couple, who usually offer their will be signed by the end of this year and home to down-and-out families needing new services will start on September 30, assistance, said they have a family of six 2020. living with them right now and they create Customers who completed the sura lot of trash. vey have shared how full their trash and “Our trash bin is completely full on recycling cans are each week, how frethe first trash day and at least half full on quently they use the once-weekly yard the second,” said Robert, who worked for waste collection service, whether a onceWaste Management for 15 years as a weekly garbage collection would work if mechanic. there was a cost savings to be gained or His recycling is also full every week. if another garbage can would be provided He also has yard waste in his yard right and if the opportunity to dispose of larger no, waiting for collection. bulk items, like sofas, mattresses and This is exactly the kind of information refrigerators, during curbside pickup that government officials are looking for, would be a valuable addition to existing said Damien Tramel, the solid waste services. manager with Hillsborough County Solid Robert shared his opinion that once a Waste Management. week trash collection would not be The agency is seeking feedback from enough for his household, but it might its approximately 290,000 residential cus- work if he received another garbage can. tomers in unincorporated Hillsborough He hopes for more consistent service on County and New Tampa on potential his street; sometimes the trash trucks do future service changes under evaluation, not pick up on his street. including garbage collection frequency “I just want decent service for what and curbside bulk item collections. I’m paying for,” said Robert. “Our goal is to meet the needs of our For more information, visit www.hillscommunity residents and their opinions boroughcounty.org or call 272-5680.
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Plant City Social Dancing
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Social Security Benefits Seminar Hosted By Angeloni Tax Advisory Group Tuesday, September 17; October 15 HCC campus at The Regent, 6437 Watson Rd., Riverview. Learn strategies and principles behind the proper timing of takin Social Security benefits; perfect for ages 58-67. Call 626-7575 to make reservations. Leave a message after 4:30 p.m.
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Fall Veggie Gardening
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Master Gardener Library Program
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New Affordable Apartment Complex Opens In Valrico For Seniors
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Laburnum Gardens, an 81-unit apartment complex for seniors, opened earlier this month in Valrico.
A new apartment complex in Valrico is helping to solve one of the area’s more difficult problems. Laburnum Gardens, located on Bloomingdale Ave., opened earlier this month and is offering affordable rental apartments for seniors. “All 81 units at Laburnum Gardens are reserved for seniors with incomes at or below 60 percent of the area’s median income,” said Todd Pratt, Hillsborough County’s Media Relations Strategist. Pratt explained that the maximum monthly rent will range from $502 for a one-bedroom unit to $904 for a two-bedroom apartment. Five of the units are designed for people with mobility challenges and two are for those with hearing or vision disabilities. “It is good and it’s clean, and the biggest thing is that it is new; brand-new,” said resident Armando Ocasio. “There are a couple of people that are in wheel
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AAA: Back-To-School Season Brings Added Danger On The Roadway
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• Eliminate Distractions. AAA urges motorists to slow down Research shows that taking your and stay alert; they will soon be shareyes off the road for just two seconds ing the road with millions of Florida doubles your chances of crashing. students who are returning to school. Children can move quickly; crossing the Not doing so can have life-changing road unexpectedly or emerging suddenconsequences. ly between two parked cars. Reduce According to the Transportation risk by avoiding distractions like using Research Board, about 100 children your cell phone or eating while driving. are killed each year while walking to or • Watch For School Buses. from school and about 25,000 are Every state has a law making it illeinjured. The afternoon hours are pargal to pass a school bus with its red ticularly dangerous. Over the last lights flashing and its stop-arm extenddecade, nearly one-in-four child ed that has stopped to load or unload pedestrian fatalities occurred between students. However, some motorists sim3 and 7 p.m. ply choose to ignore the law. Any perDrivers should prepare for an son using, operating or driving a vehicle increase in: on or over the roads or highways of this • Congestion – more drivers in the state shall, upon approaching any morning and afternoon. school bus that displays a stop signal, • Pedestrians – students walking to bring such vehicle to a full stop while and from school or the bus stop. the bus is stopped, and the vehicle • Buses – picking up and dropping shall not pass the school bus until the off students. signal has been withdrawn. • Bicyclists – traveling to and from • Share The Road. school. Children on bicycles are often “AAA urges drivers to allow inexperienced, unsteady and unpreextra time for their morning comdictable. Slow down and allow at least mute and use extreme caution, three feet of passing distance even outside of school zones,” said between your vehicle and a bicyclist. Mark Jenkins, spokesman of AAA – If your child rides a bicycle to school, The Auto Club Group. “Throughout require that he or she wear a properly town, students will be walking or About 100 children are killed each year while walking to or from school and about 25,000 are fitted bicycle helmet on every ride. pedaling alongside city streets on injured. As the new school year is upon us, AAA urges motorists to slow down and stay alert. Not Find videos, expert advice and safety their way to-and-from school or the doing so can have life-changing consequences. tips at ShareTheRoad.AAA.com. bus stop; and they may not be • Slow Down. • Come To A Complete Stop. • Talk To Your Teen. familiar with the rules of the road. It’s Speed limits in school zones are Research shows that more than Car crashes are the leading cause of incumbent on drivers to eliminate disreduced for a reason. A pedestrian one-third of drivers roll through stop death for teens in the United States, and tractions, slow down and watch out for struck by a vehicle traveling at 25 signs in school zones or neighbornearly one-in-four fatal crashes involving students and their families.” mph is nearly two-thirds less likely to hoods. Always come to a complete teen drivers occur during the after-school AAA – The Auto Club Group— be killed compared to a pedestrian stop, checking carefully for children on hours of 3-7 p.m. Get evidence-based through its School’s Open – Drive struck by a vehicle traveling just 10 sidewalks and in crosswalks before guidance and tips Carefully campaign—is reminding mph faster. proceeding. at TeenDriving.AAA.com. motorists to:
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Eighth Annual Gifts & Crafts Fair At The Bridges Seeking Local Vendors
Vendors with unique gifts and crafts are invited to register for the annual Gifts & Crafts Fair held on Saturday, October 12 at The Bridges Retirement Community. The Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. "Due to the positive feedback from those who attended last year, and the fact that we were filled to capacity with vendors, made the event a huge success," said Janet Noah, the director of community relations and event organizer. The Bridges Retirement Community is located at 11350 Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview. Interested vendors, please contact Janet at 413-8900 or jnoah@thebridgesbvm.com.
Forces, September 20 – Flash Back Friday – Celebration of Decades and September 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – Annual Caregivers Workshop. The Bloomingdale Adult Day Service Center is located at 3940 Canoga Park Dr. in Brandon. For more information, contact Britney Grant at 867-8957 or GrantB@HCFLGOV.net.
10th Annual Art In The Park At Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes community in Valrico will hold its 10th annual Art in the Park on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Zenia Park. The event is open and free to the surSmokey Robinson Coming rounding community. To New Hard Rock Event Both artists and vendors of The organization, 100 Women Who Care Center Riverview/Fishhawk, presented $3,200 to Mary & Martha all kinds will share their creHouse on August 8. L-R:Tanya O'Connor (100 WWC), Julie Legendary singer-songativity. You will be able to purDahl (100 WWC), Shawn Keil (MMH), Laurie Herring (MMH), writer Smokey Robinson will chase all kinds of homemade Susan Dixon (MMH), Jeanetta Taylor (MMH) and Debbie Matice (100 WWC). The group next meets on Wednesday, perform in the new 1,500-seat items, such as jewelry, pallet September 11. Visit on Facebook at 100 Women Who Care - Hard Rock Event Center at signs, macramé, cutting Riverview/Fishhawk. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & boards and pottery. Casino Tampa on Thursday, Artisan Shimon Maddock drinks, a DJ and face painting for the October 10 at 8 p.m. said, “This is my fifth year as a vendor kids. Tickets at $80 and are on sale at Art in the Twin Lakes is located east of now via Ticketmaster and at The Rock Park. There Lithia Pinecrest Rd. at the end of Shop. The show is for those 21 and is always a Bloomingdale Ave. on older. new surprise. 3054 Lake Michaela Blvd. in Valrico. Robinson initially rose to fame with It is the best For info, email his group, The Miracles. In 1960, The craft fair of Lauranelsonmoses@gmail.com. Miracles recorded their and Motown’s the year for first million-selling hit, Shop Around. me.” Celebrating National Adult Day The Detroit native has been inducted New this Services Recognition Week into the Kennedy Center, year, a local Each day from Monday to awarded an individual writer will be Saturday, September 16-21, the star on the Hollywood on hand with Bloomingdale Adult Day Service Walk of Fame and a secher newest Center will host events to promote ond star with The novel. awareness, recognize caregivers Miracles. He was inductAlso new this year will and engage the community. ed into the Rock and be a classic car show. The Events that week are as folRoll Hall of Fame in well-known and totally lows: September 16 – Employee 1987. ‘cool’ Roman’ Oldies will Recognition, September 17 – Senior Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & bring their beautiful old Scavenger Hunt, September 18 – Casino Tampa is located at 5223 autos. Come on out and see the cars Community Engagement/Open House, Orient Rd. Visit www.seminoleand then vote for your favorite. September 19 – Honoring the Armed hardrocktampa.com/. There will be free hot dogs and
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Playing For Charity At Annual Knights Of Columbus Golf Classic
Lake Toscana Offers Tampa Area’s Only Conservation Community
to the excitement of the day. Early Bird registration fees are $85 per golfer until Thursday, September 5. After that, the cost will be $95 for singles and $380 for a foursome. Group shot taken from last year’s Knights of Columbus golf There will be prizes for tournament. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, first, second, third and October 5 at Bloomingdale Golfers Club. last place finishers, plus The Knights of Columbus Annual men's and women's longest drive and Charity Golf Classic, sponsored by closest to the hole events. Mother Seton Council #6724, is preparing This year, there will be four hole-infor its sixth annual Charity Golf Classic. one contests with one $10,000 hole, and Even the sweltering heat and afternoon three other $1,000 holes. There will also showers will not stray these dedicated be a $2,000 putting contest ($1,000 goes golfers from this annual fundraising event, to the winner and $1,000 to the council which will take place on Saturday, for charity). Complimentary cold beverOctober 5 at the Bloomingdale Golfer's ages will be provided for participants. Club, located at 4113 Great Golfers Pl. in There will be additional fundraising Valrico. opportunities with an auction, a 50/50 “The proceeds will be used for charicontest and a raffle for a ‘Bucket of table events throughout the year,” Cheer’ and other great prizes. explained Neil Waid, Council Deputy “The Knights of Columbus is a fraterGrand Knight. “Organizations such as nal organization,” Waid explained. Special Olympics, Lopez Exceptional This selfless organization believes in Center, The James A. Haley Veterans' and supports the true meaning of charity, Hospital and Haley's Cove Living Center, unity, fraternity and patriotism. along with various other local organizaFor individual and foursome registrations, are on the club's list of recipients.” tion and forms, as well as sponsorship “Donations are also made to support opportunities, visit KofCBrandon.com You the Homeless Veterans Outreach, Nativity may register and pay online with PayPal Outreach and veteran families in need or you can mail payment with registration each year,” said Waid. forms to: Mother Seton Council Registration will be Saturday, October 5 from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The fee includes #6724, Post Office Box 1327, Brandon, Florida 33511. a golf cart, range balls, gift bag, beverFor info on sponsorships, golfer regages, continental breakfast and buffet istration, or volunteering email Jonathan lunch. Tee off time will be promptly at 9 Lodrigues at kofcgolfclassic@gmail.com. a.m. with a four-person scramble to add
area that is developed as a conservation subdivision which distinguishes it from all others,” Appleyard stated. This is important because while many communities offer conservation land on them, this is the only true conservation subdivision Lake Toscana offers in the Tampa area. This oversized lots with conservation or water means that 40 to 70% of views for every the buildable land in Lake homesite. Toscana will remain As the population explosion continundeveloped, allowing the community to ues in Hillsborough County, new comhave open spaces that create beautiful, munities are popping up everywhere. vistas for homeowners to enjoy. The choices of which development to Amenities at Lake Toscana will live in seem boundless, but not all com- include a two-mile circuit lake, perfect munities are built alike. One stands out for kayaking or fishing and a Center above them all, Lake Toscana. Green with a playground where families Lake Toscana is situated on 512 can gather together and socialize. acres of pristine conservation land. There will also be a large open-air pavilWithin those 512 acres, 127 lucky famiion which will allow residents to host lies will have the opportunity to enjoy family reunions, birthday parties and conservation or lake views on oversized picnics. It also offers access to Little lots that range from half- to one acre. Manatee River. Homebuyers will be The community is inspired by the Italian happy to learn that Lake Toscana will countryside and will feature stunning not charge its residents Community homes with five exciting floor plans from Development District (CDD) fees. Sunrise Homes. Each home will be conThe wonder and beauty of Lake structed with the quality craftmanship Toscana will reside within a gated comSunrise Homes is known for and its munity, offering peace of mind to resihighly-trained home sales consultants dents. Available floor plans can be will work with buyers to find the options found at https://laketoscana.com or by that work best for each individual family. visiting the elegant model home located Bob Appleyard, Executive VP at at 4225 Saffold Rd. in Wimauma, just Lake Toscana, is eager for people to minutes off exit 240 on I-75. For more learn about this exciting new communiinformation, call 536-7568 or email ty. “This is the only subdivision in the rhall@sunrisehomescorp.com.
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Water Smart Tots To Host Fourth Annual Designer Sunglasses Bingo
Center Place And The Community Roundtable Seek Volunteers For Annual Cards For Troops
Water Smart dren to date. Thanks to its Tots and its dedicatgenerous sponsors, ed group of volunSouthshore Insurance teers have worked Professionals, The Vesga tirelessly since 2014 Family and Tax Happens, to decrease pedithe volunteers are able to atric drowning in the provide Water Watcher Greater Tampa Bay Tags. Area. The group Water Smart Tots will was founded in be hosting its 2014 and achieved Fourth Annual Designer A fun night at Water Smart Tots 501(c)(3) status in Sunglasses Bingo on Designer Sunglasses Bingo on 2015. September 12 at the Palmetto Club Thursday, September 12 will help raise funds for life-saving at 6 p.m. at The Palmetto The organizaswim lessons to financially tion works towards Club in Lithia. underprivileged children. the mission by pro“We are so grateful viding scholarships for our Bingo sponsors, for one-on-one surwhose support is integral vival self-rescue in making not only this swim lessons to chilevent, but our mission a dren who are finansuccess,” said Kari cially underpriviBahour, President and leged ages 1-6. Founder. The Gold Level Since 2015, over Sponsors for the 2019 300 children have Bingo include: Newberry received these lifeContracting, Inc., Intertape saving swim lessons Polymer Group, from its partnered swim schools valued at Waterscapes Pools & Spas, FishHawk over $80,000. CDD and Premier Care Pediatrics. “We believe that our efforts are helpDJ Jake Dela Cruz will provide entering make an impact. Pediatric drowning tainment for the evening while attendees deaths in Florida are down from 58 at this play 10 rounds of bingo and enjoy dinner time in 2018 to 38 at the same time for provided by East Coast Pizza and 2019. However, one preventable death is dessert from Heavenly Creations & Liz still too many,” said Cammie Yick, Vice Anthony Nutrition. In addition to bingo, President of Water Smart Tots. there will be a loaded silent auction, 50/50 In addition to providing scholarships, raffle and cash bar. Tickets are $45 for an Water Smart Tots also gives complimenindividual or $320 for a table of eight and tary Preschool Water Safety may be purchased by Presentations, educating over 2,800 chilvisiting www.WaterSmartTots.org.
Center Place Fine who participate will use a Arts and Civic step-by-step instructional Association (Center method to create handPlace) and The made cards. The inside is Community Roundtable left blank for the soldiers present the 12 Annual to write a personal sentiCards For Troops on ment to their families. Saturday, October 5 Rodriguez said, “Join from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at us for a day of fun putting Center Place, located at your crafting skills to 619 Vonderburg Dr. in work.” Brandon. Lunch is provided for Members of the volunteers. This year, community, 16 years organizers are asking for and older, can come a $10 donation at the together to assemble door. thousands of cards for There are many ways servicemen and women Put your crafting skills to good that you can get involved use on Saturday, October 5 and in this community effort. who are currently join others in creating holiday deployed the world Area businesses and cards for deployed service over. No experience is organizations can sponmembers at the 12th Annual Cards For Troops. necessary. This is a free sor donations. You can event for the community. promote your business by providing rafSusan Saunders, a Stampin’ Up fle items such as gift cards, products demonstrator, is once again this year’s and services. The funds from the raffle chair. help to defray the cost of supplies and According to Lisa Rodriguez, marpostage. Additionally, you can donate keting director for Center Place, “Susan food for volunteers. and her lead committee are already hard If you know of a deployed service at work on the planning that goes into member, you can email their complete designing the cards and preparing all the mailing address to Center Place, and a supplies that are needed for the day of package of cards to share with their unit the event.” Rodriquez added, “The 12th will be mailed to them. Please email Annual Cards For Troops is co-sponcenterplacebrandon@yahoo.com or sored by The Community Roundtable roundtable2008@aol.com. and Center Place. The day of the event All contributions are tax deductible. always falls on National Card Day.” If you would like to become a sponOver the years, thousands of cards sor, donate an item or volunteer, please have been created by hundreds of volcontact Center Place at 685-8888 or unteers. The members of the community 661-4350.
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Students Invited To Meet Local Charities At Community Service Forum
Make An Impact By Attending The Impact Celebration Dinner
Local students reading about a charity interested in finding on a piece of paper or out how they can help website,” said Nickerson. their community while Students from 10 working towards a local schools, homecollege scholarship school groups and private are invited to the institutions are invited to Brandon High School the event, and it is open Gymnasium on to people of all ages lookThursday, September ing to find a way to con26, when The tribute to the community. Community School guidance counThe Community Roundtable is Roundtable is hosting selors also attend to hosting its annual Community its annual Fall Service Forum at Brandon High. answer questions about Community Service Forum. Bright Futures requirements. The event is open to residents of all Nickerson explained that the forum ages looking to learn about more than also provides the students’ parents with 25 local nonprofit groups looking for volthe opportunity to not only find out more unteers. about the place where their students are Janine Nickerson, Community spending time volunteering, but to find Roundtable President, began coordinatan organization they want to help theming the event in 2013 as a way to help selves. local charities connect with students Charities in attendance fit into a looking to satisfy community service number of different categories, including requirements for Bright Future military, the arts, environmental and Scholarships. It is now held twice a year range from county-wide to hyperlocal. at local high schools and is typically “We hope that after getting the attended by hundreds of students. opportunity to learn about the different “There are so many great organizagroups, attendees are able to find sometions right here in the Brandon area that thing that ignites their passion for volundon’t have the resources to tell students teering,” said Nickerson. “Something that looking for hours that they need their may follow them through their whole help,” said Nickerson. life.” The charities set up in the school’s The mission of The Community gymnasium during Brandon High’s colRoundtable, founded in 1957, is to get lege night so that students can have the the word out to the Brandon community chance to walk around and learn about about local charities. Visit the organizations from the people who TheCommunityRoundtable.org or call know the most about them. 661-4350. Brandon High School is locat“It is so much more meaningful than ed at 1101 Victoria St.
Mark your calendars This program, for Thursday, October 3 to founded in 1998, proattend the eighth annual motes healthy living and Impact Celebration relationships to teens Fundraising Dinner at The through the Teen Impact Regent. The evening will program, to parents be filled with great food, through the Parent fellowship and fun. This Program and to teachers much-anticipated event and other youth leaders provides the opportunity through classroom edufor individuals, businesscation. es, churches and other Impact's vision is "To organizations to partner in educate, equip, empowimpacting today's teens by er and support students, educating and empowerparents and teachers in annual Impact Celebration ing them to make positive The is a fundraising dinner that will the area of sexual risk life choices and avoid avoidance and healthy feature guest speaker Jason Burtt. Burtt is the CEO and high-risk behaviors. relationships. We serve of Unaltered, a touring Special guest speak- president program reaching youth across the community in multier Jason Burtt is the CEO ple venues, such as pubAmerica. and president of Unaltered (formerly lic and private middle and high schools, known as Silver Ring Thing). Unaltered is churches and community organizations." a faith-based, nationally touring program The nonprofit is looking for table that promotes God's design for speech, hosts and sponsorships. Sponsorship conduct, love, faith and purity and is opportunities are available. For more adopted from 1 Timothy 4:12. This proinformation on sponsorships, table hostgram reaches students through authentic ing and attending the event, contact Bill at testimonies, engaging performances and 600-9446. dynamic worship. The event is being held at The Angie Kagey, Impact's executive Regent, located at 6437 Watson Rd. in director, is excited about the difference Riverview. Fellowship and seating will the Impact program makes in the lives of begin at 6 p.m., and the dinner and proyouth in the community. gram will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is She said, "This summer, through our complimentary. There will be an appeal Teen Impact Summer Staff, we were able for financial support at the end of the to reach over 1,000 students at 31 site evening. locations, including area Boys & Girls To register or sponsor the Impact Clubs, YMCAs, park and recreation cenCelebration, visit whatisimpact.com or ters, churches and other community donate at whatisimpact.com/donate-now. organizations." For more information, call 264-9368.
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Cell Phone Etiquette: Using Your Cell Phone Responsibly: Finding The Mute
By Jasmine Haroun
Mobile media and phones are other platundoubtedly one forms. They of the world’s can even get greatest invenus almost any tions. We coninformation in duct research a matter of using them, we seconds. take and store Yet, with all thousands of of this happenphotos, we ing on this one attend to busidevice, one ness through There is a fine line between using the phone to thing we all them and we call help you rather than having your life depend on it. tend to overBe respectful when using your phone in public. and text our look is cell family and friends. In our hands, we phone etiquette. carry powerful tools that can be used to Here are some mobile phone etichange the quality of a person’s life— quette tips to make sure your phone some for better and some for the does not control your life and you are worse. respectful when using it in public. Smartphones especially have •Do not text or call during a face-tobecome more and more ubiquitous in face conversation. recent years. It is to the point that •Never talk or text while driving. smartphones nowadays have become •Lower your voice when talking on the a necessity more than a tool. For some phone in public; try not to shout. people, cell phones control their lives •Filter your language when talking on instead of the other way around. your phone in public. According to psychologist Dr. Mike •Try to not defer back to your phone Brooks, “Because smartphones reprewhen in uncomfortable situations. sent a gateway to meet our psychologi- Instead, engage and meet the new cal needs, we are typically in a state of people around you. continuous partial attention.” •Turn off your phone in places such as Furthermore, it is shown by the a church, temple or theater. research website, StudyFinds, that on •Do not use your phone at the dinner average, a person will peek at their table. This is a time to talk with your phone at least 300 times a day. Some family. experts believe that smartphones can, •Resist the temptation to constantly and will soon, become an addiction, check your phone. especially for the newer generations. Mobile phones have become a reliGeneration X in particular includes able tool that we use in our everyday the group of people that have never lives. They can help us with almost lived a day knowing what life is like anything. Yet, there is a fine line without a smartphone. Starting as early between using the phone to help you as age 5, some parents will give their rather than having your life depend on child a phone. They grow up relying on it. the phone and cannot handle a day It is because we cannot limit our without one to the point of having withscreen time that we are controlled by drawal symptoms. our devices. There needs to be a balJim Luce, a contributor and writer ance between human interaction and for the Huffington Post, noted, “Some phone interaction. believe that the same technology that Florie Brizel, the founder of Brizel has liberated our world might also Media, included in her interview with imprison us if we don’t seriously examthe Huffington Post, “Of course, techine its effects on us personally and colnology and humanity are not necessarilectively.” ly compatible. One is about an anonyMobile phones have pushed this mous push forward into the unknown. world to develop faster and better than The other is about paying undivided anyone could have imagined. They attention to the individual and the world connect us to people all over the world in front of you. Both are necessary. The in minutes, can save thousands and challenge is figuring out how to use thousands of pictures and documents technology to enhance humanity, not to the cloud and support gaming, social degrade it.”
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Get Ready To Tee Off At Kiwanis Club’s 19th Annual Terrific Kids Golf Tournament
By Taylor Wells
Get ready to drop, which will all tee off for a good have first, second cause as the 19th and third place Annual Terrific Kids prizes. Golf Tournament Presale tickets draws near. for the ball drop will Sponsored by the be up to $10, and Kiwanis Club of the money earned Greater Brandon, from that will go this charity event into the 50/50 ball will fund its Terrific drop. Last year’s Kids program and pot came to its other programs $1,500 with $750 Guests in golf carts getting in the local area, to win. ready to tee off at such as the Key There are seva previous Terrific Kids Golf Tournament. Clubs, K-Kids eral sponsorship Clubs and more. opportunities for the tournament: Kiwanis Terrific Kids is a student recognition Sponsorship for $2,500, Impactful for program where students work with their $1,000, Difference Maker for $750, teachers to establish goals of selfService for $500, Hole Sponsor for $100 improvement in school. ‘Terrific’ stands for and more. Kiwanis is always open to largThoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, er donations and suggestions on how to Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, raise more funds. Inquisitive and Capable. Registration for one person costs The program, held in 24 elementary $100, and a group of four is $350 before schools, promotes character developTuesday, October 1 and $400 afterward. ment, self-esteem and perseverance and All of the funds raised at the event rewards students for good behavior, will be used for local students. Soft spikes being a good student in class, helping and collared shirts are required. teachers and kindness to other students. This year’s Terrific Kids Golf “Most of the time, students get Tournament will be on Thursday, October rewards for being A students or athletic 17 at Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country recognition; we do something a little bit Club, located at 2721 S. Miller Rd. in different. We want to recognize the fact Valrico. Registration on event day begins that they’re just an overall…good characat 10:30 a.m. and the shotgun start is at ter and good integrity,” said Dustie 12:30 p.m. Amatangeli, the tournament director. To register online, get a sponsorship The golf tournament will host several or learn more, visit https://brandonkiwaevents, including longest drive, closest to nis.com/ or contact Dustie Amatangeli at the hole, a raffle and a 50/50 golf ball 294-0645 or golf@brandonkiwanis.com.
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Sailors Bring Home Trophies At Youth Sailing Championship Regatta
By Ray Dupuis
After a sumEveryone putting mer of sailing on the race did a lessons, 16 great job. It was a excited and anxfun atmosphere. I ious youngsters hope to come back ages 7 to 14 next year.” were ready for a Five less challenge, the experienced sailors Joey Meyer competed in the Memorial Youth Pram Fleet. The Sailing Photo courtesy of Katie Gonzalez course was shortChampionship ened for the smallFront row from left, Caroline Post, Will Edmiston, who finished second, Nicholas Regatta on er boats with the Colotta, who took first, Sophie Cameron and August 10. least experienced Kaitlin Post, who came in third. The racers sailors. were among 120 youngsters who particiNicolas Colotta, 9, of Apollo Beach, pated in Youth Sailing classes at TSS took a first place trophy in the Pram races over the summer, which hosts young and Will Edmiston, 9, of Valrico, took secsailors ages 7 to 17. ond place. Five youngsters competed in The regatta, held for many years, is Sunfish Fleet B, the intermediate class. in honor of Joey Meyer, who died in an Mason Jones, 12, of Apollo Beach, accident in 2001. He grew up sailing out took first-place with John Heaps, 14, of of Tampa Sailing Squadron with his parValrico, finishing second. Mason began ents, Bob and Doris Meyer of Valrico. attending Youth Sailing camp when he Each sailor had his or her own boat, was 7. Mason said it was his first regatta either an Optimist Pram or a Sunfish. The and it was “really fun.” race course had minor changes for each Of the 16 competitors, four were girls. division due to experience levels and Three competed in the Pram class for wind conditions. Safety boats operated by beginners. Maddie Ahlgren, 12, who has the sailing instruction crew assured all attended sailing camp since age 7, comsailors remained safe. peted in the advanced division-Sunfish In the Sunfish Fleet A event, Thomas Fleet A. Schuerger, 14, of Viera, on the Space TSS Youth Sailing instructors are cerCoast, captured first in all three races, fol- tified by U.S. Sailing, the national authorilowed closely by Adam Maysles, 13, of ty. Instructors and assistants are also cerApollo Beach. Those two sailors finished tified in CPR, First Aid and boating safety. only one second apart in the second of For more information about Tampa the three races. Sailing Squadron's Youth Sailing proThomas said, “My competitors were gram, call 642-4035 or visit www.tssyvery welcoming. I had a great time. outhsailing.org.
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FishHawk Ranch To Host Annual Car Show At Palmetto Club
By Kate Quesada
Calling all car in the Tampa Bay area,” enthusiasts. said Parvin. “After serving FishHawk Ranch our country, a serious Homeowners’ injury should not stop Association is hostthem from living a full, ing its Sixth Annual rewarding life they Fall Car Show on deserve. This organization Sunday, October 6 also has very little adminat The Palmetto istrative overhead cost, as Club. opposed to many larger The event, nonprofits. This results in which hosted more more dollars going directly than 60 cars last towards our local veterans The annual FishHawk Ranch year, will take place Homeowners’ Association Fall Car in need.” Show will take place on Sunday, from 12 Noon-3 Last year, the raffle October 6 from 12 Noon-3 p.m. p.m. with activities raised more than $600 for for the whole family. the charity. “In addition to Free to spectators, cars of all makes space for cars is limited and models, we will and costs $5 with prereghave DJ Joe istration and $10 day of Ferrante providing show. Three awards will entertainment, a be given out during the food truck and ice event for Best of Show. cream from IC Business sponsors Swirlz,” said Susan are also needed for the Parvin, FishHawk event. Sponsors will Ranch receive promotions of their Homeowners’ association coordinator. businesses and a space at the car show. Residents will also be able to conThe first FishHawk Ranch Sunday tribute to a blood drive and there will be a Market of the season will also take place 50/50 Raffle to benefit Paralyzed on Sunday, October 6 at Park Square, Veterans of America Florida Gulf Coast right across the street from the car show. Chapter. The Sunday Market is held on the first According to Parvin, the Paralyzed Sunday of every month from 9 a.m.-2 Veterans of America (PVA) has been p.m. dedicated to serving special needs miliTo learn more about both events, tary veterans get back on track since its contact Parvin at 657-6629 or inception in 1946. sparvin@fhrhoa.com. The Palmetto Club “Many of our veterans live right here is located at 17004 Dorman Rd. in Lithia.
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Friday Night Lights: Strawberries And Football Highlights Turkey Creek History
By Charles Nelson
its usefulness. Over strong community objections, Turkey Creek was forced to abandon the “strawberry schedule” in 1956-57 and operate on a school schedule that matched all Photo courtesy of author Photo courtesy of Newspaper.com Photo courtesy of Newspaper.com of Hillsborough 1927 School Building listed on the Historical July 1956, Turkey Creek parents oppose the eliminaCoach Bonar urges on Turkey Creek Footballers in County. Many Registry of Hillsborough County. tion of the strawberry schedule. 1952. believed this These coaches school calendar to open in late Spend any time with old-timers in might end Turkey Creek’s football sucunderstood the complex, multi-faceted Spring, ending their terms just before Eastern Hillsborough County’s Turkey cess. lives of their boys as both students and Christmas to ensure sufficient family labor Creek and you are sure to hear stories of The fortunes of the football team durlaborers, sensing that they might be playfor the winter harvest. the historic “strawberry school” and its ing this trying period in Turkey Creek’s ing for something bigger. Following World War II, serious disfamed football teams. history bolstered the community as likely Bliziotes said of his team, “98 percent cussions resurfaced suggesting that Turkey Creek sits squarely in the nothing else could have. The high school of them have done farm work all their “strawberry schools” should be closed for county’s most important agricultural continued to serve Turkey Creek until life…when not on the football field, they’re a variety of economic, educational and region. 1972, though on a “normal” school schedworking on the farm field.” moral reasons. Turkey Creek parents Labor intensive strawberries have ule, and the football team continued its Under Coach Bonar, winning seabeen the dominant winter crop for the last countered that closing these schools crewinning ways in the Tampa Bay sons became the norm, and the winning ated an existential threat to their farms, 120 years. Until well into the mid-twentiConference. The Gobblers went on to win did not stop. From 1950-52, Turkey which would not survive the loss of their eth century, farmers and their children a total of 6 championships until the Creek amassed Florida’s longest undechildren’s labor. There was little middle supplied that labor. From Christmas to Conference folded in 1972. feated streak (to that date) of 26 games. ground. April, farm children were needed in the Today, the 1927 school building, listBonar’s successor, John Bliziotes, Concurrently, while farm families and fields to pick and package the low-lying ed on the Historic Registry of Hillsborough was equally successful in creating anoththe school board battled, a brand-new fruit. Their schooling would have to wait. County, still proudly stands at 5005 S. er streak of 18 winning games in 1955football team arose to energize the high As a result, laboring farm children Turkey Creek Rd. 56. The community, battling for its school’s supporters just as their traditions often found themselves behind in their school’s survival, went football crazy. were being assailed by district educators. school work because of their long Charles Nelson Bio Thousands of fans packed Holmes Turkey Creek’s first football game absences. To alleviate this absentee Charles Nelson holds a MA degree in Stadium on Friday nights in support. was in 1944 in a losing effort at Pinecrest. problem, Turkey Creek School was one History from George Mason University Despite this success and intense and taught as an adjunct instructor at For three years, the Gobblers’ gamely of the very first to adopt a “strawberry” HCC (Dale Mabry). He is also affiliated support from the community, the school played mediocre football, but in 1947, forschool schedule in 1923. Most with Tampa Bay History Center as a board continued to question the viability of tunes turned under the leadership of Hillsborough County schools opened in volunteer docent, researcher and “strawberry schools,” presenting a long list community lecturer, with an emphasis on Coach Herb Bonar (1947-1953) and his July or August, but those in the middle of South Hillsborough County history. of reasons why the schedule had outlived successor, John Bliziotes (1954-1959). the strawberry region adjusted their
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A new senior community choir in Riverview is seeking singers with all levels of singing experience. ‘Joyful Voices’ will hold its first rehearsal on Monday, September 16 at 1:30 p.m. This senior community choir was created for older adults who have a love of music and a desire to sing. “Singing has a way of lifting spirits and stimulating memories,” stated the choir’s music director, Janet Formato. The idea for the senior community choir came as a result of a number of residents at The Bridges who love to sing. Executive Director Donna Steiermann is excited about the choir. “In addition to a number of our residents, we anticipate 20 or so seniors from the Greater Brandon/Riverview area to join us. We especially welcome those with mild cognitive impairment,” explained Steiermann. Studies have proven that singing with others provides benefits, such as managing stress, alleviating pain, increasing happiness and establishing friendships. Sixty-minute rehearsals will be held every Monday starting on September 16 at the Cambridge Clubhouse at The Bridges, located on 11202 Dewhurst Dr. in Riverview. For additional information and to reserve your spot, please call 413-8900.
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Interns Add To Osprey Observer News Team For The Summer
By Jordyn Kalman
Sean Crumpacker Newsome High School
Crumpacker will be entering his senior year at Newsome High School. He is not sure what college he would like to
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in journalism and environmental studies. After her journalism teacher told her about this opportunity, Le Roy wanted to intern at the Osprey Observer because writing has been her passion since she was little. She loves the Osprey Observer because of its focus on the local community and how it brings everyone together. In her time here, she has learned not just about the writing process, but also about the marketing and business side of the newspaper industry. She said she now knows there are a ton of factors that people do not think about when a newspaper is delivered to their door. Le Roy’s favorite part about working for the paper has been interviewing people and hearing first-hand the stories of people in the community. She would like to say to the staff, “Thank you to the entire staff for being so nice and helpful!”
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Elementary has Le Roy He had two surgeries “The intent is to acquired a therapy relieve the pressure on on his back legs dog to be integrated Miller,” she and said. two anterior cruciate inside its classroom ligs. ament (ACL) tears. Julia Delones is Odd Job, a a longtime resident of However, he has mixed black lab, the area mostly has near the junction recovered and is visited the school and continexpressed appreciati uing to positively occasionally for impact on for the the county’s effort, the community. past seven years, but is skeptical as to how “Just to sit and pet said the owner of well the the plan will help a a dog totally reduces dog and physical situation involving human your stress level,” education teacher behavior as Th e intersection at much as a high Everyone, including of S. Nelson, Leslie traffic count. will be improved Miller Road and Lith iaPinecrest the teachers, has used “The extra turn A growing number with a$ 3 5 6 ,0 0 0 upg rade. Wheeler. She has lane will Odd help, but it’s not of people making been teaching at going to fix Valrico their home it because Nelson since 2005 means an increase they block the and would bring in Odd cars traveling on intersection,” Job in during teacher what were once country said Delones, workdays ever since roads, adding up referring to a she got him. to congestion and motoring tech“Who doesn’t nique known as delays for drivers, Solomonwalkin ‘blocking especially during peak g Odd want to have their travel times. Entering an intersectiothe box.’ NelsonElemenJobaround tary. Among the plans n with traffic dog at school with backed up to the them? ” point where Hillsborough County in Eastern Last year, Wheeler said Wheeler. Job to calm to keep traffic mov- cannot clear the intersectio the car decided to train ing is a project Odd Job to be a n, blocking down after a the movement of to improve the therapy dog so intersecother tion of Lithia Pinecrest that he could regularly work rough day. a matter of courtesy, cars, is not only Road and S. with students at it Miller Road, just the school. According “He’s had an according to Florida is against the law north of Blooming to Wheeler, Odd Statute 316 .206 dale Avenue. Job got was very cooperativ effect on Coach Wh eeler 1, which says in part, h as been e during his ther“No driver shall Plans for the project apy training and teach ing Ph ysica everybody in enter an intersection or got it done in four l presented at a marked crosswalk Educationat an open house weeks. this school.” He did everything unless there is sufficient held by Hillsborou Elementary sinNelson the trainer gh ce 2 0 0 5 . County call for space on the asked him to do. other side of the In addition, Wheeler resurfacin Then, with the help intersection or crosswould like to ing existing pavement g and restripof Nelson’s principal start bringing Odd walk to accommo and guidance counJob into assisted date the vehicle…” to create an additional on S. Miller Road selors, he was approved living homes so he can It is a problem that left-turn lane continue to help to visit during from westbound Workman school hours. others inside and outside acknowledges does S. Miller Road to of school. the exist. southbound lanes In the past school “Cars shouldn’t of year, Odd Job be blocking the Road at the T-intersecLithia Pinecrest was used only on intersectio tion. The traffic Fridays and strictly n, but they do,” signal system will she said. reward students’ to be upgraded and The project is part good behavior and pedestrian safety of Hillsborough academics. The kids County’s Capital features will be could either read Improvement Program added. to Odd Job, take him and is estimated out for a walk or to cost $356 ,000. just Relieving congestio relax and enjoy Actual road work petting him. n on S. Miller will take about 6 Road is the desired “He has always 0 to 90 outcome, according days and the project is loved children and to Steffanie Workman expected to be has a great disposition , who is managing completed by August 2020. 14 that to go to waste,” and I didn’t want No road closures are anticipate said Wheeler. d. Next year, the school SPORTS FIELD UPGRADES is hoping to add onto Odd Job’s ..................PG 4 purpose. It would like to incorporat TEEN COURT .................. e him ....................PG 9 the classroom setting even more inside as well as rewardSPORTS CONNECTIO ing students. He N...............PGS 2 8 ‐2 will be 9 dents daily. A blanket visiting the stuCHALKLINES .................. ...................PG 3 2 be sent out across permission slip will the school to allow interaction with READ MORE LOCAL Odd Job. NEWS ONLINE Odd Job has not had the easiest life. PRSTD STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT #2397
Kalman is a sophomore at the University of Florida currently majoring in journalism. She chose this field of study after working on her high school newspaper for two years and then writing for The Alligator, one of the country’s largest student-run newspapers, in college. She loves journalism because it allows her to channel her passion for writing into something positive for the community. Her favorite part about working at the Osprey Observer this summer was collaborating with such a wonderful team and getting the chance to be more involved in the community she grew up in. During her time on staff, she continued to improve her writing and interviewing skills. Kalman would like to say to the staff, “Thank you for making this whole experience so enjoyable. Shout out to Michelle for being awesome and always being there to give me advice and offer to help.”
attend in the future, but he is considering UCF or Old Dominion. Crumpacker said he will most likely major in programming because he makes video games and codes as a hobby but is also considering journalism as a possibility. Crumpacker wanted to intern at the Osprey Observer because he loved the writing and journalism classes he has taken in school, so this was a great way to continue working on his skills over the summer. During his time at the Osprey Observer, Sean has learned about the news writing process, how to conduct interviews and has further improved his communication skills. He also recently moved to FishHawk, so writing for the paper has been a great way to learn about and get involved in the community. Crumpacker wanted to say to the staff, “Thanks to everyone at the office for being so helpful, friendly and responsive. This internship was a great opportunity, both for my own hobby and job experience, and I’m really grateful that I got to get involved with the Osprey Observer.” ECRWSS EDDM
Jordyn Kalman University of Florida
Hailey Le Roy Newsome High School
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Every summer, the Osprey Observer welcomes interns from high schools and colleges into its office to learn the ins and outs of the newspaper industry and gain real-world experience as a reporter. This summer, the Osprey Observer had the pleasure of having five interns, Jordyn Kalman, Sean Crumpacker, Hailey Le Roy, Jasmine Haroun and Nur Suleiman, in their newsroom.
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SouthShore Seafood & Arts Festival – One Event, Combining Food, Fun, Art
As you may well know by October 17 and runs from now, twice each a year, we, Thursday to Sunday, October University of Florida Institute 17-20 and October 24-27. of Food and Agricultural Entries need to be delivered Sciences, Hillsborough to the Hillsborough County County Extension, sponsor Fairgrounds on SR 60 and Recycled Yard Art Contests, 215 Sydney Washer Rd. in one at the Hillsborough Dover, east of Valrico, on County Fair and one at the Saturday, October 12 Florida State Fair. between the hours of 10 a.m. The purpose of the and 4 p.m. or Monday, Recycled Yard Art Contest is October 14 between the to increase environmental hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. awareness and encourage First place award winners reuse/recycling of materials in each category will receive a into yard art. The competition gift basket filled with items to involves two and threehelp you practice Floridadimensional art created from Friendly LandscapingTM prinGet creative for the items that were already used ciples. All of the contest-winRecycled Yard Art for their original purpose. ning entries will be on display Contests. We are looking for at the UF/IFAS Extension entries from all of you with the creative office, located at 5339 CR 579 in Seffner, gene or the desire to give it a try. There and possibly at the Hillsborough County are four categories for entries: adult; high Center in Tampa, for one month after the school, middle school and grade school; contest ends and fair closes. individual; or group submissions. Each Entries must be accompanied by an category has one winner and there is a entry form which includes the participant’s people’s choice winner, which is the crename, address, telephone number, etc. ation that receives the most votes from You can access the entry form at: the public. http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasuPast entries have included many fledu/hillsborough/docs/pdf/Entrytypes of items, from metal to glass, tires Form.pdf to fence posts and CDs to footwear. And the rules are at: Items need to be able to withstand outhttp://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/media/sfylifasufledoor elements, must be ready for installa- du/hillsborough/docs/pdf/Recycled-Yardtion and should weigh less than 40 Art-Rules-.pdf. pounds. For more information, contact Lisa It is time to stop pondering and start Meredith at 744-5519 x54146 or creating your submissions. The MeredithL@hcflgov.net. Thanks for reducHillsborough County Fair starts on ing, reusing, recycling and repeating.
The first-ever combined event, nity an even bigger and better festival,” SouthShore Seafood & Arts Festival, will said Rimes. “It's a lot of work planning be debuting Saturday-Sunday, November these events (seven-nine months 2-3 at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin. This each) and this will allow us to plan our family-friendly one huge event event will and then go bring together back to focusing the tasty on the day-todelights of the day chamber Seafood business.” Festival along There will with arts and be so much to crafts, live do and see and entertainment eat, of course, and so much The first-ever combined event, SouthShore Seafood and the water& Arts Festival, will be debuting Saturday-Sunday, front atmosmore. November 2-3 at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin. “We are phere is an excited to announce that added bonus to this venue. the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce There is a $2 entry fee has decided to merge our spring arts fes- per carload to E.G. Simmons Park. This tival with our fall seafood festival, creating fee is not per person—it is per carload the SouthShore Seafood & Arts Festival,” and goes directly to Hillsborough said Melanie Rimes, president of County Parks and Recreation. the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce. Admission to the festival is $5 per adult “We are bringing the Ruskin Seafood and children under 12 years old are Festival and the Apollo Beach Manatee free. Active military are free with military Festival of the Arts together as one ID. dynamic SouthShore event.” Do not miss out on being part of Previously, the SouthShore Seafood this very first-ever combined event. Festival was the largest festival in The SouthShore Seafood & Arts Hillsborough County, attracting more Festival will be held at E.G. Simmons than 15,000 attendees each year. Now, Park, located at 2401 19th Ave. NW this new combined event is thought to in Ruskin, on Saturday, November draw more than 30,000 guests looking for 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and delicious seafood vendors, amazing on Sunday, November 3 from 10.am. to artists, kids’ activities as well as live musi- 5 p.m. cal entertainment. There will be more For information about the festival, than 150 vendors in this new combined visit www.ruskinseafoodfestival.org, festival. email admin@southshorechamberof“We are excited to bring the commucommerce.org or call 645-1366.
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Inspiring Kids Make A Difference And Pay It Forward To Local Charities Two kids are making a difference in their community this summer with innovative ideas and fundraisers to help local charities. After reading a book about someone who did a service project, Dylan Quesada, age 11, decided he also wanted to help his community. Being already familiar with the Seeds of Hope organization, Quesada wrote a letter to the organizers asking what he could do to help. They Delanie Dennis sitting behind her very own wrote back suggesting that lemonade stand. he collect jars of peanut Similar to Quesada, butter. They gave him a goal of 600 jars Delanie Dennis, age 7, also as that is how many backpacks they fill for read a book that piqued her students weekly. In the time frame of two interest in helping her commumonths, Quesada had collected 677 jars nity. The book, Alex’s of peanut butter and brought them to a Lemonade Stand, is about a Seeds of Hope event that was held on girl who set up a lemonade August 1. stand to help children with cancer. The peanut butter was for the Seeds After reading this story, Dennis immeof Hope's backpack program. At the event, diately asked if she could also start a Quesada gave 250 jars to families who lemonade stand but instead to help anisigned up through the Seeds of Hope mals. She came up with the idea to put Food Bank for school supplies. The rest of the stand in her parent’s cafe, Cafe the jars went to students in the Seeds of Delanie, and even helped build the small Hope Backpack Program that take home stand that is now in place at the restaufood every week. rant. "I feel proud of the community that I Through the end of July, Dennis live in for the fact that everyone was willraised a total of $3,388. Each week, a ing to donate to help my fundraiser. I also special menu is posted on their Facebook feel sympathetic because I got to see that page that was specially crafted for just the kids my age and younger need help in lemonade stand. All of the sales from the many ways, not just the small problems items purchased from that menu then go like misplacing something that us more to the charity of the month. She also sells fortunate people experience,” said silicone bracelets for two dollars each. On Quesada.
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the family then reaches out to that nonprofit to get permission to utilize their images and logos and market them. “I am excited knowing that some animals have been helped that may not have otherwise survived,” noted Dennis. “I also love seeing that raising money makes people at the rescue places smile.” Seeds of Hope is a registered 501(c)3 charitable organization. It provides weekly food distribution Dylan Quesada standing behind about 450 jars of every Thursday from 5 p.m.peanut butter. 7 p.m. at 710 E. the first of the month, Delanie Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, FL. donates some of her own money to Backpacks of Hope is a food program get the donations started. is designed to help provide weekend food Each month, the family will to school children who qualify for free learn about local animal nonprofits school lunch. and sanctuaries. Dennis then And the Mobile Food Pantry offers decides which one she wants to limited weekly food distribution. For more choose for the month. After she chooses, information, visit www.sohopefl.org.
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New Horizons a great supporter Group Homes will of the special hold its 24th annuneeds community al barbeque and for many years. silent auction on Violinist Stephanie Saturday, Simon will also be September 29 performing. The from 11:30 a.m. to entertainment will 2:30 p.m. This is be something you its major annual will not want to fundraiser. miss.” New Horizons This year, the New Horizons Group Homes invites you to its hope is to generis a nonprofit annual barbeque and silent auction. The hope organization operate enough funds is that the funds received will help with the purchase of a minivan. ating three homes to purchase a for 19 developmentally challenged adults, new minivan. The two minivans that are most of whom work in the community or currently in use have over 100,000 miles in various programs. The faith-based on them. They are used to transport resiorganization was started in 1992, with the dents to work, day programs, doctor first home opening in 1999. appointments and all other activities. The barbeque will take place at the If you are unable to attend the barCentral Baptist Christian School gymnasi- beque, please consider sponsoring it to um, located on 402 E. Windhorst Rd. in help us reach this goal. You can send a Brandon. check to New Horizons Group Homes, The meal includes a pulled pork bar109 E. Clay Ave., Brandon, FL 33510 and becue sandwich with mac and cheese, indicate that it is to sponsor the barbeque. baked beans, a beverage and dessert, New Horizons still has some keepand it will be catered by BubbaQue’s. sake ornaments available which will be Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the available at the barbeque and silent door. For information on purchasing tickauction. Ornaments are still available ets, call the New Horizons office at 571and can be found at McAuley Fine 2690 or Brenda Watkins at 653-2466. Jewelry on Oakfield Dr. and at New The silent auction will include a wide Horizons, or call Watkins at 653-2466. variety of items, with something to please All ornaments are $10. every taste and pocketbook. All proceeds Tickets may be purchased from from the auction will go to New Horizons board members, family members and Group Homes. friends and from the New Horizons According to Watkins, “We are fortuoffice. nate to have the Dennis Lee Band perVisit www.newhorizonshomes.org forming again this year. Dennis has been for more information.
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The Florida under one Mothership.” Orchestra is back. The Tampa Bay From Friday to Times Masterworks Sunday, September series opens from 27-29, Music Director September 27-29 with Michael Francis concerts in Tampa, St. opens his fifth season Petersburg and with concerts that Clearwater. Be sure to reflect Tampa Bay in join the free Pre-Concert a melting pot of Conversation one hour Photo courtesy of Jim Lennon music flavored with prior. Kids and teens Cuban pianist Aldo López-Gavilán Latin, European and ages 5-18 get in free takes the piano for one of the most famous concerti of all time, Edvard modern influences. with Classical Kids tickPiano Concerto, on The Florida ets, which are available Returning Cuban Grieg’s Orchestra’s opening weekend of pianist Aldo Lópezin advance. September 27-29. Gavilán—who did a knockout performJust a week later, the Raymond ance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in James Pops series opens with Blue last season—takes the piano for Revolution: Music of The Beatles – A one of the most famous concerti of all Symphonic Experience on Friday to time, Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto. Sunday, October 4-6 in Tampa, St. Pete Used in films and comedy sketches, you and Clearwater. It is a ticket to ride will know it instantly from the opening tim- through the history of The Beatles as told pani roll. through their hits and Grammy-winner Another pop culture favorite on the Jeff Tyzik’s arrangements based on the program is Maurice Ravel’s Bolero. Its original Abbey Road recordings. dramatic crescendo is so maddening and The concert will feature hundreds of so exhilarating, audiences jump to their rare photos from the Beatles Book Photo feet every time. Rounding out the concert Library and a stunning video along with is Beethoven’s Leonore Overture, top vocalists singing hits like Penny Lane, Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and Get Back, Here Comes the Sun and Hey Mothership by 2019 Grammy-winner Jude. Mason Bates. The Florida Orchestra performs regu“As the most-performed young larly at the Straz Center in Tampa, American composer, Grammy-winner Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg and Mason Bates is a Beethoven of today,” Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Tickets said Maestro Francis. “This piece is perfor the Masterworks and Pops concerts fect for the opening concert because it start at $18, plus fees. Visit symbolizes all cultures coming together FloridaOrchestra.org.
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as these words and expressions of love blessed me and my family so much over the years.” She added, “The purpose of this book is for me to leave a memoir for my daughters, husband, family, friends and anyone that can enjoy this book of love.” Speirs also shared fond memories of her mother and even included her Local resident Paulette Speirs recently published a book mother's lace vintage tableof her family’s favorite table blessings. cloth as the background for the covers within the book. An early memory that so many of Many of the blessings and prayers us share growing up in a Christian highlight her childhood and celebrate home is saying grace at the dinner holidays, family gatherings and home table. Nearly 50 years ago, Paulette life. They also express the love she has Speirs fell in love with the Lord’s table shared with her husband for so many blessings and they became her expresyears. sion of love, giving thanks and inspiraOne of the blessings, titled Love of tion. Christmas, reads, "trusting in him, folNow married for over 47 years with lowing him, living for him day by day, a family of her own, Speirs has turned caring for others in all we do…Thanking her family’s favorite table blessings into and praising his name for the blessings a book. of his abundant love. The Perfect Gift of After much encouragement and All!" moral support from her family, in 2018, A Little Book of Simple Blessings is Speirs began her journey of over six available at The Green Boutique in months to write, gather pictures and Bloomingdale, at Southern Hospitality complete her first book. Rightly titled A Little Book of Simple in Plant City and directly from Speirs, who can be reached by phone at 956Blessings, the book is a 60-page memoir of prayers, table blessings, seasonal 5770 or by email blessings, poetry and pictures spanning at pspeirs67@gmail.com. Come visit her at her next book signseveral decades. ing, Saturday, September 28 from 10 Speirs said, “I felt inspired by the a.m.-1 p.m. at Southern Hospitality. Lord Jesus Christ to compile this book
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Space enthusiasts the same time. The around the country celeexperiment will return to brated the 50th anniverEarth on a Dragon sary of the first moon spacecraft which will landing over the sumsplash down off the mer, around the same coast of California and time as a group of will be returned to the Randall Middle School students within 24 to 60 students saw some of hours of landing. their own scientific The cost to fund dreams come true. Four the experiment and its seventh and eighth trip in the space station grade members of is approximately Randall’s competitive $25,000, and Vaughn Student Spaceflight and the team worked Experiments Program with numerous local (SSEP) team had their sponsors, including A group of Randall Middle School Suncoast Credit Union, project selected to be students were selected to have sent to the International McDonald’s Caspers their experiment sent to the Space Station (ISS) International Space Station over Company, United the summer. where astronauts conSkates of America and ducted numerous steps to help the young Affiliated Rinks, Tampa Bay STEM scientists with their research. Network and Dr. Jennifer Conde with The Mung Bean Project, created by Comprehensive Center for Dermatology, Riana Basista, Payton Hardy, Sydney to make their dream a reality. Jacobson and Alexander January, was The SSEP was created almost 10 one of 3,683 projects submitted as part of years ago by the National Center for SSEP Mission 13 to the ISS, where it Earth and Space Science Education to passed through a rigorous protocol offer students the ability to design and process and was chosen to launch from propose real experiments and to inspire Kennedy Space Center in July. and engage America's next generation of “This was a life-changing experience scientists and engineers. for these students,” said Mary Vaughn, Two other projects from Randall were the group’s facilitator who also teaches chosen as honorable mention finalists this science at Randall. “The selection year, and Vaughn is making the opportuprocess is very competitive and the stunity to form teams and submit proposals dents learned a lot at every step.” to the program open to all students in According to Vaughn, the students grades five to 12 in Hillsborough County developed their project to find out if mung schools. beans, which are high in nutrients such The Student Spaceflight Experiments as vitamins K, B2, B9, B6, C and B1 thiProgram (or SSEP) is a program of the amine, can be grown in space as a National Center for Earth and Space source of food for astronauts. Science Education (NCESSE) in the U.S. “The beans can also be eaten raw, and the Arthur C. Clark Institute for Space which the students proposed meant that Education internationally. It is enabled the astronauts will need to take less supthrough a strategic partnership with plies into space,” she said. DreamUp PBD and NanoRacks LLC, While at the space station, astronauts which are working with NASA under a initiated on the experiment, which offered Space Act Agreement as part of the utithree different conditions for mung bean lization of the International Space Station growth. The students conducted the as a National Laboratory. Visit same experiment in their classroom at ssep.ncesse.org.
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Former Valrico Resident Is 2020 Florida State Teacher Of The Year
Mathnasium Keeps Students’ Brains Active With Robotics & Coding Program
Dr. Dakeyan resentatives from the Graham has another Florida Department of title to add to his Education in panels and name this month. one-on-one meetings durGraham, who spent ing the final interviews. many years in the A student at Lithia Valrico area attending Springs Elementary for local schools, was third through fifth grade, selected as the 2020 Graham also attended Florida State Teacher Burns and Rodgers of the Year at an Middle Schools and gradawards ceremony in uated from King High Orlando in late July. School, where he will The event was return to teaching after Dr. Dakeyan Graham, who attended Valrico-area elementary taking a year of leave to the end of a long and middle schools, was named road for Graham, a fulfill his role as Teacher the 2020 Florida State Teacher of band, orchestra and of the Year. He also the Year last month. music theory teacher at King High School received his bachelor's and master's who found out that he was nominated for degrees in music education from the Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year University of Florida and PhD from the in December, an honor that he won in University of South Florida, but credits his January. success to the foundation he received at Florida’s 74 school districts sent their local area schools. winners to the State Teacher of the Year “If it weren’t for Hillsborough County Program committee and five finalists were Public Schools, I wouldn’t be where I am chosen based on their student gains, today,” he said. “That education, that community involvement, teacher leaderfoundation, that learning, that passion for ship and instructional practices. education and passion to remain a stuGraham, whose parents still live in dent of life all came from my journey the Bloomingdale home where he grew through Hillsborough County.” up, was honored to have been chosen as In his new role as Teacher of the one of the finalists and even more honYear, Graham will travel the state, speakored by being named the Christa ing at schools and with legislators about McAuliffe Ambassador for Education, the the needs of his profession. statewide Teacher of the Year. “My biggest goal for the year is to “I was able to learn so much through promote a greater understanding of colthe process and had the honor of meetlective equity and the importance of working and getting to know an amazing ing for students and teachers,” said group of educators and legislators,” said Graham. For more info, visit www.floriGraham, who spent time with many repdateacherslead.org.
Mathnasium imaginations. of Brandon is This included usually a space abilities such as reserved exclufollowing a line sively for math of tape on the tutoring, but this floor or defendsummer, students ing itself with had the opportu(fake) lasers. nity to enter a Last sumworld of robotics mer, and coding. Mathnasium of These activiBrandon hosted ties were part of a a STEM camp, Students use the Lego Mindstorms robotics camp in which each coding program to give the robots different tasks. that took place day focused on Monday through Thursday multiple times a different topic: science, technology, this summer. It was attended by elemenengineering or math. This summer comtary and middle school-aged kids who bined all of those topics into this activity. were able to expand skills like teamwork Engineering and science were necessary and problem-solving through working to build the robots in a way that would together on projects. allow them to perform the activities the Although summer is a time for a students wanted to code, and the coding break from school, that does not mean it itself required technology and math to has to be a break from learning. There make the robot carry out a specific task. are many benefits to keeping students’ For some weeks of the camp, brains active year-round. Mathnasium partnered with AR “It is not necessarily what they are Workshops, which is right next door. A learning, it’s that they are going through portion of the time was spent doing the process of learning. The brain needs woodworking projects in the workshop, to be exercised, just like any other mussuch as making a chessboard. cle,” said Ian Allen, a longtime employee During the school year, Mathnasium of Mathnasium and the director of the offers math tutoring for elementary camp. through high school-aged students. For each camp, the students built Instructors are equipped to help with any and coded a different Lego Mindstorms topic, as well as SAT and ACT prep. To robot. This allowed kids to attend more find out more about Mathnasium prothan one camp and have a new experigrams, call 655-6284 or visit at 1048 ence each time. The robots varied from Bloomingdale Ave. To learn more about remote-controlled cars to rovers and the crafts and services offered at AR could be coded to the extent of the kids’ Workshops, call 775-7109.
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New FishHawk Talons Youth Shooting Team Represented At USAYESS National Tournament
The intermediate middle school squad took second place in all four shooting events.
The 2019 FishHawk Talons Shooting Team practices at FishHawk Sporting Clays.
The FishHawk Talons are a newly expanding youth shooting team out of the FishHawk Sporting Clays facility that has certified instructors teaching students ranging from fifth graders to college-age how to shoot sporting clay targets both recreationally and competitively. The team recently competed for the first time in the National USA Youth Education in Shooting Sports (USAYESS) National Junior Clay Target Championships at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. Held at the end of June, the tournament consisted of three days of shooting trap, skeet, 5-stand and sporting clays. Overall, 13 kids from the Talons competed in nationals. The intermediate middle school squad shooters included Andrew Ball, AJ Hagan, The Talons are currently seeking new students Mackenzie Nolte, Trevor Hinton and interested in the youth program. Holden Pollock. They placed second Groups are broken up into squads in all four of their shooting events as a of five students. Each squad has an team. Mackenzie Nolte placed third in instructor, and they shoot around 50an individual qualifying event. 100 clays to get into a routine of gun The season will start up again the safety and breaking targets, as well as weekend after Labor Day. They pracgetting familiar with how to shoot a shottice every other Sunday at 2 p.m. at gun. The Talons are currently seeking the FishHawk Sporting Clays facility, new students. Potential students who located at 13505 Hobson Simmons Rd. might be interested can come to any in Lithia.
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Bloomingdale Softball Names Former Player Leah Pemberton Next Head Coach
Pemberton played college softball for the Florida Southern Mocs.
Leah Pemberton was named the new head coach of the Bloomingdale High School softball team on July 24. There was an opening after Head Coach Mark Braddy retired in June after five seasons at the helm. Pemberton had a very successful career as a player, playing infield for Bloomingdale from 2009-2012 and going on to play college softball for Florida Southern College from 20132017. She was one of the team cap-
Pemberton tags the runner for the out.
tains for her senior season at Bloomingdale, hitting .301 with 22 hits, 14 runs scored and nine RBIs. “It means so much to me just getting the opportunity to go back to Bloomingdale,” said Pemberton. “It changed my life as a player. I had some of the best times at Bloomingdale with all the girls on the team as well as the coaches, so being able to have the opportunity to go back and give these girls the same opportunity that I had in high school just
Pemberton takes over as head coach for Bloomingdale softball after Mark Braddy retired in June.
means everything.” Pemberton was an assistant coach for Braddy for the last two seasons. She was coached by him since she was about 10 and considers him one of her mentors. “He has such passion for the game, as well as the girls, so just being able to not only have seen it as a player, but also being able to coach alongside him is definitely something I’ll take with me.” “She's been preparing for this for a while,” said Braddy. “I remember her as a player, she was always the vocal player, the coach on the field during games or practice, helping others all the time. It's a natural evolution for her, and I know she will do well.” Pemberton wants her team to have love and passion for the game and to just leave it all out on the field. Expectations are high this season for a team that won its first district champi-
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Bier Fest Pours Out This Month At Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay
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Fitness And Faith In FishHawk
By Amanda Boston
Seven years ago, cutter, one-size-fits-all Josh Martin threw in the approach." towel on his comfortable, Martin and his corporate job for a coaches work in a CrossFit gym. With a variety of ways to background in health and meet clients’ health fitness, Martin had goals depending on always fantasized about their needs and preferowning a gym. His dream ences. Some clients became a reality when he prefer one-on-one and his wife, Mandy, training; others like stepped out in faith. small group training; "Many people, when some are more intermaking the jump into ested in nutrition; and entrepreneurship, think its others desire a combisink or swim," explained nation of methods. Pictured is Josh Martin, the Martin. "For me, with a The gym also offers owner of CrossFit For Glory. wife that was seven children and teen promonths pregnant, it was always 'swim.' grams that pair fitness with fun. There was no option to sink. The grace For a second consecutive year, of God was definitely on us at that time, CrossFit For Glory is hosting Gauntlet and still is today." For Glory II, a competition where twoMartin's gym, or as CrossFitters person teams compete in an assortment refer to it, "box," is called CrossFit For of challenges. The fundraising event Glory and is located in FishHawk. As its takes place on Saturday, September 14. name and logo imply, CrossFit For It raises money and awareness for Glory is a faith-based business and Shatterproof, a national nonprofit helpoperates with the core values of gratiing families who have been affected by tude, integrity, joy, compassion, grit and the devastation of addiction. faith. "We want people to lead happy and From the music played to the type healthy lives," said Martin. "We want to of language used within its walls, see folks thriving, not just surviving. CrossFit For Glory strives to glorify God Taking that first step can be scary, and and demonstrate His love. More inforwe get that. So, when folks are ready, mation on how Martin integrates these we're happy to be the smiling face when values into his business can be found they walk through our door." online at https://www.youtube.com/. CrossFit For Glory is located at Martin's goal is to make health and fit16627 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia. For ness fun and accessible for his clients more information, visit www.crossfitforso that it becomes a lifestyle. He also glory.com or on social media search said he does not prescribe to a "cookie@crossfitforglory.
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New Terminal Site Considered For Possible Commuter Ferry Service
Two Locations For Bait & Tackle Are Great Catch For Fishing Supplies
town hall meeting in Brandon. As presented at the meeting, the price to Hillsborough County for implementing the ferry commuter service is expected to be about $38 million in capital costs, including the purchase of boats and infrastructure construction. Advocates suggest using money from the BP oil spill settlement, county transportation tax dollars and funding available from the Florida Department of Hillsborough County Commissioners (from left): Transportation to pay for it. Pat Kemp, Kimberly Overman and Mariella Smith A partnership between the update residents on a proposed ferry service operator of the existing Cross Bay between SouthShore and MacDill AFB. Providing more transportation options Ferry seasonal service between Tampa to link major job, residential and entertain- and St. Petersburg, HMS Ferries, Inc. ment hubs is a topic that comes up and South Swell Development Group, among politicians and civic groups when LLC would cover operating costs of about charting a course for fast-growing regions $100 million for 20 years. like Hillsborough County’s SouthShore Commuters between the SouthShore area. area and MacDill AFB could make the A commuter ferry service connecting journey in 15 minutes, as compared to South Hillsborough County’s large milithe current average of about 45 minutes tary-related population of service memand longer during peak travel times. Each bers and civilian workers with MacDill Air ferry would carry 150 passengers per trip. Force Base has been under consideraSupporters say the service could be tion for several years but has been expanded to operate during off-peak impeded by funding and environmental commuting hours and on weekends. concerns. Increasing transportation options in An offer by phosphate producer southeast Hillsborough County appeals to Mosaic of land at its Big Bend Marine Wimauma resident Fran Bodman, one of Terminal just north of Big Bend Rd. at ‘lita few dozen attendees at the meeting. tle to no cost,’ according to Hillsborough “Wimauma and the whole area County Commissioner Pat Kemp, may needs this so people have more access help the project get under way. to jobs,” she said. Kemp, along with Hillsborough According to the ferry plan, which County Commissioners Mariella Smith needs approval by the Board of County and Kimberly Overman, provided an Commissioners, the service would begin update about the ferry plans during a in 2022.
JC Kruczewski Freshwater bait like has always loved worms and shiners to fish, and when are also available. he saw a need in Kruczewski the Apollo Beach opened up his second area for a Bait and location about one Tackle shop, he year ago—Gibsonton opened one in Bait and Tackle. Now October 2016. that the Williams Park “There is boat ramp has water all around reopened, he and the closest encourages everybait and tackle one to visit. shop was in "I am grateful Ruskin or to the people who Jennifer Menard shows off her catch, which she made using her supplies from come to get their bait Gibsonton,” he the Apollo Beach Bait and Tack Shop. explained. and tackle from us. I Both that store and the Gibsonton Bait Kruczewski and Tackle have everything you need for look forward to being a great fishing experience chose the Apollo here for a long time to Beach location because it is near the help them to have great days of fishmarinas, boat ramps and numerous fishing," commented Kruczewski. "Believe it ing groups. or not, there are still people who come in Everything that a fisherman needs to and say they didn't know we were here." have for a great day on the water can be "We can better meet the needs of the found there. community. We now carry a larger selecKruczewski said, "With our merchantion of rods and reels, marine batteries dise, you can catch what you want." and tackle galore,” said Kruczewski. Kruczewski started with 750 sq. ft. Bait and Tackle of Apollo Beach is and only one tank for bait. located at 6040 U.S. Hwy. 41 N. in Apollo “The response of the community was Beach and Bait and Gibsonton Bait & greater than we ever expected,” he said. Tackle is located at 9851 US 41 S. The Apollo Beach shop has now The hours are Monday to Saturday expanded to 1,500 sq. ft., four fish tanks from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays from 6 full of bait and three freezers full of bait. a.m.-6 p.m. It is also open every day, You will find live and frozen bait, tackle, including holidays. fishing apparel, rods and reels, marine Bait can be reserved at either locabatteries and more. Small, medium and tion the day before just by calling. Call large shrimp; greenbacks; pinfish; and 296-7735 for the Apollo Beach location grunts are all bait that is carried. and 513-3823 for the Gibsonton shop.
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With Arts & Entertainment Editor Kathy L. Collins
2019 Hillsborough County Fair Fine Arts Show Issues A Call To Residents To Enter Artwork
Area Photographers Can Enter County Fair Photography/Mixed Media Competition
Residents of Do so by Monday, Hillsborough October 7 and you County, young and will receive one free old, who have a admission ticket to flair for artistic crethe fair (per person, ativity are encournot per entry). aged to submit Completed forms entries for the can be mailed to 2019 Hillsborough Hillsborough County County Fine Arts Fair, Visual Arts, P.O. Show. The fair Box 100, Sydney, FL runs from 33587. All entries Thursday, October must be hand deliv17 and 24 through ered to the fairSunday, October grounds on Friday, 20 and 27. This October 11 from 4 to year's theme is 8 p.m.; Saturday, Join other area residents like Lily Chavez ‘Let The Good (L) and Madison Chavez (R) and enter October 12 from 10 artwork in the 2019 Hillsborough County a.m. to 4 p.m.; or Times Grow.’ The Fair Fine Art Show. Hillsborough Monday, October 14 County Fair is located at 215 Sydney from 2 to 6 p.m. Washer Rd. in Dover. The Hillsborough County Fair Fine Fine art entries must be original Arts Show is a great way to share your and not more than two years old. creativity with the community whether There is no fee to enter, but there are you are young, old, experienced or strict rules that must be followed. You inexperienced in creating art. can download the entry fee and review Jason Chavez of Riverview is the the rules at www.hillsboroughcountyfather of Lily, now in third grade, and fair.com. Madison, now in first grade. Chavez’s There are four divisions: elemenchildren attend the Winthrop Arts Art tary (first to fifth grade), middle (sixth Factory. Last year, both girls entered to eighth grade), high school and paintings into the fair’s Fine Arts Show. adults 18 and older. There are four Chavez said, “This was a great mediums for fine arts: oil, acrylic, experience for the girls. They both got watercolor and mixed media. You may to see their paintings exhibited in a enter up to three pieces. gallery-style setting. It was really fun The judges are qualified to judge for us to visit the fair as a family and visual arts. Awards are given based on see their artwork on display.” theme, design, composition, mastery So, let your creativity shine and of medium, technique and presentahave fun creating art. You may just be tion. one of the lucky winners. You can preregister your entry by For more information, please visit visiting www.hillsborough.fairwire.com. www.hillsboroughcountyfair.com.
Residents of 11"x14". Mixed Hillsborough media/photograCounty who like to phy must contain take photographs two or more are invited to submedia in addition mit entries for the to photography. 2019 Hillsborough The entry must County Fair be framed and Photography/Mixed ready to hang Media Photography using screw eyes Competition. The and wire only. Residents who like to take photographs have Hillsborough Brenda the chance to showcase their work and win County Fair will Anderson is the prizes by entering the 2019 Hillsborough take place from chair of the County Fair Photography/Mixed Media Photography Competition. Thursday, October 17 and 24 through Sunday, October 20 Photography/Mixed Media Photography and 27. The fair is located at 215 Sydney Show. Anderson said, "This show is a Washer Rd. in Dover. great way to have your photographs Both youth (elementary, middle and exhibited. They will be seen by thouhigh school) and adults 18 and older can sands, and if you win, you could be feaenter. Participants can enter two pieces tured in the newspaper.” per class in photography (black and Judging is based on visual impact, white, color and digital). Only one piece composition, quality and appeal. can be entered in photography/mixed Photographs taken with film and media. There is no fee to enter. processed in a darkroom will be judged Entry forms can be downloaded by on proper contrast and light control. No visiting www.hillsboroughcountyfair.com. software may be used to enhance photoYou can preregister your entry by visiting graphs except to remove red eyes and to www.hillsborough.fairwire.com. Do so by crop. Monday, October 7 and you will receive All entrants must verify that all photoone free admission ticket to the fair (per graphs were taken and all work was person not per entry). done within the last 12 months. Completed forms can be mailed to Prizes will be awarded for youth and Hillsborough County Fair, Visual Arts, adults in each category. The Hillsborough P.O. Box 100, Sydney, FL 33587. All County Fair Photography/Mixed Media entries must be hand delivered to the Photography Competition is a great one fairgrounds on Friday, October 11 from 4 for anyone who likes to take photographs to 8 p.m.; Saturday, October 12 from 10 regardless of age and skill level. a.m. to 4 p.m.; or Monday, October 14 For more information on the specific from 2 to 6 p.m. rules regarding the size and mounting Photographs must be 8"x10" and and specifications for each category, must be matted on single weight white please visit mat board. The finished size must be www.hillsboroughcountyfair.com.
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Dr. Robert Lutz before they were ever has turned his pasinjured to begin with.” sion for helping othMotion Chirotherapy ers into action when prides itself on the highhe opened Motion quality rehab it can proChirotherapy in vide for making sure August 2018 in sport's injuries are taken FishHawk. He knew care of as fast and effeche wanted to help tively as possible. The deliver the best chipractice spends one on ropractic care to the one time with the doctor Dr. Robert Lutz and Dr. Morgan Price help patients feel their best community. for the full 30 minutes with through various chiropractic services the patient. In addition, “I saw a need at Motion Chirotherapy in FishHawk. in this community Motion Chirotherapy loves for what I'm able to provide,” said Dr. to give back to the community to show its Lutz. “Getting to meet and impact so ongoing support and gratitude to its many wonderful people in this community patients. that has welcomed me with open-arms “We love to give back to our commufor the past year.” Dr. Lutz focuses on the nity and one of the ways we do is by wholeness of the client, including young always offering $10 sports physicals for athletes that are prone to injuries. the local high schools and middle “We have some real powerhouse schools,” said Dr. Lutz. “We have actually high schools in Hillsborough with highpartnered with Newsome High School performance young athletes that need a and we donate 100 percent of the funds trained professional to work with them to back to the Newsome athletic boosters.” not only keep them safe and un-injured, Motion Chirotherapy will work with but also make sure that they're meeting patients, from young to old, to be as flexiall of their performance expectations for ble as possible to make sure that the the season and beyond.” patient is provided a treatment that works Starting with many of the hurt high with their needs. school athletes that come into the office, “Much of what we do is patient eduDr. Lutz, along with Dr. Morgan Price, not cation on how to self-treat out of the only focus relieving athletes of the pain office, so 70 percent of our treatment can quickly, but also re-train biomechanics to be done autonomously at home, and you prevent future injury, whether it be their can just use us for periodic guidance,” pitch, running form, squats or dead lifts. said Dr. Lutz. “It's always heartwarming to take that Motion Chirotherapy is located at athlete to the next level, where now 16765 Fishhawk Blvd. in Lithia. Visit they're out of pain, but also able to pitch www.motionchirotherapy.com or call 793faster, squat heavier, etc, than they were 7791.
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The Pink Divas And River’s Edge Team Up To Raise Funds For Making Strides Tampa Bay
Join Giant Goat Yoga Session At Keel & Curley To Benefit Fight Against Trafficking
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer. The American Cancer Society depends on Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events to raise awareness and funds to save lives from breast cancer and Making Strides The Pink Divas formed in 2011 and began raising money events can't happen withfor Making Strides Tampa. Its 3rd Annual Poker Run will out volunteers like The Pink be held on Saturday, Oct. 12th at River’s Edge. Divas. Bras For A Cause Jackie Glasgo is a local Brandon Annual Poker Run is in its third year and realtor who lives by the saying “Live, love The Pink Divas are thrilled to see it grow and laugh often as tomorrow isn't prombigger each year. “All the money our ised.” She lives by this saying because she has lost friends and her grandmother team raises go directly to Making Strides Tampa and stays in Hillsborough County to breast cancer. “My Grandmother to help our local breast cancer survivors passed away from breast cancer when I was 10 years-old and I really didn’t under- with multiple things from road, Hope Lodge and so much more,” Glasgo said. stand much about this horrible disease Bras For A Cause Third Annual called breast cancer,” Glasgo said. “Then Poker Run will be held on Saturday, in 2011, a close friend in her early 40's October 12 at River’s Edge Bar and Grill was diagnosed. That was the year in Gibsonton. Registration for the poker Making Strides had their huge campaign run begins at 10:30 a.m. and the poke ‘Put your Pink Bra On’ and with that we had our first Pink Bra Party and made our run begins at 11:30 a.m. “Our 2019 Sponsors this year’s River’s Edge, Born Bras for the Walk Day. Five wives, mothto Ride Magazine, All Steel, Brad ers and best friends supporting our friend Souders Law, Black Sheep Towing, EXP and the cause.” Realty and Amerifirst Mortgage.” Glasgo and her friends formed The Register at www.eventbrite.com or Pink Divas in 2011 and began raising contact Glasgo at 373-2744. Visit money for Making Strides Tampa. “Here we are eight years later honoring our own www.facebook.com/PinkPowerDivas. To learn more about Making Strides Against team of survivors and supporting our Breast Cancer, visit www.secure.acsevfighters who are still battling through this ents.org. River’s Edge Bar and Grill is horrible disease.” located at 6226 Ohio Ave. in Gibsonton. The American Cancer Society
Goat yoga is going after this about to be taken to record. The amount the next level with of people, number of this world-recordgoats and amount of beating event. poses that everyone On Saturday, must do at the same September 14, time are just a few. A Grady Goat veterinarian must Foundation is going also be there, as well for the gold with its as spotters and attempt at beating counters. the current world This giant yoga record for largest session will not just goat yoga class, have around 100 “…because it’s there The normal goat yoga sessions at Grady goats, though. and it’s there to There will be many Goat Farm typically take place on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. break,” said the vendors out there, Grady Goat Foundation founder, Debbie food, drinks, a land rover obstacle Canton. course and live music directly after the It will be taking place at Keel & world record attempt. Curley Winery in Plant City with only 400 “It’s going to be a really fun event.” spots available. Each ticket is $55. Surprisingly, this will not be the first Currently, there are over 1,000 people time someone has sought after this interested in the event on Facebook. record. Arizona Goat Yoga had a turnout All the money earned during the ses- of 351 people and 84 goats. The event sion will go directly to the Grady Goat was held at Arizona’s Mesa Foundation. Amphitheatre, which was donated to According to its website, the foundathem by the City of Mesa. It worked on tion was inspired by a goat born on its this project for two years until it was ranch named Grady, who was brought finally able to pull it off and achieve the into the world with multiple disabilities. world record status. Grady motivated Canton to support chilThe event will be held at Grady dren facing adversity with all the profits Goat Farm on 12551 Franklin Rd. in from the foundation’s yoga sessions, Thonotosassa. For more information which normally take place every Saturday and to get tickets and be a part of a and Sunday. world record, visit the Goat Yoga World Specifically for this event, the money Record & Artisan Festival Eventbrite earned will go towards the fight against page at www.eventbrite.com/e/goathuman trafficking. yoga-world-record-artisan-festival-tickThere are many rules to abide while ets-52271093247.
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Students Benefit From David Weekley Homes School Supplies Drive
Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Sunrise Homes’ New Lake Toscana Development
David Weekley Homes, the nation’s largest privately held Greater builder, hosted its fifth Riverview Chamber annual, companywide of Commerce School Supplies Drive (GRCC) members in 18 cities across the celebrated the grand country. Locally, school opening of Sunrise A ribbon-cutting was recently held for Sunrise Homes' FishHawk resident Melanie David Weekley team members donated school supplies were collected new Lake Toscana development in Wimauma. Homes’ new Lake Brockmeier-Jordy recently joined the supplies to Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. for the Boys & Girls Toscana developteam at the Living for Logan Brockmeier-Jordy came about after the Clubs of Tampa Bay, Foundation as its community outment on July 30. Members enjoyed has a BA degree in child development, reach coordinator for the Tampa Bay which offers a safe and Scherer family, walking through the new, spacious a Master's degree in mental health area. Riverview residents at positive environment for model home and dreaming of what counseling and an educational specialthe time, lost their nine-year-old son, area youth to spend time outside of could be. Light refreshments were ists degree from Florida State Logan, in a traffic accident on I-75 school and provides opportunities for served while attendees enjoyed the University. She founded her own noncaused by a driver who was using his them to learn new skills to help them scenery. profit, Operation Lotus, after the death phone and not paying attention to the succeed. Lake Toscana is located at 5333 of her husband in 2012 and has road. “We are extremely grateful to Lake Venice Dr. in Wimauma. Visit helped more than 100 local families “It was through this tragedy that David Weekley Homes for the donahttps://laketoscana.com or call 536facing crisis situations over the last six they established the Living for Logan tion of school supplies and the mone7568. years. Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) tary donation to purchase supplies for “My career goals and focus are nonprofit organization on a quest to Smart Girls and Passport to FishHawk Resident Joins Living completely different after the loss of honor Logan—and all others lost Manhood,” said Alison Fraga, chief For Logan my husband,” said Brockmeier-Jordy. through this deadly epidemic—while development officer for Boys & Girls The Living for Logan Foundation, “I knew when it was time to go back to fighting for justice and eliminating disClubs of Tampa Bay. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization work I would want a career that made tracted driving through education, legApproximately $3,000 in supplies working to bring awareness to the my soul sing. Not just a job, but a purislation and changing the hearts, were collected from the local commudangers of distracted driving, has a pose. When this presented itself, I minds and habits of drivers everynity during the drive and $5,000 was new community outreach coordinator knew it was perfect; that it wasn’t just where,” said Brockmeier-Jordy. donated from the David Weekley for the Tampa Bay area. FishHawk about the job, but changing the world To learn more about the Living for Homes CARE Fund. The Boys & Girls resident Melanie Brockmeier-Jordy for all of us, making the roads a safer Logan Foundation, visit Clubs of Tampa Bay’s school supply recently joined the team with the goal place for all of us. All while honoring Livingforlogan.org or email info@livingdrive provided more than 2,000 stuof using her extensive background to the life of a very special boy.” forlogan.org. help a cause close to her heart. The Living for Logan Foundation
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Boasting five offices, four dedicated desks and countless other By Michelle Colesanti shared workspace tion needed during any major conopportunities, struction project. Tropical Escapes CoWork Landing is likes to be considered a local swimexcited to be at the ming pool boutique providing more forefront of the conquality, less volume. tinued growth in the Hours are Monday to Friday from Brandon area. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m.-5 Shannon Carlton p.m. and it is closed on Sunday. For started CoWork more information, call 474-2500 or visit Landing because she www.TropicalEscapesFL.com. Shannon Carlton celebrates three firmly believes that years at CoWork Landing. small businesses are Etoile Dancewear Opens To Serve changing our community and the Local Dance Community CoWork Landing Brandon world. She wanted to be a part of that Business owner by giving local small business a flexible Celebrates Three Years Colin Claypool knew and affordable way to have an ‘office.’ Coworking is picking that location was key CoWork Landing offers flexible, up momentum in recent when he opened his convenient and professional work enviyears with the dawn of the second store, Etoile ronment that encourages productivity, freelancer, remote worker Dancewear, located at necessary separation and balance and the popularity of the 1528 E. Bloomingdale between work and life that many peoentrepreneur. Businesses Ave. in Valrico. Etoile ple require and positive social interacare starting up at a rapid Dancewear is the only tion. pace, and because of that dancewear store servTo celebrate its third year, CoWork they need someplace to ing the area. Landing is hosting an ‘ask-the-expert’ work. CoWork Landing The store offers week with free coworking from Monday brings all the resources leotards, tights, dance to Friday, September 9-13. Starting at that you and your other and ballroom shoes 9 a.m. each morning, experts will share colleagues have to offer and accessories for the 30 minutes of training followed by a into one cohesive workwhole dancer, as well day of coworking and answering your space. It is an effective Colin Claypool is the owner of as fitness, yoga and questions. Topics covered will be 2020 Etoile Dancewear, which recently and powerful small busiactive wear accesopened at 1528 E. Bloomingdale Marketing Trends, Profit First training, ness resource. Ave. in Valrico and serves as the sories for all ages. HR Department of One, the use of Studies show that only dancewear store in the area. Merchandise is sold at content writing to bring value to your approximately 55 percent suggested retail prices to offer cusclients and how to start your business of people who cowork feel more a part tomers fair pricing with an available the right way with a business attorney. of their community and 80 percent are rewards program where every dollar Call Carlton at 924-4679. Visit happier since joining a coworking spent earns rewards toward future purwww.coworklandingbrandon.com or at space. chases. facebook.com/coworklandingbrandon Over the last three years, CoWork “I don't want to be known as just a for live ‘hat chats’ where she shares Landing has proudly supported the dance store, I want to offer support live business tips every Friday morning growth of more than 35 businesses. and advocacy for our local dancers, at 7:30 a.m. dance studios, dance/ballet companies and the community,” stated Claypool. With a vision to expand his business, create an interactive presence on social media, get more involved in the community and bring awareness to the store, Claypool brought Julie SilvaWilliams to manage the Valrico store. She is well-known for managing Recording Artists Derrick and Jordan Denise Williams, coowner of FOLLOW US ON: Derlie Records Inc. and co-executive producer of The Gospel Voice TV show, which airs nationally every Saturday (EST) on The Christian Television Network. Located in Plaza Bella • 2nd !loor • Above The Green Boutique Her expertise in management and marketing will help to expand brand 1082 E. Bloomingdale Ave • Valrico awareness and bridge the store to the
Business Column Continued................... dents with the supplies needed for the school year. The School Supplies Drive is a volunteer and philanthropic initiative of the company’s CARE program, which joins team members with homeowners, homebuyers, community partners and local nonprofit organizations to live out its purpose of Building Dreams, Enhancing Lives in each of the communities in which it builds.
Hannoush Jewelers Is A Family Business You Can Trust
Whether you are looking for a treasured unique piece to celebrate the most special of occasions or a "just because I love you" gift, Hannoush Jewelers have a variety of options for everyone. You will find stunning bridal engagement rings and wedding bands, ladies' diamond and gemstone collections as well as exquisite French and Italian designer pieces. You are welcome to stop in to visit its beautiful showroom in the Brandon Town Center Mall (located near Dillards at the Northwest end). While you browse, the staff would be happy to clean and inspect any pieces you currently own, and this is complimentary. From Friday to Sunday, September 20-22, stop in for the largest diamond and gem show in the area. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 530-7107 or visit www.hannoush.com.
Tropical Escapes Pool Builders Offers Boutique Style Service
If you are looking to build a beautiful area where you can spend your time relaxing in the comfort of your own home, Tropical Escapes is your premier outdoor contractor, specializing in swimming pool construction. Some of the many additional services offered are spas, fire pits, rockwork and water features. The latest technology is used as well as innovative building methods. You will receive the one-on-one atten-
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dance and local communities. Etoile Dancewear is open Tuesday to Thursday from 2-7 p.m., Friday from 12 Noon-6 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 820-4040. Claypool’s other location is at 1835 E. Edgewood Dr. in Lakeland. Call 863226-1295. Visit Facebook and Instagram at Etoile Dancewear, or visit www.etoiledancewear.com.
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Rainwater Harvesting Ready, Set And Capture Did you know that one inch of rain on a 1,000 sq. ft. roof will yield 623 gallons of water? Yes, that is hard to believe…until you attend a workshop, receive your rain barrel, take it home, hook it up and it rains. With an average annual rainfall of approximately 50 inches, each household can save more than 31,000 gallons a year if it had sufficient storage capacity. We offer Rainwater Harvesting workshops one Saturday a month at the Extension office in Seffner for a cost of $5. At this workshop, you will learn that a rain barrel is any device used to collect rainwater mainly for landscape irrigation. The benefits of capturing rainwater include reductions in potable water-use for a landscape, erosion and stormwater runoff. These benefits are extremely important because of the decrease in the amount of water you purchase and the soil washing away from your landscape (erosion) and stormwater runoff, which moves fertilizers, pesticides, oil, gas, trash, etc. from your property into a storm drain and ultimately into Tampa Bay, resulting in algae bloom, fish kills, etc. Attendees will learn how to make their own rain barrels, how to set up their barrel at home, what the ideal locations with or without gutters are and how to create a stable platform/base for their rain barrel. We also provide information on why an overflow on a rain barrel is impor-
tant and how to create one, connecting multiple rain barrels and the maintenance needed. Instructions are provided on painting rain barrels, safety considerations and the use of products to kill mosquito larvae. Harvested rainwater can be used on ornamental plants, but not edibles, and this will also be fully explained during the workshop. Triple workshops (rainwater harvesting, composting and microirrigation) are offered nearly every month of the year in Seffner. These educational programs are $5 per household per workshop, attendance being one-time only, as a Hillsborough County resident. If you have not attended, think about this: after the rainwater harvesting workshop, you will receive one rain barrel that the staff and Master Gardeners have drilled and spigoted. After composting, you will receive a compost bin, kitchen compost bucket and compost thermometer. After microirrigation, you will receive a microirrigation kit, hose nozzle and rain gauge. Preregistration is required. Visit http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/hillsborough/upcoming-events/ for a calendar of events. For horticultural assistance, contact the UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County at 744-5519 or visit at 5339 CR 579 in Seffner.
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Newsome Wolves The Wolves are looking for a bounce-back season under second-year Head Coach C.J. Yockey. Newsome was in a transitional phase in Yockey’s first season as the helm, after replacing 12-year Head Coach Ken Hiscock. The Wolves’ offense is tricky to stop, as they run a hybrid system between a spread offense and a wing-T offense, primarily keeping the ball on the ground, but giving multiple looks. Junior quarterback Nick Felice will take the snaps at center this season and lead the offense. Felice was the starting QB for the JV team last season before winning the starting varsity job in spring football. Coach Yockey says that his offensive line will be the strength of his team, returning four of five starters from last season. Senior Matt Rainey will play center, senior Kyle Hoerner will play at right tackle, senior Peyton Solarczyk moved from defense to the O-line, senior Thomas Heeps will play right guard and Cade O’hehir and Matt Deckert will compete for the left tackle
spot. The Wolves will use a three-headed rushing attack with senior utility man Deandre Perez, who played both running back and wide receiver last season and is their best returning skill player, senior fullback/H-back Landon White and sophomore Jason Albritton will have the bulk of the carries. Senior tight end Kyle Sellers will be a great target for Felice this season. Senior defensive lineman Patrick Lemelin, junior defensive end Jeremiah Ross, sophomore linebacker Caden Huffman, senior linebacker Fisher Sweeney and junior free safety Jack Arnone will lead the defense. They will open at crosstown rival Bloomingdale to start the regular season. This rivalry is regarded as the biggest game of the year for both schools even though it is early in the season. The Wolves don’t have a bye week, they will play 11 straight games. Look for an improvement on last season’s 4-6 record, especially in the back-end of the season where they have some very winnable games.
DEHYDRATION AND EXERCISE HEAT INJURY IN THE YOUTH ATHLETE Summer in Florida does not mean youth athletes get a break from sports. Temperatures climbing to 100 degrees plus unacclimated or under-hydrated middle and high school students, can be a recipe for disaster. It is important, as parents, to not only make sure your athlete is prepared to play in this environment, but to also recognize the warning signs if they are not. The beginning stages of exertional heat illness are exercise-associated muscle cramping, usually in the calf or hamstring. This indicates your child should be pulled from practice or a game to hydrate with water, electrolytes from a sports drink or salty snack, and rest. Gentle stretching and massage to the area can also be beneficial. As suggested by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, the recommended fluid intake should be 20floz of water/sports drink 3 hours before exercise and up to 2 hours post-exercise, to correct for losses. When fluid loss through sweat starts to exceed fluid intake, dehydration begins to settle in. Dehydration signs include thirst, irritability, headache, weakness, dizziness, and decreased performance. If left untreated or unnoticed, dehydration and exercising in the heat can cause an elevated core body temperature, which leads to fainting, collapsing, dizziness, confusion, and vomiting. If core body temperature continues to climb, exertional heat injury or heat stroke can be a concern. Collapse, seizures, loss of consciousness, hot/wet skin, and severe muscle pain are common symptoms. This is now a medical emergency and 9-1-1 should be called. Be aware of your youth athlete this summer and ask them these 5 important preventative questions: 1. How much water/sports drink are you drinking before, during, and after practice/games? 2. When you notice that you’re excessively sweating, are you making a conscious effort to drink more than usual? 3. How much sleep are you getting the night before? 4. Are you incorporating healthy carbs and salty snacks before and after practice/games? 5. Are you taking frequent breaks in the shade or cooler area? Treatment at Motion ChiroTherapy will always be in a
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Newsome Wolves Schedule: 8/23 @ Bloomingdale 8/30 vs Spoto 9/6 @ Alonso 9/13 vs Lennard 9/20 vs Durant 9/27 vs Riverview 10/4 @ Robinson 10/11 vs Haines City 10/18 vs Riverview Sarasota 10/25 @ Ridge Community
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By Nick Nahas
Bloomingdale Bulls The Bulls are coming off their best ever season, in which they won their first two playoff games in school history and had an overall record of 11-2. They reached the regional finals for the first time, losing to football powerhouse Venice. The Bulls were very competitive against Venice, leading the game at the half. Bloomingdale is quickly becoming one of the elite football programs in Hillsborough County after being one of the worst for several years. This is partly due to Coach Max Warner who had great success in his three seasons as head coach, improving every season. Warner recently left to the program to take over as the Quarterbacks Coach at Bowling Green and has been replaced by Jake Coulson, who was the defensive coordinator for Bloomingdale last season. Coulson had great success in his first year, leading a defense that gave up less than a touchdown per game and did not give up a point until the fifth game of the season, while posting six total shutouts. This 2019 Bulls squad is full of talented players that are committed to play college football. They will return
key players such as senior quarterback Lance Alderson, senior running back Dominic Gonnella (North Dakota State commit), senior defensive tackle/tight end Quinton McCoy (Illinois commit), senior lineman Conner Pouchie, senior wide receiver and defensive back AJ Moss (North Dakota State commit), senior linebacker Gabe Jones (Davidson commit), senior wide receiver Maurice Frost, Jr. (Navy commit), junior inside linebacker Jamarion Neal and junior linebacker/running back Wa’myron Howard. The Bulls, in recent years, have run a pass-happy spread offense, boasting several talented skilled position players that have gone on to play at the next level. They will need to find their identity on offense, with the offensive line losing several key players from last season. Coach Coulson thinks that team speed will be a major strength for the Bulls. They will have their work cut out for them this season, as they have one of the toughest schedules in Hillsborough County, in which they will have to face Armwood, Durant, Plant, Plant City, Tampa Bay Tech and Lakeland.
Bloomingdale Bulls Schedule: 8/23 vs Newsome 9/6 vs Armwood 9/13 @ Durant 9/20 @ Plant 9/27 vs Plant City 10/4 vs Tampa Bay Tech 10/11 vs Kathleen 10/18 vs Lakeland 10/25 vs Strawberry Crest 11/1 @ East Bay
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HART Launches Ride With Respect Campaign To Promote Positive Transit The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) recently launched a new rider awareness campaign, Ride with Respect. The goal of HART's new Ride with Respect campaign is to promote a positive on-board experience for both operators and customers. The campaign targets customers, operators and the community and consists of education of the safety and security rules, riding etiquette, operator customer service training and a social media campaign aimed to elevate the transit operator position to the level of first responders—police, fire rescue, etc. "Every day, more than 300 transit professionals and 34,000 customers share a space on HART buses, vans and streetcars," said Benjamin Limmer, HART CEO. "We hope launching the Ride with Respect campaign helps maintain a safe, respectful and courteous environment on board our vehicles." Central to the Ride with Respect campaign is a series of emotional short vignettes following HART operators throughout their day, displaying family interactions, hobbies, devotions, etc. to help customers and the general public better connect with HART staff.
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The first in the Ride with Respect video series is Latisha Jones, a HARTPlus van operator who has driven for HART for seven years. You can search her name on youtube.com to see her video. "Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1593 is glad to see this community-based campaign, especially featuring ATU Local 1593 Union members/HART professional operators," said Curtis Howard, ATU International Vice President. "The ATU will continue to partner with HART, Hillsborough County and the rest of the communities we serve. As we do our best to move the residents of Hillsborough County in a safely and timely manner, we need them to treat our operators with respect each and every day.” ATU Local 1593 thanks the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for assisting HART operators with de-escalation training and would especially like to thank every HART operator for their dedication, commitment and professionalism as they execute 34,000 daily trips for Hillsborough County. For more information on the Ride with Respect campaign, visit www.goHART.org/RideWithRespect.
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Custom Hair Gives Hope And Expert Advice To Women With Thinning Hair
By Michelle Caceres
It doesn’t matter As an added the reason why a bonus, she said woman loses her most people can’t hair, it can be a trautell she’s wearing a matic and debilitathair replacement ing experience. system. “Nobody For Brandon has to know I’m resident Susan wearing it unless I Saylors, her hair choose to tell them,” loss was a symptom she said. of lupus, an autoimSaylors returns mune disease her to Custom Hair doctor diagnosed Brandon resident Susan Saylors (on the Tampa Bay every when she was in right) has been a client of Lori Younkman four to six weeks for and Custom Hair Tampa Bay for 15 years. a refresh at its proher fifties. “I was rapidly losing my hair and my fessional full-service styling salon. She self-esteem was suffering as a result,” has had many different styles and colors she said. over the year. Sometimes her hair is Saylors tried wearing wigs but wantshorter, sometimes longer. “I’m one of ed a more permanent solution. those people who likes change and when It was actually while shopping at I want a new style I purchase a new hair Custom Hair Tampa Bay’s Brandon locasystem,” she said. tion that she learned of an alternative to Located at 117 N. Kings Ave., wigs. Its Custom Hair tailor-made replace- Custom Hair Tampa Bay specializes in ment system offers an increase in hair 100 percent Remy human hair wigs, topdensity and eliminates the need for surpers and custom hair solutions for men gery. and women. Experts are on hand to After a free one-on-one consultation, assist clients in choosing from its selecSaylors decided to get fitted with a 100 tions of wigs or one of its hair systems. percent natural human hair replacement “We’re here to advise you every step system that is lightweight, breathable, of the way and walk you through the secure and individually customized for entire process from start to finish,” said her. It transformed her thinning hair to a owner Lori Younkman, who is not just the head of thick luscious locks. She was so owner but its first client. pleased with the results she’s still a client Custom Hair Tampa Bay is open more than 15 years later. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and “It has given me the freedom to not Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. have to worry about my hair,” she said. “I For more information about Custom can wash it, brush it, set it, swim and Hair Tampa Bay visit www.customhairshower in it, and even scuba dive in it.” tampabay.com or call 651-9484.
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250 FEET OF GOLF COURSE FRONTAGE IN RIVER HILLS! With over 6,100 SqFt this impressive 5/4.5/4 + office + bonus + pool home features hardwood floors, oversized rooms, entire wing reserved for master suite, in-law quarters & stunning kitchen! 1,200 SqFt covered lanai space & 2,000 SqFt screened lanai! Best lot in neighborhood! $875,000
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BEAUTIFUL TRADITIONAL 4/3/3 + POOL HOME ON OVER 1/2 ACRE! Upgrades galore including crown, wide base, bamboo hardwood floors, granite & more! Oversized secondary beds that have been bumped out 6ft! Kitchen offers 42" maple cabinets, granite & stainless appliances! Fully fenced mature yard with pavilion! $459,000
OVERSIZED CONSERVATION LOT IN GATED TERNWOOD IN FISHHAWK RANCH! Perfect 5/3/3 + bonus Arthur Rutenberg home with great Curb appeal with brick paver driveway & stone accents! Features include crown, honeycomb ceiling, rounded corners & volume ceilings! Kitchen with 42" maple cabinets, granite, island & stainless a! $535,000
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WALKING DISTANCE TO FISHHAWK CREEK ELEMENTARY! Perfect 4/2/2 home in the small community of Skylark Crest! Sitting on a conservation lot, this home shows like a dream & offers an updated kitchen with pretty backsplash & stainless appliances! You will also find wood floors, neutral paint, bay window & more! Sunroom added in 2016! $240,000
STUNNING HOME IN THE BRIDGEVIEW COMMUNITY IN FISHHAWK RANCH! Fall in love with this 4/3/3 + bonus + pool home that is move in ready & waiting for you! You will discover fresh neutral paint, new carpet, new A/C compressor, arched accents & bright & open floor plan! Kitchen features refinished white cabinets, island & newer stainless appliances! $379,000
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Bloomingdale/ FishHawk Edition
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CUSTOM JOHN C. FOWKE HOME IN GATED DUNLINWOOD WITH WATER & CONSERVATION VIEWS! Stunning 5/4/3 + office + pool/spa home with no detail overlooked! Fresh interior paint, wood floors, plantation shutters, crown, fireplace & more! Chef's kitchen with cherry cabinets, stainless appliances incl. 5 burner Dacor gas cooktop & granite counters! $775,000
GORGEOUS CARDEL "WALDORF" HOME IN GATED AVOCET IN FISHHAWK RANCH! Appreciate all this 4/4/3 + office + bonus + pool/spa home sitting on oversized conservation lot! Details galore including wood floors, barn doors, neutral paint, coffered ceilings, double-sided fireplace, crown, gourmet kitchen & more! You will love it! $950,000 ! EW E N RIC P
COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! Perfect executive estate with private pond on almost 6 acres! Fall in love with this 4/3/4 + pool home that offers NEW ROOF in 2018! Be impressed with the wood floors, crown, framed windows, French doors & more! Spacious kitchen with wood cabinets, granite, island & built-in appliances! $650,000
PERFECT ASHTON WOODS HOME IN GATED FISHHAWK PRESERVE! You are going to fall in love with this 4/4/3 + office + pool home that will impress from the start! Beautiful coffered ceilings, floors, wood accents, wide base, French doors & more! Kitchen with white cabinets, Kitchen Aid appliances & TWO ISLANDS! You're gonna love it! $689,000
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1.95 ACRE LOT SITTING ON THE ALAFIA RIVER! This wonderfully updated 4 bedroom 3.5 bath + Florida room home features METAL ROOF in 2016,A/C in 2014 & exterior paint in 2019! Marvel at the wood floors, fireplace, French doors & gourmet kitchen with white shaker cabinets, stone counters & stainless appliances! Amazing outside space! $450,000
STUNNING HOME IN GATED TERN WOOD IN FISHHAWK RANCH! Fall in love with this 4/4/3 + office + bonus Sabal home that shows like a dream! NEW luxury vinyl plank, plantation shutters, beautiful paint choices & master retreat with new carpet! Spectacular kitchen with cherry cabinets, island & stainless appliances! $525,000
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CONSERVATION LOT IN FISHHAWK RANCH! You will love this 4/2.5/3 home that is ready & waiting for you! Fresh exterior paint in 2018 & interior paint in 2019 as well as new carpet! Other features include separate formals & kitchen with granite counters & 2018 stainless appliances! Fenced yard! $335,000
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WONDERFUL HOME IN CHANNING PARK! You will love this 4/2.5/2 + bonus + pool nearly new home that was built in 2017! Marvelous kitchen with 42" espresso cabinets, granite & stainless appliances! Other features include neutral paint, vinyl wood floors, no carpet on 1st floor & secluded master suite! Beautiful home that shows like a model! $360,000
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