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Take A Crack At Brandon’s New Crafty Crab Restaurant In Ben’s Spot On S.R. 60
Five Decades Filled With Festival Fun At Nativity Novemberfest, Nov 21-24
Recently, We make our several crab own seasoning to and seafood create a unique restaurants arrangement of have been flavors.” opening up in For friends the community, and family memand joining in bers who prefer the trend in something that Brandon is isn’t shellfish, Crafty Crab, Crafty Crab also which opened has fried chicken this year in tenders and February. wings, fries, Crafty coleslaw, cheese Crab’s homesticks and more For those who just can’t get enough, Crafty style, Southern that are all just as Crab in Brandon has a seafood platter that seafood comes tasty. includes snow crab, whole shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams, corn and potatoes. in the forms of When asked freshly cooked which foods are crabs, crawfish, calamari, favorites among cuslobsters, shrimp and tomers, Crafty Crab’s more, alongside corn and manager, Stephen Beltz, potatoes. It also offers said, “The boils definitely, generous portions, makand I think the combinaing for mouthwatering tion platter that we sell meals that can easily satthe most is the headless isfy your appetite. shrimp with snow crab, After you choose a and that comes with seafood boil, you can pick from four potatoes and corn as well.” seasonings, including buttery garlic, As for what makes Crafty Crab lemon pepper, its original Crafty Cajun stand out among similar restaurants and the Boom!!!, a mixture of all three that recently opened in the area, Beltz seasonings that create an explosion of said, “Our seasonings speaks for itself, flavor. Then comes the choice of spiciour secret spices that we use that we ness, be it mild, medium, fire or dry, don’t share with anyone and I think the which is a seasoning of your preferred biggest thing is our customer service spicy level on the side. and the friendly staff that we have.” According to its website, “At Crafty Crafty Crab is located at 704 E. Crab, we know food tastes better with Brandon Blvd. and is open Sundayyour hands, so don’t be shy—dig in! Thursday from 12 Noon-10 p.m. and Our signature New Orleans-style low Friday-Saturday from 12 Noon-11 p.m. country boil is a feast for seafood Visit www.craftycrabrestaurant.com or lovers and perfect for a casual dinner. call 278-5111.
Nativity months." He jokCatholic’s ingly added, “It’s Novemberfest too bad that I was will celebrate usually late to five decades of church to find festival fun someone already when it returns parked there.” from Thursday, The fest will November 21 take place on the to Sunday, church grounds November 24. on Thursday from Following the 4-10 p.m., Friday Florida State from 4 p.m.-12 Fair and Midnight, Strawberry Saturday from 11 Festival, a.m. to 12 Midnight Novemberfest is and Sunday from the third largest 12 Noon to 10 p.m. Sharon Evans, Susan Davis and Sherry annual carnival Stewart selling advanced armbands for stu- This year’s Alumni dents outside of church garage in 1989. in Hillsborough Day will be held on County. Sunday along with Appreciation Day for More than just a time-honored trathe military, law enforcement and first dition, Novemberfest is Nativity’s largest responders. fundraiser supporting its school and Admission, parking and entertainfaith formation program. The family-fun ment are all free. Crowd favorite Soul attracts about 100,000 people each Circus Cowboy will perform Friday at year and is put on by its parish volun8:30 p.m. The country rock band’s lead teers. singer, Billy McKnight, is an alumnus of Sherry Stewart, a longtime parishNativity Catholic School. Also back this ioner of Nativity, has been helping with year is Classix, who will take ‘Center Novemberfest for 40 years. Stewart vol- Stage’ on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. unteers as the food chairman managing Continued on Page 19 the 15 different vendors in the food tent. “Years ago, my boys were going to In This school here, and I wanted to get Issue involved and contribute to my parish,” explained Stewart. “We (Nativity) used to have a festival twice a year, one in FISHHAWK TURKEY TROT ..................PG 3 the spring and one in the fall, but in the GOODY GOODY 5K.............................PG 4 mid-80s, we switched to one big festival because we wanted to make it larger CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS ....................PG 10 scale by adding carnival rides.” GREEK FESTIVAL...............................PG 15 Richard Boot, a Brandon resident, is credited for naming Novemberfest. EYE ON BUSINESS .....................PGS 25‐26 The late Monsignor Lara, Nativity’s CHALKLINES .....................................PG 28 priest at the time, commissioned the parishioners to come up with a name HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ................PGS 31‐34 for the festival. Boot said, "My name, READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE Novemberfest, was picked, and I got www.ospreyobserver.com free parking in front of the church for six
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Start Day At FishHawk Turkey Trot
By Michelle Colesanti
FishHawk’s The chip-timed Most Wanted Turkey 5K costs $30 ($35 will make its annual on race day) and will appearance at this begin at 8 a.m. The year’s FishHawk chip-timed 10K will Turkey Trot. He will also begin at 8 a.m. be there to greet you and costs $35 ($40 and your family, as on race day). If you you participate in the wish to run the 5K festivities, which will untimed, the cost is take place $25 ($30 on race Thanksgiving mornday) and will begin ing, November 28, at 8:05 a.m. The 1M The annual FishHawk Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, at the Publix Plaza and 250-yard mini 1M and Fun Run will take place on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds will on 5668 Fishhawk run will begin at 9:15 benefit Seeds of Hope. Crossing Blvd. in a.m. and costs $20. Lithia. Come wobble There will be free crafts with the turkey before and medals for the kids you gobble the big that participate in the meal. Fun Run. The race will supPacket pickup is port the Seeds of Hope Wednesday, November Food Bank, which pro27 from 12 Noon-7 vides food assistance p.m. at the Palmetto for the community and Club, 17004 Dorman is primarily funded by Rd. in Lithia. Race day the annual Turkey Trot. registration will begin at Seeds of Hope 6:30 a.m. in the Publix President Leda Eaton parking lot. said, “I love that so All turkey particimany start their pants are encouraged Thanksgiving with us at to arrive an hour before the turkey trot. It’s a great pretheir scheduled race. Thanksgiving activity that the whole family A 2019 Turkey Trot Ornament will can come to and have fun. Everyone who also be available to support Seeds of registers gets a race T-shirt and, new this Hope. The cost is $15 and is available on year, a race medal too. But with all of the order form before entering the paythat…the heart of the race, is that all proment. ceeds from the race are used by Seeds To register, of Hope to feed those in need in our com- visit www.eventbrite.com and search munity. It’s the ultimate feel good race.” FishHawk Turkey Trot.
Sylvia Thomas Center Presents 7th Gems & Jeans To Benefit Adoptive Families
By Kathy L. Collins
The Sylvia and Adoption Thomas Center for Professionals in Adoptive and Foster this big way.” Families, a local nonKershaw added, “A profit agency devoted highlight of the to serving the needs evening is often of adoptive and foster the adoptive parfamilies located in ent(s) who share Brandon, is hosting its their personal stoSeventh Annual ries of adoption. Gems & Jeans Ball. Last year’s speakThis evening of cele- Seventh Annual Gems & Jeans Ball will be er, Francis Martin, held on Friday, November 15. bration will be held on had our guests rivFriday, November 15 at The Barn at eted with her anecdotes. Winthrop, located at 11349 The attendees reacted Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview. with laughter and tears. It The festivities will begin at 7:30 was a truly moving night.” pm. Attendees can enjoy an evening The Sylvia Thomas filled with delicious food and drinks, Center has been a relicraft beers, live entertainment and a fanable source of information, advocacy and tastic silent auction. All attendees will be support for adoptive families across entered to win a beautiful, white gold, Hillsborough County since its inception in blue sapphire pendant donated by 2000. Thanks to successful therapeutic McAuley Fine Jewelry. and supportive services, the Sylvia Advance tickets are $40 each, or $75 Thomas Center has a greater than 99 for a pair, and can be purchased through percent success rate at keeping Forever www.eventbrite.com. Additionally, tickets Families together. Kershaw said, “This may be secured at the Sylvia Thomas event allows us the opportunity to raise Center, located at 500 Lithia Pinecrest awareness of who we are and what we Rd. in Brandon. Tickets at the door will be do, all while enjoying a great time.” $50. You can help it continue to provide November is recognized as National support for this outstanding organization Adoption Month to bring awareness to the by attending the Seventh Annual Gems & thousands of children and youth in foster Jeans Ball. So, grab your dancing shoes, care who are awaiting their Forever fancy jeans and boots or little black dress Families. Mary Ann Kershaw, CEO for the and join it in celebrating its success at Sylvia Thomas Center, said, “We are providing adopted children with Forever thrilled to host Gems & Jeans once again. Families. It is an honor to be able to celebrate For information, visit https://sylviathHillsborough County Adoptive Families omascenter.org or call 651-3150.
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Tampa YMCA Invites Community To 5th Annual Goody Goody Turkey Gobble
By Kathy L. Collins
On Thanksgiving age groups as well. morning, the Tampa On-site race results will Metropolitan Area be available. YMCA invites memAll funds raised bers of the communihelp to support LIVEty to participate in the STRONG® at the Fifth Annual Goody YMCA. Lalita Llerena, Goody Turkey the communicaGobble 5K, 8K and tions director for One-Mile Run/Walk. the Tampa The event is sponMetropolitan Registration is now available for sored by the awardArea YMCA, the Fifth Annual Goody Goody winning Goody said, "This is a Turkey Gobble 5K, 8K and OneMile Run/Walk. Goody Restaurant. great way to The family-friendly event starts at 7 give back with a.m. in front of Amalie Arena located at family and friends while burning some 401 Channelside a Drive in Tampa. calories before the big Thanksgiving Goody Goody, as its title sponsor, will be feast. Last year, more than 4,000 participroviding free breakfast to all who participants helped raise more than $66,000 to pate in the race. help cancer survivors.” Registration is available by visiting LIVESTRONG® is a 12-week prowww.runsignup.com. The cost to particigram, offered at no cost to people affectpate in the 5K is $30, $35 for the 8K and ed by cancer. It provides a safe, support$15 for the One-Mile Run/Walk until ive environment to participate in physical Thursday, October 31. Prices increase by and social activities. The program helps $5 thereafter, except for the Run/Walk. cancer survivors fight fatigue, boost selfParticipants receive chip-timed number esteem and improve strength and buds for the 5K and 8K, a Dri-FIT T-shirt endurance. In addition to physical beneand finisher medals for all participants. fits, the program also focuses on the There is no on-site registration or emotional well-being of survivors and pickup on race day. All packets must be their families by providing a supportive picked up prior to race day. community where they can connect durNew this year, the Tampa YMCA has ing treatment and beyond. a new full color finisher medal. Llerena said, “We would not be able Additionally, 8K and 5K participants will to offer this program at no cost to cancer receive gender specific shirts. Prizes will survivors without donations and fundraisbe awarded for first place overall ers like the Annual Goody Goody Turkey male/female adult and for youth 9 and Gobble.” under. First place prizes will be given in Visit www.tampaymca.org.
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Tips To Safeguard Child’s Health This Winter Include Hand Washing & Sleep Warding off sickness during the fall and winter months can be a challenge. As colds and the flu run wild, encourage your children to share ideas, not germs, in the classroom, so they can stay happy and healthy this season. Teaching your children about germs can help prevent the spread of common ailments. Here are some tips for avoiding illness at school: Boost Your Child’s Immune System. Arm your child with the best weapon out there—their own immune system. Strengthen your kid’s immunity to germs with daily exercise, nutritious food and plenty of sleep. Make Sure Your Child Sleeps Well. Nothing will boost your child’s ability to stay happy and healthy more than sleep. Sleep recharges vital mental and physical functions like productivity, energy and, most importantly, your child’s immune system. Encourage Your Child to Keep Their Hands Away from Their Face. Your child touches up to 300 surfaces in just 30 minutes, most of which host bacteria. When they touch their face, especially their mouth, eyes and nose, they spread those germs instantly.
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The ‘Lost River’ - Hillsborough County’s Roosevelt River AKA Bull Frog Creek Have you ever visited the Roosevelt River in Hillsborough County? You may have, but you probably didn’t know it. If you’ve even heard of this 22-mile stream, you are one of a very few locals that can recognize this ‘river’ as Bull Frog Creek. The Roosevelt River is the 1910 marketing creation of Tampa realtor W. D. Davis. He informally 1926 photo of Gardenville School, located today on Symmes Rd. Right: Map of Gardenville Beach and renamed it Bull Frog Creek Gibsonton. in an attempt to bolster real Gardenville name survives as the site of estate sales in his two new subdivisions a local park on Symmes Rd. in Gibsonton located where the ‘river’ empties into and includes the park’s restored 1926 Hillsborough Bay. Although the Roosevelt Gardenville School, which houses River name did appear in land sale docuHillsborough County’s Aging Services ments, it never popularly caught on and facility. faded into history. More lasting was the W. D. Davis was a renowned realtor name, Gardenville, a town established in in Tampa, so it was no surprise that he 1912, which included those subdivisions. looked to the eastern shores of But today, even the name of Hillsborough Bay for suburban developGardenville has all but disappeared. The ment opportunities. But few realized that small village was ultimately swept into the Davis had larger dreams in mind. town of Gibsonton, which got its start in In July 1915, Davis announced plans 1923 when James. B. Gibson created the to build an all-year-round resort for suburb of Gibsonton-on-the-Bay on the Tampa families. He transformed the south side of the Alafia River. The FREE ESTIMATES
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Specially Fit Founder Announces Run For Florida House, District 59
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Mark Oliver has looked and underestimatalways defied the ed.” Oliver is happy giving odds, persevering in an opportunity to his many different situaclients, who remind him of tions in his life. himself growing up. “All I His mother had needed was a football and him at the age of 14, a coach,” he said. “These and he grew up in a individuals just needed working-class neighopportunities and support borhood. Not only did to become more active he make the USF and live a better life." football team as a Oliver has always walk-on after previbeen keen on helping othously being cut, but ers. He has taken several he was the first in his clients with special needs family to graduate under his wing and has Photos courtesy of Mark Oliver from college with a trained them for free. That Mark Oliver started the Specially Fit bachelor’s degree. desire to help people has program that now has over 400 clients with nine training locations. led to Oliver’s decision to The former USF football player went on to start his own run for the Florida House, District 59 as a gym right out of college, and became Democrat. “I have dedicated myself to ranked among the top one percent of providing young people with disabilities CrossFit athletes in the country in each of the opportunity and support to overcome the last five years. In January, Oliver, a obstacles and fulfill their promise. I will do personal trainer, started the Specially Fit the same for the people of District nonprofit program that trains people with 59,” said Oliver. “ intellectual disabilities how to effectively Oliver never thought that he would stay in shape year-round, with lessons on run for office. It was never a dream of his a weekly basis. Specially Fit now trains as a kid. He decided that he wanted to over 400 people at nine different training run when he got closer to the families locations, including the Brandon Swim with special needs. According to Oliver, and Aquatic Center. His powerlifting team, the area is ranked 48th in the special which is the largest in Hillsborough needs community. He said that he spoke County, competes in Special Olympics to several legislators about the special events year-round. needs community and he wasn’t “When I started the Specially Fit prosatisfied. “At that moment, I felt like this gram, I got really close to the families and was my calling,” said Oliver. it really reminded me of my On Saturday, October 19, Oliver will childhood,” said Oliver. “I found out that host a campaign kickoff party. For more there’s so many people that are overinformation, visit MarkForFlorida.com.
Sydney Baptist Church Transitioned Into First Call For First Responders This year on April 7, Sydney Baptist Church finished transitioning into its new identity, First Call, ‘A Unique Church for Extraordinary People.’ The 110-year-old church voted in January to change from its traditional church model into its new model for a A police officer greater focus on its speaking before a mission to help the congregation in thousands of first First Call. responders and their families in our community. Senior Chaplain (Dr.) Daniel Middlebrooks, who is a retired military chaplain, noticed that some of Hillsborough County’s first responders wouldn’t go to church because they believed they didn’t fit in, that no one could understand their experiences or that their lives were too messy. Wanting to offer a safe place where they can be around people who understand them, decompress, express their thoughts and heal, Chaplain Middlebrooks was inspired to form First Call. “It’s a growing congregation of first responders, their families and the community that, deeply, are devoted to taking care of them,” said Chaplain Middlebrooks. “There are a lot of great churches that take care of the community; what our primary target and focus is; is to take care of those who take care of our community.”
By Taylor Wells
To accommodate the schedules of first responders, First Call altered its service times. Its services and messages are also designed with them in mind, focusing on personal resilience, spiritual growth, leadership development and the readiness of daily development for putting on the armor of God. The church began its transition by installing three statues, called the Three Guardians, in front of a cross, which was built at the church’s beginning. Each statue represents a different kind of first responder. The left statue depicts law enforcement, in the middle is military and on the right is fire and rescue. Through these statues, First Call acknowledges and celebrates all first responders in our community. According to Chaplain Middlebrooks, by standing at the cross, not only do the statues represent the congregation First Call is reaching out to, they also remind us that the foot of the cross is level and that all of us need to understand what it means to live under grace as well as live that grace. First Call is located at 1510 Cre Rd. in Dover. For more information, visit firstcallsbc.com, call 652-8178 or email Chaplain Middlebrooks at chaplain@firstcallsbc.com.
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Duo Starts Adaptive Bra Business That Celebrate Birthdays, Gifting It Back, Brings Comfort & Hope To Cancer Patients One Birthday At A Time By Karin Davis-Thompson By Amy Schechter
All children them through a birthday deserve to feel speand let them know they cial on their birthdays, are special, they are and a local nonprofit loved. Times may be is working hard to tough, but this is your support foster childay. You matter.” dren and less-fortuCelebrate Birthdays nate families across is partnered locally with Hillsborough, Pasco a variety of organizaand Pinellas counties. tions, such as the Celebrate Birthdays Celebrate Birthdays Brings Magic to Joshua House Foster Local Children is on a mission to Home in Lutz, New Life bring the party to children who otherwise Village and Boys & Girls Clubs may not be able to afford even a present. Organizations across the county where it Two local nurses, Belinda Leto and goes on-site to throw monthly birthday her best friend, Celina Saunders, started parties. “We are celebrating over 50 chilthe organization only eight months ago dren’s birthdays a month,” Leto explained. stemming from an angel tree at their Local businesses like Orange Theory church, but their operation has exploded Fitness have graciously offered to collect due to the generosity of the community new toys and party supplies, which are and the smiles from children and families always in need. it has impacted. Leto gushed, “It truly In order to expand further to meet the takes a village to do something like this, growing demand, it is seeking and when you realize people believe in business/community partners and volunyour vision, it can happen.” teers to help collect supplies, identify chilCelebrate Birthdays brings the birthdren in need and host parties. Leto day magic. In addition to a cake and fun added, “We would love to partner with party, each child will receive an ageindividuals, businesses and churches. appropriate present and a birthday bag, God has moved through this whole thing. which has a book in it to promote literacy. We were two regular chicks doing a projLeto knows there is nothing like seeing a ect, and it’s become so much more.” It child happy in person, but she shares, “A also has about sixteen regular volunteers little girl cried over getting a doll that as well as students from Tampa Catholic blinked and opened its eyes. It couldn’t High School, but it is always looking for be more than $11.99. We reach them on more happy helpers, and it can offer commore than a birthday. It’s a catalyst to munity service hours for students.Visit on impact their lives. We want to be able to Facebook at CelebrateBirthdays19 or put children’s Bibles in every bag. Having online at www.celebratebirthdays.org. Call His word in their bags is so important in 504-3353 or email belinda@celebratethese children’s lives. We try and reach birthdays.org.
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AARP And SouthShore Regional Library To Host Free Caregiver Open House
Assisted Living
By Kathy L. Collins
If you are profit industries the caregiver to help line), an adult family Hillsborough member and County Adult Day want to learn Care Services and about resources Taoist Tai Chi available to you, Society of come to the Brandon—will SouthShore speak at the event, Regional Library beginning at 10:30 in Ruskin on a.m. At the end of Friday, each speaker, November 1 there will be a The AARP, with the help of volunteers like these from 10 a.m. to 2 shown here, will host a free Caregiving Open drawing for a spep.m. AARP and cial caregiver House at the SouthShore Regional Library in Ruskin on Friday, November 1. the SouthShore prize. Attendees Regional Library will host a free open must be present to win. house. In addition to the speakers, an addiThe event, intended for adults who tional 20 organizations will host tables are the family caregivers for other adults, and be available to provide information will offer information on the many on resources to attendees. These resources available for caregivers as include Meals on Wheels, Tax Aid, well as programs and opportunities for Sunshine Line Transportation and more. stress reduction. The Brain Bus from the Alzheimer’s Organizers request that attendees Association will also be parked in the register by calling 877-926-8300 or visitlibrary’s lot. ing online at The AARP is no longer the https://aarp.event.com/CaregivingOpenH American Association for Retired ouse110119. Light snacks will be offered Persons. The current name is AARP, at the event. Real Possibilities. Any adult 18 years old Dr. Sue Stein, an AARP volunteer and above can join. and co-chair for the event, said, "AARP The SouthShore Regional Library is and the Hillsborough County Library located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in System want to provide events like this Ruskin. to help family caregivers become aware If you are unable to attend the of the many resources offered by govNovember 1 open house, the AARP ernmental agencies, AARP and nonprofit offers periodic 90-minute workshops organizations." which are free for the public to attend. Representatives from four groups— For more information, please visit Bay Area Legal Services, Shine (a nonwww.local.aarp.org/tampa-FL/.
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Pastors Invited To Private Movie Screening With Actor Kevin Sorbo All Pro Pastors presents a special date night for pastors and their spouses featuring dinner and a private screening of the new film, Miracle in East Texas. Actors and film producers Kevin and Sam Sorbo will be in attendance for a meet and greet and photo opportunity. The special date night is coming to both Tampa and Lakeland. Pastors can either attend the premiere on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Mission Hill Church in Tampa or on Friday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God in Lakeland. With limited seating, the event is expected to sell out. Tickets are $25 per couple and are available for purchase at www.allpropastors.org under the Events tab. Actor Kevin Sorbo is best known for his role as Hercules in the 1990s television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. More recently, he played the atheist professor in the Christian film God’s Not Dead (2014). Miracle in East Texas is directed by Kevin and was inspired by true events. Described as a romantic Christian comedy, the film is set in the West during the Depression Era. Kevin portrays Doc Boyd, a shifty swindler taking advantage of well-to-do widows. His character is in cahoots with conman Dad Everett, played by John Ratzenberger, known for his role as Cliff in the television series Cheers.
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Sam Sorbo gives life to the character Flora May Simms, a widow who encounters the dubious pair. “We’re (All Pro Pastors) just happy, as a ministry, to invite pastors and spouses for a fun date night with a dinner and a movie,” said Paul Pickern, founder of All Pro Pastors. “This ministry has been blessed by God to bring pastors together to help align the Kingdom.” Pickern, a Plant City resident and pastor, officially founded All Pro Pastors in 2009. The international ministry is dedicated to caring for pastors through encouragement and prayer. Pastors throughout the world gather weekly at ‘Champion Tables,’ where they can ‘take off the pastor title’ and relate with others walking similar paths. Pickern concluded, “God said early on, ‘save the shepherds’ and by the grace of God that’s what we’ve been doing. With these different events, we want to be a blessing, but we also want these events to have some substance to it. Kevin and Sam’s movie is well done with Jesus all through it—where you can get the gospel and still have a good laugh.” For more information, visit the All Pro Pastors’ website. More details on Miracle in East Texas can found at www.miracleineasttexas.com.
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B. Lee Elam Golf Classic Draws Record Support To Benefit Local Charities
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charities together and they all benefit, that’s what’s best,” Saunders added, “because a win for them is a win for us.” Lee said he is honored to see over the past 18 years the support his tournament commands; it started as an American Cancer Society fundraiser and for a number of years ran under the auspices of the Community Roundtable. Stepping up to the plate now as a key player is Lee’s From left to right, Eleanor Saunders, Debbie Meegan, B. Lee Elam and Chuck Burgess, shortly before tee Rotary Club—the Rotary Club time for the B. Lee Elam Golf Classic, held on Oct. 10 of Brandon—which counts as at Buckhorn Springs Country Club. well among its members Saunders and past presidents Burgess Ask attendees and benefactors why and Meegan. the B. Lee Elam Charity Golf Classic this “A lot of good people are in the year drew a record turnout and they’ll club; a lot of business people in the point to the namesake’s long-standing community who do a lot,” said Rotarian stature in the community and the three and tournament golfer J.J. Massaro of charities he selected to reap tournament the original Beef ‘O’ Brady’s restaurant proceeds. on Kings Ave. “It’s hard not to get In all, 125 golfers reportedly signed involved. You want to be a part of good up to play at the October 10 tournament charities.” at Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country In a word, tournament turnout was Club, which drew as well the executive “amazing,” Meegan said, shortly before directors of the benefiting charities: tee time. “It sold out completely. Eleanor Saunders of the Emergency Everybody wanted to come out and Care Help Organization (ECHO), support Lee and the three charities. He Deborah “Debbie” Meegan of the has a heart and passion for supporting Outreach Clinic and Chuck Burgess of charities.” the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center Lee said he was humbled by the (BSAC). response. “People have a lot of respect for Lee “It’s just a very good feeling to know and his legacy and they believe in our you have that kind of credibility, and that charities,” Burgess said. you can use if for a good cause,” he “Anytime you can bring multiple said.
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Bloomingdale Medical Assoc. Expands Services As AdventHealth Office
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AdventHealth AdventHealth Medical Group Medical Group. Multispecialty at “Our continued Bloomingdale, growth and expanformerly sion allow us to Bloomingdale provide more conMedical venient access to Associates, is high-quality comexpanding servicprehensive care es to care for the that helps people Riverview, Lithia, live their healthiest Bloomingdale Medical Associates has now Valrico and life possible and become AdventHealth Medical Group Brandon commufind that care Multispecialty at Bloomingdale and offers expanded services to serve the community. nities under the close to where AdventHealth brand of compassionate they live, work and play.” whole person care. Services at the AdventHealth Medical Group location include cardiology care for Multispecialty at Bloomingdale was patients 18 and older, primary and prefounded in 1988 by Dr. Jeffrey ventative care, physicals, immunizaWartman. The practice has provided tions, acute and chronic disease manclinical excellence for over two decades agement and more for patients ages 12 under the leadership of Dr. Wartman, and older. AdventHealth Medical Group Dr. Myron Kwan and Dr. Margaret Multispecialty at Bloomingdale is Colleran. equipped with a full laboratory, X-ray “We are excited to join and a wide range of ultrasound servicAdventHealth to make it easy for es to provide convenience to patients. patients to receive comprehensive The AdventHealth network includes health care and the best long-term increased access to specialists and health in primary care focused on qualisurgeons, as well as nearly 50 hospital ty and safety,” said Dr. Jeffrey D. campuses throughout almost a dozen Wartman, founder of AdventHealth states. AdventHealth Medical Group is Medical Group Multispecialty at comprised of nearly 250 providers, Bloomingdale. “We want our patients to operating in more than 90 locations, be able to get everything they need representing over 30 medical specialwithin one network and we’re excited to ties in the West Florida Division. make it happen with AdventHealth.” “We are excited to join this commuAdventHealth Medical Group nity and bring our brand of whole perMultispecialty at Bloomingdale is locatson care to meet the health care needs ed at 13403 Boyette Rd. in Riverview. of this growing area of Hillsborough To schedule an appointment, please County,” said Chris Jenkins, CEO of call 654-1775 or visit the location.
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38th Annual Tampa Greek Food Festival Celebrates Heritage The Tampa Greek Festival at St. John the Baptist Green Orthodox Church in South Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood has been a staple in the Tampa Bay community for 38 years. What better way to spend the weekend, Friday to Sunday, November 8-10, than satisfying your cravings for Greek lamb, gyros, herb lemon chicken and other delicious authentic Greek dishes? St. John's famous finishing touches, such as baklava, kourambiedes, loulourakia and many other famous Greek pastry treats are a tasty excuse to stay just a little longer and enjoy live music until closing where you will enjoy live music by Greek bouzouki band John Demas & the Omega Project. St. John’s Glendi Dance Groups will perform around the clock. While you enjoy the entertainment, you can have some made-to-order Greek coffee or enjoy a full bar with signature Greek drinks. The bakaliko, or ‘neighborhood market,’ will feature traditional pantry items essential to every well-stocked Greek kitchen, and the Mediterranean Open Air Market will showcase jewelry, clothes and more. This family event includes a children’s play zone. Guided tours of St. John’s will give visitors an opportunity to experience the luminescent iconography
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and symbolism of this ancient Christian faith. Tours will be led by Father Stavros Akrotirianakis and Pastoral Assistant Charlie Hambos. St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church shares its blessings with the Tampa community by giving a portion of festival proceeds to charity and supporting LifePath Hospice as well as Love INC., a ministry mobilizing local churches to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ. According to Catherine Mitseas, the public relations volunteer, "The Tampa Greek Festival is truly a cherished community event. It attracts more than 8,000 people over the weekend who enjoy the warm family atmosphere created by our loving volunteers." The cost is $2 per person at the door. Hours are Friday, November 8 from 12 Noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, November 9 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, November 10 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be free admission on Friday, November 8 only from 12 Noon-4 p.m. Entry is free for military families and children under 12 years old. Parking is free. St. John the Baptist Green Orthodox Church is located at 2418 W. Swann Ave. in Tampa. For more information, visit TampaGreekFestival.com or on Facebook at TampaGreekFestival.
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Young Life Reaches Teens With Gospel Message Outside Church Walls
By Amanda Boston
school, college-age, special needs students, military teens and a camp. Since 2013, Rusch has been involved with the Brandon/FishHawk Young Life group. The local group meets weekly on Monday evenings at 8 p.m. High school students attend ‘club’ gatherings at the Campo YMCA in Valrico and ‘campaigners’ gatherings in local homes. The Young Life group alternates every week between Young Life’s mission is to introduce the two locations. adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. Club nights at Campo YMCA are Young Life started in 1939 as a book high energy gatherings with music, club in Texas and emerged in 1941 as a games and a short Bible message. The non-denominational ministry devoted to campaigners meeting is an evening comsharing the gospel with teens on ‘their parable to a church's small group and turf.’ It meets in homes and community focuses on teaching, prayer and sharing. centers like the YMCA, which act as neu- High school students may attend any tral territories rather than taking place in time throughout the year. Besides gathera church building. ings on Mondays, the group participates Sometimes, teens or their families in community events, fun social outings have had an unfortunate experience at a and summer camp. church gathering or are fearful to enter a “There are kids who are fully church building. Young Life bridges that involved in their faith; some that are gap by introducing teens to Jesus and questioning it; some who have only gone helping them grow in their faith. to church with their parents on Christmas “Young Life isn’t meant to take the and Easter; and others who have never place of a church gathering but is a safe heard anything about Jesus,” explained and comfortable, fun and energetic way Rusch. “The tagline for Young Life is for someone to be introduced to the they exist to reach the furthest out kid.” gospel or reintroduced to what it means Volunteer leaders are needed. If you to be living for Christ,” explained Greg are interested, you can contact Greg Rusch, the Brandon/FishHawk area Rusch at 695-6938 or leader. “The hope is to eventually get greg@mygraceumc.com. Background them connected to a ministry.” screening and training are required. More Today, this multifaceted Christian information on Facebook at ministry is present in all 50 states and 90 younglife.fishhawk; Instagram at brancountries. The international ministry has donarea_yl; or Snapchat at branadded groups for middle school, high donareayl.
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East Hillsborough Democratic Club Meets
The monthly meeting of the East Hillsborough Democratic Club will be on Tuesday, November 12 at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill, 701 W. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon. Invite family and friends at 6 p.m. for the meet and greet; the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker scheduled for November is Genet Stewart with Ruth's List. For more information, visit www.easthillsboroughdems.org.
Regal Railways Presents Toy Train, Collectible Show/Sale
On Saturday, November 23, vendors will be on hand selling model trains, various hobbies, collectibles and die-cast cars. There will be a running train layout for the children to enjoy. Come out and bring the kids. The show will take place at the Hillsborough Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd. in Dover from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free. Credit cards accepted. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Joe at 727-2441341 or visit www.regalrailways.com.
Strawberry Festival Theme Announced
The Florida Strawberry Festival’s theme for the 85th annual event is ‘Our Perfect Vision!’ “We’re seeing 20/20,” said President Paul Davis. “Be on the lookout for some worldfamous headline entertainment, incredible new food items and vendors at this year’s festival.” A new theme is created for the festival each year to offer guests a glimpse of the experience they can expect at the 11-day event. It also unifies vendors, FFA chapters, organizations, corporate partners and exhibitors who create parade floats and displays throughout the celebration. The festival’s strawberry character featured in this year’s theme artwork is an intricate part of the event’s branding and
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advertising efforts. In this theme’s artwork, the iconic Mr. Berry wears a fedora, 2020 sunglasses and carries a plate of strawberry shortcake. The theme centralizes around the festival’s ‘Perfect Vision’ for fun, which includes rides, food, entertainment, shortcake and much more.
Brandon Coin Club Hosts Coin & Currency Show
The Brandon Coin Club Inc., a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization, will hold its next Coin & Currency Show on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Brandon Elks Lodge #2383, located at 800 Centennial Lodge Dr. in Brandon. There will be 30 dealers/45 tables and a free gold coin drawing. Admission and parking are free. There will be free coin grab bags for all children under 12. Food will be available on site. There will be free appraisals and door prizes. ICG Grading Service will be in attendance and will offer free verbal opinions along with $10 slabbing. For more information, contact Jack Laci at 352-777-6073 or brandoncoinclub@yahoo.com.
Traffic Light Meeting For St. Stephen Church
Hillsborough County representatives have agreed to meet with St. Stephen members on Friday, November 15 to hear firsthand concerns about the traffic issues. A petition will be presented at that time and the results of their investigation will be explained. Please plan on attending this very important meeting in the St. Stephen Church, Family Life Center, located at 10118 Saint Stephen Cir. in Riverview at 7 p.m. Family and friends are invited to come to express support. Attendance is imperative for drivers or passengers who have been in an accident at or near the intersection or have firsthand knowledge of an accident. Residents and businesses in the area are also encouraged to attend.
International Folk Fair Returns To Vinoy Park
SPIFFS 45th Annual International Folk Fair will be held from Thursday to Sunday, October 24-27, at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg. The four-day festival showcases food and culture from 36+ ethnic organizations, each representing immigrants from nations across the
globe. The groups will unite in a Grand Parade of Nations, culminating in a swearing-in ceremony of new American citizens. SPIFFS International Folk Fair transforms St. Petersburg’s waterfront into a microcosm of the world, with a multitude of ethnic crafts, arts, food, cooking demonstrations and special entertainment. For more information, visit www.spiffs.org.
Walk To End Alzheimer’s®
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s takes place on Saturday, November 2, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden Ceremony—a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons participants come together to fight Alzheimer’s. Fundraising dollars fuel the Association’s mission and having participation in the event helps to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in the Hillsborough County community. While there is no fee to register, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages participants to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. Participants can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
Knights Of Columbus Patriotism Spirit Week
The Knights of Columbus Monsignor John F. Scully Assembly #3418 of Riverview is sponsoring a Patriotism Day Celebration on Wednesday night, November 6 at Bloomingdale Pizza from 4-9 p.m., featuring Patriotic Songs led by a local Men’s Ensemble and guest speaker Kelly Kowall of My Warrior’s Place in Ruskin. Bloomingdale Pizza will donate 10 percent of sales to Assembly #3418, including takeout. Mention ‘Knights for Vets’ from Monday, November 4 through Thursday, November 7. Proceeds will support the VAVS (VA Hospital Veteran’s Services) and My Warrior’s Place in Ruskin (mywarriorsplace.org). Bloomingdale Pizza is located at 4334 Bell Shoals Rd. in Valrico. Remember to say: Knights for Vets when you order. If you can’t attend but want to help Veterans, you can send a check payable to K of C Assembly #3418 to Sir Knight Mark Lovejoy, 6951 Cohasset Cir., Riverview, FL 33578.
AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Florida
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Florida. They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the area in December 2019. AMERICAN PICKERS is a docuMurder Mystery mentary series that Dinner – A Taste Of explores the fascinating Killer Wine world of antique ‘pickCongregation Beth ing’ on History. Shalom of Brandon is The hit show folpresenting a Murder lows Mike and Frank, Mystery Dinner on two of the most skilled Saturday, November 16 pickers in the business, at 6:30 p.m. at Stowers as they hunt for Funeral Home, located at America’s most valu401 W. Brandon Blvd. in able antiques. As they Brandon. This will set the hit the backroads from Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will atmosphere for interaccoast to coast, Mike return to Florida to find treasurers for their History Channel show, tive family fun, where you and Frank are on a AMERICAN PICKERS. can volunteer to be a mission to recycle and suspect or help investigate the murder to rescue forgotten relics. win prizes. Enjoy a full vegetarian dinner They are ready to find extraordinary and entertaining ‘killer’ evening. items and hear fascinating tales about Ticket sales end on Tuesday, them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking November 12 and will not be sold on the for leads and would love to explore your day of the event. Call 681-6547 or purhidden treasure. chase tickets at bethshalon-brandon.org. Send your name, phone number, Scroll down to the event link. Tickets are location and description of the collection $25 for nonmembers, $20 for CBS memwith photos to bers and $5 for children under 13 years americanpickers@cineflix.com or call old. 855-OLD-RUST. Facebook page: @GotAPick.
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The Danger Of Feeding Your Pets Treats During The Holidays
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River Hills nities throughout Country Club and its Florida are seeing 198 acres of land and developers purchase facilities, including an and build on golf 18-hole, par-72 course land, with course, has been pursubstantial negative chased by RHC impact on home valMaster Association, ues in those commuInc., the corporation nities, River Hills that is the homeownhomeowners believe ers association for the this will allow them to River Hills community. be in control of these The purchase assets, in control of price was $2.9M and their destiny,” Brooks the association will wrote in an email. spend another $2.1M Representing the to upgrade the facility seller, Fore Golf Aerial view of the River Hills Country Services, was and take care of Club golf course from the club’s deferred mainteSteven Ekovich, the Facebook page. nance. national managing director of the “With the purchase, residents can be Leisure Investment Properties Group of assured that will not change,” said Paul Marcus & Millichap. He says the sale Brooks, president of the homeowners means residents don’t have to worry association’s board of directors. about new owners developing part, or The 30-year-old course was all, of the site as apartments, a rehabilidesigned by legendary course designer tation center or an assisted living faciliJoe Lee and includes amenities like a ty. 13,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, pro shop as well “They did a fantastic thing by conas men’s and women’s locker rooms. trolling their property values,” said Other athletic and lifestyle facilities Ekovich, who handles similar transacinclude a playground, fitness center and tions throughout the country, ranging swimming pool, as well as basketball, from marinas to ski resorts. The River sand volleyball and tennis courts. Hills golf course was designed by Besides physical recreation, River ‘Gentleman’ Joe Lee, who, according to Hills dining and banquet facilities have golfadvisor.com, designed 146 courses been locations for countless family and in the second half of the 20th century, community celebrations, ranging from reshaping the landscape of Florida with wedding receptions to charitable chili 71 courses in the state, including cook-offs since opening in 1989. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge “At a time where golf course commu- outside of Orlando.
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Paying homto the variety and age to quality of the differNovemberfest’s ent food booths. 50th anniversary, “I have 15 difmidway rides will ferent food booths. include the Zipper, Over the years, you which recently build relationships, celebrated 50 and that’s why I years. Unlimited continue to volunride armbands are teer each year. $23 during the What better place event. You can can you help build purchase disyour church than counted ride armwith your communibands ahead of ty?” said Stewart. time from Nativity Alexis Redig, students. Nativity’s faith and Additionally, media coordinator, Sunday’s said, "It never Appreciation Day ceases to amaze honoring the milime how much love tary, law enforcefor Novemberfest ment, and first our surrounding responders will community has.” offer discounted Redig continride armbands to ued, “Seeing the those with proper greater impact this Aerial view of Novemberfest: An aerial view identification. family-friendly and of Novemberfest from the 1980s. New this fun event has on year is ‘Money Mania.’ Instead of only the community is awesome and drives one grand prize cash winner, raffles will our staff and volunteers to continue to be held throughout the event. The cash improve the Novemberfest experience prizes are in the amounts of $2,500, year after year.” $1,000, $750, $500 and $250 with the More details on the entertainment grand prize of $5,000 announced on and the fest schedule can be found at Sunday. www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/novemStewart also shared that Shells, a berfest. Nativity Catholic Church and local seafood restaurant, is joining this School are located at 705 E. Brandon year’s food tent. From traditional hamBlvd. in Brandon. For the latest inforburgers to scratch-made Polish cookmation, search Novemberfest on ing, each year, fest-goers look forward Facebook.
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October 27 from 4-6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Brandon will host a Trunk or Treat. The first hour will have Trunk or santi, le o C Treat. The second hour e hell by Mic ver.com d e il p will have Free Festival, er Com preyobs s o @ e including games, pumpll miche kin decorating and more. The address is 121 Carver Ave. in Brandon. Call 689-4597 or visit https://fpcbrandon.org/events/pumpHoly Innocents’ Fall Whistle Stop kin-palooza/.
Craft Show
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church is hosting its 12th annual Fall Whistle Stop Craft Show on Saturday, November 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It is a fun family event with more than 70 vendors, showcasing and selling unique arts & crafts, novelties and baked goods for the fall and winter seasons. Shop for special Christmas gifts for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list. It will be held on the church grounds at 604 N. Valrico Rd. in Valrico. Vendor spaces are still available. Register at www.hiepiscopal.org. Call 689-3130 during church hours.
North Brandon Family YMCA To Hold Community Trunk Or Treat
New Location For Brandon Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
Centerpoint Church will hold a free Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 26 from 4-6 p.m. at its North Campus at 1720 S. Saint Cloud Rd. in Valrico. There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, candy and more. If you want to show us your best trunk, sign-ups for trunks are open now. This year, it will be offering a $100 gift card for the best trunk, $75 for second place and $50 for third place. You can sign up at https://centerpointfl.churchcenter.com/peo ple/forms/72022.
The Brandon Christian Women's Connection Luncheon is now being held at Buckhorn Country Club on the second Tuesday of the month. The luncheon will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12 for a luncheon in honor of Veterans—‘Give thanks, God, Country and Family’ together with music and an inspirational speaker. The cost is $15. First-time guests are $10. This is a nondenominational luncheon. No membership required, but a reservation is necessary. Please call Lillie at 740-0098 to attend.
Fall Craft Fair At St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church will hold its 52nd Annual Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. Enjoy 70+ outside vendors exhibiting unique handmade crafts. Also enjoy a bake sale, Granny’s Attic Rummage Sale and mission café in the Family Life Center, as well as pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. St. Andrew’s is located at 3315 S. Bryan Rd. in Brandon. Call 689-6849 or visit SAUMC.net. Vendors are still needed.
First Presbyterian Church Of Brandon Holds Trunk Or Treat And Festival Pumpkin Palooza is a free community event with more pumpkins than you can possibly imagine. On Sunday,
Join Halloween Family Fun at North Brandon Family YMCA on Saturday, October 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the north-facing parking lot. The event is free and open to the community. Bring your treat bag and enjoy trick-or-treating, games, snacks, baked goodies, music and more. The Y is located at 3097 Kingsway Rd. in Seffner. For more information, email Rebecca.piatt@tampaymca.org.
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Annual Food Drive To Help More Than 200 Local Families
St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving and Christmas Annual Food Drive will take
place at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Over 200 local area families are serviced over the holidays. Please bring food and gift cards in a reusable cloth bag to the St. Vincent de Paul trailer parked in front of St. Stephen
Church at 10118 St. Stephen Cir. in Riverview through Sunday, November 3, or any Friday between 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to the SVdP Portable behind the Family Life Center or call 325-6440 to schedule a time. The shopping list for each family includes: two cans of green beans, two cans of corn, two cans kidney, pinto or black beans, one can of cranberry sauce, one medium size can gravy (chicken or turkey—no glass jars), one regular size box of stuffing, one regular size box instant mashed potatoes, one can of chicken broth, one medium size can of yams, one boxed cake mix, one can of icing, one twopound bag of rice, one box macaroni and cheese and a $15 grocery gift card for purchasing meat.
Flea Market
Brandon Christian Church, located at 910 Bryan Rd. in Brandon (on the corner of Bryan Rd. and Lumsden Rd.), is hosting its much-anticipated annual indoor flea market on Saturday, November 9, from 8 a.m.-to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the church’s office at 6894021.
Cimino Elementary School Fall Festival
The annual Fall Festival at Cimino Elementary school, located at 4329 Culbreath Rd. in Valrico, will be held on Friday, November 1 from 4-7 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy an evening of fun, games, good and live entertainment. Tickets will be sold at the door (cash only). Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Interactive Education Academy Announces Great American Teach-In
On Thursday November 14, Interactive Education Academy (IEA) will host its annual Great American Teach-In. Students will be given the opportunity to preview careers in the fields of medicine, law, chiropractic and vocal studies. Representatives will be present from the Bantner Firm, At Last Chiropractic, Laughs for the Troops, One Blood, St. Petersburg College, Ruth Eckerd College and the St. Petersburg Opera Company. Prior to the Great American Teach-In, IEA will also host guest speaker Scott Laviano, co-owner of YoYo Juice in Valrico, who will make a short presentation about owning a small business. Interactive Education Academy is a private school, located at 1474
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Nominations Now Open For 2020 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall Of Fame
The Hillsborough County Commission on the Status of Women is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame celebrates the achievements of Hillsborough County women who have made significant contributions in areas such as business, education, philanthropy, the military and public service to improve the lives of residents of Hillsborough County. Nomination forms are available at HCFLGOV.NET/COSW-HALL-OFFAME, or call Elizabeth Cardenas at 2746790. Nominations are accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, November 4.
Congregation Beth Shalom Holds Taste Of Tanakh
Taste of Tanakh on Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m.-12 Noon - The monthly Torah study group will discuss ‘Parshat Noach.’ What Does It Mean to Be Righteous? Parshat Noach teaches us that Noah was righteous for his generation. Jewish tradition debates whether we should look to Noah as a role model or not. Explore some of these debates and what it means to be righteous. Members and nonmembers are welcome. A light nosh will be served. Congregation Beth Shalom also welcomes you to Sabbath on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Oneeg, nosh and mingle follows. Call 681-6547 for more information.
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Gather Family For Fall Fun & Hayrides At Wolfe’s Family Produce
By Michelle Colesanti
The corner of the last three weekBloomingdale and ends in October— US Hwy. 301 will Friday through Sunday, once again be October 11-13, 18-20 transformed into a and 25-27 from 6:30perfect family fall 9:30 p.m. The hayrides gathering place as will also take place on Wolfe’s Family two ‘bonus nights’ right Produce becomes before Halloween on home to one of the Tuesday and area’s largest Wednesday, pumpkin patches. October 28 and This, along with its 29, from 6:30-8:30 famous Halloween Hayrides p.m. There will be on its 13 acres, promises fun free candy and for the entire family. you are welcome The owners are twin to wear your cosbrothers Jeff and Jonathan tume. Hayrides Wolfe. The pair graduated are $7 per perWolfe’s Produce, located at 6005 Riverview High School in son. US Hwy. 301 S. in Riverview. 2003, and both were The pumpkin involved with the agriculture and 4-H propatch is open every day from October 1grams. The brothers have run this great 31 from 8:30 a.m. to closing time. family-owned business since May 2008. Pumpkins are received in split loads all Year-round, they manage and run the through the month. That way, when you stand offering fresh produce, hot boiled purchase your pumpkin, you will have peanuts, honey and other products from better choices of size and they will be local vendors. fresh. This will be the 10th year that the Jeff said, “We get a huge selection brothers have offered the hayrides in with all shapes and sizes available from addition to the pumpkin patch, and they mini to monster-sized pumpkins.” Jeff and are proud of the business they have creJonathan are both married with children ated. Each year, more decorations and and are proud to be building their familylights are added to the trail. owned business alongside their families. “We have 13 acres of trails and thouWolfe’s Produce is open from 8:30 sands of pumpkins to choose from, and it a.m.-7 p.m. beginning on Thursday, is great to see all the families come October 1 and is located at 6005 US Hwy. through,” said Jeff. “We offer fresh pro301 S. in Riverview (on the corner of 301 duce and local products for families.” and Bloomingdale Ave.). Call 927-2203 or The hayrides are scheduled to run 927-2204 for more information.
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Newsome High School Grads Blog About Lifestyle Tour Of 61 National Parks
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Lauren and Steven Keys logged more than 34,000 miles in their van in seven months earlier this year, but they saw some pretty amazing sites while doing it. The couple, both of whom grew up in the Brandon area and graduated from Newsome High School, visited all of the United States’ 61 national parks between January and August without spending a significant amount of money. They detailed their journey, with tips and suggestions for readers, on their blog, Trip of a Lifestyle. “We love to travel and this was something that we have always wanted to do,” said Lauren, who left her job before the trip but was able to develop a photography and freelance business while on the road. “We hope that by sharing our experience on our blog we can inspire other people to follow their own similar goals.” The Keys, who are high school sweethearts, left Florida on January 7 in their Nissan NV200 cargo van, which they equipped with a full-size bed. Their plan was to stay in the warmer states throughout the winter and move northward as the weather warmed up. “That was a good plan in theory,” said Steven. “But between the fact that it was a really cold winter and the government shut down, which meant that we couldn’t access some of the parks when we planned to, we had to be flexible.”
Their trip ing,” said took them Steven. “We 34,000 miles in plan and save their van, which far in advance they drove to so that even Alaska in June, though we keep and on multiple our expenses flights, including low, we have a chartered bush buffer to fall flights, and boat back on if necrides to accomessary. Our plish their goal savings give us of seeing every the freedom to one of the really make our parks. goals a reality.” Budgeting Lauren and and making Steven share good financial Lauren and Steven Keys visited all 61 United States many of their choices are very national parks between January and August this year. financial tips, They detailed their experiences on their blog and important to the and even hope to inspire others to take similar trips. Keys, who expense describe themselves as diligent savers. reports, on their blog and found ways to “Whenever we take a trip like this, continue to make an income, mostly by our goal is for it [to] cost us next to nothtaking freelance jobs, while on the road.
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They encourage anyone interested in traveling to plan and save in advance, but say that although a significant savings account is helpful, it is not necessary. The blog also contains details about their time in each park, along with fun and artistic shots from each area. “I made it a goal to get one really fantastic image from each park,” said Lauren, who has developed a business offering photography at weddings and events since returning from the
When asked which of the parks was their favorite, the Keys were easily able to answer thanks to a ranked list they put together on their trip taking into account three main factors. “We looked at three things in deciding how to rank the parks,” said Lauren. “We started with the ‘Wow Factor,’ meaning how much the park amazed us; but also took into consideration the ‘Fun Factor,’ what there was to do there; and the ‘Solitude Factor,’ because we found ourselves really enjoying the places that let us get away and have time to ourselves to think.” To learn more about the Keys’ trip, follow their blog at www.tripofalifestyle.com. Visit www.keysphotography.com/art to see and purchase photographs from the trip. Use the coupon code BACKFX at the checkout to receive a discount until Friday, November 15.
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Bottle Engraving At AJ’s Fine Wine & Liquors
AJ’s Fine Wine & Liquors will host an engraving event on Tuesday, November 26 from 6-9 p.m. The engraving can be done on the following items: Woodford Reserve from 375ml and up; Jack Enjoy a trip on the Little Daniel’s Single Barrel 375ml and Manatee River with Latitudes 750ml, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tours in Ruskin. It will celebrate AJs Fine Wine & Liquors Rye 375ml and 750ml, Jack its one-year anniversary on engraving. Sunday, October 20. Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel proof Angela Fulgieri has We are espe375ml and 750ml and Jack Daniel’s home, Tropical just been named cially appreciative of the local support. We as Campo YMCA’s Sinatra Select 1L. Escapes is new program direceven have a number of repeat customers You are welcome to purchase items tor of senior health and your premier who bring their visiting family." well-being. from the store ahead of time and bring outdoor conWhile onboard, you will encounter your receipt to have the bottle engraved tractor, specializing in swimming pool various local and migratory birds, dolthat evening. These make great holiday construction. Some of the many addiphin pods, manatees, rays and more gifts as well as a nice host/hostess gifts tional services offered are spas, fire pits, while hearing about the rich history of for Thanksgiving celebrations. rockwork and water features. the area. The 36’ tour boat offers covAJ’s Fine Wine & Liquors is located The latest technology is used as ered/cushioned seating and onboard at 3443 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. well as innovative building methods. You restroom. Optional meals and drinks are For more information, call 654-6488 or will receive the one-on-one attention available on each cruise. Reservations visit on Facebook. needed durare required. ing any Latitudes Tours is located at Latitudes Tours Celebrates One Year major con580 Bahia Beach Blvd. in Ruskin. Latitudes Tours will celebrate one struction For more information, call 641year on Sunday, October 20. It offers project. 1311, email guided ecotours and sunset cruises Tropical which are perfect for all ages. The captain Info@latitudestours.com or visit Escapes www.latitudestours.com/. and naturalist are expert guides who will likes to be considered a local swimming take you on an exploration of the Little pool boutique providing more quality, Tropical Escapes Pool Builders Manatee River and nearby nature preless volume. Offers Boutique-Style Service serve. Hours are Monday to Friday from 7 If you are looking to build a beautiful Owner and Managing Director Nancy a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m.-5 area where you can spend your time Lopez said, "We've had a phenomenal p.m. and it is closed on Sunday. For relaxing in the comfort of your own response from the moment we opened.
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The Campo Family YMCA is pleased to welcome Angela Fulgieri as its new program director of senior health and well-being. In this role, Fulgieri will work with the community’s everexpanding active older adult population, helping grow current offerings while also developing new and innovative senior programming. Fulgieri brings with her a wealth of experience having served as the wellness experience director for the Plant City Family YMCA for the past two years. Her time at the Plant City Y resulted in new community partnerships, increased member retention and expanded personal training. Prior to that, Angela began working for the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA years ago as a Welcome Center representative, group exercise instructor and wellness coordinator. “As we age, it is increasingly important to stay active and exercise regularly,” said Fulgieri. “From group exercise and pickleball to potlucks and chronic disease prevention, the Y is committed to providing fundamental health and social activities that contribute to older adults living a healthier and more fulfilling life.” She will work with the YMCA of the Continued on next page
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Hess Orthodontics Holds Annual Halloween Candy Buy-Back To Benefit Troops
After over five years with the Tampa Bay Lightning and over 20 years in the sports and entertainment industry, Eric Blankenship has joined the executive team for The Heights District, Armature Works and BE1 Concepts. It was announced by Chas Bruck, co-owner of The Heights District, Armature Works and BE1
Hess Orthodontics will be holding its annual Halloween candy buy-back. For every pound of candy donated, you will receive $1. All candy collected will be donated to the troops via Operation Gratitude. Candy collections will take place on Friday, November 1 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Riverview office, located at 11970 Boyette Rd., on Monday, November 4 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the FishHawk location at 16307 FishHawk Blvd. in Lithia and in Parrish at 8312 US Hwy. 301 N. and on Wednesday, November 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Apollo Beach location at 421 Apollo Beach Blvd. and at the Riverview location. For more information, call 645-4377 or visit www.hessorthodontics.com.
Eric Blankenship Named Chief Marketing Officer For The Heights District, Armature Works & BE1 Concepts
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Concepts. During his tenure as the vice president of marketing, Blankenship was responsible for the brand development, advertising, promotions, digital marketing, digital media, social media, live events, creative services and retail marketing for the Tampa Bay Lightning. “We are very excited to acquire someone with the experience, relationships and track record for success that Eric has in this market,” commented Bruck. “Eric led efforts to develop one of the most-admired brands in the Tampa Bay area and we look Eric Blankenship has joined forward to his leaderthe executive team for The ship as we look to Heights District, Armature Works and BE1 Concepts. elevate some
already-strong local brands into something even bigger.” In his newly created role, Blankenship will be responsible for the brand development, advertising, promotions, digital marketing, digital media, social media, special events and creative services across all three business units—The Heights District, Armature Works and BE1 Concepts. “I’m extremely fortunate and excited to join an organization that continually brings people together in memorable ways,” commented Eric Blankenship. “I look forward to being part of a team of individuals so committed to making the Tampa Bay area a better place to live, work and play.” Born and raised in Tampa, Blankenship graduated from Jesuit High School and from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Blankenship is married and resides in Tampa with his wife, McKenzie; son, Jackson; and daughter, Isabella. Visit www.linkedin.com/in/ericblankenship74/.
Phoenix House Florida’s Holds Annual Celebration of Recovery
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Riverview Chamber Celebrates Remodeling Of Shapes Fitness For Women-Brandon
GRCC members and many gymgoers gathered to celebrate the remodeling reveal of Shapes Fitness for Women-Brandon. The female-focused fitness center invited vendors in to enhance their celebration and also decorated the newly remodeled space with an explosion of pink. Several tenured employees, including Shapes Fitness for Women-Brandon owner Ann Gilbert, greeted all who joined them on this special day. Shapes has been involved in women's fitness for nearly 30 years. Its first location opened in 1990 and it has been helping women achieve their fitness goals ever since. The new remodel features an open layout, new equipment and a redesigned childcare—Kids Zone. The Kids Zone area is equipped with video monitoring so you can rest assured your children are safe and having a blast while you enjoy your workout. During the event, demonstrations were provided. One of the most unique demos was on its paddleboard simulation equipment. This prepares participants for paddleboarding on the open water or just allows them to enjoy the same workout as they would if they were on the open water. It is a workout that engages the full body and can
Phoenix House Florida (PHFL) recently hosted its Annual Celebration of Recovery. The celebration is held each year to recognize patients’ hard work and success in recovery. Phoenix House Florida holds the event every year in September to commemorate National Recovery Month. John Cunningham, a graduate of Phoenix House Florida, received the Celebration of Recovery Alumni of the Year Award for his inspirational story and leadership in the recovery community. Since leaving PHFL, Cunningham successfully maintained his recovery and eventually became a house manager Shapes Fitness for Women in Brandon recently celebrated its at Real Recovery, a remodel with the Riverview Chamber. sober living home in Brandon where he is still employed increase in intensity by inflating the as the program administrator. device you stand on. “Here I am able to give back and Shapes Fitness for Women is help guys transition back to life without located at 731 W Lumsden Rd. in drugs and alcohol. Many of the life Brandon. Call 661-0033 or visit skills I still used today can be traced https://brandon.shapesfitnessforback to the many groups I took at women.com.
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A few dozen people attended a community forum at Bloomingdale High School to provide input about the hiring of a new superintendent for Hillsborough County schools.
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The process of hiring a new superintendent to lead Hillsborough County’s public schools has begun, with the process including input from the public online and at community forums such as the one that took place on September 17 at Bloomingdale High School. A few dozen parents, school district employees and interested residents told a consultant hired by the district to facilitate the hiring process what they want to see in the new superintendent who will replace the departing Jeff Eakins. The meeting was facilitated by Sandi Gero of Ray and Associates, a company specializing in educational recruitment that is conducting the national search. Gero said hiring a new superintendent is a task that should not be undertaken casually. “It is the most important job your school board embarks upon.” While most of the meeting was devoted to collecting input regarding the qualities expected of a new superintendent, Gero began by asking the audience why someone from outside of the Tampa area would want to move here. The answers highlighted the district’s range of school—urban, suburban and rural—as well as the high quality of its teachers and staff who work in them. The variety of academic programs such as advanced placement courses and magnet schools
actions were mentioned. Some audience members said the ability to properly manage the district’s infrastructure, especially ensuring adequate air conditioning, is needed. Supporting and providing engaging educational opportunities to a diverse student population, in terms of race, socio-economic standing, gender/sexual orientation as well as physical and cognitive abilities, was also mentioned. Jacqueline Haynes, who is director of the district’s 50 achievement schools (schools identified as needing greater district support), said closing the gap between highachieving students and those who are struggling is important. “We have to level the playing field for our students.” Audience members were also invited to submit names of people who they thought would do a good job. The information gathered at community forums and online submissions will be presented to the school board in October, with the recruiting process expected to last to the end of 2019, and a new superintendent will be selected at the beginning of 2020, according to Gero.
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Exhibit Brings History’s Building Blocks To Life In LEGO® Bricks
By Manny Leto
In the U.S. for the first time, ‘Brick History’ lets visitors journey through pivotal moments in world history modeled in LEGO® bricks. Featuring key figures from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings, history comes to life in LEGO® bricks during ‘Brick History,’ a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center opening on Saturday, October 19. The exhibit features 28 meticulously crafted models, each depicting a person, moment or discovery that altered world history. ‘The Arts’ explores creativity from cave paintings to pop art, ‘Conflict’ moves from natural disasters like Pompeii to political disputes such as the Boston Tea Party, ‘Equality’ brings to life the Civil Rights movement, ‘Exploration’ depicts discoveries and inventions that have changed our world, while ‘Transport’ moves from railways and seafaring to
flight. LEGO® artist Warren Elsmore and his team have created a celebration of our shared stories, struggles and triumphs, made from everyone’s favorite Danish toy. There will be tables set up inside the exhibit area where both kids and adults can build their own LEGO® brick creations. Kids can try their hand at building iconic Florida models, including a palm tree, an alligator, a sailboat and more. ‘Brick History’ will also feature some bay area flare, with LEGO® brick portraits of pirates, local sports logos and a map of Florida by Tampa artist John Fontana from Bricks 4 Kidz. The exhibit is on view at the History Center through Sunday, February 16, 2020. Some upcoming events include: Tuesday, October 22 at 6 p.m. – Sangria and Stories: Brick History; Saturday, November 16 at 10 a.m. – Bricks 4 Kidz (ages 5-14); and Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. – LEGO® Brick Retro Game Night (hosted by the History Center Teen Council). The Tampa Bay History Center is located at 801 Old Water St. in Tampa. Tickets start at $10.95 for children age 7 and up, and they are free for children age 6 and under. More information is at TampaBayHistoryCenter.org, or call 2280097.
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Representative Adam Hattersley Hosts Teacher Town Hall
By Kathy L. Collins
State "Public education is Representative one of the most imporAdam Hattersley tant issues in Florida. I (D), who repream excited to sit down sents District 59, with constituents, leadheld a Teacher ers in education in Town Hall in partHillsborough County, nership with the teachers, parents and Hillsborough students to hear their County School concerns and ideas for District at Brandon going forward." Representative Adam Hattersley (D - Dist. 59) held a Teacher Town Hall on High School in Issues that were September 30. Brandon on discussed at the September 30. The Teacher Town Hall Teacher Town Hall ranged from charter drew an impressive crowd consisting of schools, school grades and resources teachers, parents, school personnel such available to students and parents, to as guidance counselors and other conschool security, teacher salaries, Bright cerned citizens. Futures requirements and what is needed The special guests at the Teacher academically for students to get into state Town Hall included Hillsborough School colleges and universities. Board members Lynn Gray, Cindy Stuart One overwhelming thing that came and Karen Perez. Hillsborough from the Teacher Town Hall is that citiClassroom Teacher Association President zens need to be vocal about what they Rob Kriete was there, as was want the future of public education to be Hillsborough Education Foundation Chief by contacting legislators in Tallahassee. Advancement Officer Mike McCollum. Representative Hattersley said, "The Representatives from the Hillsborough purpose of a town hall like this is to get County Council PTA/PTSA were also the community engaged with local and there. state representatives to find out what is Hillsborough County teachers, really at the heart of education, good and administrators, parents, students and bad.” anyone else passionate about public eduThe next Teacher Town Hall will be cation and the future of Hillsborough one focused on minority-owned small County School District students were businesses on Saturday, November 16 encouraged to attend. Those in attenfrom 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Emanuel P. dance were able to engage in a robust Johnson Recreation Center, located at discussion of the current issues that con5855 S. 78th St. in Tampa. For more front teachers, parents, administrators information, please contact Cassidy and the community as a whole today. Whitaker at Cassidy.whitaker@myfloridaRepresentative Hattersley said, house.gov or 777-7601.
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Cirque du Soleil AXEL Is Back on Ice With New Experience
Local Tom Gallo Law Firm Has Been Part Of The Community For 14 Years
young man and his dynamic group of friends, whose passion for live music and graphic arts come to life in an exhilarating adventure that reminds us all that our dreams are within reach. Discover this young artist as he falls for the fascinating Lei in a high speed chase for love and self-realizaCirque du Soleil AXEL is the group’s second creation combining acrobatics and live music on ice. You can tion. Get lifted by the electrifysee it at Amalie Arena from Thursday, October 31 through Sunday, November 3. ing experience of Cirque du Cirque du Soleil is proud to Soleil AXEL, with stunning performancannounce its return on ice with a new cre- es that blend ice-skating, acrobatics and ation that will spin you into the vibrant live music will leave all audiences world of Cirque du Soleil AXEL. This astounded. unique experience will showcase worldCirque du Soleil AXEL is the 48th class acrobatic skating performances set original production of Cirque du Soleil, in fantastical universes combining fullpart of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment spectrum visual effects and awesome live Group, and its second on-ice experimusic that seamlessly integrates popular ence. songs with new original scores. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Cirque du Soleil AXEL will be preGroup is a world leader in live entertainsented at the Amalie Arena, 401 ment. On top of producing worldChannelside Dr. in Tampa, for seven perrenowned circus arts shows, the formances only starting October 31. Canadian organization brings its cre“The success of our first creation on ative approach to a large variety of ice has reinforced our ambition to further entertainment forms such as multimedia explore the extensive creative possibilities productions, immersive experiences, of a frozen playground,” said Daniel theme parks and special events. Fortin, Vice President AXEL will run: Thursday and Friday, Creation. “With Cirque du Soleil October 31 and November 1 at 7:30 AXEL, we will offer a truly electrifying p.m., Saturday, November 2 at 11:30 experience to all audiences, pushing the a.m. and 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. and boundaries of creativity with the unique Sunday, November 3 at 1 and 5 p.m. approach that has forged the reputation More information and tickets are of Cirque du Soleil.” available at cirquedusoleil.com/AXEL or Embark on the journey of Axel, a visit www.amaliearena.com.
Winston Churchill cies and computerized once said, “We make receptionists,” Gallo said. a living by what we “People yearn for the days get. We make a life by when they were able to what we give.” Tom talk face-to-face to a carGallo has been making human being. People ing a living and his life do not want to be lectured for 14 years in the to or talked down to. I take Brandon community. the time to have a converGallo is an attorney sation with clients, learning and own of Tom Gallo us much as I can about Law in Valrico. them, as individuals with The mission of Tom Gallo Law “My beautiful wife hopes, dreams, goals and firm in Valrico is to educate clients and I have been mar- about the importance of planning fears before we even for their future. ried for 30 years,” begin to talk about their Gallo said. “We have two grown sons, legal needs. As a firm, we try our best to who both live in Hillsborough County, and make the clients relaxed and comfortable we have three beautiful granddaughters, when they are visiting us.” ranging from age 7 to 6 months.” Gallo’s law firm offers a variety of Gallo attended Rutgers as an under- legal services, which include wills and graduate and William and Mary Law trusts, elder law, probate, guardianships School. “I have practiced in Valrico and and asset protection. Brandon since 2005, and I have always “I enjoy the interaction with people, found it to be a friendly, welcoming comlearning about them and their experimunity,” Gallo said. “It has a great mixences and most of all, the satisfaction of ture of young and old folks from all parts seeing the smiles on their faces when we of the country. Even though it is a growhave helped them reach their goals,” ing area, it has a ‘small town’ feeling, Gallo said. “We have a great team at the where people can feel they are a part of firm, who all realize that we are there to a community.” serve our clients and that the clients are His law firm’s mission is to educate the true bosses. We provide a comfortclients about the importance of planning able environment for clients to make it for their future and that of their families easier for them to make some of the and to help them understand the documost difficult decisions that they will ever ments that they will need to do so, with have to make in their lives.” simple and straight forward language, in For more information, visit www.toma friendly, family environment. gallolaw.com or contact Gallo for a free “I have found that most people are consultation at 815-4529. Tom Gallo Law frustrated by continually having to deal is located at 2240 Lithia Center Ln. in with large corporations, major bureaucra- Valrico.
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Corbin’s Coin, Bundt Cake Tower And Mainstream Boutique Mac Jeans Corbin’s Stamp & Coin Is Your Source For Treasured Family Heirlooms If you are looking for the perfect gift - maybe for a family with a new baby or to celebrate a momentous occasion, a special coin may be the perfect keepsake? Start a new family tradition by commemorating the Christmas season each year. Holiday coin collections are Gift Basket Item: the perfect Corbin’s Holiday way. One Silver Coin ounce silver Value: coins are $29.95 available for $29.95 (plus tax) in a gift box or also as an ornament that can be displayed. The many varieties include Baby's First Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Season’s Greetings, Santa and other coins. The coins come either in an AirTite capsule with a gift box or in an ornament holder. The ornament holder does not fit into the gift box. Corbin’s Coins is located at 209 N. Kings Ave. in Brandon and is
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Everyday Star Theatre To Present Broadway Musical Review This November
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Broadway B.E.S.T. provides Everyday Star growth and knowledge Theatre (B.E.S.T.) is through the art of theatre. a community theatre Welch said, “We are an for kids, teens and all-inclusive community young adults from theatre. Many of our kindergarten actors and stage crew through 12th grade. are students with special B.E.S.T. will present needs. We do not reject Broadway Musical anyone.” Students can The actors from Broadway Everyday choose to be an actor or Review on Friday, Star Theatre are excited to present part of the stage crew. November 8 and the original show, Broadway Musical Saturday, November Welch added, “The Review, this November. The show was written by Broadway Everyday actors and crew learn 9 beginning at 8 Star Theatre’s founder, Katie Welch. about acting, improv, p.m. The show will be performed at Lakewood Community makeup, stage presence, costume Church of God, located at 1628 design, set building, backstage production Lakewood Dr. in Brandon. including lights, stage management, B.E.S.T. was established by Katie sound booth and more. The actors also Welch who also wrote Broadway Musical learn to perform video trailers, behind the Review. The show will feature Broadway scenes videos and more.” musicals including Wicked, Rent, Oliver, Rohan Patel, a 9-year-old student The Wiz, Hamilton and more. Welch said from Brandon, said, “I love being with my of the production, “In our production, we friends, helping them and acting on stage. have a storyline to it. We want our audiI love acting like a different character. ence to connect to the Broadway world.” B.E.S.T. is my favorite theatre company. I Some of the songs you will hear hope more people will be a part of the include Think of Me from Phantom of the next show.” Opera, You’ll Be Found from Dear Evan Similarly, Kalia Franks, a 15-year-old Hanson and Oh What A Beautiful from Brandon, said, “I never acted before. Morning from Oklahoma. The opening This is my first time acting and I wanted number will be This Is The Greatest to branch out more.” Show from The Greatest Showman. You can get an Early Bird Special In addition to singing and songs, ticket to Broadway Musical Review for Broadway Musical Review will feature just $10 per person. After the special some dancing, mostly jazz. Welch said, ends, tickets will be $15 per person. “Our Dance Captain, Christina, is doing a Please call 416-9574 to reserve tickets. dance solo to the song All That Jazz from For more information on B.E.S.T., Chicago.” please visit https://bestshows.org.
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Customers Take Aim At New Axe Throwing Business – Bury The Hatchet Bury The Hatchet celebrated its grand opening at its newest location in Brandon on Friday, October 4. The excited crowd gathExperience the thrill of ered inside to throwing an axe at a experience wooden target at Bury The Hatchet. The new firsthand the venue opened in newest pasOctober and is located at time that is 939 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. quickly gaining popularity. Participants take aim at wooden targets with axes that weigh almost two lbs. Fans say that throwing axes can be both exciting and challenging. The sport of axe throwing as a sport isn’t new; in fact, it could be one of the oldest sports in existence. However, throwing axes as a sport or pastime is just rolling onto the scene in the United States. The growing sport of axe throwing recently gained in popularity in Canada and has gained quite a following in America within the last two years. Bury The Hatchet is a New Jerseybased company that has 16 locations nationwide, with its newest location in Brandon. General Manager Zack Richcreek is excited to help introduce the sport to the community. “We’ve had a lot of great reviews already,” said Richcreek. “It’s a perfect
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Volume 14, Issue 10
Brandon/Winthrop Edition
With Arts & Entertainment Editor Kathy L. Collins
The Florida Opry Offers Great Live Talented Brandon Ballet To Host Sugar Plum Fairy Entertainment For The Whole Family Tea Party At The Regent Fall in Plant Evans is a City means that it third-generation is time for the musician with the Florida Opry to rare ability to play return to the stage multiple instruin the historic audiments, sing lead torium of the 1914 and sing both low Plant City High and high harSchool Community monies. His Center. On musical vocabuSaturday, lary includes November 2, the jazz, pop and If you are looking for something to do that is country. This colFlorida Opry fun, wholesome and entertaining, check out brings bluegrass to the Florida Opry in Plant City. The next show lective experithe stage with ence has made on Saturday, November 2 will feature Ernie Evans and The Florida State Bluegrass Band. a major contribuErnie Evans and The Florida Opry is held in the auditorium at The Florida State the 1914 Plant City High School Community tion to his ability Bluegrass Band. to lead and Center in Plant City. This fun and lively event will take place orchestrate the now nationally touring from 6 to 9 p.m. band, The Florida State Bluegrass Band. Tickets to the show can be obtained Evans recently toured as a member of by visiting www.ehhsoc.org/the-floridaGRAMMY Nominee Valerie Smith & opry.html. Advanced tickets are $15 for Liberty Pike, GRAMMY Award Winner adults and $8 for students. At the door, Vassar Clements and Motown legends the ticket prices increase by $2. The Platters. His music has taken him all Shelby Bender, the executive director over the world. When he is not onstage, and president of the East Hillsborough he can be found broadcasting in St. Historical Society, said, “Hailed as the Augustine at WFCF 88.5 FM. He can best of the best, a lot of bluegrass fans also be found weekly on World Wide follow Ernie and his band as they travel Bluegrass with his co-host, wife and all over the land. Ernie Evans and The bandmate, Debi Evans. Florida State Bluegrass Band represent Your evening at the Florida Opry will what fans expect from bluegrass music start off with the competition team from today—an ability to bridge the gap Clogging Connection and Master of between contemporary and traditional Ceremonies Randy Scott. styles.” The evening will be rounded out with Bender added, “Ernie Evans and The Jonathan Davis on the grand piano with a Florida State Bluegrass Band are known few of his favorite country tunes. for their strong lead vocals, classic hits The 1914 Plant City High School and ability to entertain their audiences. Community Center is located at 605 N. The Florida State Bluegrass Band is rapCollins St. in Plant City. For more informaidly gaining a widespread fan base tion, please visit www.ehhsoc.org. across the United States.”
The Brandon Ballet will host a Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party on Sunday, November 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Regent, located at 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview. Tickets are $17.50 plus tax online and $20 plus tax at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased by No holiday season visiting would be complete www.brandonbal- without a little magic from The Nutcracker. let.org. The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is a family-friendly event, which is perfect for all generations to enjoy together. Attendees get to enjoy cupcakes by Sweetie’s Delights along with beverages and other finger foods. Guests will get to enjoy a story time reading of The Nutcracker. Dancers from the Brandon Ballet will make appearances as characters from The Nutcracker. The beloved Sugar Plum Fairy will be on hand and will sign autographs. The Brandon Baller will perform an excerpt from The Nutcracker. Hannah Townsend, the administrative director for the Brandon Ballet, said, “The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is open to children and adults of all ages. This is a perfect Sunday afternoon outing for those with young children who love to see ballet.” Townsend added, “We like to host
events like this and others for residents of Brandon and surrounding communities. We want to inspire young children to learn more about the art of dance. This family-oriented event not only gets people excited about The Nutcracker season, but it also shows young girls and boys the magic of ballet through the art of dance.” The Brandon Ballet is a nonprofit ballet company that provides aspiring pre-professional artists with an education in the art of dance. The Brandon Ballet offers a PreProfessional Training Program that is unique in that each dancer is provided with individual attention, a true college and career guidance program, along with their daily classes of technique, pointe, variations and other various classes designed to support their individual goals. The mission of the Brandon Ballet is to enrich the community and surrounding areas with the art of dance, while maintaining professional, pre-professional and training dancers and cultivating artistry development. The Brandon Ballet will perform The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 7 at Riverview High School in Riverview. For more information on the Brandon Ballet, please visit www.brandonballet.org.
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Bless Your Heart With A Little Book Of Simple Blessings
By Franka Potter
Lord Jesus Christ to compile this book 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 Local resident Paulette Speirs recently published a book mother and even includof her family’s favorite table blessings. ed her mother's lace An early memory that so many of vintage tablecloth as the background us share growing up in a Christian for the covers within the book. home is saying grace at the dinner Many of the blessings and table. Nearly 50 years ago, Paulette prayers highlight her childhood and Speirs fell in love with the Lord’s celebrate holidays, family gatherings table blessings and they became her and home life. They also express the expression of love, giving thanks and love she has shared with her husinspiration. band for so many years. Now married for over 47 years One of the blessings, titled Love with a family of her own, Speirs has of Christmas, reads, "trusting in him, turned her family’s favorite table following him, living for him day by blessings into a book. day, caring for others in all we After much encouragement and do…Thanking and praising his name moral support from her family, in for the blessings of his abundant 2018, Speirs began her journey of love. The Perfect Gift of All!" over six months to write, gather picA Little Book of Simple tures and complete her first book. Blessings is available at The Green Rightly titled A Little Book of Boutique in Bloomingdale, at Simple Blessings, the book is a 60Southern Hospitality in Plant City and page memoir of prayers, table blessdirectly from Speirs, who can be ings, seasonal blessings, poetry and reached by phone at 956-5770 or by pictures spanning several decades. email at pspeirs67@gmail.com. Speirs said, “I felt inspired by the
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Campo YMCA Benefits From Hand Tossed ‘Your Pie’ Pizza Opening In Brandon
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Your Pie, the original fast casual pizza concept, opened in Brandon on September 13 at 125 E. Bloomingdale Ave. The brick oven pizzeria offers a customizable, down-the-line experience. This is its eighth Florida location. Your Pie Brandon is owned and operated by Theresa and Karen Sharkey, who look forward to bringing Brandon a new way to experience pizza. “We were initially drawn to Your Pie because the build-your-own pizza model piqued our interest,” said Theresa Sharkey. “As we learned more about the brand, we were impressed with the leadership and found that their values and mission aligned really well with our own. We love what they stand for, with a strong focus on serving the community and providing a family-friendly environment. We want to be the go-to family restaurant where every family member, no matter what age, can enjoy a good meal together with no need to compromise or sacrifice.” Prior to its official grand opening, Your Pie Brandon hosted Dine and Donate events where monetary donations were collected on behalf of the Campo Family YMCA. “The Campo Family YMCA is more than just a gym and swim,” said Executive Director Jarrod Williams. “Last year alone, the Campo Y provided more than $400,000 in subsidies to individuals and families so that they can learn the life lessons of water safety, learn the value of teamwork through youth sports programs and reach their health and wellness goals and live a better life. At the Y, we believe in strengthening the foundation of com-
Your Pie Brandon recently opened at 125 E. Bloomingdale Ave. You can choose your own creative fresh ingredients to personalize your pizza or order one of the many choices already on the menu.
munity, and thanks to Your Pie Brandon, we will be able to help impact our community together. We are very excited to receive support from another organization that cares as deeply about the community it serves as we do. Thank you, Your Pie Brandon, for helping us transform lives.”
“Our dream has always been to build a business that benefits our local community,” said Karen Sharkey. “We want to use Your Pie as a platform to serve the residents of Brandon and the surrounding areas, both in and outside our store, and we hope to be known for supporting worthy causes that matter most to this community.”
Your Pie was founded in 2008 by culinary entrepreneur Drew French, who aimed to create an innovative restaurant concept offering high-quality, brick oven pizza at incredible speed. Your Pie began franchising in 2010 and now shares its mission with nearly 70 stores across the United States, with about 50 locations in development. While family recipes and Italian culture helped lay the foundation for its processes and exceptional quality, Your Pie has continued to build upon this foundation with new ingredients, innovative recipes and endless choices to create a one-of-a-kind experience with traditional roots and a flair all its own. Your Pie uses hand-tossed dough, only fresh ingredients, homemade pizza sauces and salad dressings, and it offers vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free pizzas in addition to its traditional pizzas, chopped salads and paninis. All menu items, including its rotating seasonal menu, are inspired by family recipes from the Italian island of Ischia. The store also offers craft beer, wine and Italian-style gelato pairings designed to perfectly complement guests’ custom pizza creations. Members of the Osprey Observer staff tried the pizza during its soft opening. Everyone enjoyed not only the fresh ingredients on pizza that tasted great, but also the fun of creating interesting combinations to try. Everyone agreed that they would return. Your Pie Brandon is located at 125 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon and can be reached at 502-6354. For more information, visit www.yourpie.com.
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Financial Services Delivered Locally By Local Resident Authors Book About His National Company With Edward Jones Life Story After Taking Library Workshop By Brad Stager
Working as a said the basis for financial advisor for making a financial the last eight years investment decision has been a followis that “there has to up endeavor to be justification for it,” Adam M. and “it has to be betbenAbram’s 25-year ter for you than anystint as an MRI one else.” He cites, technician, but as for example, that he views his life’s Edward Jones’ fee work, the motivation structure is appropriAdam for each job has ate for long-term M. benAbram been the same. investors, but not for is an advisor with the financial services company Edward Jones. “I’ve only had day traders, who one career,” said Adam. “I want to take would incur greater expenses through care of people.” prolific trading. From their office at the corner of Communication is an important eleBloomingdale Avenue and Gornto Lakes ment of Adam’s approach to customer Road, Adam and Donna Gaffin, the service and clients should expect to branch office administrator, provide the meet with him again after the initial confinancial services that meet the needs of sultation and establishment of a profestheir clients. sional relationship to ensure investThese services include finding and ments are in good order. To that end, implementing ways of building wealth, Adam pledges to make it easy to get as well as protecting assets. Clients together. have access to an array of investment “I will meet you where you are,” he tools, such as stocks, mutual funds and said. “You don’t have to walk in.” bonds, which can be leveraged in ways As for the company Adam reprethat suit their unique situations and sents, Edward Jones has been offering needs. Annuities and insurance products financial services to consumers since are also available, as are retirement and 1922, and now has more than seven cash management services for selfmillion clients, with $1 trillion in assets employed clients. under its management. As a Fortune Whether someone’s priority is their 500 company, it serves clients in all 50 children’s education or their own retirestates through more than 13,000 local ment, Adam said his commitment offices like Adam M. benAbram’s, locatremains the same. ed at 10312 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Ste. “I want to do the best thing, for the 105. For more information, visit online at most people, for the right reasons.” edwardjones.com/adam-benabram or When working with clients, Adam call 813-626-3052.
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Everyone has a life Later in life, they may add story. Some people are volumes for their own jourcompelled to write about neys.” their life story. Some, like When asked what he Jerry Humphrey, have wants readers to know even written complete about him and his book, books and had them pubHumphrey said, “Hope is in lished. our natural family on earth Humphrey took the and our family of God in the Life Story Writing Body of Christ. It was a Workshop offered at the blessing for our family to Bloomingdale Regional stay the course together in Library a few years ago. According to Jerry Humphrey unity as one, regardless of of Valrico, “Everyone has a our daily challenges.” His book, Heritage & life story to tell. Just do it.” Hope, has now been Humphrey conducted Humphrey took the Life Story Writing Workshop at the published and is availextensive research to write Bloomingdale Library. able on Amazon for just his book. He utilized many $10 plus tax and delivery. sources, including historical articles from Humphrey explained that his book the Tampa Bay Times (formerly the “Includes history, family, biography, nostal- Tampa Tribune). In addition, his youngest gia, truth, redemption in Christ and purbrother, Donald, provided extensive family pose. It is the memoirs of a 75-year-old genealogy research for the book. native Floridian’s nostalgic years in Humphrey will have a book signing Eastern Hillsborough County during the during the Annual Pioneer Heritage Day ‘40s and ‘50s and the ‘New South’ in the on Saturday, November 9 from 9 a.m. to ‘60s. His known family history extends 3 p.m. at the East Hillsborough Historical from the mid-1700s in an evolving Society located in the 1914 Plant City America.” High School Community Center at 605 N. Humphrey was born on September Collins St. in Plant City. Book readings 16, 1943. He was home delivered into a are also being scheduled. large family living in Dover, Florida in the You can contact Humphrey at midst of World War II. He graduated from jhjhumphrey@aol.com. Auburn University and is retired from a The award-winning Life Story Writing career in construction estimating. He and Workshops are sponsored by the Friends his wife, Karen, recently celebrated their of the Library. The workshops will once 50th anniversary. again be offered sometime in January Humphrey explained that he was 2020 at the Bloomingdale Regional prompted to write Heritage & Hope so Library, located at 1906 Bloomingdale that “Our future generations will have a Ave. in Valrico. record of our family history and heritage. For information, visit www.hcplc.org.
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Brandon/Winthrop Edition
Volume 14, Issue 10