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GRCC Trick Or Treat Street At Riverview High Offers Spooktacular Family Fun
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It is the GRCC’s signature event of the year and has been a staple in the Riverview community since 1988. Organizations have the opportunity to sponsor a BOOooth inside the event. The BOOooth sponsors have fun dressing up, decorating their BOOooths, distributing candy or small toys and providing many fun, free activities to the children of Photo By Ed Booth, Huth and Booth Photography the community. Join in for some Spooktacular family fun at Trick or Treat Event admission is free. Street, which will be held on Saturday, October 26 at Parking is a $5 donation per Riverview High School. carload. There will be cosJoin in the Spooktacular festivities at tume contests (small entry fee applies) for this year’s Trick or Treat Street event. children ages 0-15 and your four-legged The annual event is presented by the doggie friends. Contest winners and runincredible partnership of the Greater ner-ups will be competing for great prizes. Riverview Chamber of Commerce Bring a monster appetite because an (GRCC), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s assortment of food vendors plan to be Office, Hillsborough County Parks & on-site. C & J Specialty with fun fair food, Recreation and Riverview High School. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Papa John’s and The event will be held on Saturday, Kona Ice will ensure there’s something for October 26 from 2-6 p.m. at Riverview every ghoul and goblin. High School. Christopher Ligori and Associates is The purpose of the GRCC is to crethis year’s Monster Mash sponsor. ate a family environment that assures the Thanks to its generous sponsorship, success of our community, and its memwristbands for kids’ unlimited play on the bers and Trick or Treat Street is one of exciting inflatable units and kids play the finest examples of that purpose. More zone, normally $5, will be distributed for than 100 Chamber members, including free (while supplies last). This is sure to local businesses, churches, organizations make the kids (and parents) jump for joy. and volunteers, will come together to For more information, visit make this event possible. www.RiverviewChamber.com or stop by James Pulkowski, CPA, P.A. and the GRCC office located inside the Michael Broussard of The Flying Locksmiths are the co-chairs of the event. CenterState Bank building at 10101 “We want everyone to know this is a fam- Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call ily friendly event supported by your local 234-5944 or email info@riverviewchambusinesses and the student clubs of ber.com for more information. Riverview High School.”
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Newsome Band Hosts First Veterans Day Parade Through FishHawk
High School TTT Receives Principal, Mascot & School Info To Come
By Kate Quesada present the colors. Park Square will also be set up with vendor tents and the local restaurants will be open to serve lunch. Golf carts can be reserved for any veterans unable to walk the route by emailing nicolecevans@outlook.com before The Newsome Band and Color Gurad, pictured here in the Saturday, November 2. “It will be a fantasIndependence Day Parade in Washington D.C. earlier this year, will host a Veterans Day Parade in FishHawk on tic event for all ages,” Monday, November 11 starting at 10 a.m. said Wysong. The Newsome High School “Everyone is welcome.” Marching Band and Color Guard are The event will also act as a fundraisplanning a Veterans Day for FishHawk er for the band to pay for, among other to remember. The group is putting items, musical instruments, music, unitogether the first Veterans Day Parade, forms, clinician fees, competition entry which will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, fees, bus transportation to competitions November 11 and is looking for veterans and away performances. Raffle tickets of all ages to join the celebration. will be available for purchasing at the According to Booster’s Vice vendor fair following the parade, and President of Fundraising Donna band members will participate in a Wysong, the idea for the parade came March-a-thon giving campaign in the about after the Newsome Band marched weeks leading up to the parade. in the Independence Day Parade in “The parade and concert afterward Washington D.C. earlier this year. will be a fun and exciting event and we “We wanted to create an event to want to welcome everyone to bring give back to the community for all the chairs and show up along the parade support it has shown for the band and route and at Park Square to support the color guard program over the years,” veterans groups and first responders,” said Wysong. said Wysong. The band, veterans, first responSponsorships for the parade are ders, local politicians and their guests, available, and current sponsors include Boy and Girl Scouts and other residents Melissa Snively State Farm, Pinch-awill march the parade route starting at Penny FishHawk (the Rutledge family) Park Square and moving down and Busciglio Smiles. FishHawk Crossing Blvd., past the To learn more about ways to conAquatic Club, through Ibis Park and tribute or participate in the event, email back up Dorman Rd. After the parade nbbfundraising@gmail.com. portion of the event, the Newsome Elite FishHawk’s Park Square is located choir will perform, guest speaker Retired at 16132 Churchview Dr. in Lithia. To Colonel USMC Beau Higgins will talk to learn more about the Newsome Band, the crowd and the Newsome JROTC will visit www.newsomeband.com.
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By Kate Quesada From the appointed the inaugural announcement of the principal of Strawberry school’s principal to Crest High School.” progress on its name Strawberry Crest and mascot, exciting was the last new high steps are being taken school built in towards the opening of Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County’s According to Arja, for newest high school. the last five years its Currently known as graduation rate has High School TTT for been more than 95 planning purposes, the percent and its I.B. school is scheduled to diploma earning rate open in the fall of 2020 has been more than 97 Dave Brown was recently appointat 10650 C.R. 672 in percent. ed as principal of Hillsborough Riverview, and at a The new high County’s newest high school, meeting last month, the scheduled to open in August 2020. school is set to relieve school board named Dave Brown its overcrowding at Newsome, Durant, principal. East Bay and Lennard Highs, which are Brown, most recently the principal at capacity due to the booming conof Strawberry Crest High School in struction in the area. Plant City, was born and raised in “Thousands of students are expectTampa and is a product of Hillsborough ed to be entering our schools over the County Public Schools. He graduated next three to five years,” said Arja. from Robinson High School in 1983 Currently, Lennard High School has and went on to receive a Bachelor of 24 portables on campus. In addition, Science in Education from the more than 900 students are projected University of South Florida in 1987. He to move into Lennard’s current school began his teaching career in 1991 as a boundaries in the next few years.” social studies teacher at Bloomingdale The new school will be located on High School. the north side of C.R. 672 (Balm Rd.), “Mr. Brown has a long history of east of U.S. Hwy. 301. opening new high schools in our disAfter hosting public hearings, the trict, including being appointed as the Hillsborough County School Board will first assistant principal for curriculum at vote on Tuesday, October 15, on the Freedom High School in 2002,” said new name at its meeting at 901 E. Hillsborough County Schools Media Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa. Mascot and Outreach Specialist Tanya Arja. “Then color decisions to follow. in 2009, he was given the professional For more information, visit opportunity of a lifetime, as he was www.sdhc.k12.fl.us or call 272-4608.
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Construction Begins For New 35,000 sq. ft. Regional Library On Balm Riverview Rd.
County Funds Two Capital Improvement Roadway Projects In Riverview Area
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Construction is underway, and on schedule, for the new 35,000 sq. ft. library expected to open in Riverview late in the summer of 2020. The building, located on Balm Riverview Rd., slightly north of the interRendering By FleischmanGarcia Architects section with Boyette Rd. Construction is underway for the new Riverview Library on Balm Riverview Rd. and across from the “At this point, the site work has YMCA’s Camp Cristina, will replace the been completed and we are expecting current 8,000 sq. ft. Riverview Library, the slab to be poured in the near which was built in 1979. future,” said Wullschleger. “The community, which has experiThe new building, designed with a enced explosive growth in recent years, 1940s Florida coastal vibe, will house has outgrown the current library,” said eight meeting rooms with seating David Wullschleger, the library operacapacities from four to 150, a recording tions manager. studio with two editing suites, a The location will serve residents screened-in reading porch, comfortable from Riverview, Gibsonton and Apollo seating with access to power and Wi-Fi, Beach, all of which are seeing consisa separate 5,000 sq. ft. children’s area, tent growth. a Friends of the Library bookstore and According to the Hillsborough a vending cafe. Five of the meeting County Public Library’s website, in fisrooms will be available to the public cal year 2018, the census estimated the after hours, a service that the current population of these areas to be library is unable to offer. 113,000. Designers placed priority on susThe current Riverview Library, tainability and the library will boast a located at 10509 Riverview Dr., has solar panel system on its roof, an elecseen 103,810 residents check out tric car charging station and will focus 203,186 items in its history. on native and drought-resistant landThe cost for the new building is scaping. estimated at $12.6 million and will be To learn more about the project, paid for from the Library Capital visit www.hcplc.org. The current Projects Fund. Riverview Library, which is open After an extensive design phase, Monday-Tuesday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. including multiple public meetings for and Wednesday-Saturday from 10 resident input, construction began in a.m.-6 p.m., can be reached at 273May. 3652.
“The intersection improvements at Riverview Dr. and U.S. 301 are intended to reduce delay and improve safety,” said Hillsborough County’s Chris Wilkerson. “An additional westbound turn lane will move more cars through the intersection from the westbound Riverview Dr. lanes to southbound on U.S. 301 where traffic counts have indicated a need. The The intersection of U.S. Hwy. 301 and Riverview Dr. is one improved intersection of two traffic areas in Riverview where the county is proposoperations will increase ing significant improvements. safety with reduced delay Changes are coming to two of and reduced crashes.” Riverview’s busiest intersections. The $1.3 million Capital Hillsborough County recently held public meetings informing residents about Improvement Project would also include additional features for pedestrian safety proposed improvement projects for the and ADA accessibility. intersection of U.S. Hwy. 301 and At the intersection of Providence Riverview Dr. and the intersection of and Watson roads, Hillsborough Providence and Watson roads. Both projCounty’s Public Works is recommending ects have the goal of improving safety the addition of a traffic signal, a southand traffic flow for drivers in the area. bound left turn lane on Providence Rd., At U.S. 301 and Riverview Dr. the a westbound right turn lane on Watson County is recommending adding a secand a sidewalk segment to complete the ond westbound left turn lane with a gap along the north side of Watson Rd. shared westbound through/right turn lane The project will also include upgradon Riverview Dr. Eastbound lanes on ed pedestrian features and the new Riverview Dr. would be reassigned to lanes will be constructed within the include an exclusive right turn lane and shared through/left turn lane. A directional existing public right of way. The project has a budget of $1.5 million. median opening, accommodating the To learn more, visit westbound left turn movement would be implemented on westbound Riverview Dr. www.HCFLGov.net/CountyProjects.
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Enjoy The Fall Season With A Day In The Country At Annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
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Enjoy a fun Florida Futch added, “If autumn day at the you are in the mood Annual Fox Squirrel for a bit of problem Corn Maze hosted by solving, or just plain the Futch Family on out of the ordinary their beautiful Single R country fun, the Fox Ranch in Plant City. Squirrel Corn Maze The country fun will is the place to be.” take place from In addition to Saturday, October 5 the maze, you can through Sunday, enjoy a tractor October 27. You can pulled hayride, visit the ranch on pumpkin patch, famYou will not want to miss the Annual ily games and lots of Saturdays and Fox Squirrel Corn Maze at the beauSundays from 10 a.m. tiful Futch Family’s Single R Ranch arts and crafts venin Plant City. There will be loads of dors. to 5 p.m. Guests are asked to exit the ranch fun at this annual fall event, which is Admission to the perfect for the whole family. Make by 6 p.m. Fox Squirrel Corn sure to try the corn maze with a great new design this year. Futch Maze is $11 plus tax Entertainment’s Fox Squirrel Corn for adults 18 years and older and $10 Maze features a corn maze, pumpplus tax for children 3 to 17 years old. kins for sale, hayrides, games and an Children 2 years old and under are opportunity to enjoy the great outadmitted for free. Card-carrying doors. It will have fun food and heroes get $2 off admission. snacks and lots of yummy delights for The admission booth accepts you to enjoy. Vendors will offer pump- cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover. kin painting, butterfly experience, Please note that the vendors accept crafts, balloon art, handmade chilcash only and there are no ATMs ondren’s clothing, face painting and site. more. This year, you can also ride a The Single R Ranch is located at mechanical bull during the first three 3002 Charlie Taylor Rd. in historic weekends. Plant City. For more information on Janet Futch said, “This year this year’s Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, marks the Eighth Annual Fox Squirrel please visit www.foxsquirrelcornCorn Maze Agritourism Event. Visiting maze.com. Make sure to like them on the ranch offers a unique experience Facebook at from the everyday humdrum of the www.facebook.com/fscornmaze. You city for a beautiful day on the ranch. can also follow them on Twitter There is something for everyone to (fox_maze) and Instagram (foxsquirdo and enjoy.” relcornmaze).
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The ‘Lost River’ - Hillsborough County’s Roosevelt River AKA Bull Frog Creek
By Charles Nelson
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 located where the ‘river’ empties into Hillsborough Bay. Although the Roosevelt Gibsonton and includes the park’s River name did appear in land sale docu- restored 1926 Gardenville School, which houses Hillsborough County’s Aging ments, it never popularly caught on and Services 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 small village was ultimately swept into the ment opportunities. But few realized that 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 for both Landscaping and Lawn Care!
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swimmers were forced to share bathing suits as not enough were on hand. Park-goers arriving by boat could not return to Tampa until 3:00 a.m. as motorboats were stuck on a nearby sandbar. Davis offered quick solutions, however, and another large, enthusiastic crowd visited the following weekend. Weekend crowds did not last, however. By 1917, the war in Europe increasingly occupied the attention of Tampa residents. While there was no gasoline rationing, “Gasless Sunday” campaigns encouraged motorists to save fuel whenever possible. Nonessential businesses were encouraged to close operations at least one day a week. Land sales slowed. As a result of reduced demand, Davis discontinued almost all Gardenville advertising beginning in 1917. The final blow to the resort came with the disastrous hurricane of October 1921. The dance pavilion and other facilities were severely damaged. Today, very little remains to remember the town of Gardenville, and nothing remains of Davis’ resort on Hillsborough Bay but wind-blown memories. They’ve both gone the way of the Roosevelt River. Charles Nelson Bio Charles Nelson holds a MA degree in History from George Mason University and taught as an adjunct instructor at HCC (Dale Mabry). He is also affiliated with Tampa Bay History Center as a volunteer docent, researcher and community lecturer, with an emphasis on South Hillsborough County history.
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Planning Underway For New $3.8 Million Fire Station For South County
Mr. Riverview Brings Food Trucks, Fun Reviews And Free Prizes To Residents
By Kate Quesada
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Hillsborough new location with a County is respondfleet facility and parking to the growth ing,” said Jones. in the SouthShore The fire station area with plans for will be built on the a new fire station northeast boundary in Riverview. The of the property with a station, proposed budget of approxifor the southeast mately $3.8 million. corner of the interHillsborough section of Rhodine County’s Public Rd. and U.S. Hwy. Works Department is 301, is expected managing the buildto open in the ing of the fire station, spring of 2021. the 46th in the county “There is a and the third planned Planning is underway for a new fire station tremendous need since 2006. proposed for the intersection of Rhodine Rd. and U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview. for fire stations in According to the south county area,” said Jones, the new Riverview fire station will Hillsborough County Fire Chief Dennis be one of the largest in the county at Jones. “Stations are sparse around approximately 12,000 sq. ft. with four there to begin with, and with the expobays and will include an emergency signential growth the area is seeing, a new nal. There will be 14 dorms and it will be station is an absolute necessity.” one of only five stations in the county to According to Jones, U.S. Hwy. 301 house a ladder truck in addition to a trawas the natural choice for a new station ditional engine, a rescue ambulance and as much of the growth is centralized a water tanker. The ladder truck, the first around the corridor. added to the county’s fleet in 10 years, Residents were invited to learn will boast a 100-foot ladder and platmore and give input on the station at a form. public meeting last month. “We are very anxious to build this “Many concerned citizens attended station and serve the thousands of new the meeting and everyone there was homes in the south county area,” said overwhelmingly in favor of the new staJones. tion,” said Jones. “We are still in the planning process The proposed site for the station and there are a lot of things that have to currently houses a Hillsborough County happen as we move along, but we are Public Utilities Maintenance Facility. making progress.” “The current facility will be razed To learn more about the fire station, and all operations will be moved to a visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org.
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Restaurant And Shopping Options Boom Up And Down Riverview Corridor
By Brian Bokor
The Shoppes at Summerfield Crossings at US Hwy. 301 and Summerfield Crossings Blvd. will be home to an IHOP, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Longhorn Steakhouse.
Over the next several months, many new restaurant and food shopping options will become available up and down the Riverview corridor. Specific opening dates for most of these projects are not yet available, but they are on the way. In the north Riverview area (US Hwy. 301/Gibsonton), Tiki Docks River Bar and Grill (east side of US 301 and Palmetto at the Alafia River) is slated to open in first-quarter 2020. This project has been slowed by recent changes in steel availability due to increased tariffs, but when finished will give patrons riverfront views with three bars to enjoy (docks to come later).
Just to the south of this on the west side of US Hwy. 301, construction plans have been submitted for a new Aldi at the US Hwy. 301/Balm Riverview Rd. intersection (directly adjacent and south of The Crossings ALF). Traveling further south along US Hwy. 301, again on the west side, both an Arby's and Waffle House will be opening at neighboring locations near the Lowe's entrance with the land for these projects already being cleared. The long-awaited Cracker Barrel, to be built next to the Riverview 14 GDX Theater near the I75/Gibsonton interchange, has still
Rendering of the Lincoln Bend Retail plaza which will be opening with Aldi as its anchor along with a Fuzzy's Taco Shop and Glory Days Grill.
not been confirmed by the company, although a full set of construction plans were submitted to Hillsborough County (December 2018) and are currently under review. For our south Riverview residents, this list is even longer. Joining the Texas Roadhouse, The Shoppes at Summerfield Crossings (US Hwy. 301 and Summerfield Crossings Blvd.), will be home to an IHOP, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Longhorn Steakhouse. The longawaited Chick-fil-A, still not yet confirmed by the company, had a full set of construction plans submitted to Hillsborough County (March 2019) and are currently under review.
Additionally, the new Sprouts store has announced its grand opening as Wednesday, November 13. Finally on Big Bend Rd. and Lincoln Rd., the Lincoln Bend Retail plaza will be opening with Aldi as its anchor (fourth-quarter 2019) along with a Fuzzy's Taco Shop and Glory Days Grill (sports restaurant and bar) tentatively scheduled to open first-quarter 2020. (The Shoppes at Summerfield Crossing and Lincoln Bend Retail information provided by Danie Earles and Mark Sneed at SRS Real Estate Partners. For more information, call 424-2500 or visit www.srsre.com.
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AARP And SouthShore Regional Library To Host Free Caregiver Open House 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/.
Osprey Observer Hosts Bullfrog Creek Bingo Fundraiser For Miles For Moffitt Team
By Kate Quesada
The Osprey We are very fortuObserver staff is invitnate to have ing residents to have Moffitt so close to a good time for a us.” great cause this This is the month. On Thursday, second year the October 17 at 7:30 Osprey p.m., the Osprey Observer’s Observer’s Miles for MaKEITHappen Moffitt team, team is participatMaKEITHappen, will ing in Moffitt’s host a bingo night at annual 5K walk Bullfrog Creek and run, which The Osprey Observer’s MaKEITHappen Brewing in Valrico. will take place on Miles for Moffitt team is hosting a Tickets to the Saturday, fundraising bingo night at Bullfrog Creek Brewing on Thursday, October 17. bingo night are $20 November 23. All for five games and there will be a cash proceeds from the event support lifesavbar with food available to purchase from ing cancer research at Moffitt, where Rockstar Lobster’s food truck. The event researchers are at the very front lines of will also feature a raffle and silent auction, the effort to defeat cancer. with all proceeds going directly to Miles “I have close friends and family memfor Moffitt, Moffitt Cancer Center’s annual bers currently affected by cancer in some fundraiser. way and have lost many to the disease,” Osprey Observer Billing Manager said Osprey Observer Assignment Editor Terry Vassalotti has a personal reason for Michelle Colesanti who has participated raising funds for Moffitt. Her husband, in the fundraising walk for two years. “It Keith, is receiving treatment at the Tampa surrounds each and every one of us in center for melanoma. some way. Though there may not be a “Keith started his journey with Moffitt cure in my lifetime, I can most certainly back in May 2017 when they found that celebrate those who are currently dealing his melanoma had spread,” said with their own private battles and honor Vassalotti. “He had wonderful care then the memories of those I have loved dearand still does, from two surgeries to ly and lost.” remove tumors to six weeks of radiation. Doors will open for bingo night at Unfortunately, we found out in June of 6:30 p.m. To learn more, visit this year that it had spread again, and www.give.moffitt.org. now he is receiving immunotherapy to Email editor@ospreyobserver.com hopefully keep the cancer from spreading for reserved seating details. Call 657further. Everyone we have come into con- 2418. Bullfrog Creek Brewing is located tact with, from doctors to staff to volunat 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. teers, couldn’t be more helpful or kind.
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Riverview Chamber Celebrates Local Ribbon Cuttings, Openings Staff Report The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members had lots of reasons to celebrate local businesses this month.
Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening Of Dancing For Joy GRCC members gathered to celebrate new member Dancing for Joy on August 29. Attendees were The Riverview Chamber celebrated its new member, Dancing for Joy, with a ribbon-cutting. able to watch a dance class in session and see the joy in action. The celebratory ribbon-cutting and an abundance of colorful fanfare were displayed during the joyous occasion. Dancing for Joy provides dance lessons for all ages with wholesome values at affordable prices. The studio provides moves and costumes that are appropriate for each age group. Classes Susan Hunter Lifestyle is an upscale private fitness boutique include ballet, tap, jazz, lyrifor women. It recently held an open house. cal, acro/trapeze, hip hop, musical theater, mommy & me, stretching & strength, barre empower and barre above. Private lessons in its ballroom or with any of its teachers are also available. Dancing for Joy is located at 6027 Winthrop Commerce Ave. in Riverview inside the Winthrop Town Centre. Call 477-3358 or visit www.dancingforjoy1.com to learn more and sign up for classes.
Greater Riverview Chamber Of Commerce Attends Open House At Susan Hunter Lifestyle GRCC members gathered to tour member Susan Hunter’s fitness studio in August. Attendees were able to peruse the workout space, see demonstrations on the exercise equipment and converse with ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach and owner, Susan Hunter. Susan Hunter Lifestyle is an upscale private fitness boutique designed exclusively for women. Susan specializes in weight management, improving muscle strength and flexibility, TRX core strength and stability, functional strength training, matt pilates and corrective exercise to address musculoskeletal pain and injury. She designs programs that include a personal coaching schedule, motivational advice and an optimized nutrition guide. The studio is located within the
ing 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 Shapes Fitness for Women in Brandon recently celebrat- features an open layout, new ed its remodel with the Riverview Chamber. 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 A ribbon-cutting was held for Advantage Restoration & water or just allows them to Contracting. 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 increase in intensity by inflating the device you stand on. Shapes Fitness for Women is located at 731 W. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon. Call 661-0033 or visit https://brandon.shapesfitnessforwomen.com/.
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Ribbon-Cutting Held For SureFire Web Services, Inc. GRCC members recently celebrated with new member SureFire Web Services, Inc. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at The Alley at South Shore, immediately following the GRCC’s Taking Care of Business Relationship Building Network meeting. SureFire Web Services manages and supports websites for small businesses. Owner Jonathan Perez has been in the web industry for 15 years. SureFire Web Services provides everything from consulting, helping you understand web
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Bloomingdale Medical Assoc. Expands Services As AdventHealth Office By Ashley Jeffery 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 services AdventHealth to make it easy for 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 sur- health in primary care focused on qualigeons, 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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River Hills Residents Complete Purchase Of Country Club And Golf Course
By Brad Stager
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 and take care of Services, was 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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Conservation Center To Dedicate New Fishing Pier With Take Kids Fishing Day By Kathy L. Collins The Suncoast scale union contracYouth Conservation tor who assisted with Center located at portions of the proj6650 Dickman Rd in ect." Apollo Beach has a At the event, new wheelchair union members as accessible boardwalk well as Florida Fish and fishing pier. To and Wildlife celebrate, it is holdConservation ing Take Kids Fishing Commission Day on Saturday, staff will be on November 2. hand to assist Area residents are The event is free invited to register as Fishing for Take Kids and open to the pub- Fishing Day, which Mentors. lic, but the organizers, will be held on Saturday, November 2 at Stroede said, the Suncoast Youth Conservation Center "This is a free, familyUnion Sportsman's in Apollo Beach. Alliance and the friendly event to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation encourage youth and their families to get Commission, ask that everyone register outdoors and learn about conservation for the event by visiting https://tkfsunand the sport of fishing." coast.eventbrite.com. All participants must Dr. Kathy Guindon, director of be accompanied by a parent, guardian or Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, chaperon. Each registered child will said, "Tampa Bay is a wonderful place to receive a fishing pole to keep. have in our backyards. The Suncoast The day will kick off with Fishing Youth Conservation Center and the proSession 1 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Lunch will grams are designed to let people explore take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this backyard and offer experiences to the The Dedication Event will be held from visitors and participants in an effort to cre12:30 to 1 p.m. Fishing Session 2 will ate the next generation that cares about take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Florida's natural resources." According the Rob Stroede with the The boardwalk and pier flank a large Union Sportsmen's Alliance, "The pier salt marsh. The Florida Youth was constructed to provide increased Conservation Center is a part of the access for all individuals who visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, Commission. The center is dedicated to including fishing and other activities to ‘Creating the Next Generation That increase education and awareness of Cares’ about conservation. conservation." Stroede added, "The conFor more information, please visit struction was completed largely by union www.fyccn.org/suncoast and www.unionvolunteers as well as Ben Hur, a largesportsmen.org.
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Runners, lake and the surgrab your shoes rounding nature and get ready to preserve. run through The SRDC magnificent visensures that the tas of the Bell dam remains in Creek preserve working condition, and scenic Lake and during hurriGrady. There canes it has empwill be a 5K and tied the lake a 1-Mile Fun through the dam to Run on protect homesites Saturday, from flooding. The October 26 with dam also preproceeds beneserves the wildlife fitting the mainhabitat for the tenance and Participants from last year’s Run for the Dam scrub preserve proudly display their completion certificates care of the which feeds into Shadow Run dam. Bell Creek, awarding residents within The Shadow Run dam controls the Shadow Run and surrounding developlake levels of Lake Grady and is an ments with unique sightings of native important infrastructure that ensures the Florida wildlife. natural ecosystem within and around Maintaining the integrity of the dam the lake continues to flourish. This is vital in keeping the nature preserve beautiful 160+ acre lake is one of the and lake stocked with wildlife, especiallargest in the area, yet it still largely ly in an area that has seen very heavy remains a hidden gem. development. The Run for the Dam will Originally created in 1969, the dam provide needed monies to do so. was constructed to enclose portions of The cost of the run is $35 for the Bell Creek and the Pellam Branch 5K and the 1-Mile Fun Run is an open Watersheds, both of which flow to the run and is donation-based. Registration Alafia River. After the dam experienced will be accepted up until the morning of several failures in the 1980s, county the run on Saturday, October 26 and ownership of the dam was eventually can be done online at www.srdcfl.org. transferred to what is now known as the The 5K start time is 8 a.m. and the Fun Shadow Run Damn Corporation Run begins at 8:45 a.m. Both runs (SRDC). The road that once connected begin and end on the Shadow Run the two sides of Shadow Run was dam. Come with friends, family or on closed and is now a pedestrian greenyour own to run for this important ecoway that affords sweeping views of the logical cause.
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Bloomingdale To Host MPA High School Music Performance Festival
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Local music fans earned during last will have an opportuyear’s festival. nity to see young Bloomingdale’s musicians from the Director of Bands, Jon entire county perform Sever, is keen to welat a music festival come the public to witthis fall. On Saturday, ness the shows, sayNovember 2, ing, “[The MPA] gives Bloomingdale High the public a chance to School’s Rajun’ Bull see how hard these The public is invited to come out to Bloomingdale High School’s Charlie kids have been workBand will host Harris Stadium on Saturday, Hillsborough ing. Spectators will be November 2 to watch young band County’s Marching musicians from Hillsborough County able to enjoy a wide high schools perform their halftime Performance range of marching show for judges. Assessment (MPA) styles during the perat its ‘Charlie Harris’ Stadium. formances.” Every high school marching Showcasing all of the band in the county will perform bands in the county will be an its halftime show for spectators all-day event. Tickets can be and a panel of judges. purchased on the day of the The MPA festival is like a event for $10 or less. final exam grade for marching Spectators will be able to band programs. The bands will choose from a variety of concesnot be competing against one sions items and food vendors another. Instead, the panel of during the festival. Starting perjudges will rate each performformance time will be around 1 ance according to benchmarks p.m. Interested spectators can set by the Florida keep informed via Bloomingdale Bandmaster’s Association Band’s Facebook page: BSHS (FBA), which is the governing Rajun’ Bull Band. body for all middle and high school proThe Rajun’ Bull Band is asking for grams in the state. Two judges will additional support from the community in assess musical performance, with a third the form of sponsorships and donations. judge grading the percussion section. Anyone who is interested in contributing Dance teams and flag corps will be gradto Bloomingdale’s MPA Festival can coned by a judge for their contribution to the tact Jon Sever or the Bloomingdale Band visual performance. Two more judges will Boosters at jon.sever@sdhc.k12.fl.us or assess the visual performance and the 2019MPABloomingdale@gmail.com. overall effect of the show. All bands will Bloomingdale High School is located be looking to match or improve scores at 1700 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico.
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An Evening Of Hope Brings The Community Together To Help Others By Amanda Boston You’re invitBrewer contined to An Evening ued, “There will of Hope on also be a silent Friday, auction featuring November 1 at one-of-a-kind items The Regent in to bid on. The Riverview. evening program Presented by starts at 8 p.m., Brandon and we will have Regional inspiring testiHospital and The monies from three Physicians of local families the An Evening of Hope rallies the community to Brandon help those in need while having an incredible Angel Foundation night out. Regional assisted while they Hospital, the evening brings together the were in crisis. This is my favorite event of community to raise funds and awareness the year." for the Angel Foundation. Tickets are $75 per person. Table The Angel Foundation is a nonprofit sponsorship is also available, which that offers assistance to families affected includes recognition and advertising. For by life-threatening illnesses or catastroph- more information or to purchase ic events such as fires and floods. It tickets/table sponsorship, please visit matches families with Angel Teams made www.AngelFoundationFL.com. up of local business owners and volunJanet Noah, the director of teers who can help. Community Relations at The Bridges "This is our 14th annual Evening of Retirement Community, has been an Hope and, in keeping with tradition, Angel Team member for the past nine guests will stroll around the tables with years and is also the co-chair of the live entertainment and enjoy wonderful Angel Team program. food and drinks from local restaurants, Noah described the impact of the bakers and caterers,” said Liz Brewer, the program, “Anytime cancer is a diagnosis executive director for the Angel for a family, it can completely turn their Foundation. world upside down. I have been on the This year, The Regent ballroom will [Angel] Team helping numerous families be transformed into a masquerade ball. as they go through radiation and chemo. The doors open at 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for We help them with everyday needs, such VIP guests) with the first hour devoted to as meal delivery and lawn mowing.” music, mingling and munching on deliThe Regent is located at 6437 cious eats. The formal portion begins Watson Rd. in Riverview. For more inforwhen Channel 10’s Allison Kropff takes mation about Evening of Hope, please the microphone as the emcee. call 689-6889.
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The church is located at 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. CART (captioning) will be available so , guests can see santi lle Cole e h ic M the words. d by m Compile preyobserver.co Topic: CapTel® @os michelle Caption Phones – Dana Schroeder. Learn about how you can get a free caption phone. Lennard High School Choir Bring your handshakes, smiles Combined Fall Concert and questions. The meet and greet starts at On Tuesday, October 22, the 12:30 p.m. For more information, Lennard High School Choirs will email Eloise Schwarz at present the second annual combined Eloise6376@gmail.com. Visit fall concert in the Riverview High www.hlaascc.com. School Auditorium. Come for an evening of music featuring choirs from East Bay High School, Fall Events At Camp Bayou Riverview High School, Strawberry Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Crest High School and the Concert Center was an RV park before the Choir from the University of Florida. County's ELAP program purchased Flowers will be sold. Admission is the land, but it is now open for day free, although a $2 suggested donause only and is open to the public. tion is encouraged. Doors will open Through volunteers, donations, supat 6:45 p.m., with the concert starting porters and grants, the managing at 7 p.m. Riverview High School is nonprofit, B.O.L.D., offers preregislocated at 11311 Boyette Rd. in tered programs to schools, youth Riverview. Visit groups, adult groups and families. http://Riverviewhs.mysdhc.org. Monthly canoe tours are now available by reservation only. Check the Learn About Free Caption Phone online calendar for trip dates. The At Sun City Hearing Loss Chapter center is open from ThursdayMeeting Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., for passive The Hearing Loss Association of recreational pursuits such as wildlife America’s (HLAA) Sun City Center watching, nature photography and Chapter will meet on Tuesday, trail walks. General admission is still October, 15 at 1 p.m. at St Andrew free. Presbyterian Church in the looped On Saturday, October 12 from 7fellowship hall. 9 p.m. – Moths and Bats and Owls,
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Not So Scary Family Fun At Area’s Zoo, Museums And Theme Parks
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti
With the arrival of fall, there is a lot of ‘spooktacular’ family-friendly fun that you can find locally. Here are a few ideas to keep the fun going through the holiday season.
Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween Will Take You To Codwarts School Of Fishcraft And Squidery The Florida Aquarium’s Guppyween will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Your presence is requested at the Codwarts School of Fishcraft and Squidery in The Florida Aquarium. Young wizards will be sorted into their Codwarts House before embarking on a quest to further their Fishcraft knowledge. Dazzling treats and magical adventures await you. All exhibits will be open, including the 4-D Theater and kids’ water play zone, The Splash Pad. The cost for kids in costume is $10 (purchased at the Aquarium). It is regular admission price for adults. A special Guppyween will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 89:30 a.m. for families and children with sensory differences to trick-or-treat throughout the Aquarium in a low stress environment. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for Sensory Guppyween guests only, with lights and sounds adapted for individuals with sensory differences and their families. There cost for Sensory Guppyween is $5 per person if purchased before the event and $8 per person on day of event. The Florida Aquarium is located at 701 Channelside Dr. in Tampa. Visit www.flaquarium.org for more information.
family. Creatures emerge at dusk with startling surprises around every corner. No horror, no gore, just fun frights for all. Younger guests will enjoy a festive fall harvest complete with a pumpkin patch, scarecrows and friendly farm animals. Zoo Tampa is located at 1101 W Sligh Ave. in Tampa. Visit https://zootampa.org/.
LEGOLAND’S BrickOr-Treat Returns On weekends in October, celebrate the spookiest time of the year with trick-or-treating, exclusive character meet-and-greet and spooktacular treats. The kids will enjoy the Brick-orTreat Trail where they can journey through the themed trail with their very own Brick-orTreat bag to pick up lots of scrumptious candy. Meet exclusive Halloween LEGO characters, enjoy a Scavenger Hunt and watch The Tale of Pirates’ Cove Fireworks Spectacular. LEGOLAND is located at One LEGOLAND Way in Winter Haven. Visit www.legoland.com.
Zoo Tampa’s Family Fright Fest Celebrates Halloween Season Creatures of the Night, Tampa Bay's premier family Halloween even, returns every Friday and Saturday from 4-10 p.m. in October. After 4 p.m., the Zoo transforms into an eerie and immersive Halloween adventure for the whole
Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular Get your favorite costume ready and make your
plans to live it up—collecting candies, sweets and delightful treats—all while Magic Kingdom park thrills and chills you with special fireworks, eerie entertainment and Disney Characters that go bump in the night. Best of all: since this event is ‘“not-so-scary’ and children of every age can enjoy the fun. Don’t miss this dazzling spectacular which features state-of-the-art projection effects, lasers, light and fireworks during Mickey’s NotSo-Scary Halloween Party which is offered on select nights through Friday, November 1.
Monster Mash Along The River At Glazer’s Children’s Museum Show off your most creative costume at the Glazer Children’s Museum (GCM) Halloween Spree. on Saturday, October 26 from 4-8 p.m. GMC has partnered with the Tampa Riverwalk to make this the ultimate Halloween party. Monster mash along the river and then bring your little ghouls and goblins to GCM to enjoy safe, indoor trick-or-treating, spooky experiments, creepy crafts, costume parades and more. Tickets cost $5 (members free) and are available now and at the door. GCM is participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project. Your little ones will receive non-edible goodies at stations with a teal pumpkin. On Sunday, October from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., GCM will host a Sensory-Friendly Halloween Spree. All programs will be featured as well as trick-or-treating with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools. Sunshine Sunday is a limited-
engagement event for children with special needs and caregivers. Children can explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down and sensory adapted tools, special programs, and
community resources at their fingertips. It’s during this time that children and their families can experience the Museum and unite with others on a similar journey. The Glazer Children’s Museum is located at 110 W Gasparilla Plaza in Tampa. Visit https://glazermuseum.org/event/halloweenspree2019.
Hop Aboard Haunted River Tours On Tampa’s Pirate Taxi Hop aboard the Pirate Water Taxi for a frighteningly good time on the water. On select nights in October come aboard for tales of ghosts and haunted facts along the Hillsborough River. Each tour will be led by a deadlightful docent who will entertain you with spooky stories of Tampa’s past. New this year, a batty fiend will hop on the taxi for new thrills. Cruises are kid-friendly and take
place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night in October. Departures are located by the Tampa Convention Center where Pirate Taxi dock stop #7. Tickets start at $25 for the 45 minute haunted cruise. To purchase tickets, visit www.piratewatertaxi.com/events/haunt ed-river-tour.
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Tampa Theatre Kicks Off Its Seventh Season Of Scaring With A Nightmare On Franklin Street
By Kathy L. Collins
The Tampa Theatre will present A Nightmare on Franklin Street this October. The Tampa Theatre has added a new live spooky component to the popular series.
October is a great month for all things spooky. If you are looking for something unique to do, look no further than the Tampa Theatre as they present A Nightmare on Franklin Street. The Tampa Theatre offers so much during this season, from films to special events and tours to, for the first time ever, two live shows. In addition to the live shows, the Tampa Theatre will offer their popular Ghost of Tampa Theatre Tours and an all-new Paranormal Investigative Experience. First, the Tampa Theatre will kick off its popular A Nightmare on Franklin Street series with Last Podcast on the Left live on stage on Friday, October 18. Jill Witecki with the Tampa Theatre explained, “Last Podcast on the Left barrels headlong into all things horror. Hosts Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks and Henry Zebrowski cover all kinds of dark subjects. Whether its cults, killers or cryptid encounters, Last Podcast on the Left laughs into the abyss that is the dark side of humanity.” Tickets are $26 plus fees. There are a limited number of VIP Meet and Greet tickets available for $101 plus fees. On Saturday, October 19, the theatre will present The Rocky Horror Picture
Show with a special live preshow with Barry Bostwick (Brad) at 7 p.m. and midnight. Bostwick will talk about his experience in making the film. Tickets are $26 plus fees and a limited number of VIP tickets at $101 plus fee are also available. Next, on Saturday, October 26, come see Phantasmagoria X – Reckoning at 7 p.m. Witecki said, “Phantasmagoria brings their unique brand of ‘whimsical macabre’ terrors to the lineup, presenting the 10th anniversary main stage installment of their longrunning, criticallyacclaimed series live on the theatre’s stage.” This show contains elements of horror and is recommended for children eight and older. Tickets are $26.00 plus fees. The Tampa Theatre will offer Ghost of Tampa Theatre Tours everyday through Halloween beginning on Friday, October 18. Tours are offered at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on two nights. In addition, Paranormal Investigation Experience will be offered after two shows on Sunday, October 20 and October 27. Ghost Tour tickets are $15. The Paranormal Investigation Experience is an additional $25. The Tampa Theatre is located at 711 N. Franklin St. in Downtown Tampa. For more information and to get tickets, please visit www.tampatheatre.org/Nightmare.
Cyber Security Luncheon Hosted By Greater Riverview Chamber Of Commerce
By Libby Hopkins
Automaker security. Every day Henry Ford once it seems we see said, “The only real another case of security that a man ransomware or can have in this another data world is a reserve breach and leaked of knowlstolen information edge, expeout there that could rience and have been preventability.” ed by ensuring the Matthew right people, On Thursday, October 10 at 9 Lundgren processes and a.m. at The Regent, would Defensorem IT, in conjunction technology were in with the Riverview Chamber, will place.” agree with be hosting ‘The Changing Face of Cyber Mr. Ford because Defensorem Security Threats: How Business Owners he, too, has wealth IT, in conjunction and Executives Can Effectively Manage Today's Cyber Security Risks and Protect with the Greater of knowledge in Their Digital Assets. security. Lundgren Riverview is the co-founder and chief operating offiChamber of Commerce, will be hosting cer of Defensorem IT, which is a Service‘The Changing Face of Cyber Security Disabled Veteran-owned local business. Threats: How Business Owners and “Defensorem is Latin for ‘protector or Executives Can Effectively Manage defender’ and our company was created Today's Cyber Security Risks and Protect by my business partner, Clint Maddox, a Their Digital Assets’ information session retired Marine Corps officer, and I,” on Thursday, October 10th at 9 a.m. at Lundgren said. “From our experiences on The Regent in Brandon. This information active duty, being federal employees and session is free and open to the public. working in corporate environments, we “This is free event we are hosting for saw a need and opportunity for us to pro- local businesses to learn about the vide meaningful services in a very imporchanging face of cyber security risks and tant market. So, in 2017, we opened what businesses of all sizes can do to Defensorem IT and have been providing help secure themselves and help mitigate IT services to the Department of Defense, risk,” Lundgren said. “It’s a non-technical federal and commercial market.” event so that everyone can understand Lundgren and Maddox believe the growing threats and what they can do strongly in supporting the local businessto protect their business and themselves. es here in the area and want to provide We have cyber security experts coming in them cost-effective solutions based on from several different organizations to what they need to align with their busispeak on the current threats.” ness goals and to help them mitigate If you are interested in attending the against the growing cyber security risks. free information session, you can register “Cyber security is more in demand as at www.tampaitevent.com. A free lunch we become more connected and more will also be provided at 12 Noon after the reliant these days and more and more information session. personal information is linked online,” If you’d like to learn more about the Lundgren said. “The hackers and bad services offered at Defensorem IT, you actors out there are actively targeting the can visit its website at www.defen‘easy’ targets, which are in many cases soremit.com or call Lundgren at 949-547small and medium businesses that 9817. The Regent is located at 6437 haven’t given much thought to cyber Watson Rd. in Riverview.
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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 our goal is for it took them [to] cost us next 34,000 miles in to nothing,” said their van, which Steven. “We they drove to plan and save Alaska in June, far in advance and on multiple so that even flights, including though we keep chartered bush our expenses flights, and boat low, we have a rides to accombuffer to fall plish their goal back on if necof seeing every essary. Our savone of the ings give us the parks. freedom to really Budgeting make our goals and making Lauren and Steven Keys visited all 61 United States a reality.” good financial Lauren and national parks between January and August this year. They detailed their experiences on their blog and choices are Steven share hope to inspire others to take similar trips. very important many of their to the Keys, who describe themselves as financial tips, and even expense reports, diligent savers. on their blog and found ways to continue “Whenever we take a trip like this, to make an income, mostly by taking
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Let The Good Times Grow At The 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair By Kathy L. Collins The 2019 pumpkin and a hay Greater Hillsborough ride. County Fair is right The fair simply around the corner. has something for The fair will take everyone, from carniplace over two weekval rides and fair food ends beginning on to livestock shows, Thursday, October art, photography and 17. This year’s theme a historical is ‘Let the Good Times 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair. Hometown Grow.’ The fair will run Thursday through Hillsborough area. With a focus on farmSunday (October 17-20 and 24-27). The ing and agricultural history, Hometown fair is located at 215 Sydney Washer Rd. Hillsborough is the perfect location to host in Dover. this year’s Rancher Roundup, 4H cooking Admission to the fair is $7 for adults, competition and cattlewoman’s cook-off. $5 for students K-12 and $4 for seniors. Free entertainment includes Children 5 years and younger are free. Robinson’s Racing and Swimming Pigs, Parking is free. Ride armbands are availFirefighter Show and Family Thrill Circus. able for $20 or $15 online at Grandstand events, which cost $10 www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. plus admission, include the rodeo on New this year is the Megapass. It Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19. includes unlimited admission and unlimitThe Truck and Tractor Pull will take place ed rides during the entire fair. The on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and Megapass, as well as other discounted 26. The famous Demolition Derby will tickets and ticket packages, can be purround out the grandstand events on chased at Sunday, October 27. www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com. You There is always something going on will not want to miss Dollar Days at the in the entertainment pavilion. This year, fair on Thursday, October 17 and 24. Fair the stage will feature fan favorite Born admission is only $1 and each carnival Lonesome with local artist Royce Burt. ride is $1. Each Sunday, area churches will perform Also new this year is the new fair in the Gospel Jam. This year’s children’s ambassador, Farmer Sydney, who will pageant will be held on October 19 and travel to Hillsborough County schools to the baby parade will be held on October deliver seeds and show children how to 27. plant their very own gardens. During the Purchasing tickets in advance to the fair, children will have the opportunity to fair results in savings as the fair offers a join Farmer Sydney’s Kids Club. multitude of options. For more on tickets Membership includes an opportunity to and dates and times of events, please meet Farmer Sydney, a fair food treat, a visit www.HillsboroughCountyFair.com.
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Church Offers Assistance Post Addiction By Amanda Boston Dr. Young said, “I want men who want to be discipled, follow God and have expressed a spiritual interest—not ‘I need to get off the street.’” Volunteers operate the Vocational Church ministry. For $300 a month, ex-addicts can reside on the property, which houses 15 beds. The caveat—he must stay clean. There is zero tolerance for drug abuse. Vocational Church ministers to men who are post “The men are free to come addiction both spiritually and vocationally. and go as long as they come Why do many addicts relapse after a back sober,” said Dr. Young. “This is a drug rehabilitation program? Some say post addiction place that helps them get it’s emotional triggers; others believe it’s their act together.” their environment or the duration of the The $300 goes toward the property’s addiction. Others will reason that it’s mortgage. A house mother purchases unresolved mental issues, unemployfood and prepares meals using the ment or all the above. men’s EBT card (food stamps). For those After spending time ministering to residents still seeking employment, he is drug addicts through the Salvation Army not charged the $300. Sponsorship helps Adult Rehabilitation Center, local resident offset this cost until he obtains employDr. Charles Young recognized a void ment. Every man is assigned a personal regarding post addiction support and mentor from Bell Shoals Baptist Church, care. To fill the gap, he founded and he is required to attend three Bible Vocational Church in 2016. The nonprofit studies weekly. The Bible studies are ministry is for men who have already taught mainly by Dr. Young, but other completed a rehabilitation program, and teachers are rotated in for variety. its mission is to “help struggling men Four men have successfully transibecome spiritually and vocationally baltioned out of the program. Currently, 12 anced.” men are in the program with good jobs Dr. Young’s ministry experience and are working toward restoring their spans over four decades with him servlives. ing in multiple roles ranging from senior Vocational Church is located in pastor to missionary and corporate chapValrico. More information and ways to lain to licensed clinical chaplain. Using help can be found at www.vocationhis unique background and credentials, alchurch.net. Dr. Young’s book Post Dr. Young reaches these ex-addicts Addiction Restoration is available on through spiritual mentoring, vocational Amazon. For questions, email training and physical needs. TampaVocationalChurch@gmail.com.
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Cirque du Soleil AXEL Is Back on Ice With New Experience
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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.
The Freedom Tour Invites Ladies To A Night Of Worship By Amanda Boston Grab your gal pals for an incredible night of worship on Friday, October 11 at Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon. The Freedom Tour invites you to come and be encouraged by the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ. The gathering is for every woman—no matter the stage in her life. Jesus Christ unites us all in His purpose, so whether you are a working mom, a stay-at-home mom, adolescent or in your golden years, this event is for you. The event features the author and speaker Jennie Allen, who is the founder of ‘IF: Gather,’ a nonprofit movement that exists to equip women with Gospel-centered resources. Allen has also written Nothing to Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard, which can be purchased on Amazon. The message will focus on finding freedom in Christ and challenge you to discover who you are in Him. In addition to a time of Bible teaching, Christy Nockels, a worship leader and songwriter from Nashville, TN, will lead a time of praise and worship through music. She has been a worship leader for more than 25 years.
In 2017, Nockels released the album, Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved and recently released a new single, In Every Way. The event begins at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person for general admission and $30 per person for a VIP ticket. The VIP ticket includes early access with preferred seating and a Q&A time with Jennie Allen. Prices do not include ticketing fees. Tickets are available for purchase by going to https://www.itickets.com and searching Freedom Tour or by phone at 1800-965-9324. Debbie Weisemann is Bell Shoals’ Minister of Community Outreach and Women. She said, “I would personally like to invite every woman in the Greater Tampa Bay Area to be a part of the extraordinary evening of worship and challenge as together we discover what it truly means to experience the freedom to be all we were created to be.” Bell Shoals Baptist Church is located at 2012 Bell Shoals Rd. in Brandon. For more information, visit www.freedomprojecttour.com or call 689-4229.
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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.
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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Local Middle School Teacher Publishes Two Young Adult Books
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Writers can be Eddie get into is a surprise inspired to write by to me when I write, and numerous things, but hopefully that feeling of when they are inspired suspense translates to the by a loved one, the reader.” words they put down Jordan has been told on paper have so his books are like The much more meaning to Hardy Boys and Journey to them. Scott Jordan is a the Center of the Earth technology teacher at combined. Barrington Middle “Reading teachers in School in Lithia. He is Maine and Florida have also a local author who told me that these books was inspired to write are especially interesting Scott Jordan is a technology by his mother and for boys who are reluctant teacher at Barrington Middle his wife. readers,” Jordan said. School in Lithia. He carved out time “I've always to write two young adult books in “They've told me there's the early mornings before school just enough adventure, been an avid reader and on the weekends. of science fiction and fighting and gore to keep fantasy books, and the characters in my boys interested, and enough strong books came to me a long time ago,” female character action to [keep] girls Jordan said. “My mother and wife interested as well.” encouraged me to pick up and complete If you ask Jordan what he likes the this story I began in the early 2000s.” most about writing, he’ll tell you that he Jordan is the author of two young never realized how much work is adult books titled, The Four Doors of Mt. involved in writing a 350-page book. Katart: Another Boone Boys Adventure “The editing and rewriting to make and The Curse of the Black Opals: the story flow seems never-ending at Boone Boys Adventures. times, but the reward of hearing positive “Both books follow the adventures of feedback makes the hard work worth it,” the teenage Boone brothers, Josh and Jordan said. “I'm currently taking a break Eddie,” Jordan said. “They decide to look writing book three of the Boone Brothers into the disappearance of a young boy in series, and I'm working on a murder the mines near their home in Missouri mystery detective novel set in the 90s in and get swept into a Below World full of Portland, Maine. That book should be monsters and creatures. In book one, published by the end of the year.” they have to struggle and fight through If you would like to read either one of this scary world, and in book two, they go Jordan’s books, they are available on back in to rescue someone left behind. Amazon www.amazon.com or you can Sometimes the trouble that Josh and email Jordan at sjdj3k1d@gmail.com.
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Land’s End Marina & Circles Restaurant Parking Lot on 1220 Apollo Beach Blvd. in Apollo Beach. This event, which is free and open to the public, will feature items anti, s such as accessories, le o C e Michell com y b arts, clothing, crafts and d e r. il rve Comp reyobse p s equipment related to o @ e michell the areas of boating, fishing, nautical and sports. The photo from last year’s Flea Market shows a variety of nautical items for Regal Railways Presents Toy Train sale. & Collectible, Toy Show The fee for vendor booth spaces A Toy Train, Collectible and Toy ranges from $40 to $120, depending Show/Sale will be held on Saturday, on the size of space you need. Sizes November 23 at the Hillsborough range from 10 to 40 ft. wide by 20 ft. County Fairgrounds on 215 Sydney deep. Tables may also be rented with Washer Rd. in Dover from 9 a.m.-2 advanced notification and reservap.m. tions. All vendors are welcome with any For more information and to registrain memorabilia, trains, accessories, ter, contact Pat Stone via call or text at baseball cards, crafts, comic books, 651-1763 or email her at coins, crafts, antiques, die-cast cars or pstone2405@hotmail.com any other hobby or collectible related items you may be interested in selling. Hillsborough Award Custody Of Six ft. tables are $20 each. If interestMore Than 300 Dogs ed, call Joe at 727-244-1341 or A court order recently provided visit www.regalrailways.com to buy a custody of the dogs to Hillsborough table online. County and enjoins the owner of the
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and none of the incoming dogs can immediately be adopted by the public nor be sent to rescue groups. The dogs are mostly small breeds like Maltese, Shih Tzus, terriers and schnauzers. To help make room, PRC officials are appealing to the public to adopt dogs already at the shelter. All fees are immediately waived for all dogs. In addition, the shelter will take in dogs from the public only for emergencies for at least the next few days. The PRC also is working with other animal shelters and rescue groups to help reduce the shelter’s current population of dogs. Monetary donations may be made through the Hillsborough County Pet Resources Foundation Inc. Please designate the donation for the aid of the more than 300 dogs. The Pet Resource Center is open
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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.
a great meal and for honoring the men and women of Flotilla 75. The USCG Auxiliary is the volunteer Crystal Haytasingh and all the Auxiliary members and guests with smil- organization of ing faces after the meal. In addition, four individuals were sworn in as the regular new members of the Flotilla at the meeting. Coast Guard and performs The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, many of the same duties as the regular Flotilla 75, Apollo Beach, was honored at U.S. Coast Guard. Some of these duties its August monthly meeting with a meal include patrols, search and rescue, radio donated by Mission BBQ of Brandon. watches, vessel safety checks, boating According to its website, the restaurant opened its doors on September 11, 2011. safety and seamanship courses and many others. The owners felt that two things that were If you are a boater, you probably very American were barbecue and “the have seen the boats patrolling in Tampa brave men and women who have sworn Bay or at Gasparilla activities, performing to protect Our Communities and Our safety checks at Simmons Park and mariCountry.” nas in the area. The Flotilla also particiThis is the philosophy that is the pates in many other activities such as the basis for the Mission’s business, noted Seafood Festival and the Nautical Flea US Coast Guard Auxiliary 75 member Elliott Seda. “They (Mission BBQ) certain- Market. This fall, the Flotilla will give boating ly demonstrated this with the meal, which safety presentations to children in various included pulled pork and chicken, mac n’ elementary schools in Hillsborough cheese, salads and cornbread. Crystal County. The Auxiliary is open to all men Haytasingh, its community ambassador, and women as young as 17 years of age. represented the restaurant at the meetVisit Flotilla75.org, or its Facebook ing. “Our very own auxiliarist, Maria-Elena page. You are also welcome to attend its Taylor, donated a cake. She was also the meetings on the fourth Thursday of every liaison between the Flotilla and the month at 6 p.m. in the Tampa Sailing restaurant.” Squadron building at 1250 Apollo Beach The Flotilla commander, Steve Blvd. Please contact FC Steve Browning Browning, expressed appreciation to at 314-853-3932 or browning99@hotHaytasingh and Mission BBQ for the mail.com. wonderful surprise and thanked them for
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Bell Creek Academy Hosts A Night Under The Seas And Stars
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learning about the seas. “The school has a 200gallon touch tank that it purchased three years ago, so I’ve added access to that as part of the night,” said Gregos. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the sea life in the touch tank, which currently includes sea stars, serpent stars, horseshoe carbs, hermit crabs, feather duster Students from the Seas Club will be on hand to talk worms and sea urchins. about the sea life living in the 200-gallon touch tank. The Seas Club students Bell Creek Academy will be hosting a will be there to talk about these creatures Seas and Stars event on Thursday, and answer questions. October 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This In addition to the telescopes and unique experience will allow the commutouch tank, guests can view students’ scinity to come in and learn about astronoence experiments, which will be on dismy and biology and see what the stuplay. dents at Bell Creek Academy are learn“We love this opportunity to bring the ing. community in to see all that Bell Creek The astronomy portion of the night Academy has to offer,” said Gregos. will feature two giant telescopes for viewKona Ice will be serving up tasty ing that are being provided by MOSI. A shaved ice treats and the PTSO will also representative will be on hand to talk be hosting a book fair during the event. about what is available for viewing on that Access to Seas and Stars is just $5 at the particular night. door, with a portion of proceeds being “One year we saw the rings of donated to the American Red Cross for Saturn!” said Event Coordinator hurricane relief efforts. Catherine Gregos. Bell Creek Academy Middle and High Gregos is a biology and science School is a local charter school whose teacher at the school and has been mission is to create a challenging proinvolved in this extracurricular event since gram for students with a focus on STEM. she started teaching there in the school’s It is located at 13221 Boyette Rd. in second year of opening. The event origiRiverview. For more information on the nally centered only on astronomy, but school, please visit Gregos has expanded it out to include bellcreekacademy.com.
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FishHawk Creek Students Spread Kindness With Rocks For 9/11
The Angel Foundation Sponsors Luncheon For Community Leaders
Students from patients and visitors. FishHawk Creek “It was so moving Elementary (FHCE) to see how something School brought a as small as a rock smile to hundreds totally changed peoof faces last month. ple’s day,” said Martin, All of the school’s who explained that 1,100 students the students gave out painted kindness around 500 rocks to rocks and gave veterans at the hospithem to veterans at tal and placed 300 Tampa’s James A. others around the Haley Veterans’ building and its Hospital as part of grounds. “One of the their annual kindveterans even took ness project. the students on a According to walk and showed FHCE PTA them how to stack Students at FishHawk Creek Elementary President Jamie School painted kindness rocks last month rocks. They all smiled and distributed them to veterans at Martin, the school while they were talkTampa’s James A. Haley Veterans’ coordinates a coming to the kids. It was Hospital. munity service projso heartwarming to ect every year around 9/11 to help teach see.” the students the importance of giving The school also used the painting of back. The PTA president is responsible the rocks as a lesson on giving. for choosing the project and Martin, “We wanted to make sure they whose father is a veteran, picked somelearned how it feels to be able to conthing close to her heart that also made a tribute to the community,” said Martin. big impact on the students. “Some of the kids wondered why they “We use the project as a way to help couldn’t keep the rocks that they painted the children learn about the heroism that and we made sure to tell them that their came from 9/11,” said Martin. “Once we rock would bring a smile to someone who decided to have the kids paint kindness might really need it.” rocks, it was a natural jump to focus on Additional rocks will be given out at giving them to veterans, especially as our the school’s Veterans Day Program and school has a large military population.” some will be kept for FHCE’s outdoor The students each painted a rock at classroom and butterfly garden. school in early September and soon after, FishHawk Creek Elementary School members of the Military Kids Club travis located at 16815 Dorman Rd. in Lithia eled to the hospital to distribute them to and can be reached at 651-2150.
On Thursday, Dr. Alessandro September 12, the Anzalone, the Angel Foundation held Interim Campus a luncheon for commuPresident at HCC nity leaders at The Brandon Campus, Regent. More than 40 was the guest community leaders speaker for the leadfrom local businesses, ership spotlight. He nonprofits and the shared experiences school board gathered in his current and together to network Dr. Alessandro Anzalone, the Interim past positions Campus President HCC Brandon and encourage one imparting wisdom Campus, was the guest speaker at another to make a difand valuable lessons the Luncheon for Community ference in the commulearned over the Leaders. nity. years. Additionally, each table was proThe Angel Foundation’s mission is vided with a leadership quote to dis“to partner with businesses and individcuss and apply to real-life scenarios. uals to be a caring resource for families "We have amazing leaders in this in our community experiencing tempocommunity, and we want to bring rary crisis due to a life-threatening illeveryone together to meet the needs ness or catastrophic event.” It matches of others," said Shannon Keil, the families with Angel Teams made up of Angel Foundation’s new president, local business owners and volunteers "We are not just a resource for who can provide the assistance needBrandon but for other surrounding ed. communities." "This luncheon is the first of many," Keil announced the Angel said Liz Brewer, the executive director Foundation’s vision to expand outside of the Angel Foundation. "We felt that of the Greater Brandon Area, calling it there was an opportunity to invite com‘Angel in a Box.' The nonprofit will munity leaders who couldn't get out of assist other surrounding communities their offices on a monthly basis but in Florida with establishing their own would attend a quarterly event.” Angel Foundation. Brewer continued, “We want to The next luncheon is scheduled share with our community some new for January. If you would like to get initiatives being done here at the founinvolved in the Angel Foundation or dation and second, to have a ‘leaderattend these luncheons, visit ship’ emphasis and spotlight a business www.angelfoundationfl.com or call leader that will share their insight and 689-6889. The Angel Foundation is how they have been successful in busi- located at 1210 Millennium Parkway, ness.” Suite 2010 in Brandon.
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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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With Arts & Entertainment Editor Kathy L. Collins
Music And Comedy Offered Close To Home At The Firehouse Cultural Center In Ruskin
SouthShore Regional Library In Ruskin Features Exhibit Called Kids Watercolor
The Firehouse October 26 Cultural Center’s from 7:30 to Firehouse Pub in 9:30 p.m. to Ruskin offers great hear the Jimmy live entertainment Griswold Band. monthly. During the He is a New month of October, England native you can listen to ternow living in rific live bands or Florida, where laugh out loud to he can regularCome out some great comedic ly be found to the acts. Georgia Vahue, Firehouse playing guitar Cultural executive director of at venues of all Center’s Firehouse Pub this month and the Firehouse sizes all over enjoy some great live entertainment. Cultural Center, said, the area. “For those of you new to the Griswold properly pays homage to SouthShore, we invite you to experiany artist he covers, whether it be ence the exceptional quality of music the warm tones of T-Bone Walker and comedy found at the Firehouse and B.B. King or the screaming Cultural Center.” sounds of Roy Buchanan, Jeff Beck On Sunday, October 20 from 3 to and Steve Ray Vaughan. The Jimmy 5 p.m., come out and experience a Griswold Band always stays true to rare matinee featuring the Ken its highly original style. Griswold projLoomer Big Band. The Ken Loomer ects unparalleled energy and feeling Big Band is comprised of 15 musiinto his guitar playing. cians. Their goal is to keep the art of Advanced tickets for all of the jazz music alive. Their song perform- shows are $18 for members and $23 ances come from some of their own for nonmembers. Day of show: tickoriginal works and from the Great ets are $23 for members and $28 for American Songbook with music crenonmembers. Tickets are non-refundated by jazz icons such as Count able. Get your tickets by visiting Basie and Buddy Rich. www.firehouseculturalcenter.org or by On Friday, October 25 from 7:30 calling 645-7651. to 9:30 p.m., come have a good The Firehouse Pub offers comlaugh with the Firehouse Pub’s munal seating. Beverages and Comedy Night. The Firehouse brings refreshments are available for pura night of laughs for Comedy Night. chase. No outside food or drink in More information to come on the permitted. specific comedians for this night’s The Firehouse Cultural Center is performance. located at 101 1st Ave. NE. in Come back out on Saturday, Ruskin.
Each month, the view at the library SouthShore Regional during normal operatLibrary in Ruskin ing hours now exhibits the artwork of through the end of local resident artists in October. the John Crawford Art The SouthShore Gallery. This month, Regional Library has the artwork of area issued a call for their children are featured. next exhibit. It will be The exhibit is called an open submission. Kids Watercolor. Hanson said, "Artists Melanie Hanson, can select any medilibrary service and um, as long as it can technology guide II/art be hung. Residents coordinator said, "The can pick up an applicurrent exhibit is Kids cation at the library or Watercolor. The artists email southshoreare ages 8 to 12 years art@hillsboroughold. The kids were county.org for a copy. instructed to come in Artists can submit up and paint whatever to four pieces using they wanted." any medium and any This month, the SouthShore Regional Hanson added, subject matter. Library is featuring art created by chil"The current exhibit Hanson added, dren ages 8 to 12. Kids Watercolor, as had a great turnout. "We decided to issue the exhibit is called, will be on view through the end of October. You can see an open call because We enjoyed having wonderful creations such as Elainey fun with the kids. I want all people of Chambers’ ‘The Space of Art’ or Shewa Many of them had an all ages and all art Shabiyi's ‘4 Hearts.’ idea in mind and styles/mediums to enjoyed the time and space to paint. It apply. If you are reluctant to enter, you was great to see the kids be creative. The do not have to be. We love to host comexhibit features a lot of abstract and envimunity art, and the community enjoys ronmental themes." seeing what is produced. We are a welThere are 15 pieces in the exhibit. coming, art-loving environment. If you Children created colorful works of art have never had your art shown in a using watercolor as the medium. All of gallery-like setting, now is a good them are sized the same at 12"x18". chance." Some of them have titles and some do The SouthShore a regional Library not, but all of them are creative and wonis located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in derful to view. Ruskin. For more information, please The Kids Watercolor exhibit is on call 273-3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.
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Gather Family For Fall Fun & Hayrides At Wolfe’s Family Produce
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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 home to one of the on Tuesday and area’s largest pumpkin patchWednesday, es. 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 person. Wolfe’s Produce, located at 6005 Riverview High School in The pumpkin US Hwy. 301 S. in Riverview. 2003, and both were involved with the patch is open every day from October 1agriculture and 4-H programs. The broth31 from 8:30 a.m. to closing time. ers have run this great family-owned busi- Pumpkins are received in split loads all ness since May 2008. Year-round, they through the month. That way, when you manage and run the stand offering fresh purchase your pumpkin, you will have produce, hot boiled peanuts, honey and better choices of size and they will be other products from 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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“All a child system and find really needs is a permanent a little help, a home more little hope and quickly than someone who those without an believes in advocate. them.” NBA In an averlegend Magic age of 10-12 Johnson hours per month, believed this to an adult can get be true, and to know a child after seeing in foster care, Help make a difference in a child’s life. Visit what a differencourage them www.galtampa.org to find the schedule for inforence they can in school and life mation sessions on the Guardian ad Litem program. make, so do matters, provide the Volunteer Child Advocates of the some normalcy and be a caring, conGuardian ad Litem program. Men and sistent presence in the child’s life. women of all ages and backgrounds Guardian ad Litem volunteers receive act as advotraining to help cates and menthem become effectors for children tive advocates. in the foster “If you are lookcare system, ing for a volunteer but more chilopportunity that dren are waitbrings fulfillment ing for the person who can offer them and can make a lifetime of difference, a little help and hope. look no further,” said Tabitha Lambert, Children enter the foster care syscircuit director for the Hillsborough tem after having been abused, abanCounty Guardian ad Litem Program. doned or neglected. Despite the loss “Heartfelt advocacy can be the and trauma they have experienced, strength a child needs.” they still share many common needs To learn more about the Guardian with other children: learning and growad Litem program, attend an informaing, a desire to play and be around tion session. These one-hour sessions others with similar interests and a are held around the county mostly on longing for love, guidance and a stable Thursday evenings, but with an excepenvironment in which to live. Research tion once a month. shows that children in the foster care A full schedule can be found on system who have a volunteer advothe Guardian ad Litem website at cate do better in school, receive more www.galtampa.org. The office can also services and often move through the be reached at 272-5110.
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Toxic Algae Blooms Linked To Dog Deaths By Dr. Jennifer Challenger DVM, MPH You may have heard about pet dogs getting sick and even dying soon after swimming in neighborhood ponds and lakes. These illnesses and deaths have been attributed to toxic algae in the waters. This is by no means a new threat. Algae blooms are common when weather is warmest. Similar to the algae causing red tide on our coasts, bacteria are also causing havoc in our fresh bodies of water. Due to the changing climate, the number of occurrences and intensity of toxic algae blooms in our waters are expected to increase. According to the Environmental Working Group, 2019 is seeing a recordbreaking number of algae blooms when compared to the years prior. Warmer bodies of water combined with lawn and farm nutrient runoff stimulates the growth of algae and triggers the production of toxin. Symptoms of toxic algae exposure seen in pets vary depending on what algae they are exposed to. In some cases, dogs exhibit neurologic symptoms (staggering, drooling or suffering seizures) minutes after exposure. Others may show signs of liver and gastrointestinal damage (vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, not wanting to eat) later in the day. In either case, poisoning may be fatal to your pet.
Immediate veterinary treatment is essential to saving your pet’s life from algae toxin poisoning. Unfortunately, there are no specific cures. They will need to be intensely medically managed for their specific symptoms. To reduce your dog’s risk of being exposed to toxic algae, keep your dog on a leash to prevent her from jumping into a body of water that may have the poisonous bacteria. Keep your dog away from bodies of water that looks slimy or has foam or scum on its surface. Also, avoid bodies of water that have a foul smell or if it has a strange color, like blue, bright green, brown or red. If you think your pet has been exposed to toxic algae, remove them from the source immediately and rinse them off thoroughly with clean water. Make sure to rinse their mouth as well. Monitor for the symptoms mentioned above. It is recommended to take your pet to the veterinarian immediately even if symptoms are not seen right away. Getting ahead of symptoms preventively will always result in a better prognosis when compared to treating a symptomatic pet. Until a permanent solution is found to control algae blooms and their affects, we must remain vigilant on our pets’ exposure to contaminated waters. To find out more information on the toxic effects of Algal blooms and what you can do to minimize your risks, visit www.cdc.gov.
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Seeking Vendors For Lithia Holiday Market In November Vendors are being sought by Grace Community United Methodist Church in Lithia for its Holiday Market on Saturday, November 9. The event, from 9 a.m.2 p.m., is being presented by the Women of Grace. The church is located at 5708 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Lithia. Organizers are seeking vendors to sell a variety of products, such as arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. National companies will be on a first come, first served basis. For example, only one Mary Kay representative or one Premier Jewelry vendor will be allowed. The fee for a 10 ft. by 10 ft. space is $25. Proceeds will help support missions in the community. The market will be outdoors, and vendors are asked to provide their own tent, table and chairs. Food will be available for purchase. For more information and a vendor
Estate Sale At Good Samaritan Good Samaritan, a nonprofit Christian ministry, opened its doors on 10 acres in May 1984 to serve those in need in the community. Recently, it streamlined into a mobile ministry, and it is no longer in need of much of the existing equipment, tools, furniture or other items. An estate sale will be held as a result of this transition. Treasures include furniture, antiques, collectibles and tools; preschool furniture, equipment supplies and playground equipment; commercial kitchen (stainless steel) equipment, 10-burner gas stove with ovens, three-compartment commercial sink; a 1940 fixer-upper ‘Cracker-style’ house; and more. It will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19 and October 25 and 26, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Good Samaritan is located at 14920 Balm Wimauma Rd. in Wimauma. Call 480-1118.
Annual Gifts & Crafts Fair To Be Held At The Bridges Retirement Community With the holidays approaching, shopping for unique gifts could not be easier when you visit the eighth annual Gifts & Crafts Fair to be
Bowling Event To Bring Awareness To Domestic Violence Benefits Metropolitan Ministries October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a charity bowling fundraiser to benefit Metropolitan Ministries will be held on Sunday, October 20 from 2-6 p.m. at Oakfield Lanes on 1001 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. The closing ceremony will be 5-6 p.m. You may participate individually or as teams. Event sponsorship is available for individuals and businesses. People may participate by bowling and/or sponsorship. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, email CharityEvent@SelfProtection.me or text 438-6158.
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Local Tom Gallo Law Firm Has Been Part Of The Community For 14 Years
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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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Bayside Community Church Opens Newest Location In Riverview Bayside Community Church is excited to announce the opening of its new Riverview location. The Riverview Campus held its first service on September 15 and will continue meeting Sunday mornings at 10:30 at Spoto Beau and High School at Sharalyn DiFrenna are 8538 Eagle Palm the Campus Drive in Pastors Riverview. The at Bayside Com munity Church campus is conveRiverview niently located just Campus. West of 75, easily accessible from South Falkenburg, or 78th Street and Eagle Palm Drive. This marks the eighth location for Bayside Community Church. Lead Pastor Randy Bezet emphasized that Bayside’s new Riverview campus will share the church’s emphasis on family, freedom, and purpose; reflecting the model for the other seven Bayside campuses. “We are so excited to be a part of this growing community,” said Pastor Bezet. “We believe that church is a place where you can belong, find family and feel at home. We want everyone to know that God loves them and has a purpose and plan for their life.”
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Holistic Health And Wellness Coach Offers Community A Healthy Lifestyle
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Webster’s selves during the postDictionary defines partum and early moth‘uprooted’ as ‘Being erhood transition.” pulled up by the Schuman’s journey roots’ or ‘To be disstarted in 2011 when placed from a tradishe realized there had tional habitat.’ To to be a more proactive Alexa Schuman, alternative to wellness ‘uprooted’ means ‘A than the current state of movement; approach that had a movement toward become normal to socia more enjoyable ety. life.’ “I believe these Schuman is a essential components holistic health and of wellness are vital to wellness coach a balanced, mindful Alexa Schuman created Uprooted life. That’s how who lives in the Wellness to share her passion for Uprooted Wellness FishHawk area. the wellness movement. To learn She is also the more, visit Schuman’s website at began. I look at the owner of Uprooted www.uprootedwellness.com or call current state of our her at 454-2951. Wellness. health and want to be a “I’m a certified part of the solution,” integrative nutrition Schuman said. “I offer health coach, holispersonal health coachtic wellness educaing, which is the best tor and plant-based way to create successcooking instructor,” ful nutrition and lifestyle Schuman said. “I modifications.” absolutely love Her programs are what I do. I am designed to provide passionate about education and support. shifting the per“During this time, spective around we work through all of health and empowthe aspects of wellering women to be ness, navigate the their best selves world of contradictory through mindful nutrition and health eating, conscious advice to explore what living and natural truly works for the indihealing.” vidual as they integrate She specializes small, gradual and susin women’s health tainable changes,” and helping them Schuman said. “The find balance, as most effectiveness well as connecting occurs when I am able them back to their to utilize the recomintuition. She also mendations from and helps families intepartner with their physigrate new, positive cian.” diet and lifestyle Wellness changes. Workshops are “I love supporting mothers, workdesigned to educate guests on variing together to create a balanced ous aspects of maintaining healthy nourishing foundation for babies, tod- eating habits and how to integrate dlers and children, as well as involvthis lifestyle into their own. ing the whole family,” Schuman said. “Topics range from mindful eat“It’s never too early to cultivate a ing, conscious living, everyday modisense of being healthy in all areas of fications for balance, to work-life life. This role has allowed me to supstress reduction, movement and port women in optimizing their fertilibeyond,” Schuman said. ty, nurturing the body for a healthy Visit www.uprootedwellness.com pregnancy and nourishing themor call 454-2951.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month At Music Showcase Music Showcase is once again taking nominations for local breast cancer patients currently undergoing treatment to be the recipients of its monthlong fundraising efforts in October. Nominations should include the patient’s name and contact information with a brief paragraph as to why they should receive the funds raised as well as your name and contact information. All nominations must be received no later than Monday, October 14 by 8 p.m. Baked goods and popcorn will be available all month for donations of $1-$5 each. Visit musicshowcaseonline.com or email or call Music Showcase at 6855998 to nominate someone or for more information. Ask for Debra Campos or Paula Gaskins.
Latitudes Tours Celebrates One Year
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.; 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.
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Latitudes Tours will celebrate one year on Sunday, October 20. It offers guided ecotours and sunset cruises which are perfect for all ages. The captain and naturalist are expert guides who will take you on an exploration of the Little Manatee River, and nearby nature preserve. Owner and Managing Direct Nancy Lopez said, "We've had a phenomenal response from the moment we opened. We are especially appreciative of the local support. We even have a number of repeat customers who bring their visiting family." While onboard, you will encounter various local and migratory birds, dolphin pods, manatees, rays, and more while hearing about the rich history of the area. The 36' tour boat offers covered/cushioned seating and onboard restroom. Optional meal and drinks are available on each cruise. Reservations are required. Latitudes Tours is located at 580 Bahia Beach Blvd. in Ruskin. For more information, call 641-1311, email
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allow chamber staff to more efficiently supports member businesses and to effectively position the chamber to ensure longterm financial security. To help
Chrissy Nieves, a licensed realtor with Yellowfin Realty, was selected as a 2019 NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite for Winthrop in Riverview. Her neighbors and clients showed their appreciation for her expertise and dedication Chrissy Nieves with Yellowfin to her community by electRealty. ing her to join the elite. As accomplish a real estate agent, Nieves prioritizes these goals, Directors are looking her clients’ goals and lifestyles. Her clients continuously praise how stress- at the possibility of selling the chamber building located at 1651 free she makes buying, selling and Sun City Center Plaza in Sun City leasing property. Her experience with Center. commercial and residential properties, A local real estate team has love of Tampa Bay and connections throughout the metropolitan area allow been engaged as part of an her to offer premier real estate services exploratory fact-finding effort. Should you have any further quesfor any clients’ needs. tions, contact Lynne Conlan, Nieves strongly believes in givExecutive Director, at 634-5111 ing back to her community. She serves as a board member Phoenix House on both the Winthrop HOA Florida’s Held and the Hillsborough Annual Celebration County Affordable Housing Of Recovery Advisory Board. She is Phoenix House committed to education Florida (PHFL) recentand the arts, volunteering ly hosted its Annual with Winthrop Arts and Celebration of mentoring with the Recovery. The celeHillsborough Education bration is held each Foundation. year to recognize Nieves has lived in patients’ hard work Riverview for 13 years. and success in recovShe graduated from Durant ery. Phoenix House High School, attended USF Honors Florida holds the event every year College, and earned her MBA from in September to commemorate University of Tampa. She lives in National Recovery Month. Winthrop with her son, Nolan, and John Cunningham, a graduate husband, Jose. of Phoenix House Florida, received For more information and to contact Chrissy Nieves for your real the Celebration of Recovery Alumni of the Year Award for his inspiraestate needs, email chrissy@keystotampa.com or tional story and leadership in the recovery community. Since leaving visit www.yellowfinrealty.com. PHFL, Cunningham successfully maintained his recovery and evenSun City Center Area Chamber tually became a house manager at Of Commerce To Consider Real Recovery, a sober living home Relocation in Brandon where he is still As the Sun City Center Area employed as the program adminisChamber of Commerce Board of trator. Directors lies out its strategic plan “Here I am able to give back for 2020 and beyond, it has targetand help guys transition back to life ed several major goals. It wants to
without drugs and alcohol. Many of the life skills I still used today can be traced back to the many groups I took at Phoenix House Florida,” stated Cunningham. For more information, visit www.phoenixhouse.org/locations/flo rida.
Julie Griffin Joins Weichert, Realtors(r) Yates & Associates Weichert, Realtors(r) - Yates & Associates is proud to announce Julie Griffin has joined the Apollo Beach office. Griffin joined a dedicated team of knowledgeable agents at Weichert, Realtors(r) Yates & Associates, which brings many years of combined real estate expertise to their clients. Weichert, Realtors(r) - Yates & Associates, located at 6160 N. US Hwy. 41, is an independently owned and operated affiliate of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. For more
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From One Blank Canvas, Don Quixote Comes To Life By Kelly Smith
Sometimes it helps to have a visual, especially when telling a story. Enter Geff Strik, The Florida Orchestra’s first-ever visual artist-in-residence. For TFO’s upcoming performance of Strauss’ Don Quixote, Strik started with the musical score, covered with handwritten notes from Music Director Michael Francis, and 29 sketches. When he picked up his paintbrush, he used only one 10-by-5-foot canvas, painting each scene on top of the other—the earlier works hidden underneath. But they’re not totally gone. The whole process was captured through video and carefully crafted into a 42minute, high-definition art film synchronized to the music, which Maestro Francis will conduct live on stage for only one weekend, October 11-13. The concert also features internationally acclaimed cello soloist Maximilian Hornung as well as Beethoven’s Eroica
Symphony (a rare performance of the Mahler version). TFO’s commitment to this kind of innovation, collaboration and accessibility is why TFO named Strik as its first-ever visual artist-in-residence. Strik is an acclaimed French artist who now lives in St. Petersburg. “Innovation is a key part of what we do. It’s in our DNA,” said Mark Cantrell, TFO president and CEO. “We believe no other American orchestra is doing anything like this at this level. We are leading the way, giving audiences new ways to engage with the music.” TFO has more upcoming multimedia concerts, including: National Geographic Live JANE In Concert (Nov. 2): Based on 100 hours of unseen footage, the revealing documentary of Jane Goodall and her chimpanzee research plays on the big screen while the orchestra performs the score by Philip Glass LIVE at the Straz Center. Deep Field: A Cosmic Experience (Nov. 8-10): Composer Eric Whitacre leads TFO for Deep Field, his own fusion of live music and Hubble space video, featuring The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay. It’s a stellar night of live music including works from Bernstein and Copland. Free tickets for kids and teens in advance. For details and tickets, visit FloridaOrchestra.org.
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Caring For Young Kids And Aging Parents? Listen up! Or Courts Will Do It For You. By Laurie E. Ohall, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney As our parents get older and begin to lose their independence, many will turn to their adult children to help them navigate the complicated and costly world of long-term care. For adult children already caring for young kids of their own, this new role of ‘caregiver’ can be a difficult one to assume. It’s no wonder this group of people is known as the ‘Sandwich Generation’ as they are literally ‘sandwiched’ between the pressures of raising a family, holding down a job and managing mom or dad’s growing medical and financial needs. If you don’t make arrangements for financial and medical decisions within your family, the courts will do it for you, so create a plan in advance while your parents still have the chance to have a say in their care and decisions. Elder law attorneys recommend five planning steps to help ensure aging parents are afforded the most protection, flexibility, and financial security, while helping the adult child retain life balance and personal sanity: Find out if your parents have an estate plan and whether it’s been updated in the past five years. The will, trust, powers of attorney, and health care directives your parents created years ago may not reflect their current wishes and long-term care needs now.
Determine How You Will Pay for Long-Term Care. Nursing home and assisted living facilities can cost up to $8,000 a month (average cost of care for skilled nursing in Hillsborough County, is now $9,485). Medicare will not pick up the tab. Inhome care can be equally burdensome. Medicaid may pay, provided you are hovering around the poverty level. Get the Legal Authority You Need Now to Manage Their Affairs and Maintain Control. If your parents do not have powers of attorney or health care directives that allow you to communicate with doctors, access medical records, and manage their financial affairs, it’s a good idea to create them now while mom or dad is still in good health. Document Their End-of-Life Wishes. Thousands of families each year are torn apart trying to decide what their loved one ‘would have wanted’ in serious medical situations. Get Organized Now to Avoid Last Minute Scrambling. Gather your parents’ important information now and create a ‘grab and go’ kit to avoid any confusion and delays in the event of a medical emergency. By being proactive and planning for these issues in advance, you can help make sure your parents receive the care they need without worry or financial struggle.
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Duo Starts Adaptive Bra Business That Brings Comfort & Hope To Cancer Patients
By Karin Davis-Thompson
Katerina those who have had a Rosenberg and mastectomy and use Susan Bonagura are prosthetics. true examples of the Today, the duo has saying “necessity is created 21 styles. the mother of invenNineteen of those styles tion.” When include an insert that Bonagura was diagallows the use of a prosnosed with breast thetic. The bras are covcancer and began ered by several insurance chemotherapy, she carriers, and they are found that many even using overlays over undergarments, the base of the garment to especially bras, no vary the style and look longer met her without comneeds. promising Susan Bonagura and Katerina Rosenberg host pop up shops “The bras on comfort. the area to promote the market felt rough throughout The bras the apparel line they began and irritated my are made after Bonagura’s breast cancer diagnosis. skin,” she said. “It without was a necessity for me, but I couldn’t find underwire and clasps and are designed anything. It was hard.” to stay on the shoulders without the need After sharing her frustration with her to adjust the strap. Sizes range from extra friend, Rosenberg, the two came up with small to 4XL. Most users would purchase an idea—to make adaptive clothing that the same size for the bra as they do for meets the needs of women trying to lead their clothing. normal lives while battling cancer. Bonagura said the response to the “I had the manufacturing background, product has been inspiring and exciting. and we became an LLC in September of Along with online purchases, Pink Lift is last year,” Rosenberg said. set to become a preferred vendor with They started with bras and looked for Moffitt Cancer Center. A hospital in materials that were soft and comfortable. Atlanta is also reviewing Pink Lift and After making a prototype and talking with considering a partnership. other women having the same struggle, “This journey has been amazing,” the two realized they were on to someBonagura said. “We are also talking with thing. a few boutiques and may begin selling They started Pink Lift and worked the bras in stores in October.” with prosthetic specialists to make sure To learn more about the company or their bras were comfortable and suitable to make a purchase online, visit www.pinfor women enduring chemotherapy and klift.biz.
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Candor Grille’s Logo A Nod To Mom By Michelle Caceres Candor Grille Customer Betty owner Elaine Jackson Forrester agrees the said the restaurant’s crab-stuffed avocado is logo, a fork, knife and delicious, but she has spoon enclosed in a tried many dishes and heart, is a tribute to her said they’re all wondermother, Judy Kamerer, ful. who passed away in “We’ve lived in 2016. FishHawk for many “My mother was an years and the only negartist and she signed ative was there aren’t everything as Judi with really a lot of restaurant a heart over the ‘i,’” she choices close to us,” said. she said. “When Even though the Candor Grille first heart is a nod to mom, opened, my husband it’s also a signal that all Candor Grille managers Erik Taylor and I decided we’d give and Melissa Gonzalez serve up a it a try and weren’t disof Candor Grille’s food delicious assortment of Southern appointed.” is made with love, comfort food and international thanks to the collaboraCandor Grille also dishes in this family-friendly restaurant. tion of Jackson and features a full bar, Texas chef Mike including beer, wine Badgett. and cocktails. The restaurant, Jackson, who located at 13418 moved back from Boyette Rd. in River Afghanistan (which is Springs Town Center, another story entirehas a menu that fealy) after a successful tures what Badgett calls career as director of good classic Southern five large companies comfort food, thanks in at her mother’s part to its smoker that request (when she churns out Texas-style realized family was beef brisket and pork. more important than Traditional Southern career), said one of sides include baked the last things they beans, potato salad, did together was plan French fries and sweet and design her corn. Candor Grille’s first location in Tampa. Dishes have also been included on “She’s a part of Candor Grille the menu that are a reflection of the because we worked on the concept pair’s years spent overseas. Barramundi, together,” she said. an Asian sea bass, is sautéed in a lemon Mom may be gone but her dad, butter sauce with micro greens and Navy veteran Clyde Breeden, affectionasparagus. Aglio e olio pasta is a classic ately known as Padre by the staff, visits Italian dish with roasted chili pepper, gar- the restaurant and is her biggest supportlic-infused olive oil, parsley and er. Parmesan cheese. It can be served with “He encourages me to do my best, chicken or shrimp. On the appetizer be humble and honest in everything I menu is a warm Bavarian pretzel served do,” said Jackson. with stone-ground mustard, chili con Candor Grille is open Mondayqueso, smoked sausage and cheddar Thursday, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m.cheese which can be a meal in itself. 10 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Not adventurous or a fan of barand Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. On the beque? Not to worry, Candor Grille also weekends, breakfast is served until 2 serves up a selection of Mesquite grilled p.m. steaks, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and Bring your four-legged friend; the salads. A kids’ menu is also available for restaurant also has outdoor dining and little ones. offers a menu just for them, from deli One of the restaurant’s most popular meat and chew bones to lactose-free ice dishes is crab claw salad, fresh pico and cream with bacon. house spice served atop an open-faced For more information about Candor avocado, shredded iceberg lettuce with a Grille, visit www.candorgrille.com or call berry vinaigrette. 548-0410.
Riverview Native Serves With U.S. Navy’s ‘Silent Service’ In Guam By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Wyscaver A 2004 the most highlyRiverview High trained and skilled School graduate people in the and Riverview Navy. Regardless native is serving of their specialty, with the U.S. Navy everyone has to and is assigned to learn how everya forward-deployed thing on the ship submarine works and how to squadron consistrespond in emering of some of the gencies to world’s most become “qualified advanced nuclearin submarines” powered suband earn the right marines. to wear the covetChief Petty ed gold or silver Officer Bradley dolphins on their Monell is a Navy uniform. electrician's mate “I enjoy living (nuclear) and is the on a tropical island Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st and I like my job senior electrician Class Heidi Cheek on the island because of the Chief Petty Officer Bradley Monell is a Navy responsible for responsibilities and electrician’s mate (nuclear) and the senior electrician on the island. training and menrewarding aspects toring the other electrician chiefs on the it entails,” Monell said. island. According to officials at the U.S. Monell credits success in the Navy Navy’s Pacific Fleet headquarters in to many of the lessons he learned in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the ships, subRiverview. marines, aircraft and Navy personnel "I grew up in a very small town and forward-deployed to Guam are part of learned the value of hard work and the world’s largest fleet command and being a part of a tight-knit community,” serve in a region critical to U.S. national Monell said. security. The U.S. Pacific Fleet encomJobs are highly varied aboard the passes 100 million square miles, nearly submarine. Approximately 130 sailors half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica make up the submarine’s crew, doing to the Arctic Circle and from the West everything from handling weapons to Coast of the United States into the maintaining nuclear reactors. Indian Ocean. All told, there are more Attack submarines are designed to than 200 ships and submarines, nearly hunt down and destroy enemy sub1,200 aircraft and more than 130,000 marines and surface ships; strike taruniformed and civilian personnel servgets ashore with cruise missiles; carry ing in the Pacific. and deliver Navy SEALs; carry out intelThough there are many ways for ligence, surveillance, and reconnaissailors to earn distinction in their comsance missions; and engage in mine mand, community and career, Monell is warfare. Their primary tactical advanmost proud of earning his silver doltage is stealth, operating undetected phins. under the sea for long periods of time. “It means I was accepted to be a “As the only forward-deployed subpart of the smallest and most elite commarine squadron, we are the quick munity in the Navy,” Monell said. reaction force for the Navy. We can Serving in the Navy means Monell respond quickly to any crisis,” said is part of a world that is taking on new Capt. Tim Poe, Commodore, importance in America’s focus on Submarine Squadron 15. “It's spectacu- rebuilding military readiness, strengthlar, the work our Sailors do. We ask a ening alliances and reforming business lot of them and they always meet the practices in support of the National challenge.” Defense Strategy. According to Navy officials, “I get to defend and maintain peace because of the demanding environment in international shipping lanes," Monell aboard submarines, personnel are said. "I get to help train service memaccepted only after rigorous testing and bers to grow professionally through my observation. Submariners are some of leadership and experience.”
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