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Eighteen women celebrated the completion of Women Building Futures on October 17. Women Building Futures is a unique program designed to help women explore higher paying career options in the growing construction field.
Women Building Futures is a 15week program that contains more than 80 hours of classes to learn carpentry, drywall, painting, block masonry/finishing, flooring and construction administration. Graduates who successfully complete all requirements will earn certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and OSHA 10. Ann W. Madsen, executive director of The Centre for Women, said she is especially grateful to Enterprising Latinas and HCC SouthShore for the incredible effort they put into making this class a success. “This has been a very successful partnership. We are working together to empower women with skills needed to achieve success and meet the demand for construction workers,” Madsen said. The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women is a nonprofit organization offering a diverse array of programs to help women in the Tampa Bay region. For more information on future classes, visit www.thecentre.org/programs/services-for-older-adults/women-buildingfutures.
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Families Welcome At 36th Annual Alafia Lighted Boat Parade & Chili Cook-Off
By Kelly Wise Valdes
The Rotary Fist Baptist Club of FishHawkRiverview, Riverview is pleased Serenity to announce the Meadows and 36th annual Alafia Hawthorne Lighted Boat Parade Village. and Chili Cook-Off, “We are which will be held on a charitable Saturday, December organiza7 from 5-8 p.m. at tion, and the Riverview Civic this event Center. There is benefits the The 36th annual Alafia Lighted nothing better than community,” Boat Parade is being held on celebrating a Florida Saturday, December 7 at 5 p.m. at the Riverview said Civic Center. In addition to the parade, there is a Broussard. Christmas than sitChili Cook-Off as well as pictures with Santa. ting along the river “We are lookwhile watching the boats adorned with ing for sponsors at several levels and holiday lights and music pass by on the boats to parade down the Alafia for the water. benefit of many onlookers.” This family-friendly event is the perThere are several levels of sponsorfect way to jump start the joy of the holiship available and boaters are encourdays. In addition to the boat parade, you aged to participate by decorating their will be able to sample and vote for your boats and partaking in the parade. Those favorite chili at the Chili Cook-Off for a $5 who want to compete for prize money are donation. Santa will also be available for asked to donate $25, although boaters do photos and is taking notes on who is not have to compete to participate. The naughty and nice. best decorated boat will win $500 and The parade of lighted boats will start bragging rights. The Riverview Civic at the 301 bridge at 5:45 p.m. and will Center is located at 11020 Park Dr. in continue past the Civic Center to 15 minRiverview. For more info, contact Michael utes past the Beer Shed, then circling Broussard at michael.broussard@flyinback to end at River’s Edge Bar and Grill, glocksmiths.com or visit www.alafiaboatwhere the award ceremony for the best parade.com, where you can register for decorated boats will be held. Last year, the events online. more than 30 boats participated in the parade. Other activities during the In This evening will include a gingerbread house Issue competition, a 50/50 raffle that will benefit county parks as well as music, fun and refreshments. “I enjoy seeing all the fun that the WATERSET TURKEY TROT...................PG 3 families have at this event every year,” NATIVITY 50TH NOVEMBERFEST......PG 10 said Michael Broussard, assistant governor elect 2020 for the Rotary Club of SOUTH COUNTY SPARTANS .............PG 23 FishHawk-Riverview. “Our very generous EYE ON BUSINESS .....................PGS 25‐26 sponsors help make this event a success.” CHALKLINES .....................................PG 30 The title sponsor for this event is ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT................PG 37 Christopher Ligori & Associates, Attorneys At Law. Other sponsors and SPORTS CONNECTION......................PG 39 community supporters include River’s HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE .........BACK SECTION Edge Bar and Grill, Bill’s Prescription Center, Four Paws Veterinary Hospital,
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Pink hard hats took the place of graduation caps as 18 women celebrated the completion of Women Building Futures on October 17. Graduation ceremonies took place in the Community Room at the HCC SouthShore campus. Women Building Futures is a unique program designed to help women explore higher paying career options in the growing construction field. The Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women created the program in 2015 to help meet the market demand for construction workers and provide new opportunities for women to pave their way to economic prosperity. Graduation marks not only the achievements of the SouthShore Class of 2019, but also a highly successful collaboration with Enterprising Latinas and HCC SouthShore in making the program available to more women in Hillsborough County. The program is funded by Hillsborough County with additional support from Regions Bank and the local chapter of National Association of Women in Construction.
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2020 Honorary Mayor Of Riverview Candidates Announced
Run, Trot Or Walk Your Way To The Finish At This Year’s Waterset Turkey Trot
On ers will be hosting October 17, four major events: Greater Coach Bag Bingo – Riverview Thursday, November Chamber of 7; Clay Shoot – Commerce Saturday, November (GRCC) mem16; Casino Night – bers gathered Saturday, November at The Forge 23; and Holiday on 109 W. Extravaganza – Bloomingdale Saturday, November Ave. in 30. Brandon for the Daniel Cyral has GRCC members enjoyed an evening at The 2020 Honorary Forge in Brandon to kick off the 2020 Honorary been a member of Mayer of Riverview race. Mayor of GRCC for just over a Riverview Race Kickoff. The Forge hostyear. A formally trained hypnotist and ed the soiree at its community tables with owner of Hypnotic Engagements, Cyral complimentary bites, a special extended will be raising funds for My Warrior’s happy hour and live music. The official Place and South County Spartans kickoff was hosted by the current Athletic Program. Cyral and his supportHonorary Mayor of Riverview, Bill Andrew ers are also hosting four major events: of Tessera of Brandon, and past GRCC Dinner, Drinks & Daniel – Friday, President Jill Andrew of Tessera of November 1; Murder Mystery – Friday, Brandon. Those who gathered were the November 15; Ol’ Fashion BBQ with a first to learn of the candidates vying for Twist – Sunday, November 17; and The the title and were then treated to a friend- Amazing Golf Cart Race – Saturday, ly karaoke competition on the candidates’ December 7. behalf. To find out the details for all of these The candidates racing this year events, please visit include: Bryan and Marijean Reith, Team www.RiverviewChamber.com or call the Reith – RE/MAX Realty Unlimited, and GRCC office at 234-5944. Daniel Cyral, Hypnotic Engagements. The winner, the candidate who raises Husband and wife team Bryan and the most votes, aka dollars, will be Marijean Reith have been members of announced at the GRCC’s Monthly the GRCC for several years. Most recent- Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, ly as Team Reith – RE/MAX Realty December 17. It will be held at The Unlimited, the duo are in business togeth- Regent on 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview er as realtors as well. Team Reith will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and the public is raising funds for E.C.H.O. and Impact invited. The cost for nonmembers to Program. Team Reith and their supportattend is $30.
Your favorite "We're so Thanksgiving Day pleased to host tradition is back. an event that Join in on not only raises Thursday, money for three November 28 for area schools the 2019 but has become Waterset 5K a fun Turkey Trot. SouthShore traParticipants will dition that peoreceive a medal ple look forward and a T-shirt, and to each year. there will be We love seeing awards for families and Overall Male and Ready, set, go! The Waterset neighbors gathMascot helped kick off the Female, Masters, er on race in 2018. Grand Masters Thanksgiving and the top three finishers in each morning to either participate in the age group. In addition to the chip Waterset 5K Turkey Trot or cheer timed 5K, there will also be a Kids’ their friends on. Over the last three Fun Run with half-mile and one-mile years, we are so proud that our comoptions. munity has donated a total of $57,000 “One of our favorite Thanksgiving to the schools as a result of the Day traditions is the Turkey Trot. My Turkey Trot,” said Lynda McMorrow, daughter and I love running it marketing manager for Waterset. because it’s a great way to begin the Check-in and packet pickup for celebration with friends and neighthe race will begin on November 28 bors. Luckily, living in a community at 7 a.m., and the 5K will start at 8 like Waterset allows us to celebrate a.m., followed by the Kids’ Fun Run and run in our own backyard,” said at 9 a.m. There will be a pre-race Waterset resident Danielle O’Neil. packet pickup on Wednesday, The Waterset 5K Turkey Trot is November 27 from 3-7 p.m. at The open to both runners and walkers. Landing Club & Café, located at 7012 This family-friendly event is a great Sail View Ln. way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day The race will start at The celebrations, along with helping your Lakeside Park at 7250 Parkshore Dr. community. All proceeds from the in Apollo Beach. For more information Turkey Trot will go to Inez Doby and to register, visit Watersetfl.com or Elementary, Eisenhower Middle visit facebook.com/waterset. For School and East Bay High School. more information, call 235-0154.
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Tampa YMCA Invites Community To 5th Annual Goody Goody Turkey Gobble
County Hiking Spree Is Fun For The Whole Family, Hikes Start November 1
On Thanksgiving age groups as well. morning, the Tampa On-site race results will Metropolitan Area be available. YMCA invites memAll funds raised bers of the communihelp to support LIVEty to participate in the STRONG® at the Fifth Annual Goody YMCA. Lalita Llerena, Goody Turkey the communicaGobble 5K, 8K and tions director for One-Mile Run/Walk. the Tampa The event is sponMetropolitan Registration is now available for sored by the awardArea YMCA, the Fifth Annual Goody Goody winning Goody said, "This is a Turkey Gobble 5K, 8K and OneMile Run/Walk. Goody Restaurant. great way to The family-friendly event starts at 7 give back with a.m. in front of Amalie Arena located at family and friends while burning some 401 Channelside a Drive in Tampa. calories before the big Thanksgiving Goody Goody, as its title sponsor, will be feast. Last year, more than 4,000 participroviding free breakfast to all who participants helped raise more than $66,000 to pate in the race. help cancer survivors.” Registration is available by visiting LIVESTRONG® is a 12-week prowww.runsignup.com. The cost to particigram, offered at no cost to people affectpate in the 5K is $30, $35 for the 8K and ed by cancer. It provides a safe, support$15 for the One-Mile Run/Walk until ive environment to participate in physical Thursday, October 31. Prices increase by and social activities. The program helps $5 thereafter, except for the Run/Walk. cancer survivors fight fatigue, boost selfParticipants receive chip-timed number esteem and improve strength and buds for the 5K and 8K, a Dri-FIT T-shirt endurance. In addition to physical beneand finisher medals for all participants. fits, the program also focuses on the There is no on-site registration or emotional well-being of survivors and pickup on race day. All packets must be their families by providing a supportive picked up prior to race day. community where they can connect durNew this year, the Tampa YMCA has ing treatment and beyond. a new full color finisher medal. Llerena said, “We would not be able Additionally, 8K and 5K participants will to offer this program at no cost to cancer receive gender specific shirts. Prizes will survivors without donations and fundraisbe awarded for first place overall ers like the Annual Goody Goody Turkey male/female adult and for youth 9 and Gobble.” under. First place prizes will be given in Visit www.tampaymca.org.
Hillsborough This year, organizers County is again are encouraging dog encouraging resiowners to bring their pets dents to get outdoors with them as leashed and explore the dogs are welcome at all beauty that Florida Hillsborough County has to offer at this parks. time of year. The The 2020 Hiking annual Hiking Spree Spree will also feature a will kick off this fun, new twist with speHillsborough County is kicking off its month, making it cial weekly giveaways for annual Hiking Spree this month, and easier for locals to this year, dog owners are invited to hikers. Each week, bring their pets with them on their learn about trails Hillsborough County will hikes throughout the county. throughout the coungive Hiking Spree hikers ty. And this year, walkers are invited to clues through social media on where to bring their canine friends along for the find the official hidden Trail Magic spot. ride. Giveaways will range from hiking supplies “The goal of the Hiking Spree is to to massage gift certificates. get Hillsborough County residents to “The program promotes a fun way to experience the amazing parks and trails engage in a healthy and active lifestyle,” that are in their backyard,” said Dana said McDonald. McDonald, program coordinator for To start this year’s spree, the county Hillsborough County Parks and is hosting a kickoff event at the Upper Recreation. Tampa Bay Conservation Park, located at Through the Hiking Spree, residents 8001 Double Branch Rd. in Tampa, at 9 are encouraged to explore 24 trails at 21 a.m. on Saturday, November 9. The locations throughout the county. Trails event will include games, nature arts and range from less than a mile to more that crafts, outdoor workshops and classes on four miles and vary from easy to strenuorienteering, knot tying, how to make ous. If, after signing up online, a hiker vis- your own hiking stick and more. its at least eight trails between Friday, There is no cost to participate in the November 1, 2019 and Tuesday, March Hiking Spree, but some parks have a $2 31, 2020, they can earn a patch, a entrance fee. Participants are encourmedallion for a walking stick or a dog tag. aged to post photos from their hikes on According to Todd Pratt, Hillsborough social media using the hashtag County’s media relations strategist, last #TakeAHikeHC. year, between 3,300 and 3,400 people To learn more or to sign up for the participated, hiking trails alone, with a program, visit https://www.hillsboroughgroup or through one of the county’s county.org/en/residents/recreation-andguided park staff hikes. culture/recreation/hiking-spree.
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Ruskin’s Almost ‘Twin City’: Morris Park Showed Promise But Never Came To Be By Charles Nelson
Drive along Balm and a cane mill. The telephone Wimauma Rd. today and look connection with Ruskin became for the town of Morris Park. a reality. Once a dream of Ruskin’s Beginning in 1915, howevfounding father, George Miller, er, Miller seemingly lost interest there is virtually no evidence in Morris Park. In a major blow today that Morris Park actually to the town’s survival, the existed in the early 20th centusawmill closed, and its employry. ees and their families moved By 1911, the new town of away. By 1916, Miller’s and Ruskin was a thriving, cooperRuskin’s attention was diverted ative community, and Miller by World War I, which took sought to create a ‘twin town’ many of Ruskin’s young men, to the east. Through a comresulting in the eventual closing plex series of land deals of Ruskin College. involving Wimauma Founder Few land sales are reportCaptain C. H. Davis, Miller ed in 1918/19 and plans for acquired development rights connecting rail lines were aban1913 photo of two of the Aurazoda girls: Aurora (second from 1917 map of Hillsborough County (courtesy of doned. The community never to lands northeast of left) and Georgadda (extreme right). Florida Center for Instructional Technology). Wimauma. recovered, and by 1930, much Girls identified by "Mac" Miller. founded and named the town of It was here, midway of the town’s lands were sold in chancery planned community. The Seaboard Wimauma after his three daughters between Wimauma and Balm, along the court. Airlines already ran through Wimauma (Wilma, Maude and Mary). Seaboard Air Lines rail tracks, that Miller In 1963, Hillsborough County comand Balm, but a new midway station was True to Ruskin’s cooperative ideals, laid out his new town: Morris Park, missioners published a legal notice that sought to serve the sawmill and Morris 250 acres was reserved within Aurazoda named in honor of William Morris of plats known as the Town of Morris Park Park. That main line station would then for a ‘welfare farm’ owned and operated England. Morris was the philosophical “shall be closed, vacated and abandoned connect Ruskin to Morris Park with a by the Morris Park Welfare Society. The successor to England’s John Ruskin, and all right of the public in and to the brand-new electric railroad (the Tampa proceeds from the farm’s output would whose ideas of social organization and land is renounced and disclaimed.” Tribune refers to it as a ‘trolley line’), proextend public utilities and improvements education initially inspired Miller to found Miller’s dreams of a twin sister to Ruskin viding service in Ruskin from 4th St. (now, under the direction of the Welfare Society. faded into history, and the evidence of a Ruskin in 1908. US 41) and Bellamy Ave. (today’s Shell All of the driveways within this truck farm To fund the new venture, a large pine Point Dr.). community at Morris Park disappeared as were to be lined with cabbage palms to mill was put into operation at Morris Park well. To serve the new shingle plant, a 10make a good substitute for a public park. in about 1911, supporting a reported 200 mile ‘loop’ railroad was to connect with Early growth in Morris Park seemed employees and their families. A shingle the Ruskin-Morris Park Line and run to Charles Nelson Bio promising. By February 1913, the town mill, with an annual capacity of 50,000 Charles Nelson holds a MA degree in Big Cypress and back. In the middle of boasted a boarding house and a store. A History from George Mason University shingles, was also opened at the ‘Big that loop, a new town was to rise: and taught as an adjunct instructor at Sunday school was organized in Welfare Cypress’ six miles west of Morris Park. Aurazoda. That unusual name was HCC (Dale Mabry). He is also affiliated Hall. A thriving poultry industry arose. By The new town was platted for developwith Tampa Bay History Center as a coined by Miller, who named it for his May 1913, the new railroad station volunteer docent, researcher and ment, and land sales were managed by three daughters: Aurora, Zoa and community lecturer, with an emphasis on opened. Growth continued into 1914 with the Ruskin Colony Extension Company. Georgadda. He admitted that he got the South Hillsborough County history. announced plans for a canning factory Railroad expansion was critical to this idea from his friend, Captain Davis, who
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New Center Exhibit Brings History’s Building Blocks To Life In LEGO® Bricks
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In the U.S. for the first time, ‘Brick History’ lets visitors journey through pivotal moments in world history modeled in LEGO® bricks. Featuring key figures from Mozart to Martin Luther King, scientific discoveries from the Big Bang to DNA and recent history from mobile phones to the moon landings, history comes to life in LEGO® bricks during ‘Brick History,’ a new exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center opening on Saturday, October 19. The exhibit features 28 meticulously crafted models, each depicting a person, moment or discovery that altered world history. ‘The Arts’ explores creativity from cave paintings to pop art, ‘Conflict’ moves from natural disasters like Pompeii to political disputes such as the Boston Tea Party, ‘Equality’ brings to life the Civil Rights movement, ‘Exploration’ depicts discoveries and inventions that have changed our world, while ‘Transport’ moves from railways and seafaring to
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ing with drug, alcohol, gambling, food or other addictions. In lieu of the ABWC annual Thanksgiving bake sale, ABWC is having a bakeless bake sale fundraiser. Donations will go to ABWC scholarships and can be made at the November luncheon, or contact Barbara Lamneck at 641-7469 or plamneck@aol.com. The Apollo Beach Woman’s Club (ABWC) special holiday luncheon meeting will be on Wednesday, December 11 at the SouthShore Falls Club House on 5831 Cascade Falls Dr. in Apollo Beach. The holiday luncheon cost is $20. For menu details and reservations, contact Sharon Vasquez at 641-7856 or sharonlvasquez@verizon.net. Reservations must be made and paid for by Friday, December 6. The luncheon, led by ABWC President Claudia Gassett, will begin at 11:30 a.m. for socializing. Lunch will be served at 12 Noon. The ABWC’s primary mission is providing scholarships for education and training of students who live in Apollo Beach and the surrounding areas with a demonstrated financial need. For more information, visit www.apollobeachwomansclub.co m or contact Second VP of Membership Liz Pedersen at 7778215 or kenlizpedersen@msn.com.
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Hearing Loss Association Of America Sun City Chapter Meets
The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Sun City Center Chapter will meet on Tuesday, November, 19 at 1 p.m. (new time) at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on 1239 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center in the looped conference room. CART (captioning) will be available to see the words. The topic will be New State Laws on Hearing Aids? Dr. S. Sims. Learn about what laws will be coming about hearing aids and how that will affect your hearing loss. Bring your handshakes, smiles and questions. The meet and greet starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, email Eloise Schwarz at Eliose6376@gmail.com. Visit www.hlaascc.com
Regal Railways Presents Toy Train, Collectible Show/Sale
On Saturday, November 23, vendors will be on hand selling model trains, various hobbies, collectibles and die-cast cars. There will be a running train layout for the children to enjoy. Come out and bring the kids. The show will take place at the Hillsborough Fairgrounds on 215 Sydney Washer Rd. in Dover from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free. Credit cards accepted. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Joe at 727244-1341 or visit us online at www.regalrailways.com.
Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Holiday Luncheon
For the Wednesday, November 13 luncheon, the program speaker will be Tina McGlynn, a representative from CATE (Conquering Addiction Through Education), an Apollo Beach nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals deal-
AARP Driver Safety Course Held At The Bridges
The Bridges Retirement Community is hosting the new AARP Smart Driver Safety Course on Monday and Tuesday, December 2 and 3 from 12 Noon-3 p.m. at 11202 Dewhurst Dr. in Riverview. The course is designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. By attending, participants will refresh their driving skills, know the new rules of the road and learn driving strategies to help stay safe behind the wheel. There are no tests to pass. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. To register, please call The Bridges at 413-8900.
South Bay Genealogical Society Meeting
On Tuesday, November 19, the
The program speaker for the October ABWC luncheon was Debbie Van Ore, a leader for the ‘100 Women Who Care’ Southshore chapter. She discussed the organization, which donates to local charities and nonprofits.
South Bay Genealogical Society will meet at the United Methodist Church in the Life Enrichment Center (LEC) on 1210 W. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City Center. It begins at 10:30 a.m. with a Round Table Discussion, followed by a sit-down luncheon at 12 Noon. The main presentation by guest speaker Donna Moughty begins at 1 p.m. She will talk about ‘Immigration.’ This program will help you find the place from which your ancestors left and where they landed. She will answer questions on the process of immigration. The cost is $15 per person for lunch. For reservations and more information, call Dotty Love at 634-2749. Mail checks to SBGS P.O. Box 5202, Sun City Center, FL 33571. Your check must be received by Thursday, November 7.
Marines To Celebrate 244th Birthday
The Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment of the Marine Corps League invites all Marines to celebrate the 244th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on Sunday, November 10 at Alafia American Legion Post #148, 7240 US Hwy. 301 in Riverview. The gathering will take place at 2 p.m. and your first beverage of choice will be complimentary. There will be a short ceremony at 4 p.m., followed a cake cutting.
Participate In Upcoming Golf Classic At Summerfield Crossing
The Angela Slater Golf Classic will be held on Saturday, November 9 at Summerfield Crossing Golf Club on 13050 Summerfield Blvd. in Riverview. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the A. Slater Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Coach Slater at 477-0083.
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East Bay Chorus & Orchestra To Perform Annual Masterworks Concert On Tuesday, November 19, two choirs from East Bay High School will combine with one from Riverview High School to perform in the Seventh Annual Masterworks Concert presented by American Guardian Title & Escrow. The concert will feature two choral masterworks accompanied by string orchestra, orchestral chamber and organ music. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, located at 106 11th Ave. NE. in Ruskin. East Bay Choral Director Brian NeSmith began the concert series with the idea of giving his Advanced Women’s Chorus students the rare opportunity to perform with a live professional orchestra and professional soloists. He also wanted to create more classical music offerings for the SouthShore area. In 2015, the concert moved from East Bay High School to St. Anne Catholic Church, which has graciously hosted it ever since. In 2018, American Guardian Title & Escrow became the first-ever presenting sponsor of the concert. The Riverview High School Advanced Women’s Chorus joins East Bay for the second time this year. In addition, East Bay’s Sounds of Time will perform in the concert for the first time, per-
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forming a shorter work. “Giving our students the chance to collaborate with other community schools in a beautiful setting like St. Anne Catholic Church is important to me, and this concert brings wonderful classical music to the SouthShore area,” NeSmith said. The program will include Händel’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1, performed by the Masterworks Orchestra; an organ work performed by Dr. Ryan Hebert of the University of Tampa; Nicola Porpora’s Kyrie, performed by East Bay High School’s Sounds of Time; and Francesco Brusa’s Missa pro defunctis, performed by the combined Advanced Women’s Choirs of East Bay High School and Riverview High School. The East Bay High School Choral Department offers six choirs for students of all levels of vocal and musical development in styles ranging from contemporary a cappella to classical music and everything in between. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and they can be purchased in person at St. Anne Catholic Church Parish by calling 671-5134 ext. 270 or by emailing 1ebhscb@gmail.com.
Gala Raises Money And Awareness For Those With Walking Impairments
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Seven years Foundation has ago, Tampa Bay helped hundreds. area resident Daisy For the past galas, a Vega made history total of seven when the Freedom WalkAides® have to Walk Foundation been gifted to chilofficially became a dren diagnosed with 501(c)(3) national cerebral palsy, visual nonprofit. The organimpairment, brain ization helps children tumors and and adults experistrokes, to name encing foot drop a few. Phoebe Samba Dancers spice up the caused by multiple “They are putFreedom to Walk Foundation’s Seventh ting their footing in sclerosis, cerebral Annual Carnival Gala at the Marriott palsy, a stroke, a Tampa Airport. Pictured are Founder and the world,” said Vega President Daisy Vega, and 2019 Board of the assistance spinal cord injury or Director Emily Zmoda and Mistress of a traumatic brain given to all the recipiCeremonies Jenn Holloway-Bingham. injury to obtain a ents who have benefunctional electrical stimulation (FES) fitted from a WalkAide® with the help of device to help them to walk. the foundation and its seven galas. Daisy Vega, who has multiple sclero- “Every dollar donated equals a step sis and foot drop—a weakness of the towards helping someone to walk with muscles involved in lifting the front part of their own WalkAide®.” her foot which causes foot and toe dragTo continue the effort to educate and ging or high-step walking—has been able assist those in need of a WalkAide®, the to walk freely again thanks to the American Dream Home Mortgage sucWalkAide®, a functional electrical stimula- cessfully presented the Freedom to Walk tion device that is worn on the calf and Foundation’s Seventh Annual Gala with a sends electric impulses to the foot, caus‘carnival’ theme on October 5 at the ing the foot and leg to lift and follow Marriott Tampa Airport. through as they would with a natural, Donors seeking to help fund unimpaired gait. WalkAides® are always welcome. She is With an out-of-pocket cost of $2,950 seeking sponsors for next year’s gala, per unit, not currently covered by most which will be held on Saturday, October insurance, the cost is prohibitive for many 10, 2020 at the Centre Club in Tampa. who see the FDA-approved WalkAide® The foundation is made up entirely of volas an invaluable opportunity to improve unteers. the quality of life. For information, contact Vega at 546Through education, inspiration and 2329 or visit empowerment, the Freedom to Walk www.FreedomToWalkFoundation.org.
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Five Decades Have Been Filled With Festival Fun At Nativity Novemberfest, Nov 21-24 Nativity Catholic’s Novemberfest will celebrate five decades of festival fun when it returns from Thursday, November 21 to Sunday, November 24. Following the Florida State Fair and Strawberry Festival, Novemberfest is the third largest annual carnival in Hillsborough County. More than just a time-honored tradition, Novemberfest is Nativity’s largest fundraiser supporting its school and faith formation program. The family-fun attracts about 100,000 people each year and is put on by its parish volunteers. Sherry Stewart, a longtime parishioner of Nativity, has been helping with Novemberfest for 40 years. Stewart volunteers as the food chairman managing the 15 different vendors in the Sharon Evans, Susan Davis and Sherry Stewart food tent. selling advanced armbands for students outside of church garage in 1989. This year Nativity “Years ago, my boys were Novemberfest celebrates 50 years. going to school here, and I wanted to get involved and contribute to my parish,” explained Stewart. “We (Nativity) used to have a festival twice a year, one in the spring and one in the fall, but in the mid-80s, we switched to one big festival because we wanted to Circus Cowboy will perform Friday at 8:30 make it larger scale by adding p.m. The country rock band’s lead singer, carnival rides.” Billy McKnight, is an alumnus of Nativity Richard Boot, a Brandon resCatholic School. Also back this year is An aerial view of Novemberfest from the 1980s. ident, is credited for naming Classix, who will take ‘Center Stage’ on Novemberfest. The late The fest will take place on the church Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Monsignor Lara, Nativity’s priest at the grounds on Thursday from 4-10 p.m., Paying homage to Novemberfest’s time, commissioned the parishioners to Friday from 4 p.m.-12 Midnight, Saturday 50th anniversary, midway rides will come up with a name for the festival. from 11 a.m. to 12 Midnight and Sunday include the Zipper, which recently celeBoot said, "My name, Novemberfest, from 12 Noon to 10 p.m. This year’s brated 50 years. Unlimited ride armbands was picked, and I got free parking in front Alumni Day will be held on Sunday along are $23 during the event. You can purof the church for six months." He jokingly with Appreciation Day for the military, law chase discounted ride armbands ahead added, “It’s too bad that I was usually late enforcement and first responders. of time from Nativity students. Additionally, to church to find someone already parked Admission, parking and entertainSunday’s Appreciation Day honoring the there.” ment are all free. Crowd favorite Soul military, law enforcement, and first
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responders will offer discounted ride armbands to those with proper identification. New this year is ‘Money Mania.’ Instead of only one grand prize cash winner, raffles will be held throughout the event. The cash prizes are in the amounts of $2,500, $1,000, $750, $500 and $250 with the grand prize of $5,000 announced on Sunday. Stewart also shared that Shells, a local seafood restaurant, is joining this year’s food tent. From traditional hamburgers to scratch-made Polish cooking, each year, fest-goers look forward to the variety and quality of the different food booths. “I have 15 different food booths. Over the years, you build relationships, and that’s why I continue to volunteer each year. What better place can you help build your church than with your community?” said Stewart. Alexis Redig, Nativity’s faith and media coordinator, said, "It never ceases to amaze me how much love for Novemberfest our surrounding community has.” Redig continued, “Seeing the greater impact this family-friendly and fun event has on the community is awesome and drives our staff and volunteers to continue to improve the Novemberfest experience year after year.” More details on the entertainment and the fest schedule can be found at www.nativitycatholicchurch.org/novemberfest. Nativity Catholic Church and School are located at 705 E. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon. For the latest information, search Novemberfest on Facebook.
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Sylvia Thomas Center Presents 7th Gems & Jeans To Benefit Adoptive Families
By Kathy L. Collins
The Sylvia Kershaw, CEO for Thomas the Sylvia Thomas Center for Center, said, “We Adoptive and are thrilled to host Foster Gems & Jeans Families, a once again. It is local nonprofit an honor to be agency devotable to celebrate ed to serving Hillsborough the needs of County Adoptive adoptive and Families and Seventh Annual Gems & Jeans Ball will be held Adoption foster families on Friday, November 15. located in Professionals in Brandon, is hosting its this big way.” Kershaw added, “A Seventh Annual Gems & highlight of the evening is often Jeans Ball. This evening of the adoptive parent(s) who share celebration will be held on their personal stories of adopFriday, November 15 at The tion. Last year’s speaker, Francis Barn at Winthrop, located at Martin, had our guests riveted 11349 Bloomingdale Ave. in with her anecdotes. The attenRiverview. dees reacted with laughter and tears. It The festivities will begin at 7:30 pm. was a truly moving night.” Attendees can enjoy an evening filled The Sylvia Thomas Center has with delicious food and drinks, craft been a reliable source of information, beers, live entertainment and a fantastic advocacy and support for adoptive famsilent auction. All attendees will be ilies across Hillsborough County since entered to win a beautiful, white gold, its inception in 2000. Thanks to sucblue sapphire pendant donated by cessful therapeutic and supportive servMcAuley Fine Jewelry. ices, the Sylvia Thomas Center has a Advance tickets are $40 each, or greater than 99 percent success rate at $75 for a pair, and can be purchased keeping Forever Families together. through www.eventbrite.com. Kershaw said, “This event allows us the Additionally, tickets may be secured at opportunity to raise awareness of who the Sylvia Thomas Center, located at we are and what we do, all while enjoy500 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon. ing a great time.” Tickets at the door will be $50. You can help it continue to provide November is recognized as support for this outstanding organization National Adoption Month to bring by attending the Seventh Annual Gems awareness to the thousands of children & Jeans Ball. and youth in foster care who are awaitFor information, visit https://sylviathing their Forever Families. Mary Ann omascenter.org or call 651-3150.
Celebrate Birthdays, Gifting It Back, One Birthday At A Time
By Amy Schechter
All children them through a birthday deserve to feel speand let them know they cial on their birthdays, are special, they are and a local nonprofit loved. Times may be is working hard to tough, but this is your support foster childay. You matter.” dren and less-fortuCelebrate Birthdays nate families across is partnered locally with Hillsborough, Pasco a variety of organizaand Pinellas counties. tions, such as the Celebrate Birthdays Joshua House Foster Celebrate Birthdays Brings Magic to Local Children is on a mission to Home in Lutz, New Life bring the party to children who otherwise Village and Boys & Girls Clubs may not be able to afford even a present. Organizations across the county where it Two local nurses, Belinda Leto and goes on-site to throw monthly birthday her best friend, Celina Saunders, started parties. “We are celebrating over 50 chilthe organization only eight months ago dren’s birthdays a month,” Leto explained. stemming from an angel tree at their Local businesses like Orange Theory church, but their operation has exploded Fitness have graciously offered to collect due to the generosity of the community new toys and party supplies, which are and the smiles from children and families always in need. it has impacted. Leto gushed, “It truly In order to expand further to meet the takes a village to do something like this, growing demand, it is seeking and when you realize people believe in business/community partners and volunyour vision, it can happen.” teers to help collect supplies, identify chilCelebrate Birthdays brings the birthdren in need and host parties. Leto day magic. In addition to a cake and fun added, “We would love to partner with party, each child will receive an ageindividuals, businesses and churches. appropriate present and a birthday bag, God has moved through this whole thing. which has a book in it to promote literacy. We were two regular chicks doing a projLeto knows there is nothing like seeing a ect, and it’s become so much more.” It child happy in person, but she shares, “A also has about sixteen regular volunteers little girl cried over getting a doll that as well as students from Tampa Catholic blinked and opened its eyes. It couldn’t High School, but it is always looking for be more than $11.99. We reach them on more happy helpers, and it can offer commore than a birthday. It’s a catalyst to munity service hours for students.Visit on impact their lives. We want to be able to Facebook at CelebrateBirthdays19 or put children’s Bibles in every bag. Having online at www.celebratebirthdays.org. Call His word in their bags is so important in 504-3353 or email belinda@celebratethese children’s lives. We try and reach birthdays.org.
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First Annual Gift And Wine Fair Will Benefit C.A.R.E. Animal Rescue
Specially Fit Founder Announces Run For Florida House, District 59
C.A.R.E. (Critter 50/50 and a wine Adoption and pull. Rescue Effort), Penny Smith is which has been in the current board Ruskin for 20 years, president of C.A.R.E. is the only no-kill “We decided to try animal shelter in the some new fundraissouth county for ers this year since neglected, abused we have a goal to and unwanted cats raise $3 million for a and dogs. new facility. We hope Over the years, the Gift and Wine this 501(c)(3) charity Festival will become has rescued and an adopted out thouTo help raise funds for C.A.R.E., the first sands of dogs and annual Gift and Wine Fair will be held at cats. Most of the Southshore Falls Ballroom in Apollo Beach. animals that come to C.A.R.E. need just a few weeks of annual special care before they are ready for event. This is a adoption into a good home. C.A.R.E. is great event to unique in that other dogs and cats who kick off your holiare older or sick or have suffered day gift shopping from over 32 vendors extreme trauma become C.A.R.E. and also take advantage of the free wine ambassadors, finding a special home at tasting by Hugh Moore of PRP Wines.” C.A.R.E. for the rest of their lives. C.A.R.E. is open to the public from To help raise funds, C.A.R.E. will Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am hold its first annual Gift and Wine Fair on to 3 pm. There are currently 15 dogs Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to and 37 cats in residence, 13 of which 3 p.m. at the Southshore Falls Ballroom, are kittens. The shelter is currently full which is located at 5831 Cascade Falls and it hopes to find homes for these aniDr. in Apollo Beach. Shoppers are asked mals. to donate $10 for entry and all proceeds “We offer a free tour of the facility to from the event will support the shelter. anyone who asks. We always have a The first 50 shoppers will get a free need for more volunteers. Most volunshopping bag to carry the gifts purteers work a three-hour shift per week, chased from 30 or more vendors, which some do more,” said Smith. will include jewelry, glass art, sports phoFor more information on the fair or tographs, pet items, skin care and other C.A.R.E., call Smith at 645-2273 or visit gift items. There will also be raffles, a http://careshelter.org/.
Mark Oliver has looked and underestimatalways defied the ed.” Oliver is happy giving odds, persevering in an opportunity to his many different situaclients, who remind him of tions in his life. himself growing up. “All I His mother had needed was a football and him at the age of 14, a coach,” he said. “These and he grew up in a individuals just needed working-class neighopportunities and support borhood. Not only did to become more active he make the USF and live a better life." football team as a Oliver has always walk-on after previbeen keen on helping othously being cut, but ers. He has taken several he was the first in his clients with special needs family to graduate under his wing and has Photos courtesy of Mark Oliver from college with a trained them for free. That Mark Oliver started the Specially Fit bachelor’s degree. desire to help people has program that now has over 400 clients with nine training locations. led to Oliver’s decision to The former USF football player went on to start his own run for the Florida House, District 59 as a gym right out of college, and became Democrat. “I have dedicated myself to ranked among the top one percent of providing young people with disabilities CrossFit athletes in the country in each of the opportunity and support to overcome the last five years. In January, Oliver, a obstacles and fulfill their promise. I will do personal trainer, started the Specially Fit the same for the people of District nonprofit program that trains people with 59,” said Oliver. “ intellectual disabilities how to effectively Oliver never thought that he would stay in shape year-round, with lessons on run for office. It was never a dream of his a weekly basis. Specially Fit now trains as a kid. He decided that he wanted to over 400 people at nine different training run when he got closer to the families locations, including the Brandon Swim with special needs. According to Oliver, and Aquatic Center. His powerlifting team, the area is ranked 48th in the special which is the largest in Hillsborough needs community. He said that he spoke County, competes in Special Olympics to several legislators about the special events year-round. needs community and he wasn’t “When I started the Specially Fit prosatisfied. “At that moment, I felt like this gram, I got really close to the families and was my calling,” said Oliver. it really reminded me of my On Saturday, October 19, Oliver will childhood,” said Oliver. “I found out that host a campaign kickoff party. For more there’s so many people that are overinformation, visit MarkForFlorida.com.
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Calvary Church Mission Center Built To Serve The Community
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children and youth, including a special needs ministry. Its food pantry, Community Cupboard, was first established in 1979 as a way to bless those who are less fortunate. To receive food, a person must show identification and proof of residency for any of the following cities: Ruskin, Apollo Beach, Sun City, Gibsonton, Parish, Wimauma or Balm. The worship building was the piece completing the Calvary Church Mission Center. Pastor Rose continued, “The money from the thrift store funds For more than 50 years, Calvary the Community Cupboard—it’s one of Church has been serving the the largest food pantries in Hillsborough SouthShore community. In September, County. On Tuesdays, we have roughly Calvary relocated to its new building that 500 families who come and get food. resides on the same property as its This ministry is what Calvary is all about. Angel’s Attic thrift store and Community We want to make a difference in the Cupboard food pantry. community and not just be an island on For 15 years, the Calvary Church Sunday mornings.” Mission Center has been a work in Volunteers exclusively operate both progress. With plans to start construction Calvary’s Community Cupboard and of the main building in 2008, it had to put Angel’s Attic. The food pantry is open everything on hold after the market from 8:30-11 a.m. every Tuesday. crashed. Volunteers are needed throughout the “Angel’s Attic and Community week to distribute, lift heavy boxes and Cupboard were the first things put on the pick up donated food items. November is property,” said Rob Rose, the associate one of the busiest times for its food pastor at Calvary. “Calvary wanted to pantry as it distributes the necessary show the community that we are a food items for a traditional Thanksgiving resource and open to everyone.” With Calvary’s rising attendance, the meal. Its Angel’s Attic thrift store also needs volunteers. The store is open completion of the new worship center Wednesday through Saturday from 9 was not a day too soon. The worship a.m. to 12 Noon. center is 20,000 sq. ft., and with its flexiTo get involved or for more informable seating, it can accommodate crowds tion, visit www.calvaryalive.org or call as large as 850 people or be trans645-1305. Calvary’s Mission Center is formed into a recreational space. An located at 1250 E. College Ave. in entire wing of the building is dedicated to Ruskin.
The Challenges Of Pancreatic Cancer By Renjitha Ignatius, MD, Florida Cancer Specialists While significant advances have •Familial pancreatitis, usually been made in treating many types of caused by mutations in cancer, pancreatic cancer remains the PRSS1 gene. extremely challenging. According to •Lynch syndrome, also known the American Cancer Society (ACS), as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal pancreatic cancer accounts for about cancer (HNPCC), most often caused 3 percent of all cancers in the U.S. by a defect in and about 7 percent of all cancer the MLH1 or MSH2 genes. deaths. Due to various •Peutz-Jeghers factors, it is difficult to syndrome, caused by detect the disease at an defects in early stage, when it is the STK11 gene. This more treatable; theresyndrome is also fore, the average fivelinked with polyps in year survival rate for all the digestive tract and stages of pancreatic several other cancers. cancer combined is only Signs and around 9 percent. Symptoms Reduce Your Risk There aren’t any Factors noticeable signs or Certain risk factors symptoms in the early for pancreatic cancer stages of pancreatic can be changed by cancer. Also, signs making lifestyle choicand symptoms of es that reduce the pancreatic cancer, Dr. Renjitha Ignatius is boardcertified in Medical Oncology, chances of getting the when present, may Hematology and Internal Medicine. disease. Among these mimic symptoms of risk factors are tobacmany other illnesses. co use, obesity and Examples are: heavy alcohol use. For Jaundice (yellowexample, 25 percent of ing of the skin and pancreatic cancers are whites of the eyes), thought to be caused light-colored stools, by cigarette smoking; however, the dark urine, pain in the upper or middle risk of pancreatic cancer begins to abdomen and back, weight loss for no drop as soon as a person stops smok- known reason, loss of appetite and ing. Likewise, being very overweight feeling very tired. increases the chances of developing Research Brings Hope for New pancreatic cancer, as does chronic Treatments pancreatitis, which is a long-term There are a range of current treatinflammation of the pancreas. ment options for pancreatic cancer, Pancreatitis often results from heavy including surgery, radiation therapy, alcohol use and/or smoking. chemotherapy, chemoradiation therapy Know Your Family History and targeted therapy, and recent Pancreatic cancer does seem to research has provided a better underrun in some families due to inherited standing of the molecular changes that gene changes (mutations) that can be can lead to the development of panpassed from a parent to children. It is creatic cancer, and that knowledge is estimated that these gene changes resulting in better and more directed may cause up to 10 percent of pancre- therapies. atic cancers. According to ACS, some Clearly, the future of treatment for examples of genetic syndromes that pancreatic cancer lies in the developcan cause pancreatic cancer include ment of novel agents to replace or •Hereditary breast and ovarian enhance current chemotherapy regicancer syndrome, caused by mutamens. Because of the rapidly protions in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes gressing research, we oncologists are •Hereditary breast cancer, caused hopeful for the future of our patients by mutations in the PALB2 gene. diagnosed with pancreatic cancers. •Familial atypical multiple mole Dr. Renjitha Ignatius is board-certified melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome, in Medical Oncology, Hematology and caused by mutations in Internal Medicine. the p16/CDKN2A gene and associated She practices at the Sun City Center with skin and eye melanomas. location of Florida Cancer Specialists.
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CPR Training Now Readily Available Due To Vital Life Savers
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training became more readily available to Brandon and neighboring residents when Vital Life Savers opened its doors in March 2019. Co-owner Deborah Awolowo saw a need within the community for CPR training and as a medical provider decided to help meet that need. Awolowo mentioned that, as part of her medical license requirements, CPR training is mandatory; however, when she was a CPR student, she felt the course was rushed and students were not required to perform hands-on compression on manikins. She stated, “I believe that everyone who takes a CPR course should actually perform compressions on manikins so they can understand how challenging it could be.” The mission of Vital Life Savers is to educate the community on the importance of performing CPR correctly and safely. It certifies individuals within various
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industries such as healthcare, food service, childcare and education. It utilizes manikins with feedback devices to ensure that students give high-quality chest compressions with real-time feedback on depth and rate. Awolowo also stated that, “Vital Life Savers makes learning CPR easy and fun. Our courses are taught by people in the medical field. We especially encourage new parents, grandparents and babysitters to learn how to perform CPR on infants. CPR is performed differently on infants than on a child or an adult. We offer classes six days a week.” Vital Life Savers is staffed with a team of eight who are all certified with the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC) and American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI). They also provide certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS). Students who complete the CPR course with Vital Life Savers will also be certified with AHA, ARC and ASHI. Classes are kept small to ensure students receive the one-on-one attention needed and to provide a comfortable and nonintimidating learning environment. Visit Vital Life Savers at 644 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon or go to www.vital-heart.com. You can also give it a call at 333-0666 to make an appointment. Hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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FishHawk And Riverview Students Share Opinions On WTMP 97.5 FM Radio
Women’s Successful Living 4th Annual PJ Retreat Goes To Puerto Rico
On October 5, five the school system, what young residents from the would it be?” FishHawk and Riverview Each child was given areas were invited guests an opportunity to provide of the Youth their answers. Some of Empowerment Segment the more popular (Y.E.S) on WTMP 97.5 answers were, “They all FM radio, hosted by felt test-taking was very Howard Word. important as it highlights The guest panel constrengths and weakness sisted of 15-year-old and provided information Jordon, a Newsome High for educators. The chilSchool 10th grader; 13dren also expressed that year-old Ethan, a Franklin they had not been bullied Middle Magnet School at their schools and they Students in radio station eighth grader; 10-yearall felt safe.” operations room: old Luke, a FishHawk The older children Top (L-R): 13-year-old Ethan, 15-year-old Jordon and host Creek Elementary said that, “Social media Howard Word. School fifth grade; 9is very important to Bottom (L-R): 9-year-old year-old Mikayla, a school life and they Mikayla, 6-year-old Aniya, 10fourth grader at Rampello year-old Luke and 6-year-old wished it was not so Gabriel. K-8; and twins Gabriel important and they and Aniya, first graders at FishHawk wished more focus was placed on Creek Elementary. career-targeted college prep. The Word introduced the program and younger ones expressed they were gave the children an opportunity to state enjoying school very much; they were their names, schools and something inter- not allowed to have cell phones, so esting about themselves. The children social media was not an issue for them expressed they enjoyed extracurricular yet, and the youngest group expressed activities like basketball and the arts, and they felt safe at school as police officers they were all very excited to be there. are always there, and by the age of 12 After brief icebreakers, the host and they are looking forward to having a cell several live callers began to interview the phone.” children. The questions ranged from, “Do The event ended with a tour of the you feel testing taking is necessary, and radio station and the control why? Is social media affecting them at rooms. The children met other employschool? Is bullying an issue for them at ees of the radio station and were able school, and how safe do they feel at to ask questions and learn about career school?” They were also asked, “If they opportunities that are available within had the power to change anything within the field of radio broadcasting.
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Chiropractic Office Expands With New Location In Riverview
Rain Didn’t Scare Attendees Away For 31st Annual Trick Or Treat Street
Residents in the injuries, biomechaniRiverview area now cal correction and have another option to rehabilitation. He has receive treatments worked with profesfrom injuries. Absolute sional and amateur Wellness recently athletes and even opened its new locaserved as the chirotion in Riverview near practic physician for Big Bend Rd. and US the Washington D.C. Hwy. 301. major league soccer The practice, team. already established at He said he loves a location in having the opportuniBrandon, opened for Dr. Dennis O’Hara recently opened a sec- ty to improve the business in April this quality of life for his ond location for the Absolute Wellness Center at Big Bend Rd. and US Hwy. 301 patients. year. Dr. Dennis in Riverview. The first location is in O’Hara practices “I like helping Brandon. from the new locapatients feel better tion and said the office specializes in and enjoy a pain-free lifestyle,” O’Hara treating injuries from auto accidents as said. well as sports or work-related injuries. Along with O’Hara, who attended the Even though the office has been National University of Health Sciences open for less than six months, O’Hara (once known as the National College of said the new location is busy. Chiropractic), the office has one to two “We are still building the practice, but therapists during the week and three or we are already seeing 20-30 patients a four on Saturday, and they are looking to day, including Saturdays,” O’Hara said. expand. While most patients come in for relief “Our goal is to increase to three to from neck and back injuries, O’Hara’s four therapists most shifts and five to six specialized training in sports medicine, on Saturdays,” O’Hara said. including a 300-hour postgraduate certifiCurrently, several therapists from the cate, allows him to also treat patients suf- Brandon office are also working shifts at fering from rotator cuff injuries; tennis or the Riverview location and the practice golf elbow issues; hip, knee and ankle has hired a few new therapists to assist injuries; as well as some hand injuries. patients. The office can take patients at almost any The Absolute Wellness Center’s age, with some seeking treatment as Riverview campus is located at 13134 young as 10 all the way to 81. Vail Ridge Dr. Visit www.absolutewellO’Hara has been in the field for 27 nesscenters.com for more information, years with a clinical focus on sports office hours and appointments.
In October, the were delighted to Greater Riverview see the many Chamber of adorable, and Commerce some frightening, (GRCC), along costumes that with Hillsborough were created. First, County Sheriff’s second and third Department and place winners in Hillsborough each group were County Parks and awarded great Recreation, hosted prizes, including Photo couresy of GRCC cash and trophies. the 31st annual The 31st annual Trick or Treat Street, held Trick or Treat Dr. Kim Tyson at Riverview High School, was a huge sucStreet. The beloved cess once again thanks to all of the busi- of Four Paws nesses and vendors which came out to sup- Veterinary Hospital event was once port the GRCC event. again held at, and sponsored the supported by, Dog/Pet Costume Riverview High Contest. Prize winners School. included a dog Over 75 booths dressed as the famed lined up to form the host of The Price is ‘street.’ Food venRight, Bob Barker, and dors provided delia bearded dragon cious fare for the complete with dragon monster appetites. wings. Proceeds went During the event, a to Critter Adoption and brief rainstorm passed over. While many Rescue Effort, Inc. (C.A.R.E.). ran for cover under canopy tents, most As a tradition, several trophies were simply waited for the rain to pass in true awarded for some of the best decorated Florida fashion. booths. Winners of various categories Thanks to a generous sponsor, included Livingstone Academy, Christopher Ligori & Associates, Hillsborough County Parks and Personal Injury Legal Services, all wristRecreation, Busciglio Smiles, Riverview bands for the Kid Zone were free at the 14 GDX Theater, Winn-Dixie Riverview, event. Its booth was in the center of the Unleashed Riverview High School, Kid Zone, surrounded by five different, Sophomore Steering Riverview High towering inflatable features for all the School and Music Showcase with its kids to enjoy. It also won the award for Skeleton Band. ‘Coolest Booth.’ Over 100 GRCC members came Thanks to the great Jack-O-Lantern together to make this event possible. CoSponsorship by Carr Pediatric Dentistry, chairs James Pulkowski, CPA, P.A.; guests were welcomed into the Candy Michael Broussard, The Flying Line via a rainbow and the staff dressed Locksmiths; and Michelle Mosher, up as Care Bears. Children were providSouthshore Insurance Professionals, ed with trick or treat bags, which includwant to thank everyone who played a ed toothbrushes. part in making this day a great success. There was a brand-new sponsor this To view event photos, please visit year for the Kids’ Costume Contests— www.riverviewchamber.com or visit The Learning Experience (Riverview and Greater Riverview Chamber of FishHawk).The judges for these contests Commerce on Facebook.
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First Watch Brings Two New Locations To Bloomingdale Ave. Corridor
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The with a slice of Bloomingdale the restaurant’s Avenue corridor highly valued is getting not Million Dollar one, but two Bacon. The First Watch restaurant will restaurants, not stock a full with one of bar, so mixed them serving drink options alcoholic beverwill be limited, ages. but beer and One restauwine will be rant is in Winthrop available. Town Centre at the According to First former The Egg & I Watch Corporate Chef location, with an and Vice President of opening scheduled for Culinary Strategy Chef The new Bloomingdale October 19. Square First Watch will serve Shane Schaibly, the vencurated cocktails, beer and ture into serving alcohol The second wine. restaurant will be in the company’s restaulocated near the entrance to rants is just one part of evolving to Bloomingdale Square, with an opensuit customers’ tastes and there are ing slated for some time in November. plenty of fresh ingredients to a First It will be a newly-constructed 3,500 Watch dining experience. sq. ft. restaurant and is part of the “If you haven’t been to a First shopping center’s big makeover, Watch in five years you’re, going to which has been going on for about find that everything within our four the last year. Its opening is scheduled walls has been impacted,” he said. for some time in November. Known for its breakfast and The Bloomingdale Square restau- lunch-oriented menu, served with a rant will serve alcoholic beverages to lot of natural light and an open go along with menu items like Braised kitchen to set the dining atmosphere, Short Rib Benedict and Chile Chorizo First Watch is the largest daytimeOmelet. It is one of 25 locations only restaurant chain in the country where First Watch is serving alcohol with almost 400 restaurants across and the only in the Tampa Bay area the country, and as the two new locato do so. tions opening in short order within our The drink menu will emphasize neighborhood suggest, it is growing curated cocktails, so diners can enjoy fast. First Watch restaurants are open a Million Dollar Bloody Mary served daily from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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FishHawk’s Most The chip-timed Wanted Turkey will 5K costs $30 ($35 make its annual on race day) and appearance at this will begin at 8 a.m. year’s FishHawk The chip-timed 10K Turkey Trot. He will will also begin at 8 be there to greet you a.m. and costs $35 and your family, as ($40 on race day). you participate in the If you wish to run festivities, which will the 5K untimed, the take place cost is $25 ($30 on Thanksgiving mornrace day) and will ing, November 28, at begin at 8:05 a.m. The annual FishHawk Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 1M and Fun Run will take place on The 1M and 250the Publix Plaza on Thanksgiving morning. All proceeds will 5668 Fishhawk yard mini run will benefit Seeds of Hope. Crossing Blvd. in begin at 9:15 a.m. Lithia. Come wobble and costs $20. with the turkey before There will be free you gobble the big crafts and medals meal. for the kids that The race will supparticipate in the port the Seeds of Hope Fun Run. Food Bank, which proPacket pickup vides food assistance is Wednesday, for the community and November 27 from is primarily funded by 12 Noon-7 p.m. at the annual Turkey Trot. the Palmetto Seeds of Hope Club, 17004 President Leda Eaton Dorman Rd. in said, “I love that so Lithia. Race day many start their registration will Thanksgiving with us at begin at 6:30 a.m. the turkey trot. It’s a in the Publix parkgreat pre-Thanksgiving activity that the ing lot. whole family can come to and have Participants are encouraged to arrive fun. Everyone who registers gets a race an hour before scheduled race. T-shirt and, new this year, a race medal A 2019 Turkey Trot Ornament will too. But with all of that…the heart of the also be available to support Seeds of race, is that all proceeds from the race Hope. The cost is $15 and is available on are used by Seeds of Hope to feed those the order form before entering the payin need in our community. It’s the ultimate ment. Visit www.eventbrite.com and feel good race.” search FishHawk Turkey Trot
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Behind the sucnear my community,” cess of every local she said. “I opened small business, there up in 2012 in Apollo is a family. Sandra Beach and my and Melissa daughter and I Caballero are the rebranded to what is mother/daughter duo now Blissologie.” behind Blissologie in Sandra’s sister Apollo Beach. “I am a recovered from breast retired registered cancer, and for every dental hygienist and October in honor of I’ve been doing perBreast Cancer manent makeup for Awareness Month, over 12 years now,” Sandra and her staff Sandra (left) and Melissa Caballero Sandra said. “My provides free services (right) are the mother/daughter duo behind Blissologie in Apollo Beach. daughter, Melissa, to breast cancer suralso co-owner, is a master lash artist and vivors. “What makes Blissologie different now also permanent makeup artist just from other lash and brow studios is that like me.” we truly care and listen to our clients,” Sandra started doing permanent Sandra said. “We do quality, not quantity makeup when her sister was diagnosed work. We take our time providing our with breast cancer and realized how a services, as you can never rush art woman changes physically when going specifically on someone’s face. We take through chemotherapy treatments. “I great pride in a very clean environment. didn’t know exactly what the surgery Every single client gets a disposable tray involved and how after having a mastecsetup and single use cartridges.” tomy all the multiple…surgeries that What Sandra loves most about workwould follow,” Sandra said. “Trying to be ing at Blissologie is that her business truly as positive as I could for my sister and feels like a home. “We love making trying to give her hope that everything women feel beautiful and giving them was going to be OK, I began to do their confidence back,” Sandra said. research and stumbled on areola para“Sometimes we take for granted having medical reconstruction. I knew that I lashes and eyebrows, but when women wanted to learn how to do this art not only have health issues, that takes away their for my sister but also for all those women brows and lashes, and giving that back to who had battled cancer.” them it means the world.” Sandra became extremely busy Visit www.blissologiebeauty.com or doing cosmetic tattooing, so she decided call Sandra at 523-0435. Blissologie is it was time to start her own business. “I located at 101 Flamingo Dr. Ste. E in found myself looking for a place local, Apollo Beach.
The South County Mayor of Riverview Spartans Athletic race. For more inforProgram (SCSAP) in mation on Cyral and Riverview/SouthShore is the race, visit Daniel making huge strides Cyral For Honorary while in only its second Mayor on Facebook. year of existence. Academics are just Two of its cheeras important to the leading squads placed South County Spartans at competitions recently. Athletic Program as The senior squad came athletics. As a part of its in second place and the Photos courtesy of South County Spartans honor roll program, kids sophomores came in The freshman level cheerleaders. can earn a free hour of third. Two of its football bowling and an arcade teams also made the card from the Alley at playoffs, winning its disSouthShore if they trict and earning a bye make their school’s in the first round. The honor roll. Every quarfootball program ter, the program recogincludes a total of 125 nizes athletes who boys and the cheermake the honor roll, leading programs have and it is working on about 35 girls. finding more sponsors “For a second-year to provide gifts as program, we have incentives for the kids. The rookie level football players. made a lot of progress,” It has also added an said South County Spartans President academic advisor to Christian Beiter. the program to make The program is about to start its sure the kids do well wrestling season as well. Conditioning academically. To make and camps will be held in the off-season joining the program easier, there are payto keep the kids active and ready for next ment plans, multiple athlete discounts and season. Details about the up-and-coming scholarship opportunities for those who wrestling season and conditioning along can’t afford to pay registration fees. with camp information will be posted on Beiter is looking forward to seeing the Facebook page (South County where his program can go from here. Spartans Athletic Program) soon. “We’re excited about the progress we’ve South County Spartans is also one of seen with both our football players and the charities being supported by Daniel cheerleaders in our second year as a proCyral, who is a candidate in the Honorary gram,” said Beiter.
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Dove Interior Owners Participate In Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers 5K
Each year, Carpet One participates in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K in New York City, supporting and bringing awareness to this cause. The race retraces the steps of Stephen Siller, a FDNY fireman who was off the day the call came in on 9/11. Stephen put on his 60 pounds of gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers, where he and his entire battalion perished that day. This foundation builds SmartHomes for our catastrophically wounded veterans, first responders, and their families. Joan and Kim, mother and daughter owners of Dove Interiors, joined the race in New York City on September 29. Dove Interiors Carpet One will be participating in the local Clearwater 5K on November 2nd, as well. Anyone wanting to participate should go to 2019 Tunnel to Towers Clearwater to register. Dove Interiors remodeled its showroom at the end of last year and
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Florida Dermatology And Skin Cancer Centers Opens New Office In Apollo Beach
Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers (FLDSCC), a familyfocused practice with offices throughout Florida, has expanded and is now open in Apollo Beach. Located in the Kings Lake plaza, the new office is easily accessible to current
and future patients in surrounding communities. FLDSCC’s team of providers treats all types of skin and scalp conditions and is committed to providing exceptional patient care and service. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Skin cancer, such as melanoma, can appear at any time in a person’s life, and the risk increases as you age. Florida ranks second in the nation for the highest rate of new melanoma cases. The good news is that if it’s detected early, it’s almost always treatable. “We are thrilled to bring Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers to the growing area of Apollo Beach,” said Medical Director of FLDSCC Dr. K. Wade Foster. “The fact that more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined, means we as an organization have a duty to educate and treat as many people as possible to give them the best chance for favorable outcomes.” He and his team use proven, innovative methods to remove cancers, preserve healthy skin and restore natural appearance. Dr. Foster received his M.D. and
Ph.D. from the University of Alabama Birmingham. He completed both his internship and residency at UAB and his procedural dermatology fellowship at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and the West Los Angeles V.A. Medical Center under Dr. Ron Moy. He has been a medical director of Florida Dermatology and Skin Cancer Centers since July 2008. Dr. Foster is fellowship-trained in Mohs surgery, the most effective technique for most types of skin cancers with minimal scarring or risk. Call 855-353-7546, or email info@FLDSCC.com.
New Lawn Service In SouthShore And Riverview
Bayview Lawn service is a new local business providing professional lawn maintenance, including mowing, edging, trimming and brush removal. It is currently serving the SouthShore and Riverview communities and is licensed and insured. All military veterans and first responders receive 10 percent off monthly. You can get a free estimate. Email Bayviewlawnservice@gmail.co m or call 389-0034.
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GRCC Welcomes New Member Journey Employer Solutions – Florida
In September, GRCC members gathered to celebrate and welcome a new member, Journey Employer Solutions – Florida. Amanda Edwards, vice president of Journey Employer Solutions – Florida, hosted the celebration and provided tours of the workspace to attendees. Journey Employer Solutions is a payroll and HR services company that provides the best complete payroll solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Its focus is providing cutting edge technology, combined with the
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and attendance software, state-of-the-art payroll software and, most importantly, heart, the Journey team is the best traveling companion for you and your company. Journey Employer Solutions – Florida is located at 9350 Bay Plaza Blvd., Ste. 120-17 in Tampa. Visit https://journeypayroll.com/.
GRCC Celebrates Grand Opening Of The Blessed Tress GRCC members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new member, The Blessed Tress. Owner Tekila Brown was excited to celebrate the opening of her salon. Attendees explored the salon while the DJ played. The Blessed Tress is a hair braiding salon that specializes in the latest braiding styles and trends. Twists, cornrows, crochets and braids are all available at
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Align Right Realty’s grand opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting by the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Opening Of Your Pie (Brandon)
GRCC members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of new member, Your Pie (Brandon). Your Pie franchise owners, Theresa and Karen Sharkey, opened the doors a little early and welcomed the members of the GRCC family, who gathered with them to celebrate. An impressive, and delicious, spread of freshly created pizzas, cheese bread and brownies were served up for guests to enjoy. The revelers shared good company, good conversation and great pizza. Your Pie is the world’s originator of the fast casual, brick oven, customized personal pizza category. Your Pie uses hand-tossed dough, fresh ingredients, homemade pizza sauces and salad
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Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) members recently gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Align Right Realty – Riverview. Lisa and Jason Tackus welcomed all who gathered with them to celebrate. Delicious bites were provided by Coastal Catering. Drinks and a lively DJ set the tone right for the celebration. This is the first Align Right Realty office in the city of Riverview. The real estate organization is focused on growing the largest and most profitable brokerage in the market. Building a team of realtors who are committed to excellence, Align Right Realty’s goal is to align clients with the right realtor and the right home. Lisa currently has a team of 38 agents in Riverview and is continuing to grow. After the event, Lisa reflected, "I am so overwhelmed and appreciative of the support we received from the Greater Riverview Chamber, friends, colleagues, customers and our Align Right Realty agents. I am fortunate to be part of such a professional and amazing group." The office is located at 11962 Balm Riverview Rd. (on the corner of Balm Riverview and Rhodine Rds.). Call 563-5995 or visit https://alignrightrealty.com/home.
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Hillsborough School Board Names New High School - Sumner High School
After receiving more than 1,600 school name recommendations, the Hillsborough County School Board voted to name our district’s new high school Jule F. Sumner High School. Sumner High School is scheduled to open in fall 2020 in the fast-growing area of Southeastern Hillsborough County. It will be the first new high school to open in more than 10 years in our district. Jule Sumner was an early pioneer in Hillsborough County. He was born in 1884 in Kissimmee and his family moved to Hillsborough County in 1907. Ten years later, Jule Sumner bought 240 acres to start his own cattle ranch near Boyette Rd. Jule (pronounced like ‘jewel’) Sumner and his family have been longtime contributors to Hillsborough County and their legacy is a vital part of our community’s history. Last month, Dave Brown was named the principal of the new high school. Principal Brown and other district leaders held community meetings to gather name recommendations. Suggestions also came in to our district by email.
into haves and have-nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision, elemental yet plainspoken, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity. Copies of the book are available at the service desk. Visitors are welcome. The book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. The next Friends of the Library Monthly meeting will take place on Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz will return to Florida to find treasurers for Thursday, November 14 at their History Channel show, AMERICAN PICKERS. 1 p.m. Join in as prohidden treasure. grams, actions and decisions that impact Send your name, phone number, the library are discussed. location and description of the collection AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In with photos to: americanpickers@cineHope ReSale Store Supports Tampa Florida flix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST. faceBay Mission Of Hope Outreach Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and team are book: @GotAPick. Ministries excited to return to Florida. They plan to Brown was most recently the principal of Strawberry Crest High School, the last new high school built in Hillsborough County back in 2009. This new school will provide relief to high schools in the area that are already at or near capacity. Construction is booming in South Hillsborough County with thousands of students expected to be entering its schools over the next three to five years.
film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the area in December 2019. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. The hit show follows Mike and Frank, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them. AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore your
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Riverview Library, located at 10509 Riverview Dr. offers many programs each month courtesy of the Friends of Riverview Library and Hillsborough Library System. Book Discussion Group will be held on Wednesday, November 13 from 2-3 p.m. This month’s book is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. First published in 1939, Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads, driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided
Tampa Bay Mission of Hope is a 501(c)(3) public charity providing food, clothes, counseling to the homeless, veterans, women and low-income families. Hope Resale Store accepts donations to support community outreach programs. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is located at 6323 US Hwy. 301 in Riverview. Hope 4 Veterans is one of the programs that supports homeless veterans. A cold weather shelter will open this year as Tampa Bay Mission of Hope. The grand opening is on Monday, December 9. On Wednesday, December 11 there will be a Holiday of Hope Christmas food box giveaway. To register, call 443-3133 for Tampa Bay Mission of Hope.
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New High School Offers Unique Middle School Program For 5th Grade Students
By Kate Quesada
Hillsborough County recently announced plans to offer a unique middle school experience for a group of current fifth grade students. When it opens in August 2020, the newly named Jule F. Sumner High School, previously known as High School TTT, in Riverview will also be home to Academy 2027, a first-of-its-kind middle school program. According to Sumner High School Principal Dave Brown, Academy 2027 is a program only for students who will be in sixth grade for the 2020-21 school year. The students will move together through sixth, seventh and eighth grades in the academy and will then be able to stay at the same school for high school. “This is a unique concept and something we are excited to develop,” said Brown, whose own daughter will be participating in the program. “Students and teachers will become a tight-knit group moving through the program together, something that research shows is very effective for learning.” Students can apply to attend Academy 2027, which was named because its members will graduate from high school in 2027, through Hillsborough County School District’s School Choice program. There are no specific academic or testing requirements for students to enter the program, and students within
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the Sumner High School boundaries—who live more than two miles from the school— will receive free transportation. “The school will be applying for certification through the internationally respected Cambridge Pathway to become a Cambridge pre-AICE school,” said Hillsborough County Public School’s Media Outreach Tanya Arja, who explained that AICE stands for Advanced International Certification in Education. “The AICE curriculum is written and administered by the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.” Students in the middle school will be largely separated from the Sumner High School students, although they may be taught by the high school teachers for elective classes and will have access to the new high school’s facilities, including the auditorium and athletic facilities. Depending on how many families express an interest in choosing the school, Brown expects the class to house anywhere from 300 to 450 students. The School Choice application window is currently open, and families have until December 31 to apply to Academy 2027. For more information, visit www.sdhc.k12.fl.us. Sumner High is located at 10650 C.R. 672 in Riverview, email Brown at David.Brown@sdhc.k12.fl.us.
Representative Adam Hattersley Hosts Teacher Town Hall Meeting
By Kathy L. Collins
State "Public education is Representative one of the most imporAdam Hattersley tant issues in Florida. I (D), who repream excited to sit down sents District 59, with constituents, leadheld a Teacher ers in education in Town Hall in partHillsborough County, nership with the teachers, parents and Hillsborough students to hear their County School concerns and ideas for District at Brandon going forward." Hattersley Representative Adam (D - Dist. 59) held a Teacher Town Hall on High School in Issues that were September 30. Brandon on discussed at the September 30. The Teacher Town Hall Teacher Town Hall ranged from charter drew an impressive crowd consisting of schools, school grades and resources teachers, parents, school personnel such available to students and parents, to as guidance counselors and other conschool security, teacher salaries, Bright cerned citizens. Futures requirements and what is needed The special guests at the Teacher academically for students to get into state Town Hall included Hillsborough School colleges and universities. Board members Lynn Gray, Cindy Stuart One overwhelming thing that came and Karen Perez. Hillsborough from the Teacher Town Hall is that citiClassroom Teacher Association President zens need to be vocal about what they Rob Kriete was there, as was want the future of public education to be Hillsborough Education Foundation Chief by contacting legislators in Tallahassee. Advancement Officer Mike McCollum. Representative Hattersley said, "The Representatives from the Hillsborough purpose of a town hall like this is to get County Council PTA/PTSA were also the community engaged with local and there. state representatives to find out what is Hillsborough County teachers, really at the heart of education, good and administrators, parents, students and bad.” anyone else passionate about public eduThe next Town Hall will be one cation and the future of Hillsborough focused on minority-owned small busiCounty School District students were nesses on Saturday, November 16 from encouraged to attend. Those in atten10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Emanuel P. dance were able to engage in a robust Johnson Recreation Center, located at discussion of the current issues that con5855 S. 78th St. in Tampa. For more front teachers, parents, administrators information, please contact Cassidy and the community as a whole today. Whitaker at Cassidy.whitaker@myfloridaRepresentative Hattersley said, house.gov or 777-7601.
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can to keep our kids safe,” said Shea. “I also feel that the blinds are important not just in the event of a tragedy, but to help reduce everyone’s anxiety and let the kids focus on their school work.” According to Fullerton, it is now a county policy to have classroom windows covered for lockdown drills, but at most schools the Coalition for School Safety board members Jessica teachers are on Coffman and Tessa Fullerton their own to find with Realtor George Shea. ways to cover the A group of FishHawk windows. residents looking out for area “The window students recently received shade project not some help from a local busionly accommoness. The Coalition for School dates this practice, Safety, which has been workbut helps standarding for almost 18 months to ize the process for make schools in the the entire school,” FishHawk area safer, she said. Coalition for School Safety received a generous donation The Coalition members recently installed from the George Shea Team blinds on the windows and for School Safety classroom doors at local schools with Signature Realty thanks to a donation from local is a nonprofit, Associates, which meant they 501(c)(3) grassRealtor George Shea. could install safety measures roots organization in eight local schools. founded by conAccording to Tessa cerned parents of Fullerton, treasurer and interHillsborough im president with the Coalition, County students. Shea, a local realtor, gave the The group raises group a donation to purchase funds to purchase accordion shades in every safety equipment classroom window at and tighten securiNewsome High School. ty measures within “It ended up being enough Hillsborough to complete Bevis and County schools FishHawk Creek Elementary while focusing on Schools too,” said Fullerton. early intervention But the Shea’s generosity and social isolation did not end there. awareness. It has “When George heard we been instrumental in helping many area were also hoping to buy blinds for schools implement the Sandy Hook Randall Middle School, he stepped up to Promise’s Start with Hello Program, the plate again and pledged enough which promotes connectedness and money to keep our kids safe at other inclusion between students from elelocal schools, including Barrington mentary to high school. Middle and Stowers, Lithia Springs and Despite Shea’s generosity, there are Pinecrest Elementaries.” still a lot of ways other local businesses The accordion shades are quick can help. release and are placed in the windows “We have had requests from many on each of the classroom doors. They local schools, including several title 1 are used to conceal students in the schools in our district,” she said. “A tax event of an active threat. deductible donation of just a few hun“Teachers should be tending to our dred dollars can protect up to three elechildren and keeping them safe rather mentary schools depending on the conthan having to fiddle with the homemade figuration of the classroom windows and covers they had prior to our installation,” doors. We would love to be able to help said Fullerton. “Some had construction protect students in every Hillsborough paper that had to be taped up, others County school from kindergarten to had magnetic options and some even graduation.” had nothing at all.” Shea and his team feel that it is Shea, whose children attend important that parents and businesses FishHawk schools, felt called to donate keep in touch with groups like the to the Coalition after speaking with Coalition to meet students’ needs. some clients who moved to the area “Just like it takes a village to raise a from Parkland and experienced the child, it also takes a village to protect our shooting that took place there in children,” he said. February 2018. To learn more about the Coalition, “Talking to people who have experivisit www.coalitionforschoolsafety.com. enced a school tragedy firsthand made To contact Shea, call 541-2390 or visit me realize that we need to do what we www.georgeshearealtor.com.
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Brandon Ballet To Host Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party At The Regent
By Kathy L. Collins
The Brandon Ballet ties. We want to inspire will host a Sugar Plum young children to learn Fairy Tea Party on more about the art of Sunday, November 17 dance. This family-orientfrom 3 to 5 p.m. at The ed event not only gets Regent, located at 6437 people excited about The Watson Rd. in Riverview. Nutcracker season, but it Tickets are $17.50 plus also shows young girls tax online and $20 plus and boys the magic of tax at the door. Advanced ballet through the art of tickets can be purchased dance.” by visiting www.brandonThe Brandon Ballet ballet.org. is a nonprofit ballet The Sugar Plum company that provides Fairy Tea Party is a famiaspiring pre-professionly-friendly event, which is al artists with an educaperfect for all generations tion in the art of dance. to enjoy together. The Brandon Ballet No holiday season would be offers a Pre-Professional Attendees get to enjoy complete without a little magic cupcakes by Sweetie’s Training Program that is from The Nutcracker. Delights along with bevunique in that each erages and other finger foods. dancer is provided with individual Guests will get to enjoy a story time attention, a true college and career reading of The Nutcracker. Dancers guidance program, along with their from the Brandon Ballet will make daily classes of technique, pointe, variappearances as characters from The ations and other various classes Nutcracker. The beloved Sugar Plum designed to support their individual Fairy will be on hand and will sign autogoals. graphs. The Brandon Baller will perform The mission of the Brandon Ballet an excerpt from The Nutcracker. is to enrich the community and surHannah Townsend, the administrarounding areas with the art of dance, tive director for the Brandon Ballet, said, while maintaining professional, pre“The Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party is professional and training dancers and open to children and adults of all ages. cultivating artistry development. This is a perfect Sunday afternoon outThe Brandon Ballet will perform ing for those with young children who The Nutcracker on Saturday, love to see ballet.” December 7 at Riverview High School Townsend added, “We like to host in Riverview. For more information on events like this and others for residents the Brandon Ballet, please visit of Brandon and surrounding communiwww.brandonballet.org.
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Unforgettable Cirque Musica Presents Holiday Wishes Show At Amalie
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Cirque Arts & Entertainment, Musica will “The music was speconce again be tacular, the acrobatic presented at feats bordered on unbeAMALIE Arena lievable, and the show for one specwas not lacking in tacular perhumor. This show totally formance on got me in the Christmas Wednesday, spirit.” December 18 Cirque Musica is at 7 p.m. produced by TCG Cirque Entertainment, which is Musica’s the industry leader in Holiday the creation, production, Wishes brings book and marketing of a holiday story live entertainment proto life in a full ductions and events. theatrical Visit cirque event Cirque Musica will be presented for one www.CirqueMusica.com, night at AMALIE Arena on Wednesday, Facebook or Twitter for for the entire December 18 at 7 p.m. family. It will more information. feature the world-renowned cast of Tickets are now on sale and cost Cirque Musica with all of your $25, $35, $55 and $85, depending on favorite holiday hits performed live by seating. You can get them at the a full symphony orchestra. ReliaQuest Ticket Office at AMALIE Audiences will be amazed by the Arena, Ticketmaster outlets and at acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks Ticketmaster.com. You can also order and holiday cheer. The show blends by phone by calling 800-745-3000. the spellbinding grace and daredevil Upgrade your ticket for an exclusive athleticism of today’s greatest circus Cirque Musica Holiday Wishes VIP performers with the sensory majesty experience for only $50 for adults of a symphony orchestra. and $30 for kids under 12. Prices do Cirque Musica Presents Holiday not include facility fees or service Wishes is the perfect opportunity for charges. Advanced parking passes the entire family to experience great are available at Ticketmaster.com or holiday music while enjoying an edge the ticket office. of your seat circus experience. AMALIE Arena is located at 401 Holiday Wishes do come true with Channelside Dr. in Tampa. Visit Cirque Musica. amaliearena.com or call 301-2500 for According to Raleigh Triangle more information.
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Great Entertainment Is Offered At The Firehouse Cultural Center In Ruskin
Firehouse Cultural Center To Host Made By Hand Art Show And Sale In November
The Firehouse unique musical comCultural Center’s edy experience. Firehouse Pub has a Then, come back great lineup of enterafter Thanksgiving for tainment. It has everysome more comedy thing from great local as the Firehouse Pub singers to really funny presents Chris comedians, so check Gorges and Bull out the following and Ohse. Gorges is get your tickets today. returning to the The Firehouse Pub is Firehouse Pub along You will not want to miss out on the conveniently located in with Ohse. Gorges upcoming shows at the Firehouse Ruskin, so you can has been doing comCultural Center’s Firehouse Pub. enjoy an evening out edy for over 25 years close to home. in many forms. He has First, on Saturday, been in short films, done November 9, come listen improvisation and has to jazz vocalist Synia been on the radio. Beth Carroll along with La Lucha, a Tampa Stein with the Firehouse Cultural Center Bay-based trio. They will be joined by an said, “Gorges is a high-energy comedian adventurous yet soulful and flexible trum- who has been to the Firehouse Pub prepeter hailing from Detroit, Kevin Celebi. viously.” This is one show that you will Next, on Friday, November 15, come not want to miss. see Chiara Izzi, an award-winning singerTickets to the Firehouse Pub are $18 songwriter from Italy who has been for members and $23 for nonmembers if based in New York City since 2014. purchased in advance. Tickets purQuincy Jones was awarded her first prize chased on the day of the show are $23 in the 2011 Montreux International Jazz for members and $28 for nonmembers. Festival Vocal Competition. You can purchase tickets online at On Friday, November 22, the www.firehouseculturalcenter.org or by Firehouse Pub is pleased to present calling 645-7651. Comedy Night with the return of Ron A cash bar and refreshments are Feingold and his a cappella comedy. available. No outside food or beverages Headliner Ron Feingold is literally a oneare allowed. man vocal band, relying only on his voice The Firehouse Cultural Center is as his sole instrument to create a truly located at 101 1st Ave. N.E. in Ruskin.
The Firehouse nal artwork creatCultural Center in ed by local artists.” Ruskin is holding its Made By ever-popular Made Hand will be By Hand Art Show spread out all over and Sale on the Firehouse Saturday, Cultural Center November 23 from property. You will 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. find artists inside The Firehouse Local artists from the SouthShore area will be the building, inside Cultural Center is the theatre room showing off their artistic creations at the conveniently locat- Firehouse Cultural Center’s Made By Hand Art and studio as well Show and Sale. Come see the talented artists; ed at 101 1st Ave. as outside. In you may just find the perfect holiday gift. N.E. in Ruskin. addition to all of the artistic items created, The Made By Hand Art Show and there will be food trucks located in the Sale was started as a way to show off the middle of the street. talents of and to support local artists who Stein said, “Last year, we had a great live and work in the SouthShore area. crowd. The artists did very well. They disAccording to Beth Stein with the played a lot of great art.” This is an event Firehouse Cultural Center, “The talent we where you can find a lot of unique art that have in the SouthShore area is really would be perfect for your home or as a something.” Stein added, “The made by gift for the upcoming holiday season. hand concept is just that—everything is The Firehouse Cultural Center is a made by hand.” local nonprofit arts organization. The This includes woodworking, baking, Firehouse sits on land that was first glass, ceramics, jewelry, various mediums donated to Hillsborough County by the of painting, sewing and even gardening. Ruskin Common Good Society, which Lots of artists from the area have been founded Ruskin in 1908. The Ruskin invited to attend. Dee Hood, Kate community was formed as an idealist, Hamilton and Stein jury the artists to egalitarian community strongly influenced ensure that there are no overlapping simi- by the writings and philosophy of John lar styles nor too many artists who create Ruskin, an English art critic, social thinker, using the same medium. poet and artist. According to Stein, “Prices of the art For more information on the offered at Made By Hand varies from very Firehouse Cultural Center, please visit affordable to medium range for the origiwww.firehouseculturalcenter.org.
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The Danger Of Feeding Your Pets Treats During The Holidays
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Nothing is quite as inviting as the aroma of a turkey basting in the oven and all the fixings that go with it. As homes begin to transform with holiday spirit, families and friends gather for visits and celebrations. Our pets also share in the joy of the holiday season with us. They always seem to look their cutest while begging for, and sometimes receiving, a taste of our celebrations. It is important to remember that allowing our pets to join us in our holiday feasts can sometimes lead to upset stomachs, cause diarrhea and even result in an unexpected visit to the emergency clinic or veterinarian's office. You may find it difficult at times to ignore a cat's constant meowing or a dog's imploring looks, but be sure not to overindulge their appetites. As boring as it sounds to us, pets thrive on a stable diet of the same food. For every junkyard dog with a cast-iron gut, there are 30 other pets that cannot handle a sudden change in the consistency of their diet. A well-balanced pet food with the proper ratio of protein, carbohydrates and fats gives a pet a healthy, well-regulated digestive system. Although some pets are able to enjoy a piece of the white meat from a turkey and a small helping of vegetables (without gravy or butter), others will
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Customers Take Aim At New Axe Throwing Business – Bury The Hatchet Bury The Hatchet celebrated its grand opening at its newest location in Brandon on Friday, October 4. The excited crowd gathExperience the thrill of ered inside to throwing an axe at a experience wooden target at Bury The Hatchet. The new firsthand the venue opened in newest pasOctober and is located at time that is 939 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. quickly gaining popularity. Participants take aim at wooden targets with axes that weigh almost two lbs. Fans say that throwing axes can be both exciting and challenging. The sport of axe throwing as a sport isn’t new; in fact, it could be one of the oldest sports in existence. However, throwing axes as a sport or pastime is just rolling onto the scene in the United States. The growing sport of axe throwing recently gained in popularity in Canada and has gained quite a following in America within the last two years. Bury The Hatchet is a New Jerseybased company that has 16 locations nationwide, with its newest location in Brandon. General Manager Zack Richcreek is excited to help introduce the sport to the community. “We’ve had a lot of great reviews already,” said Richcreek. “It’s a perfect
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enjoyed teaching, and he tried to help people and give them confidence.” Shihan Maley, as his students loving referred to him, had many accomplishments and awards, including the 1998 Platinum Award for 50 years of teaching, the 2004 Hillsborough County Son & Daughter Award and the 2008 Black Belt magazine’s Best Traditional Judo School in the Unites States, to name a few. He is included in the Black Belt World of GI Halls of Fame and he was undefeated in the state of Florida and won eights consecutive champi-
onships. He was also awarded his 9th Degree Black Belt, the second highest achievement in judo before the 10th Degree, in 2015. In 2009, then Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio proclaimed September 12 as ‘Professor Ed Maley Day,’ encouraging citizens to honor Ed for his achievements and dedication to playing such a major role in Tampa’s sports history. “He was the best man I ever knew,” said Keith. “He would give the shirt off his back. If you had a bad day at work, or you had a bad day with traffic, or you were having a bad time at home or whatever, when you went in there and worked out for an hour or two, you forgot about all that and he kept your mind off of it and he would talk to people as a father. It was all about his family, his judo family and his regular family.” The Florida School of Judo is a nonprofit organization that volunteers at the YMCA. Any profit that is made goes towards equipment and sponsorships. There are currently 40-60 kids that are a part of the school and 30-40 adults on the weekend at the Campo YMCA. For more information, visit Florida School of Judo on Facebook.
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Volume 17, Issue 11
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Favorite Things Sweepstakes Offers Special Rolling Pin Early Bird Prize-Big Green Egg
By Marie Gilmore
to contest@ospreyobserver.com or fill out the entry form and send in by mail, fax or email. Last year, more than 1,000 local residents entered the campaign and ONE lucky winner walked away with a prize package worth more than $2,000.
Early Bird Prizes will include a Big Green Egg from Rolling Pin, tickets to Busch Gardens Christmas Town and more. Good luck and thank you for shopping local and reading your Osprey Observer Community Newspaper! Managing Editor Marie Gilmore
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For five years, Osprey Observer newspapers has been partnering with local retailers to publish the Holiday Favorite Things Sweepstakes and gift guide, and this year promises to be one of the best yet! This year, we've partnered with our friends at Rolling Pin to offer an early bird prize of a Big Green Egg Grill! We are so excited to have such a great prize for our readers! The campaign is called, the Osprey Observer, A Few of Our Favorite Things, and we have gone to local businesses and
asked them to give us ideas for a few of the top items available this holiday season. From now until midDecember, we will be collecting Our Favorite Things all throughout the community and putting them together in one giant gift basket that will be given out in a Sweepstakes for our readers. “We have such great success and we are excited to share some of this year's treasures from our local small businesses with our readers,” explains Assignment Editor Michelle Colesanti. To enter, email Sweepstakes
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Cooking Classes & Big Green Egg Make Rolling Pin A Great Place For Gifts A visit to Rolling Pin Emporium will give you plenty of ideas to help you find something for every chef in your life. If you have holiday parties to attend this year, Rolling Pin also has a great selection of special wines and decorative holiday gifts. Do you like to cook—or just like to eat? Rolling Pin also offers cooking classes for all types of meals. Some of the classes are hands-on and some are demonstration-only. Either way, you get to enjoy a great meal. You can take classes to learn about new foods you have not yet experimented with. The classes also make for a great date night, and the classes are a great gift that anybody would enjoy receiving. Stop by and browse the gourmet retail store’s extensive collection of classic and unique kitchenware. You will find everything from barware, bakeware, aprons, towels and mitts, coffees and teas, cookware, electrics, gadgets, gifts for entertaining, knives and cutting boards, outdoor cooking and more. According to owner, Chef Dave West, “We are the area’s licensed retailer for Frozen 2 (the movie) bakeware, as well as a huge selection for all holiday baking needs - cookie cutters, bake essential and decorating tools.”
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If you can’t decide on what you’d like to give, gift cards and gift certificates for both retail and cooking classes are available. Rolling Pin Emporium is Brandon’s Premier Platinum Big Green Egg Dealer. “The new Expander System is hot, as is the Egg Genius Remote Temperature Controller,” according to West. The all-new MiniMax Big Green Egg is proof that great things come in small packages. This EGG is the first to arrive with its own transportation in the form of a sturdy, easy-to-grip carrier. With a value of $599, this year’s special gift giveaway is the MiniMax. It is perfect for camping, poolside and for tailgating at the ballgame. It is also at home in award-winning restaurants. Top chefs love exploring the EGG’s versatility and discovering the amazing flavors produced in such a compact and high-performance package. The MiniMax is built to perform and is ready to travel to wherever your culinary interests take you. Rolling Pin Emporium is open for private events too. Rolling Pin is located at 2080 Badlands Dr. in Brandon. Call 653-2418 or visit http://rollingpinonline.com/ for more information.
Music And The Arts Are Focus For Great Holiday Gifts At Music Showcase Music is the international language that is understood and enjoyed by all. Music Showcase is your one-stop shop for everything related to music and the arts. It is both a retail store and education center. This year, what better than to gift a love of music to your children? Music Showcase offers name-brand products at competitive prices, and you can also buy used gear at lower prices. Competitive pricing is available for sheet music and books too. For your instruments needing repair, the work is done in-house. Music Showcase also offers group as well as private one-on-one music lessons. Instrument rentals start at $10 (if you don’t want to make a purchase). If you sign up online, the instrument will be delivered to your school. To spark a love of music early in life, Music Showcase hosts free workshops for mini musicians ages 4-10. At these free workshops, youngsters learn about various instruments and are welcome to join in to play, hear and learn about them. They can try the guitar, violin, trumpet, drums and more. These workshops take place on the second Saturday of the month. Upcoming workshops are scheduled for November 9 and December 7
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from 9:30-11 a.m. Register at FAOPA.org or call 4902787. Is your child interested in musical theatre, acting or maybe photography? Sign them up at the Florida Academy of Performing Arts at Music Showcase for performance programs, musical theatre, summer camps, art classes and more. Tickets are currently on sale for Beauty and the Beast, Matilda The Musical, Mamma Mia, The Jungle Book and Footloose. Do your kids need to get some holiday shopping done too? Music Showcase and FAOPA will host Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., offering food, games, prizes, ‘snowball’ fights, ‘ice skating’, crafts and more. Your children will make and wrap five gifts to give to loved ones. There will be a ‘Best Christmas PJ’s’ contest. The movie Arthur Christmas will also be shown. The cost is $20 per child enrolled in a program or lesson and $25 for a child not enrolled. Call 490-3787 or visit FAOPA.org for more information or to sign up. Music Showcase is located at 402 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. For more information, call 685-5998 or visit MusicShowcaseOnline.com and FAOPA.org.
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Corbin’s Coin, Bundt Cake Tower And Mainstream Boutique Mac Jeans Corbin’s Stamp & Coin Is Your Source For Treasured Family Heirlooms If you are looking for the perfect gift - maybe for a family with a new baby or to celebrate a momentous occasion, a special coin may be the perfect keepsake? Start a new family tradition by commemorating the Christmas season each year. Holiday coin collections are the Gift Basket Item: perfect way. Corbin’s Holiday One ounce silSilver Coin ver coins are Value: available for $29.95 $29.95 (plus tax) in a gift box or also as an ornament that can be displayed. The many varieties include Baby's First Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Season’s Greetings, Santa and other coins. The coins come either in an AirTite capsule with a gift box or in an ornament holder. The ornament holder does not fit into the gift box. Corbin’s Coins is located at 209 N. Kings Ave. in Brandon and is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 651-3266.
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Stamp & Coin Nothing Bundt Cakes Are Perfect Desserts To Add To Your Holiday Meals Nothing Bundt Cakes creates cakes using hand-crafted recipes that not only remind you of home, but also open you to a new world. At Nothing Bundt Cakes, you get real eggs, butter and cream cheese in every cake. Not only do these cakes look great, they taste even better. These are great holiday gifts to take to all of your holiday events and for all Gift Basket Item: Holiday Bundlet of your family Tower gatherings. Value: It is located at $62.50 11238 Sullivan Street in Winthrop Town Centre. Everything you need
to make your party complete is available. The hardest part is choosing from the 10 delicious varieties including a ‘featured’ flavor. Hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com or call 409-2394 to place your order ahead of time.
Mainstream Boutique You can visit Mainstream Boutique, a retail clothing store, in Winthrop to get some great ideas on gifts as well as attire for the holiday season. Make your head to toe purchases here where everything is new. It carries clothing, jewelry, accessories and shoes. Adorable outfits are available for every age group. The exclusive brand of jeans called
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Mac and Me is available. Designed by a woman, the line is multigenerational and fits all body types. Buttery soft; fitting in all the right places; stretching with you, but don’t stretch out. Another popular brand in stock is Liverpool. All jewelry is handmade and made in the USA. Some of the jewelry is from local and are one-of-a-kind pieces. Other services offered are One on One Style sessions, Ladies Night Out and shopping for a cause. Mainstream Boutique is located in Winthrop at 11231 Sullivan St. in Riverview. Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 Noon-4 p.m. Call 643-0090.
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Rolling Pin Kitchen, Full Grown Girl, Santa At Pixel Portraits, McAuley Jewelry Platinum Dealer for the Big Green Egg, the ultimate cooking experience. Rolling Pin is located at 2080 Badlands Dr. in Brandon. Call 653-2418 or visit http://rollingpinonline.com/ for more information.
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Full Grown Girl Airstream Shop Opens In Winthrop Owner Cynthia Atkins recently opened a new gift shop featuring hand-made items, candles, jewelry, beauty and bath products, baby items, home décor and vintage finds. No matter your taste or style, you will find something for your favorite family members and friends. Full Grown Girl is located in a vintage Airstream trailer at 11267 Winthrop Main St. in Riverview. The hours are Wednesday Gift Basket to Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 Item: p.m. For more information, $50 Gift Card call 629-1124, visit fullTotal Value: growngirl.com or find on $50 Facebook at Full Grown Girl.
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Gifting Music Lessons At Music Showcase Can Create a Life Long Passion Music is the international language that is Find Time To Relax Over The understood and enjoyed Holidays Or Give The Gift Gift Basket by all. Share your love of Of Relaxation Item: music by offering voice or BLU Indigo Spa has a warm, therapeutic atmosTotal Value: instrument lessons to your favorite student. phere designed to enhance Instrument rentals start at your relaxation and comfort. Let $10 (if you don’t want to make our expert staff take you on a joura purchase). If you sign up online, ney to establishing a new and revithe instrument will be delivered to talized you. Let them help you put your school. The gift of music lesyour best self forward. sons to let your child try a new Help yourself gear up for the instrument is something that can last holidays with a relaxing massage or look your best at holiday events with a lifetime. All of your music needs can be a facial. Other services include nails found at Music Showcase, which and waxing. Walk-Ins are welcome offers competitive pricing on sheet and hours are Monday and Tuesday music and books. There is an infrom 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday to house repair shop, and private and Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and group lessons are offered. Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Is your child interested in musiA great gift idea to help your friends and family de-stress during or after the holidays is the gift of Gift Basket a massage or facials. Gift cards Item: are available and good for all Ukulele with services offered. Lesson Book BLU Indigo is located at Total 3939 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Value: Valrico. Call 651-3258 and visit
cal theatre, acting, or maybe photography? Sign them up at the Florida Academy of Performing Arts at Music Showcase. Music Showcase is located at 402 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. For more information, call 685-5998 or visit MusicShowcaseOnline.com and FAOPA.org.
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Pinch-A-Penny Has Big Green Egg, Edible Is A Sweet Idea & Mobile Massage
By Michelle Colesanti
Filters, Filtered Water Pitcher or Water Filter Bottles. Stop by the showroom, which is located at 3110 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. You can also call 844-420-8326 (H2O-TEAM) or visitTheWaterFilterWarehouse.com.
cates as holiday gifts. Pinch a Penny’s is holding a sale from Thursday to Sunday, November 14-17. All Big Green Eggs and accessories will be 10% off. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.3 p.m. The FishHawk Pinch-A-Penny located at 16715 FishHawk Blvd. in the Winn Dixie Plaza in Lithia. Call 655-3700.
Holiday Gift Ideas From Pinch a Penny Include Big Green Egg Owners Larry and Kathy Rugledge say their favorite items to gift for the Edible Arrangements holiday season are the Is A Sweet Idea Gift Basket Big Green Egg and all There’s nothing sweeter for the Item: its accessories. This holidays than an arrangement of Assortment of complete outdoor delicious sweet fruit or chocolate Big Green Egg cooking system is the dipped fruit gift boxes. It’s the perSpices & Sauces fect gift to give your holiday host or only outdoor cooker Total Value: to send to someone out of state. you will ever need. It is $100 the most versatile cookThere are two locations locally to ing device ever. It’s a grill, an serve you: Edible Valrico, 3455 Lithia oven and a smoker. You can cook anyPinecrest Rd. Call 571-7200 and Edible thing from a turkey to baking a cake. It Riverview, 10273 Big Bend Rd. Call would make a great gift or a great per672-6111. Visit edible.com. sonal purchase so that you can cook up an amazing holiday dinner. A Gift Of Relaxation At Your Doorstep Pinch a Penny Daniella’s FishHawk has a Mobile Massage great selection of Gift Basket Item: offers deep tissue, pool supplies neuromuscular, presince pool seaTotal Value: natal and sports son never really $ massage. Daniella, ends in Florida. who is a licensed Purchase gift certifi-
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Surprise Loved One With A Special Gift From McAuley Fine Jewelry
By Michelle Colesanti
This holiday season, whether you are planning to surprise your significant other with an engagement ring or just would like a custom piece of jewelry to give as a gift to your special someone, McAuley Fine Jewelry is a gem in the community and owner Ed McAuley, who has been in the business for many years, and the outstanding staff, many of which have been in the jewelry business for decades, will help you find the perfect piece that will enchant the bearer of your gift. McAuley spent a decade as assistant manager at Martin Jewelers prior to opening McAuley’s Fine Jewelry. When Martins Jewelers closed, he took over becoming the owner and changing the name, but he kept all of the skilled staff. His journey to the jewelry trade wound through other professions. “I’ve sold things from insurance to appliances, but was miserable because these were things customers had to buy,” said McAuley. McAuley’s is a one-stop-shop for all of your jewelry wants and needs. Custom
designs are a specialty at McAuley’s, but previously loved (consignment) jewelry is also sold. Watch and jewelry repairs are done on-site by experienced staff members. McAuley’s will also purchase gold from you. Find it on Facebook at McAuley Fine Jewelry and enter its random drawing each month for a chance to win a featured piece of jewelry. Gladys Zenquis recommended McAuley Fine Jewelry on Facebook. “We only have them take care of our jewelry. Not only the great customer service and communication, but also how they treat every piece of jewelry like if it was their own. If you’re going to be needing something fixed or even cleaned.... this is the place to come,” she commented. Hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit McAuley Fine Jewelry at 664 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon. You can reach them at 689-8124. Visit www.mcauleyfinejewelry.com.
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Pinch A Penny Offers Gift Certificates, Pool Gifts & Big Green Eggs
By Michelle Colesanti
Do you enjoy cooksizes, from extra large ing and barbecuing? If down to the MiniMax, so, this holiday season is which comes with an time for a new tradition. easy-to-grip carrier, so it FishHawk Pinch A is perfect as a tableside Penny owners Larry and cooker at your outdoor Kathy Rutledge said that party or a traveling EGG their favorite items to gift for motor homes or tailfor the holiday season gating. are the Big Green Egg Since pool season and all its accessories. never really ends in The Big Green Egg is a Florida, it is also a great complete outdoor cooktime to consider pool ing system; the only outitems or gift certificates door cooker you will ever Pinch A Penny’s Jimmy Rutledge for pool services as holistands with The Big Green Egg, day gifts. Consider a need. It is the most verone of his favorite items for satile cooking device nice basket of pool supholiday cooking, and a great gift ever, being a grill, an plies for your gift recipifor your favorite chef. oven and a smoker. You can cook your ents who own pools. Pinch A Penny turkey and bake the cake in it. FishHawk has the best selection of supBlending ancient traditions and modplies, including liquid chlorine, tablets, ern technology, it is strong and durable pumps, filters and more. You can count and provides better heat insulation than on personal service from the Rutledge any other outdoor cooker on the market. family. The Big Green Egg stands alone as Don’t miss Pinch A Penny’s sale from the most versatile barbecue and outdoor Thursday to Sunday, November 14-17. All cooking product on the market. You can Big Green Eggs and accessories will be make everything from pizza to ribs, or 10 percent off. holiday dinners and desserts. Whatever Stop by to get some great ideas. you choose, it will exceed all your expecHours are Monday to Saturday from 9 tations for culinary perfection. It is an a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 invaluable culinary tool for restaurant p.m. The FishHawk Pinch A Penny is chefs. located at 16715 FishHawk Blvd. in the The Big Green Eggs come in many Winn-Dixie plaza in Lithia. Call 655-3700.
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