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of floats, marching bands, dancers and more. Included in the line-up this year will be the 2016 Honorary Mayor who will be announced that morning and the winner of the Community Roundtable’s Father of the Year. You can also see Kavita Maraballi, the winner of the Alice B. Tompkins Award (an Photo courtesy Stephen Nickerson award given to someThe Community Roundtable's Annual Brandon Fourth of July one who epitomizes Parade offers something for everyone. service to the commuThe Annual Brandon Fourth of July nity) and the winner of the Maureen Parade presented by The Community Krzanowski Scholarship, Dahiany Roundtable will be held on Saturday, Zayas-Toro, a member of the July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. This year's Bloomingdale High School class of theme is Celebrate America.

2016. All of the winners and recipients The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will ride in decorated convertibles. the route will begin at Lumsden and Attendees will also see the 2016 Parsons. The route will continue north Non-Profit of the Year, the Greater on Parsons, stop at the reviewing stand Brandon Area Meals On Wheels, on the located in front of Nature's Health Foods Community Roundtable’s float. Their volat Parsons and Oakfield, continue west unteers will be celebrated for the great on Robertson, and end in the Publix work they do in the community. parking lot at Buckingham Place.

The Parade Committee is looking Marie Cain, long time Parade Chair, for sponsors and volunteers. Students in said, “The Community Roundtable has need of community service hours can been presenting the Annual Fourth of have fun and help the community by volJuly Parade for well over 50 years. I am unteering for set up and clean up. told that it is the largest parade in the “Students can get up to six to seven state of Florida.” When asked why she is hours by volunteering their time to help the chair, Cain said, “As a great grandmake this year’s Fourth of July Parade mother of six, I love to see the smiles the best ever,” said Cain. and excitement on the kids’ faces. That For more information on the 2016 is what brings joy to me.”

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eighth grade. The preliminary rounds of the state champions was held in May and the 10 finalists competed that same month at National Geographic Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Nair first became interested in geography in the first grade.

Rishi Nair, a 12 year old resident of Seffner and a student at His favorite subjects Williams Middle Magnet, is the 2016 National Geographic in school are math Geography Bee National Champion. and world history.

Who knows the answer to the followSomeday Nair hopes to be a National ing question? A new marine sanctuary will Geographic Explorer. protect sharks and other wildlife around For winning the 2016 National Isla Wolf in which archipelago in the Geographic Geography Bee, Nair Pacific Ocean? Rishi Nair of Seffner received a $50,000 college scholarship, a does. The 12-year-old rising seventh lifetime membership in National grade student at Williams Middle Magnet Geographic Society and a Lindbald correctly answered this question to Expeditions- eight day adventure to become the 2016 National Geographic Southeastern Alaska aboard the National Geography Bee National Champion. The Geographic Sea Lion including a stop at answer is the Galápagos Islands.

Glacier Bay National Park in recognition This is the second year that Nair was to the 100th Anniversary of the National the Florida State Champion. Nair's sucPark Service. cess comes after years of extreme hardFor more information, visit work. He spent four to five hours during www.nationalgeographic.com. weekdays and up to 10 hours on the weekend studying geography. He has not celebrated his birthday for the past two In This years because it was close to the Florida Issue State Geography Bee. Nair credits both his hard work and the support of his parents for his success.

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Hillsborough County Offers Free Meal Program During Summer Break

By Tamas Mondovics

available,” said summer food Project Coordinator Amy Carieer in an earlier phone interview. “The meals and snacks will be offered at local parks and other community locations to all children under 18 in the area.”

In recent years, the summer meal program saw an average of more than 4,000 meals served daily, shedding light on the provision’s importance.

Children line up to receive free lunch as part of the counThe Summer Food ty’s summer food program.

Service Program (SFSP) is In an effort to make sure children are funded by the United States Department well fed while out of school on summer of Agriculture, an equal opportunity vacation, Hillsborough County is participrovider and employer. SFSP ensures pating in a Summer Food Service that low-income children continue to Program, which will effectively provide receive nutritious meals when school is free nutritious lunches and afternoon not in session. This summer, USDA plans snacks to children. to serve more than 200 million free meals The effort is not new, as the program to children 18 years and under at has been serving local children for years. approved SFSP sites.

County officials said that this summer, The program is federally funded and nearly 500,000 free meals will be served operated by the Hillsborough County June 13 through August 3 at more than Department of Aging Services.

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Meals On Wheels Of Tampa Seeking Summer Volunteers

Brandon Debuting Author Releases First Children’s Book, Dinosaur Hiccups

Are you Children may looking for an ride along with interesting and guardians. rewarding way This is a great to volunteer? opportunity for Meals on students to Wheels of receive Bright Tampa (MOW of Futures and Tampa) is in community need of area service hours.

Meals on Wheels of Tampa has expanded into the volunteers, “One of Palm River area and they are in need of volunteers. especially those the many benwho speak Spanish, to help serve routes efits of volunteering is the satisfaction of in Palm River, Progress Village and East knowing you are contributing to the growTampa. MOW of Tampa serves approxiing population of the homebound and mately 700 meals per day to seniors and senior members in Tampa. This is done homebound residents. by delivering a meal to people who desire There are several ways that volunto live independently in their own homes. teers can help. In October 2015, MOW of In addition, volunteers offer caregivers a Tampa launched POW! (Produce on peace of mind that their loved ones will Wheels). According to Lauren Vance, receive a meal, a friendly conversation director of communications, “After a and a daily-check,” said Vance. needs assessment was done, we develMOW of Tampa also has availability oped POW!. This was done to increase for seniors and homebound who are in our senior and homebound recipients need of the services. If you know someaccess to fresh produce.” one who wants to retain their independVolunteers deliver bags of produce ence, but needs the assistance of having once per month on the third Saturday of meals delivered to them by a caring volthe month. Volunteers pick up the bags of unteer, visit www.mowtampa.org/proproduce along with a route sheet and grams/mealservice/. driving instructions and deliver the bags.

MOW of Tampa has been committed Once the bags are delivered, the job is to nourishing and enriching the independfinished. ent lives of the homebound and seniors Volunteers are also needed for reguof Tampa since 1975. MOW of Tampa lar routes to deliver meals once per week relies on support from the community and to recipients. It takes about one hour to does not receive government funding. complete. Drivers must be 18 years old, To volunteer, sign up at www.mowhave an automobile, a valid driver’s tampa.org/programs/pow or www.mowlicense, proof of automobile insurance tampa.org/volunteers/volunteerneed/. and consent to a background screening.

For writers, inspirashe had foreseen for her tion can come from all future. And it’s not stopsorts of places, be it the ping there. She has scenery outside their found further inspiration home or a conversation through her daughter. they had with a friend.

“I definitely find a lot For Jessica Edler, it was of inspiration with my her son’s hiccups that kids,” said Edler. She inspired her new chilhad grown bored with dren’s book, Dinosaur the regular stories she Hiccups. had been reading to her “I wrote a little book daughter before bed. So, for him and then I was she started making up like, you know, this is her own for her daughter really cute. What if I to enjoy. And as she share it with the world?” continued, she wanted to said Edler. start writing them down Jessica Edler recently published and it was then that she Though the story her first book, Dinosaur Hiccups. itself only took her about realized that she could two days to write, she found the publishactually make them into a story. At the ing process to be a little more arduous. moment, she is in the process of finding “The whole actual publishing it and getan illustrator for the books. ting it formatted correctly, it was such a And her creativity doesn’t stop there. process,” she said.

A self-proclaimed “creative at heart,” Edler However, despite some difficulties, also has a photography business called J she was able to self-publish through Morgan Images in Brandon, where she Amazon, where you can buy it either as has lived for about seven years now with an ebook or paperback. her family.

Published in May, Dinosaur Hiccups “I photograph all sorts of things but I follows Derek the Dinosaur as he has to specialize in making women feel beautigo through the day dealing with a case of ful,” said Edler. Her creative spark also the hiccups. He tries to figure out how he goes into things like comic con, for which can get rid of them, unsure if he will be she makes her own cosplay costumes. able to.

Edler can be reached at, jmorganimAccording to Edler, “I definitely didn’t ages@gmail.com. Visit www.jmorganimthink I was going to be a children’s author ages.com or her Facebook page at of any sort.” As a teenager, she had enviwww.facebook.com/jmorganimages. sioned herself writing poetry or sci-fi/fanDinosaur Hiccups can be purchased for tasy, which she is still working on. But $10 online on Amazon and Barnes and Dinosaur Hiccups wasn’t something that Noble.

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Billy Lindsey Is Tampa’s Own Elvis

By Madeline Sullivan

Two time winner of performing as a solo the Live Oak Elvis conhe said, “no one else test, three time winner of makes The Elvis Extravaganza, mistakes...everyone along with winning best is on track.” look-alike four times, and Lindsey performs fan favorite three times, for bars, social clubs, Billy “Elvis” Lindsey has and private parties and has even perbeen performing as an formed at weddings.

Elvis impersonator for 20 He also does special years. events, such as a Lindsey grew up on recent successful rock n’ roll, with Elvis fundraising campaign playing a major part. His and performance at step-dad is the one who Costco Wholesale to introduced him to Elvis’ help raise money for music. Lindsey said he the Children’s Miracle was “fed Elvis” as child.

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RCMA Dedicate $3.6M Childcare Center For Low-Income Families

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deserve good early childhood education.”

Since 1995, RCMA has operated a child-care center close to the new site, which currently accommodates 88 children, but has maintained the longest waiting lists among the rest of the centers that RCMA operates statewide.

Officials were proud of the Photo courtesy RCMA fact that with a capacity to serve Children and teacher from Redlands Christian Migrant Association cut a ribbon to celebrate the nearly 180 children, the new cencompletion of a new child-care center for lowter more than doubles the existing income families in Dover.

Dover facility, which will officially While most people had their eyes on begin operation in November.

Colin, the season’s third named storm “We have 69 child-care centers making its way across the Gulf toward statewide and Dover has had the longest Tampa, members of the Redlands waiting lists,” Mainster said. “Now, Dover Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) has the nicest child-care center.” and the U.S. Department of Agriculture According to RCMA Director of Rural Development were not deterred Communications, Bill Coats, in October from hosting the scheduled ribbon cutting RCMA plans to move the older center, a ceremony of a brand new state-of-the art cluster of modular buildings, to a rear corchild-care center for children of strawberry ner of the 6-acre home of the new center, pickers and other low-income farm workto resume operations. ers.

RCMA is Florida’s largest nonprofit Braving the weather, RCMA families child-care provider. Founded in and their children representing the associ- Homestead in 1965, RCMA expanded to ation’s area schools and academies Ruskin in Hillsborough County in 1974. A along with invited guests were all present new Dover center also opened in 1981. to witness the festive unveiling program Today, Tampa Bay is home to RCMA’s for the new $3.6 million, 15,000-sq.-ft. largest concentration of operations. center at 3103 San Jose Mission Dr. in USDA Rural Development loaned Dover.

RCMA $1.9 million for construction of the “We have a long, happy history in new child-care center. The federal Head Dover,” said RCMA’s Executive Director, Start child-care program covered the rest Barbara Mainster. “But we have regretted by paying for the land, site work and the for many years having to put so many remainder of construction costs with families on waiting lists. Their kids grants of $1.7 million. Visit www.rcma.org.

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Hillsborough County, South Dublin County Sign Cooperative Agreement

By Todd Pratt

The disThe tance between agreement is Hillsborough intended to County and eventually Ireland just got a yield practical little shorter with results as the the signing of a two counties cooperative promote benagreement with eficial relationSouth Dublin ships in busiCounty. ness, trade, Sarah tourism, eduHolland, the cation and mayor of South other areas of Dublin County, mutual interand est. Both Hillsborough sides, for County Board of example, County expressed Commissioners interest in Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners eventually Chairman Chairman Lesley “Les’’ Miller, Jr. and South Dublin Lesley “Les’’ establishing County Mayor Sarah Holland signed a cooperative Miller, Jr. inked non-stop air agreement between the two counties in May. the agreement service from at a meeting between economic and Dublin to Tampa International Airport, political leaders from both governments and in the possibility of educational partin May. The Hillsborough County Board nerships between the University of of County Commissioners had given South Florida and the University of unanimous approval to the agreement.

Tampa and the seven major higher eduThe ceremonial signing and gift cation institutions in the South Dublin exchange came at the end of a threeCounty area. hour meeting at the Frederick B. Karl Miller said a stronger relationship County Center during which both govbetween the two groups could produce ernments gave overviews of their econo- tangible benefits for Hillsborough County my, geography, challenges and success- businesses in the future. es. South Dublin County, approximately “As you can see, South Dublin 4,100 miles from Tampa, has a populaCounty has lots to offer,’’ Miller said. tion of about 275,000 and is one of “And so does Hillsborough County.’’

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Summer Safety Tips For HOA Communities Summer is a time for fun and vacations for families, but it is also an opportune time for burglars to take advantage of empty homes. Here are some tips on keeping your house safe while you are away this summer, courtesy of www.HOAmanagement.com.

Have Your Mail Held At The Post Office

If you are going to be away for more than a few days, having your mail held at the post office is a good idea. Mail piling up in your mailbox while you are away is a sign to burglars that no one is home.

Having your newspapers held is a good idea as well. Call the company to have the delivery stopped for a few days, or have a neighbor pick them up for you so your driveway is not cluttered with papers.

Have Someone Mow Your Lawn

If you leave on a trip, arrange to have your lawn mowed at least once while you are away. You can call a mowing company, or arrange for a neighbor to help you out.

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and HOA to form a neighborhood watch group. This can help protect your neighborhood from vandalism and burglary. If the neighborhood watch group knows that a family will be gone on vacation, they can take extra steps to pay attention to that property and keep an eye out until the family returns. Signs posted about the neighborhood watch group can also deter a burglar.

Don’t Post About Your Vacation On Social Media

If you and your family are leaving on vacation, don’t post about it on Facebook or Instagram or any other social media site until you return home. Photos and locations of wherever you are is something that should be avoided while your home is empty. If you have a few newspapers lying in your driveway people might wonder if you are home or not, but if you post a picture of your family in a different country and tag a location, they will know for certain that you are not home.

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Brandon Coin Club Seeking Members

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Crime Stoppers June First Friday Fugitives In an effort to focus on Christopher Shawn catching some of the most Moyers, 37. wanted or most recent fugiWanted by the tives, Crime Stoppers of Hillsborough County Tampa Bay has released its Sheriff's Office for FTA First Friday’s list of for the Failure of Sex Offender to month of June.

Register within 48 hours, For the second month in a two counts of Felon in row, the agency has selected Possession of a Firearm five fugitives to highlight as law and Failure to Return enforcement is asking for the Leased Property. public's assistance to get them in custody.

Keuris Amir Santos, 31.

“Crime Stoppers encourWanted by the ages members of the commuHillsborough County nity to assist local law enforceSheriff's Office since 2003 ment agencies in the fight for Murder Second against crime by overcoming Degree and Discharging a fear and apathy, which are two Firearm in Public. key elements that inhibit community involvement,” said Law Mario Hubert Scott, 24.

Enforcement Coordinator Wanted by the Master Deputy Kelly McLaren.

Hillsborough County The public may contact Sheriff's Office for Crime Stoppers by calling 1Attempted Murder - First 800-873-TIPS(8477), report Degree, Shooting Into an anonymously online at Occupied Conveyance, two www.crimestopperstb.com or counts of Armed Robbery send in a mobile tip using our with a Firearm, Armed P3 Tips Mobile Application Burglary of a Conveyance, which is a free download for FTA Tampering with iPhones and Droids. Crime top) Christoper (From Physical Evidence, FTA Stoppers must be contacted Shawn Moyers, Keuris Possession of Marijuana first in order to be eligible for a Amir Santos, and (M) and FTA No Valid Mario Hubert Scott cash reward. wanted by the are Driver's License.

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What if that penny had more significance to it than any normal penny? Look twice at the head on that penny. Is it President Lincoln or is it a Native American?

Though rare, Indian Head Pennies are just one of few coins that light a spark in local collectors of the Brandon Coin Club that inspire their love for history.

Members are a mix of people from different age groups that either have collected and have been interested in studying coins their whole life or have a limited amount of knowledge on coins and come eager to learn. According to the Brandon Coin Club President Paul Giordano, anyone is welcome to the meetings and the younger generations are encouraged to come out and expand their knowledge on the history that lies behind a given coin.

“We are all like-minded,” Giordano said. “We all like coins and each coin has a story to tell that you can hear.”

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on different coins ranging from national to international coins and the history behind the time period. According to Vice President Bill Jones, the love for coins is influenced by a person’s interest in filling the historical wholes from a coin’s antiquity.

Jones is in charge of presenting the educational background of coins from all over the world and the given time period. He is available to give guest lectures on the Brandon Coin Club’s behalf to any charitable or not-for-profit organization wanting to learn more about coins for free with donations accepted.

“By holding a certain coin in your hand,” Jones said, “You’re actually holding something from a given time period.”

On Saturday, June 25, the Brandon Coin Club will be hosting a coin and currency show at the Brandon Elks Lodge at 800 Centennial Lodge Dr. in Brandon.

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Bass Pro Shops Kicks Off Annual Gone Fishing Event On National Donation Day

By Tamas Mondovics

In its continued While the effort to be an store’s nationwide active member of event involves all its the community 98 stores and through its support Tracker Marine of local organizaCenters across tions and charities, America and Bass Pro Shops, Canada, locally the located at 10501 effort provided the Palm River Rd. in company an opporBrandon, kicked off tunity to support the its annual Gone Epilepsy Services Brittany Vanhook, 13, and her cousin Fishing event on Foundation (ESF), Rebecca Vanhook, 12, are joined by their National Donation friend Layton Maloy, 3, during a recent cere- a nonprofit commitmony at Bass Pro Shops promoting outdoor ted to hosting close Day earlier this activities this summer. month. to 16,000 children “The event’s focus is to inspire every- and their families in six counties locally by one, but most importantly young people, helping them to enjoy the great outdoors to get outside, put down their digital at area camps. devices, pick up a fishing pole and disDuring a brief kickoff ceremony, cover the great outdoors,” Bass Pro which welcomed ESF of Tampa Shops community relations and event Executive Director, Thomas Orth, board coordinator, Cheryl Kehrmeyer said. member Sande Vanhook, and Elizabeth Store General Manager Ronnie Fields with Rotary’s Camp of Tampa, the Cheeks also spoke excitedly about the store donated 600 fishing rods and reels campaign, which he said features free to ESF. The effort adds to Bass Pro activities at all Bass Pro Shops locations Shops’ donation of 32,000 rods and reels throughout the nation on the weekends of nationwide.

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Vanhook, whose 13-year-old daugh“Families are invited to tour the store, ter, Brittany, suffers from Grand Mal or to get up close and personal with all that tonic-clonic seizures, spoke passionately we offer and try their hand at fishing with of all that the Brandon Bass Pro Shops, free catch-and-release ponds,” Cheeks the ESF of Tampa and the local commusaid, adding that children can receive a nity is doing on behalf of children with free “First Fish” certificate. “Last year, epilepsy.

100,000 people caught a fish at Bass Pro “We love Bass Pro Shops and they Shops, many for the first time. Our mishave been awesome,” Sande said. sion is to inspire future generations to Visit BassPro.com/GoneFishing. or enjoy, love and conserve the great outwww.epilepsysf.org. doors.”

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Puppy Palace Opens Brandon Location

By Michelle Caceres

Brandon’s hit with Riverview four-legged friends, resident Mary and their owners Leffue, whose who love to spoil rambunctious them, will find the greyhound Zeppy newly-opened needed playtime and socializing Puppy Palace of with other dogs.

Brandon the go-to “She’s a very establishment for active dog and puppy pampering needs a lot of and TLC. space to run Its owner, around,” said Jennifer Conda Leffue. “After Berry, created spending the day Puppy Palace of at Puppy Palace, South Tampa 13 Newly opened Puppy Palace of Brandon is a years ago, provid- 12,000 sq. ft. paradise featuring a 20’ x 40’ in- she was tired out ground saltwater pool. and docile the rest ing the very best of the night.” pet care experience to its guests and She said Zeppy loved playing in the therefore piece of mind to their owners.

20’ x 40’ in-ground saltwater pool and “We are very excited to bring our pet being tossed tennis balls by competent care concept to Brandon,” said Berry. staff, who are certified in Canine CPR “There is nothing else out here like this.” and trained to identify body language and Located at 802 E. Lumsden Rd. just behavior to avoid incidents between west of Lithia-Pinecrest Rd., the 12,000 dogs. sq. ft. climate-controlled pet resort (50 Overnight boarding services include percent larger than the South Tampa spacious suites decked out with more location) includes doggy daycare, spacious overnight dog and cat boarding and amenities than some hotel rooms, individual handling and playtime. All suites also suites, an indoor dog park and small and have web cams, so owners can see their large dog outdoor play areas. Dog and pets whenever the mood strikes. cat grooming services are also available.

“We’re here for you and your pet Groomer Fernando Nobre is a prowhether it’s for a day of play or overnight fessional stylist that offers the latest hairboarding,” said Berry. cuts and spa treatments. Nobre can cusPuppy Palace of Brandon is open tom tailor a look for virtually any breed of Monday through Friday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. dog.

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Representative Ross Spano Holds Small Business Roundtable

By Kathy L. Collins

Issues discussed at the May meeting included The Department of Labor’s new ruling on overtime pay for salaried employees; a balanced budget was passed; per student funding was increased, and school choice was expanded; all existing Department of Transportation projects were fully funded; funding was designated for universities that can demonstrate that their students are becoming Representative Ross Spano holds meetings of the Small Business Roundtable on a quarterly basis. employed, essentially making certain that universities are accountState Representative Ross Spano able for claims they make; funding was represents Riverview, Brandon and some provided to hire 215 corrections officers of Valrico. Spano grew up in the Brandon mostly in South Florida; and funding was area and is committed to his constituents. designated for natural resources such as He strives to make certain that his conthe Florida Everglades. stituents are informed of what is going on The legislature put $3 billion dollars in the legislature and that they have in reserves so that if there is ever a access to him and his office. It is for downturn in the economy, the state will these reasons that he holds quarterly be able to meet its budget demands. “I meetings of the Small Business am pretty proud of this,” said Spano who Roundtable. Anyone who lives or works noted that no other state has done this. in the area is invited to attend and give Sales tax for manufacturing equiptheir input. ment was permanently eliminated. Real The most recent meeting of the property taxes were reduced. If you own Small Business Roundtable was held in a home, you should see approximately May at HCC at The Regent in Riverview. $54 in savings on your tax bill.

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Growing up, Spano saw first-hand Attendees were able to ask questhe struggles that small businesses deal tions on issues that affected them. Be on with every day. He deals with it himself, the lookout for the next Small Business running a law practice in the area.

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Volume 11, Issue 6

Brandon Edition

Bay Area Bandits To Host Summer Shoot Out

By Madeline Sullivan children 11 and under. All competitors start out at the same level, advancing after they’ve received four qualified wins.

The Bay Area Bandits were founded in 2009, providing a family oriented mounted shooting club in Tampa. It has many club members who assist with The Bay Area Bandits were founded in 2009, providing a family friendly environment for the needs of the mounted shooters. competitors, whether it be Hillsborough County’s very own borrowing guns, Cowboy Mounted Sports Association horses, or holster or Shooting Club, the Bay Area Bandits, is offering advice to the competitors. hosting an event like no other. The For Clarice Bean, who has been a Summer Shootout Series is being held on Bay Area Bandit for four years, all it took Saturday and Sunday June 25 and 26, were a few practices and matches, and a with a match starting at 10 a.m. on both professional mounted shooting lesson to days. The Series will be held at Florida get her hooked on the sport.

State Fair Grounds, Charlie Lykes Arena, “The people are so nice and will liternear 5025 Orient Rd., Tampa. ally give you a horse to ride if you need The Cowboy Mounted Sports one and use of their guns if needed,” Association, or CMSA for short, is a fast Bean said. paced equestrian sport. The competitors The Bay Area Bandits have matches race for time, using two .45 caliber single on the first Saturday of every month, action revolvers to shoot at the targets along with a general monthly meeting for along a given course. To ensure safety, members on the last Monday of every the guns are loaded with a black powder month. Everyone who is interested is that can pop a balloon at up to 15 ft. encouraged to come out and give mountaway. ed shooting a try. The next monthly meetCompetitors are scored on their time ing will be held on Monday, June 27 at and accuracy, penalties given to those Buddy Freddy’s located at 1101 Goldfinch who miss a target, run the course wrong, Dr. Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. with the and even drop a gun. A typical course meeting to follow at 7 p.m. pattern can be ran in 15-35 seconds, For more, visit The Bay Area Bandits leaving contestants with very little room to Facebook page and bayareabandits.org. make any errors. The CMSA offers a division for men, women, seniors, and even

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Brandon Lawyer Debuts Invention To Cool Beverages, Soups Quickly

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By Katelyn Massarelli

Inventor, Jack Kramer, using Quick Coolit to cool down his hot beverage.

When you want a hot drink or soup, you do not want to have to wait for it to cool down. You either drink it right away causing mouth burns or put ice in it causing the drink to dilute and losing the flavor you desired. Jack Kramer, bankruptcy and personal injury lawyer, has invented a device dedicated to solve this problem.

“I have been doing personal injury and bankruptcy work for over 20 years now in Brandon,” Kramer said. “I've worked hard to help my clients. I understand how important it is for everyone to have a new start in their lives. I also like thinking of little ways to make life easier for everyone.”

Kramer’s invention, Quick Coolit, is designed to absorb heat from a hot beverage, making it just the right temperature without having to wait. The device uses ultralight metal alloy, a less dense metal that can suck up heat and get rid of the heat just as fast after running it under cool water. Five to 10 seconds is all it takes to make your soup or beverage a temperature perfect for consumption.

Three years ago, Kramer first got the idea for Quick Coolit from his and his wife’s experiences drinking hot tea and soup. Seeing the problem with putting ice in a beverage and having the flavor diluted by the melted ice was the inspiration Kramer needed to come up with the idea.

“I hit upon the idea of a radiator of sorts that I made by placing several large flat washers spaced out along a long bolt with a screwdriver handle on the end to insulate it so it could be held, once hot,” Kramer said, “I tried it in cups of tea and coffee I had superheated in the microwave like you get so often at Starbucks or McDonalds and after swirling my prototype around in the liquid a few seconds the results were dramatic.”

He started with water heated to 160 degrees, the temperature a hot coffee or tea is served at in Starbucks, and after swirling Quick Coolit in the water for 10 seconds, the temperature dropped 20 degrees. Another use he found for his invention was cooling wines or cold beverages by swirling it around just as you would a hot beverage.

“I have always enjoyed taking things apart to see whether I could fix them or not since, hey, it's not working what do I have to lose?” Kramer said. “More often than not I’ll find that I can usually get things working again and I think a lot about everyday problems and their solutions.”

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Brandon Edition

Seeds Of Hope, Inc. Receives $20,000 Grant From General Mills

By Kathy L. Collins not easy to get."

Eaton said, "The part I love about Seeds of Hope is the dual focus, giving students the opportunity to get qualiSeeds of Hope founder, Leda Eaton (in blue dress) along with other volun- ty volunteer teers was presented with a General Mills grant of $20,000. service Seeds of Hope is an all volunteer hours and helping those in need in the 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides much community. Many do not know that the needed food assistance to residents of Lithia area has had a high number of resiSoutheast Hillsborough County. Recently, dents applying for food assistance in the Seeds of Hope was recognized for the past few years." good work it does in the community when Seeds of Hope provides assistance its founder, Leda Eaton, was presented in three main ways. The first is through with a $20,000 grant from General Mills. weekly food distribution on Thursday from The mission of Seeds of Hope is to 5-7 p.m. at 710 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in provide help to local people in need and Brandon. The second is by providing a meaningful community service hours to backpack full of food for children and their students. families on the weekends and over Kathy Ballance, a long time volunteer school holidays. The third is through a of Seeds of Hope, works for General mobile food pantry. This is a one to one Mills. The company has been in business food distribution system. for 150 years. In celebration of this, Nic Ballance and Olivia Gutierrez are General Mills allowed employees to nomi- student volunteers. Ballance said, "It is nate a non-profit. Seeds of Hope was meaningful service hours." Gutierrez said, selected from hundreds of nominees and "This gives students a good perspective. was one of 70 non-profits from across the You can see and value what you have country to be awarded a $20,000 grant. and what others do not."

Robin Sawyer, category manager for You can get more information on General Mills, said, "We know Seeds of Seeds of Hope by visiting www.sohopeHope will put the money to good use." fl.org or by calling 489-4599. You can also Scott Nevitt, customer manager for follow Seeds of Hope on Facebook.

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Annual Back To School Fest To Fill Backpacks With Supplies

By Marie Gilmore

benefit the Y’s migrant children effort.

Last year, more than 400 students received supplies as the result of the event.

In addition to food and business booths, Pure This year's Annual Back to School Festival will be held indoors at the Power Campo Y on Sunday, July 17, from 1-4 p.m.

Productions will This year’s 14th Annual emcee the event and there will be perValrico/FishHawk Chamber of formances by local after school proCommerce Back to School Festival will grams and extra-curricular activities. continue to benefit local needy children The event is sponsored by the with back to school supplies. The event Tampa Bay Times/Brandon Times, Kids will stay indoors this year at the Campo ‘R’ Kids Valrico and Circa FishHawk, Y gymnasium and will be held Tutoring Club of Valrico, Chick-fil-A on Sunday, July 17 from 1-4 p.m.

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Volume 11, Issue 6

Worship Team Summer Boot Camp Coming To Music Showcase

By Kathy L. Collins

ing this workshop. "I have been a part of professional performances since the age of nine. I have always been used to an atmosphere of passion and utmost effort when it comes to the arts, especially music. Through the years I have found that there are many like me in the church that have become frustrated or even withdrawn altogether from worship ministry because, like myself, they did not see the commitment and passion for excelEric Hernandez (right) will lead intermediate singers and musicians in a Worship Team Summer Boot Camp this lence that felt right for the June and July at Music Showcase in Brandon.

God we serve," explained The Florida Academy of the Hernandez.

Performing Arts at Music Showcase in The workshop will help you learn to Brandon will offer a Worship Team develop and schedule a worship team.

Summer Boot Camp for intermediate Attendees will learn to use Planning singers and musicians. The sessions will Center to manage a team's music files. be held on Saturday, June 18 and 25 and You will also learn to use Ableton for click July 9 and 16 from 10 a.m.-12 Noon. The and support tracks, and you will learn cost is $225 plus a one time $25 registra- about picking and performing songs. tion fee.

Hernandez said, "In this workshop, I On Saturday, July 16, there will be a will be teaching and training on all live performance. All sessions and the aspects and helping younger musicians performance will be held at Music and adults that have not been exposed to Showcase located at 402 Oakfield Dr. in that to be immersed and become knowlBrandon. edgeable in these resources. They will be Eric Hernandez is the founder of more than ready to join churches which Excellence in Worship. He has been an have these systems in place or even active member of worship teams for 25 motivate their churches to put these sysyears and a worship pastor for more than tems in place if they do not have it."

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Hillsborough County Highlights Top Students During 2016 Graduation Ceremonies

By Tamas Mondovics

Bloomingdale Valedictorian, Victoria Williams, GPA 7.8415

Bloomingdale Salutatorian, Matthew Neidig, GPA 7.4657

Bloomingdale High School Graduation: Thursday, June 9, 4:30 p.m.

Principal: Sue Burkett Anticipated # of Graduates: 427

Brandon Valedictorian, Kevin Verdeflor Reyes, GPA 7.3696

Brandon Salutatorian, Americo Raphael Menendez, GPA 7.3673

Brandon High School Graduation: Friday, June 3, 1 p.m.

Principal: Carl Green Anticipated # of Graduates: 478

Ending the 2015-2016 school year, thousands of students representing 28 high schools throughout Hillsborough County had a chance to celebrate one the most important days of their young lives: graduation.

Included during each graduation ceremony, or as some call it degree day, commencement, or invocation, is the traditional valedictorian and salutatorian speeches delivered by exemplary seniors who stood out from the rest of their classmates due to their personal achievements.

The often emotionally charged events held around the country at the end of May and early June is a time to say goodbye as students, teachers and parents reflect on memories, some of which will be cherished forever, while others many would rather forget.

This year, once again graduation ceremonies were scheduled to held at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

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Strawberry Crest High School (Traditional) Graduation: Tuesday, June 7, 8 p.m.

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Armwood Valedictorian, Allison Vera Dahl, GPA 6.4618

Armwood Salutatorian, Dajshia E’nrique Johnson, GPA 6.2103

Armwood High School Graduation: Friday, June 3, 9:30 a.m.

Principal: Joseph Castelli Anticipated # of Graduates: 365

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By Tamas Mondovics

HCSO Deputies Discover, Dismantle $1.3M Marijuana Grow House In Brandon The ongoing illegal court authorized search manufacturing and traffickwarrant at 3818 Southview ing of Marijuana crops has Dr. in Brandon, during no specific geographical limwhich they discovered that itations or boundaries. This two rooms had been conwas highlighted last month verted for the purpose of after Hillsborough County cultivating marijuana.

Sheriff deputies discovered Deputies discovered two large grow house oper150 mature marijuana ations in Brandon. plants weighing approxiOn Thursday, May 19, mately 307 lbs. with a street at approximately 8:20 a.m., value of $614,000, bringing deputies executed a court the total value of the two authorized search warrant Juan Carlos Rodriguez, 31, locations to more than $1.3 was one of two arrested last million. The theft of electriciat 3812 Hollister Pl. in month in connection with Brandon and discovered ty was $8,500. cultivating and trafficking two rooms converted for the Juan Carlos Marijuana. purpose of cultivating mariRodriguez, 31, was arrestjuana. The crops weighed approximately ed in connection with the crime and 345 lbs. with a street value of $690,000, received the same charges as Guedes. deputies said.

Drug nurseries come in many TECO also responded to the incident shapes and forms, and can be inside milscene and discovered an illegal electrical lion-dollar homes or small apartments. connection providing unmetered electriciGrowers get smarter about concealing ty to the residence estimating the theft of their operations, while putting local resielectricity at $9,238.24. dents in danger.

Eddy Acosta Guedes, 51, was arrest“These operations bring to the neighed and charged with Trafficking in borhood both drug users and drug dealMarijuana, Cultivation of Marijuana, ers and all the criminal elements that Grand Theft-Electricity, Own/Lease/Rent come with it,” said HCSO Spokesperson for Purposes of Trafficking and Larry McKinnon.

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Volume 11, Issue 6

Jehovah’s Witnesses Focus On Loyalty At Annual Summer Conventions

By Tamas Mondovics

With the focus on the topic of loyalty, Jehovah’s Witnesses are anticipating another increase in attendees as they host this year’s annual conventions in the United States and around the world. The same is anticipated to be true locally, as the witnesses once again cordially invite the general public in the Tampa Bay area to attend this summer’s convention entitled; “Remain Loyal to Jehovah.”

According to Joseph Lavore, a local spokesperson for the witnesses, joining millions in attendance at multiple threeday conventions simultaneously held worldwide, a series of five regional conventions have also been scheduled to be held locally at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall.

In a press release, Lavore noted last year nearly 30,000 attended the conventions in Tampa and this year’s attendance is estimated to be over 35,000 from Tampa Bay and West Central Florida.

The series of three-day convention program is scheduled to start on Friday mornings and consists of a total of 49 different topics related to the main theme, focusing on how Christians can maintain loyalty to God in their lives.

In addition to the routine Bible-based talks and presentations that the witnesses are known for, this year’s convention is also boasting of 35 different videos and musical presentations, which have been

prepared specifically for the program. Two short films will be shown on Saturday and Sunday entitled Hope for What We Do Not See and O Jehovah, I Trust in You. “We strongly believe that loyalty is an essential part of any healthy relationship,” David A. Semonian, a spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses at their world headquarters in Brooklyn, New York, stated in a press release, found on the official website, www.jw.org. “Our convention this year features content that will help people develop stronger bonds with friends, family members and, above all, with God. We are confident that all who attend will enjoy this program.”

The first two English language conventions in Tampa will be held the weekend of Friday, July 22 and Friday, July 29, followed by two Spanish language conventions on Friday, August 5, and August 12. A final English language convention will be held the weekend of August 19.

Morning sessions start at 9:20 a.m., and afternoon sessions begin at 1:25 p.m.

Admission and parking is free and, as it is true at the witnesses’ place of worship in their local Kingdom Halls, no collections are taken. As in previous years, Jehovah’s Witnesses will engage in a door to door invitation campaign to promote interest in the program and encourage neighbors to attend. Visit www.jw.org.

June 2016

Local Girl Scout Troop Hopes Flocks Of Flamingos Will Get Them To Europe

By Kathy L. Collins

fundraising project of her choice,” explained Serena Bennett, a 14 year old student at Riverview High School.

After researching projects, Rachel Stanton, a 14 year old student at Mann Middle School, came up with Flocking to Europe.

“I thought this was a perfect way to get the community involved in a fun and exciting way, all while raising funds. Living in Florida also made it perfect,” explained Stanton.

Visit squareup.com/store/flockHelp the young ladies of Girl ing2europe and place your order or School Troop 267 get to Europe in 2018 and complete service projects by flocking make a donation. The cost of the your friends and neighbors with the Troop’s flock depends on the number of Flocking to Europe fundraising project. flamingos, but it ranges from $20 to Flock your friends and help Girl $40. You can find out who flocked you for Scout Troop 267 earn their way to a donation of $10, and you can get antiEurope in 2018. The ladies of Troop 267 flocking insurance for a $20 donation. have earned their Bronze and Silver The flamingos stay in the yard for 24 Awards. Several are currently working on hours. If you have a sports fan or would their Gold Award project. All of them have like a specially decorated flock of flaminspent many years working on service to gos, that can be done for an additional $5 the community and fundraising. Now, to $10 donation. they are offering the community the Angelena Baldi, a 15 year old student opportunity to help them with their newest at Armwood High School, said, “We have project- Flocking to Europe. been working and saving for three years Troop 267 is a Cadette/Senior Girl to go to Europe. A part of the funds raised Scout Troop based in the Beautiful will go toward a service project that is curButterflies Community. There are seven rently in the works.” girls in the troop and many of them have Darlene Bennett is the Troop Leader been together since they were Daisies and Jeanne Baldi is the Troop Co-Leader. nine years ago.

Troop 267 meets on the second and Girl Scout Troops of West Central fourth Thursday of each month at Seffner Florida have certain goals to meet. One Presbyterian Church. While this troop is of the goals is to develop each girl’s lead- not taking in new members, there are ership ability. troops in the area, visit www.gswcf.org.

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Brandon Auto Services Expands, Moves To Plant City

By Andria Barrios

with Anderson for the past 45 years. As active members of its surrounding community, the company has even been awarded the Improvement and Beautification Award by the Automotive Dismantlers and Recyclers Association.

Several years ago, Holland, along with his partner, began leasing another auto business in Plant City.

“We built this business to be successful handling middle aged vehicles, trucks and RV's,” Holland said.

Ken Anderson (left) and Steve Holland have built With a desire to continue Brandon Auto Services for the last 45 years and are cater to the residents of to now expanding their services to Plant City.

Barely Used Auto Parts of Brandon, Plant City, the team began searching for also known as Brandon Auto Services, is property in the area to purchase, and owned by locals Ken Anderson and recently purchased a new facility just Steve Holland and has recently expandsouth of the Plant City Airport, two miles ed its services to the Plant City commufrom the old location. “We are open to nity. the public at the new facility, with plans The company’s goal is to purchase to close the old, by July 1,” Holland said. damaged or used vehicles in order to “We enjoy the automotive recycling recycle usable parts for consumer use business because we can take a vehicle and use at collision centers and other destined to waste and sell good parts to mechanic shops across the community. consumers wishing to save money. This Many of these parts are also sold with in turn saves the environment in the warranties lasting anywhere from 90 reuse of a product, while offering days to two years. The unused portion of employment to the community,” said the vehicle is then processed as scrap Holland. metal and recycled for commercial conBrandon Auto Services is located at struction.

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Seville Cleaners Celebrates Five Year Anniversary At Second Location

By Samantha R. Evensen

Seville Cleaners Owner Mark Cummerow celebrates five years at his second location.

Seville Cleaners Owner Mark Cummerow celebrates the five year anniversary of the store’s second location at 1929 W. Brandon Blvd. in the Providence Square Shopping Center.

In spring of 2011 Cummerow relished in the expansion of Seville Cleaners.

Thanks to the support of the community and the service Cummerow and his staff provide, he continues in his efforts for quick, quality service at a low price.

"We are very thankful for our customers and appreciate their business and hope the next five years are as good as the last,” said Cummerow.

In addition, Cummerow has even more to look forward to. The original Seville Cleaners, located at 3237 Lithia Pinecrest Rd., is coming up on its ninth year of service to the community. This

location opened in July of 2007 and won Shop Local's Business of the Month in 2009.

You can still find Cummerow working in-shop assuring the best customer service and care.

With a lifetime of business experience he knows what it takes to get the job done and done right.

Seville Cleaners is known as the "oneprice cleaners," and not only do they offer the low price of $2.75 for any garment to be dry cleaned and pressed, but they also offer same day service for any dry cleaning.

When items are dropped off by 9 a.m. they can be picked up at 4 p.m. the same day.

Seville Cleaners advertises with the Osprey Observer and if you take in their coupon you'll receive $0.25 off each garment.

Seville Cleaners is open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call the Lithia store at 6615494, or the Brandon Blvd store call 6622250 or visit sevillecleaners.com.

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Brandon Regional Hospital Announces Nurse Of The Year, Physician Of The Year

By Kathy L. Collins

At its first Nursing Values (accountability, Gala held in April, safety, integrity, collaboBrandon Regional ration and compassion) Hospital honored Nurse which guide our work to of the Year, Joyce accomplish our mission Sankey and Physician of of providing our patients the Year, Donovan with quality care through Tapper, M.D. The event innovation, education was designed to recogand compassionate care. nize the significant Nurses were nominated accomplishments that by physicians and physiBrandon Regional cians were nominated by Hospital’s nurses and nurses.” medical staff have made.

As examples, Both Sankey and Tapper Taramasco stated, “One were chosen for their of the nomination forms dedication to patients for nurse Sankey stated: and for the dedication to Provides excellent leadhelping Brandon ership and mentorship to Regional Hospital fulfill the new nurses. Shows its vision of being the sound judgment among destination of exception- Joyce Sankey, Brandon Regional a very busy OB/L&D unit Hospital’s Nurse of the Year, (top) al care. to provide stability in critiand Donovan Tapper, M.D., Physician of the Year, (bottom) cal situations. She is Sankey is a charge celebrated with Chief Nursing nurse in Labor and compassionate, hardOfficer, Chris Taramasco.

Delivery and has been working, wants the best with the hospital since she became a for her patients, the hospital and team.” nurse in March 1985.

Taramasco added, “One of the nomiTapper, a resident of FishHawk, is a nation entries for Dr. Tapper stated: He board certified general surgeon who has provides meticulous care of patients been with Brandon Regional Hospital throughout his surgical skills and devoted since 2012. Tapper served in the U.S. Air follow up. Collaborates with the nursing Force for 26 years. Tapper said, “It is very staff to ensure highest level of professionhumbling to win this award. The honor is alism. A team member who demonstrates that much more appreciated because of sincere compassion toward patients and the input from the nurses.” family.”

According to Chris Taramasco, Brandon Regional Hospital is located Brandon Regional Hospital’s chief nursing at 119 Oakfield Dr. Visit officer, “Individuals were nominated for www.BrandonRegionalHospital.com. their demonstration of the Brandon

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Lennar Homes Joins Distinguished List Of Builders At Waterset

By Candace Rotolo

struction and is expected to be open for viewing in mid to late June.

“Waterset is a vibrant community Lennar Homes will construct 48 townhomes in Waterset. that offers a Newland Communities is pleased to welcoming atmosphere and an welcome Lennar Homes, one of the unmatched variety of amenities to its resination’s leading homebuilders, to dents,” said Mark Metheny, division presiWaterset. The builder has broken ground dent of Lennar Central Florida. “We are and will construct a total of 48 low-mainte- excited to begin offering Lennar homes nance townhomes within the award-winto future Waterset residents as we continning master planned community. ue to expand our presence in the thriving The townhomes mark Lennar South Hillsborough County area.”

Homes’ first entrance in Waterset.

Waterset, located in Apollo Beach, is Lennar will offer three versatile home owned in a joint venture partnership plans with the option of three or four bedbetween NORTH AMERICA SEKISUI rooms. Townhomes will provide 1,756 – HOUSE, LLC (NASH), the U.S. business 2,185-sq. ft. of living space. All will feature unit and full subsidiary of SEKISUI a two-car garage. The townhomes will be HOUSE, LTD., Japan’s largest homepriced starting in the $180’s. builder and leading diversified developer, “The Lennar townhomes will be an and Newland Real Estate Group, LLC, outstanding complement to the Waterset whose development business, Newland community, appealing to a wide range of Communities, is the master developer of home shoppers who are looking for a low the community. Waterset is one of more maintenance home, from first time home- than 30 communities the NASH-Newland buyers to empty-nesters,” said Pam partnership owns together in 11 states Parisi, vice president of marketing for across the United States.

Newland Communities. “They are also Waterset features a variety of ameniwithin walking distance to The Lakeside ties that include a community pool, fitness amenity, which features a children’s center, Fit Trail and Greenway. The inforsplash park, playgrounds, outdoor fitness mation center is in The Landing Club & stations, a barbecue area, the community Café and is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 dog park, and the Rock n’ Roll Bowl, p.m., and on Sunday 12 Noon-6 p.m., where our fall concerts and other commu- along with 14 model homes priced from nity events are held.” $180,000s to over $500,000. Call 235A model home is currently under con- 0154 or visit www.watersetfl.com.

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Area YMCAs Offer Free Meals, Swim Lessons This Summer

By Kathy L. Collins

Area YMCAs are offering a free summer food program to any child through the age of 18, along with a free drowning prevention program.

This summer, YMCAs in the greater Brandon and SouthShore areas have partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools to offer a free summer food program to any child through the age of 18. The Summer Food Program is available from Monday, June 13 through Friday, August 5. Meal times vary at each Y, so visit www.tampaymca.org/programs/camp/summer for more information.

While children need programs during the summer to keep them active and prevent them from falling behind in school, children cannot focus when they are hungry. Children who rely on free or reduced lunches during the school year are at risk of going hungry when school is not in session. In partnership with Hillsborough County Public Schools, the Y’s Summer Food Program helps fill the gap for many children who rely on low cost lunches during the school year. Last summer, the Y’s program served more than 135,000 meals and 200,000 snacks. According to Lalita Llerena,

communications director for the Tampa Area YMCAs, “We have provided free summer meals to our campers and community children for years, but this is the first year that the Y has partnered with the school district to provide this program.”

In addition to the Summer Food Program, area YMCAs will also offer Go For Green drowning prevention program at no extra charge to campers this summer. The Y’s Go For Green program provides free swim lessons to Y summer campers who are unable to pass the swim test. They receive free swim lessons throughout the summer until they can pass the test and get a green wristband. The program is made possible due to support from the Tampa Bay Rays, United Way Suncoast and the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

“When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential, related to hunger, water safety, academics, safe spaces to play and health,” said Rob Gray, vice president of operations for the Family Y at Big Bend Road. “Through summer camp and other youth development programs, the Y helps youth achieve more, providing a safe place to learn, stay healthy and build friendships.”

For more information about these programs, visit www.tampaymca.org.

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Busciglio Smiles Awards Scholarships

Hair Stylist Ana Dalla Valle

Cemetery on Tuesday, June 28 at Square 1 Burgers & Bar, located at 2042 Badlands Dr. in Brandon or on Thursday, June 30 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s located at 13326 Lincoln Rd. in Riverview. These will be educational seminars on pre-planning final arrangements. For details, call 334-8000 as seating is limited.

Independent hair stylist Ana Dalla Each year Busciglio Valle has 35 years of experience in all Smiles has given $500 aspects of cutting, styling, and colorscholarships to students ing, and is well-versed from surrounding schools. with all the latest techThe applying students must niques and procehave an outstanding GPA, a dures. She is located at letter of recommendation the Lena Maxey Salon, from an advisor and write an located at 13210 Boyette essay. This year the topic Rd. in Riverview.

Airbrush Tanning was “student athletes, can She specializes in Now Offered at they really have it all?” The hilights, lo lights, and Day Spa DayDreams winners of this year’s scholspecial effects; root DayDreams is proud arships were David Wylie touch-up; color; cuts; to announce a new servfrom Strawberry Crest and Dr. Derek Busciglio stands with two local students, Emily Harrell perms; Keratin treatand David Wylie, who were both awarded $500 scholarships ments; Brazilian blowout; ice - customized airbrush Emily Harrell From from Busciglio Smiles.

Newsome High School. extensions; blow dry Independent Hair Stylist Ana Dalla tanning. Airbrush tanning Bonefish Grill Open For Lunch Valle is located at Lena Maxey is a safe and easy way Wylie will be attending the University of styling; up do's for wedSalon in Riverview.

Bonefish Grill Brandon is now open to achieve your perfect South Florida in the fall majoring in ding groups; and more for for lunch. The restaurant hours are 11 summer look. DayDreams airbrush tanMechanical Engineering. Harrell will be women, men and children. a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, ning is a fully customized experience attending the University of Florida in the Born in Uruguay and raised in Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. fall majoring in communications.

Argentina, she has had a passion for hair without booths and a wide variety of 9 p.m. and 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sunday. shades. In keeping with DayDream’s since in her teens. She was a salon Enjoy lunch menu items such as commitment to healthy skin care, the tanOrange Home Accessories Hosts owner and stylist from 1981 to 1997 in Blackened Baha Fish or Bang Bang ning solution is organic, all natural, veganChristmas In July Argentina and continued her passion to Shrimp Tacos with your choice of soup or friendly, and virtually odorless. It is made style here after her move to the U.S. in Orange Home Accessories, located salad, Lily’s Salmon, using only premium grade DHA so you 1997. Hours are flexible and by appointat 1046 Bloomingdale Maryland Style Lump can get all your glow without the guilt. ment. To schedule an appointment, call Ave. in Valrico, in the Crab Cakes and other Daydreams Day 443-935-1073. Visit Plaza Bella Shopping favorites. Brunch items Spa and Bath Shop www.anadallavalle.com.

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By Michelle Colesanti

Tutoring Club Awards Annual Jacob Fowler Scholarships

Perez to her new position as consumer lending manager last month. She will be primarily responsible for supervising the lending staff, providing timely sales production feedback, and administering consumer lending processes. Call 569-2000 or visit www.usffcu.org.

Kayla Gibbons and Rebecca Ross were awarded $500 each as this year’s winners of Tutoring Club’s Jacob Fowler Memorial Scholarship. The scholarships have been awarded each of the last five years in memory of Jacob Fowler.

He was a former instructor who passed away at a church camp from Bell New Event Space Shoals Baptist Church. The Brandon In Tutoring Club is located at The Event 4385 Lynx Paw Trail in Gallery is located at Valrico. Call 681-9900.

Tutoring Club Rebecca Ross (top) 524 Oakfield Dr. in and Kayla Gibbons (below) were the winners of Tutoring Club’s Brandon and offers Snatched Beauty Bar Jacob Fowler Memorial premium small event Scholarship.

Snatched Beauty Bar is space. The venue feaowned by Aesthetician KJ Lawrence. tures about 1400 sq. ft. of space, hardAlong with facials, she also specializes in wood floors and open ceilings with dimfull body waxing and eyelash extensions. mable LED lighting. There are 72 parking Lawrence is located at JC Suites at 3448 spaces on site and an additional 50 in Lithia Pinecrest Rd., Ste. 30 in Valrico. adjacent lots. Art openings, parties, and Call 858-2972, email any type of corporate event can be jketasha@hotmail.com hosted. Appointments are available or visit www.snatchedMonday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 beautybar.com. p.m. Call 245-3787 or email brandoneventgallery@gmail.com.

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NewSouth Window manufactures and installs high performance, energy efficient, replacement windows and Amy Perez was recently appointed as doors, made specifically to withstand consumer lending manager at USF Florida weather. NewSouth offers their Federal Credit Union. products factory direct and custom

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Mosaic’s Streamsong Offers Secluded Getaway Close To Home Nestled amongst the natural terrain of the seemingly untouched Central Florida wilds lies a surprise slice of award-winning golfer’s paradise nestled amongst 16,000 acres of reclaimed Mosaic property, called Streamsong.

The Resort, a new 216-room, resort and spa with world class accommodations and two of the top golf courses in the state, was also the host of the 2016 U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball tournament hosted by the USGA in May. Streamsong is described as a retreat that is the ultimate escape for relaxation, enrichment and rejuvenation and is developed by The Mosaic Company— the world’s leading producer and marketer of phosphate-based crop nutrients.

Recognized the world over as an innovator in its field, Mosaic embraces its mission of helping the world grow the food it needs.

With more than 280,000 acres under direct ownership, Mosaic is also one of Florida’s largest landowners, and has owned Streamsong’s 16,000 acres of land in Polk County for more than 50 years. In keeping with its commitment to land stewardship, Mosaic has reclaimed many of its former mining areas for public recreational or environmental uses.

Located in Central Florida, 90 minutes from Orlando, 60 minutes from Tampa, and just 40 minutes from the Brandon area, Streamsong Resort offers

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Located on 16,000 acres of land in Polk County, Streamsong Resort (left), built

by Mosaic offers a relaxing getaway with flairs of native Florida including leaf designs in the lobby (above), lakeside infinity pool (right), and many dina unique secluded ing options like Sotto Terra (right).

escape that does not include the usual crowds Floridians know all too well.

The minute guests enter the resort, senses are met by a specially-designed lemon-grass scent, unique to Streamsong Resort.

“By our very nature, we offer guests a completely different experience from any other resort in the state - and our guests love it,” said Marketing Manager, Jacqueline Bohmer de Garcia.

The resort was designed by Alfonso Architects, Inc. who was involved in designing Tampa International Airport, and is now working on the Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement in St. Petersburg that is expected to open in 2017. The golf courses were designed by

Design will unveil designs for Streamsong Black, the third golf course on the resort, in late 2017, which will be designed by Gil Hanse, architect who designed The Olympic Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Golf is a major attraction for many Streamsong guests. The resort can host small intimate groups and world-class tournaments, events, and outings with PGA-certified staff, and can handle up to 300 golfers.

According to Bohmer de Garcia, the resort also offers much for the non-golfer, including guided bass fishing excursions, sporting clays and archery, walking trails,

and the grotto style spa, AcquaPietra, which gives a higher level of relaxation.

The spa includes many different services like therapeutic water treatments with unique pool experiences and a relaxation water treatment and treatment rooms dedicated to personalized services like massages and facials. Services also include pedicures, manicures, and hair.

“The resort also features a lakeside infinity pool, hiking trail, and tennis courts as well as special seasonal dining events like bourbon pairing dinners,” said Bohmer de Garcia, “Non-golfers will not be bored at Streamsong.”

Businesses are offered space for meetings and the resort offers space for events ranging from business to wedding. The resort also offers beautiful and modern accommodations for guests that include suites and guestrooms in the Lodge and Clubhouse. Four dining options are offered at Restaurant Fifty-Nine, Sotto Terra, P2O5, and Fragmentary Blue, a top floor restaurant with resort overlook patio. All restaurants are overseen by Executive Chef Michael Ford with four other chefs to run each restaurant and add their own flair to different food items they serve.

“Guests know they can truly relax at Streamsong and that our team will go out of their way to make sure they get the most out of their time with us,” said Bohmer de Garcia.

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Elvis Tribute Artist To Entertain, Volunteer For Guardian Ad Litem & More

Brandon Masonic Lodge.

Jacob Newcomb of Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com Riverview High BarkAID’s 50 States Tour Comes To School was awarded a $4,000 general Salon Roxy scholarship. He maintains an unweighted For the fifth year, master stylist GPA of 4.0 and weighted GPA of 7.12.

Patrick Lomantini and Team will be kickNewcomb has been accepted to the ing off the BarkAID Lomantini National University of Florida and the University of Tour (50 States Tour) to raise funds for South Florida and plans to major in interanimal shelters and rescues across the national business with a minor in country. Lomantini’s ultimate road trip will Japanese language. be visiting each of the U.S. 50 States Brandon Hughes of Brandon High beginning on July 15 in Augusta, Maine School was awarded a $1,000 general and ending in Wichita, Kansas on scholarship. He maintains an unweighted October 20. Each day during the featured GPA of 3.9 and weighted GPA of 5.5. salon/school’s business hours, guests Hughes has been accepted to the can arrange an appointment for a special University of South Florida and haircut to help raise funds for U.S animal Hillsborough Community College and shelters. Lomantini and Team will be plans to major in computer science. The donating their time, resources and servic- lodge has been located at the current es during the 50 States tour while asking location at 203 Moon Ave. since 1924. for donations of $20 Visit www.branor more to help supdonlodge.org or port the cause. Salon call 689-4221.

Roxy, located at 3305 Lithia Pinecrest Brandon MS Rd., will be hosting Support Group this cause locally on Meets Sunday, August 7 The Brandon from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

MS Support Appointments can be Group meets the made by telephone fourth Monday of at 324-8817. Funds each month from will benefit Second Jacob Newcomb and Brandon Hughes were p.m. at the 7-9 Chance Boxer awarded scholarships from the Brandon Bloomingdale Rescue, Inc. and Masonic Lodge Number 114.

Regional Library, Second Chance located at 1906 Bloomingdale Ave. in Friends All Breed Rescue. Visit Valrico.

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Second Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event Beauty Pageant & Vendor Expo The Second Annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event Beauty Pageant & Vendor Expo will take place on Sunday, September 25 at The Boys and Girls Club of Brandon, located at 213 N. Knights Ave. Registration be take place from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with the pageant beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 6-11 years and kids 5 and under are free.

This event is open to contestants throughout Florida and is great for the beginner or pro. This event is a qualifier to the 2017 Miss Florida State finals in April 2017. Vendors are being sought.

Vendor tables will be available for $50.

Half of the proceeds will be donated to Sickle Cell Association of Hillsborough County (SCA). Raffle items are welcome too. All money collected from raffle donations will go to SCA. For more information or to donate, contact 407-1987, MisAshleeD@gmail.com or visit FloridaStatePageants.com or email floridastatepageants@gmail.com.

Brandon Masonic Lodge Awards Scholarship Awarded

Brandon Masonic Lodge Number 114, located at 203 Moon Ave. in Brandon, awarded scholarships to two deserving local students under the Iris and Hubert Allen Scholarship Trust managed by the Scholarship Committee of

Xi Theta Xi Of Beta Sigma Phi Update

The members of Xi Theta Xi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi had had a busy month as it nears the end of the sorority year.

President Danette Ferguson was honored as Woman of the Year and the new board for next year was installed. The new board includes President Danette Ferguson; Vice President Kate Berkowitz; Recording Secretary Linda Hiltz; Corresponding Secretary Tracy Sherwin and Treasurer Barbara Kanach. Chapter members collected canned food, baby formula and fresh fruit and vegetables and donated them to ECHO as the service project for the month.

Members enjoyed a Mother's Day Tea at Victorian Grace Tea Room as the social. The final get together before summer break will be a chapter birthday dinner at Cheddar's, where we will enjoy good food and good times. Contact dwray52@yahoo.com

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An informational session will be held for anyone interested in learning about the Guardian ad Litem program in Hillsborough County. It will take place on Thursday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Brandon Regional Library, located at 619 Vonderburg Dr.

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Tribute Artist Will Celebrate Elvis

Toastmasters Club installed a new slate of officers at its May meeting at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. Newly elected officers are: President Christopher Doherty; VP Education Barrington Williams; VP Membership Orlando Galvon; VP Public Relations Kassy Tyler; Treasurer Shiva Bedikarabail; Secretary Liliana Medina-Loaiciga, and SergeantAt-Arms Bennett Nugba. Anthony Yeoman, president of the South Shore Toastmasters Club, and a member of the Breckenridge club, formally installed the newly elected officers.

The club meets every second and fourth Friday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce located at 330 Pauls Dr. in Brandon. Visit 1399893.toastmastersclubs.org.

An Elvis Celebration will take place as award winning tribute artist, Ted Torres Martin, spends an evening entertaining with the music of the King of Local Resident Rock and Roll, Elvis Named Top Steak Presley. The event Master In will take place on Regional Friday, July 22 from Competition 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Winthrop Barn Brandon resident Derrick Theatre at 11349 Mormon, culinary Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview.

Elvis tribute artist Ted Torres Martin will enter- team member at Doors open at tain on Friday, July 22 at the Winthrop Barn. the LongHorn Steakhouse in 6:30 p.m. Water Brandon, was recently recognized as the and snacks will be available for $1. This regional winner of the company’s Steak event is open to the public. Advance tickMaster Series competition. This honor is ets cost $20 and will not be sold at the bestowed upon the top performing culidoor. For tickets, visit Campo Y at 3414 nary team members in the Culbreath Rd. or call at 684-1371. company. Visit Mormon at the Brandon LongHorn Steakhouse located at 11102 Breckenridge Toastmasters Elects Causeway Blvd. in Brandon.

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Connection

Story and Photos by Tamas Mondovics

Veterans Among Memorial Day Weekend Skydiving Championship Competitors

Lady Warriors Fast Pitch Travel Team Continue 2016 Season Success

The 2016 U.S. and four race to Parachute Association complete a (USPA) National series of formaParachuting tions while holdChampionship, which ing onto each took place over the other’s paraannual Memorial Day chutes,” Koreen weekend in Lake said, adding that Wales, saw a great in freefall style, turnout of aerial athindividuals perletes from around the form a series of state. loops and spins According to comwhile falling to petition spokesperson earth in excess and USPA Sports of 120 mph.

Promotion Director, “For classic Nancy Koreen, more Photo courtesy USPA accuracy, comA jumper lands during the 2016 U.S. than 50 of the nation’s petitors steer Parachute Association National Skydiving most advanced paraparachutes their Championships of Canopy Formation and chutists – including Style and Accuracy, held in Lake Wales over to land on a Memorial Day Weekend. members of the U.S. dime-sized tararmed forces – measured up their skills in get on the ground. Canopy Formation multiple events, held at the Florida and Style and Accuracy requires extreme Skydiving Center. precision as competitors attempt to land The non-stop action in Canopy on a dime-sized dot after falling 10,000 Formation and Style and Accuracy feet.” allowed athletes the opportunity to qualify In contrast, Koreen emphasized that for slots on the prestigious U.S. canopy piloting isn't what people really Parachute Team that will compete at the think of when they think about skydiving.

World Championships this September “Instead of slowing down, in canopy outside of Chicago. piloting, skydivers will attempt to gain The event came on the heels of speed as they descend and swoop the 2016 USPA National Skydiving through narrow slalom-like courses for Championships of Canopy Piloting held a hundreds of yards, just a few feet above month prior at Skydive City in Zephyrhills. the ground and or water at speeds reachCommenting on the difference ing 90-plus miles per hour,” she said. between the two events, Koreen drew USPA is a voluntary non-profit memattention to some of the misconceptions bership organization of individuals who of the extreme sport. enjoy and support the sport of skydiving.

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As the The team Riverview 10U improved their Lady Warriors fast USSSA travel seapitch travel softball son record to 41-4 team continues to and were ready to rack up a wide advance to comrange of tournapete in the 30 ment wins, it is team USSSA effectively becomBriana Cox ing one of the Memorial most outstanding Tournament during youth softball the end of May Riverview Warriors 10U Fast pitch softball teams in the holiday weekend team celebrate its recent USSSA one-day Border Wars tournament championship win in in West Palm region.

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USSSA titles “Super proud under its belt, the program has been of our Riverview Warriors this weekend posting a winning streak since last taking third place at the Briana Cox August, effectively turning the 2016 seaMemorial,” Hallock said. “Hats off to Gold son into a solid year of success.

Coast Hurricanes for winning the Texas To prove its commitment, dedication tiebreaker against us and making it to the and talent, the Lady Warriors team went Championship.”

5-0 to win the USSSA 1-day 10U Border The Lady Warriors are now eyeing to Wars tournament championship in Crystal compete at the NSA Florida State River.

Championships on June 18-19 at the “We have outscored our opponents Polk State College in Lakeland.

57-4 on 50 hits over the five game tourTo complete the season, the team is nament,” Hallock said. ultimately gearing up for the tourney of The numbers clearly match the girls the year, the USSSA World Series at skills as the team beat their state oppoESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in nents, including Gainesville Gold 6-0, Orlando, scheduled for July 16-23, which 3N2 Diamond Girlz of Longwood, 10-0, will welcome 33 teams, with the Warriors Inferno ’06 of Alachua, 15-1 and The ranking second.

Fusion from St. John’s 16-3, before “As far as preparation is concerned, advancing to the championship game. for us business is as usual,” Hallock said.

In the finals, the Warriors threw all You can follow the Riverview four pitchers, which combined for a no-hit- Warriors through their team Facebook ter and beat the 3N2 Diamond Girlz again page at 10-0 to win the tournament champiwww.facebook.com/05LadyWarriors/. onship.

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Photos and story by Tamas Mondavics

Free Voluntary PreKindergarten Program, Blake Student Wins Car & More fall and will then transfer to the University of South Florida where she plans to be a pre-med student.

Not missing school has paid off niceTo set up the contest, Superintendent ly for one local high school student this Jeff Eakins and school board members month during an annual event that took turns inspires high drawing stuschool seniors dents' names to faithfully and letting attend school. them select Blake High keys for their School senior chance to win Jennifer the new car.

Vasquez was Graduating the tenth stuseniors who dent out of 12 had perfect to choose a attendance the key and try to Blake High School senior Jennifer Vasquez proudly entire year unlock the car takes ownership of her brand new car that she won last received two door of a month during the 6th Annual New Car Giveaway for entries into the Attendance at Toyota Tampa Bay. Perfect brand new contest.

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Seniors who had perfect attendance for Minutes later—stunned when she one semester received one entry. heard the horn beep and the car door The event was the sixth year Toyota unlock—she became a proud owner of of Tampa Bay has sponsored the new the car, thanks to pulling the winning key giveaway for students in Hillsborough car in the New Car Giveaway for Perfect County Public Schools.

Attendance at Toyota of Tampa Bay. Vasquez was one of 160 students Local Students Harvest Unexpected who had perfect attendance in their senResults Of Space Science Experiment ior year of high school and who have The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which preregistered with their school for a blasted into space from the Kennedy chance to win the new car.

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T Marie’s Boutique: A Place For Parties, Philanthropy

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She said the store has hosted bridal and wedding parties, Sweet 16 and girls’ nights out.

“The private parties have been very popular,” she said.

Owner T Marie Benchley began offering private parties when customers started asking for them.

“I think women yearn for a time when shopping was more T Marie’s Fashion & Gifts Boutique is the perfect of a personal experience and it place to hold your next shopping party. could be leisurely enjoyed,” she When River Hills Country Club staff said. With marble floors, crystal chandemember Amy Flori was organizing a spe- liers and dressing rooms, the boutique cial event for women Clubhouse certainly reminds customers of a time Members and their guests, she looked no when shops spent as much time on the further than the upscale T Marie’s décor as it did on its merchandise.

Fashion & Gifts Boutique.

Benchley has also been busy offer“The ladies of the club are always ing her merchandise and services to looking for fun ladies’ nights out,” said many local charities. Most recently, Flori. “We selected T Marie's for its conBenchley has supported The Terry Curry venient location and the ability to combine Foundation by donating a one-of-a-kind socializing and shopping.”

Swarovski crystal embellished gold cockTwenty-five women enjoyed an tail bag and a $1,000 shopping spree. evening of hors d’oeuvres and drinks She has also supported the GFWC while shopping in the 2,600 sq. ft. bouBrandon Service League, Inc., Dress for tique for the season’s most sought-after Success, the Brandon Foundation and but affordable clothing and accessories. A local high schools. personal stylist was on hand to help “We’re a part of this community and I shoppers find clothing and jewelry to best feel like everyone needs to give back suit their individual tastes. Partygoers when they can,” Benchley said. received goody bags at the end of the T Marie’s Fashion & Gifts Boutique is evening. open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.– T Marie’s General Manager Lindsey 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 Noon–5 p.m. Visit Ress said the shopping parties are a fun www.onlineboutiques.us or call 530-0922.

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The Regent Offers Upscale Venue For Local Weddings, Events

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Intricately decorated petit fours, cake pops, cupcakes, ice cream, sorbet and other sweets are finding their way to the table at the reception.

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Floral prints are practically made for summer, and they’re a trend that’s goes hand in hand with weddings. Florals have been big in the fashion world at large for a few years, and brides are getting in on the trend, too.

If your theme is ultra-feminine, incorporating pretty pink roses and creams, a floral gown will be a perfect match — from an all-over print to flowery details such as cascading blooms made of lace and beadwork.

Florals also are suited to more colorful looks, such as a print with bright purple blooms. You’re limited only by the types and shades of flowers found in nature itself.

SHOWING SOME SKIN A trendy place to incorporate visual effect on a wedding gown is the back. Designers are using super-sleek low back lines, as well as illusion details that seem to float. Pearls draped across the back and intricate lace designs are popular aesthetics in bridal gowns.

Deep V necklines also are showing up on wedding gowns, as well as off-the-shoulder straps. Both make for seamless transitions to back line details.

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Boulevard Salon Celebrates Seven Years

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For Boulevard that desire to be in the Salon Owner Kathy people business was Hegenauer, who will always there,” she be celebrating the said. “It’s in my blood.” salon’s seventh The salon is celeanniversary this brating its seventh month, the journey to anniversary this year. her life’s calling was She credits Boulevard not a straight path but Salon’s success to a winding road. her well-trained staff Hegenauer had of stylists, nail technidreams of becoming cians, massage theraan attorney or interior pists and aesthetidesigner, but fate intercians, as well as her fered with her best laid loyal clients. plans and forever Tampa resident Boulevard Salon Owner Kathy changed her destiny Kimberly Rivard is a Henegauer massages client Simone Kazbour’s hands during a manicure. loyal client of more when at 19, her mother introduced her to a pregnant friend, a than 20 years. Hegenauer and her staff nail technician in a South Tampa salon. take care of her needs from head to toe.

She was searching for a trustworthy “When you know what services are replacement while she was on maternity provided and are always satisfied with the leave and Hegenauer fit the bill. results, you become loyal,” she said.

When she returned from maternity “They’re almost like family.” leave, Hegenauer moved to Brandon and This family knows its business. continued as a nail technician until, at age Hegenauer said it’s important to be on the 27, she opened her first salon. cutting edge of current trends. A popular “I thought the worst thing that could addition to her offered services is happen is I could fail,” said Hegenauer.

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Beltone Offers Latest In Hearing Technology At Affordable Prices

By Libby Hopkins

Henry Ford once said, aid in the 1990s and in “Coming together is a 2011,” Wheeler said. beginning; keeping together “Beltone introduced the first is progress; working togethwirelessly streaming hearer is success.” Karen ing aid and introduced the Wheeler and Amy Doyle first of its kind hearing aid can relate to Ford’s statewith streaming capabilities ment because they have from any iPhone, iPad or been working together their iPod touch device in 2014.” whole lives. They are sisters Beltone offers the most and owners of Beltone cutting edge technology at Hearing Aid Centers of reasonable prices in addiTampa Bay. tion to the largest national “We are sisters and network of locations and the have been working as a highest level of customer Karen Wheeler is board certiteam our whole lives,” service in the industry. fied in Hearing Instrument Sciences. She and her sister Wheeler said. “We have Since Beltone is a Amy Doyle are the owners of locally owned family busibeen serving the hearing Beltone Hearing Aid Centers of impaired in Tampa Bay for ness, keeping things local Tampa Bay. over 25 years.” is important to Wheeler The sisters have a close-knit family and Doyle. with good old-fashioned values.

“Amy and I grew up in Tampa Bay “We currently have seven family and we are raising our families here,” members at Beltone so it’s no surprise Wheeler said. “Honoring our community that our family functions usually entail the through caring for our hearing impaired glamorous discussions about hearing friends and neighbors is always in the aids and how to best serve our patients,” forefront of our minds.”

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Walk This Way VBS, Rummage Sale, Awake America & More Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com

National Anthem Performed By BSBC Worship Choir At Rays Game The Bell Shoals Baptist Church Worship Choir was invited to sing the National Anthem at the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees game in May. It was Moving Forward with Dr. Stephen Rummage Day at the Trop. At 3:50 p.m., members of the Bell Shoals Adult Worship Choir stepped onto center field and performed a four-part harmony of our country’s National Anthem. The Worship Choir is under the direction of Music and Worship Pastor Jason Millsaps.

This is the second time that the Tampa Bay Rays organization has invited Bell Shoals to lead the teams and fans in the National Anthem.

service. In addition to leading churches across the country in Worship Weekends, Stone is the president of Discover Worship, an online church music resource service. Contact 6894229 ext. 266 or visit www.bellshoals.com.

Bell Shoals Worship Choir ready to enter the Rays field to sing our National Anthem.

Walk This Way VBS At New Hope United Methodist Church

Get ready for your kids to take on the greatest adventure of all time at Walk This Way Vacation Bible School. Join New Hope United Methodist Church July 11-15, from 9 a.m.-12 Noon to learn how to Awake America listen to God, talk to God, Independence and share our faith. The will weekend will be a hit the road with Paul and ask great time to visit Bell the same questions he asked Shoals Baptist Church make some incredible and – Brandon Campus. discoveries along the way.

The worship choir and Grab your gear, check your orchestra will present a GPS and get ready to Walk free event, Awake Way. Spaces are limitThis America, on July 3 at Bell Shoals Baptist Church weled, so register today. VBS is comes special guest, song11 a.m. Only one writer and recording artist Regi open to all children 3-yearsservice will be offered Stone during free event Awake old (by September 1, 2015) that morning as the America. through those who completchurch comes together ed sixth grade by summer 2016. Camp as one to celebrate our nation, our indebegins at 9 a.m. and the children are pendence and freedom through worship ready to be picked up at 12 Noon each and prayer. Awake America will feature day.

Pre-registration for VBS is strongly special guest musician Regi Stone. encouraged.

Vacation Bible School at Stone is a worship leader, award winning New Hope United Methodist Church songwriter and recording artist based in draws about 500 children and 150 adult Nashville. He will join the Bell Shoals volunteers each summer.

Registration Worship Choir and Orchestra during the

forms are available at www.findnewhope.com. New Hope United Methodist Church is located just north of S.R. 60 (Brandon Blvd.), at 121 N. Knights Ave., between Kings and Parsons. Call 689-4161 or visit www.findnewhope.com.

products, and other helpful information. July’s meeting will feature an inspirational story from a man who lives with vision loss and works a full time job. For more information or to request rides (on a first come first served basis), call 685-8407.

Rummage Sale At New Hope United Methodist Church

ECHO Receives $8,000 Grant From Dollar General Literacy Foundation

New Hope United Methodist Church is having a Rummage Sale on Saturday, June 25 at the Boys and Girls Club located at 213 N. Knights Ave. All proceeds benefit the New Hope Kidz and Fusion Student Ministries. Call 689-4161, email mandy@brandonchurch.com or visit www.findnewhope.com or www.brandonyouth.com.

VIP Club To Meet At The Palms

Those suffering with sight problems are invited to a new group, The VIP Club (Visually Impaired People). The club will meet Tuesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at The Palms Church located at 207 New Hope Rd. in Brandon. This is a free outreach program and families, caregivers and drivers are also encouraged to attend.

Monthly group meetings are held for encouragement, and include time to share about coping skills, new vision

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded ECHO an $8,000 grant to support adult literacy.

ECHO’s free GED classes are offered to adults 18 and up. The classes allow students to work at their own pace and their own level while receiving individual attention. Helping clients reach selfsufficiency is a top priority at ECHO, and receiving their GED starts them down that path. ECHO has had great success recently. It graduated a student who was able to receive a job a month later. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is proud to support initiatives that help others improve their lives through literacy and education. Since its inception in 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $120 million in grants to nonprofit organizations, helping over 7.3 million individuals take their first steps toward literacy.

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Free Mini Golf For Kids, Host An Exchange Student & More…

Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com

Host A French Exchange Student

Having an exchange student from France for two and a half weeks is something most of us have dreamed of or seen on TV. You and your family can experience the exchange student’s fantasy first hand while participating in the Exchange Cultural International Program. Students usually arrive during July each year.

Twice a week trips are planned to include theme parks, shopping, beaches and picnics. Most of all, they have the chance to learn some of our culture, improve on their English and making lasting friendships with you and your family.

All students come with their own monies and trips already paid for, hosts simply provide them with a bed to sleep on and involve them in family activities. Each family has $150 that the student puts toward family events as well.

Contact 449-3308 or ecitampa@ hotmail.com if you can host or would like more information.

TBAY Helped Raise Over $50,000 At Swim Across America Event

TBAY recently raised over $50,000 for cancer research with the Swim Across America event that took place in May. Many of the TBAY swimmers from

the River Hills pool participated, completing the mile long swim.

Zane Richardson of TBAY Brandon was the first to finish the mile swim off Clearwater Beach. It was a great event with special guest, Olympian Brooke Bennett.

Free Golf Or Mini-Golf For Kids This Summer

Ace Golf is offering a free summer golf practice program for kids age 5 to 15. Every day from June 1 through the end of August, kids can sign up to receive a free small bucket of range balls each

or the other for the whole summer. Each time the child redeems their free bucket or mini-golf, they will get a stamp on their card noting the redemption. An adult must accompany them. No purchase is necessary for the golf range, but an adult must purchase and play mini-golf with the kid’s free round. Kids should bring a golf club with them or may rent one. In addition to the Kids Free Bucket or Mini-Golf program, kids may also play golf for free when accompanied by a paying parent at all Ace Golf Courses (18-hole golf courses) after 12 Noon every day through the end of October. Ace Golf Ranges are located at 820 S. Kings Ave. in Brandon

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Girls’ Summer Lacrosse. The focus is the development of skill in a less competitive setting which is suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced player to refine their skills in practices and scrimmages.

Camp Coyotes dates are June 28, 29 and 30 from 9-11:30 a.m. for elementary ages and 12 Noon-3 p.m. for middle school ages. Skillz and Drillz will be held July 11, 14 and 18 from 5-6 p.m. for elementary ages and 6-7:30 p.m. for middles school ages. Call 910-619-1304 or visit fishhawkcoyotes.usl.la/ for more information or to register.

MOSI Fights Summer Learning Loss As Summer Science Camps Begin

Tampa Bay’s most fun and exciting STEM and STEAM camps begin at the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) on Monday, June 13. Registration is open now at MOSI.org and will remain open throughout the summer.

More than 100 MOSI Summer Science Camp sessions are offered from June 13 through August 12 at the Museum of Science & Industry’s campus at 4801 E. Fowler Ave. in Tampa. Multiple week and multiple child discounts are available, as are a limited number of need-based scholarships. Call 987-6000 or visit MOSI.org.

Members of TBAY Brandon team recently helped raise $50,000 for cancer research.

day for the whole summer or a free round of mini-golf each day. Kids hit the balls on the Ace Practice Ranges and the minigolf choice is available at Ace Golf in both Brandon and Riverview. Children may sign up for free at any of five Ace Golf locations in Brandon, Riverview, Tampa and Tarpon Springs. Each child receives a daily stamp card for one free small bucket each day or for one free round of mini-golf each day. The choice is for one

(651-4653) and at 12910 Boyette Rd. in Riverview (672-7750). Both are open daily until 10 p.m. The facilities feature 18-acre golf practice ranges, miniature golf, and batting cages. Visit acegolf.com.

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Save the date for Christmas In July at The Regent, Tampa Bay's Premier Event Venue. VIP Open House is to be held Thursday, July 21 from 6-8:30 p.m.

Meet preferred vendors and enjoy food and beer and wine. Bring an unwrapped toy for the ToysTots. RSVP by Sunday, July 10 at info@experiencetheregent. com. The Regent is located at 6437 Watson Rd. in Riverview. Call 571-2494 or visit www.ExperienceTheRegent.com.

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With Arts & Entertainment Editor Kathy L. Collins

Brandon Artist Creates Glass Sculptures Timothy Hoffmeister “Glass is the oppoof Brandon is a fantastic site of ice in every possible way. But after many glass sculpture artist. years of creating ice Hoffmeister uses his sculptures, I got to the many years of experipoint where I could not ence as an executive work on 300 pound chef to create his glass sculptures any more,” artwork. said Hoffmeister. “Glass “For the first 15 glistens like ice glistens years of my career, I in the light. Glass has was an executive chef also given me the for many companies. Ice sculpture was a big part Tim Hoffmeister’s passion wowed opportunity to work with attendees at this year’s Winthrop of my career. I have cre- Art Festival with his portable glass more colors than in the rainbow.” ated close to 1,000 studio.

Hoffmeister particisculptures in my career. pated in the Winthrop Art Festival this I have had the privilege to compete in ice past March. He was a huge hit with his art competitions sponsored by the portable studio making his creations right American Culinary Federation, the on the festival grounds. “We created the National Ice Carving Association and the portable studio through a collaboration Florida Restaurant Association. I scored between an idea I had, the welding skills two silver medals and six bronze of my son and fine people at Brandon medals,” explained Hoffmeister.

Glass and Mirror,” said Hoffmeister.

Now, Hoffmeister creates glass Hoffmeister became interested in sculptures. “I use borosilicate glass rods glass about two years ago. He took a made in America. Using a torch, with a mixture of propane gas and oxygen, I can course at Zen Glass in St. Petersburg and a passion was ignited. While this is create enough heat (3,500 degrees) to not Hoffmeister’s full time job (he works turn glass into liquid form and manipulate as a food production specialist), he is a it into what I think the glass wants to be. devoted artist.

Sometimes it is a bird, sometimes a You can get one of Hoffmeister’s flower, and sometimes it is even a crab. inspired creations by contacting him at Whatever it is that day always seems to 892-9758 or via email at put a smile on someone’s face,” said meisterglass@gmail.com.

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The Creative Artist Gallery is different from other galleries. Martin does not require that artists have experience or work in the gallery. Artists can submit one to three pieces for shows, or they can become a gallery member, or they can rent space. This arrangement allows emerging artists or young artists the opportunity to get their work shown in a gallery. All work shown in the gallery can be purchased directly from the Vanessa Martin opened the Creative Artist artists.

Gallery in April.

Martin also wants to open her space to students. She plans to get with The Creative Artist Gallery, located at area schools and hold student shows.

933 E. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon, is the area's newest art gallery. Vanessa Martin, Martin also plans to get in touch with the Veterans Administration and hopefully a photographer, opened the space in April. Martin wanted a space dedicated to have a show featuring the artwork of veterans in art therapy. new artists in the community; a space Margaret Conte, a sculpture artist where they can show their work, sell and from Brandon, is a member of the network with other artists.

Creative Artist Gallery. "It is good to have Martin said, "When I moved to the a gallery in Brandon. I just love it,” Conte area, I was looking for galleries. All of said. "Vanessa put so much thought into them wanted only artists who are experithe space." enced or require them to work in the The Creative Artist Gallery is open gallery, so I decided to open up my own Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. On and make it accessible to other artists."

Saturday, the gallery is open from 10 The 1,250 sq. ft. place is bright and invita.m.-4 p.m. On Opening Nights, the ing.

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Thanks to generous support from USAA, active-duty members of the United Hillsborough County’s Emergency States military and their families will be Management Program Ranks Among able to visit Tampa’s Museum of Science Best In U.S. & Industry (MOSI) for free all The independent Emergency summer. Current service Management members with ID and up Accreditation Program to five family members (EMAP) has announced will be able to explore that Hillsborough County’s MOSI’s more than 450 emergency management hands-on permanent program has achieved full exhibits for free through accreditation. The desigthe end of Labor Day nation, the highest weekend on Monday, achievement in the emerSeptember 5. Military gency preparedness members do not need to industry, is made even be present for their famimore notable in that the lies to visit MOSI; the free County received a perfect admission program is score at the end of the Local attorney, Emma Hemness, available to any bearer year-long assessment uses her new recognition to of a DD Form 1173 ID advocate for senior citizens. process. The review card (dependent ID), a included 64 standards, Geneva Convention common access and evaluated compliance with requirecard (CAC), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID ments in 16 areas, including planning; card, which includes active duty U.S. mili- resource management, training, commutary – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, nications and warning, and administraCoast Guard, as well as members of the tion. The assessors singled out several

elements as model practices to be shared tains her elder law firm in Brandon, with other emergency management proFlorida, where she practices with her husgrams nationband, wide. These Attorney include a proGerald gram through Hemness, which county handling employees are elder law pre-assigned to and estate roles in which planning they would help matters residents during including disaster recovelder ery, and formal Four Hundred and Fifty-One mattresses were recently exploitaplans for how the donated by Ashley HomeStore to non-profit organizations. tion and contested county would continue to provide services if major facili- guardianship. ties aren’t operable. Visit Ashley HomeStore Donates Over 450 HillsboroughCounty.org/Emergency.

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Last week, Ashley HomeStore donated and delivered 451 mattresses to three non-profit organizations that serve children in foster care and families transitioning from homelessness. As a result of a recent Buy One, Get One Ashley HomeStore mattress promotion, those in need can now get a better night’s sleep.

For every mattress purchased between February 23 and March 7, Ashley HomeStore donated a bed to The Children’s Home, Metropolitan Ministries, or Devereux non-profit organizations.

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