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Riverview 14 Shopping And Entertainment Riverview Wounded Veteran Gets Center On Schedule For Fall Opening Hero’s Welcome, Free New Home By Tamas Mondovics

By Tamas Mondovics

Injured USMC Corporal Anthony Trzeciak (center) and his family are joined by local representatives of Building Homes For Heroes during a recent ceremony where he was honored for his service and sacrifice to his country by being presented with a brand new mortgage-free home in Riverview.

Heroes made sure that the entire house is built to help the wheelchair-bound vet in every way possible, including maneuvering in and around his new home. Special features include no step at the front door, lowered counter tops and pull-out cabinets in the kitchen and throughout the house, not to mention one of the best features; the handicap-accessible bathroom with a 5 ft. radius allowing him to wheel around with ease. Anthony enlisted in the military in 2008 in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, and served through January of 2012. On July 1, 2011, Anthony’s vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan, injuring his back and head. Afterward, he contracted an infection and was paralyzed from the waist

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Corporal Anthony Trzeciak received a one of a kind welcome home ceremony last month that included a special gift fitting for an injured U.S. military veteran. Nearly 200 supporters and representatives of Building Homes for Heroes (BHH), a national nonprofit organization that builds modified homes and gifts them to wounded veterans and their families, gathered to honor Trzeciak, his wife, Tara, and their two children with a brand new mortgage-free home. Built by William Ryan Homes in the Enclave at South Fork community in Riverview, the new four bedroom, 2,600 sq. ft. house includes amenities like a screened-in pool overlooking a lake in the back. The pool will come in handy for Anthony as he continues to perform his water therapy, and Building Homes for

Construction of the Riverview 14 Shopping and Entertainment Center, one of eastern Hillsborough County’s newest installments located between the Gibsonton Walmart Supercenter and Interstate 75, is now showing clear signs of progress and is as scheduled with plans to open this fall. According to Strathmore Development Company Vice President Terry Benton, the communiHillsborough County Commissioner Stacy ty’s interest in the project, which began White, District 4, speaks to residents during the groundbreaking ceremony of Riverview with an official groundbreaking ceremo14 Shopping and Entertainment Center, ny earlier this year, has been consistent earlier this year. and positive. are all on the list of tenants to occupy the “Interest in our Riverview 14 theater plaza, while three additional lots are now project next to the Walmart Supercenter under contract with a buyer that is planhas been terrific after breaking ground ning three small-shop buildings fronting only five short months ago,” Benton said. New East Bay Road. Benton said con“With about one-third of the onsite improvements finished and the 14 screen struction will start soon on widening New East Bay Road and soon will be cutting in movie theater walls up, we are getting the two new private roads into the center. calls nearly every day from national, Visit www.strathmore.com. regional and local tenants interested in this I-75 interchange development.” The 30-acre entertainment, retail and restaurant development, will be anchored In This Issue by Riverview 14 GDX, a state of the art 14-screen movie theater, operated by Goodrich Quality Theaters based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. FREE SWIM LESSONS............................PG 8 The theater will feature “GDX” (Giant Digital eXperience), the company’s cutCAREER JOB FAIR...............................PG 12 ting-edge large format auditorium, with a HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS............PG 22 giant 80-foot-wide screen allowing floorto-ceiling viewing. CHALKLINES.........................................PG 28 The screens will range in size from FISH TALES.........................................PG 32 40-ft. to more than 70-ft. wide in a nearly 70,000 sq.-ft. upscale building. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT...................PG 41 Benton confirmed that counting the 14-screen multiplex, five of the 12 lots SPORTS CONNECTION.................PGS 42‐43 have now been sold or are under conREAD MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE tract. www.ospreyobserver.com Zaxby’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, BaskinRobbins, Little Caesars and a T-Mobile

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Pepin Academies Purchases Building, Plans Move

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By Bonnie Mentel

through eighth grade students at the temporary Riverview campus at 10530 Lake St. Charles Blvd. during construction and move during the winter break. “The new campus has space that is already built that can accommodate a number of our students. The other portion of the building Pepin’s New Campus, located at 9304 Camden Field in will need major modifications Riverview, has capacity to hold 325 students and still has that will include building out some openings for next year. additional classrooms, On Tuesday, June 7, Pepin offices and several shared student Academies will meet for a zoning hearing spaces. These modifications require perto discuss the building they are purchasmits from local government entities before ing in Riverview. Once that has been major construction can take place,” Butz approved by the Board of County said in an email update. Commissioners, Pepin will be able to The campus will also have a library, move forward with the public bond financ- an indoor space for physical education, ing to buy the building and finance the and an outdoor play area, which are construction of the classrooms. spaces that they do not have now. “Pepin Academies is a public, charter “It’s going to be a very exciting fall school that serves kids with learning and with a lot going on. Once we get everylearning-related disabilities. It’s been one into the new building I think everyone around since 1999. It’s a school that real- will be very happy; the students and the ly allows kids to come and be a part of parents. We’ll have a lot of room, we’ll something special and participate in activ- have computer labs, a sensory lab, all of ities that they likely would not have had those things that are part of a Pepin the opportunity to participate in if they experience that the students in the were in a large, typical campus,” said Tampa campus have had for a number of Principal, Dr. Craig Butz. years. We’ll have the ability to have a Butz said that Pepin Academies room set up for the occupational therapist allows kids to experience school just as to work with kids on their sensory needs,” any other student could, whether that Butz said. means playing on sports teams, being on The new campus is located at 9304 school government, or in honor society. Camden Field in Riverview. It will have “Our kids have that opportunity the capacity to hold 325 students; the because of Pepin Academies,” he said. temporary campus holds 300 students. The new building is 16,000 sq. ft. and There are still some openings for next will house next year’s ninth and tenth year. Call 677-6700 or complete an appligrades. The plans are to keep the third cation at pepinacademies.com.

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New Senior Living Community Breaks Ground Near River Springs Plaza

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develops several different types of senior living communities throughout the Southeast. An investment group headed by Robert D. Gries, Jr., founder and managing director of Gries Investment Funds is an equity partner in the project. RLA, Inc. will oversee management of the community once Twin A groundbreaking was recently held for Twin Creeks Creeks is complete. Senior Living in the River Springs Plaza near FishHawk. “Our philosophy in retireTwin Creeks Senior Living broke ment living is to ensure that our residents ground recently at the rear of the River not just thrive in their new home,” said Springs Plaza at the corner of FishHawk David Ammons, president of RLA, Inc. Blvd. and Boyette Rd. and is expected to “We want to help each resident truly open in early spring of 2017. enjoy this next chapter in their life.” The two-story building will include 80 “This community will definitely supassisted living and memory care apartport Twin Creeks and the community will ments in addition to generous common be a welcome place for the residents of area spaces and outdoor living areas for Riverview and many of the surrounding residents. communities,” said Tanya Doran, Greater Builders, architects, community mem- Riverview Chamber of Commerce execubers and the finance team gathered to tive director. mark the occasion. When completed, Twin Creeks will “It is not every day that a new comprovide a variety of dining options for resimunity like Twin Creeks begins construcdents, various gathering spaces for activition,” said David Ammons, founder and ties and events, and a spacious library partner of Enriched Community with a fireplace. Residents also will enjoy Development, LLC. “We are honored to exercise areas and beautifully landmark this occasion and grateful to the scaped outdoor spaces. Home choices partners and friends that joined us today.” will include companion suites, studios, Enriched Community Development, and one-bedroom apartments. LLC, a Tampa-based developer of senior Construction is expected to be comliving communities, closed on the conpleted in 11 months. Beverly-Grant, Inc., struction financing in March. ECD is a an award winning design-build firm that partnership between local senior living specializes in health care construction, is developer, Tom Dentinger, and North the general contractor. Call 919-783-0735 Carolina-based Retirement Living ext. 5 or email morgan@rlainc.com. Associates, Inc. RLA, Inc. manages and

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By Tamas Mondovics

Detectives Arrest Juvenile Burglars, Knife Wielding Electrician, Search For Lawn Equipment Theft Suspect vehicle, valued over $10,000,” said HCSO Public Information Officer, Larry Hillsborough County Sheriff detecMcKinnon. tives arrested a pair of teens last month McKinnon added that interviews they say were involved in a string of incidents from auto theft to armed burglary of were conducted with the two teens who admitted to additional auto thefts, residena residence and businesses. According to detectives, the two juve- tial burglaries, and the burglary of conveyances. The teens were charged with niles, Zachary Cole Heatherly, 16, of grand theft auto, armed burglary of a resiApollo Beach, and Andrew James dence, grand theft ($10KFeldman, 14, of 20K), resisting arrest without Riverview, were spotted violence, possession of a by a deputy late last firearm and carrying a conmonth in a stolen cealed weapon. Additional Mitsubishi Mirage in a charges are pending. parking lot near U.S. Hwy. 301 and Electrician Arrested After Riverview Drive. Attacking Woman In Her Deputies conOwn Home verged upon the car Last month’s attack on a and apprehended 44-year-old woman by a local Feldman, while electrician stirred neighbors Heatherly fled on foot, and the community, including but was captured a few Adam Silva Millan, 51 of minutes later. Ruskin, was arrested after he detectives and deputies who responded to the call. Upon arrest, the attacked a 44-year-old woman with a knife, while he Adam Silva Millan, 51 of teens were found in was working in her home. Ruskin, was invited into his possession of stolen victim’s home to do some elecproperty from a nearby residential burglary. Deputies also located trical work. After a short time, Millan left the residence, but advised the homeownadditional stolen property inside the vehier that he would need to return to fix an cle, which they said were reported stolen item he had broken. Upon his return, in Clearwater. Millan directed the victim to go to the The stolen property included a comgarage and flip a switch in the electrical puter, credit cards, watches, a flashlight, panel. When she reached the panel, gloves, jewelry, and a firearm. Millan, armed with a knife, attacked her “The total value of the recovered from behind. stolen property not including the stolen

Teens Arrested In String Of Burglaries

HCSO said that the victim struggled and Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay are with her attacker on the ground, screamoffering a reward of up to $3,000 for inforing for help, while Millan held her down mation that leads to the identification and and began tearing at her undergarments arrest of suspects involved in stealing a and shorts. 15-ft. enclosed lawn utility trailer, which Millan attempted to put electrical tape contained more than $6,000 worth of over the victim's mouth and he lost his lawn equipment. grip on the knife and dropped it, at which Detectives said that the theft point he began striking the victim about occurred on Wednesday, May 25, at her face with his hands several times, approximately 5 a.m., when two suspects deputies said. with bolt cutters in hand forced entry Things could have gotten worse, through the front access gate into the were it not for Store Right Self two witnesses Storage, located nearby, who at 3648 Highway heard the 41 S. in Ruskin. struggle and The trailer came to the with FL tag victim's aid, #EWIQ52 has effectively 4th Seed Lawn interrupting Care and the attack. Maintenance Millan gave painted on each up the attack side. and left the The susCrime stoppers is offering a reward for information that scene in his would lead to the arrest of the suspects involved with pects also the stealing of this 15-ft. enclosed lawn utility trailer, forced entry into gray, Toyota which contained more than $6,000 of lawn equipment. three enclosed Corolla. While the victim sustained multiple utility trailers within the property and injuries to her face, including a broken removed unknown items before they fled nose and a laceration on her knee, she the scene, possibly in a blue Ford F150 was able to identify her attacker as the or F250 long-wheel base pickup truck. person who had been to her home three Both suspects are described by weeks prior to provide a job estimate. detectives as white or hispanic male, Detectives obtained a warrant for were wearing ski mask and black gloves. Millan and he was arrested at his resiAnyone with any information regarddence, 2204 Unity Village Dr. in Ruskin. ing the identity of the suspect and who Millan is now charged with burglary with a wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800battery upon a person, attempted sexual 873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously battery (with a deadly weapon) aggravatonline at www.crimestopperstb.com or ed battery (with permanent disfiguresend a mobile tip using the P3 Tips ment/great bodily harm). Mobile application, which is a free downSuspects Steal Lawn Trailer, $6,000 load for iPhones and Droids. Crime Worth Of Lawn Equipment Stoppers must be contacted first in order to be eligible for a cash reward. Hillsborough County Sheriff deputies

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Ready, Set, Read: Riverview Girl Scout

By Ashlyn Gagnard

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Patriotic Concert Presented by Eastern Hillsborough Community Band At Kings Point

The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band will perform patriotic music at a concert in Kings Point on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

The Eastern Hillsborough Community Band (EHCB) will perform a patriotic concert on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m. in the Kings Point Veterans Theater, located at 1900 Clubhouse Dr. in Sun City Center. The yearly patriotic concert series is the band’s most popular series and attracts large crowds. The group performs marches and patriotic music during the performance, and veterans from all services will be recognized. Almost a full quarter of the band is comprised of veterans. This year, EHCB will perform music by Aaron Copland and John Philip Sousa. Each reserved seat is $9. The admission charge includes the concert, one chocolate éclair and coffee service. Tickets can be purchased in advance in the King’s Point Box Office in the North Clubhouse at 1900 Clubhouse Dr. from

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Tickets will be sold at the door the night of the performance starting at 6:15 p.m. Individuals who are not residents of Kings Point who would like to purchase tickets in advance, tell the gate guard you are headed to the Box Office to purchase tickets when you enter Kings Point. EHCB is comprised of volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. The band, which formed seven years ago, performs throughout the Tampa Bay area. Ken Watts, principal conductor, is an accomplished musician with more than 40 years of experience as a conductor and performer. Anne Marie Dresser, an accomplished trombone player, is the band’s assistant conductor. For more information about the band, call 569-1771, email info@ehcb.org or visit www.ehcb.org. For more information about Kings Point, call 387-3481.

Ashlyn Gagnard, Tampa and their mission from Girl Scout Troop to provide homeless pregnant women and 33309, is a sixth grade mothers with young chilstudent in Riverview dren safe housing and who is currently workthe tools they need to ing on her Girl become self-sufficient Scout Silver Award and effective, responsiproject. She has written ble parents. For the last an article hoping to 12 years they have used bring awareness on the the Parents As Teachers importance of reading (PAT) program in their to every child, even in facility. PAT is a national infancy. best-practice, evidenceWho doesn’t love a based child-developgood book? Their stoment curriculum to ries can take us around increase parent knowlthe world and beyond edge of early child fantasy. Even better, development, improve books strengthen our vocabulary, develop Ashlyn Gagnard is working on her parenting practices, Girl Scout Silver Project and is trying provide early detection problem solving skills to bring awareness on the imporof developmental and provide endless tance of reading for every child. delays and health education. Books are issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, my passion and I believe all children and increase school readiness and should have access to them, which sadly school success. In working with the is still beyond the reach of some in our women at Alpha House I realized how community. important it is for all families to read with As a Girl Scout, I wanted to develop their children. Even using a cereal box at a project to educate the community on breakfast becomes a great way for young the importance of literacy for young children and help put books into the hands of children to identify letters or words. These early parenting skills will exponentially kids who had no access to literature at grow in their children’s development and home. According to the National Center potentially every generation it passes for Education, children’s early vocabulary down. skills are linked to their economic backBedtime stories are more than a ground. By age 3, there exists a 30 milgreat way to go to sleep; they are a family lion word gap between children from the tradition that provides so many benefits. wealthiest and poorest of families. By the So the next time your children ask you to time these children enter Kindergarten, tuck them into bed, why not bring along a 34 percent lack the basic language skills great story and brighten their lives in so needed to learn how to read. many ways? I partnered with Alpha House of

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Riverview Wounded Vet Receives New Home

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.

down. Adding more record-setting pain to the injury, he growth, and after also suffers from the gifting 28 homes in effects of post-traumat2015, Building ic stress disorder Homes for Heroes (PTSD). has its sights set Taking his turn to on gifting 36 say a few words to all homes in 2016, who came out to weltaking the total to come him to his new 100 by the end of home and neighborthe year, which hood, Anthony knew equals one home just what to say during every 10 days. the emotionally “It's our honor charged patriotic cereto support the men mony. and women who “Everyone says have loyally and that I am a hero, but courageously the real heroes are the served our counguys that did not come try,” Hallman said. back, and my buddies Also pleased Corporal Anthony Trzeciak enters his who are still serving,” new home built by William Ryan Homes to have a share in in Riverview. Anthony said. “I want to supporting injured thank everyone for their support.” veterans, William Ryan Homes Division Reflecting on the special day and President, Jeff Thorson, spoke about the what the organization as a whole has effort as well as pledged his continued been able to accomplish, Building Homes support when he said, “It’s been an honor For Heroes Tampa area Mission Leader, and a privilege to be part of this.” Kelly Hallman, spoke highly of the Thorson especially thanked the conTrzeciak family when she said, “These tractors and builders for their immediate veterans and their families are not looking and willing response to help. for a handout but a hand to help. These “You won’t believe the support we get are our heroes on a road to recovery and from our builders when they hear about who are looking to make their way it back these projects,” Thorson said. into civilian life. We are here to help them Following the ceremony, Anthony and make that happen.” his family expressed their hospitality to all The Trzeciak family is the third recipi- present by welcoming them to be the first ent of a new home by Building Homes for to visit their new home. Heroes in the Tampa Bay area. To learn more about the organization, Counting nine consecutive years of visit www.buildinghomesforheroes.org.

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Bay Area Chorale Seeks New Members, Area YMCAs Offer Free Meals, Welcomes All Who Love To Sing Swim Lessons This Summer By Kathy L. Collins 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.

Processional in Orlando and in two other concerts- an Annual Christmas Concert and on Broadway. Dates and times are not yet determined. According to Randy Magruder, Bass Section Individuals who love to sing should consider joining Bay Area Chorale, the area’s newest community chorale group. No experience Leader for the or specific skill is required. Bay Area The Bay Area Chorale, which started Chorale, “The group was started for sevin June 2015, is Tampa’s newest commu- eral reasons. First, there are very few nity chorale group. The Bay Area Chorale non-church affiliated choruses in this area is unique in that it accepts both experithat welcome adults. Second, we do not enced and amateur singers. According to hold auditions. We prefer to welcome Director Joe Mendolia, “The Bay Area everyone who has the desire to sing. Chorale provides an opportunity for Finally, we sang at Disney World in 2015, singers to make friends and beautiful and we hope to sing again this year.” music at the same time. Our motto is There are currently 30 singers in the ‘Let’s make music together.’ We believe group, but there is space for up to 125 that anyone who wants to sing should be singers. Magruder added, “The Bay Area able to do so regardless of experience Chorale was started to give amateur levels.” music enthusiasts a place to sing that is All singers must be 15 years or older educational, exciting and rewarding. We to join. Those who wish to get more infor- want everyone who enjoys singing to mation, register and pick up music, can have a place to do this regardless of their do so on Monday, June 6, 13, 20 and 27 experience or skill. We do teach people from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Catherine’s how to harmonize and some basic music Episcopal Church located at 502 Druid reading skills. We use professional Hills Rd. in Temple Terrace. The total cost rehearsal tracks to help people learn their to participate in Bay Area Chorale is $75 parts on their own, and then we work with ($25 is due at registration). them in small groups.” The Bay Area Chorale rehearses For more information on Bay Area once per month. Those who join not only Chorale, visit www.bayareachorale.org or get to sing and make friends, but they get call 551-2849. to participate in Disney’s Candlelight

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Local Youth Take Unique Approach To Leadership

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It is no secret that to help people and feel today’s youth feel presgood about a finished sure. Pressure to excel volunteer project.” in school, go to college, Hummel is thankget a job, etc. How they ful for the opportunities overcome those pres4-H has given her to sures is a true testaexplore possible colment to their character. lege paths and focus Take Allee Marie on life after high Bilancione, from school. “This year I Valrico, and Emily was able to tour the Hummel, from veterinary school at Riverview, as examthe University of ples. Florida,” said Hummel, Bilancione, 14, and a six-year veteran of 4Hummel, 17, credit H. “It was a hands-on their enrollment in 4-H, experience that the nation’s largest allowed me to explore youth organization, to my passion for a helping them overcome Emily Hummel from Riverview credits future career. I wouldenrollment in 4-H to helping them adversity and build conn’t have a chance to overcome adversity and build confi- do something like this fidence along the way. dence as leaders. The life skills taught if I wasn’t a 4-H through 4-H helped them learn to work member.” with others, overcome challenges and 4-H brings a community together to complete jobs once they started them. grow true leaders in today’s youth – helpBilancione and Hummel took advantage ing build confidence, teamwork, curiosity of the breadth of programs 4-H offers, and resilience. from science and agriculture to business “Our 4-H leaders are amazing,” and creative arts. added Hummel. “One of our club leaders Bilancione and Hummel have both went back to college and continued to spent hundreds of hours giving back to help us through this busy time in her life – the community. Bilancione’s volunteer she is a great role model for all of us.” work has ranged from helping out at Any child can grow with 4-H, an Riverview Horse Rescue to donating organization that has something for every blankets at the Shriner’s hospital. interest. But 4-H is always looking for Hummel has done a variety of work from adult volunteers and funding to help painting buildings to landscaping projects. expand their reach and empower young “4-H is really about helping others,” people through doing. To find out more said Hummel. “These volunteer projects about helping 4-H in your area, contact help us connect with our community and the Florida Cooperative Extension understand the needs of others. It’s nice Service or visit 4H.org.

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Barrington Middle School Student Advocates Against Vandalism

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Vandalism can lead to much more serious crimes and can also make a community seem like a bad place as well as damaging the earth around Graffiti defacing community property. the area. To add to this, spray paint has seriously damagWhat is Vandalism? ing chemicals that can have a deadly effect on plants and animals. As a result, Vandalism, most of us have seen it this could lead to an ugly appearance as and some have maybe even committed well as animals possibly dying off or formthe seemingly small crime. But what is it ing a mutation in that community. exactly? Vandalism is an action involving Thoughts from a Business Manager deliberate destruction of or damage to Local general manager Sherry public or private property. The term also Bachelor shared her thoughts on the subincludes criminal damage such as graffiti ject she knows way too much about. “I and defacement directed toward any personally think vandalism is a senseless property without permission from the crime. The simplest act of vandalism can owner. Talking to Local Authorities have a lasting effect on others. It’s very costly and time consuming to clean up.” When local law enforcement officer has had to clean up vandalism Bachelor Steve Billor was asked how he and his multiple times throughout her career. team combat the crime he said, “When The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty we are patrolling, we are obligated to look around the area for vandalism since it is a Vandalism can be a good thing as crime. Most of the vandalism we see is well. Graffiti can be consensual between gang related activity.” the artist and the property owner to draw customers into their business, although Effects on the Community and most of the time though it is being used to Environment deface the property and draw away cusWhen you see a piece of vandalism tomers. what is the first thing that comes to mind; Project Goal is it positive connotation or negative? Our goal for this is to try to decrease Most likely it is a negative opinion toward the affected community. A majority of peo- the amount of vandalism present in our ple who have seen graffiti think that it’s a community and possibly stop it all togethharmless thing, but in actuality it isn’t. er. Payton Madill is a student at Barrington Middle School and is working on an FCCLA National project, which is about advocating about choosing a community issue. The issue chosen was vandalism.

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Riverview Graduate Serves Aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville

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Petty Officer 2nd rine warfare; anti-surface Class Jadahiel Montilla, a warfare; and intelligence, 2009 Riverview High surveillance and reconSchool graduate, is servnaissance missions, ing in the U.S. Navy Navy officials explained. "The U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Station sometimes asks the Jacksonville, the largest impossible of our people. base in the Southeast It is sailors that make the Region and third largest impossible possible,” in the nation. Montilla is a naval air Petty Officer 2nd class Jadahiel said Capt. Anthony crewman serving with Montilla is a 2009 Riverview High Corapi, Commodore, School graduate serving in the Patrol and Commander, Patrol and U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Reconnaissance Wing Reconnaissance Wing Station Jacksonville. 11. “Petty Officer 11, and is responsible for Montilla is one example of a selfless seroperating the radar aboard the P-8. vant of our nation. These heroes ask for “I utilize the onboard systems to very little recognition and perform their locate and track surface and subsurface contacts as well as monitor and report my daily job with pride and professionalism defending freedom and our way of life findings," said Montilla. "We also conduct around the world. Each member of the search and rescue with the Coast Guard, depending on our location. The flying part Navy's combat team is crucial to our sucis what I like about my job and to say that cess. I am very proud to have Petty is my office. The crew can be together for Officer Montilla on our team.” Montilla is part of a crew that has a year so we become close and depend begun transition to the P-8A Poseidon on each other. It’s good camaraderie." According to Navy officials, Wing 11’s and is preparing for deployment in the future. history and reputation remain unparal“I like this command for the profesleled since being commissioned on sional consistency and the high priority August 15, 1942. Throughout the placed on the mission,” said Montilla. decades, Wing 11 has continued to fly "Being stationed in Florida is not bad combat missions in direct support of the either." troops on the ground and delivered tradiAccording to Navy officials, the Navy tional maritime capabilities, real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. continues to meet milestone after milestone on this world-class mission and is The P-8A is a modified Boeing airproviding an aircraft with superior capabilframe featuring a fully connected, stateities that will have a lasting legacy proof-the-art, open architecture mission sysmoting a global maritime strategy. tem designed for long-range anti-subma-

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Annual Career Job Fair & Resource Expo Returns To Florida State Fairgrounds

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Riverview Couple Dies In Four-Vehicle Crash On Memorial Day By Tamas Mondovics

A four-vehicle struck the right rear of crash took the the fourth vehicle lives of a involved with the crash, Riverview couple a Toyota Highlander travand seriously eling northbound, driven injured another on by Douglas E. Teten, 62. Memorial Day in The Acura came to Brandon. rest on the east shoulder According to facing south with severe Hillsborough rear crush damage, County Sheriff’s deputies said. Office, Sanita Tanya was transSookdeo, 48, of ported to Brandon Dover was driving Regional Hospital where her 2007 GMC Photo courtesy Leda Eaton she was pronounced Denali southbound Richard and Tanya Crete were involved dead. Richard was in a four vehicle crash on Memorial Day on Parsons Ave. that took the Riverview couple’s lives. transported to Tampa at a high rate of General Hospital where speed just before 12 noon in the left lane. he also died from his injuries. Just ahead of Sookdeo in the same Sookdeo was transported to Tampa southbound lane, traveling in their 2007 General Hospital with serious injuries. Acura TL at approximately 40 to 45 mph The drivers of the Highlander and was Richard Crete, 54 and his wife, Corolla were not injured. Tanya, 58, when they where rear-ended Traffic Homicide responded to the by Sookdeo. scene to conduct the investigation. Investigators said that Sookdeo’s Alcohol or drugs are not expected to be Denali ramped up over the Acura and involved at this time. Charges are pendcontinued southeast, more than 500 feet, ing. The investigation continues. struck an embankment and went airborne The tragic accident hit the local comagain over Jersey Avenue, before coming munity hard as both Richard and Tanya to its final rest by hitting a tree on the were known and loved by many. Richard southeast corner of Jersey Avenue and was the owner of Rich’s Backyard Birds, Parsons Avenue. which he recently relocated from the A Toyota Corolla, driven by Elliot FishHawk community to its new location Acosta, 35, was stopped in the westin Valrico. bound lane of Jersey Avenue and was Richard was excited about sharing struck by debris from the Denali. his birding passion at the new location, a The Crete’s Acura was redirected more densely populated area. Both southeast, across the northbound Richard and Tanya will be greatly missed. (oncoming) lanes of Parsons Avenue and

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The Brenda Wade Team Visits Washington D.C.

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The Brenda Wade Team doesn’t just work together; they play together. Brenda treats her hard-working team to getaways for well-deserved relaxation and team building. A recent four-day getaway to Washington D.C. not only provided much needed time out, but it also amplified the team's patriotism and love for the country. “We serve so many families that make huge sacrifices and I wanted the team to better understand them and feel this arc of patriotism at these sacred places,” said Brenda. The team visited different memorials: Air Force, World War II, Korean War as well as The White House, Library of Congress, Supreme Court and more. It was a whirlwind four days, they were determined to see all that D.C. had to offer. It was Closing Manager Sondra Hill’s first time visiting the nation’s capital. She felt humbled at The Marine Corps War Memorial, which was a reminder of the grit, courage, honor, resilience and fortitude of the people who came before us and protected this country’s freedom. She was also moved at Arlington National Cemetery. “Every single American should experience standing on its hallowed ground,” she said. The visit was also moving for Brenda, who has personal knowledge of the challenges that face military families. Her parents met during the Korean War. Her father, who was in the military, was an escort to a fallen soldier. As he was bringing the body home, he met her mother, who was the fallen soldier’s sister. Other team members’ lives are touched by the military family dynamic. “It’s so interwoven in the team and the

people we serve,” said Brenda, who uses that knowledge and understanding to better serve her military clients. Her son and team member Austin Wade said their goal is to take some of the stress out of a military move, where families don’t have much flexibility in moving timelines. Austin worked with a family recently who was being moved across the country and needed to sell their house quickly, but not too quickly. If they closed too soon, they would be forced to live in military housing or in a hotel until their move date. “We sold their home and scheduled closing three days after their move date,” he said. “It brings me pleasure to serve them in this small way because these families are so sacrificing and go where the government tells them and stand up to the challenge of protecting our country.” Brenda and her team bring that level of empathy to all of their clients. Whether looking for a place to raise a family, a luxury estate, golf-course community, new home, condos, townhouses, or waterfront property, Brenda and her team’s expertise in the Tampa Bay market will ensure buyers find their dream home. Home sellers can trust her team to deliver the personal attention and quality of service during what can be a significant and demanding decision. “Our clients can expect a professional partner who listens, communicates honestly and advises them with their best interests at the forefront,” said Brenda. For more information about The Brenda Wade Team or to find out more about buying or selling a home, visit www.brendawade.com or call 655-5333.

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Tampa Theatre Announces Landmark Lineup For 25th Annual Summer Classic Series

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For 25 years, the Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Tampa Theatre has Hepburn in The been offering a Summer Classic African Queen. The Movie Series. This film is rated PG and year, to mark this is celebrating its 65th anniversary and the anniversary. historic movie Next, on palace’s 90th birthSunday, June 19, day, the series has mark the 35th not only been extendanniversary of ed into September, Raiders of the Lost but films themselves Ark with seeing it on are celebrating landthe big screen. mark anniversaries Raiders of the Lost as well. Ark has it all- action, “Tampa movieadventure and great goers know that characters. The film when it comes to is rated PG. beloved classic films, See Forbidden there is no better Planet on Sunday, experience than June 26. The Tampa Theatre is playing classic films seeing them at the Celebrating its 65th like Raiders of the Lost Ark this summer. city’s majestic movie anniversary, palace,” said Jill Witecki of the Tampa Forbidden Planet is one of the best and Theatre. “For two and a half decades, the most ambitious early Hollywood sci-fi community has flocked to Tampa Theatre movies. The film is not rated. on hot Sunday afternoons to enjoy One of the quintessential love stories Summer Classics as they were meant to of the 80’s is Pretty in Pink starring Molly be seen: on the big screen, surrounded Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy. You can by friends, with a bag of fresh popcorn see this John Hughes’ film on Sunday, and a cold soda in hand.” July 3. The film is rated PG-13. First up on Sunday, June 5 is the All films are shown at 3 p.m. Tickets Coen Brothers’ classic noir deconstruction are $10 for adults and $8 for Tampa turned shocking comedy- Fargo. The film Theatre members. The tickets are availis rated R. Fargo is celebrating its 25th able at the Box Office or online at anniversary and a resurgence of sorts www.tampatheatre.org. The Tampa thanks to the spin-off television show of Theatre is located at 711 N. Franklin St. in the same name. downtown Tampa. On Sunday, June 12 come see

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Tampa Bay Readies For 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season With Practices, Events By Tamas Mondovics Each May, ahead of the upcoming hurricane season, (June 1 through November 30) Tampa Bay area residents get a boost in hurricane awareness with one simple underlying message, “It only takes one storm to change your life and community.” The above warning, which highlights the destructive nature of tropical cyclones and the need to be prepared, is as serious as ever. Florida has been spared of a serious hurricane related weather event for more than a decade. Some members of the local, regional and state emergency agencies are yet to experience the effects of a dangerous storm from start to finish. To make sure the next weather event does not catch anyone by surprise, Hillsborough County officials arranged for a number of events during Hurricane Awareness Week (May 15-21) to help prepare for the season, including the first on the roster, the annual Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo held each year at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). The event drew hundreds of residents and answered visitors’ questions, and also shared the expertise of meteorologists from Tampa Bay area TV station and the National Weather Service, as well as local disaster response experts.

each agency rehearses their roles, responds to unpredictable events, trains on the incident management response system, and practices with the EOC’s information-sharing system.” The close to 120 that filled the EOC command center worked together while responding to this year’s scenario of a hypothetical hurricane named “Kimo,” a storm with an intensity of at least category 4, that was on its way to directly impact Hillsborough County. The scenario focused on events and actions prior to landfall, including evacuations. While Cook was pleased with how the test went and the way everyone responded, he has acknowledged that the real test of readiness is yet to come. “We prepare the same way no matter what,” Cook said As part of the annual hurricane exercise, Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management director Preston D. Cook, gives adding, “We must be ready and, the media a status update during a mock news brief. our citizens deserve nothing less than our best.” The test was held in conjunction The full-scale exercise was coordiwith the state’s annual hurricane exernated with the Florida Division of cise at the Hillsborough County The weeklong awareness also Emergency Operations Center, (EOC) in Emergency Management. Local first included the Annual Hillsborough County Tampa, and saw 19 Emergency Support responders also attended additional Hurricane Exercise, which brought training sessions at the EOC throughout Functions (ESFs) teams, who were together representatives from county the week. joined by dozens of local organizations departments and agencies; Cities of Residents can find disaster preand agencies that would work in the Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace; paredness information, evacuation EOC during an activation. critical infrastructure representatives, zones, supply lists, and tips at “The excursive helps us to make such as TECO; and local community www.HillsboroughCounty.org/Emergency sure that everyone is ready,” said agencies involved in disaster response, or by calling 236-3800. County Emergency Management to test their own storm readiness. Director, Preston Cook. “During the test NMLS 1413092

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cerns over distracted drivers (75 percent), drivers not seeing bikers (72 percent) and being cut off by a driver (64 percent) made the top of the list. “Traveling on the road requires care and courtesy—whether you are operating a car or a bicycle,” said Amy Stracke, executive director of the ACG Traffic Safety Foundation. “Remember, we all have places to go. Let’s share the road so we can all get there safely.” The survey also showed that many riders feel they are not respected by motorists and must fight for their place David Wienrich, 51, of Valrico pauses for photo after he pumped up the tires on his tri- on the road. cycle at Wawa. David Wienrich, 51, of Valrico who May was designated as National has made bicycling his main mode of Bike Month, prompting many bicyclists transportation around the community for from coast to coast to celebrate by the past 19 years has been hit a number means of claiming their rightful place on of times and said that as driver distracthe roadways. tions have increased over the years so Established in 1956, National Bike did his fear of venturing out on his bicycle. Month is a chance to showcase the many “People are just not paying attention. benefits of bicycling and encourage more It’s outright scary. I see drivers on the folks to give biking a try. phone, texting, not to mention the While bicycles are a legitimate form increased traffic throughout our communiof transportation with laws and regulaty,” he said. tions established for their use, most riders Wienrich emphasized the need for reportedly fear being hit by vehicles sharsidewalks or bike lanes, which he said he ing the roadways dampening the occahimself would certainly make use of to sion’s festive spirit. eliminate some of his fear while riding Every year, hundreds of cyclists are around in heavy traffic. killed and tens of thousands more are As a suggestion, which is shared by injured in preventable crashes. In a recent most riders, Wienrich said, “Both drivers AAA Consumer Pulse survey conducted and bikers need to pay more attention.” online among Florida residents from The AAA Auto Club Group and its January 29, 2016 to February 21, 2016, Auto Club Group Traffic Safety the majority (78 percent), of Florida bicyFoundation hopes that everyone on the clists who ride on the road indicated that road makes safety a top priority – not just being hit by a vehicle was their number in May, but throughout the year. Visit one concern. www.AAA.com/ foundation for more inforThe report also indicated that conmation.

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Brandon And Armwood High School Classes Of 1986 To Share 30th Reunion Celebration

Students, teachers and staff are welcome. The reunion will be held on Saturday, July 23 at Stone Chef in Ybor City. The cost is $125 per person and includes a full buffet, open bar and entertainment. A committee of about 10 Brandon and Armwood graduates has been working to plan a fun night for everyone. Visit www.BrandonArmwoodReunion.com or contact Amy Jennings Connors at 727-647-7585.

Special Riverview Library Programs In June

During the 1983-1984 school year, Brandon High School was on double session with over 1,200 students enrolled; sophomores had classes in the afternoon while juniors and seniors had classes in the morning. The following school year, Armwood High School opened its doors and many of the Brandon High School sophomores, along with Prince is a darling hound/lab mix with a big personality, full some from Eastlake High of life and very goofy. Born at School, transferred to the shelter to mom Kitt, he is Armwood as incoming junthe last of his litter and wanting a home of his own. At only iors. Seniors were not a few months old he needs required to transfer and someone looking for a puppy there was no senior cClass to train and grow with. He is best suited for an active owner that first year. They will all and a yard to romp in. As part gather this summer for a of his adoption, Prince will be shared 30th Reunion to microchipped and neutered. reconnect with friends who He is current on shots. D.O.B.: February 2, 2016. C.A.R.E. is went to elementary through open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdayhigh school together before Saturday. Visit www.CareShelter.org or there was more than one call 645-2273. high school in Brandon.

The free Riverview Library programs are courtesy of the Friends of Riverview Library and the Hillsborough Library System. Special Adult programming in June includes: Become A Hometown Tourist: Monday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. - Don't let the tourists have all the fun. Join local author Kristen Hare as she discusses her book 100 Things To Do in Tampa Bay Before You Die, which contains ideas for all the treasures to discover in Tampa Bay, including the library's Burgert Brothers Photographic Collection. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Super Quillers: Tuesday, June 14 from 67:30 p.m. - Learn all

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First: Get sneak peeks of favorites including James Dashner’s prequel to The Maze Runner, new stories from Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs, and a new series from Veronica Roth, plus other giveaways. Limit one each per customer while supplies last. Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. - B-Part of the Fun: A spelling showdown, story ball, games, and activities featuring popular teen series, plus a chance to win B-Fest Teen Book prize packs, Festival swag, and more. Sunday, Teens are invited June 12 at 2 to take part in a nump.m. - Bber of activities Creative: including trivia, Piper’s owner was unable to care for her or Participate in a her sibling any longer. She and Lilly have a spelling challenges, bonded relationship and finding a home for story developand interactive both of the kitties together would be best. ment workshop games, all designed Although initially shy and reclusive, spendto provide teens with ing time only with each other, they are mak- created by Adaptive unique and fun expe- ing the adjustment to their temporary home while they wait for their forever family. As Studios and riences that will fuel part of her adoption, Piper will be learn how to microchipped. She is current on vaccinatheir love of reading tions and has been spayed. D.O.B.: October write a log line, and writing Friday, 2, 2009. C.A.R.E. is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. create a spark June 10 through Tuesday-Saturday. page and reVisit www.CareShelter.org or call 645-2273. Sunday, June 12. imagine popular Friday, June 10 characters. at 7 p.m. - B-In The Know: Trivia Blast, Several local authors will be here to share created by Penguin Teen and Random their experiences and their writing House’s First In Line, will send one winprocesses. ner in every store advance reader’s B-Fest Teen Book Festival will take copies of the most anticipated new teen place at Barnes & Noble, 122 Brandon books. Town Center Dr., Brandon. Call 661Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. - B9883.

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Monthly Meeting Of The East Hillsborough County Democrat Club

The East Hillsborough County Democrat Club will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 14 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Beef O’Brady’s, 4330 Bell Shoals Rd. in Valrico. The guest speaker will be Stephanie Shriver from Veteran Service. Come early and order snacks or dinner and beverage. All democrats and likeminded individuals are invited to attend.

Apollo Beach Woman’s Club Awards 10 Scholarships

At the May Apollo Beach Woman’s Club luncheon, scholarship certificates totaling $13,200 were presented to students graduating from East Bay, Lennard Brandon Masonic Lodge Number and Blake High Schools. Eligible scholar114, located at 203 ship recipients must be Moon Ave. in Brandon, Beach residents. Apollo awarded scholarships Scholarship recipients to local students under attending a four year unithe Iris and Hubert versity/college received Allen Scholarship Trust $1,500, community colmanaged by the lege $700, and renewal Scholarship Committee scholarships $500. All of of Brandon Masonic the college-bound stuLodge. dents have outstanding Jacob Newcomb scholastic records and of Riverview High multiple community servSchool was awarded a ice hours in the Apollo $4,000 general scholBeach area. arship. He maintains Scholarship recipient and Recipients include: Riverview High School student an unweighted GPA of Jacob Newcomb with the Master Jordan Anderson, Athletic 4.0 and weighted GPA of of Brandon Masonic Lodge, Jack Training with a minor in 7.12. Newcomb has Hampton. Business Admininistration/ been accepted to the Accounting (Florida State University); University of Florida and the University of Madison Baker, Law/Business (University South Florida and plans to major in of Tampa), Barrett Brueckner, Pre International Business with a minor in Professional Pharmacy (University of Japanese Language. Florida); MacKenzie Coulthart, Brandon Hughes of Brandon High Mechanical Engineering (University of School was awarded a $1,000 general Central Florida), Travis scholarship. Davis, Law (Florida State University); Details on the scholarship application Adam Mirajkar, Film/Environmental process are available from local Science (University of Central Florida); Guidance Counselor Offices and the Daniel Moore, Game Design & Brandon Masonic Lodge. Visit www.bran-

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Protect Yourself From "Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels" Program

The fraud business is booming. Learn how to avoid being a victim when you attend "Scams, Schemes and Scoundrels" held on Tuesday, June 14 from 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at The Bridges

Assisted Living Community. Debbie Brown, investigator for the Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency, will present the latest information on recent scams, home solicitations, hiring a contractor, tax return fraud, data breaches and ID theft. Education and information is considered the first line of defense in the battle to protect consumers from victimization. In addition to a power packed program, she will provide numerous take-home materials to help you avoid losing your hard earned money to these schemes. The Bridges is located at 11350 Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview and is free to attend and includes lunch. Space is limited. Call 413-8900 to reserve a seat.

Riverview Garden Club

The Riverview Garden Club is holding a meeting Wednesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Civic Ctr. at 11020 Park Dr. in Riverview. Guest Speaker Julia Simpson, FTD Master Designer & Manager of the Fresh Market will present floral arrangements. Call 654-6987.

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Wimauma Elementary Employee Reunion Seeks Former Employees

By Amy Schechter

Wimauma Elementary is seeking former and current staff to meet up quarterly for fellowship.

Wimauma Elementary has been a staple of Southeastern Hillsborough County since its opening in 1925 when it originally housed grades Kindergarten through twelfth. Over its many years, the staff and the grade level of students it serves has changed, but one thing remained constant: Its family atmosphere. That is why a little over three years ago, retired educator, Emma Thomas, decided to organize a quarterly meet-up for former staff, and the group, growing in numbers, is looking for more members. Thomas states, “Wimauma has been a school that is so close. It is so family-oriented.” She hopes to reach anyone who once taught or worked at Wimauma Elementary and is now retired. The group welcomes former educators, administrators, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, and office staff to meet quarterly for fun, food, and fellowship.

In March, the group met at The Shrimp Boat in Brandon. It boasts members who began their careers at Wimauma in every decade since the 1960s, whether it’s those who spent their entire professions there or those who were there for a short time. “You just feel so warm to see them,” Thomas added, and she knows there are others still living in the Tampa community who would benefit from the friendships they forged during their time at Wimauma. The group meets at 12 Noon on Monday, June 6 at Circles Waterfront Restaurant located at 1212 Apollo Beach Blvd. in Apollo Beach, but if that is too short notice, Thomas urges individuals to reach out before their next outing. Anyone interested in more information or joining the group may contact Emma at 293-1780 or lady1uniqu@aol.com. She is assisted by Sharon Prevatt and Joyce Cecchi.

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Hillsborough County Highlights Top Students During 2016 Graduation Ceremonies

By Tamas Mondovics

Riverview Valedictorian, Jacob Newcomb, GPA 7.120

Riverview Salutatorian, Tatiana Galiano, GPA 7.008

Riverview High School Graduation: Wednesday, June 8, 4:30 p.m. Principal: Danielle Shotwell Anticipated # of Graduates: 568

Spoto Valedictorian, Agustin Martinez, GPA 6.8516

Spoto Salutatorian, Amanda Hernandez, GPA 6.8082

Richard C. Spoto High School Graduation: Friday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. Principal: David New Anticipated # of Graduates: 345

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. For a full list of the 2016 graduations, visit www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.

East Bay Valedictorian, Madison Baker, GPA 7.36

East Bay Salutatorian, Abigail Barnes, GPA 6.99

East Bay High School Graduation: Thursday, June 2, 8 p.m. Principal: Maria Gsell Anticipated # of Graduates: 517

Lennard Valedictorian, Jeanie Hoang, GPA 7.14

Lennard Salutatorian, Isabel Hagerman, GPA 6.74

Lennard High School Graduation: Friday, June 10, 4:30 p.m. Principal: Mary Freitas Anticipated # of Graduates: 351

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Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies Will Expand To Waterset

Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academies, a national early childhood education franchise with three decades of experience, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new center in the Waterset community of Apollo Beach, at 6406 Covington Garden Dr. Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman was in attendance along with members of the Southshore Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the event. The new school represents the 16th Kids ‘R’ Kids' location in Florida and the ninth in the Greater Tampa area. The new Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy will be owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Carrie and Kevin Elwell. This will be the Elwell’s second school in the Tampa area. They opened their first Kids ‘R’ Kids in Gibsonton in August 2007 and have served thousands of Southshore families over the last nine years. Visit KRKsouthshore.com or call 672-0400.

Paw Envy Mobile Pet Grooming

Ashley Boyd is the owner of new business Paw Envy, a mobile grooming van. Paw Envy offers full grooming, baths, flea & tick, nails, de-shed, de-mat

A recent groundbreaking was held for a new Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy to be built at 6406 Covington Garden Dr. in Apollo Beach’s Waterset community.

and more. The mobile pet grooming van will take care of all your grooming needs in the comfort of your driveway. Available weekdays and weekends. Visit www.pawenvy.com or call 447-6388 for an appointment.

New Jewelry Business Features Shark’s Teeth

Caitie Dawson has recently started The Wired Shark, a jewelry business that focuses on shark teeth. Each piece is designed and created personally by using a Paw Envy is a new mobile grooming van. wire wrap technique.

Three styles of bracelets are offered: bangle, expandable and triple loop wrap around. Shop 24/7 at www.thewiredshark.com or www.instagram.com/thewiredshark, www.facebook.com/thewiredshark. Call 310-4129.

Hair Stylist Ana Dalla Valle

Independent hair stylist Ana Dalla Valle has 35 years of experience in all aspects of cutting, styling, and coloring and is well-versed with all the latest techniques and procedures. She is located at the Lena Maxey Salon, located at 13210 Boyette Rd. in

Riverview. She specializes in hi lights, lo lights, and special effects; root touch-up; color; cuts; perms; Keratin treatments; Brazilian blowout; extensions; blow dry styling; up do's for wedding groups; and more for women, men, and children. Born in Uruguay and raised in Argentina, she has had a passion for hair that started in her teens. She was a salon owner and stylist from 1981 to 1997 in Argentina and continued her passion after her move to the U.S. in 1997. Hours are flexible and by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 443-935-1073. Visit www.anadallavalle.com.

Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery Dinner Seminar

A free Dinner Seminar will be held by Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home & 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 Independent Hair Stylist Ana Dalla Valle is located at Lena details, call 334-8000 Maxey Salon in Riverview. as seating is limited.

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Business Column Continued............. Canine Cabana Kicks Off First Puppy Prom

By Michelle Colesanti Holistic Medical Care Clinic LLC Offers Psychiatric Services For Medicaid Patients

Canine Cabana invites Holistic Medical you to break out Care Clinic LLC those bowties and psychiatry division dresses for an will be opening up exclusive prom space for new only for pooches. patients with On Tuesday, June Medicaid and Members of the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce recently took part in a recent rib21, Canine Medicaid managed bon-cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of Access Realty, located at 113 Miller Mac Rd. Call 756-7653. Cabana will be group patients. As kicking off its first part of its communitomized experience without booths With manufacturing facilities and Puppy Prom for ty outreach proand a wide variety of shades. corporate headquarters based in the all tail-wagging gram, from June to In addition, keeping with Brandon area and factory showrooms guests. This Canine Cabana is hosting a puppy prom August there will be DayDreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to healthy across the state of Florida, on Tuesday, June 21. extravagant celeimmediate openings skin care, the tanning solution is NewSouth was recently named one bration will include and slots for organic, all natural, vegan-friendly, of the fastest growing window coma photo booth to capture each attendee Medicaid patients who wish to and virtually odorless. It is made panies in the nation by DWM (Door and a disco dance party to get those receive psyusing only premium grade DHA. and Window pups partying on their paws. Guests chiatric evaluVisit www.daydreamsdayspa.com or Market are encouraged to arrive in their finest ation and call 657-2992. Magazine). puppy prom attire. Bananas Foster will care; patients NewSouth was complete the night as a gourmet treat. who have also awarded the SouthShore Chamber Ribbon Pup parents can sign their companion ADHD, anxiGreen Award Cuttings At Pigs In The Parking up for the event by calling Canine ety, chronic from DWM for Lot depression, Cabana at 672-WOOF. the energy effiMembers of the SouthShore schizophrenia, ciency of their Chamber of Commerce took part in a DoorstepDelivery Brandon bipolar disorwindows. recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at its NewSouth Windows has a showroom near the Introduces Newest Partner, PDQ der, and other Florida State Fairgrounds. Homeowners Pigs in the Parking Lot Festival. The mental/behavDoorstepDelivery.com and its procan visit the following businesses participated: ioral health issues. fessional team of NewSouth factory at 4901 Oak Fair Connell Designs - Contact 898Appointments are limited. "mobile waiters" are revBlvd. (at 301 near the Florida State 7662 or connelldeCall 398-0470 to book an olutionizing the way Fairgrounds) in signs1@gmail.com appointment. Holistic people eat, allowing the Tampa. There are or Medical Care Clinic LLC convenience of having options in style, facebook.com/conpsychiatry is located at your favorite restaurants color, grids and nelldesigns. 400 Frandorson Cir. # delivered directly to your hurricane performSkoops Italian 103 in Apollo Beach. home, office, or event. ance for the cusIce - Contact 270Doorstep Delivery now tomer to sample. It 8998 or skoopsitalHigh Performance, allows people to get is open Monday through Friday, 9 ianice@gmail.com or Energy Efficient what they want (select a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 facebook.com/skoopsitalianice. NewSouth Windows from their favorite p.m. Call 626-6000 or visit Stanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jerky - Contact 630restaurants), where they NewSouth Window NewSouthWindow.com. 291-0597 or want (home, office, hotel, event, beach, manufactures and installs high perfrank@stanfordsjerky.com or facehospital ...), when they want (order now formance, energy efficient, replaceAirbrush Tanning Now Offered At book.com/stanfords-jerky. or place for future delivery), and how ment windows and doors, made DayDreams Florida they want it specifically to Day Spa Tailgators, (delivered, withstand LLC - Contact DayDreams picked-up, Florida 480-1718 or is proud to dine-in). Place weather. floridatailgaannounce a new an order NewSouth torsllc@ service: cusonline at offers its gmail.com. tomized airbrush Doorstep products facThe Manic tanning. Delivery.com tory direct BeaderAirbrush tanning to have your and custom Contact 464is a safe and next meal made to 5766 or theeasy way to delivered hot homeowners manicbeadachieve your Members of the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce and ready to recently took part in a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony with a lifetime er@gmail. perfect summer eat. It recently warranty on for the grand opening of RMC Robaina Medical com or facelook. Center, located at 230 Harbor Village Ln. in Apollo both the prodThe SouthShore Chamber of Commerce recently added PDQ to DayDreams Beach. Call 751-3570. held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Pigs in the book.com its list of ucts and the airbrush tanning Parking Lot Festival for several businesses including /themanrestaurants it delivers from. installation. Skoops Italian Ice. icbeader. is a fully cus-

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District Annual Fresh Flavors Food Tasting Expo & Donation Of Weather Radios District Hosts 7th Annual Fresh Flavors Student Food Tasting Expo

The Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Nutrition Services Department hosted its 7th annual Fresh Flavors - Food for Body and Mind Expo earlier this month at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa. Approximately 200 students from around the district had a chance to taste and rate new menu items for the 20162017 school year menu. “We had every grade level represented by the students who were ready to test the various potential future menu items,” said Tanya Arja with the district communications office. “Twenty-one new menu items were tested, including Gyro Flatbread Sandwich, Funfetti Quinoa Salad, and a Chicken & Pesto Piada.” During the event, students were to rate each item on a scale of Love It, Like It, or Dislike It based on the item’s appearance, smell, and taste. “The purpose of the tasting is to help Student Nutrition Services provide healthy menus that are based on student preferences,” Arja said. This year a group of parents were also invited to be taste testers and participate in a question and answer session

Hillsborough County Public School students taste potential menu items during a past food tasting expo.

about school meal initiatives with Student Nutrition Services General Manager Dr. Mary Kate Harrison. At the end each student received a goodie bag and had a chance to win a Fitbit fitness tracker. Student Nutrition Services operates as a self-supporting, $125 million dollar enterprise. Each day, close to 1,400 employees serve more than 214,000

meals to students. To learn more, visit www.sdhc.k12.fl.us.

Cannella Elementary School Receives Weather Radio Donation Appropriate for the start of the 2016 atlantic hurricane season, Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) received a large donation weather radios from

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Office of Emergency Management. To be exact, 270 weather radios were delivered to Cannella Elementary School located at 10707 Nixon Rd. in Tampa. School Principal Rhonda McMahon, along with some of her fourth grade students, accepted the donation on behalf of Hillsborough County Public Schools just in time for the start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season. Pleased with the support, district officials said that the donation will ensure that staff at every school in the district has the ability to hear vital, life-saving information from the National Weather Service and to take action if necessary. “The safety of our students is our top priority and we are grateful for this donation from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and Office of Emergency Management,” stated HCPS External Communications Manager, Tanya Arja, in a recent press release announcing the donation. There are more than 212,000 students in Hillsborough County Public Schools and more than 26,000 employees. The donation of the all-hazards alert weather radios will be a vital component to ensure the safety of students and staff. The hurricane season started June 1.

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VBS G-Force: God’s Heroic Love in Action. Join them for story time, crafts, snacks, and games as they look at the heroic love of God. VBS is for ages 4-12 years (through fifth grade.) Register online at www.redeemerriverview.org. Contact the church with questions at 741-1776 or 784-0367. Redeemer Church is located at 12404 Boyette Rd. in Riverview.

Ruskin United Methodist Church VBS

The United Methodist Church of Sun Ruskin United Methodist Church City Center, 1210 Del Webb Blvd. West, VBS will be July 11-14 from 6-8 p.m. with is proud to host a special concert to benfree dinner for kids at 5:30 p.m. The efit the Alzheimer's Association featuring theme is Acceptance & Forgiveness. entertainer, impressionist, singer Mark Each night will include a Bible lesson, art Ralston on Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m. projects, music, and fun. Visit Ralston is a South www.ruskinumc.org. To register, Shore favorite who call the church office at 645performs over 55 1241. You may leave a messpeaking and singing sage on the recording. The celebrities along with church is located at 105 4th some animated charAve., NW in Ruskin. acters. St. Stephen Catholic His show includes Church VBS past greats like Frank CaveQuest Totally Catholic Sinatra, Dean Martin, VBS will take place June 20-24 and Sammy Davis Jr., from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday to today’s animated through Friday at St. Stephen characters like Catholic Church with a closing SpongeBob. He has Mark Ralston will perform on celebration evening mass on been entertaining for Friday, June 17 at 7 p.m. at Saturday, June 25. more than 18 years. United Methodist Church of The cost is $55 per particiSun City Center to benefit All proceeds from pant, however a volunteer's first the Alzheimer’s Association. the concert will go to child goes for free and each the Alzheimer's consecutive volunteer’s child is $15 each. Association. Tickets cost $10 each and To register contact, are available in the church office and on stsvbsdirector@yahoo.com or call 671Sunday mornings. Contact 362-0956 or 4434. St. Stephen Catholic Church is visit www.umcscc.org located at 5049 Bell Shoals Rd.

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months in assisting families to meet a delinquent rent payment and stay an This year’s 2016 VBS, Cave Quest – eviction, or satisfy a utility bill that will Following Jesus The Light of the World, is avoid a disruption in the family’s water, electric or gas. free for all kids. It The Saint will take place Anne Conference Monday to Friday, serves the commuJune 20-24 from 9 nities of Gibsonton, a.m.-12:30 p.m. Apollo Beach and The United Ruskin. Its mission Methodist Church is to serve the poor of Sun City Center and needy in these is located at 1210 communities with a Del Webb Blvd. W. focus on helping to To reserve a spot, stabilize families call 634-2539. experiencing a (From left) Bill Richards, representing the Eddie Watkins Jr. Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, pres- temporary financial Motown With A ents a $10,000 check to Saint Vincent de Paul crisis. officers President Richard Ricca, Secretary Community Message Mary Lee, and Treasurer Bill Hennrich. Foundation of Eddie Watkins Tampa Bay is an organization focused on Jr. has played with Diana Ross, the connecting donors, nonprofit organizaTemptations, Marvin Gaye, James tions and community leaders in an effort Brown, Barbra Streisand, Santana, Cher to make Tampa Bay a better place to live. and many other music legends. On For more than 25 years, the Community Sunday, June 12, he will perform his own Foundation of Tampa Bay has been dediinspirational songs to a Motown beat at to making giving easy and meancated Unity’s 10 a.m. service. He will also be ingful for donors as a way to strengthen speaking that same day. Services take nonprofit organizations and build a better, place at the Ruskin Firehouse Cultural more vibrant community. Since its incepCenter, located at 101 First Ave. NE. A tion, its donors have enabled the $15 love offering is suggested. Call 481Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to 9060. Visit unitysouthshore.org award more than $175 million in grants to or www.eddiewatkinsjr.com. nonprofit organizations across the country. Visit www.cftampabay.org. Society of St. Vincent De Paul In Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Ruskin Receives $10,000 Grant Anne Conference is located on the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. grounds of St. Anne Catholic Church at Anne Conference is pleased to announce 106 11th Ave. in Ruskin. The members a partnership with Community assist clients on Tuesday, Wednesday, Foundation of Tampa Bay. The foundaand Thursday mornings from 9-11:45 tion has generously provided a grant of a.m. Anyone in need of assistance can $10,000 to the conference. This dedicatcall 645-0304 for a personal, confidential ed fund will be used over the next one-on-one interview.

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Riverview Chamber Ribbon Cuttings At Falkenburg Commerce Center Businesses

By Michelle Colesanti

Courtesy of Bryan Reith, Aflac

A ribbon cutting was held by the Riverview Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening for Florida Building Inspection Group, along with other businesses in the Falkenburg Commerce Center.

A Cinco de Mayo themed event spotlighted businesses within the 333 N. Falkenburg Commerce Center. The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce conducted ribbon cuttings for the following businesses:

Florida Building Inspection Group Opens New Office

Florida Building Inspection Group opened an office at 333 N. Falkenburg Rd. Dustie Amatangelo, Business Development for FBI, orchestrated the Cinco de Mayo themed event to spotlight their business as well as others within the commerce center. Contact 409-3249 or ClientCare@FLBIGroup.com or visit www.FLBIGroup.com

Rendee Hughes of Turner Cole Company – Real Estate Services Launches Honorary Mayor Campaign

Rendee Hughes, sales associate for the Turner Cole Company – Real Estate Services, welcomed people to the commerce center leasing office for the special celebration. While Rendee Hughes runs for Honorary Mayor she will host fundraisers whose proceeds will be evenly divided between Mary and Martha House, Inc., and the Greater Riverview Chamber

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of Commerce. Contact 735-6181 or rendeehughes@gmail.com or visit www.turnercole.com. Visit Facebook - Rendee Hughes For Honorary Mayor Of Riverview for updates on events.

Secure Pro, LLC Celebrates 10 Years

Secure Pro celebrated its 10 years in business and also its first chamber membership. The team holds a Master Certification as a Florida licensed electrical contractor. Stop by 333 N. Falkenburg, Suite B-222 to visit Secure Pro’s demo room. Contact 381-3861 or scott@secureprousa.com. Visit www.SecureProUSA.com.

Ivey Carpet & Flooring Celebrates 32 Years

Ivey Carpet & Flooring recently celebrated 32 years in business. It has been in this center since its beginning, which is also the year the center opened. Ivey Carpet & Flooring’s mission is to provide its customers with the best quality products and service at the lowest possible price, while maintaining a personal touch at every level of operations. Stop by Ste. C-306 to visit Ivey’s complete showroom. Contact 689-8856 or TMI@Ivey Carpet.com or visit www.IveyCarpet.com.

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Tampa Bay Client and founder and managing USAF retiree attorney of All Family Harry LaClair Law Group, P.A., reached out to All Lynette Silon-Laguna, Family Law is an attorney familiar because of the with earning profesfirm’s experience sional awards and in father’s rights accolades. Most and military recently, she was recdivorces. The ognized by The father of three and American Institute of primary caregiver All Family Law Group attorneys (from right) Ginger L. Dugan, Lynette SilonFamily Law Attorneys said divorce was Laguna and Danielle M. Lord. as one of the “10 Best” simply the most family law attorneys in Florida based on emotionally, financially and physically bruclient satisfaction. tal experience of his life. He was separat“In every case, each one of us strives ed from his children, served divorce to put our clients in the best possible posi- papers and outmaneuvered at every step tion moving forward and to be responsive by his ex-wife who had planned for to each client,” Silon-Laguna said. divorce for years. The firm attorneys and legal assis“If it wasn’t for the attorneys assigned tants recognize that divorce can be like to my case from Family Marital Law, I riding an emotional roller coaster and don’t know where I’d be today,” he said. offer clients the experience necessary to “They advised me, fought for me, stood guide them through one of the most diffiup for me in court and most importantly cult times in their clients’ lives. They continued to give me hope.” attend to every aspect of divorce, includHis divorce is final, but retains the ing property division, alimony, child cusfirm in case issues arise. “Until your chiltody and child support and as well as dren reach the age of 18, your divorce is other areas of family law including paternever really over,” he said. nity, stepparent/relative adoption and conAll Family Law Group’s main office is sumer bankruptcy. located at 6314 U.S. Hwy. 301 S. in With more than 36 years combined Riverview with satellite offices located in experience exclusively practicing in South Tampa, Apollo Beach, Brandon, divorce and family law, the attorneys at All Carrollwood and Clearwater. It provides Family Law Group are leading experts an initial consultation at no charge to disand eminently qualified to represent indicuss the options available based upon viduals going through a divorce or dealing the circumstances. Visit www.Family with another family law issue. MaritalLaw.com or call 672-1900.

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Carr Pediatric Dentistry Offers Same Quality Dental Care With New Name

By Amy Schechter

Patients and “There is someparents of Carr thing to be said Pediatric Dentistry about being present never dread the denin an environment tist. Since 2010, the before you participractice continues to pate. It’s important to “drive” children to first build rapport better dental health with a kid before we through Dr. Carr and see to their dental her staff’s commitneeds,” Dr. Carrment to comfortable, Bustillo said. inviting dental treatHer staff underments, but her pracstands the importice is about to get a tance of building a “boost” in speed. Dr. patient’s comfort Dr. Natalie Carr-Bustillo, DDS, MS and her Natalie Carr is now staff ensure all their patients are comfort- level before going Dr. Natalie Carrforward with a proceable in all procedures. Bustillo, and although the name has dure, and everyone is left with a bright, changed, her vision has not. white smile. Dr. Carr-Bustillo believes she Dr. Carr-Bustillo shared, “Pediatric gets just as much as her patients. “Kids dentistry chose me.” At Northwestern are so fun and loving. The things I learn University, she had the privilege to volunfrom them are amazing,” she said. teer in a Saturday morning people’s clinic Dr. Carr-Bustillo’s office typically sees for low-income families. It was there she children from the time they cut their first learned she had a gift working with chilteeth to 12 years of age, and they gradudren, especially those having a hard time, ate once their permanent teeth appear. A and found she could forge connections huge portion of her mission is to educate that allowed children to have positive parents and children in a way that will experiences at the dentist that could ensure continued dental health into adulttranslate into lifelong dental health prachood. The practice offers both preventatices. She knew she had to bring her taltive care, like cleanings and exams, as ents back to her hometown. well as restorative treatments, like fillings, Dr. Carr-Bustillo’s passion for pedicrowns, and extractions. Open Monday atric dentistry is evident the moment one through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., they accept walks into her office. The roomy, inviting most major PPO insurance plans. For waiting area and spacious open-bay con- more information or to schedule an cept exam rooms attract kids with toys, appointment, call 672-3368 (DENT) or televisions, interactive games, and visit them at www.carrdental.com. Carr tablets. She designed her office purposePediatric Dentistry is located at 11936 fully. Boyette Rd. in Riverview.

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CAREGIVER TIP: “For someone with dementia wringing their hands is normal. Stimulate their minds and their hands by creating a !idget quilt.” quality fish. Take your time; patience is the key to fishing dead bait. Tarpon fishing is in full swing around the gulf beaches and Skyway Bridge. Fishing is best during stronger outgoing tides. When fishing open water, approach ahead of a school of fish and throw live threadfin herring or small crab. While fishing on anchor, free-line a fresh cut threadfin amongst a generous chum slick for best results. Tampa Bay Buccaneer Vincent Jackson had With the increased water temperathe “hot hands” on a recent trip with Capt. ture and abundance of bait, the sharks Travis Yaeckel in Upper Tampa Bay. and mackerel can easily be found. Find Hot Hot Hot! Summer is here and so the larger schools of threadfin herring on is the heat. It’s time to start switching up the surface, setup anchor, and begin the fishing patterns and techniques as the chumming. Free-line smaller cut pieces of water temps increase. Inshore, the Snook any baitfish or shrimp for mackerel and and Redfish bite has slowed a little, but larger chunks on the bottom for sharks. fishing the right tides and conditions can On a recent charter, I had the honor be very successful. In the bay, the of meeting and guiding Tampa Bay Tarpon, Sharks, and Mackerel are on fire. Buccaneer Vincent Jackson in a local Plan your trips accordingly. For fishcharity tournament. He made it look easy ing the shallows, your best bet is to fish catching a few over-slot redfish within the early morning and late afternoon. During first hour and we spent the rest of the day the hotter parts of the day, fish a little chasing down Snook and Trout and getdeeper on the edges of the flats or out in ting to know each other. Off the field, he is the bay. The best Snook fishing will be on an avid fisherman and spends a lot of the higher tides along deep mangrove time running the Jackson in Action 83 edges or high flow areas such as chanFoundation that supports military families. nels and passes. Redfish can be found in Visit www.jacksoninaction83.com. good numbers staged up in deeper potCaptain Travis Yaeckel is a native resiholes and troughs on low water and scatdent of the SouthShore area and charters tered under the mangroves on higher full time for Redfish, Snook, Trout, and tides. Bait of choice is still live greenTarpon. He is owner and operator of Instinct Fishing Co.,based out of lower Tampa Bay. backs, which can be found abundantly on To book a charter, call 830-FISH or visit most grass flats. If the bite is slow or the www.fishbyinstinct.com. Catch him on water isn’t moving, cut bait is the way to Tampa Fishing Outfitters Radio Show on go. A moderate sized piece of any baitSunday mornings from 8-9 a.m. at 1040 fish, mullet, ladyfish, or crab will produce a.m. Sports Talk the Team.

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SeaWorld’s Sea Rescue, The Wildlife Docs Nominated For Daytime Emmy Awards

Staff Report

Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs can be seen on national TV and were recently nominated for Outstanding Children’s Series in the Daytime Emmy’s which aired in April.

SeaWorld Entertainment’s Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of “Outstanding Children’s Series,” and Sea Rescue was also nominated for “Outstanding Writing in a Children’s or Pre-School Children’s Series” by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Combined, the shows have been nominated five times. Sea Rescue showcases the touching and inspirational stories of marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild by the SeaWorld Rescue Team and partner organizations. Featured episodes this season include the California sea lion crisis, and a record breaking transfer of hundreds of cold stunned sea turtles from New England to rehabilitation centers around the country. The heartwarming episode Georgia on my Mind, submitted to the academy for consideration, shares the story of Georgia, a rescued orphaned baby manatee who grows up to become a mom, grandmother, and foster manatee

mom. The Wildlife Docs highlights the dedicated veterinarians and animal care specialists at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Viewers go behind the scenes with these skilled and passionate professionals and experience the daily wellness, preventative health programs and medical procedures for the health and well-being of more than 12,000 exotic animals that call the park home as well as injured wildlife in need around the globe. The Wildlife Docs team travels internationally to work with programs and organizations supported by The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, including the PanAmerican Conservation Association and its work with sloths in Panama. The shows are part of Litton’s Weekend Adventure airing nationwide on ABC affiliates. “We are proud of Sea Rescue and The Wildlife Docs and thrilled that our stories resonate with viewers,” said Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “Our teams are dedicated to both the animals in our parks and the ones we help rescue and give a second chance at life.” The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards took place in April in Los Angeles, California. For more information on SeaWorld Cares, visit seaworldcares.com/our-work/.

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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

By Katelyn Massarelli Coore & Crenshaw, who designed Streamsong Red, and Renaissance Golf Design, who designed Streamsong Blue. Hanse Golf Course

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. To book a getaway or event at Streamsong Resort, visit www.streamsongresort.com or call (888)-294-6322.

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Osprey Observer Journalist Uncovers Grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magical Photos

By Kelly Wise Valdes

My grandfather, Chet Wise, was a master craftsman/woodworker that handcrafted many of the architectural details during the construction of the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. He was a patient perfectionist and meticulous in his craftsmanship. Apparently, Walt Disney had been very particular in the details of everything in the original Disneyland Park in California, and although he had already passed away prior to the Magic Kingdom opening, the legacy continued. My grandfather passed away several years ago, and my grandmother passed away three years ago. I ended up with a small box of her miscellaneous personal items, which I put in my spare hall closet when I got home. Fast-forward three years. When packing to move, I came across the small, unremarkable box. I opened it up and took note of some vintage Disney memorabilia, which wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly unusual because both my grandparents worked and retired from Disney. I noticed in the bottom of the box a small, brown leather photo album. I opened it up and from first glance I saw some faded photos of what looked like a construction site. I realized that these were my grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos of the Magic Kingdom, circa 1969, while under construction. Many of the pictures were taken high atop scaffolding.

Going Viral

I posted a single picture to my

Facebook page, and surprised at the response from my friends, I picked out 13 more pictures and scanned them to post. Next thing I know, my grandfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pictures were being shared over and over, by people I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, literally across the entire globe. I started receiving hundreds and hundreds of emails. I was asked to be on podcast, and called by many media outlets. CNN asked to do a feature profile on the pictures. People were fascinated. I

was fascinated on why all the fascination. Apparently I found out what â&#x20AC;&#x153;going viralâ&#x20AC;? actually meant. I called my father to discuss his dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pictures, but he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about them. I asked my sister and she had never seen them. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not certain anyone had ever seen these pictures except for my grandparents who put them in the album, never to be seen again. Until now. I believe that many of these pictures were specific to the architectural things he personally worked on. I remember him telling us that he crafted the detailed and intricate woodwork around the windows in the train station at the front of the park. He also did all the elaborate woodworking for windows on Main Street, Cinderellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Castle and Pinocchioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Village. My cousin remembers him saying he crafted the amazing door at the Liberty Tavern.

Candid ShotÂ

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve started researching and formulating what was happening and why these particular photos went viral. I believe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to a reasonable explanation why so many people have been fascinated by them. Apparently there are many stock photos that were staged and released by

Disney that depict the construction during that time period. But, seemingly there may not be a great deal of amateur, candid photographs during this stage. My father and I speculated that we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even sure that the construction crews were allowed to take pictures. But, my grandfather was a little mischievous. If you think of the logistics, it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be easy. In 1971, people didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have small cell phone cameras. My grandfather had a large, heavy 35 millimeter camera and he was working high on scaffolding. Some of his pictures from up high show the vastness of the whole construction site. One of the random pictures looks like it was taken from an airplane.

Disney Life

My grandfather worked for Disney until he retired. Although thousands of construction workers were there during the Magic Kingdom construction, when the park was completed, the jobs were done. However, Disney kept a small handful of these master craftsmen and made them full-time Disney employees, and my grandfather was one of the chosen few. My grandmother, Betty Wise, also worked at the Magic Kingdom since before it opened and was one of the executive administrative assistants who helped set up the executive offices. My grandparents worked there until their retirement in the mid 80s. They were active Disney retirees, belonging to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Ears Club.â&#x20AC;? View the full article on our website, OspreyObserver.com, along with more photos.

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One In Five Motorists Do Not Wear A Seat Belt

Staff Report

In 2014, 21,022 motor vehicle passengers lost their lives. Tragically some of these deaths could have been prevented if the passenger had been wearing a seat belt. Seat belts save lives. Yet, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research found nearly on in five drivers report having driven without wearing their seat belt in the past 30 days; nearly one-fifth report doing this more than once, and more than 1 in 20 report driving without a seat belt fairly often or regularly. This behavior happens despite the fact that most drivers (88.2 percent) view it as unacceptable to drive without wearing a seat belt, and more than four in five (81.9 percent) say that they never do. The “do as I say, not as I do,” behavior is all too common when it comes to traffic safety. Seat belt use has been increasing nationwide (87 percent), but there remains a wide gap (9 percent) between front seat belt use and rear seat belt use. Rear seat passengers are three times more likely to die in a crash if they are unbuckled, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Currently 28 states have seat belt laws covering all passengers.

Florida is not one of those states. In fact, Florida ranks second in the nation in unrestrained passenger fatalities, according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Unfortunately many passengers will not change their behavior unless there is a legal consequence,” said Karen Morgan, Public Policy Manager, The Auto Club Group (AAA). “Because of this attitude, the easiest and most cost effective way to save lives and prevent injuries is to improve the current seat belt law to cover all vehicle occupants.” Nationally, seat belt use by adult rear seat passengers is only 78 percent, compared to 87 percent for the front seat passenger. The discrepancy is even more pronounced in motor vehicle crashes involving a fatality: 60 percent rear belt use versus 74 front belt use. It is estimated from 1975 to 2014 seat belts have saved 330,507 lives nationwide. If all passengers had worn a seat belt during those years, a total of 709,489, or an additional 378,983 lives could have been saved, according to NHTSA. Visit bit.ly/1XEIBLM for the full Traffic Safety Culture Index report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

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My Gym Offers Fitness, Fun For Toddlers To Teens

By Amy Schechter

The path to a Bundle, a healthy lifestyle Terrific Tot, a begins early in Mighty Mite, or life. The problem a Cardio Kid of childhood obethere are classsity continues to es suited for all plague American ages to develfamilies impacting op strength, over ten percent coordination, of children, and balance, and with obesity flexibility in a comes increased structured, My Gym in Brandon offers classes for children risks of heart disengaging enviages six weeks through their teens. ease, diabetes, ronment comasthma, social discrimination, and lowplete with gymnastics, music, dance, and ered self-esteem. However, this is entirely sports. It also offers space for birthday preventable, and there is a solution: My parties and special events. Gym in Brandon. Committed to helping Parents can take advantage of My adolescents develop physically, psychoGym as well. Every second Friday of the logically, and emotionally, there is somemonth from 6:30-10 p.m., My Gym holds thing for kids of all ages from six weeks a Parent’s Night where parents can drop through their teens. Most importantly, My off their kids who will have the opportunity Gym makes fitness fun, so children for open play, movies, pizza, and more. develop healthy practices they carry into My Gym is rolling out some summer adulthood. promotions for its summer camp opportuThurlowe Russell, owner and director nities from June 13-17 and July 11-July of My Gym, understands the important 15. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. mission that comes with attaining the each day and offers the same opportunity milestones of a healthy, happy life. for children ages three and older who are “I’m a dad of two, so I have a 4-year- potty trained to have fun and stay active. old who is about to be five and a 7-yearNo two days are ever the same. Parents old. As a parent who worked through who book all ten camp days will receive weekends, finding a program that was them for the cost of eight. There will be a safe and fun and helped my kids’ develsummer camp enrollment event Friday, opment was a challenge. I happened to May 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. go to My Gym in another area, and I Children’s first class is always free. thought it would be a great opportunity to Check out www.mygym.com/brandon for provide for my kids. I treat everyone like pricing and class schedules. Book classmy own kids.” es completely online. Call 579-6872. My My Gym offers classes and openGym Brandon is located at 2060 play hours. Whether children are a Little Badlands Dr. in Brandon.

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Florida’s Largest Fourth Of July Parade Presented By The Community Roundtable

Canine Cabana Launches Fit Paws Fitness Program By Andria Barrios

By Kathy L. Collins

up early on the fourth to catch a glimpse 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 award given to someone Photo courtesy Stephen Nickerson who epitomizes service to the The Community Roundtable's Annual Brandon Fourth community) and the winner of of July Parade offers something for everyone. the Maureen Krzanowski The Annual Brandon Fourth of July Scholarship, Dahiany Zayas-Toro, a Parade presented by The Community member of the Bloomingdale High Roundtable will be held on Saturday, School class of 2016. All of the winners July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. This year's and recipients will ride in decorated contheme is Celebrate America. vertibles. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and Attendees will also see the 2016 the route will begin at Lumsden and Non-Profit of the Year, the Greater Parsons. The route will continue north Brandon Area Meals On Wheels, on the on Parsons, stop at the reviewing stand Community Roundtable’s float. Their vollocated in front of Nature's Health Foods unteers will be celebrated for the great at Parsons and Oakfield, continue west work they do in the community. on Robertson, and end in the Publix The Parade Committee is looking parking lot at Buckingham Place. for sponsors and volunteers. Students in Marie Cain, long time Parade Chair, need of community service hours can said, “The Community Roundtable has have fun and help the community by volbeen presenting the Annual Fourth of unteering for set up and clean up. July Parade for well over 50 years. I am “Students can get up to six to seven told that it is the largest parade in the hours by volunteering their time to help state of Florida.” When asked why she is make this year’s Fourth of July Parade the chair, Cain said, “As a great grandthe best ever,” said Cain. mother of six, I love to see the smiles For more information on the 2016 and excitement on the kids’ faces. That Fourth of July Parade, contact The is what brings joy to me.” Community Roundtable at 661-4350, The Fourth of July Parade is a sight email roundtable2008@aol.com or visit to behold. The community begins lining www.thecommunityroundtable.org.

Canine Cabana recently launched a new Fit Paws program to help dogs reach and maintain a healthy weight.

New diet and fitness programs are often trending for humans, but what about canines? Angie Frazier and Kendall Duncan, co-owners of Canine Cabana, a local doggie daycare company, made sure dogs wouldn’t be left out, especially since 58 percent of the nation’s pets are overweight. “The physical and mental health of all dogs is just as important as our own. We want all dogs to be in the best overall health so they can live happy, healthy and long lives,” Frazier continues. The Fit Paws program is full of safe and fun exercises that tackle the extra “fluff” on each pooch. Over the course of 20 days, a personal, certified trainer will portion out meals and treats as well as create customized mental and physical exercises

catered to each pet’s individual ability and endurance, allowing for an overall healthier lifestyle. The program also includes daycare, which means dogs can enjoy socializing and playing in addition to shedding some pounds. Each week, the trainer holds consultations with each dog’s owner to discuss challenges and progress. Frazier and Duncan met at Busch Gardens where they served as zookeepers in 1997. Eight years ago, they collaborated to create Canine Cabana, a dog lodging, daycare, grooming and personalized training facility. With over 20 team members, “We are experts in our field. Our team is thoroughly trained in dog language, behavior and animal care, as well as CPR and First Aid. We have constant supervision of all activities and keep the highest staff to dog ratios of any facility,” explains Frazier. Canine Cabana is also open for drop off and pick up seven days a week with full staff, hours and activities each day. For reservations or a free consultation, or for more information, call 6729663 or visit www.caninecabana.biz or www.facebook.com/caninecabanafl/. Canine Cabana is located at 9708 Carr Rd. in Riverview.

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MOSI Free To Military Families This Summer & More… Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com

Military members do not need to be present for their families to visit MOSI; the free admission program is available to any bearer of a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast

museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. To find participating museums and to plan your trip, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Free admission is valid for MOSI permanent exhibits only. Additional paid upgrades are available for IMAX films or the Sky Trail Ropes Course and Zip Line. For more information on Blue Star Museums at MOSI, call 987-6000.

Military Families Get In Free To MOSI All Summer

Thanks to generous support from USAA, active-duty members of the United States military and their families will be able to visit Tampa’s Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) for free all summer. Current service members with ID and up to five family members will be able to explore MOSI’s more than 450 hands-on permanent exhibits for free through the end of Labor Day weekend on Monday, September 5. For the third year in a row, the military discounts are made possible by a partnership with USAA, a financial services and insurance company that serves current and former members of the U.S. military and their families. USAA’s presence in Tampa continues to grow, with a new facility added in January 2016 and 400 jobs created in the Tampa Bay Area since 2013. MOSI joins more than 2,000 participants in the Blue Star Museums program, which is a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America.

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SouthShore Regional Library Crawford Gallery Goes Small With Current Exhibit The current quilts, clay, waterexhibit at the color, oil, acrylic, Crawford Gallery mixed media and at the SouthShore painting on silk just Regional Library in to name a few. Ruskin is the popuThe interesting lar Six By Six; aspect of the show Small Art, Big is the size of the ideas exhibit. artwork. All artwork There are over 43 must be no bigger artists participating than six inches by with 110 pieces of six inches. Some original artwork. are even smaller The show is availbecause the artist able for viewing added a frame. through Friday, Burhop said, “This June 24. The SouthShore Regional Library in Ruskin is show is challengshowing the Six By Six; Small Art, Big Ideas ing. You have to This is a nonexhibit during the month of June. juried show which come up with an means that anyone 18 years and older idea that will translate into a small space. could submit up to four pieces of art for You really have to think about what you the show. According to Laurie Burhop, art are going to do and think it through coordinator for the SouthShore Regional because there is very little space for Library, “This is the third year we have error.” held this show. It stands up to any juried Despite the size, the artwork is clear, show. I think artists like it because you crisp and wonderfully creative, and is also could be an artist who wants to enter a for sale. The prices range from $10 to show, but might not want to commit to $75 per piece. Individuals interested in showing 15 to 20 pieces. Also, artists get purchasing a piece of artwork can contact to work in different media as well.” the artist directly as the library does not In the show, guests will see some get involved in the sales transaction. fantastic pieces from some truly talented The SouthShore Regional Library is local artists. You will find works which located at 15816 Beth Shields Way in include photography and photos with digi- Ruskin. For more information, call 273tal processing. Attendees will also find 3652 or visit www.hcplc.org.

History Center Exhibit Celebrates Legacy Of Little Golden Books The newest exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center (History Center) celebrates the legacy of Little Golden Books. The exhibit features original artwork from the beloved children’s books. The exhibit is available for viewing now through Sunday, August 14. Little Golden Books was launched in 1942. This was the first full year of America’s involvement in the Second World War. Little Golden Books made high quality illustrated books available at affordable prices for the first time to millions of young children and their parents. So whether it is Poky Little Puppy sneaking off to play or Scuffy The Tug Boat sailing down the river, there is a good chance that Little Golden Books were a part of your childhood. “We all remember growing up with Little Golden Books, and we thought this exhibit would be a fun multi-generational exhibit,” said Manny Leto, director of marketing for the History Center. “We try to plan a diverse annual exhibit schedule, covering all sorts of different topics and subject matter.” The exhibit is on the third floor of the

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Riverview 10U Lady Warriors Continue 2016 Season Success

By Tamas Mondovics

short of the title, the Warriors As the Riverview 10U Lady third place finish at one of the Warriors fast pitch travel softball most competitive events is by no team continues to rack up a wide means short of success, which range of tournament wins, it is was appropriately acknowledged effectively becoming one of the by team representatives on the most outstanding youth softball Warriors’ Facebook page followteams in the region. ing the tourney. With seven USSSA titles “Super proud of our under its belt, the program has Riverview Warriors this weekend been posting a winning streak taking third place at the Briana since last August with one tourCox Memorial,” Hallock said. nament victory after another, “Hats off to Gold Coast turning the 2016 season into a Hurricanes for winning the Texas solid year of success. tiebreaker vs us and making it to According to team Coach the championship”. Matt Hallock, one of the girls’ The Lady Warriors are now most recent victories came after eying to compete at the NSA a second place finish in the Florida State Championships on USSSA 10U Louisville Slugger June 18-19 at the Polk State Classic in Ocoee. College in Lakeland. To prove its commitment, To complete the season, dedication and talent, the Lady however, the team is ultimately Warriors team bounced back and gearing up for the tourney of the went 5-0 to win the USSSA 1-day year, the USSSA World Series at 10U Border Wars tournament Riverview Warriors 10U fast pitch softball team celebrates its recent USSSA one-day Border Wars ESPN’s Wide World of Sports championship just a couple of tournament championship win in Crystal River. Complex in weeks later in In the finals, the Orlando, Crystal River. Warriors threw all scheduled for “We have four pitchers, which July 16-23, outscored our oppocombined for a nowhich will welnents 57-4 on 50 hitter and beat the come 33 hits over the five 3N2 Diamond Girlz teams, with the game tournament,” again, 10-0, to win Warriors rankHallock said. the tournament ing second. The numbers championship. “As far as clearly match the The team preparation is girls skills as the improved its concerned, for team beat their USSSA travel seaus business is state opponents, son record to 41-4 as usual,” including Gainesville and was ready to Hallock said. Gold 6-0, 3N2 advance to comFollow the Diamond Girlz of pete in the 30 team Riverview Longwood, 10-0, USSSA Briana Cox Warriors Inferno ’06 of Memorial through its Alachua, 15-1, and Tournament during Facebook page The Fusion from St. the end of May holiat www.faceJohn’s, 16-3, before day weekend in book.com/ Riverview Lady Warriors 10U team gets ready to compete advancing to the Members of the Riverview Lady Warriors 05Lady West Palm Beach. during the USSSA Briana Cox Memorial Tournament last championship 10U fast pitch softball team show off their month. While coming Warriors/. USSSA 1-day 10U Border Wars tournagame. ment championship rings.

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TBay Brandon Swimmer Heads To Omaha For Olympic Trials

High School Swimmers Sharpen Skills In Swim Clubs During Summer Months

With the with increasing the Summer Olympics intensity of training just around the corat practice and ner, athletes all over home, Rockway is the country are constantly working preparing for the with TBay Brandon Head Coach Dave Olympic Trials taking Gesacion when place in Omaha, preparing for the Nebraska. Among Olympic Trials and the swimmers commeeting her goals. peting for the spot on Gesacion has the U.S Olympic been coaching team, swimmer from Rockway for six TBay Brandon swim TBay Brandon Head Coach Dave years now and will club, Christin Gesacion and swimmer Christin Rockway attend the Olympic Rockway, is preparprepare to attend the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. Trials with her. ing to compete Being a former swimmer himself, accordamongst some of the best swimmers ing to Gesacion going to the Olympic throughout the country. Trials is completely different environment “I’m excited to go and race,” from a usual competitive meet. He came Rockway said, “It’s going to be a new environment since I’ve never swam in the up short making it to the Olympic Trials, but has watched the trials before and the same pool as other Olympians.” coached multiple swimmers who went on Ending her sophomore year of high to compete at the Olympic Trials, only school at Tampa Catholic soon, Rockway’s swimming career is just begin- one other swimmer of his being 16 years old like Rockway. ning with three Olympic Trial qualifica“Being able to coach [Rockway] from tions. She now qualifies to compete in the 400 yard Individual Medley (IM), 200 yard 10-years-old and watch her year after year and seeing it come to fruition is IM, and the 200 yard Butterfly. Though unbelievable,” Gesacion said. Rockway isn’t setting her sights on the According to Rockway, Gesacion has Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, her been supportive and helpful in her jourgoals are set high to make the USA ney to the Olympic Trials and coming up Swimming National Junior Team for 18 with effective training to meet her goals. and under swimmers and begin training The Olympic Trials will be going on for the 2020 Summer Olympics. from June 26-July 3 and the Television Swimmers for the National Junior airing and Webcasts will be shown across team are picked yearly and are given the NBC networks. Visit www.usaswimming. opportunity to travel around the world to org under the events tab. compete against other swimmers. Along

For junior Bloomingdale High School swimmer, Kaden Miller, swimming has been a part of his life for eight years. During his time in high school he has broken school records in events like the 100-yard Backstroke and the 200-yard medley relay and has competed at regionals. Though he Bluewave high school swimmers practicing for spends most of his training time with the upcoming high school season at Brandon Bluewave, he is dedicated to going as Sports and Aquatic Center. far as he can with his high school seaWith many sports taking place during son during the fall with a goal to make it the fall high school season, swimmers to state this coming fall. are preparing to compete again with their “My [high school] coach is very suphigh school teams. Though some high portive of club swimming and just asks us school swimmers will wait until practices to be at team events,” Miller said. start with their high school teams, others According to TBay Brandon Head will or have been putting in that extra Coach Dave Gesacion, the importance effort by practicing and competing with behind high school swimmers preparing club swim teams like Bluewave and TBay for their school seasons is refining techBrandon. That additional training can nique and conditioning themselves for mean one less second on a swimmers competing while also building leadership time that can bring them and the school a skills within the club team in a way they state qualification or a school record. can bring it to their high school team. “Having [high school swimmers] Gesacion trains his high school swimswim during the off-season is a big deal mers as if they are entering a college and can hopefully help make them sucswimming season. cessful during their high school season.” For incoming freshman at Durant Bluewave’s Head Coach Todd Foley said. high school, Morgan Shinault is going in According to Foley, Club swimming to her first swimming season with goals to gives swimmers the chance to intensify make state in the 200-yard Individual their training, improve their technique, and Medley (IM) and 500 Freestyle. According gain a better understanding of the prototo Shinault, TBay Brandon practices are col and the environment associated with constantly having swimmers competing the sport. Because of that, high school and having to keep up with their times. coaches more often than not prefer club For information regarding high school swimmers to keep training during the swim programs with Bluewave’s swim season with their club team and only team, visit www.bluewaveswimming.com. come to high school practice one day a For more about TBay Brandon high week to reconnect with the team. school swim, visit www.tbaybrandon.org.

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