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FishHawk area residents are safer this month after the much anticipated official opening of Hillsborough County Fire Station Number 44 on FishHawk Blvd. between Moasic Dr. and Bell Shoals Rd. on Thursday, April 5. Hillsborough County Fire Station Number 44 opened on Fire rescue perFishHawk Blvd. last month. Top: VPK students from Kids ‘R’ sonnel, community Kids were invited to participate in the opening of the new fire station. representatives and residents attended a Continued on Page 5 ceremony which included a ribbon cutting, officially declaring the station open to help the public. In This “FishHawk residents can rest Issue easy now that station 44 is active,” said County Commissioner Stacy White, speaking at the opening cereCOUNTY PARKSTO IMPROVE .............PG 4 mony. “I am proud to have this new PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT .................PG 7 station in my district.” The station, which was completACTIVE SHOOTER WORKSHOP...........PG 9 ed with a $2.9 million budget, is HCSO MEET & GREET ......................PG 10 10,000 sq. ft., including a refueling facility, safe room, modern living PUBLIC SCHOOL BUDGET.................PG 12 quarters, a climate controlled bunker PRODUCE CO‐OP .............................PG 13 gear room and three bays housing a new fire engine. HONORED SHERIFF GEE...................PG 16 Construction costs were funded through impact fees, general revenue READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE funds and Public Safety Improvement www.ospreyobserver.com Bond Project Funds. The two-acre lot
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ance. Students are not allowed help from adults; they have a strict budget and must construct sets and costumes. They also write their own script for the play. The Spontaneous Round involves the students Randall Middle School students Blake Bole, Kayla Purifoy, Bradley solving a quesCarlson, Findlay Hartman, Leela Walbolt, John Annett and Kaylee Matteis are heading to the World Championship Odyssey of the Mind tion or problem competition in Iowa this month. during a short Seven seventh grade students from time, typically four to eight minutes, and Randall Middle School are heading to they are judged on creativity and quick Iowa this month with an exciting task thinking. ahead of them. The students make up To prepare for the competitions, the the school’s Odyssey of the Mind team team meets twice a week for months in and they recently won the state competiadvance. tion and a ticket to the world champi“The competition encourages taking onships at Iowa State University from a different approach to a problem,” said May 24-27. Hartman. “Kids that love STEM (science, The Randall students are the only technology, engineering and mathematgroup from Hillsborough County invited to ics) would love Odyssey of the Mind.” the championships where they will comThe team is working hard to raise pete against approximately 850 teams almost $10,000 to fund the trip to Iowa for from around the world. the world championships and would According to Co-coach Erin Hartman, appreciate the community support with Odyssey of the Mind events are creative fundraising and donations. problem solving competitions made up of “These kids have worked so hard for two parts: Performance and the the past seven months,” said Hartman. Spontaneous Round. “Last year we were not able to attend the “During the Performance section, the world championship due to funding, but students are given a problem to solve this year we told them if they could win and the solution must be presented in an again at states, we would take them all eight minute play,” said Hartman. the way. They are extremely talented, For example, during the state comcompetitive and super creative.” petition, the students were asked to build To contribute, visit a vehicle that could travel forward and www.gofundme.com/hy2ece-odyssey-ofbackward and they had to joust and curl the-mind-world-finals. For information, email while on the vehicle during the performHartman at erin@admechanics.com.
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Newsome’s JROTC Wolfpack Battalion Excels Both In And Out Of The Classroom
By Cadet Staff Sergeant Trinity Iwicki, Cadet 1st Lieutenant Gwyneth Kaughin and Cadet Captain Raquel Janes, Battalion S5 Section Hillsborough County All Service JROTC Cadet of the Year. Cadets Private First Class Zachary Judah and Sergeant Andrew Fischer also distinguished themselves winning the March Cadet and Noncommissioned Officer of
Forty Cadets travelled to MacDill Air Force Base for an interactive day of S.T.E.M. education.
The Annual JROTC Field Day, held the Friday before spring break, was the highlight for many Cadets as they closed out the third Nine Weeks of school. Cadets spent the day competing against each other The Battalion also sent a group of in a myriad of activifive Cadets to perform a Color ties, creating their Guard at the AUSA Banquet. own chants, banthe Month Boards respectively. ners, signs, flags, The Drill team travelled to and shirt designs to Anclote High School and competshowcase their spirit ed at the District Level. The comand creativity and petition proved their most sucsupport classmates cessful this year and spirits are as they competed high for the upcoming State comon the field. Bravo petition. The Leadership Company emerged Education Training (LET) One victorious with wins Unarmed Squad brought home a Cadet Captain Kenya in spirit, volleyball, Smith, Bravo Company first place trophy. Squad company drill, indiCommander, is one of only Exhibition and Regulation two Newsome students vidual drill, and the Unarmed Platoon both earned selected to participate at Field Day skit. Alpha the very prestigious, Florida second place positions. Platoon Company emerged Girls State. Exhibition and Male/Mixed Color with a win in capGuard placed third and the Female ture the flag while Charlie Company Color Guard came home with a fourth earned first place finishes in tug-o-war place win. Finally, Cadet First Sergeant and platoon drill. Delta Company finDavid Swartzlander placed 5th overall in ished the day with wins in flag football, the Individual Armed Exhibition categokickball and squad drill. ry. All of these accomplishments boostCadet Captain Kenya Smith, Bravo ed Newsome to an Overall Second Company Commander, is one of only Place finish for the day. two Newsome students selected to parThe Rifle Team had a very impresticipate at the very prestigious, Florida sive showing at Districts in March comGirls State. Cadet Major Dylan Renfro, ing away as District Champions. Wolfpack Battalion Executive Officer, Notable performances include Cadet has achieved another Newsome Staff Sergeant Logan Portugue - 1st JROTC first. Upon winning the Army place overall, Cadet Corporal Riley JROTC Cadet of the Year Board earlier Chadbourne - 2nd place overall, Cadet this year, Cadet Renfro competed at the Second Lieutenant Ryan Chalk - 4th Hillsborough County Multi-Service Place overall and Cadet Sergeant Cadet of the Year Board against nine Madison Swanson - 5th place overall. other cadets who won boards within The team came away with seven trotheir respective Service JROTC’s. At the phies and eight individual neck medals! JROTC Cadet of the Year Recognition For more, visit www.newsome Ceremony held at Freedom High jrotc.com. School, she was designated the
Fifth Graders Receive Free Admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Fifth graders directors who will nationwide have make today’s plans just landed a free a reality. Students trip to space. For will have the opporthe second contunity to see and secutive year, experience NASA’s Kennedy Space past, present and Center Visitor bold future – bringComplex is offering to life what they ing a front row are learning about seat to NASA’s in school.” future of space A highlight for With about 40 launches slated to take place exploration with an this year, there are many chances that you 2018 is the all-new might catch a launch during your visit to invitation for a fullAstronaut Training Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. day of adventure Experience, availand fun for free. able for an additional fee with admission, Current and incoming fifth graders which uses immersive simulation techfall 2018 who visit with a full-admissionnology to transport participants to Mars, paying-adult, will receive free, one-day train them to live and work in the harshadmission to Kennedy Space Center est environment, and teach them what Visitor Complex. There is a limit of three it’s like to travel to the Red Planet, using students per one paid adult. The ticket real NASA science to address engineeris available at www.kennedyspacecening challenges. It boasts the most highter.com/info/tickets#SpecialOffers. The tech, hands-on activities available at ticket can be printed and then presented Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at any ticket window, along with one of through two distinct programs: Astronaut the following as proof of age: a fourthTraining Experience, and Mars Base or fifth-grade report card, a passport or 1. Astronaut Training Experience is an birth certificate. The offer will run opportunity for visitors to train like an through December 31, 2018. astronaut preparing for a mission to “Last year’s Fifth Grade Free offer Mars, and Mars Base 1 offers a chance was so successful that we couldn’t wait to live on Mars for seven hours, as to share the news that we are repeating “rookie astronauts,” while performing the program,” said Therrin Protze, chief base operations along with real science operating officer of Kennedy Space experiments and engineering tasks. Center Visitor Complex. “In our continWith about 40 launches planned for ued commitment to promote STEM, we 2018, the chances of catching a launch hope to inspire kids in this age group to during a visit are great. become the next generation of astroFor information, nauts, engineers, scientists and launch visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.
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Riding With Team Grace Cycling To Support MS Research
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Team Grace Cycling, sponsored in part by Grace Community United Methodist Church in Lithia, is preparing for this year’s Bike MS Citrus Tour on Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6. Over two days, Team Grace will be riding with approximately 1,000 other cyclists and volunteers between Fantasy of Flight (Polk City) and the Omni at Champions Gate (Orlando) and then back to Fantasy of Flight. Although cyclists will enjoy riding through the citrus groves of Old Florida, along beautiful lakes, and through ancient forests, the main reason they’re riding is to increase awareness and raise funds to help support cutting-edge research, programs and services for everyone impacted by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Team Grace is a group of friends, neighbors, and families from all over the central Florida area. They are casual recreational bike riders, cycling enthusiasts, non-riding volunteers, tri-athletes, and even people with MS who use their bikes for fitness, fun, and fundraising. The
total money raised for charities by Team Grace is approximately $75,000, in less than one year. The goal for the Bike MS Citrus Tour is to raise $50,000 in the fight against MS. Team Grace’s Captain is Fishhawk resident, Stephen Barone, who has been riding in Bike MS events for over 15 years. He is proud of the over 35 riders and volunteers who will be participating in this year’s Bike MS Citrus Tour as well as other events throughout the year. “The Citrus Tour is our hallmark event. However, since we formed last winter, Team Grace riders have also participated in the Bike MS Cycle to the shore between Jacksonville and Daytona, Bike MS Breakaway to Key Largo between Miami and Key Largo, the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, and Plant City YMCA’s Dean’s Ride. We ride most weekends from Fishhawk and sometimes we travel to ride at the many great cycling locations in the Tampa area. We have a great group who enjoy spending time together.” To sign up to ride or volunteer, or to make a donation, visit main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/TeamGra ce2018. For more information, Team Grace can be contacted at info@mygraceumc.com. Grace United Methodist Church is located at 5708 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Lithia. Discover grace at www.mygraceumc.com.
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Local County Parks Slated For Improvements This Summer
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Enjoying On weekends, the Hillsborough entire trail will be County parks is open. high on the list Woof! Woof! Dog for those who Park Coming to love spending Brandon time outdoors. A dog park, walkTo make the ing trail, and expandparks even beted parking lot are ter, sometimes coming to Bertha and parks must Tony Saladino Park in temporarily Brandon. close or areas The project, within the which began in April, parks are limit- The boardwalk at Aldermans Ford Park is set is projected to last to close temporarily for repairs. ed for conthrough late summer. struction or The park, located special projects. at 1705 Bryan Road, will be closed to Below is information on some of the visitors while work is underway. local parks slated for improvements this Dog parks are becoming more popsummer. ular as pet owners look for a safe, Boardwalk Repair Project At enclosed area where their dogs can play Alderman’s Ford and get fresh air and exercise. The dog The boardwalk at Alderman’s Ford park will include shade shelters, artificial Conservation Park is currently closed for turf, and separate areas for large dogs repairs which will last through and small dogs. September. Existing amenities at Bertha and The work will be the most extensive Tony Saladino Park include a basketball done to the half-mile boardwalk in three court, picnic shelter, ball field, playdecades, replacing everything but the ground, and restrooms. The park’s pilings. On a short section damaged by namesakes are a well-known Brandon Hurricane Irma in September, the pilings couple who opened their hearts and also will be replaced. their home to generations of young The project also will affect access to baseball players, many of whom went the 1.9 mile paved trail that wends along on to collegiate or professional baseball the north and south prongs of the Alafia careers. River. A portion of the trail will be shut For information, visit www.hillsbordown from the main park entrance to the oughcounty.org/en/residents/recreationdouble bridges Monday through Friday. and-culture/parks.
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tion will drastically reduce the time it takes for emergency crews to respond to residents in FishHawk and the surrounding areas.” The station will help ease the heavy load of the nearby Number 2 Lithia station, Number 7 Station on Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico and Number 16 Station in Riverview. The building, which Commissioner Stacy White and Chiel Dennis was designed by Jones stand together at the new Fire Station #44. Wilder Architecture and in the FishHawk area within hours of constructed by CRS Building, was opening. planned taking anticipated growth Speaking at the ribbon cutting into consideration. ceremony, Chief Dennis Jones “We have room to house two informed attendees that the station is more fire trucks and space to house the first new fire station in the county additional crew,” said Jones. “We are since 2006 and noted that the area looking forward to growing with the has incurred astronomical growth in FishHawk area.” that time. The station is located at 13601 “Since 2006, we have experiFishHawk Blvd. For more informaenced a 36 percent increase in call tion, visit volume,” said Jones. “This new stawww.hillsboroughcounty.org.
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Celebrate 15 Years of Building Community At Neighborhood Conference
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On May 12, When and Where to residents are invited Pull a Permit,’ ‘Let to learn more about Us Be Your Guide’, how to improve which will show resitheir community at dents how to report the 15th Annual issues in the comNeighborhoods munity via phone or Conference hosted website, and ‘A by Hillsborough Conversation with County’s Office of the County Neighborhood Administrator.’ Relations. The con“This year we ference, which are emphasizing The 15th Annual Neighborhoods takes place at the ‘Navigating County Conference will be held on Sat. May 12. Sheraton Tampa East, is expected to Government,’” said Sloan. “We try to draw more than 900 neighborhood, civic always offer workshops and opportunities and crime watch associations from all that will encourage our residents to keep over Hillsborough County. their community safe, beautiful and susWith the theme of Creating tainable.” Community, the event will be made up of In addition to the vendor area and workshops with topics ranging from workshops, the conference also includes ‘Connecting Your Neighborhood to Social the Neighborhood Recognition Awards Media’ to ‘What to Know About Code Luncheon, where the county highlights Enforcement’ and a large vendor area neighborhoods and standout community with local and national businesses, varileaders. In addition, the Children’s Board ous departments from Hillsborough of Hillsborough County sponsors an County and the City of Tampa, homeown- award of $2,000 for the Neighborhood ers association (HOA) attorneys, property Youth Volunteer of the Year. managers, HART, the Alliance for “Anyone that lives in a neighborhood Children with Disabilities and more. or uses county services will benefit from “The goal of the conference is to help attending,” said Sloan. “If someone is a citizens learn how to build a sense of new HOA board member, they can also community and make their neighborget their certification at the conference.” hoods safe, attractive and friendly,” said Registration for then event is availWanda Sloan, Hillsborough County able online at www.hcflgov.net. The event Neighborhood Liaison. opens at 8 a.m. with workshops starting Residents are encouraged to visit the at 8:45 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. The county website to learn more about the Sheraton Tampa East is located at 10221 workshops offered and sign up for the Princess Palm Ave. in Tampa. For more conference. Workshops will include ‘If, information, call 272-5860.
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Local Resident And Purple Heart Recipient Celebrates 75th Birthday Gordon Beadle, a resident of Riverview, is celebrating his 75th birthday this month. When he was a young Marine fighting in Vietnam in 1965, there were more than a few occasions he wondered if he might see another birthday as a combat engineer who cleared active mine fields for a living. Beadle always wanted to be a Marine. Born April 23, 1943 in Philadelphia, he knew military service was a calling at a young age. With the approval of his father, he enlisted early at the age of 17 in 1960. After finishing boot camp at Paris Island, SC, he joined C Company, 8th Engineers Support Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC. He was trained as combat demolition and explosive expert. He bravely cleared mine fields and neutralized explosives for fellow infantrymen. He became so good at it that he eventually trained troops in the craft of mine warfare. Corporal Beadle fought in jungle warfare in Japan while stationed in Okinawa and eventually was stationed at Camp Pendleton in CA where led a team of eight men as an combat engineers in the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. His job was finding and clearing explosives and demolitions. In July of 1965, his country decided to put Sergeant Beadle’s expertise to use in the jungles of Vietnam. He did what he was trained to do; clear mine fields of explosives so his fellow servicemen would have safe passage to finish the mission. Three months after he landed, Beadle was wounded by a land mine on November 11, 1965 in Chu Lai, Vietnam. The injuries to Beadle’s legs were severe. He lost one of his legs and badly injured the other. Doctors and medics were thankfully able to
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save the injured leg. After being stabilized, he was flown back home to the Naval hospital in Philadelphia to be closer to family. Sergeant Beadle was awarded the Purple Heart while still recovering from his injuries in Vietnam. Being a Marine was a family affair. Beadle’s two other brothers also joined the Marines and fought in Vietnam as well as other family members. His younger brothers, Robert and Harry Beadle enlisted at the first chance they could to join him. His youngest brother, Harry Beadle, was killed in action in 1968 at the tender age 19. Gordon Beadle has his brother’s Purple Heart medal, something he cherishes. Sergeant Gordon Beadle, USMC had planned to make being a Marine a lifetime career. He medically retired with full benefits after his injury. After hours and hours of therapy and hard work, he was able to walk with a prosthetic leg. He started a new life, went to college and started a successful business. But all would be for nothing if he hadn’t met the love of his life on a blind date. Celebrating her 18th birthday, Susan was picked up at her house by a handsome stranger in a suit and tie, carrying a wrapped birthday present. It was necklace that Gordon had picked out as nice gesture to his mysterious date. He’s a Marine and gentleman. They were married June 13, 1970 and have three children and five grandchildren. Happy 75th Birthday Sgt. Gordon Beadle, USMC Retired. Oorah! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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Retired Officers Teach Active Shooter Workshop To Groups, Teams & Businesses
By Kate Quesada
Would you tions, in addition to know what to telling attendees what do when faced not to do in the event with an active of an active shooter. shooter situaClasses are tailored to tion? Retired fit the group and Hillsborough include information County Sheriff’s from the FBI and the Office (HCSO) Department of officers Ron Homeland Security. Hartley and SouthShore Andy Ross Chamber of recently helped Commerce Executive a group of Director Melanie members from Retired Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Officers Rimes attended the the SouthShore training. Ron Hartley and Andy Ross offer Active Shooter Training classes through their busiChamber of “In light of recent ness Innovative Training and Consulting. Commerce events in our country, develop a plan for that and other emerthis information is extremely important gency situations and, through their busiand it gives you the tools you need to ness, Innovative Training and Consulting, know to avoid further danger,” said they hope to reach many more residents. Rimes. “We will keep offering this course Hartley and Ross offer Active through our Diversity Team for as long as Shooter Training courses using their law we need to.” enforcement experience and extensive In addition to offering classes to busiresearch on the subject to help residents nesses, groups, churches and private prepare plans for what to do when faced schools, Innovative Training and with a nightmare situation. Consulting also put together threat “We work on the philosophy that you assessment plans for businesses. are as safe as you make yourself,” said Classes also cover personal safety, workHartley, who retired as a Colonel with the place violence and gun safety. HCSO after 40 years of service. “If we “We hope to empower people to take can give people a better chance of being a proactive approach to their own safety,” prepared when something tragic happens said Ross, who served as Deputy Chief and make them aware of what is going of Police at Tampa International Airport on around them, we are doing our job.” after retiring as a Captain following 30 The training focuses on making peoyears with HCSO. For more information ple safer by raising awareness and cover- on Innovative Training and Consulting, ing the psychological and physiological visit www.ITCFlorida.com or call 988responses people have to stressful situa7765.
NFL Players Bring Charity & Friends To Visit Kids At Brandon Regional
By Nick Nahas
can come back and have a platform, I think you should always use it and be a part of the community, and let everybody know that if you believe in yourself, you can do anything that you want to.” According to the website, the DRC Foundation provides opportunities to disadvantaged youth through proPhotos Courtesy of Nancy Nahas grams and Corey Coleman interacting events that with a young fan at Brandon Hospital. address the Dominique Rodgerseducational Cromartie, former New York needs, Giants cornerback, visited social eleBrandon Regional Hospital on ments, and April 7 to spend time with kids economic in the hospital. He and a few Shaquill (right) and Shaquem Griffin hardship of partaking in fun activities. of his NFL friends joined the young peochildren in doing artwork and visiting with ple in underserved communities. them. Rodgers-Cromartie said he wanted The former NFL 1st-round pick has a to celebrate his 32nd birthday by doing scholarship fund which awards a scholarsomething meaningful for the community. ship to a student-athlete from the He played football at Lakewood Ranch Bradenton area. He also partakes in sevHigh School in Bradenton and later went eral other programs that help underprivion to play college football at Tennessee leged youth, such as his Holiday Program State. and the Dreambuilders program that proPlayers that were a part of the festivi- vides essential nutrition to kids in need in ties include Browns wide receiver Corey the New York City area, and it also supColeman, Ravens safety Anthony Levine, ports the St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Cowboys defensive end Damontre’ and its efforts to find cures and save chilMoore and twin brothers, UCF standout dren with cancer. Shaquem Griffin and Seahawks cornerAn 11-year NFL veteran, Rodgersback Shaquill Griffin. Cromartie is currently a free agent and Rodgers-Cromartie also put together wants to sign with another team to contina celebrity basketball tournament in ue playing in the NFL. For more informaPalmetto to raise money for his charity, tion, or if you would like to donate to his the DRC Foundation. “It means a lot,” cause, you can visit his website at said Rodgers-Cromartie. “Any time you DRCFoundation.org.
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Volume 17, Issue 5
Sheriff’s Office Teams With Kraftologee To Host Coffee With A Cop
Book Signing Event At Art Monkey Feature’s Disney's Jed Author
The Hillsborough The event County Sheriff’s Office will be an open (HCSO) is teaming up forum, so resiwith Kraftologee in dents are Riverview to offer resiencouraged to dents a unique experiattend any time ence this month. From during between 8-9:30 a.m. on 8 and 9:30 Thursday, May 3, a.m. to mingle HCSO officers who with the officers patrol the Brandon, and other interValrico and Riverview ested in citiarea will be on hand at zens. HCSO Community Resource Deputy Cliff the coffee shop to netThe partis one of eight to ten officers who will work and talk with resi- Fletcher nership attend Coffee with a Cop taking place at dents and business Kraftologee in Riverview on Thursday, May 3 between from 8-9:30 a.m. owners. HCSO and The event, which is the brain child of Kraftologee was formed at a Riverview Bloomingdale Community Resource Chamber meeting when Fletcher menDeputies Cliff Fletcher and Breanna tioned to a member that he was looking Rodrigues, is called Coffee with a Cop for a place to host an event for the public. and according to Fletcher between eight “We looking forward to meeting other and ten officers from HCSO’s District V business owners who might be able to are planning to attend. host similar events in the future,” said “Our goal is to provide citizens with a Fletcher. chance to engage and interact with the Residents who are not able to attend deputies who work in their area,” said the event, but who are interested in getFletcher, a Riverview resident who has ting to know their local officers, are invited been with HCSO for more than 10 years. to visit Fletcher and Rodrigues at the Fletcher hopes that in addition to Bloomingdale Community Substation, concerned citizens, local business ownlocated at 3622 Erindale Dr. between 8 ers will attend the event. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The sta“This Coffee with a Cop is unique tion also responds to property crime and because we are hoping to reach as many handles community complaints and fraud local businesses as possible to hear their reports for the Bloomingdale area. For thoughts on our community and how we more information, call the station at 635can work together,” said Fletcher, whose 8040. role as community resource deputy Kraftologee is located at 10312 means that he is always looking for ways Bloomingdale Ave. in Riverview and can to connect with citizens. be reached at 252-3106.
FishHawk resiPlan to spend your dent Kathleene evening in Park Square startHardy, Co-Owner of ing with a ribbon cutting at 5 All Life's Memories, p.m. Enjoy refreshments for LLC, is pleased to purchase at Art Monkey's cofannounce that her fee and ice-cream counter. Utah-based nephew, The proceeds from the and author, Steven raffles and book sales are to Bohls, Disney Author benefit sixteen-year-old of Jed and the FishHawk resident, Jadyn Junkyard War will be Barrera who was rushed into in the local area May emergency surgery last 15-18, for speaking October engagements at where tests local Hillsborough came back county schools, positive for including Alafia cancer. Join Steven Bohls, Elementary, Cimino Jadyn’s Author of Jed and the Junkyard War, for a Elementary and diagnosis booksigning event at the Lithia Springs was Art Monkey Studio in Elementary. upgraded FishHawk’s Park Square on Saturday, May 18 The trip will end to B Cell from 5-8:30 p.m. Sales with a fundraising lymphoma will benefit a local child book signing event stage 3. fighting an illness. on Friday, May 18 from 5 to 8:30 p.m., For hosted by Eric and Liisa Soncrant, ownresidents who can’t make the event, ers of the Art Monkey Studio in there is an opportunity to call ahead to FishHawk’s Park Square, 16144 pre-purchase a signed copy for later pick Churchview Dr. in Lithia. up. In March, the FishHawk co-ed softball The event will offer a meet and greet league hosted a successful fundraiser for with the author and his personal signing the family. of the ned Jed book on site. There will be For more updates, visit books available for purchase and every AllLifesMemories.com/news and on person in attendance will receive a goodFacebook at ie-bag with items donated by local merwww.facebook.com/AllLifesMemories. chants. To provide items or baskets for raffle, A raffle will be held for gift items and please contact Hardy at 662-4064, specialty gift baskets donated by local through its Facebook Event Page: residents and business owners. Drawings Jayden Strong or will be held at 8 p.m. AllLifesMemories.com/contact.
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May 2018
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Brandon Area Students Learn About Solar, Science At STEM At Hands-On Expo
Newsome Junior Brings Music To The Bridges Residents For Gold Project
energy or hear from the sun.” The winners from the events earned free registration at the Florida Solar Energy Center’s EnergyWhiz Expo next month in Cocoa, Florida. G’kosi Boyce, a seventh grade student from McLane Middle School, won first place in the middle school Junior Solar Sprint competition and Shelby Bain, a fifth grade student from Lithia Springs Elementary in Valrico, won Students from Hillsborough County middle and elementary schools participated in the EnergyWhiz first place in the elementary Expo at McLane Middle School in Brandon last month Jelni Robinson and division. using their STEM knowledge to race cars and cook Iliana Canon from McLane food with the power of the sun.
Newsome The idea High School was only the first Junior, Kristin part of Kristin’s Reagin, goes for project. Next the gold with her came the recent project, fundraising, ‘Medicine for the applying for and Soul.’ Open only receiving a grant to girls in high and collecting school, the Girl used iPods Scout Gold is the through various most prestigious drives. With over and the most diffi$750 raised, cult to earn with Kristin Reagin’s Girl Scout Gold Project benefits Kristin provided only 5.4% of eligi- dementia patients at The Bridges Assisted Living nine iPods with & Memory Care Community in Riverview. ble Girl Scouts headphones, a successfully earning this award. charging station, a housing container that For the past two years Kristin, can be locked, and music from iTunes. daughter of Tom and Lynn Reagin of The best and most rewarding part was Valrico, has volunteered every Sunday at yet to come. “When I placed the headThe Bridges Assisted Living & Memory phones on the residents and they began Care Community in Riverview. As Kristin to sing and smile, I saw first hand that my played the piano and sang with the mem- project was working and residents were ory care residents, she realized the posiresponding positively.” tive effect music had on them. Donna Steiermann, Executive Kristin’s project ‘Medicine for the Director at The Bridges, foresees many Soul,’ is based on extensive research benefits for residents. “’Medicine for the conducted on the effects of music on indi- Soul’ will be a wonderful addition to our viduals with dementia. “I am extremely community and will improve the quality of passionate about this topic since I know our residents’ lives,” she commented. how music can help bring joy to the lives In addition to her ongoing commitof those with dementia. I also know that ment to the Girl Scout program, Kristin is music has been scientifically proven to active in Elite and Chamber Choir at tap into memories that had otherwise Newsome High and is a member of their been forgotten,” Kristin noted. Kristin’s Cross Country Team. She also volunteers goal to utilize donated iPods and create her time to sing and play the piano at genre specific playlists for each iPod Hope Lutheran Church of Plant City. As came to fruition; she recently presented you might imagine, Kristin aspires to a the program to residents and staff at The career in music therapy or music educaBridges. tion.
By Kate Quesada
Students from all over Hillsborough County showed off their science and engineering skills with help from the sun last month at the annual EnergyWhiz Expo held at McLane Middle School in Brandon. The event, open to students in fourth to eighth grade, was made up of two events, the Junior Solar Sprint Race and the Solar Cook Off. The Solar Sprint judged cars, created by students and powered by the sun, on design, innova-
tion and performance in a 20-meter, wireguided sprint race. The cook-off was a two part contest where students designed a functional solar cooker and created a dish in it. “The event is a great way to highlight solar energy and its many uses,” said Mike Wilson, McLane’s robotics engineering technology teacher who runs the event. “We host this every year to get students excited about engineering and interested in STEM-based careers. Students who participate are able to design, build and test devices that get
Middle School also earned a spot at the state expo with their unique front wheel drive solar car. “I have a lot of fun building and fixing stuff and learning the mechanics of it all,” said Canon. The Jalapeño team from Chiles Elementary School won first place in the cook-off with a Mexican inspired meal of taco seasoned ground beef and homemade guacamole. According to Wilson, the cook-off event was developed to provide a real world solar thermal challenge for the students. Each team prepared their dish, discussed their cooker with the judges and answered questions from attendees. McLane is one of four schools in Hillsborough County with a STEM academy offering students an opportunity to learn advanced programming and engineering. For more information on McLane Middle School, call 744-8100. Visit www.fsec.usf.edu for more information on the Solar Energy Center.
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Volume 17, Issue 5
Alliance Group Encourages Parents To Fight To Fund Public Education Last month, Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS) parents received messages from Superintendent Jeff Eakins letting them know that the education budget approved by Governor Scott for 2018-19 included less funding for schools than Members of the Hillsborough County group The Alliance for Public they were Schools encourage residents to inform themselves on how to improve public education funding in the state. expecting. A the national average. group of activists, led by FishHawk “It’s a joke,” she said. “We are resident Melissa Erickson, wants to facing 25 plus years of chronic help voters determine what to do under-funding. Our children are about it. worth the same as children in other “We were expecting more fundstates.” ing for our students than what was In addition to the already low approved,” said Eakins, in the mesper-child budget, the school district sage that went out to parents on March 22. “Especially since the state has been given what Eakins expects to amount to $35.8 million in addihas billions of dollars available to tional mandated expenses for new fund both school security and classschool resource officers, increased room needs.” retirement contributions and health According to Eakins, the state care costs, among others. budget includes an increase of just “For months, we have been put$0.47 cents per student in flexible funding for the HCPS district. A num- ting cost-saving steps in place across our district and have saved ber that Erickson finds unforgivable considering that Florida children cur- millions of dollars,” he said. “These steps will definitely help, but the rently receive approximately $4,000 less funding, per child, per year than amount of funding in this state budg-
By Kate Quesada
questions,” she said. “Being fired up about issues with your friends and on social media doesn’t change policy. The
only way things are going to change is if we elect people who are going to make changes.” Erickson’s group, The Alliance for Public Schools, was formed in 2012 with a mission to educate, According to Eakins, the state budget includes an increase of engage and inspire just 47 cents per students in flexible funding for the HCPS district which is currently approximately $4,000 less, per child, families and communities to collectively per year than the national average. support high quality et is far lower than we had expectpublic schools and the children who ed.” attend them. He went on to ask voters to let The group hosts events, such as state leaders know they support Parent University, to educate resifunding of public schools, something dents and speak regularly on issues Erickson also feels is vitally imporimportant to public education around tant. the community. To learn more, “People need to inform themsearch for the group on Facebook or selves on how their elected officials visit www.all4schools.org. are advocating for public schools, For more information on HCPS, then show up and ask them, and visit www.sdhc.k12.fl.us. those running for office, the hard
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Popular Cypress Creek Produce Co-op Kicks Off Weekly FishHawk Location
By Marie Gilmore
Community Service Hours and earn free bins for their weekly help. “Now we have 18,000 members on our page and anywhere from 600 to 1,000 orders a week,” added Adams who was very happy with the first week of more than 130 produce orders for FishHawk on it’s first week in April. After two years of being
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The Cypress Creek Produce Coop has found a new weekly distribution point in FishHawk Ranch. It has partnered with The Chapel at FishHawk near Park Square to create a weekly pick-up location for fruits, vegetables, fresh-baked breads, honey and more. The co-op has been in operation for two years with multiple pick up sites across S.E. Hillsborough County and owner Cassie Adams has had many requests for a FishHawk location. “We’ve had so many residents asking us to bring our co-op to FishHawk and we finally found a perfect location right at The Chapel of FishHawk in the heart of the neighborhood,” said Adams who also distributes wholesale produce and came up with the co-op idea after finding a surplus in wholesale produce available. With the co-op, Adams and her fellow admins on the Cypress Creek coop Facebook page post a listing of what fruits and veggies will be available in the weekly bin and customers order either a medium or large bin through a Google Docs form. Payment is collected upon pick-up and there is a one-time registration/join fee to join the co-op of $5. Currently medium bins are reserved for $20 per week and large for $30 per week. The picks up are typically in 2.5-hour windows one day per week. For The Chapel at FishHawk, the pick-up is Thursday nights from 5:30-8 p.m. An assembly line is set up and coop members bring totes or bins to collect their produce and go down the line to assemble their allotment. Volunteers, including students, can earn
in operation, volunteers estimate that about 200 to 300 people arrive at each pickup site to collect their bins, with the Winthrop/St. Matthews stop being the busiest. “We have Co-op members who pickup extra bins just to drop them at their neighbors and volunteers who work an extra shift and donate their bin.” In addition to the bins, co-op members have the opportunity to add-on fresh breads, locally sourced honey and extra produce. To learn more about the Cypress Creek Produce Co-op, and to get a list of all their pickup locations which currently include FishHawk, Cypress Creek, Sundance, Moose Lodge, Summerfield and Winthrop/St. Matthews, join their Facebook group at Cypress Creek Produce Co-op. If you don’t have a Facebook page, but still want to become a member, email cypresscreekcoop@gmail.com to get a link to an order form as well as to ask any questions you may have. The Chapel at FishHawk is located at 6026 Churchside Dr. Lithia, Florida 33547. visit www.thechapelfh.org for more.
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Library Hosts Comic Fans And More At Convention
By Kate Quesada
Calling all well.” super hero fans. Events at this The SouthShore year’s convention Regional Library is will include a once again hosting superhero story Tampa Bay LibCon time with Wonder this year celebratWoman and ing comic books, Super Girl, a anime, manga, scivideo game tourfi, fantasy and the nament, an world of fandom author panel feawith a free, familyturing Kat friendly super hero Heckenbach, themed convention. Stefani Seoul, The event, tak- The ShoreShore Regional Library in Ruskin is Amy Christine one of two locations hosting LibCon on ing place at both Parker and Elise Saturday, May 12. SouthShore and Jimmie B. Keel Kova, workshops, including a comic book Regional Library in Carrollwood on workshop with Tim Gibbons, and child, Saturday, May 12 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., teen and adult cosplay contests. has a full line up of activities and speakIn addition, featured guests will ers that should appeal to the family. include Logan Eickmeier with Special FX “We are so excited to host this event Make-Up and Wagner Events with airagain,” said SouthShore Administrative brush face painting and balloon twisting. Librarian, Cheryl Wolfe. “The first year, The Lennard High School Robotics group LibCon was only offered in Carrollwood. will perform a robotics demonstration and They had a very successful event with a the Florida Chalk Association will host a fantastic amount of community enthusichalk art mini workshop and contest. The asm so we expanded the event last year full line up will be available closer to the to two library locations in order to make it date at www.hcplc.org/libcon. more convenient for interested attendees Local artists of all ages are invited to throughout Hillsborough County.” submit fan art for competition related to According to Wolfe, last year more the LibCon event. Art work accepted to than 400 people attended the event at the exhibition will be displayed at the the SouthShore Library alone. library’s Crawford Exhibit Gallery from “We had several dedicated attenMay 1 until June 23. The art show is dees who participated in LibCon events funded by the Friends of the SouthShore at both libraries last year,” said Wolfe. Library. “Some spent the morning at SouthShore SouthShore Regional Library is locatthen headed to Jimmie B. Keel for the ed at 15816 Beth Shields Way in Ruskin afternoon and the opposite was true as and can be reached at 273-3652.
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Students Use Full Week Of Positive Actions To Make An Impact
By Kate Quesada
Students at Bloomingdale High School participated in Positivity Week last month to push back against school violence and raise money for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Bloomingdale High School students used a unique strategy to make an impact last month. The school’s Student Government Association (SGA) members encouraged all students to participate in a Positivity Week in an effort to push back against school violence. Events throughout the week included High Five Monday, Team Kindness Tuesday, Compliment Thursday, where students were encouraged to write a compliment slip, supplied by the SGA, during lunch and share it with a peer, and Fist Bump Friday. “A fist bump, a compliment, a high five - they are small gestures from a classmate that could make a big difference in a student’s life when it comes to feeling connected and involved at school,” said Hillsborough County Public School’s Media Outreach, Tanya Arja. According to the school’s S.G.A. teacher sponsor, Amanda LaFoe, the idea for the week was initiated at a monthly district S.G.A. meeting after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. “Our goal is to create a district wide initiative to encourage students to get to know their peers through positive actions,” said LaFoe, who also teaches Government and History at the school.
“We are trying to build a trust among our students. Letting the students build trust with their teachers and faculty members, I think that’s what’s happened recently.” Students feel that the message from the week will leave a lasting impact. “I find that a lot of times, people just walk in the hallways and look the other way,” said Senior Haley Lazzara. “I’ve been making it my mission to reach out and say hi to people in the hallways more than I usually do, just so people feel welcome and comfortable, and make them feel better about themselves and better about the community they’e in and the school they go to every day.” Students also raised money for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School through the purchase of maroon shirts which they wore on the Wednesday of Positivity Week. “I hope that Positivity Week sets precedent that we are here together,” said Senior Ashley Russell. “If you have a problem, you need to talk to somebody and know that you are not alone.” Bloomingdale High School is located at 1700 E. Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico. For information, at 744-8018 or visit www.bloomingdale.mysdhc.org.
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Tampa’s Food Scene Welcomes Armature Works & The Hall On Franklin
By Kathy L. Collins
shop for up to 30 people Over the last few complete with a full cooking decades, Tampa has been demonstration kitchen, event transformed from a business spaces, a spacious outdoor centric downtown that closed terrace. There are additional at 5 p.m. to one that is filled spaces planned as the with excitement, entertainHeights Public Market conment and great food. The tinues to grow. most recent and exciting The Heights Public additions to Tampa’s culinary Market is housed in the scene are the Hall on Armature Works which dates Franklin and the Heights back to 1910 when it was Public Market. the storage and mainteThe Hall on Franklin is a nance facility for Tampa European inspired specialty Electric’s Streetcars. food hall located at 1701 N. Chrissy Nieves, a resiFranklin St. The Hall on dent of Winthrop in Franklin features seven Riverview is a well-travelled diverse cuisines under one foodie who has visited both room with sit down service. spaces. Nieves said, “I love Try a hand-crafted cocktail both places. We like to go from The Collection or grab to the Hall on Franklin for a coffee or tea from Kofe date night. It is more and then walk around the upscale and more like a fine hall and see what whets dining restaurant.” Nieves your palette. You can select added, “The concept allows from Asian street food at young chefs to have a North Star Eatery, seafood restaurant of their own.” from Heights Fish Market, a Nieves said of the melty sandwich from Heights The Hall on Franklin (L) is a lively, diverse full-service food hall located in Tampa’s first suburb, “The Heights.” The Heights Public Market (R ) is a fabulous food hall that has something for everyone and is located in the beautifully Height Public Market, “The Melts, breakfast all day from renovated Armature Works. Heights Public Market has a Bake’n Babes, or signature little bit of everything. You can Heights Public Market. The vendors Just bowls from Poke Rose. grab a coffee or a full meal. They also here include outposts of some of a few miles away, sits the Heights The concept of the Hall on Franklin have co-working spaces so this is a Tampa’s most celebrated restaurants Public Market at the restored Armature is unique. Not only can you enjoy great great place to come with friends or even such as Ichicora Imoto, Ava and Cru Works located at 1910 N. Ola Ave. The food and drink, but you can also purby yourself.” For info on the Hall on Cellars. Steelbach is a new full service Heights Public Market is situated in chase the leather sofa you have Franklin, visit southern inspired kitchen and chop22,000 sq. ft. of open industrial market enjoyed sitting on or the beautiful chanwww.thehallonfranklin.com. For the house. space featuring an open floor plan with delier lighting the space. The Hall on Heights Public Market, visit www.armaIn addition to the restaurants and Franklin has free WiFi and remote work- communal dining. tureworks.com. pop ups such as Empamamas, there is There are currently 16 dining spaces. An outdoor terrace is in the a Show and Tell entertainment workoptions with more on the way at the planning stages.
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the scraps back in the water. Pets are typically the size of alligator prey. Keep your pets away from the water’s edge and do not let you pet drink in the water. Never feed an alligator. Avoid piles of twigs, grasses and disturbed soil near the water’s edge. It could be a nest, and female alligators will get aggressive to protect it. “GatorWorld Parks of Florida works closely with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission as we serve as a rescue and relocation facility for some nuisance alligators. We’ve specifically designed our park to showcase alligators safely,” explained GatorWorld Parks of Florida developer Don Buckner. If you are concerned about an alligator on your property, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Alligator Nuisance line at 866-FWC-GATOR. For a close encounter with an alligator and to see these beautiful reptiles up close and safely, visit GatorWorld of Florida. It is located at 492 W. Hwy. 44 in Wildwood, a little over an hour’s drive. Visitors are offered opportunities to drive through a scenic trail and view alligators in their natural habitat. It is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed Sundays. For more information, visit GatorWorldParks.com.
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Residents Raise Money To Become Top MADD Team In Officer’s Memory
By Kate Quesada
Valrico resident representing 52 teams. Larry Morrell was More than $97,000 was dedicated to fighting raised over all. drunk drivers and MADD About Larry despite the fact that was the highest fundraisthe Hillsborough ing team and the walk County Sheriff’s was dedicated to Morrell Deputy lost his battle due to his commitment to with cancer last year, the group’s mission. his mission to make “Hillsborough County the roads safer lives Sheriff’s Deputy Larry on. Morrell worked daily in the Morrell’s wife, trenches educating the Debbie, a teacher at public, working with estabFishHawk Creek Valrico resident Debbie Morrell hon- lishments that sell alcoored her late husband, Hillsborough holic beverages and on Elementary School, County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry recently raised more patrol arresting drunk drivMorrell, by raising more than than $6,000 when her $6,000 for Mother’s Against Drunk ers,” said Larry Coggins Driving. team, MADD About Jr., executive director for Larry, participated in MADD’s West Central the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving Florida division. “His impact on our com(MADD) Walk Like MADD event in munity and MADD resulted in the creTampa in his name. ation of the Deputy Larry Morrell MADD “Those who knew Larry know that Law Enforcement Officer of the Year the best part of his career was dedicated award.” to removing drunk drivers from our roads “We will be able to continue our vicand preventing underage drinking,“ said tim advocacy program for victims and Debbie. “Larry’s passion for arresting survivors of impart driving crashes and drunk drivers began after a drunk driver will also be able to continue our monthly killed his friend, John Paul and he supVictim Impact Panels that educate DUI ported MADD at every opportunity.” offenders designed to prevent DUI recidiMADD, founded by a mother whose vism,” said Coggins. daughter was killed by a drunk driver, is Debbie has pledged to continue supthe nation’s largest nonprofit working to porting MADD in her husband’s name. protect families from drunk driving, “I will forever be proud of him and I drugged driving and underage drinking. will continue to keep his legacy alive and The recent Walk Like MADD event, held support all he stood for,” she said. in March at the University of South For more information on MADD, visit Florida, was the largest walk in the www.madd.org or call 935-2676. event’s 11 year history with 600 walkers
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Last Market Day For Season, Food Truck Rally And Indoor Bazaar Last Market Day Until the Fall
On Sunday, May 6, FishHawk Ranch will host its last Market Day until October. The market, which typically features between 40 and The next FishHawk Ranch Food Truck Rally will take place in the 50 vendors selling Osprey Club parking lot on Saturday, May 19. items from local on site accepting donations of canned foods to crafts, runs from 9 a.m.-2 food. p.m. in Park Square. For more information on Tampa Call 657-6629 for more informaBay Food Truck Rally, visit www.tamtion. pabayfoodtruckrally.com. Contact the Osprey Club at 657-6629.
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From 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, FishHawk Ranch will host 15 food trucks offering unique food items in the Osprey Club parking lot. The event will be put on by Tampa Bay Food Truck Rally which has thrown dozens of events to date, specializing in rallies, lunch spots and catering. Parking for the event will be available across the street at Bevis Elementary, but patrons are encouraged to walk or bike if possible. Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are welcome as seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Seeds of Hope Inc. will also be
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Mark Your Calendars for Indoor Shopping Bazaar
FishHawk’s semi-annual indoor shopping bazaar will take place on June 16 at The Palmetto Club. The event traditional features approximately 40 vendors selling jewelry, clothing, crafts, organic skincare products, essential oils, candles and more. The event is held inside to escape the heat. Attendance is free. The Palmetto Club is located at 17004 Dorman Rd. in Lithia. For information, call 657-6629.
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FDSWF Partners With Pepin Academies
By Ann Foyt, FDSWF President
Pepin Academies • Custodial has recently partMaintenance-Vital nered with the skills like pool mainteBrandon Sports and nanceand other cusAquatic Center todial activities will be (BSAC) to expand taught to interested Pepin's transition prostudents. gram to the area. The • Medical Centre for Unique Services-Courses Abilities has been creoffered help students ated and is now learn skills like medaccepting new stuical support, Moffitt dents for the Cancer Center supAnn Bouchard, Ed. S Brandon Campus. port, and medical polDirector (r) of Pepin The Centre provides icy compliance. Academies stands with Ann Foyt, President of FDSWF, who was training for transition• Criminal Justice excited to hear about the new Pepin al students 18-22 Services-Courses Academies Centre for Unique Abilities. years old, post high offered help students school or with a deferred diploma. demonstrate mastery of competencies, Orientation starts Saturday, May 14. including scanning, document retention Class times are Monday to Friday from 8 and destruction and policy compliance a.m.-2:30 p.m. within the Criminal Justice Department. For older students past the age of 22, The program offers students the there is a Grant program which lasts only opportunity to work in supervised apprenuntil June 30. Please apply as the grant tice positions with many major companies funding covers tuition and all ancillary throughout the Tampa Bay Area. Pepin costs needed to provide education to Academies are tuition-free charter each student. schools, with campuses in Tampa, The goal is to provide individuals with Riverview, and New Port Richey serving learning disabilities the opportunity to students with learning disabilities in develop work skills. grades 3-12 and age 18-22 since 1999. The newly expanded program offers If you feel the Pepin Academies the following areas of work-training: Centre for Unique Abilities is the right pro• Automotive Services-Students will gram for your child, please call. Seats are master window tinting, auto detailing, car available on a first-come, first-served assembly, interior trim and more. basis and will fill quickly. Grant funding • Business Administration-Students covers tuition and all ancillary costs needwill learn important customer skills and ed to provide education to each student. become Microsoft Office proficient. For more information or to set up an • Childcare Services-Students will appointment, please contact Ann K. learn how to work in a childcare environBouchard at 203-3806 or email ment. abouchard@theacademies.us.
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New Cultured Threads Boutique Offers Pop-Up Fashions & Style
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Lithia resident selected by Martin Jaime Martin has a including jewelry and self- proclaimed pasaccessories. In addision for fashion. tion to a wide selecOriginally from Long tion of trendy tops Island, New York, and dresses, Martin Martin moved to the offers clients her Valrico area in 2015. styling services and She and her husband assists in finding the Chris, along with their perfect outfit. Her tryfour children, Ella (11), before-you-buy policy Jace (9), Quinn (5), makes her shop and Adeline (5) are more user friendly active community than other online members. shopping sites. cultured THREADS Boutique owner In January 2018, Jaime “Styling others Martin offers pop-up styling bouMartin expanded that has always been a tiques with fashion & accessories. community conneccommon theme in my tion when she combined her eye for style life. I've always felt that our clothing tells a with a cost-effective way for local women little of our story. It gives a tiny glimpse and teens to shop at her small Valrico into our personality and our lives. boutique, cultured THREADS. Sometimes I feel like wearing something “I felt there was a need in the area for bold and other times something simple trendy and affordable clothing for and comfy. That is the beauty about fashwomen,” Martin said. “My boutique is ion. It gives us that little boost of confibeneficial to the community because I dence or comfort when we need it,” she offer the best of both worlds.” said. Martin, who previously worked in cultured THREADS pop-up bouRisk Management and Public Relations tiques are also available throughout the for a Fortune 500 company, is no community to make shopping as convenstranger to the business world. ient as possible for those who can’t make “By opening a ‘tiny’ boutique I am it to the Valrico store. A schedule is available to keep my overhead costs to a min- able online. Martin also books private parimum. This allows me to have an amazties and ladies events for businesses and ing price point while still being able to charities. offer high quality on-trend clothing. All of For more information, visit the my customers have the option to purCultured Threads VIP Shoppers chase online or they can purchase direct- Facebook page or log on to www.cully from our Valrico location,” she shared. tured-threads.com. Email: culEverything in the store is handturedthreadsboutique@gmail.com.
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Dog Gone Holistic Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Fun, Festivities And Freebies
By Kelly Wise Valdes
Darrell Day and Robert Benscoter, owners of Dog Gone Holistic, are hosting a 10th anniversary celebration at both stores in FishHawk and Riverview on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Come see what the ‘doggone’ excitement is all about at Dog Gone Holistic’s 10-year-anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 5 from 10 a.m.-6 pm. at both its FishHawk and Riverview stores. Owners Darrel Day and Robert Benscoter are excited about celebrating this milestone event with their customers and the community. “This event is really about giving back to our many loyal customers,” said Day. “We’re so grateful for their continued support and for helping us spread the word that there are better high-quality foods and products available for pets.” The FishHawk location originally opened on May 5, 2008. Day and Benscoter purchased the FishHawk store in February 2015. They were avid pet people for many years, dreaming of starting their own pet business and when the opportunity arose to buy Dog Gone
Holistic they knew they had found their calling. Customers love Dog Gone Holistic for its strong customer service and a wide selection of holistic and natural pet food, supplements, treats and other pet products at a reasonable price. In fact, Dog Gone Holistic created such a trusted reputation in the FishHawk community, they launched a second store in in Riverview in August 2016 and it has quickly gained a large and loyal following. “We work really hard to sort this out for pet parents and make the proper recommendations,” said Day. Both locations are participating in At the 10th anniversary sale where pet parents will find at least 10 percent off all dog and cat foods as well a 15 percent off everything else store-wide. In addition, several vendors will be at the store to talk about products and handing out free samples. “We will be introducing many new products and some new services for busy pet parents this fall,” said Day. “We’re really excited about what the future holds for us and Dog Gone Holistic.” For more information on Dog Gone Holistic and its Anniversary event, visit www.doggoneholistic.biz or call 6510842. The FishHawk store is located at 5620 FishHawk Crossing Blvd. in Lithia. The Riverview store is located at 13131 U.S. 301 South in Riverview.
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Troop Sprinkles Kindness And Makes An Impact With Positive Campaign By Katherine Thebeau
If you’ve experibe anything from enced a little extra opening a door for kindness in the someone, giving a community lately, compliment to a perhaps you’ve felt complete stranger, the effects of the or leaving a note on Spread the a peer's desk. Kindness Campaign The girls creatstarted by local ed and distributed Junior Girl Scouts 2,000 positive PostIt notes on lockers, Troop 3541. In light desks, bathroom of the recent mirrors and doors at tragedies in our nation’s schools, the For their Bronze Award project, local Junior Riverview High, Girl Scout Troop 3541 made a positive troop of nine fifth impact on the community with their Spread Randall Middle and Burns Middle grade girls searched the Kindness Campaign. on March 23, which for a Bronze Award they accordingly planned for the day project, the highest honor a Junior Girl before the ‘March for Our Lives’ event Scout can receive. The girls hoped to held in Washington D.C. They also make a positive impact, and they made it their mission to spread kindness through- designed and laminated 150 "See Something/Say Something" posters out the community. “They feel it is important to reach out to students and start a which were disseminated in teacher's movement in the community to focus on boxes and high traffic areas at Riverview, kindness. It is their hope that future Randall and Burns on Friday, April 6. In tragedies can be prevented if students addition, during dismissal, the girls handwork together to lift people up and remind ed out 900 bite-sized kindness cards to students as they headed home. Their others of the importance of kindness,” project culminated with one final display said troop leader Nicole Clay. of Positive Post-Its/Bite-Sized cards at the The troop tackled the project in three girls' own elementary schools (Bevis and phases and spent about 25 hours sprinFH Creek) the week of April 9-13. The kling kindness around the community. As an initial step to raise awareness, the girls troop lrecently received their Bronze Award. created a public service The project may be complete, but announcement/video and sent it to area their impact reaches far and wide. Their schools. Five schools responded and message is about changing hearts and played it during their morning announceminds in order to make schools and the ments. In the video, the girls urged stuworld a better place. For info, visit dents to do at least one thing to make www.gswcf.org. someone else's day brighter, which could
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Visiting Tallahassee For Family Fun Is A Capital Idea Are you looking to spend your summer vacation close to home? About four hours northwest of the Tampa Bay area is Tallahassee, Florida’s State Capital. Most people think of state politics and Florida State University (FSU) when Tallahassee comes to mind, but there is so much more to the city and surrounding area for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you are a nature lover, thrill seeker or a history buff, you will find something nearby to make this an exciting trip. For history buffs and those that want to learn about Florida’s political history, visit the Florida Historic Capitol Museum. The Historic Capitol has symbolized Florida state government since 1845. Restored to its 1902 appearance, it stands as an icon at the center of Florida’s Capitol complex; the modern-day nerve center of Florida’s government. Visitors experience the people and events that have shaped the state through photos, recordings and audiovisual displays. Together with exhibit panels, photographs, and interactive multimedia, the museum offers a journey through the colorful history of government in Florida. The complex is located at 400 S. Monroe St. Visit www.flhistoriccapitol.gov. If you have piqued your child’s interest in politics, consider a tour of the present day Capitol, which is open to the public on weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. For inquiries about tours, call 850-488-6167. Tours are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Unlike most museums you will encounter, the Tallahassee Museum offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits on 52 acres of breathtaking Florida flora
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Lincoln's horse-drawn hearse. But it is not just a museum of automobiles. It also features a knife exhibit, boats, sports memorabilia, dolls, Native American artifacts, Steinway pianos, a general store exhibit and much more. The museum, located at 6800 Mahan Dr. in Tallahassee, is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit www.tacm.com. A visit to the National Historic Landmark Mission San Luis transports you back to 1703, where you can escape to another time. Your destination is a community where Apalachee Indians and new-
comers from Spain lived together. Hear the ring of the blacksmith's hammer, smell traditional foods being cooked over an open fire, and walk the plaza where the Apalachees played their
traditional ball games. Experience the largest historic-period Indian building found in the Southeast and greet the friar at the church. Learn about a soldier's life at the fort, and explore 300-year-old artifacts excavated onsite. Enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting with a picnic lunch or nature walk. Visit www.missionsanluis.org. The Goodwood Museum and Gardens is on the National Register of history places. It is a former cotton plantation with 20 structures dating back from 1835 to 1925 featuring original family furniture and belongings. General admission for adults is $12, but the grounds are free and open to the public during museum
hours of operation, which is Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit www.goodwoodmuseum.org. Don’t forget about Florida State University. Tallahassee and the University have been linked since 1850. The FSU campus is beautiful and taking a stroll is an enjoyable way to spend a few hours, and who knows, your younger student could fall in love and want to return. ‘There’s Nole place like home.’ For more information, go to www.visittallahassee.com. Next month, learn about the natural wonders in and around Tallahassee.
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Tribute Concerts Return To RP Funding With Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Pink Floyd, Beatles & Doors
By Jason Refermat
Classic Albums Live returns to the RP Funding Center with five iconic album performances for the 2018 Summer series. The Series Pass for all five concerts is on sale. The RP Funding Center’s Summer Series will feature Fleetwood Mac Rumours on Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m., Queen’s A Night at the Opera on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m., Pink Floyd’s The Wall on Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m., The Beatles White Album on Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m. and the Doors L.A. Woman on Sunday, October 14 at 7 p.m. Classic Albums live was founded in 2003 by Craig Martin. It has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to hear the greatest albums performed live without all the gimmickry and cheesy impersonations. Relying only on the music, using what Martin refers to as 'the world's best musicians', Classic Albums Live has defined itself as a mainstay in Performing Arts Centers
across North America. Each artist featured on the Classic Albums Live Summer Series has been listed in the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time and have earned gold+ record status. The series features a wide array of music from over three decades of rock history providing true fans with the ability to experience some of the greatest hits ever – performed live on stage. The five iconic albums will be performed note for note, cut for cut. A Series pass is $135 for all five shows (other fees may apply) and includes free parking, preferred seating and 10% off concessions. Season Passes are available by visiting the RP Funding Center Box Office, toll-free 888-397-0100, and online at www.rpfundingcenter.com. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. The RP Funding Center is in Lakeland off I-4 on Lime Street. Regular box office hours are MondayFriday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For ticket information, call the Box Office at (863) 834-8111 or visit www.rpfundingcenter.com.
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Tampa YMCA Wins County, a licensed irrigation Treadmill Tuesday Tiecontractor or plumber is necBreaker essary to perform most types of work on your irrigation sysThe Tampa Metropolitan tem. Permits are required for Area YMCA announced its win the alteration, replacement or in the Treadmill Tuesday Tierelocation of any standpipe Breaker, a third annual competior water supply. If you pull a tion with the YMCA of Florida’s d m e o il c permit, you will receive a First Coast. In total, 1,979 r. p e m v r o C bse ospreyo @ final inspection by the e Tampa Bay residents completll e h mic County. Call Development ed 4,185.95 miles during the Services at 272-5600 for per12-hour event, surpassing the mit or licensing First Coast by about 1,385.15 Soldier Boy A1896208 (m) 4 years 65lbs HWDive Into The Allquestions. miles. For the First Coast, *RTG* How can you look at that smile and not New Splash And come in to meet Soldier Boy. This boy was so If you are a 1,368 residents Bubbles: 4-D high water user patient and took treats gently all through his photo logged 2,800.80 miles. shoot. Undersea and would like Together, the Tampa YMCA 250 dogs available for adoption with Adventure to see if you and First Coast YMCA leveraged a many ready-to-go, which means the dog qualify for a free friendly competition to inspire community Put your fins can be adopted and taken home the irrigation evaluamembers to become more physically together for the allsame day for only $20. All pets adopted tion, call Paula active and adopt healthier lifestyles. new Splash and from the Pet Resource Center are vacciStaples, Public At Campo Family YMCA, 308 particBubbles: 4-D nated, microchipped, registered, and Education ipants logged in 654.86 miles and North Undersea have been spayed or neutered. Program Brandon Family YMCA, 165 participants Adventure, premierThe Pet Resource Center, 440 N logged in 307.02 miles. ing at The Florida Splash and Bubbles: 4-D Undersea Adventure Coordinator at Falkenburg Rd. in Tampa, accepts all 744-5519 Ext. now showing at The Florida Aquarium. Aquarium, Friday, dogs and cats regardless of size, age, 54142. Time To Find Out Who April 6. This special breed, or medical condition. The shelter is Hillsborough’s Top Skateboarder run lasts through Thursday, May 17, in open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. County Animal Shelter Is At Full Really Is the 4-Ducks Theater and promises an Tuesday through Sunday. Visit Capacity undersea adventure like no other. Plus, it Hillsborough County’s most-skilled http://hcflgov.net/en/residents/animalsis free with Aquarium admission. Hillsborough County’s pet shelter is skateboarders will showcase their and-pets/pet-adoption. The Florida Aquarium is located at full, and shelter managers are asking for biggest air and most jaw-dropping tricks 701 Channelside Dr. in Tampa. Visit the community’s help in finding homes for at the kickoff to this year’s three-tournaHealth And Wellness Event For Active ment Best Shredder series. https://www.flaquarium.org/4-D. dogs that need a loving family to give Adults And Seniors them a second chance. Each tournament is held at a differHillsborough County Parks is hosting Get A Free Irrigation The dog kennels at ent County skate park. Skaters in four a Health and Wellness event for active Evaluation From the Pet Resource age divisions compete for first-, second-, adults and seniors will be held at Sadie County Center, Hillsborough and third-place prizes at each event. At Park, 502 E. Sadie St. in Brandon on County’s only openthe final tournament, the top point-getter Spring is the driest Wednesday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. admission shelter, are in each age division is named the Best season in Central The event will provide a ‘one stop at more than 99 perShredder in Hillsborough County. Florida. Having your irrishop’ of different table exhibitors which cent of capacity. Now is The age groups are: 8 and under, 9gation system serviced will help attendees get involved in proa great time to adopt 12, 13-15, 16 and up. For information, can save you money grams and activities that may fit their and save a life. The call 671-7635. and conserve water. needs. shelter has more than In Hillsborough
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The Riverview Garden Club will host guest speaker Joey Booker on the subject of having a good looking landscape. It will take place on Wednesday May 9 at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Civic Center on 11020 Park Dr. in Riverview. On Wednesday, June 13, Lynn Barber, an expert on Monarch Butterflies will be the guest speaker. Call 654-6987 for more information.
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On Saturday, May 12, the local post offices will collect nonperishable food items on behalf of Tampa Bay Food Pantries. Residents are encouraged to place bagged, non-perishable grocery items next to their mailboxes on the morning of May 12. All items will be picked up by the postal carrier and delivered directly to ECHO. Participating Post Offices
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Charity Golf Outing At TopGolf Will Support Freedom To Walk Foundation
Freedom to Walk Foundation is hosting a charity golf outing at TopGolf Tampa, 10690 Palm River Rd., on Thursday, May 24 from 610 p.m. Join in the golf, food, raffles, prizes and fun to help a child to walk. No golfing ability? No problem. Topgolf is a game for all ages. Score points by hitting micro-chipped golf balls at giant dartboard-like tar-
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Local Chamber Celebrates 200 Members
By Kate Quesada
low membership fee. “A lot of our members remember what it’s like starting their first business and trying to keep cost down,” he said. “We hope to provide them with that value of networking and a way to help them grow their business.” Members range from oneperson home-based businessThe board of the Valrico-FishHawk Chamber of es to large corporations, with a Commerce recently welcomed its 200th member. significant representation from The Valrico-FishHawk Chamber of the healthcare industry. Thirteen local nonCommerce (VFCC) has a lot to celebrate profit groups and schools are also memthis month. With membership numbers bers. that recently passed 200 and networking The group also works hard to give and fundraising events planned, the back to the community with many charitagroup has established itself with an ble events each year including an annual important role in the community. “The chamber offers our members an Teacher Appreciation Breakfast in June and a college scholarship for a high opportunity to grow their business by school senior. In addition, each year the allowing them to build relationships with Chamber’s president chooses a charity to like-minded business professionals,” said receive a large donation from members. Paul Haskins, VFCC chairman. Last year, they collected $3,110 for ECHO Since its start five years ago with 11 from donations at networking events. members, the chamber has offered local “Our chamber is made up of volunbusinesses the chance to grow through teers who donate their time to help run multiple networking events, monthly this fantastic organization,” said Haskins. meetings and frequent special events. “By doing this, we keep our costs low as New members are also given a free ribwe feel every business owner needs a bon cutting that also allows them to way to network with like-minded individuupload images and link a video to an als without requiring a large marketing online profile on the group’s website. budget.” “We are unique in the way that we The group is also holding a multiare a non-profit who puts value in being chamber Margaritaville networking event able to help out our community and help at Watts Dental with a DJ, raffles, drinks businesses make relationships with each and more on Friday, May, 18 from 6-8 other, and not just a quick lead or referp.m. ral,” said Haskins. For info, visit www.valricofishhawk.org Haskins believes that one of the most or call 438-4123. important aspects of the chamber is it’s
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The Morales family sponsors a spirit award that was presented to Nicholas Hensley. Aly Smith (left), Nicholas Hensley, Zuhally Smith and Mike Smith.
“Nicholas is an inspiration to others,” said Judy Moore, coach at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center. “He displays good sportsmanship, courage and perseverance.” During the opening ceremonies at the recent area Special Olympics at Jesuit High School, Nicholas Hensley was awarded the Zenay Morales Courage Award. This award is given annually in memory of Zenay Morales, a Special Olympics athlete. Since 2001, the award has been presented to a Special Olympics competitor who exemplifies the true spirit and courage of a Special Olympics athlete. Nicholas’ mother, Sandra Hensley, says that her son is very competitive and loves to win. “He likes getting out there, being active and social,” she said. “He just has a blast.” Hensley has been an athlete in the Tennis For Fun program at the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center
for 16 years. According to his coach, Rosanna Chiaramonte, he has competed in basketball, tennis, swimming, bowling, cycling, soccer and track and field. “He has a very great spirit despite not being in good health,” said Chiaramonte. He has a condition called Trisomy 11-18. His mother said that when he was 5 months old the doctors told her that he wouldn’t live to be half her age. He is now 34 and is the oldest person known to have this condition. He was recently in the hospital for pneumonia. “Despite all that, he is always cheerful and is always smiling,” said Chiaramonte. “He just makes your day.” “No matter what, he never gives up, he keeps on trying,” said Hensley. “We are very proud of him.” Tennis For Fun is a free tennis clinic for special needs people. For more information, you can visit their website at tennisforfun.org.
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Connection Strong Dogs Wheelchair Basketball Team Finishes 8th In Nation By Nick Nahas The Tampa Bay Strong Dogs are one of the best wheelchair basketball teams in the nation. They are currently ranked 8th in the country, and have been to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association championship tournament for nine consecutive years. The Strong Dogs finished 8th in the country this season after their appearance at nationals. They took the eventual champions, the San Diego Wolfpack, down to the wire. They lost by four points to the Wolfpack, but were one of the few teams that were competitive against them. “This team played their hearts out,” said Wayne Bozeman, head coach of the Strong Dogs. “I wouldn’t trade this team… because of the heart they have.” The team, is led by Bozeman, a Recreation Therapist for the Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department. Bozeman became the leader of the team 10
years ago after inquiries from some injured veterans at the VA Hospital. They are a part of Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay, a signature program of the Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department. The team has a total of 26 players, 15 on the division II team that went to nationals, and 11 on the new division III team. Some of the players have spina bifida, and others are amputees or have spinal cord injuries. A few of the players are injured veterans as well. “To me, they are the best basketball players out there, not just our guys, but everybody,” Bozeman said. “It’s not about their disability, it’s about their ability.” According to Bozeman, the team
will start training for next season in about a month. They practice two hours a day, twice a week at the All People’s Life Center on 6105 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa. They held several car washes to raise money for the expenses to attend the tournament, but the players had to pay out of pocket for some of it. They plan on doing more fundraisers next year.
Bozeman would like to thank Hillsborough County and Paralympic Sport Tampa Bay for all that they do for the team and encourages anybody with a lower extremity injury to come and participate. For more information, you can search for their page, @tbsdofficial on Facebook.
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Tampa Bay Selected For 2018 Navy Week During Airfest
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gram. “Because the Navy is concentrated primarily on both coasts, we’re challenged to communicate our mission away from fleet concentration areas. That’s where the Navy Week program comes in.” Navy Weeks focus a variety of outreach assets, Tampa Bay Navy Week, May 7-13, coincident with the Tampa Bay Airfest, and is designed to give area residents equipment and personnel an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its on a single city for a weekimportance to national security and prosperity. long series of engageAmerica’s Navy is coming home to ments with key influencers and organizaTampa Bay in 2018, one of 14 Navy tions representing all sectors of the marWeeks selected in the coming year, one ket. of the Navy’s signature outreach pro"During a Navy Week, approximately grams. 75 outreach events are coordinated with Tampa Bay Navy Week is scheduled corporate, civic, government, education, for May 7-13, coincident with the Tampa media, veterans, community service and Bay Airfest, and is designed to give area diversity organizations in the city," said Lt. residents an opportunity to learn about Cmdr. Brett Dawson, Navy Office of the Navy, its people and its importance to Community Outreach Event Planning national security and prosperity. Department Head. "We know we can’t Since 2005, the Navy Week program bring a ship or a submarine to Waco, but has served as the Navy’s primary outwe will bring in as much of the Navy as reach effort into areas of the country we can." Join the conversation on social which do not have a significant Navy media at Facebook.com/NavyOutreach. presence, with 210 Navy The Navy plans to include the following elements in the Weeks held in 74 different week-long celebration: U.S. markets. - U.S. Navy Blue Angels - U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs; “Navy Weeks are - Sailors assigned to the state’s namesake submarine, designed to help Americans USS Florida; understand why having a - Navy Divers and Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams; - Navy Band performances; strong Navy is critical to the - Navy Oceanography/Meteorology boats, scientists and displays; American way of life,” said - Sailors from USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned Cmdr. Linda Rojas, Director of warship afloat; the Navy Office of Community - Navy Medicine personnel; - Navy History and Heritage Command historians and displays; Outreach, which plans and - The Navy’s new virtual reality simulator. executes the Navy Week pro-
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Tampa Warriors Take To The Ice
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There’s an old ages the formation of sports saying that USA Warrior Hockey says, “To play the Programs locally and game is good, to win nationally while is better, but to love encouraging individuthe game is the best als who have physical of all.” Josh Schichtl disabilities incurred can relate to this stateduring service to the ment because he’s United States to parTampa Warriors which is a chapter of ticipate in the sport of had a life-long love of the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program, hockey. “I’ve been a non-profit organized for educational ice hockey in an enviplaying hockey off and ronment that is adaptpurposes, for those wounded in defense of the United States. on my whole life but ed to the level of their regularly the last 10 years,” Schichtl said. ability. The program is staffed by volun“I’ve been involved with the USA Warriors teers, on-ice and off-ice mentors and Ice Hockey Program for close to 10 directors who do not receive any comyears. My friend Charles Ehm and I start- pensation, stipend or other remuneration ed the Tampa Warriors this past for their time. “We now have an affiliation November. I’m the team director and cap- with the Tampa Bay Lightning and with tain.” In addition to being a hockey player, their guidance we have created a Tampa Schichtl served in the Army for 12 years Bay Service League, also called the and was deployed to Iraq three times. Heroes League,” Schichtl said. “It “I’m medically retired after being woundincludes our team, the Tampa Police ed by a roadside bomb where I lost my Department, Hillsborough Fire right eye and a part of my upper and Department and Tampa Fire Department. lower jaw,” Schichtl said. We are looking to branch out and find The USA Warriors Ice Hockey others in the area that we consider Program is headquartered in Washington heroes, such as doctors, nurses and D.C. but Schichtl is a FishHawk resident teachers and then form teams with each.” and runs the Tampa Warriors which is a Schichtl hopes his team can be there chapter of the USA Warriors Ice Hockey for other Veterans in the community. “Our Program. The USA Warriors Ice Hockey biggest hope is that we are able to continProgram is a non-profit that was organue to help fellow veterans,” Schichtl said. ized to operate exclusively for charitable “We want to be able to provide some of and educational purposes, for those that missing camaraderie that we lost; a wounded in defense of the United States. new sense of brotherhood if you will, and The program’s mission is to organize maybe we can help someone from makand administer an ice hockey program ing a fateful decision.” that provides a recreational, therapeutic For info, visit www.usawarriorshockexperience and education. The program ey.org, or email Schichtl at educates, trains, motivates, and encourJSchichtl@USAWarriorsHockey.org.
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Canine Cabana’s Ten Year Anniversary Is Dog Gone Wonderful
By Michelle Colesanti
themselves.” Your furry family member will receive superior care whether they are there for the day or spending extended time lodging while you are out of town. The staff constantly trains the dogs to feel comfortable and relaxed. Walking through the suites, you will hear classical music providing a calming atmosphere. FishHawk Canine Cabana is celeresident brating its 10 year anniversary. Amanda Boston has Canine Cabana’s ten brought her year anniversary was dog Jarvis recently celebrated by there since he both employees and dogs was a young during Spirit/Customer pup. She said, Appreciation week. It’s no “I trust their surprise why Canine Cabana, which opened Trainer, Jordan enjoys meeting new friends. extensive background in May 1, 2008, has thrived offering day care, overnight lodging, train- animal behavior and that provides me with peace and assurance that my dog ing and more. Jarvis will be well taken care of.” Co-owners Angie Pickren and Canine Cabana also offers training Kendall Duncan are not just small business owners. Their passion for animals is programs that are tailored to your dog’s individual needs. According to Duncan, obvious from the first moment you meet “We do training plus we are experts in them. They met in 1997 while zookeepour field. That’s what sets us apart. We ers at Busch Gardens, and both have are not just small business owners who more than 30 years of experience. The own a dog lodging, daycare or training two helped open the Busch Garden’s facility, we are experts and we hire peo‘Edge of Africa’ when it opened in 1998, ple who are experts.” working with a wide variety of exotic aniThere is a Puppy Social Training mals. As animal care specialists, not only Program for dogs who are under six did they care for them, enrichment trainmonths of age. They specifically work on ing and behavior modification was also what puppies need to learn in their first provided. couple of months including handling, They took what they learned there doing small playgroups with them, some and applied it to Canine Cabana. potty training, socializing them and more. Prior to opening, Pickren and Pickren noted that, “As our customer Duncan trained extensively with Dog needs have changed and the needs of Gurus and now train every employee the their dogs have changed, we have develsame way. oped new programs for that so enrichCanine Cabana has over 20 people on staff. It offers large indoor climate-con- ment is higher level daycare program for dogs that need a little more interaction or trolled play areas and over one half acre a little more one on one time, and it proof beautiful outdoor tree-covered play vides a lot of mental stimulation for them areas. Dogs are always accompanied by as well, so they still get traditional playsomeone on staff, and are rotated times. We have an event-of-the-day that through the day for exercise and rest we schedule every month and that can time. “We like to keep the dogs mentally and physically stimulated,” Duncan noted. be anything from Red Rover to Hide & Seek, Duck Hunts (scent work), and The level of the staff’s knowledge more.” sets them apart from other places. Canine Cabana is open daily and is Duncan said, “We do behavioral assesslocated at 9708 Carr Rd. in Riverview. ments on every dog prior to going into a group. So not only do we do group activi- Tours are given any day of the year. You can book a service anytime through the ty, but we do individual activity, so they online reservation system at don’t have to go into a playgroup. Some https://caninecabana.biz. Call 672-9663 dogs are like us; some people are more for more information. social and then others like to be more by
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Weird, Wacky And Wonderful Holidays- May 2018 Star Wars Day * Train Day * Chocolate Chip Day * Hamburger Day
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Did you know that there are an abundance of daily holidays and special days every month? Some are immersed in tradition, while others may be silly, bizarre, unique, special or inspirational. Unofficial Holidays are not traditionally marked on calendars but are celebrated by various groups and individuals. Some are designed to promote a cause or to recognize historical events not recognized officially, while others are fun holidays, generally intended to just be humorous. So, in the midst of our busy lives, maybe consider taking time to enjoy some of the entertaining but lesserknown holidays throughout the year, as found on www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun. The month of May is well known for its flowers (after our April showers) as well as Mother’s Day and the everpopular Cinco de Mayo. However, if you are looking for additional yet non-traditional fun days to celebrate – allow us introduce you to a few lesser-known May holidays. Let’s begin in a galaxy far, far way, where fans across the globe celebrate Star Wars day every May 4. Did you know this day came about quite by accident? As legend has it, in 2005 a German television news channel incorrectly translated this famous Star Wars quote. "May the force be with you," was mistakenly interpreted in German as "We are with you on May 4th.” In honor of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Hans Solo and Yoda, grab a bag of popcorn and watch the original Star Wars movie that was released in May 1977. If the force is strong within you, host a Star Wars party and serve Darth Vader Taters, Yoda Soda in Hans Solo Cups, Jabba the Hummus, Wookie Cookies and Princess Leia Cinnamon Buns. Party ideas you need? Visit www.forkly.com/food/10-unbelievablestar-wars-party-foods/. After your Star Wars festivities, how about commemorating National Train Day on Saturday May 12? In 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads were laying train tracks across the American frontier, for what would
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soon become the first Transcontinental rail line. Construction was grueling, as much of the wild, wild west was unchartered territory. In May 1869 the tracks of the two railroad companies met up at Promontory Summit, Utah and a golden spike was driven into the final track. The first Transcontinental rail line was 1,776 miles long and ran from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It took a mere 83 hours of travel time from New York City to San Francisco. At the time, it was inconceivable that people could travel across the entire nation in less than four days. To honor this remarkable achievement, consider a visit to the Florida Railroad Museum located a few miles south of Sun City Center at 12210 83rd St. E. in Parrish. Throughout the year, the Museum also schedules special event weekends that couple exciting themes with a ride on the train, including a train robbery, World War II reenactment and a trip to the North Pole. For more information visit www.frrm.org. What do people do after a fun day of riding trains? They eat chocolate chip cookies, of course! Tuesday, May 15 is
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Come In And Be Inspired At Adelante Now Located In Winthrop’s Airstream Market
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The community Torres, “This is the of Winthrop in feeling Judy would Riverview is always like to capture for abuzz with activity. everyone who disIf you have been plays and shares there recently, you their talents at will have seen sevAdelante.” eral refurbished Bonce and Airstreams situated Torres have big along Winthrop plans for Adelante. Main Street near They want to begin Adelante, the newest addition to the the Winthrop Arts hosting Front Porch Winthrop Airstream Market, is open on most weekends. Art Factory. Fridays in June. The Airstreams house several busiThey will offer a light snack created by nesses. The most recent addition is local women. They will be constantly Adelante which literally translates into go moving and restaging the space so that it ahead, move forward and welcome. is never the same when customers come Adelante is a beautifully hand-curated back. shop which features fashion, inspirational Both Bonce and Torres work at home décor and revitalized furniture Reddick Elementary in Wimauma. Bonce pieces. is the Migrant Advocate and Torres runs Adelante, which opened in April, is an afterschool program. “The people we owned and operated by Judy Bonce and work with are our inspiration.” This Mary Torres, the featured artist. Bonce includes not only the migrant families but and Torres want Adelante to be a place fellow teachers and staff at the school. where other women, who have the entreThe concept for the Airstream Market preneurial spirit and are artisans, can as it is called at Winthrop comes from showcase their creations. “You can be a Winthrop Founder, John Sullivan. “The part of making your dreams come true,” purpose of the Airstreams is to encourage said Torres. Bonce added, “Women can entrepreneur enterprises that are small come and enjoy being here and leave and upcoming. This gives them a chance with inspiration and a dose of happiness to try a product or service at an affordable and hope.” lease price.” Sullivan added, “Ultimately, The name for the shiny silver little we want the Airstream Market to generate shop comes from Bonce’s mother whose revenue that will support the arts at name is Adelaida. When Bonce was Winthrop.” young, she would sit on the family’s front Please follow them on porch surrounded by talented and caring Facebook@adelanteforwardWinthrop. women. They would make dresses For more information on Winthrop, please uniquely created for her. According to visit www.winthropusa.com.
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The Florida Academy of Performing Arts (FAOPA), 402 Oakfield Dr. in Brandon, will hold a Parents Night Out on Friday, May 18 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy an evening of fun that will include games, food, prizes, crafts, and more. There will be an Ice Age theme for this event, which will also include Kona Ice. Your kids will get to watch the movie Ice Age as the summer celebration kicks off. The cost is $25 per child ($10 for additional siblings). Visit www.faopa.org for details.
Hawthorne Health & Rehabilitation Center hosts a monthly support group for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s A Create Workshop Disease and caregivers on the third will be held at the Thursday of every month. Bloomingdale Regional A variety of speakers will provide Library, 1906 information on topics relating to swalBloomingdale Ave. in lowing, balance, walking, speaking, Valrico, on how to mobility, exercise, self-care, cognition, make a mixed media art tag. and memory, all of which can be Artist and instructor, Judith impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. Henry, will demonstrate how to Hawthorne Health & Rehabilitation create a tag that can be used as a Center, located at 851 W. Lumsden Rd. bookmark, a gift label or keepStudents at Alafia Elementary School won third place at sake. Students should bring the Super Seven Math Bowl which took place at One in Brandon, is a skilled nursing facility Buc Place in Tampa. with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitacopies of small family photos, programs including speech, physical tion magazines and newspaper clipGregory, Matthew Grizio and Tyler and occupational therapies. For more pings of words that illustrate their feelings. Hacker, with their coach, Katherine information or to register, call 661-8998 The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, Eberhardt. The Alafia students placed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p. m. in third in the district championship after Room 8. Register online at HCPLC.org. Mitchell and Claywell. Congratulations!
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This is your last in style with a free chance to join The concert on Florida Orchestra’s Mother’s Day. 50th birthday celeBring the whole bration at its season family to check out finale concerts. And the 23-acre park what a season it’s and enjoy free been, from symphonic, Beethoven to Star Broadway and Wars to a gala conmovie music cert with Sting. It’s under the stars. not over yet. Food trucks with Tchaikovsky’s beer and wine will Symphony No. 4 be on site. There Bradenton resident James Ehnes, world(Friday to Sunday, will be a fireworks class violinist, will perform a violin concerto May 4-6): Michael finale. written for him by James Newton Howard, an Francis leads Beethoven’s eight-time Oscar nominated film composer known for The Hunger Games, Pretty Tchaikovsky’s exploPastoral Woman, The Dark Knight and more. sive Symphony No. Symphony (Friday 4. World-class violinto Sunday, May ist and Bradenton resident James Ehnes 18-20): Michael Francis leads the orchesperforms a violin concerto written for him tra on a playful, slightly rainy ride through by James Newton Howard, an eight-time the countryside in Beethoven’s Oscar nominated film composer known Symphony No. 6. Javier Perianes returns for The Hunger Games, Pretty Woman, to perform Brahms’ gorgeous and The Dark Knight and more. Free demanding Piano Concerto No. 2. Classical Kids tickets available in Patriotic Salute (May 25-26): In honor advance for this and all Tampa Bay Times of Memorial Day, the orchestra salutes Masterworks concerts. the American spirit, with music from The Music of Michael Jackson America’s greatest popular composers, (Friday, May 11): Acclaimed vocalist from John Philip Sousa to John Williams. James Delisco performs the King of Jeff Tyzik conducts. Part of the Raymond Pop’s mega hits, including Thriller, Man in James Pops series. the Mirror, Billie Jean, Beat It and many The Florida Orchestra performs regumore. Brent Havens conducts a full rock larly at the Straz Center in Tampa, band with the orchestra. Tickets start at Mahaffey in St. Petersburg and Ruth $35. Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Tickets to most Free Pops in the Park (Sunday, May concerts start at $15 and are available at 13): TFO will help open Tampa’s floridaorchestra.org or 727-892-3337 revamped Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park and 1-800-662-7286.
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With Arts & Entertainment Editor Kathy L. Collins
Student Artwork On Display At HCC Campus The 44th Annual selected for the Salon des HCC Juried Art Show Refusés that was also on was held at the Ybor City exhibit in the Maze Campus School of Visual Student Art Gallery located and Performing Arts in the Administration Gallery during the month Building. of April. The show is The juror for this sponsored by Las Damas year's show was Katherine De Arte who gives out Pill, the Curator of $2500 in prize money. Contemporary Art at the Several students Fine Arts Museum in St. from the greater Brandon Petersburg. Pill said, "It is area participated in the an honor to be asked to show. These included these artworks, and it jury Several local students who attend HCC Ybor City Campus is also a daunting underJamie Williams of were juried into the 44th Annual Brandon who won HCC Juried Student Art Show. taking. The process at Honorable Mention for These include Jamie Williams some point inevitably from Brandon with "Sick the ceramic piece called becomes subjective, and I Inducing Dollar," Ashley "Sick Inducing Dollar." applaud all of the student Quesada from Riverview with Ashley Quesada applicants for exhibiting "Natural Repetition" and Zuza Janczak from Lithia with from Riverview won a such diverse approaches "Apolonia." Merit Award for "Natural to their art practices." Repetition" which is a Tesselation print. Gallery Director, Carolyn Kossar said, Zuza Janczak from Lithia won a Merit "This year's show is different. We usually Award for "Apolonia" a charcoal piece. have a lot of photographs. This year we The show is a juried art show. This have a lot of drawing." Kossar added, year there were over 160 entries. "The artwork is more insightful. It is not Students from all disciplines in the Visual political as it has been in the past, but I Arts Department may enter the show. 60 like the political statements." of the entries were juried into the show. The HCC Ybor City Art Gallery is Students who entered the show were located on the first floor of the Performing diverse in age. Older students who take Arts Building (YPAB) located at 1304 E. courses not for credit are eligible to enter 11th Ave. (Palm Ave. and 15th St. in the show. Tampa. Works that were not accepted into For more information, please visit the 44th Annual Student Show were www.hccfl.edu.
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Students from area schools including Eisenhower Middle School in Gibsonton and Lennard High School in Ruskin, performed at the Annual Celebration Showcase sponsored by VSA Florida, Hillsborough County Schools and the University Area Community Development Corporation. This final performance allows the students to show off what they learned during an eight-week Artist in Residency Program called My Art My Way.
On Monday, April 16, students from area schools travelled to the University Area Community Development Corporation in Tampa for the Annual Celebration Showcase sponsored by VSA Florida, Hillsborough County Public School and the University Area Community Development Corporation. This showcase is the culminating performance for My Art My Way, an Artist in Residency Program for students with and without disabilities. This year, students from Madison Middle School in Tampa, Eisenhower Middle School in Gibsonton, Yates Elementary School in Brandon and Lennard High School in Ruskin performed. Teaching artists who participated in the My Art My Way Artist in Residency Program included Aaron Legley, Taino Puig and Nanci Dorau. The artists taught performing arts lessons at the respective schools for eight hours over the past few months. The performances at the Celebration Showcase included dancing, movement, music and singing. For instance, the students from
Lennard High School performed You’ve Got A Friend as a group and with solos. Taino Puig said of the students, “I am very proud of the students. I had something that we had begun practicing and then one day I came in and they had come up with something different all on their own and had practiced It on
their own.” VSA Florida is a non-profit that provides, supports and champions arts education and cultural experiences for and by people with disabilities. VSA conducts arts education programs in schools, Department of Juvenile Justice facilities and at community centers. VSAFL is headquartered at the College of Education at the University of South Florida. Jennifer Sabo is the Executive Director. Sabo said, “We had a total of eight residencies funded. The students work for eight weeks with the artists, and then they get to come on stage and perform what they learned. The students get a sense of confidence by showing that they can do this.” In addition to the performing arts showcase, VSA has a visual art exhibit that will be featured at the Contemporary Art Museum at USF. “We try to give the students a culminating event to show off their hard work,” added Sabo. For more information on VSA, please visit www.vsafl.org.
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Bay Life Supports Missions Through Cars And Crafts At Popular Car Show Bay Life Church will hold its 13th Annual Car Show and Craft Fair on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on its church grounds. The familyfriendly event will feature more than 450 cars and trucks, local craft vendors, live music, raffles, refreshments and child activities. The Bay Life Car Show has become a staple in the community with crowds reaching upward of 3,000 guests. With an increasing number of attendees and displayed vehicles, the car show is a far cry from its humble beginning of only 20 cars. All makes and models of cars are welcomed with more than 10 categories receiving trophies. Although the show car registration is free, Bay Life is requesting that car show participants make a voluntary $10 donation to support missions. “The car show supports our high school student and adult mission trips,” said Steve Schumm, Bay Life’s Mission Director. “This is our largest fundraiser to support missions. This year we are going to Honduras, Africa, New York City and North Georgia.” In addition to the hundreds of cars on display, the event hosts live performances
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from Bay Life’s Car Show band, Legacy, which is composed of musicians and artists from the church. The band assembles specifically for the car show and plays classic rock music and other tunes. Other entertainment on site will include bounce houses and skits for the children, shopping and chances to win door prizes. He continued, “The youth will be out there doing a lot of the work like taking car registration, entertaining children and selling food and raffle tickets. ” Participants may register their vehicles online at the Bay Life website or on the day of the event. Last year, due to its popularity, some cars had to be turned away because of space restrictions. To register a vehicle or sign up to be a vendor, please visit www.baylife.org/bay-life-car-show-craftfair/. For more information or questions, email missions@baylife.org. Bay Life is located at 1017 Kingsway Rd. in Brandon.
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Hobby Club Draws From Wide Area
By Kate Quesada
For more 90 years old. than 50 years, “Once crafters from you turn 90 all over you become Eastern an honorary Hillsborough member and County have don’t have to been meeting pay,” said at the Cagle. Riverview Many of the items Civic Center made during on Thursday Members of the Riverview Hobby Club come from all the meetings, mornings to over the area to meet weekly at the Riverview Civic and by memshare their love Center. bers on their for knitting, croown time, are donated to local hospitals chet, quilting and sewing at the meetings and non-profit groups. of the Riverview Hobby Club. The club is Recently, members have donated 10 open to any one with an interest in a hobby and the desire to meet new friends Afghan blankets to the Veterans’ Hospital, 33 lap blankets to the Shriners Hospital and is always looking for members. and 40 blankets and 48 hats to St. According to Club President Yvonne Joesph’s Hospital. Cagle, crafters began meeting in 1953 and the group has been holding regular “Living in Florida, most people have get togethers ever since. less need for blankets and hats, even “This is a place for people to come those made with love,” said member and get away and meet others with simiDoris Davies who lives in Valrico. “But they can really be used in the hospitals lar interests that could be living right in and by people undergoing chemo treattheir neighborhood,” said Cagle. Current members, who live in Valrico, ments especially.” According to Davies, one of the highRiverview, Brandon, Progress Village and lights of the meetings is “Show and Tell,” even further afield, use the time to knit, where members share items they have sew, crochet, cross stitch and loom, but made with each other. there is no limit to the crafts that can take “The support is one of the best things place at the club. about the group,” said Cagle. “These The meeting officially starts at 10:30 ladies are the most compassionate peoa.m. on Thursday mornings with the ple who really look out for each other.” Pledge of Allegiance, but members, who For more information about joining range in age from their 40s to their 90s, the group, call Cagle at 505-7847. The begin arriving around 8:30 a.m. Food is Riverview Civic Center is located at provided by a few members each week and dues are $5 for crafters younger than 11020 Park Dr. in Riverview.
2018 Summer Camps Offer Many Options To Keep Your Kids Active It’s only the start of spring, but before you know, the dog days of summer will be upon us. What can you do to keep the kids entertained? Where can they go to try new things, learn how to swim, meet new friends and have great adventures and even learn about places and cultures far away? There are many options to choose from locally that will fit the bill. The staff at the Osprey Observer has collected the top recommendations for local summer camps and created this special pull out section. Maybe your kids would like to spend the summer ‘horsing around.’ R&R Ranch offers just that opportunity, and not just to learn to horseback ride, but also about the care of the horses. At Music Showcase, music and theatre take the stage and so can your child. Musicals such as Mary Poppins Jr. and Fiddler on the Roof Jr. will be offered, and your child can hold starring roles in these and other popular musicals offered from the Florida Academy of Performing Arts for children ages 5 and up. For your actor or musician, check out Firehouse Cultural Center and Patel Conservatory also offer fun and exciting ideas. The local YMCAs will offer many types of camps which mix fun along with great learning experiences. With plenty of choices, there is something for everyone. Mathnasium is the place to help give them a strong start in the fall. For dates, prices and registration information on these and more, turn the page and enjoy this special section and have a great summer.
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you won’t want to miss. Below is the schedule for the camps being offered at nearby locations: We Rock The Spectrum in Valrico, Monday to Friday, June 18-22: LEGO® STAR WARS Camp; July 9 – July 13: LEGO® Movies Camp and July 30 – August 3: LEGO® Superheroes and Villains. Livingstone Academy Campuses in Seffner, Riverview, and Bloomingdale: May 29 - June 1: LEGO® STAR WARSMincraft Mashup Camp (Seffner Campus); Monday to Friday, June 25 29: Autism Spectrum LEGO Club Brandon Area LEGO Camp Morning Session (Bloomingdale) and July 23-July 27: LEGO® Mashup Camp (Riverview Campus). Sign up today at www.bricks4kidz.com/florida-tampa or call 545-4282.
Musical Theater And Much More Offered At Firehouse Cultural Center
The Firehouse Cultural Center will be offering Summer Camp through the summer. It is located at 101 1st Ave. NE in Ruskin. Week 1: June 4 – June 8 - Musical Theater I; Week 2: June 11 – June 15; Musical Theater II Week 3: June 18 – June 22; Musical Theater III; Week 4: June 25 – June 29; Musical Theater IV Week 5: July 2 – July 6; No Camp on
Wednesday, July 4; Week 6: July 9 – July 13; The Art of Printmaking; Week 7: July 16 – July 20; Cartooning & Animation; Week 8: July 23 – July 27; Robotics-Materials Fee for Robotics: $50; Week 9: July 30 – August 3; Robotics Materials Fee for Robotics: $50. For more information, call 645-7651 or visit www.firehouseculturalcenter.org.
Summer Camp At T.L.C.’s Gypsy Haven
T.L.C.’s Gypsy Haven is now registering for summer camp. With limited space (8 spots weekly), you will want to call early. Your kids, from age 7 and up, will have a lot of fun enjoying weekly themed horseback riding camps. They will receive hands-on experience, learning to ride as well as how to groom the horses. Camp takes place Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Monday, June 4. Your kids will enjoy field trips each Friday they are at camp. Just 10 minutes from FishHawk, T.L.C. Gypsy Haven is located at 4325 Keysville Rd. in Lithia. For more information, call Tammi at 842-4236 or visit www.tlcsfarms.com.
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Registration is now open for Patel Conservatory dance, music and theater summer camps and classes, which begin the week of May 29. Nearly 70 camps and classes are offered, most with performance opportunities, for students of all ages and abilities. Some camps and classes require auditions. Theater auditions will be held March 29, April 19 and May 18 and music auditions will be held April 7 and May 5. Auditions for Patel Conservatory Popular Dance (PCPD) classes will be held April 7. Registration for auditions is required. Additional information about the Patel Conservatory, including audition scheduling, is available at www.patelconservatory.org and by calling 2221040. The Patel Conservatory offers classes in dance, music and theater for students of all ages and experience levels. Each year, the Patel Conservatory and the Straz Center’s arts education programs enrich the lives of more than 70,000 students in our classrooms, on our stages and through the community. The Patel Conservatory is located at the Straz Center, 1010 N Macinnes Pl. in Tampa. Visit www.patelconservatory.org.
Busch Gardens Offers Exciting And Educational Camp Programs
Busch Gardens’ Summer Day Camp is a time to make new friends, try new things, come face-to-face with a giraffe and challenge North America’s tallest freestanding drop tower. For more than 25 years, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has provided children with inspiring, exciting and educational experiences with some of the best Tampa summer camp options found anywhere. A variety of Summer Day Camps to fit your student’s grade level and interest are offered. Different programs are offered for kids in grades K through 8th. Day
Camps include daily lunches, snacks and drinks, a camp t-shirt and a water bottle, complimentary photo with a Busch Gardens animal ambassador and complimentary admission to Busch Gardens following camp each day for camper. For students in grades 9-12, Busch
Gardens offers Counselor in Training. If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, that will provide you with valuable career experience, then the Busch Gardens Counselor in Training program (CIT) is the summer camp program for you. This weeklong program offers a real opportunity to learn from the best. Expert educators will share their experience and knowledge with you on topics from child development to zoo careers and environmental awareness. Complete a specialized orientation and participate side by side with camp counselors during the summer day camp programs. Application required. Information is available at https://buschgardens.com/tampa/summer-camps/day-camps/. If your child is looking for a homeaway experience, Busch Gardens Summer Resident Camp offers this chance for students. Busch Gardens Summer Resident Camps have combined nature and thrills to create a unique one-of-a-kind experience. Based
out of a secure onsite dormitory, Mzinga Lodge, camper’s grades 5 through college are provided with an all-inclusive camp experience from start to finish.
Come Experience The World With Kids ‘R’ Kids
Some of the fun summer programs taking place at Kids ‘R’ Kids this summer include: Kid Power: Explore heroes around the world to create an unforgettable superhero story of your own that combines STEAM concepts with special powers. Epic Escape: Solve ‘the-whodone- it’ cases from favorite children’s literature and global mysteries throughout history. Use secret code detective work, teamwork and problem-solving to reveal the plots of epic literature. Melting Pot: Get involved in making the world a better place by visiting new cultures, exploring unique languages, cooking up new recipes using math and science and creating new traditions for your family. Mind Blast: Build an original, interactive game using recycled materials found in your community. This is a funfocused week that fuses innovation, imagination and conservation.
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Our instructors have 30 years combined professional playing and coaching experience.
Session 1 June 4-8 (M-F)
Session 2 July 9-13 (M-F)
Session 3 July 23-27 (M-F)
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Daily Instruction • Games • Pitching/Catching Fundamentals Addressed • Drills For More Information:
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Pay it Forward – Create a lasting impression on the world by expressing your kindness and goodwill through community-focused projects and cooperative games that will unite everyone involved. Other fun weeks include Creative Destination, Steam Revolution, Cloud Exploration, Habitat Hunters, Globe Trotters and Our Town. Kids ‘R’ Kids has two locations: Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Valrico is located at 4321 Lynx Paw Trail in Valrico. Call 657-6200 for more information and Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Circa/FishHawk, 5815 Kids Crossing Dr. Call 654-7000 for more information. Visit www.krkvalrico.com/programs/2018-summer-camp
Spend The Summer At R&R Ranch Horsin’ Around
Summer Campers will enjoy riding and caring for horses at family-owned R&R Ranch. It specializes in safe enjoyable horse experiences. The name stands for ‘Rest’ and ‘Relaxation’ and also offers pony parties, trail riding lessons, horse boarding, playgroups and horse camps. Summer Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday to Friday. Early and late pickup can be arranged.
Student’s ages 6 to 12 years are invited to attend. Campers will enjoy: a daily trail ride or lesson, pony painting, hay rides, lots of games, snowball fight, learning how to care for horses and farm animals, bounce castle, lunch and disco in the air conditioned camp house. There is a petting zoo with baby bunnies, chicks, ducks and baby pigs. Kids will also get to enjoy arts and crafts and more. Campers should wear closed toe shoes and comfortable clothes. They will also need a swimsuit if they want to participate in the water activities. Campers will need to bring their lunch and lots to drink. Sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. Safety helmets will be provided. R&R Ranch is located at 9805 Bryant Rd. in Lithia. Visit www.rrranchlithia.com.
funky and awesome place to express your creative side. Weekly themes will have coordinating projects. The participants will enjoy ‘Fun Friday’ with a movie and pizza party. The cost is $240 per child per week. You can register at www.artandicecream.com. While at Art Monkey you can enjoy some of the best ice cream around. Walk-in pottery and canvas painting as well as birthday parties, special events, classes, camps, and girl's night out are also offered. We have something for every age! Come join us today and check out what you've been missing For more information, call 3159803.
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Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium’s Summer Camps are a great way to learn new skills in the kitchen, create tasty recipes and meet lots of new friends. The only things you need to be prepared are closed toe shoes and a restraint for shoulder length hair. All the ingredients,
Join in the fun this summer at Art Monkey Summer Camps, which will meet from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Camp is open to children ages 8 and up. Art Monkey offers a lot of creativity using pottery, clay, tie dye, mosaics and more. The Art Monkey is a wacky, fun,
Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium Is Cooking Up Some Summer Fun
tools and even the fun is included. Students are taught how to properly use real kitchen tools, knives and appliances safely under adult supervision. Students come away with the confidence to prepare dishes that are age appropriate and tasty. The goal is to encourage your child to be a help in the kitchen and to have fun while building a lifetime of good skills. Cooking Camps for kids ages 6-9 will take place from 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. daily and the tween’s and teen’s Summer Camps, ages 10-15 will take place from 2- 4:30 p.m. Camps will take place weekly for four days and run from May 29 through August 2. Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium is located at Brandon Crossroads, 2080 Badlands Dr. in Brandon. Call 653-2418 or visit www.rollingpinonline.com.
Your Kids Will Enjoy Their Best Summer Ever At YMCA Camps
The area YMCA’s offer a lot of options for summer camp fun. With the full day camp experience, campers enjoy days full of themed camp fun like arts and crafts, swimming games and more. Specialty Full Day Camps include time throughout the week spent
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engaged in activities specific to the specialty chosen. If your camper is looking to spend an entire day immersed in something they are passionate about, the Aquatics, Sports, Teen or Gymnastics camps may be for them. Is your camper looking for a unique adventure? Two camp options may be YMCA Camp Cristina or The First Tee of Tampa Bay. Preschool and Adaptive Camps are offered at a few locations too. For more information at some of the local Y’s, call North Brandon Family YMCA at 685-5402; Campo Family YMCA at 684-1371; YMCA Camp Cristina at 677-8400, and Spurlino Family YMCA at Big Bend Road at 228-9622.
Enjoy The Summer Scene 2018 At The Florida Academy Of Performing Arts
Full and half day camps are available for kids ages 5 and up at The Florida Academy of Performing Arts (FAOPA) at Music Showcase. Kids will enjoy music, acting, guitar and drums, field trips, singing and games and more. Musical Theatre productions of Mary Poppins Jr., Seussical, Fiddler on the Roof Jr. and Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr. will all take place this summer.
Daily themes will include Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Frozen, Hamilton and more. For more information, call 490-2787 or visit faopa.org.
Make A Splash At Florida Aquarium Summer Camps
This summer, make a splash with The Florida Aquarium. Open your eyes to a whole new world of science, take a tour of the Aquarium with animal experts, meet live animals up close and learn all about them, let your creative side go wild with arts and crafts, cool off at The Splash Pad, and even learn how to scuba dive. There are camp options for ages 3 to 18. AquaTots for ages 3-4 and AquaKids for ages 5-6 include science exploration, art and crafts and much more. There are two sets of full-day onsite camps for ages 6-7 and 8-9 which include science exploration, tours of aquarium, live animal encounter, field trip and more.
Full day travel camps for ages 10-11 and 12-14. Each day or week of camp has a new theme with new lessons and activities that focus on marine science. Campers should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, mask, snorkel and fins every day. There are also two different scuba camps offered, one for ages 12–15 – NAUI SCUBA Diver. Campers can Earn Open Water certification through SCUBA classroom and pool training provided by a certified NAUI SCUBA instructor from The Florida Aquarium dive operations staff. Ages14–18 can take Rescue Scuba and can learn to be a stronger dive buddy and prepare to respond to a variety of diving emergency situations with a NAUI Rescue Diver Course. For full details on all of the camps, visit www.flaquarium.org/camps.
Learn Baseball From The Pros At Ostingers Academy Baseball Camp
Ostingers Academy will hold Baseball Camp this summer to give your child a better understanding of the game of baseball, through instruction, drills and games. Having a good time while learn-
ing the fundamentals will be the main focus of this camp. Ostingers staff is made up of all former professional players who instruct, teaching the game from the ground up. The camp is not a full day camp with video games and indoor activities. Jim Osting is a Baseball Instructor with 12 years of professional baseball playing experience including two years of Major League experience (Padres and Brewers). Patrick Ryan is a Baseball Instructor with eight years professional pitching experience. Kris Wilken is the Head Baseball Coach at Bloomingdale High School and has six years of professional playing experience College and high school players trained by Ostingers Academy will assist your child throughout their camp experience. Additional help is provided from Ostinger players current and past to make the campers experience one of a kind. Camp weeks run Monday to Friday, June 4-8, July 9-13 and July 23-27. Camps run half days from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Camps are held Monday to Wednesday at Ostingers Academy and Thursday and Friday at the FishHawk Sports Complex. The cost is $175 (multi week/multi camper discount). To register, call 737-3000 or visit www.OstingBaseball.com.
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TechPlayzone Offers Hands-On Technology Enrichment In Fun & Safe Environment
TechPlayzone has led the charge for engaging young people in science, technology, engineering and math since 2005. With an increased demand for hands-on technology enrichment, TechPlayzone has continued to provide families with excellent curriculum, and fun in a safe environment for all kids. Give your child a high-tech advantage at TechPlayzone this summer. TechPlayzone is pleased to offer 4 weeks of STEM Camp for beginning
and returning TechPlayzone campers in 2nd-5th grade. TechPlayzone is honored to partner with FIRST LEGO League at Hillsborough Community College to power the FIRST LEGO
work at their own pace or work as a team with the assistance of facilitators and staff members to complete one of the engineering projects each week. For information, visit techplayzone.com, call 684-7329 or email techplayzone@gmail.com.
League Camp. We also offer engineering enrichment specifically for 6th - 8th grade students. Using TechPlayzone's formula of hands-on project-based learning with cutting edge technology, students can
Find Fun Activities For Your Budding Artists At Center Place Fine Arts
Who knew that art could be so much fun? This summer, you can sign up your budding artists, ages 7 to 16, for workshops at Center Place Fine
Arts. Learn about painting, drawing, pottery, modeling and more. Workshops include Art Mural, Be Your Own Beautiful, Creative 3-D Masks, Discover America, Paper Sculptures, Recycled Art, Space Art, Wet & Wild Canvases, Drawing and more. Center Place is located at 619 Vonderburg Dr., Ste. B in Brandon. Classes are offered from Monday
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We specialize in horse experiences for S u m m e r C am p the young child and beginner riders. Space is limited. • Daily Trail Rides & Hay Rides O n ly $ 2 2 5 p e r wk . (Mon. thru Fri. 9am - 5pm) • Horse Education We Also Offer: Field Trips, Pony Parties, Trail Rides, Play Groups & More 9805 Bryant Rd Lithia, FL 33547 Visit us on the web: rrranchlithia.com
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to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register today by calling 685-8888 or visit www.centerplacebrandon.org.
FishHawk Ranch Tennis Club Offers Tennis For All Levels Of Skill
FishHawk Ranch Tennis Club is offering its sixth annual Tennis Camp for your child ages 6 and up. Full day camps include plenty of tennis games and fun. Kids cool down in an air conditioned event room and during lunch times, engage in other fun outdoor and indoor games. On Fridays, campers walk down to the Starling pool and game room for a nice finish to thebweek. All levels from Beginning to advanced. Register online at FishHawkRanchTennisClub.com or call the Pro Shop at 681-4000.
Florida Hawks
The Florida Hawks will be offering two camps this summer: Soccer Fun With Coach Juan and Goalkeeper Sunner Camp. Soccer Fun with Coach Juan will take place July 2, 3, 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp is for boys and girls born between 2006 and 2011. Kids will receive age appropriate technical and tactical instruction, small sided games, daily 5 v 5 competitions, daily soccer tennis and soccer golf competitions. There is a professional coaching staff and athletic trainer onsite. There will be a hydration station
and camp t-shirt The cost is $ 215. Goalkeeper’s Summer Camp for male and female goalkeepers will take place July 23 to 27. Age Groups include 10U, 11U 12U, 13U and up, college level. The cost is $495 for the week. Camps will be held at the FishHawk Sports Complex Soccer Fields. Register online for both camps at www.floridahawksfc.com.
Improve Math Performance Over The Summer At Mathnasium Brandon
Incorporating math studies into a student’s summer routine brings other significant benefits. “Take advantage of the more relaxed environment of summer break as a golden opportunity to improve math performance,” suggests Becky McDaniels, Center Director at Mathnasium Brandon and Mathnasium @home. Mathnasium’s new @Home tutoring program will also help students keep up on their math skills from virtually anywhere. “During the summer, children have a lot of unstructured time, allowing them to unplug their busy minds and begin making different connections. These are ideal conditions for effectively absorbing new information and having a sudden ‘aha’
Looking for Summer Camps? We have TWO offered by Professional Licensed Coaches & Trainers! At Fishhawk Sports Complex Soccer Fields
Summer Fun with Coach Juan! Technical & Tactical Soccer instruction with clinics & competitions
July 2, 3, 5, and 6, 2018 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Boys and Girls born between 2011 and 2006
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GoalKeeper Camp Daily skills competitions and training sessions to improve position specific skills
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moment when concepts click into place. McDaniels has found the summer months to be a great opportunity for students to work on mathematics and have seen children make great strides with a serious commitment of just two to three hours a week all while having a great time. Call 655-MATH or visit online at www.mathnasium.com/brandon to
schedule summer sessions at your neighborhood center or at home using its Mathnasium @home program and combat the summer slide from virtually anywhere. Mathnasium will be offering STEM camps this summer. Call for details. Mathnasium of Brandon is located at 1048 Bloomingdale Ave. in Valrico in Plaza Bella.
Camp Osprey Offers Traditional Overnight Summer Camp
If you are looking for an overnight camp option that is not too far from
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home, consider Camp Osprey. This overnight traditional summer camp is for boys and girls ages 715. It is located on 204 acres of beautiful woodlands, nestled alongside the Little Manatee River in Wimauma. Campers live in spacious, newly remodeled, air conditioned cabins with covered porches, electric lighting, bunk beds, picnic tables and fire pits. Boys and girls cabins are located on opposite sides of the camp. A unique program of recreation, adventure, creativity and exploration is provided, including a high ropes challenge course, ziplines, horseback riding, canoeing, paintball, swimming and campfire nights. Each day is filled with loads of summer fun and an amazing range of camp activities at an all-inclusive price. Camp is secured with automatic gates that remain locked to the general public. All staff and camp counselors are background checked. Visit www.camposprey.com for more information.
Play Baseball Or Softball At Rich Luppino’s United Sports Academy Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth baseball
and softball summer camps will be held at the Bloomingdale Sports Complex. With four great camps to choose from, your kids will enjoy skill training, fun drills and instruction games. Camp #1 takes place Tuesday to Friday, May 29-June 1; Camp #2 takes place Monday to Friday, June 4-8; Camp #3 takes place Monday to Friday, July 30August 3 and Camp #4 takes place Monday to Thursday, August 6-9. All camps take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Camp is for ages 5-12. Bring your gear, drinks, snacks and lunch. The cost is $150 per week or $40 per day. Discounts provided for team, sibling or multiple camps. For more information or to register, call 561951-6141.
Six different themed camps explore Florida's unique history, from Pirates and Explorers to the Everglades. Camps are open to children ages 7–11 and led by experienced educators dedicated to providing unique, educational and engaging experiences campers won't forget. Camps for boys and girls run Monday to Friday, June 4-8, June 1822, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and have a different theme each week.
Camps include crafts, games and a bit of history, guest speakers, indoor and outdoor fun and Museum Insider’s Tour. Middle school students can take a walk on the wild side. Discover the beauty and complexity of Florida’s natural environment during Wild Florida, Tuesday to Thursday, July 10-12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact the Education Department at 675-8987 or ahoffman@tampabayhistorycenter.org. Visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org/camps/.
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Tampa Bay History Center Offers History Adventure Camps
Step back into Florida's past with unique games and projects, themed field trips, outdoor fun, and hands-on interactions with real historians and experts during the History Center's History Adventure Camps.
All-Inclusive Kids Overnight Adventure Camp Ages 7-15 204 beautiful acres located alongside the Little Manatee River!
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Avoid The SUMMER SLIDE! Summer Topics
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Newsome’s Fellowship Of Christian Students Club Ushers In Nights Of Worship
By Amanda Boston
Newsome FCS Club students host Christian Worship.
On March 20 and April 17, Newsome’s Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) Club, along with students from local youth groups, hosted two nights of Christian worship in the Newsome auditorium. “Night of Worship was birthed in the hearts of two Newsome senior students who attend Fishhawk Fellowship Church,” said Paige Eilertson, an Area Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). “Chris Pinedo and Juliana Valdes had the vision and asked for the support from Newsome’s FCS Club.” The pair promoted and organized the Night of Worship through Newsome’s student-led club FCS, another title for FCA. Both nights of worship lasted for an hour and emphasized simplicity—worship music, a message and prayer. Valdes said, “Chris and I printed and cut out hundreds of cards to give to people, and it also blew up on social media, especially Instagram.” She continued, “But I feel like the reason we had a big turnout is because we had been praying about this event from the start.”
Eilertson continued, “I’m happy to support and pray for students as they shamelessly take the lead in lifting the name of Jesus.” She continued, “I am excited that several students from other schools and homeschool attended. The nights were a huge success.” Newsome’s Night of Worship continues to generate excitement across social media and is paving the way for other schools to follow suit. Eighthgrader Tyler Eads, the FCA president at Mulrennan Middle School, is organizing a Night of Worship for all middle schoolers on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Mulrennan. Valdes expressed, “It was so great when Tyler reached out to us after hearing about our Night of Worship, and he is now planning one at his school. I hope other schools will do the same.” Valdes also spoke about the future of Newsome’s Night of Worship and said, “We felt it was important to do another one for the graduating seniors. We plan to make Night of Worship a quarterly event and have plenty of juniors ready to take this over next year.” Since 1945, the FCA has been making a positive impact in the schools and community. For more information about the local FCA, visit www.fcatampabay.org. For further questions on upcoming events, please contact Paige at Peilertson@fca.org.
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Non-Anesthetic Dental Cleanings Do More Harm Than Good For Our Pets
By Dr. Jennifer Challenger DVM, MPH
Proper dental cleanings for pets are exactly the same as they are for humans. People, however, understand what happens during the procedure and hold still, even though they don't like the way it feels. Pets, however, do not understand and typically will not hold still. They have to be forcibly restrained, which not only is traumatic and stressful, but also may lead to injury of the pet or the person who is attempting to restrain the pet. Non-anesthetic dental cleanings are not the same as traditional dental cleanings; in fact, they do not even come close to a true dental cleaning. Instead, they are more cosmetic in nature and simply remove as much of the visible tartar and plaque build-up that is possible with this type of procedure. In recent years, a cottage industry has evolved that takes advantage of pet owners' fear of having their pets placed under anesthesia. Sometimes it is groomers offering to brush a pet's teeth, which, realistically, doesn't accomplish anything useful (Imagine if you only brushed your teeth every four to eight weeks.) There are individuals, occasionally veterinary technicians or dental hygienists that travel from town to town, offering non-professional dental scaling’s on animals that have not been sedated. The cause of bad breath and kidney problems is the bacteria in the plaque
that is under the gumline. Periodontal disease originates in these deep, odorproducing pockets that require probing and scaling with sharp instruments. There is a reason why our dentists sometimes use nitrous oxide and novocaine shots while they are working under our gumlines; this degree of probing and scaling, which is necessary to complete a thorough cleaning, can be
quite painful. What most pet owners don't understand is that anesthesia actually is considered very safe. A recent study conducted nationally revealed that only one in 10,000 veterinary patients had an adverse experience when placed under anesthesia. Veterinarians have done a great job of educating pet owners about the imperative need for preventative dental care for their four-legged family members. Here's why it is so important; by three years of age, approximately 85 percent of dogs already have periodontal disease that needs medical attention. In fact, many popular toy breeds lose permanent teeth as early as five years of age if preventative dental care is not performed. The new challenge for veterinarians is to prevent pet owners from being lulled into a false sense of security by these nonprofessionals offering an ill-advised procedure.
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