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Chef Rene Valenzuela Returns To Rolling County Dedicates New Playground Classes At Renovated Paul Sanders Tree Park Pin Culinary Center For A Series Of By Tatiana Ortiz By Kate Quesada

carefully chosen to encourage children of all abilities to climb, run and play and includes pieces designed to help children on the autism spectrum who can become over stimulated in traditional playground situations. “The thought that went in to making sure the playground is accessible to all is much appreciated,” said Hillsborough County held a dedication and tree planting ceremony at Paul Sanders Park in Brandon last month.

Brandon Chamber of Commerce President Rick Lewis. “It is places like this that help Brandon continue to be one of the best places to work, live and play.” At the end of the dedication ceremony, county officials and community leaders joined a group of children in planting a magnolia tree in the park. “Trees are one of the reasons this park is so popular, so it is very fitting that we are dedicating it with a new tree that can be enjoyed by generations to come,” said County Commissioner Stacy White during the event. “The county’s great love for resources and care for our families is evident through the work put into this project.” Paul Sanders Park is located at 3319 S. Kings Ave. For more information, visit www.hcflGOV.net.

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One of the Brandon area’s favorite parks received a face lift recently. The county celebrated the end of a two phase renovation project at Paul Sanders Park, located at the intersection of Bloomingdale and Kings Avenues, with a dedication and tree planting ceremony last month. The park, known for its shaded areas thanks to many large trees, received a new, expanded playground with next-generation equipment in the first phase of the renovation last year and an additional parking area and entrance, water bottle filling station and security fence in the recently completed second phase. “This park has always been special to our department because we realize how special it is to the community,” said Director of Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation, Rick Valdez at the dedication event. “It is one of the most heavily used parks in the county and it deserved some upgrades to make it even more enjoyable.” The new playground equipment was

Individuals will regards to the upcoming get an opportunity to class at the Rolling Pin cook an authentic Kitchen Emporium. Mexican dish at the “I am back to my true Rolling Pin Kitchen love, which includes cookEmporium located ing, teaching and bringing in Brandon on wonderful Mexican food September 14. Chef from all the corners of Rene Valenzuela, Mexico,” Valenzuela said. who founded Taco To register for the Bus, will be returnclass or to learn more, visit ing to the kitchen to https://www.rollingpinonconduct a demonline.com. The store is locatstration style class ed at 2080 Badlands Dr. in on Mole with chickBrandon and is open Former Taco Bus founder Chef en, the “King of Monday through Rene Valenzuela is hosting a class Wednesday 10 a.m.- 6 Mexican Food.” at Brandon’s Rolling Pin. This class does p.m., Thursday through cost $55 a person and Saturday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. comes with beer, wine and and Sunday 11 a.m.- 6 a full menu. Those in p.m. Call 653-2418. Later in attendance will be cooking August, Tampa Lightning Pit a brick colored mole that master BBQ Chef Todd derives from the Mexican Lopez will host classes. In State of Guerrero. Mole addition, Riverview High can be described as a School graduate and popusauce made with numerous dry lar chef Richie Farina will be chilies, spices and thickened with seeds hosting Rolling Pin classes later in the and nuts. year. Chef Farina currently has a series Before founding Taco Bus, on the Cooking Channel airing Thursdays Valenzuela had a popular Mexican food at 9 p.m. restaurant with regional cooking from the northern states of Mexico in his native town in Monterrey, Mexico. He immigratIn This ed to the United States in 1995. At the Issue time, he could not afford a Brick and Mortar, but instead went in another direcNAM KNIGHTS DONATE.....................PG 7 tion by starting in the streets of Tampa with a food truck. LIGHTNING SAFETY.............................PG 8 In addition, he appeared on three HOMES FOR HEROES....................... PG 10 episodes of the Food Network’s show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with celebrity HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE .PG 11 chef Guy Fieri. Valenzuela was also feaSKYWAY 10K ...................................PG 13 tured on Travel Channel’s Man V. Food and the Cooking Channel’s Eat St. as EYE ON BUSINESS....................PGS 33‐34 well. COFFEE WITH A COP ......................PG 37 In addition, he is planning to open a smaller kitchen concept called Rene’s ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT...............PG 39 Mexican Kitchen in the Seminole Heights area sometime in the early fall of this READ MORE LOCAL NEWS ONLINE year. www.ospreyobserver.com Valenzuela shares how he feels in

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Just prior to the Brandon Fourth of July Parade, Melissa Haskins was crowned the new Honorary Mayor of Brandon after raising more than $42,000 for charity. Her proceeds will benefit ECHO of Brandon, Center Place Fine Arts and Kiwanis Club. More than $50,000 was raising during this year's race and the charities were the ultimate winners. The other candidate, Jaime Gukeisen raised funds for Family Promise, North Brandon YMCA and Florida Big Dog Rescue.

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Andrew’s Aluminum Shows Anyone Can Make A Difference By Mia Cafaro

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Foundation And Community Rally Around Resident In Lymphoma Battle

By Kate Quesada

Ruskin resident Hillman especially David Rice has been appreciates the leg battling a rare form of work the Foundation Non Hodgkins has done to help solve Lymphoma since both everyday issues 2014. After suffering and challenges brought through years of misdiabout by Rice’s illness. agnosis and doctors “When we were visits, leaving him with first connected with excessive medical them, someone bills, Rice recently offered to come and started receiving help wash David’s car and from the Brandoneven do his laundry,” based Angel said Hillman, a banker Foundation which with Fifth Third’s Ruskin residents David Rice and Alicia Hillman, who married last matches those in need Riverview branch. “I month, are receiving help from the with local businesses thought it was so Angel Foundation which connects able to help. I want to be amazing. local businesses and residents who can help with those in a time of need. able to do it all. I love From providing Rice is one of 600 people in the funds for a hotel room him so much, but county battling a rare kind of Non when Rice has to travthere is just so much Hodgkins Lymphoma. el for Gainesville for right now that the help his weekly treatments to connecting him is invaluable.” with someone to fix his vehicle, help with Founded in 2006 as an offshoot of legal documents and cut his grass, the what was then known as the Brandon Foundation has been able to make a very Foundation, the Foundation Angel challenging time in Rice’s life a little easiProgram is funded by two large events er. each year, a charity golf classic in the His wife, Alicia Hillman, describes spring and The Evening of Hope gala in Rice as the type of person who finds it November. Since its inception, the hard to accept help, but explains that the group has given back more than aid the couple has received from the pro$2,000,000 in grants, goods and servicgram has been a huge relief. es to more than 550 families in the “David wants to be able to do the Brandon area. Angels, the group’s things that he has always done, but at the name for businesses, organizations and moment he just isn’t able to and as his individuals who want to help, are always caretaker and working full time, my plate needed to continue the group’s mission. is really full too,” said Hillman. “The For more information about the Foundation has stepped in and helped in Foundation, visit www.brandonfoundaso many ways.” tion.org or call 689-6889.

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Hillsborough County Extension Service Offers Variety Of Programs In July

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The Greater Brandon Chamber Of Commerce To Host Its 2018 Hob Nob

By Kathy L. Collins

On Thursday, We also want to August 16, the give residents a Greater Brandon chance to meet Chamber of face to face with Commerce will the candidates who hold its 2018 Hob will have to deal Nob at TPepin with those very Hospitality Centre issues." located at 4121 At the Greater N. 50th St. in Brandon Chamber Tampa. The Hob of Commerce Hob Nob begins at 5 Nob, each candiThe community is invited to attend the Greater p.m. The cost to Brandon Chamber of Commerce 2018 Hob date will have a Nob on Thursday, August 16 from 5 to 7:30 dedicated space attend is just $20 p.m. at the TPepin Hospitality Centre in if purchased in where residents Tampa. This is a rare opportunity for residents advance and $25 to mix and mingle with the candidates running can talk to them for local, state and national office. at the door. face to face and Students are invited to attend for just $10. get answers to questions on where each The Hob Nob is an opportunity for candidate stands on issues. residents to meet and mingle with candiIn addition, attendees will receive a dates who are running for local, state and summary page outlining the issues national office just weeks before the including the many Amendments that will Primary Election on Tuesday, August 28. be on the ballot. This event is open to the community. Lewis said, "it is important for us to In addition to meeting with the candimake sure that the electorate is knowldates, attendees will be treated to craft edgeable and informed before they cast beer samplings and gourmet pizza and their ballots." Lewis added, "The finger foods. Supervisor of Elections office estimates According to Rick Lewis, the Greater that it will take voters upwards of 20 minBrandon Chamber of Commerce CEO, utes to fill out the ballot. It is therefore "2018 is a unique year for East important to make sure people underHillsborough County and the greater stand the issues so they can make Brandon community as we have a lot of informed decisions." candidates running for office who come It is expected that this year's Hob from our area." Lewis added, "The Nob will be the largest ever hosted by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce. is first and foremost a civic organization. It Do not miss this unique opportunity. is our job to serve the community. We For more information and to purwant to help everyone in the community chase tickets, please visit www.brandonto be informed on the issues that we face. chamber.com or call 689-1221.

TFO Announces Guidelines For 2018-19 Student Composition Competition

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New guidelines are being set for the Florida Orchestra’s Student Composition Competition open to all Florida universities and colleges with a music composition department.

Next season, The Florida Orchestra will open its Student Composition Competition to all Florida universities and colleges with a music composition department, encompassing about a dozen schools, the orchestra said in announcing new guidelines for the 2018-19 season. Music Director Michael Francis and a panel of TFO staff and musicians will choose the winning work, which the orchestra will premiere on the final TFO Masterworks series concerts May 24-26, 2019. The winner also will receive a $1,000 honorarium. The competition underscores TFO’s commitment to education and to music as a living art form, focusing on Florida talent. “We’re showing that as the third biggest state, we have an incredible artistic voice,” Maestro Francis said. This year’s winner, Shattered Clock Fanfare by David Browne of Florida Atlantic University, was featured on the Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony concert on May 18-20 in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The first round of the selection W W W

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process will be blind, and the committee will have no knowledge of the composers or their schools. Up to four finalists will be chosen for a ‘reading session,’ in which The Florida Orchestra will play through each finalist’s work, on March 19, 2019. General guidelines include: Each university or college may submit up to two works for TFO’s consideration. The orchestra suggests each school hold an internal competition, but it’s up to the school. The competition is open to any composition major, regardless of specific discipline (i.e. classical or jazz), or degree program (i.e. bachelors or masters). The work should be between three and six minutes in length. Important dates include: December 21, 2018: Deadline for schools to submit complete student score(s) and accompanying recording, resume and artist statement for consideration January 11, 2019: Finalists announced March 19, 2019: Florida Orchestra reading session of finalists’ works at University of South Florida School of Music March 22, 2019: Winning composer/composition announced For information, visit www.floridaorchestra.org/blog.

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Donation Made To Honor Flight Of West Central Florida

The Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment of the Marine Corps League made a $1000 donation to Honor Flight of West Central Florida at the detachments monthly meeting on July 3. Honor Flight flies WWII, Korean War and Vietnam veterans on a one day all expense paid trip for the veteran to visit those memorials dedicated to their honor and sacrifices at the Nation’s Capital.

Hawthorne Hosts Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

group is free of charge and Britton Plaza in Tampa. The open to those who have association is open to all been diagnosed with the Navy and Coast Guard Chief disease, family members, Petty Officers. It supports the caregivers and anyone Navy community and awards with an interest in learning an annual scholarship to a more about Parkinson’s. deserving member or relative Hawthorne Health & of a TBCPOA member. The Rehabilitation Center, TBCPOA holds fund raisers located at 851 W. for the scholarship fund durLumsden Rd. in ing the year and coordinates Brandon, is a skilled nursing facility with with the active duty Chiefs inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation proAssociation (Suncoast grams including speech, physical and CPOA) at MacDill AFB for The Campo Family YMCA Happy Stitchers Club donated 42 occupational therapies. Hawthorne also many of these events. blankets to the VA Hospital in early June. hosts a dementia support group in the Included are the activities at assisted living facility, as well as past MacDill and the annual Army-Navy game Chief Petty Officers Meeting meetings for those dealing with strokes, at a Beef O'Brady's in the area. The The Tampa Bay Chief Petty Officers TBCPOA has a closed FaceBook group, Association (TBCPOA) meets the fourth TBCPOA, with a meeting calendar of Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at events. For more information, call Chuck the Tampa Buffet, 3904 S. Dale Mabry, Peterman, President, at 767-1569.

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Nam Knights Donate To Local Charities, Plans For K9 Memorial By Kate Quesada

Army for 25 years and now lives in FishHawk Ranch. “Our members are some of the most solid men I have ever known.” According to Harr, the group is evenly made up of police officers, both active and retired, and military veterans and active duty service members. All members ride HarleyDavidson Motor Company or customValrico chapter of the Nam Knights of America built motorcycles with an engine displacement of 750cc or above. recently presented $4,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation using money “While we don’t actively recruit, collected at their annual pig roast fundraiser. as most of our members find out A group of local veterans and law about us through word of mouth, we are enforcement officers recently made a big always open to finding more people who impact on some of their own. The Valrico share our passion for helping others and chapter of the Nam Knights of America enjoy the love of riding motorcycles,” said donated $4,000 to the Hillsborough Harr. County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Memorial In addition to regularly scheduled Foundation and $4,000 to the Special rides and social events, the group’s main Operations Warrior Foundation last goal is to help police officers and their month thanks to money raised at the family members and other veterans in group’s annual fundraiser. need of assistance. They serve lunch to a The Nam Knights of America is a HCSO district office every quarter and motorcycle club that has 70 chapters recently held a fundraiser to benefit a throughout the country, 14 in Florida. The Sheriff’s deputy with cancer. Every year, group’s missions are to honor the memothe group holds its biggest fundraiser, a ry of American Veterans and Police pig roast, in April and uses the finds Officers who have lost their lives in the raised to support local law enforcement line of duty, to assist veterans and police and veteran charities. officers in their time of need and to proThe group’s next goal is to build a K9 mote community awareness through memorial at the HCSO headquarters. sponsorships and participation in various Plans for the memorial are in the beginfundraising events. ning stages, but Harr encourages anyone “We are a group of like-minded peowho is interested in donating, helping with ple who want to give back to the commulabor or materials or becoming a corponity while creating a bond with others,” rate sponsor to contact him. Visit said Westside Chapter President Todd www.namknightswestside.com or email Harr, who served in the United States Harr at swirl@namknightswestside.com.

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Experts Offer Tips For Staying Safe During Florida Lightning Season

By Kate Quesada

The Lightning According to Daniel Noah, Warning Protection Coordination Institute (LPI), a Meteorologist with the nationwide notNational Weather for-profit organiService, there are, on zation founded in average, 1,170,979 1955 to promote flashes of lightning in lightning protecFlorida each year. tion education, Because Brandon area awareness and residents see lightning safety, works with so often, it is easy to forbuilders and get how much damhomeowners to age it can do. promote light“Lightning in ning safety and Florida has caused improve the sci$39.8 million in damence of lightning age to 284 properties protection. The over the last 10 group’s Website, years,” said Noah, not at www.lightincluding the recent ning.org, offers apartment fire in extensive inforRiverview which was mation about On average, lightning strikes more than one million times a year in Florida. The National Weather Service and The Lightning likely caused by one protection from of two lightning strikes Protection Institute offer residents tips to avoid injury and damage from lightning on their websites. Photo credit to The Lightning lightning strikes. Protection Institute. in the area. “There “A lightning when thunderstorms are in the area,” metal vehicle immediately and finally, have been 47 lightning deaths and protection system is a network of comsaid Noah. “If you hear thunder you rule three states that it is important to 281 injuries during that time and the ponents designed to intercept a lightare likely within striking distance of wait 30 minutes after the last lightning longterm average in Florida is nine ning strike and provide a preferred the storm. Just remember. ‘When or thunder before going back outside. fatalities and 40 injuries a year.” path to the ground,” said LPI thunder roars, go indoors.” In addition, the NWS recommends In June, 33-year-old Seffner resiCommunications Director Kimberly The NWS Website, at www.weaththat residents know that even inside dent, James Barton, was at Siesta Loehr. “The system discharges the er.org, offers a large variety of tips the home, they are not totally safe from Beach with friends when he was suddangerous electricity, leaving occuabout lightning and how to reduce its lighting. denly struck by lightning and killed. pants and the structure safe from risk, but three featured rules go along According to the Website, anything The majority of injuries from lightharm.” way to helping residents stay safe. that is plugged into a wall outlet can ning occur when people are engaging For more information and safety Rule number one states that resibecome electrified by a nearby lighting in leisure activities outside. The tips from the NWS, visit dents should plan ahead so as not to strike. It recommends that residents National Weather Service (NWS) www.weather.gov or email get caught outside in a thunderstorm. stay off electrical equipment, applioffers one main tip for people to avoid Dr.Lightning@noaa.gov. To learn more The second rule advises that upon ances and corded phones and avoid being hurt. about lightning protection systems, visit hearing thunder, residents get inside a contact with plumbing, including sinks “There is no safe place outside www.lightning.org. substantial building or hard-topped and tubs, during storms.

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Kids Learn Water Safety At The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

By Sammie Green

The kids practiced kicking drills to start off the swim lesson.

said. “They are going to know how to float and they are going to know how to turn themselves over and swim back to the side of the pool.” Many participants were involved in BSAC’s summer camps and were excit-

Last month, hundreds of aquatic centers around the world participated in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson to raise awareness for water safety among children. Summer is one of the worst times of year for drowning accidents, so it is the best time to teach kids how to swim. As a sixth-year participant of World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center hosted over 100 kids aged 4 to 14 to educate them about the importance of water safety. Hosted by BSAC’s aquatic director, Participants Deyana Marie Flannigan and Alyssa Russell enjoyed being in the pool on the hot Theresa Hickie, there was summer day while learning about water safety. swimming, a DJ, snow cones and prizes to make the event fun and ed to take part in this event. informative for the kids. Participants Deyana Marie Flannigan BSAC’s swim instructors and and Alyssa Russell both said swimcoaches taught the children how to ming was their favorite thing to do at swim. Different water drills, such as BSAC and the WLSL was their new kicking and rhythmic breathing, were favorite event. taught in the 30-minute lesson. For info on the World’s Largest “It is just so rewarding knowing Swimming lesson, visit worldthat these kids are going to be able slargestswimminglesson.org. For info to help themselves if they were to get about BSA, visit mybsac.org or call into any type of situation,” Hickie 689-0908.

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Local Veteran Gets Roof Repair Thanks To Local Company And National Program

By Stacy Huisman

Cardinal Roofing shows its gratitude for military veteran Thomas Boone for his service by repairing his leaky roof.

Riverview resident, Thomas Boone, had a leaky roof. In the past, he would have grabbed his ladder, climbed to the roof and fixed it himself. But as a 91 year-old Korean War Veteran, climbing a ladder to fix a leak didn’t seem like the easiest of tasks. According to friends and family, Boone is not one who likes to ask for help. That’s when neighbors and family of Boone decided to reach out to Homes For Heroes (HOH). HOH is national program designed to save military, first responders, medical professionals and educators money when buying or selling their home. They also donate proceeds to local heroes in need. Dan Ruszowski, a sales consultant for Cardinal Roofing was contacted by HOH to see if they could offer assistance to the local war veteran. After hearing his story, Ruszowski met with Boone,

assessed his roof and assured him that Cardinal Roofing was able to repair the minor leak. Cardinal Roofing is a proud supporter of other local veteran programs such as Honor Flight in Tampa and Flight of Honor in Lakeland. But according to owner Roger Jenkins and his daughter Bridget Wilson, this request was something they wanted to consider. “Dan was really the guy who made this happened, he was the one willing to do the work. He has a big heart for this, the credit goes to him,” said Wilson. Ruszowski met Boone outside of s home, shook his hand. Cardinal Roofing went to work, fixed the leak just in time for the next summer storm. No need for the spry 91-year old to climb any ladders. “That generation doesn’t like to ask for help, but I’m sure glad I was able to,” said Ruszowski For more information about Homes for Heroes, visit www.homesforheroes.com.

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Habitat For Humanity Opens New ReStore Location In Brandon

By Cat Wright

teers and more celebrate the completion of the home and program with a special Key Giving ceremony. Anna Brooks, General Manager for the new Brandon ReStore, said, “I have personally met and gotten to know some of these families very well. The most rewarding opportunity I have had is attending Key Giving ceremonies for deserving candidates that have met all the In addition to homeownership programs, Habitat for Humanity offers salvage/deconstruction and home preservation programs to help families in need.

Brandon shoppers have a new location for finding deals. Habitat Hillsborough opened a new ReStore location in Brandon on Saturday, July 14. The store, located at 501 W. Robertson St., is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays and Shoppers will be able to find Mondays. or donate furniture, appliShoppers ances, home decor, lighting, will be able to hardware, building materials and much more at the find or donate Brandon ReStore. new and gently used furniture, appliances, household goods and much more. A detailed list of donatable items can be found online, or donors can call the donation hotline at 540-7540 to make an appointment or inquiry. Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County Florida (HFHHC) is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable new homes to lower income families. To be eligible for the homeownership program, candidates must have lived or worked in Hillsborough County for at least one year, and show that they are living in an unsafe home environment or are struggling to make rent payments. In addition to meeting required guidelines, applicants will complete a certain amount of sweat equity at local ReStore locations and other HFHHC build sites. Homeowner candidates will also complete courses in home maintenance, financial management, credit repair, and even conflict resolution. The homeowner’s family and friends, volun-

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qualifications to earn a home.” Brooks, who has a background in corporate retail management, added, “I find that it is far more rewarding to work hard knowing my efforts help improve the lives of local families.” Brooks noted that many are unaware of HFHHC’s other programs, including home preservation for families in need. Dedicated volunteers have helped lower income senior citizens, people with disabilities and more with short projects such as lawn care or building ramps. The organization also runs a deconstruction program. Anyone taking on a renovation project can contact HFHHC before demolition to salvage certain unwanted items at no cost. “This amazing program benefits our community in so many ways,” said Brooks, “It saves space in our landfills, the property owner receives an itemized donation receipt, perfectly good items are sold at hard-to-beat prices, and the sales of these items helps us to continue our mission of offering affordable housing.” For more information on Habitat Hillsborough’s programs, or to learn more about getting involved, check out www.habitathillsborough.org.

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Carman & Bevington Attorneys Proud Of Constant Five-Star Reviews From Clients

By Michelle Caceres

Not all super“Although not heroes wear flashy every case is litigated costumes or were we’re not quick to bitten by radioactive settle and have no spiders. problem aggressively For the clients fighting your battle in of Brandon-based the courtroom,” he law firm Carman & said. Bevington, P.A., Partner Vanessa serving the area Bevington’s specialty since 2009, the suitis family law, with The trial attorneys at Carman & clad, briefcase-carareas of practice in Bevington, P.A. may not wear capes but fight their clients’ legal battles on a daily divorce, alimony, parrying legal eagles basis. are superheroes enting plans, child who zealously represent them in matters support, prenuptial agreements, alimony of personal injury and family law. modifications, paternity, property distribuPast clients like Tori Renfroe enthusi- tions and injunctions for protection. astically declare that Carman & From start to finish, Bevington perBevington’s attorneys helped her navisonally handles all of the firm’s family law gate the stressful and sometimes overcases, employing her litigation and negowhelming legal waters with integrity and tiating skills to advocate on her client’s knowledge. She was grateful for the sucbehalf. cessful outcome of her case. “I really get to know my clients and Renfroe and other past-clients conwork hard to guide them through difficult sistently give Carman & Bevington, P.A. times and complicated decisions in as top marks on social media websites. cost-effective a way as possible,” said “These five-star reviews speak volBevington. umes for our firm,” said owner Allen This dedication has earned her Carman. “We certainly work hard to make recognition as a Florida 2018 Rising Star our clients happy.” by Super Lawyers, a rating service based Carman and his associate Michael on peer nominations, evaluations and Finegan are experienced personal injury independent research. trial attorneys, specializing in areas of “It’s always an honor to be recogpractice including car/motorcycle accinized as an excellent attorney by my dent, general personal injury, workplace peers,” she said. accidents, nursing home neglect, spinal Carman and Bevington, P.A. is locatcord injuries and premises liability. ed at 223 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. For more Carman said each case deserves his information about the firm, visit full attention so clients can receive the www.brandonlegal.com or to schedule a best possible outcome. free initial consultation call 654-3444.

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Skyway 10K Raises $560k For Military Families, Second Run Planned

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The final benefit the Armed numbers are Forces Families in, and the Foundation, a inaugural 501(c)(3) non-profit Sunshine organization that Skyway 10K provides 100 perBridge Run cent of the funds raised they raise back $560,000 for to projects that help the Armed our military service Forces men and women Families and their Foundation, families. Additionally, meaning 100 plans are in place Volunteers and sponsors are being sought for the percent of so all registration second annual Skyway 10K. every regisfees from next tration fee dollar is going to fund projects year’s race will continue to support the to support the families of our service men Armed Forces Families Foundation. and women. Race organizers are sched“With over a year of planning and uled to present a check to the Armed tremendous support from our sponForces Families Foundation at Tropicana sors, partners and private donors we Field in Saint Petersburg, Florida are very proud to announce that every Tuesday and make an announcement dollar of every registration fee is going releasing the date and details for the sec- back to support our military families,” ond annual Skyway 10K. said Brian Horne, Event Director for The sold-out inaugural Skyway 10K the Skyway 10K. “This would not have took place in March and was an overbeen possible if not for the overwhelming success. Participant registration whelming support from our local comfor the run across the Bob Graham munities to support such an iconic Sunshine Skyway Bridge realized its tarevent.” geted 7,000 participant capacity only five The annual run begins on I-275 at days after being announced. It was the the rest area just south of the Skyway first running event across the Skyway Bridge and ends at the rest area on Bridge since it opened in 1987. the north side of the bridge, which In all, people from 40 states, three equals 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles. countries and all five branches of the Anyone interested in volunteering United States armed forces participated for or sponsoring the second annual in the run. Skyway 10K can learn more by As planned, 100 percent of the provisiting skyway10k.com or ceeds from the Skyway 10K are going to emailing info@skyway10k.com.

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Hawthorne Hosts Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Hawthorne Health & Rehabilitation Center hosts a monthly support group for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and caregivers on the third Thursday of every month. A variety of speakers will provide information on topics relating to swallowing, balance, walking, speaking, mobility, exercise, self-care, cognition, and memory, all of which can be impacted by Parkinson’s Disease. The Parkinson’s Disease support group is free of charge and open to those who have been diagnosed with the disease, family members, caregivers and anyone with an interest in learning more about Parkinson’s. Hawthorne Health & Rehabilitation Center, located at 851 W. Lumsden Rd. in Brandon, is a skilled nursing facility with inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs including speech, physical and occupational therapies. Hawthorne also hosts a dementia support group in the assisted living facility, as well as past meetings for those dealing with strokes, diabetes, low vision and other diseases. For more information or to register, call 661-8998 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Dance Center in Brandon, is currently offering a Pre-Professional Training Program for dancers who are seriously interested in pursuing a professional career in ballet. The program’s primary focus is on technique with an emphasis on stage presence, pointe and variations. Dancers pursuing a career as a professional artist need to be introduced to the classical variations that can be required as a professional. This program will allow the dancer to participate in ballet classes five to six days a week. The Dance Center offers private coaching with international instructors for dancers enrolled into this program. Dancers may also have the opportunity to enter into the Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) and the American Dance Competition (ADC). Admittance into the program is by audition only which will be held during July and August. Classes are held on Monday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. Other opportunities include being a part of the Brandon Ballet, Tampa Bay’s premier Ballet Company. To audition, call The Dance Center at 684-4282.

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Uplift Women’s Network Comes To Campo Family YMCA Life sometimes brings trials and tribulations as one strives to overcome obstacles that might come their way. A new group at Campo Family YMCA called Uplift Women’s Network empowers women by building them up spiritually and fostering a sense of community with the understanding that an issue does not have to be faced alone. In November 2017, Heather Simpson, J.D. founded Uplift Women’s Network and leads it. This faith-based organization came into fruition because the Lord placed it on Simpson’s heart. It consists of more than 20 diverse women of all ages, cultures and denominations. The intent of it is to bring women together through prayer, encouragement and friendship. Simpson shared how she feels in regards to being the leader of it. “I feel inspired by everyone who contributes as they build each other up in a positive and effective way,” Simpson said. The goal of this group is to see God lifted up in the women. To add, Simpson wants to see people grow in their faith and let them know they do not have to

By Tatiana Ortiz face life’s burdens alone. The group also aims to connect with other positive Christian women as it shares scriptures to encourage those who

need it. The organization started meeting at Campo Family YMCA in April of this year. Members and nonmembers of Campo Family YMCA can join. All women are welcome whether it be a mature Christian, new Christian or individuals who might be interested in becoming one. It meets the fourth Friday of each month from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Simpson also mentions how the group fits perfectly within the YMCA’s mission. “Overall, I feel blessed that the door opened for our group to meet here at Campo Family YMCA,” Simpson said. “We also see us growing further with our partnership with them and are excited for the future as well.” For more information, visit www.upliftwomensnetwork.com. Check out the Facebook page www.facebook.com/UpliftWomensNetwo rk. Call 445-1825.

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The Board of Congregation Beth Shalom (CBS) cordially invites you to its annual Open House on Sunday August 5 from 9:30 a.m.-12 Noon. Acquaint yourself with Congregation Beth Shalom’s dynamic and varied educational and spiritual programming which is designed to address the wants and needs of the wide demographic that is representative of its family. CBS provides opportunities for congregants to perform mitzvot and fundraising for important causes. Additionally, this will be a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with its Religious School and enroll your children in classes. Religious school classes are designed to meet the educational needs of children in Kindergarten through Confirmation. A new cutting-edge Religious School curriculum which has been specifically developed for CBS is being launched. Congregation President, Richie Bauman, said, “We have taken input from our families and consulted with Hebrew school professionals to modernize the curriculum and create a program that is not only rich with Jewish tradition, but a fun and rewarding expe-

Unity In Brandon Hosts Armand & Angelina To Speak & Sing At Special Service

Coming to Unity in Brandon Church on Sunday, August 5 are international inspiration speakers and performing artists, Armand and Angelina (former winners of America's Got Talent). The service iat 10:30 a.m. will offer a morning of music, message and mirth to create a once in a lifetime experience of love, laughter and music. Come and hear them speak and sing inspiring words and music from their personal journey of love and transformation. Unity in Brandon is a spiritual family church for positive living located at the Brandon Rotary Event Center, 3007 S. Kings Ave. For more information, visit their web site at www.unityinbrandon.org.

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Murder Mystery Dinner At Congregation Beth Shalom

On Saturday, August 18 at 6:30 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will be transformed in time and space as it becomes a Garden District Mansion in the heart of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, the host has been murdered and you might be the number one suspect. This is a completely interactive event and dinner. Guests can take the role of suspect, or detective as everyone questions the suspects and examines the evidence as to figure out the murderer and to win prizes. This is a fun, entertaining and family friendly evening open to everyone. Tickets are $20 for CBS members and $25 for non-members;

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ECHO Handmade Is Part Of Community Brandon TOPSoccer Offers Program For Outreach Opportunity Center Children With Disabilities By Manuela Graf

The Emergency start ECHO Handmade Care Help Organization in December 2016 (ECHO) in Brandon is by creating unique well-known for the leather accessories, resources and aid it proworks alongside artivides for residents in san Roslyn Johnson, need. However, a new who makes original bags extension of ECHO is not out of recycled ties, suits, as well-known. ECHO leather and even jewelry. Handmade helps provide Johnson, who first a path to stability as well came to ECHO Shoppers can purchase amazing, Handmade in October as helps the environoriginal leather accessories made ment. by Frank Jones, who helped start 2017, makes the most ECHO Handmade in 2016. ECHO Handmade out of her time at ECHO allows locals who may and is currently enrolled have at first come to ECHO in need of in a GED class and money management help to begin working as artisans in class, while Jones participates in ECHO’s ECHO’s Opportunity Center. Here one Job-for-Job program. can walk in and find friendly faces work“I enjoy coming to the classes, I love ing hard to make beautiful and unique the people that I work around and they pieces out of completely recycled materiare just very beautiful,” said Johnson. als. ECHO Handmade is not just a small Excess clothing donated to ECHO side business, according to Mazza, but that would otherwise go to the salvage so much more. truck is now turned into creative and qual“We continue to serve the community ity accessories, as well as provides a livas far as making sure the people who ing wage to those who once may have were once hungry or once were not stabeen unemployed. ble in that poverty mindset can come and Social Enterprise Coordinator Taylor have that bridge become more stable,” Mazza helps out in the ECHO Handmade she said. workroom, where the artisans and volunECHO Handmade’s products can be teers in the community come together on found at the Green Boutique, located at Wednesdays to help create accessories, 1032 Bloomingdale Ave., and Revolution ranging from $10 to $30. Ice Cream, located at 220 W. Brandon “Graduates of the GED program can Blvd. To view ECHO Handmade’s online come and work for us to acquire some store or to find more information on professional references and work history donating or volunteering, visit so they can go into more permanent https://echofl.org. You can also shop at its employment,” she said. Facebook, ECHO Handmade, or Artisan Frank Jones, who helped Instagram at @echohandmadestore.

TOPSoccer is a community-based program for young athletes with disabilities. Any child over the age of 5 with a mental or physical disability is welcome to join and will be able to enjoy a relaxed and fun soccer atmosphere. The TOPSoccer program is organized completely by volunteers. It has been sponsored and hosted by the West Florida Flames Soccer League (WFFSL) since 1998. This sponsorship, along with the sponsorship of various individuals has allowed the program to be offered with no cost to the families of the athletes. Fred Englehardt was on the Board of Directors of Brandon Youth Soccer League, but was recruited by the founding members of TOPSoccer to help them get uniforms, shin guards and balls for the athletes. “It has been over 20 years now, and I love every minute of it,” he said. A large range of mental and physical disabilities can be accommodated. Each program is specially designed for the athletes in the program. Instead of being sorted into teams by age, children are sorted based on disability, so that each team can work together and have fun. In order to keep the program light and fun, TOPSoccer does not keep score or keep track of team standings. Teams usually hold practices once a week, and the season lasts from mid-September to

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mid-November. All of these policies are TOPSoccer’s way of trying to stick to their original mission statement: “to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America’s youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.” The Brandon TOPSoccer program was recognized as both the 2010 and 2015 ‘TOPSoccer Program of the Year’ by the Florida Youth Soccer Association, awards which the administration was very proud to have received. Registration for the upcoming season will be every Friday and Saturday of August, beginning August 10. On Fridays it will take place from 67:30 p.m., and on Saturdays it will be from 9-11 a.m. Registration will take place at the WFFSL clubs located at 3104 S Kings Ave. in Brandon. All players will be required to show a copy of their IEP form when registering. Any adult volunteer coaches or high school students in need of service hours are welcome to come to one of the registrations for more information about volunteering. For more information, contact Ken Muzyk at 657-5271, or email Fred Englehardt at brandontops@aol.com. Any updates will be posted on the Brandon TOPSoccer Facebook page.

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Keep Pets Vaccinated After Rabies Reports

By Dr. Jennifer Challenger DVM, MPH

You may have heard about Rabies cases in the news recently. There have been six confirmed cases of rabid animals in Hillsborough County in the past six months alone. At least 13 people and three dogs have been exposed to these animals making them at risk for contracting the disease. Rabies is a deadly virus spread to people from the saliva of infected mammals. The rabies virus is commonly transmitted through a bite. Animals most likely to transmit rabies in our area include bats, cats, foxes, raccoons and skunks. Once a person begins showing signs and symptoms of rabies, the disease is nearly always fatal. Seek immediate medical care if you're bitten by any animal or exposed to an animal suspected of having rabies. Based on your injuries and the situation in which the exposure occurred, you and your doctor can decide whether you should receive treatment to prevent rabies. Even if you aren't sure whether you've been bitten, seek medical attention. For instance, a bat that flies into your room while you're sleeping may bite you without waking you. If you awake to find a bat in your room, assume you've been bitten. Also, if you find a bat near a person who can't report a bite, such as a small child or a person with a disability, assume that person has been bitten. Steps you can take to reduce your risk of coming in contact with rabid animals: -Vaccinate your pets. Cats, dogs and

ferrets can be vaccinated against rabies. Pets are vaccinated by your veterinarian to prevent them from acquiring diseases such as Rabies from wildlife and thereby preventing transmittion to humans. Ask your veterinarian how often your pets should be vaccinated. -Keep your pets inside and supervise them when outside. Never let you pets run loose unless in a confined area such as a fenced in yard and under supervision. This will help keep your pets from coming in contact with wild animals. Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or vaccinated regularly. -Report stray animals to local authorities. Call your local animal control officials or other local law enforcement to report stray dogs and cats. -Don't approach wild animals. Wild animals with rabies may seem unafraid of people. It's not normal for a wild animal to be friendly with people, so stay away from any animal that seems unafraid. -Keep bats out of your home. Seal any cracks and gaps where bats can enter your home. If you know you have bats in your home, work with local experts to find ways to keep them out of your home. Dr. Challenger works at Meadowrun Affordable Pet Care in Brandon and can be reached at 685-7775 for more information.

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Living Gluten Free Café And Market Comes To Brandon By Tatiana Ortiz

People who cannot consume products that contain gluten whether it be health issues or other reasons might find it difficult when it comes time to grocery shop or dine out to get foods without it. Living Gluten Living Gluten Free Café and Market Free Café and owner Frank Market, which Pandolfo (on the recently opened right) hands Christine Greig (on the left) her in Brandon Iced Chai Latte that caters to those she ordered. with a gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease by selling a variety of beverages and foods that do not consist of gluten. Owners Frank Pandolfo and his wife Pamela Pandolfo who reside in Valrico established Living Gluten Free Café and Market in June of this year. This idea came into fruition after the Pandolfo’s visited a store in Italy last summer that sold gluten free products such as pastries and more. The Pandolfo’s decided to try that concept here since their son and granddaughter have Celiac Disease. “We offer items that do not contain any gluten and this would be our premise,” Frank Pandolfo said. This 1,400 sq. ft. building can seat 12 guests comfortably in the café area and provides free Wi-Fi as well. The café here

sells a variety of flavored coffees and teas from Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company such as espresso, chai lattes and much more. It also carries gluten free gelatos from a company called Stefano’s Gelato, which guests can choose from a number of flavors too such as Italian Pistachio, Chocolate and more. In addition to that, the café does sell gluten free chicken wings, pizza and breakfast sandwiches. The mild or hot chicken wings start at $8.19 for six pieces and prices do vary depending on the amount bought. With the grocery area people will see an assortment of European food products such as pastas from Italy and desserts from Germany on the shelves, which can be purchased. Along with that, it does sell other items that one might discover at a grocery store, which includes peanut butter, cereals and more. For more information visit, https://www.facebook.com/livingglutenfreemarket/. It is located at 859 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Brandon. Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Call 651-3226.

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Registered Voters In Hillsborough Have Three Methods To Vote: By Mail, Early And On Election Day...Every Vote Counts In the United States, voting is a right. However, in order to exercise this right, every voter in Hillsborough County must be informed and must know where to vote and how to do it. There are three methods- Vote By Mail, Early Voting and Election Day Voting. In order to vote, you must be registered by July 30 for the Primary, which is set for August 28. You must be registered by October 9 for the General Election which will be held on November 6. When you register, you are asked to select a party. That would be either Republican, Democrat or No Party Affiliation or one of the minor political parties. Florida is a closed primary state. This means that for the Primary Election, your ballot will reflect the party that you have selected. In other words, you vote only for the candidates from your party as well as non-partisan races such as Judge (County and Circuit) and School Board.

In the General Election, your ballot is based upon where you reside. You can view sample ballots for both the Primary and the General Election at www.votehillsborough.org. “One of the most important things we can do to conduct a successful election is to make sure that voting is easy and accessible for all voters,” said Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer.

VOTE BY MAIL Vote By Mail is the most convenient method. It is often referred to as Absentee Voting. However, Floridians no Requesting A Vote By Mail Ballot Is longer need an Easy: excuse to choose 1. Online: Vote By Mail Ballot Request this option. If you 2. By Phone: (813) 612-4180 request this method, 3. By Fax: (813) 744-5843 you will receive your 4. In Person: at any of our ballot in the mail, and Supervisor of Elections Offices you can take your To Request Vote By Mail For Yourself, You Must time making your voting decision. The Vote By Mail ballot Provide: must be received by the 1. Your name and home address Hillsborough Supervisor of 2. Your date of birth Elections Office by 7 p.m. on 3. Your mailing address, if different from home address (Ballots cannot be forwarded. Be sure to Election Day. You can mail it provide your current mailing address.) or drop it off in person at one 4. Your signature (for written requests) of their offices or at an Early Voting site. Rest assured, if

you choose this method, your vote will be counted. You must request your Vote By Mail ballot by August 22 for the

Primary Election and by October 31 for the General Election. “We pay the return postage on Vote By Mail ballots and have drop-off boxes for those ballots at all of our Early Voting sites and offices, to make that as easy as possible,” said Latimer. If you choose this method, please visit www.votehillsborough.org for instructions. EARLY VOTING Early Voting is set up before both the Primary Election and the General Election. This year, Early Voting will take place for the Primary (August 28) from August 13 through August 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the General Election (November 6), Early Voting will take place from October 22 through November 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Hillsborough County, there will be 19 Early Voting sites open. “For our 2018 elections, we have added

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three new Early Vote sites. During the Early Voting period, voters can vote at any of the 19 voting sites,” said Latimer. The new sites include the Valrico Recreation Center which was added to ease congestion at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library. Please visit www.votehillsborough.org for a complete list and the times they are open. Early Voting is just like Election Day Voting. You must bring one or two forms of identification with your photo and signature on it. Acceptable forms of identification include Florida Driver’s License, state issued identification, U.S. Passport, Student ID, Public Assistance ID and more. ELECTION DAY VOTING Polling Places or Precinct, noted on your Voter Registration Card, are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. You can bring your sample ballot with you and use it while you vote. Whichever method you choose, remember your vote counts. “On Election Day, voters must vote in the polling place assigned to their precinct. Remember, Election Day is your last chance to vote. Because the majority of voters will have voted during the Early Voting period, we do not expect lines in the Election Day polling places,” said Latimer. For more information, please visit www.votehillsborough.org.

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Community Invited To Candidate Forum At Bell Shoals Baptist Church

Commissioner Stacy White Holds Community Office Hours At Library

Bell Shoals gather together Baptist Church and each will have in Brandon will several minutes to host its 23rd let the community Annual know where they Candidate stand in important Forum on issues facing all of Friday, August us. 3 beginning at "We host 5:30 p.m. in the this non-partiThe Bell Shoals Worship san event as Church Issues Center. The a way for Team will host its 23rd Annual forum is free Christians Candidate Forum on Friday, August 3 and open to the throughout beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the church on Brandon. Area public. Bell residents are encouraged to attend and learn where Hillsborough candidates stand on issues. Shoals Baptist County to Church is located at 2102 Bell Shoals Rd. know where political candidates stand on in Brandon. issues that matter to them. We will get The Candidate Forum is hosted by bombarded with a variety of advertising Bell Shoals Baptist Church Issues Team, messages during this campaign season. a group of volunteers. Candidates seekBut this is a unique opportunity for the ing to represent the area are invited to voter and the candidate to have unfilattend. Approximately 60 candidates are tered, one-on-one conversations. This expected to attend including those candievent always has a great community dates for School Board, County turnout, and we are anticipating a late Commission, State House and Senate, gathering again this year," said Dr. U.S. House of Representatives and Stephen Rummage, senior pastor, Bell Senate as well as candidates for State Shoals Baptist Church. Executive office. In addition to the candidates, employCandidates are invited regardless of ees from the Hillsborough County their party affiliation. The forum was startSupervisor of Elections Office will be on ed as a way to encourage residents to hand to give information and to answer become better informed on issues and to questions about voter registration. Please learn more about the individuals who note that Florida is a closed primary state, want to represent the interests of the resi- and if you plan to vote in the primary set dents of the greater Brandon area. for Tuesday, August 28, you must be regThe general public will have an istered by July 30. opportunity to meet face to face with the For more information on the 23rd candidates beginning at 5:30 p.m. At Annual Candidate Forum, please visit approximately 7 p.m. the candidates will www.bellshoals.com.

Residents of that entire corridor. Bloomingdale and We’ll have a nice, surrounding areas new smooth road all were welcome to stop the way from Lithia by the Bloomingdale Pinecrest all the way Library on June 14 for to MLK,” he said. a one-on-one meeting White menwith County tioned other issues Commissioner, Stacy office hours strive to Commissioner White has deep roots in White. Visitors were bring attention to. Hillsborough County and holds community office hours to listen to his conable to sign up and “Storm water issues stituent’s concerns and ideas. wait to meet with the always pop up durcommissioner to discuss their concerns ing these kinds of office hours. We work about local and community issues as well with the storm water engineers, and as propose solutions. oftentimes they can make improvements Representing District Four of to the storm water and correct problems Hillsborough County, White is responsible like that,” he added. for the development of everything “from White believes that his office hours Plant City to Sun City”. allow him to be open to the ideas of his In the past, popular topics for citizen’s constituency. “I always say that the best concerns have included mainly traffic, ideas come from out in the field and storm water issues, sidewalk projects, meeting with the people. I walk away with and growth management for the so many good ideas when I’m out here Hillsborough County area. These topics spending time with the people like this,” were frequently brought up by citizens he said. One idea that was mentioned during the community office hours, was the installation of a new traffic light according to White. on Bell Shoals Road to redirect traffic, he Residents can look forward to excitadded. ing developments for the near future, White also prefers one-on-one meetincluding a much-waited for widening of ings. “I can sit here in a quiet office one Bell Shoals Road from Boyette Road to on one with the constituents, give them just North of Lithia Pinecrest, added my undivided attention and focus on just White. their particular issue that they’re bringing White also made note of a second to me. I find that to be very effective,” he big project due to be finished in this calsaid. endar year. “Valrico road is falling apart. Community office hours are held We’re going to resurface Valrico Road quarterly in different areas of District Four. from Lithia Pinecrest Road to Highway For information, visit www.hillsborough60. It was just resurfaced on the other county.org or Commissioner White’s side of Highway 60 so that will complete Facebook page at Stacy White.

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Jack Gutman Has The Experience And Integrity To Be A County Court Judge, Group 8

Cissy Boza Sevelin Pursues Position Of Circuit Court Judge In Group 25

Jack Gutman has In addition to practiced law for over practicing law, 30 years. He is a long Gutman has served time resident of on the Board of Hillsborough County, Directors for the and he is running for MacDonald County Court Judge Training Center, a in Group 8. non-profit that "The three pillars serves people with of my campaign are disabilities. He curhonesty and integrity; rently serves as the experience; and comChair of their new Jack Gutman, shown here with his daughter, Samantha, son, Matthew and Excel Program munity involvement," wife, Carlene is seeking to continue his said Gutman. He has long legal career and serve the communi- which is a program extensive experience ty as a County Court Judge. The election that works with is on Tuesday, August 28. in both civil and crimiyoung adults who nal law and has achieved an AV are on the Autism spectrum. The proPreeminent Rating from the Martindalegram helps to provide them with life and Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. work skills. "Being a judge is the highest honor Gutman has been endorsed by the a lawyer can achieve. To be entrusted West Central Police Benevolent with that authority is an awesome Association, the Tampa Police responsibility," said Gutman. "I want to Department Benevolent Association, the be a County Court Judge because it is City of Tampa Fire Fighters Union, five the people's court. This may be the first retired Circuit Court Judges, nine past time a citizen encounters a judge. The presidents of the Hillsborough Bar and judge needs to have the right temperatwo past Florida Bar presidents. ment coupled with extensive expertise Gutman has been married to in order to be effective on the bench," Carlene for 25 years and has two chilsaid Gutman. dren, Samantha and Matthew. Gutman has served as both a pros"I believe that I have the experiecutor and defense attorney. In addition, ence, temperament and high level of he is certified by the Florida Supreme ethics necessary to be a County Court Court as a State Mediator. "In my work Judge. I would ask that you vote for me as a mediator, I have learned to facilifor County Court Judge on Tuesday, tate resolution of issues as opposed to August 28," said Gutman. engaging in a way that causes excesFor more information, please visit sive litigation. www.Gutmanforjudge.com.

then as a Bankruptcy “Equality before Law Clerk for the the law is not just a judges in the Middle legal principle to me; it District of Florida for is my entire reason for nine years. During that being an attorney, time, Boza Sevelin mediator, law clerk and wrote thousands of public servant,” said legal opinions and was Cissy Boza Sevelin, highly involved with candidate for Circuit courtroom procedure. Court Judge in Group Boza Sevelin has 25. been a sole practitioner Boza Sevelin statin Thonotosassa since ed, “My dedication and involvement with our Cissy Boza Sevelin, who is running 2013. However, she is community sets me for Circuit Court Judge in Group 25, not in a traditional prachas the experience, competence tice. This is because apart from others who and dedication necessary to be a are running in my judge. She would like the opportuni- 100 percent of Boza Sevelin’s practice is group. I am compasty to serve the community in this capacity. devoted to pro bono sionate about providing life-changing legal assistance to the poor work. Her clients are financially disadvantaged and cannot afford representaand oppressed in our community. I have tion. She is also a Guardian Ad Litem, an dedicated more than 4,000 hours in pro Attorney Ad Litem and a volunteer Teen bono legal services since 2013. I am Court Judge. dedicated to following the rule of law as Boza Sevelin explained, “The generwritten and not as I wish it to be.” al nature of my current practice is repreThroughout her life, Boza Sevelin senting indigent clients in various areas has worked in a variety of fields before of the law such as Domestic Violence becoming an attorney. She began workInjunction Hearings, Family/Domestic ing at the age of 12 when she went to Relations, Wills, Trusts and Estates, work at Olympia Bakery in Tampa. Boza Advance Directives, and Juvenile Sevelin received her Associate of Arts Dependency and Delinquency Hearings.” Degree from HCC in 1989 and graduatBoza Sevelin is also a Certified Family ed from USF with a dual major in Mediator where she deals with custody, Accounting and Finance in 1995. Boza child support, division of property and Sevelin has worked as an accountant, a other family law matters. loan officer and a small business owner. For more information, please visit Boza Sevelin became an attorney in www.cissysevelin4judge.com. 2002 and worked as a mediator and

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A Call To Serve Forged From Tragedy For Bill Yanger, County Judge, Group 5

The Time Is Right For Michael Isaak's Run For County Judge, Group 8

The call to serve to serve by the Chief the community comes Judge," added Yanger. to people in different For many years, he ways. When a lawyer has managed a sucdecides to run for cessful law practice. His judge, it might have extensive experience been a lifelong dream has taught him a lot, " I or because of a perhave learned something sonal experience. from every court Bill Yanger, who is appearance I have had a candidate for County in the last 32 years," Court Judge in Group said Yanger. 5, decided he needed Yanger was born to run for judge after and raised in Tampa to Bill Yanger is running for County the tragic loss of his 22 Court parents who were born Judge in Group 5 on Tuesday, year old daughter, here. He raised his August 28. Yanger brings both professional and life experience to the three children in Tampa. Rose. "We lost Rose bench and as such believes he will He is a member of the on August 24, 2016 to serve as a compassionate and a violent homicide in empathetic judge. Pictured with wife Greater Brandon Sharon. Broward County, a Chamber of Commerce. case that remains "As a member, board open and uncharged. I tell this story not member and Chair of the South Tampa for sympathy but for context. Rose's loss Chamber of Commerce, I have been was a clarifying moment, a desperate active in many collaborations with the and heartbreaking moment that focused Greater Riverview Chamber of my attention on what I wanted and needCommerce, particularly between our ed to do with my life," explained Yanger. respective military affairs committees," Yanger has practiced law for over 30 said Yanger. years. "I have been practicing for 32 "We want our judges to be capable years all over the state. I have fought in of the mechanics of the job. But voters criminal, family and civil court trenches for deserve a say in selecting a judge with teachers and professors, single mothers empathy forged from life's joys as well as and desperate fathers, injured and broits heartaches. Voters deserve the person ken workers, world boxing champions, in the black robe to have lived an expanteenage rockers and small business own- sive life. I have lived one," said Yanger. ers," said Yanger. "I am prepared to wear For more information on Yanger, the robe in whatever capacity I am asked please visit www.yangerforjudge.com.

Michael Isaak is added Isaak. uniquely qualified to When asked what serve as a County sets him apart from his Court Judge. Isaak is opponents, Isaak clearly running for election in stated, "Morals and valGroup 8. He would like ues." Isaak further your vote on Tuesday, explained, "My parents August 28. came to this country Isaak has signififrom Israel. They had cant experience. He nothing. They are the served as an Assistant epitome of the American State Attorney for five Dream," said Isaak. His years and has been mother went on to running his own sucbecome the first female Michael Isaak's extensive legal cessful law firm for 20 attorney at the Tampa career, work ethic and values he learned from his parents all make office of Holland & years. Isaak has tried him a great candidate for County 150 jury trials, argued Knight. Court Judge. He is running and thousands of motions Group 8 and would like your vote on "The people who Tuesday, August 28. and has written 300 influence the candidate appeals. for judge are a great tell of how the candi"From my first day of law school, I date will act and perform on the bench. I have always wanted to be a judge," said grew up with a great mother as a role Isaak. "After 26 years of successful pracmodel," said Isaak. tice, I am in a position where I feel that I "I have a great work ethic. My can give back to the community and morals, values and lessons learned from serve as a judge," added Isaak. my parents reflect how I practice law and "I believe that everyone deserves to how I will perform as a County Court be treated fairly in court. No one should Judge," said Isaak. ever walk away from the courthouse and Isaak is a member of several local feel that the law was not followed," said Chambers of Commerce including Isaak. For me, in deciding to run for Brandon, Riverview, Valrico/FishHawk, judge, there was a defining moment Plant City and Sun City Center. Isaak is when the law was not followed and my married to Betsy, and they have two chilclient was harmed. That day reaffirmed dren, Sophia and Jackson. Isaak and his my belief that there is a need for fairness, family attend Idlewild Baptist Church. and I thought someday the timing will be For more information and to see right to make the move from practice to Isaak's numerous endorsements, please the bench. That day has come for me," visit www,isaakforjudge.com.

By Kathy L .Collins

SUPPORT MICHAEL ISAAK Michael Isaak has a 25year legal career in private and public prac"ce. He is a former Assistant State Attorney and has maintained a successful Tampa law prac"ce for the past 20 years. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Hillsborough County Bar, Florida Jus"ce Associa"on, as well as the Na"onal, Florida and Hillsborough Associa"on of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a mul"year recipient of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Awards of Excellence (1993, 1994, 1995), the 18th Circuit State A#orney’s LongTerm Service Award, and was named the FADL Gladiator of the Year (2015). Mr. Isaak is a member of the Brandon, Riverview, Plant City, Valrico Fishhawk and Sun City Center Chambers of Commerce. He lives in Tampa with his wife Betsy, daughter Sophia and son Jackson and they attend Idlewild Baptist Church. You can call Michael Isaak at 8134435100, email him at IsaakForJudge@gmail.com, visit his website www.isaakforjudge.com, and vote for E. Michael Isaak by mail, during early vo"ng or on Elec"on day August 28th.

Local Resident Adam Bantner Is Running For County Court Judge, Group 2

Jamey Moody Seeks The Opportunity To Serve As Circuit Court Judge, Group 25

Adam ous areas of law Bantner is a and professionalism Board Certified and ethics in pracCriminal Trial tice. Attorney who Bantner is a runs a successful member of the law practice in Greater Brandon Brandon. Banter, Chamber of who has been Commerce. He has serving the comserved on the Board munity in many of Directors for the ways for several Chamber for four years, would like years. In addition, Adam Bantner, shown here with his son, is a to give back even local attorney who is running for County Court he is a graduate of more and serve Judgeon Tuesday, August 28. Bantner has an the Chamber's extensive history of community service and is Leadership Class of as a County the only candidate in Group 2 who is Board Court Judge. He 2011. He is a memCertified by the Florida Supreme Court. is asking for your ber of The Brandon vote on Tuesday, August 28. Banter is in Rotary Club and is a Board Member with Group 2. the Spurlino Family YMCA. Bantner has worked hard his entire "My history of hard work, leadership life. "With the exception of two of my and expertise are important characteristhree years in law school, I have worked. tics for a judge," said Bantner. "My skill I am a small business owner running my set fits well with what is expected of a own law firm, The Bantner Firm," said County Court Judge. A County Court Bantner. "After several years of running Judge hears numerous motions, The my own firm and raising my son, I decidcases are often smaller, and the judge will ed it was time to give back to the commu- often oversee cases involving unreprenity," added Bantner. sented litigants," added Bantner. Bantner has the experience necesBantner has been endorsed by sary to be a County Court Judge. "I am Representative Jake Rayburn, Earl the only candidate in Group 2 that is a Lennard, former Superintendent Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Hillsborough County Public Schools, and This is the highest distinction an attorney Rick Lott, Mayor of Plant City. can receive from the Florida Bar," said For more information on Bantner and Bantner. Board Certification for lawyers in his campaign for County Court Judge in Florida recognizes an attorney's special Group 2, please visit www.bantnerforknowledge, skills and proficiency in varijudge.com.

Long time Plant munity service. He is the City resident, Jamey Secretary and board Moody is running for member of Plant City Hillsborough County Main Street, a board Circuit Court Judge in member of the Plant City Group 25 on Tuesday, Chamber of Commerce, August 28. Moody has a committee member of the requisite combinathe Planing Board of tion of experience, a Plant City , committee spirit of volunteerism member of South Florida and professionalism to Baptist Hospital make him a fair, honFoundation Investment est and respected and a Rotary Club memCircuit Court Judge. ber. Jamey Moody, a third generation resident of Plant City, shown here Moody has pracCircuit Court Judges his wife, Courtney and their two handle thousands of ticed law for 15 years. with boys Duncan and Jimmer (James "My experience of liticases each year. As Moody IV), is running for Circuit Court Judge in Group 25. gating hundreds of such, judges need to be cases has prepared me for the bench in fair and impartial. "Despite litigating in an an enormous way," said Moody. "My adversarial system, I always strive to be practice as a civil litigator has enabled me fair, honest and professional in advocatto handle cases from intake through ing for my client as well as in my working multi-day jury trials. I believe jury trial relationships with opposing attorneys," experience is essential when seeking said Moody. If you doubt this, just look judicial office," said Moody. Moody's campaign and endorsements. In addition to his practice, Moody "The people I have worked against have has worked as a volunteer attorney (pro signed up to be a part of my campaign," bono) with Bay Area Legal Services. "My said Moody. pro bono legal work has helped me to "I believe I have shown the capability understand and appreciate the vast disof handling a variety of matters both judiconnect between between the need for ciously and efficiently. I will make decilegal representation and the financial abil- sions quickly but with careful forethought, ity to obtain it," said Moody. "As a judge, I and look forward to serving he residents believe my pro bono experience will help of Hillsborough County with integrity, fairenable me to be an asset to the communess and discipline," said Moody. nity in presiding over cases involving pro For more information about Moody’s se litigants," added Moody. campaign, visit www.votejametmoody.com. Moody is an ardent believer in com-

By Kathy L .Collins

ELECT ADAM BANTNER

SERVICE: Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2014 – Present) Brandon Rotary Member of Bell Shoals Baptist Church LEADERSHIP: Past-President Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Past-President Tampa Tiger Bay Club Youth Baseball Coach FishHawk Youth Baseball EXPERTISE: Board Certified Attorney Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012 – 2018) Perfect AVVO “10.0” Rating. Adam is a member of the Rotary Club of Brandon, on the Board of Directors of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the Greater Riverview, Plant City, Valrico Fishhawk and Sun City Center Chambers of Commerce. is a graduate of Florida Southern College and the Florida State University College of Law. Adam Bantner can be reached at 8133973965 or via his campaign email info@BantnerForJudge.com. His campaign website is www.BantnerForJudge.com. The Primary Elec!on is August 28th, but you can also vote by mail or during Early Vo!ng.

By Kathy L. Collins

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Early Voting is set up before both the Primary Election and the General Election. This year, Early Voting will take place for the Primary (August 28) from August 13 through August 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For the General Election (November 6), Early Voting will take place from October 22 through November 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can review your ballot and request a Vote By Mail Ballot from the Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Office by visiting www.votehillsborough.org. No matter which method you choose to vote- By Mail, Early Voting or on Election Day, your vote counts.

Republican Primary

Rick Scott For more information, visit www.rickscottforflorida.com.

Rocky De La Fuentes For more information, http://vote.rocky101.co m/en_us.

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Jan Schneider For more information, visit www.VoteJan.com.

Republican Primary

Democratic Primary

Mike Beltran For more information, www.electmikebeltran.com.

David Shapiro For more information, visit www.voteshapiro2018.com.

Sean McCoy For more information, www.facebook.com/ VoteSeanMcCoy.

Ronda Storms For more information, visit www.rondastorms.com.

Joe Wicker For more information, visit www.joewicker.com.

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Group 5

Cissy Sevelin For more information, visit www.cissysevelin.com.

Starr Brookins For more information, visit www.starrforjudge.com.

Robin Fuson For more information, visit, www.electfuson.com.

Jamey Moody For more information, visit www.votejameymoody.com.

Jared Smith For more information, visit www.judgejaredsmith.com.

Bill Yanger For more information, visit www.yangerforjudge.com.

County Court Judge Group 8

Jack Gutman For more information, visit www.gutmanforjudge.com

E. Michael Isaak For more information, visit www.isaakforjudge.com.

LaShawn Strachan For more information, www.electlashawnstrachan.com.

Group 2

Lanell Williams-Yulee For more information, visit www.vote4yulee.com.

Lisa Allen For more information, visit www.allinforlisaallen.com.

Adam L. Bantner, II For more information, visit https://bantnerforjudge.com.

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Chris Paradies For more information, visit www.chrisparadies.com.

Victor Crist For more information, visit www.commissionervictorcrist.com.

Angel S. Urbina Capo For more information, visit www.angelsurbina.com.

District 7 Republican

Todd Marks For more information, visit www.toddmarks.com.

Aakash Patel For more information, visit www.patel2018.com.

District 5 Democratic

Elvis Piggott For information, visit www.voteelvis2018.c om.

Mariella Smith For more information, visit www.mariellasmith.com.

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Ray Chiaramonte For more information, www.rayforhillsborough.com.

Mark Nash For more information, visit www.electmarknash.com.

Sky U. White For more information, visit www.skyuwhite.com.

Kimberly D. Overman For more information, visit www.kimberlyoverman.com.

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Stacy Ann Hahn For more information, visit www.votestacyhahn.com.

Sally A. Harris For more information, visit www.votesallyharris.com.

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LaShonda Davison For more information, visit www.lashondamdavison.com.

Melissa Snively

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Robert A. Pechacek For more information, visit http://votepechacek.org.

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Robin Fuson Has Experience Needed To Serve As County Circuit Court Judge, Group 25

If You Want To Fix Broken Programs, Vote For Scott Hottenstein For School Board, District 6

For the past 25 a substitute teacher and years, Robin Fuson as a server in a restauhas spent nearly rant," explained Fuson. everyday in court. "I This hard work love everything that included 10 years as a goes on in court," said professional baseball Fuson who is a candiplayer and three years date for Hillsborough as a coach. "My baseCounty Circuit Court ball career taught me a Judge in Group 25. lot about dealing with Fuson added, "I knew different personalities early on in my career and about teamwork," that i wanted to serve said Fuson. as judge." Fuson is a Robin Fuson, shown here with his In Fuson's long Hillsborough County wife, Sally, his mother, Amelia, daughters, Tori and Lyndsey and legal career, he has native. He received his granddaughter, Amelia, is a candi- B.A, degree from USF represented both date for Hillsborough Circuit Court sides of the law havJudge in Group 25. He would like and his law degree you to cast your vote for him on ing worked as a prosfrom Stetson University Tuesday, August 28. ecutor for eight years. College of Law. He has For the last 18 years, he has managed been married to Sally for 33 years and and worked in his own practice, Robin has two grown daughters and one Fuson, PA. granddaughter. He is a member of both The experience of representing all the Greater Riverview Chamber of sides in both criminal and civil litigation Commerce and the Greater Brandon has allowed Fuson to form an underChamber of Commerce. standing of how he wants to see people Fuson has been endorsed by treated and issues resolved in court. "I Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi, believe judges need to be seasoned the Hillsborough Tax Collector, the professionals. They need experience in Hillsborough County Property Appraiser both the law and in life," said Fuson. " and the Mayor of Temple Terrace. Fuson has worked hard not only in Fuson said, "I have both the life his legal career (having tried over 200 experience and professional experience jury trials and argued thousands of preneeded to be a fair and just trial and evidentiary motions) and in his Hillsborough County Circuit Court life overall. "I have worked hard my judge.” whole life in a variety of jobs including at For more information on Fuson, a drug store, as a gas station attendant, please visit www.ElectFuson.com.

Scott "Mr. H" Hottenstein. "I want Hottenstein, a resipeople to know that I dent of FishHawk am engaged with the Ridge in Lithia is runcommunity and what ning for Hillsborough goes on in classCounty School Board rooms. I want to lisDistrict 6, a county ten and solve probwide seat. lems rather than say Hottenstein is retired this is the way we from the United have to do it," added States Navy after 24 Hottenstein. Scott "Mr. H" Hottenstein is running for distinguished years 'We must renew Hillsborough County School Board District focus on the stuof service . In the 6. The campaign is run by former and curNavy, Hottenstein dents. We can do rent students. held positions of command and had this by administering schools in a bottoms extensive experience in leadership and up manner. Teachers and principals know management of large budgets. what their schools need. We cannot He is now a Social Studies teacher at assume that the district knows what is Barrington Middle School and has taught needed in individual schools. The district there for five years. has taken autonomy away from the prin"I am running for school board cipals," said Hottenstein. because I see a need to restore faith in "Finally, we must fix that which is the school board, renew a focus on the broken. This includes bringing back students in the classroom, and fix the courtesy busing, stop deferred mainteproblems that are broken in the school nance and negotiate with teachers on district," explained Hottenstein. pay and other issues in good faith," Hottenstein's wife, Laura, is a added Hottenstein. Guidance Counselor at Rodgers Middle "I am in the classroom. My wife is a School. "I am able to see things from Guidance Counselor, and my children inside the school both because I am a are in public school. I have skin in the teacher and because of my wife's position game. I have the perfect combination of as a Guidance Counselor," said experience and skills to do the job necHottenstein. essary to get public education back on "We must restore faith in the school the right track," said Hottenstein. board. Residents need to be able to trust Hottenstein would like your vote on school board members to do their job of Tuesday, August 28. managing the budget and being an advoFor information, visit cate for public education," said www.MrHforschools.com.

By Kathy L .Collins

EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS Robin Fuson has been an a!orney in Tampa for over 24 years. In addi"on to being a former Hillsborough County Assistant State A!orney and a former Adjunct Professor at the University of South Florida, he has been in private prac"ce for 16 years. His memberships include the Florida Bar, Florida Jus"ce Associa"on, Hillsborough County Bar Associa"on, Tampa Hispanic Bar Associa"on, Carrollwood Bar Associa"on, the Carrollwood Area Business Associa"on, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, Plant City Chamber of Commerce, Tampa Bay Tiger Bay Club and the Hillsborough NAACP. Robin Fuson graduated from the University of South Florida and Stetson University College of Law. Prior to a!ending law school, he was a professional baseball player and played in the 1988 World Series for the Oakland Athle"cs. He has been married for 34 years, has two grown daughters, a granddaughter and a!ends Bell Shoals Bap"st Church. You can reach Robin Fuson by calling him directly at 8139674186 or via email at robinfuson@aol.com. Visit his website at www.ElectFuson.com and then cast your vote for him by mail, during early vo"ng, or on Primary Elec"on Day Tuesday, August 28th.

By Kathy L. Collins

DISTRICT 6

Judge Jared Smith Seeks Re-Election As County Court Judge, Group 5

Public Service Is A Way Of Life For Lanell Williams-Yulee, County Judge, Group 8

Judge Jared that I gave up my Smith serves as a successful construcHillsborough County tion law practice in Judge. He was 2017 to accept an appointed by appointment to the Governor Rick Scott bench," said Smith. in 2017. He is up for "Besides having re-election on actually worn the Tuesday, August 28. robe and having a Judge Smith is in proven track record Group 5. of success as a "I currently judge, I am also serve as a board certified. Only Judge Jared Smith (third from the Hillsborough Judge, left),shown here with his extended family, is six percent of seeking re-election as a Hillsborough handling domestic Florida attorneys County Court Judge. He would like your violence and county are board certified, vote on Tuesday, August 28. civil matters. In and less than one domestic violence court, emotions can percent are certified in construction law. run high and the stakes are very high as My military service, board certification and well. It is important to not only have a time on the bench are all factors which judge who understands the law but can set me apart from my opponent," said carefully listen to both sides and make an Smith. effective ruling based on the law and Smith is married to Suzette, and they facts," said Smith. have four children. Smith is a deacon and "I have handled thousands of domes- long time member of Idlewild Baptist tic violence cases in my time on the Church. bench, and I look forward to continuing to "I have learned there is a huge differserve in this capacity or whatever there is ence between making arguments before a need of at the courthouse," added a judge and having to actually make the Smith. calls as a judge. It is an awesome Prior to his time serving as a County responsibility that I do not take lightly. In Court Judge, Smith served in the United addition to following the law and effectiveStates Air Force. "I was a practicing attor- ly handling the constant flow of matters ney when 9/11 happened, and I immedibefore the court, it is also very important ately felt the call to abandon my 'tradition- to be a careful and respectful listener," al' legal career and to serve my nation," said Smith. explained Smith. For more Information on Smith, "It is with this same heart of service please visit www.judgejaredsmith.com.

Lanell WilliamsWilliams-Yulee Yulee wants to fulfill a credits her love of servlifetime dream of ice to her grandfather becoming a judge. who served in the Williams-Yulee is a canU.S.Navy. "In addition, didate for County Court my father and husband Judge in Group 8 and served and now my son would like your vote on is serving in the Armed Tuesday, August 28. Forces. I have a great Williams-Yulee has appreciation for the mili27 years of legal experitary and the freedoms ence. She served as a we have," said public servant for 17 Williams-Yulee. years during which time Lanell Williams-Yulee possesses the This is not the first she worked as an competence, integrity and experi- time that Williams-Yulee Assistant State Attorney ence necessary to be an effective has run for judge. "I will judge. She is running for County and Assistant Public not give up. I consider Judge in Group 8 on Tuesday, Defender. She has myself a fighter. I was August 28. spent nine years in priborn weighing only one vate practice. "I practiced in every area of and a half pounds. I have been fighting practice in which a County Court Judge my whole life, and I will bring that same presides. This includes domestic violence fight and persistence to the bench to cases, DUIs, Traffic Court and county impart justice and equality for all people," court civil litigation," explained Williamsexplained Williams-Yulee. Yulee. "After 17 years of public service as Before opening her own practice, an Assistant Public Defender and as an Williams-Yulee partnered with now State Assistant State Attorney, becoming a Senator, Darryl Rouson and worked judge, in my opinion, is a natural progresbriefly with Morgan and Morgan. sion of becoming the 'ultimate public serIn addition to an expansive practice, vant'. In summary, my public service Williams-Yulee has devoted herself to experience coupled with my personal life providing extensive pro bono service to experience intertwined with my passion to those who cannot afford an attorney in dispense justice for all people separates various areas of the law. Williams-Yulee is me and sets me apart from my competia wife, mother and business woman. tors," said Williams-Yulee. Despite all that she does, Williams-Yulee Williams-Yulee asks for your vote on finds time to give back to the community Tuesday, August 28. For more informain a variety of ways. tion, please visit www.vote4yulee.com.

By Kathy L. Collins

JUDGE JARED SMITH A!er September 11, 2001, Judge Jared Smith made the decision to come to the aid of his country by entering the United States Air Force. During his service in the Air Force, he was sta"oned at MacDill Air Force Base for several years as a Judge Advocate General. In addi"on to twice receiving the Air Force Commenda"on Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal and the Na"onal Defense Service Award, Judge Smith was recognized as a Heroes at Work Award winner by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2014. Following his military service, Judge Smith became a partner at the Tampa law oďŹ&#x192;ces of Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell, P.A., and he is a Board Cer"fied Construc"on Law Expert. This August, Judge Smith will celebrate 20 years of marriage to his wife Suze$e and along with their four children are ac"ve members of Idlewild Bap"st Church where Judge Smith serves as a Deacon and Adult Bible teacher. The Governor of Florida appointed Jared Smith as Hillsborough County Judge in 2017, where he currently presides over cases of domes"c violence and civil disputes. Please show Judge Smith your support by visi"ng www.JudgeJaredSmith.com and with your Vote in August!

Lanell Williams-Yulee has a track record of representing the law. With 27 years of experience she has prosecuted, defended and provided countless hours as a public servant. She wishes to continue to serve, but now as a County Court Judge.

Greg Green County Judge’s Motto “Experience, Integrity And Committed To Service”, Group 2

LaShawn Strachan Has Passion And Commitment For Service To The Community, Group 8

Attorney Greg serves the community Green has dedicated and our youth as a volhis life to serving the unteer football coach at people of Hillsborough Robinson High School County. and board member of Green was born, The Crossing Church raised and educated Pastoral Care/Bibical here in Hillsborough Counseling. County. He grew up in Seven generation’s a community-service of his family have called oriented family who Hillsborough County, taught him that servhome. In fact, Green ing his community is fondly refers to the highest honor that Hillsborough as his “foran individual can ever home”. Green is Greg Green’s motto and background achieve. married and has two of Former Prosecutor, Former Assistant Attorney General, AVVO young daughters, born Green’s love for this community came Rated 10, Ten Best Family Lawyers and raised right here in by AFILA, Member of Hillsborough, early in life. He Florida & Family Law Section of the Hillsborough County. attended Chamberlain Bar gives him ample experience as Green, believes our County Court Judge, Group 2. High School where he legal system should worked hard as a student-athlete under serve as the foundation that protects and the Friday night lights of the Chiefs’ footguarantees our rights and freedoms. ball team and as a basketball standout. Green chose to run for three reasons: (1) There, he learned the value of teamwork, to ensure all litigants who appear in preparation and fairness providing him Court enjoy equal access and receive with important principles that guides him fair treatment under the law, (2) to continin the courtroom today. ue the family tradition of public service, Green’s service to Hillsborough and (3) to continue serving as a real and County continues through his professiontangible role model for his children. al and personal involvement in the comGreen will work tirelessly to ensure that munity. He is honored to have served in justice is dispensed fairly and impartially. our county as a prosecutor and assistant Green has real experience, proven leadAttorney General where he worked tireership and the right temperament to lessly to ensure justice in our courts every serve as your next County Court Judge, day. He is a business owner and foundGroup 2. ing partner law of Green Law, P.A. For more information, visit Outside of his profession, Green also VoteGregGreen@gmail.com.

LaShawn Strachan today 20 years later. is passionate about “I have proven my service to the communicommitment to serving this community. I am the ty. Strachan would like only candidate with over to continue her pursuit of this passion by serv20 years of volunteering ing as County Court experience. I was a Judge. Strachan is runchild advocate as a ning for County Court Guardian Ad Litem volJudge in Group 8 and unteer and I also trained would like your vote on hundreds of citizens in Tuesday, August 28. this county to be child “I went to law advocates. I continue to LaShawn Strachan has over 20 school to help people give back by participatof experience of volunteering ing in a community and that is still a driving years as a child advocate and practicing redress workshop sponforce in my life today,” law in Flordia. Strachan has the temperament and experience neces- sored by the George said Strachan. “As a sary to become an effective County Edgecomb Bar judge, I will have an Court Judge. She is running in opportunity to change Group 8 and would like your vote on Association, as well as Tuesday, August 28. people’s lives for the being involved in local better. I have been in courtrooms in many ministries,” explained Strachan. counties all over this state, and I have Strachan is a solo practitioner in seen many great judges, and unfortuTampa. The focus of her practice is prinately, some not good. In order to make a marily family law, probate, guardianship fair and just decision, the judge must and general civil litigation. Strachan has have the ability to listen to all sides, know one child, Kayla, and two grandchildren, the law and have the courage to apply Jerome and Royal. the law fairly to everyone,” added, What sets Strachan apart from her Strachan. opponents? “In addition to my years of Before attending law school, experience as a lawyer, and my many Strachan became a volunteer with the years of giving back to this community, I Guardian Ad Litem program in Broward have the temperament necessary to be a County. She represented the best interest successful judge. Treating everyone with of children. Strachan continued to repredignity and respect, even when they are sent those who could not afford an attornot being respectable, is a virtue I possess,” said Strachan. ney through law school, and in fact, she For information, please visit graduated in 2000 with honors for pro bono legal work. She continues to do this www.electlashawnstrachan.com.

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Dr. Laura Bridges Voted As One Of Tampa’s Top General Dentists

The June issue of Tampa Magazine has announced that Dr. Laura Bridges was voted as one of the top general dentists in the Tampa Bay area. Dr. Bridges also won this award in 2017 and was the only repeat winner in 2018. Dr. Bridges was selected after Tampa Magazine sent ballots to over 900 active and licensed dentists practicing in the Tampa Bay area. Bridges Dental is The selection of Dr. Laura located at 3646 Lithia Bridges was a result of the Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico. Dr. Laura Bridges was anonymous voting conduct- voted one of the top gen- New patients can make ed by active area dentists. eral dentists in Tampa an appointment to see Dr. Bay area. “I am very honored to Bridges by calling 654be recognized by my 3399. Bridges Dental accepts over 14 peers,” said Dr. Bridges. “This is major PPO dental insurances and indeed a proud moment for me, my also offers their own in-house dental staff and my family,” she added. wellness plan for patients without According to Dr. Bridges, Tampa dental insurance. Visit www.bridgesBay has an amazing network of gendental.com. eral dentist and dental specialists and that is what makes this award so speFlorida Risk Partners Offers cial to her as it was voted on by her Commercial Insurance and Risk peers. “I have been very lucky to work Management alongside many of the winners in the Florida Risk Partners is a full other categories, “said Dr. Bridges. Dr. service Commercial Insurance and Bridges and her family have been resRisk Management Firm offering idents of the Brandon/Valrico area Property & Casualty Insurance, since 1987.

Valley National Bank Promotes Gibertini, Names New Brandon Retail Market Manager

Valley National Bank announced today that its popular Women Entrepreneurs (WE) program will expand throughout Florida later this year and to The Brandon Chamber of Commerce recently New York and New held a ribbon cutting early in Jersey Cami Gibertini was promoted to ceremony for Florida Senior Vice President at Valley 2019. Risk Partners. National Bank. With the WE Workers’ Compensation, Risk program’s growth into new markets, Cami Management Consulting, Employee has been promoted to Senior Gibertini Benefits, Life Insurance, PEO Vice President and Director of Women Services, Payroll Services, HR Entrepreneurs, while Diane Keebler will Consulting & Services. replace Gibertini as First Vice President It works with companies of all and Retail Market Manager for the bank’s shapes and sizes throughout Florida. Brandon location. According to owner David Gibertini, one of the leaders to design Carothers, “Because of our investand launch WE, has been paramount to ment in technology and top tier human the program’s success and will continue capital, we are able to deliver a scalato play a key role. Prior to leading WE, ble best in class value proposition to applied her more than 25 years of she companies with 500 employees all the banking experience to help open way down to companies with a single USAmeriBank’s Brandon location in employee.” 2008, which grew to become Brandon’s It is located at 1434 Bloomingdale bank branch. Gibertini personally largest Ave. in Valrico. Hours are Monday to recruited Keebler to become Brandon’s Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 571-5951or new First Vice President and Retail visit www.floridariskpartners.com for

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Market Manager because of Keebler’s 35 will be held at The HCC campus at the years of local experience and strong ties Regent on Thursday, August 16 and to the community. Tuesday, August 21 at 6 p.m. (promptly) Keebler previously served as Branch to help you with these decisions. Plan to Manager at CenterState Bank in be there by 5:45 p.m. This seminar is perBrandon, where she focused on business fect for those 58-67 years old. development in the local market. In her Learn some of the unknown stratenew role at Valley National Bank, she will gies and principles behind the proper timfocus on current and new business ing of taking your Social Security benefits. opportunities for both business and perThe HCC campus at the Regent is sonal customers, offering located at 6437 Watson such services and prodRd. in Riverview. Call ucts as SBA loans, treas626-7575 to make reserury management and vations. Leave a mesmortgage lending. sage after 4:30 p.m. Keebler serves on the Hands In Motion Board of Directors for the Brandon ’86 Rotary Club Following the sucand the Board of Trustees cess of her debut album, for Brandon Regional Relentless, Christian Hospital. She is also Contemporary Artist a member of the Jennifer Jimenez shows Brandon Chamber of no sign of slowing down Christian Commerce. The Contemporary Artist in the coming year. On Jennifer Jimenez the day of her official position at Valley will recorded her debut album enable her to further release, March 2nd, Relentless at local recording extend her community 2018, Jimenez’s album studio, Hands In Motion. involvement and continue reached #10 on the to grow her business and community iTunes Christian/Gospel charts. At just 18 relationships. years old, Jimenez has graduated High To learn more about Valley National School, released her music, and submitBank, visit www.valleynationalbank.com. ted Relentless for a nomination considerFor more information on the WE proation for the 61st annual GRAMMY® gram, Awards. Jimenez will further the momenvisit www.facebook.com/ValleyBankWE. tum from Relentless as she shares her accomplishments and performs live with Seminar Hosted By Angeloni Tax her band at a CD release concert and Advisory Group worship service. This event is free for all Claiming your Social Security beneto come and enjoy at ARISE Assembly of fits at the wrong time could cost your fam- God of Brandon on August 10th, 2018 at ily tens of thousands of dollars. A seminar 7:00 p.m. at 401 Pauls Dr. in Brandon.

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Local Assisted Living Facility To Hold Grand Opening Celebrating Renovations

County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Second Coffee With A Cop

The Rosecastle at Delaney Creek assisted living facility is hosting a grand opening ceremony on Rosecastle at Delaney Creek, surrounded by plenty of trees and vegetation, welcomes residents and guests, Wednesday, June 20, into its newly Thursday, renovated lobby. August 23 from 4 to physicians, physical therapists, and more. 7p.m. to showcase its $350,000 renovaIt offers residents three meals a day tions. restaurant style with a server, housekeepThe facility, opened in 1999, now has ing and laundry services along with transa newly renovated roof, new wooden portation to appointments. They also flooring, freshly painted walls throughout incorporate various activities to keep resiand newly restored awnings for residents dents active throughout the day including to enjoy, said Regional Director of Sales fitness classes, Bingo, social hour, and and Marketing, Stephanie Mullis. happy hour with entertainment. The location is licensed for 86 resiThe location has six floor plans for dents, 62 physical units and has two residents to choose from offering both priwings that are secured areas specializing vate and shared accommodations as well in care for residents with cognitive impairas pet-friendly options. ments like Alzheimers, Dementia and “For residents interested in the assistmany more. ed living care, Rosecastle is a private pay “What sets us aside in our communicommunity,” said Mullis. “They also ty is our extended congregate care accept Medicaid, any veteran’s assislicense as opposed to having residents tance, and long-term care insurance.” transition to a medical facility. We offer 24According to the Rosecastle website, hour nursing, which is not something the the Delaney Creek location is “nestled state requires. We just have it available, among oak trees and natural wetlands” said Mullis. and is one out of three Rosecastle locaSo the extended congregate care tions in Florida and is located at 320 S license allows the facility to provide a Lakewood Dr. in Brandon. peace of mind for aging residents making For information, contact 655-8858 or nursing services and assessments availvisit the Rosecastle at Delaney Creek able for 24 hours while also maintaining online at rosecastleal.com. health conditions with in-house visits from

Hillsborough said Rodriguez. County Sheriff’s The HCSO Office (HCSO) hosted a succommunity cessful Coffee resource deputies with a Cop in Breanna early May in Rodriguez and Riverview that Clifford Fletcher was well attendwant to help you ed by community get to know your members and local police officers. business ownResidents are invit- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office community ers. ed to attend the “We met resource deputies invite residents to join them second Coffee with for coffee at Moreno Bakery on Friday, August some really great 17 from 8-9:30 a.m. a Cop event on people,” said Fletcher, a Riverview resident. Friday, August 17 at 8 a.m. at Brandon’s The event will be an open forum, so Moreno Bakery. residents are encouraged to attend any According to Rodriguez, deputies from throughout Hillsborough County’s time during between 8 and 9:30 a.m. to District V, which includes areas of Valrico, mingle with the officers and other interestBrandon and Riverview, and ed in citizens while drinking Hillsborough County Sheriff coffee. Chad Chronister are planResidents who are not ning to attend the event. able to attend the event, but “Our goal is to bring the who are interested in getting community together and to know their local officers, give residents the opportuniare invited to visit Fletcher ty to have relaxed and open and Rodriguez at the conversations with our offiBloomingdale Community cers,” said Rodriguez. “We Substation, located at 3622 feel that the more face time Erindale Dr. between 8 a.m. we can have with residents, especially and 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The station back and forth conversations, the better also responds to property crime and hanbond we will have with the community.” dles community complaints and fraud A Valrico resident, Rodriguez has reports for the Bloomingdale area. For more information, call the station at 635been one of the two community resource 8040. deputies in the Bloomingdale office for a Moreno Bakery is located at 737 W. year this month. Brandon Blvd. and can be reached at “One of our goals for the office this year is to get out more in the community,” 689-0320.

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Village Players Present Moon Over Buffalo The Village Cyrano de Bergerac and Players will presPrivate Lives in a repertory ent Moon Over theatre in Buffalo. The pair find Buffalo, a comedy, out that Frank Capra is looking beginning with for stars for an upcoming film their traditional he is directing. George and Opening Night Charlotte are on Dinner Theatre on the brink of Friday, August 3 at splitting up due The cast of the Village 7 p.m. The cost is Players invites everyone to George's dalto come and see the $35 per person liance with a hilarious comedy, Moon and includes a young actress. Over Buffalo this August. The show opens with Theatre Dinner on Friday, August 3. meal provided by Everything that Brandon Pizzeria. could go wrong Reservations are required. does go wrong but in the end, there is a Regular shows will be presented on happy ending. Friday, August 10 and 17, and Saturday, Sheryl Moore, who plays Charlotte August 4, 11 and 18. These shows will be said, " Actors get an aerobic workout durpresented at 8 p.m, and the doors open ing rehearsals. Audiences will enjoy this at 7:30 p.m. There will be two matinees energy packed play. We rush about the offered on Sunday, August 5 and 12 at 3 stage. There is sword brandishing and p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. lots of fun for all." Tickets to all shows, with the excepNick Brady, who plays the character tion of the Dinner Theatre, are $18 for Paul said, "I have been in a lot of good regular admission, $15 for seniors, stushows here at The Village Players dents, military with ID, and groups of 10 Community Theatre, but these are probaor more (must be prepaid). bly the most talented and experienced Moon Over Buffalo is directed by folks I have had the pleasure of working Amy Windle. "In the madcap comedy tra- with. Come see Moon Over Buffalo. You dition of Lend Me A Tenor, the hilarious are going to love it." Moon Over Buffalo centers on George The Village Players hold their shows and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the at the historic James McCabe Theatre 1950's," explained Windle. located at 506 5th St. in Valrico. For more Moon Over Buffalo was written by information and to get tickets, please visit Ken Ludwig. George and Charlotte Hay www.thevillageplayersvalrico.com or call are traveling Actors. They are performing Chris at 480-3147.

The Art Factory At Winthrop Arts Is A Truly Unique Art School The Art Factory at Winthrop Arts, located at 11267 Winthrop Main St. in Riverview (behind Remi's Mini Donuts in Winthrop), is entering it's third year of offering fine arts classes to children five to 18 years old. The Art Factory is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. Art classes are also offered on select Saturdays throughout the year and are open to everyone. Registration for fall afternoon classes is now available at www.winthroparts.org. You can select from a myriad of fine arts classes. Classes will be offered from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Students can come for one class a week or as many as they want. There is a four week minimum and students must be pre-registered for all classes. The Art Factory is unique in that students receive fine arts instruction from talented professional artists and educators. "At the Art Factory, we think of ourselves as artists sharing our love of art with fellow artists," said Bryant Martinez, the

Winthrop Town Artist and Lead Art Instructor at the Art Factory. "We do not grade or judge the children's art. We encourage creativity and want them to become both artists and patrons of the arts." This year, you can select from a number of fine arts classes including drawing and painting (including acrylic, water color and oil crayons) fabrics (both beginner and intermediate) mosaics and ceramics. In addition, the Art Factory offers some really interesting classes including glass art and The Art of Creative Storytelling, in the latter class, students make up stories or retell old classics in their own voice. "We are excited about the third year of the Art Factory. We have expanded our fine art classes this year with new instructors joining the team to offer new mediums to our students," said Matthew Hamilton, President of the Winthrop Arts Board of Visionaries. Tours of the Art Factory can be scheduled by contacting Kathy at 7585161. Find a list of classes at www.winthroparts.org under Art Factory.

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