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EXHIBIT APRIL 29-JUNE 29 MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 26
Cigars On Te Boulevard To Host Several Events In May
Cigars on the Boulevard is busy hosting several events this month. On Saturday, May 21, there is a Browns Backers event hosting former NFL players from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $200. It is also sponsoring a charity shoot-out event being held at Gun Craft Inc., located at 2102 24th St. SE. in Ruskin on Sunday, May 29, beginning at 8 a.m. The event benefits Veterans to Veterans and is $30 to enter, including the range fee and a cigar with a glass of beer or wine following the event. Tuesday, May 31 is Memorial Day, so that is when it will honor and remember our fallen with a roll call and celebration of life. Stop by to add your loved one’s name to its Wall of Honor.
Cigars on the Boulevard is located at 1438 Apollo Beach Blvd. in Apollo Beach. Visit its website at www.cigarsotb.com or call 813296-1016 for more information on any of the events mentioned.
Sylvan Learning Of Apollo Beach Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Sylvan Learning of Apollo Beach is celebrating its one-year anniversary of serving the academic needs of the Greater Riverview area. In celebration, it is ofering a $49 Sylvan Insight Assessment that gives a comprehensive evaluation of a student’s academic level (normally $95) and free academic planning sessions for parents to discuss their concerns and find solutions to help their children achieve their academic goals when booked by Tuesday, May 31. With more than 40 years of experience and over 750 points of presence throughout the world, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan Learning of Apollo Beach is located at 7130 Big Bend Rd., #110 in Gibsonton. For more information, visit its website at www.sylvanlearning.com or call 813-489-6397.
Sweetwater Kayaks Opens New Location At Bull Frog Creek
Sweetwater Kayaks has had a location in St. Petersburg for the last 23 years and is very excited to now be servicing the eastern side of the bay. Its new location is at the General Store & Market at 11307 U.S. Hwy. 41 S. in Gibsonton, giving access to Bullfrog Creek. It is currently open Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for kayak, stand-up paddleboard and canoe rentals as well as instruction, sales and repairs. For more information, visit its website at www.sweetwaterkayaks.com, call 727570-4844 or follow it on Facebook @paddleswk or Instagram @sweetwater.kayaks.
Superior Residences Of Brandon Ofers Memory Care Services
Superior Residences of Brandon ofers the finest senior living experience for those needing memory care services. It has an experienced and caring team who have the professional skills to administer complex treatment plans and the sensitivity to make residents feel at home. They make residents feel better, function more independently and manage chronic conditions. Superior Residences of Brandon is located at 1819 Providence Ridge Blvd. in Brandon. Additional information can be found on its website at www.superiorbrandon.com or by calling 813-657-8587.
Mission BBQ Celebrates Armed Forces Week
Mission BBQ is well known for supporting our military and veterans. Armed Forces Day this year will take place on Saturday, May 21 and Mission BBQ is celebrating with its own Armed Forces Week. Each branch of the military will be celebrated on its own day with a free sandwich for active duty and veterans of that branch followed by a free sandwich for all active duty and veterans on Saturday. Their days are: Army on Monday, May 16, Marine Corps on Tuesday, May 17, Navy on Wednesday, May 18, Air Force and Space Force on Thursday, May 19, Coast Guard on Friday, May 20 and everyone on Saturday, May 21. Mission BBQ is located at 1504 W. Brandon Blvd. in Brandon. More information can be found at www. mission-bbq.com or by calling 813-830-9618.
Te White Oak Cottage Opens New Bistro
White Oak Cottage Boutique is located at 10530 S. County Rd. 39 in Lithia. It is a destination where you can enjoy shopping, dining and drinking in more than 5,000 square feet. The boutique is full of unique items that Owners Melanie Bentley-Montanaro and Shaunessy Dobish take time cultivating, and there is truly something for everyone. It also ofers a design services and catalog shopping if you do not find just the right piece in the shop. You can either start or finish your visit at the restaurant, where your experience will be just as unique as the experience in the boutique. It ofers gourmet sandwiches, flatbreads, harvest salads, soups, cheese and charcuterie, wine, beer and more. The menu is full of exceptional food that you
cannot find anywhere else, and when you pair it with wine brought in from the Pacific Northwest, it is quite the experience. For more information, visit www.thewhiteoakcottage.com or call the boutique at 813-650-0054 and the bistro at 813-308-9994.
StretchLab Opens In Brandon
StretchLab is a unique wellness concept, ofering customized assisted stretch sessions. No two bodies are the same, and no two stretches at StretchLab are the same. One-on-one stretching is about identifying the tightness and imbalances in your body and customizing a stretch routine that is just for you. There are a lot of diferent benefits from stretching,
and some include: increased flexibility and range of motion, improved posture, reduced stress and improved sports performance. StretchLab is located at 11235 Causeway Blvd. in Brandon. More information can be found at www.stretchlab.com/location/ brandon or by calling 813-734-8687. You can also follow it on Facebook @stretchlabbrandon.
Alley Cat Pest Control recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting from the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce.
Te Teal Turtle Boutique Opens In Harbor Village
The Teal Turtle Boutique recently opened its second location with a ribbon-cutting. The boutique has a wide variety of women’s clothing; accessories, including purses and jewelry; and gifts for the home. It is located at 266 Harbor Village Ln. in Apollo Beach. Visit its website at www.thetealturtleboutique.com for more information.
Alley Cat Pest Control Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Alley Cat Pest Control recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting from the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. It is a full-service company specializing in integrated pest management for the prevention of unwanted pests in your home or business. Family-owned and operated, and named after the beloved family cat, Alley Cat Pest Control proudly serves the local community. To learn more about Alley Cat Pest Control, visit www.alleycatpestcontrol.com or call 813-671-3838.
Winn-Dixie Grocery Stores Donate To Ukraine
Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is extending support to the citizens of Ukraine with a donation of more than $1.1 million worth of cleaning and sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment and nonperishable food items to Mission 823. Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said “At Southeastern Grocers, we always put people first, whether they are in our five-state footprint or across the globe. We refuse to stand idle when the people of Ukraine are in urgent need.” Mission 823 is a humanitarian nonprofit organization on the ground in Ukraine that seeks to help and protect at-risk children.
Hunter’s Brunch Shack Opens
Hunter’s Brunch Shack has opened at the former site of the Riverview Sandwich Shop at 8001 U.S. Hwy. 301 in Riverview. Owner Hunter Giambra was inspired by the talented head cook, Tammy, to purchase and keep the business running, so even with its new name, it will be keeping many of the same great home-cooked flavors from its past while adding a few new twists for you to enjoy. Chef Tammy has over 30 years of experience, and her specials are featured daily on the menu. To learn more about Hunter’s Brunch Shack, visit its website at www.huntersbrunchshack.com or call 813-898-0459.
Hunter’s Brunch Shack celebrates its opening with a ribbon-cutting.
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The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition opened on April 29 in Tampa. The exhibition is a presentation of museum-quality, near-life-size reproductions of one of the world’s greatest artistic achievements.
“This exhibition gives visitors a chance to engage with Rome’s most iconic treasures in ways that were never possible,” said Martin Biallas, CEO of Los Angeles-based SEE© Global Entertainment and producer of the exhibit.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face to face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, bringing them just a few feet away from the audience.
“This exhibition is like a sanctuary, you’re transported into a completely different world,” said Biallas. “When I visit-
ed the Sistine Chapel in Rome, there were long lines, and we were rushed through. This exhibit in Tampa allows everyone an opportunity to see the amazing art at their pace and up close, at an afordable price, and enjoy an inspiring and unforgettable experience.” Guests may enhance Te internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: Te their experience by Exhibition opens on Friday, April 29 in Tampa. adding an audio guide, with narrative accompaniment available in multiple languages, including Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean and German. “We are delighted to bring this must-see interactive art exhibit to the WestShore Plaza,” said Larry Scollo, general manager of WestShore Plaza. “This exhibit will provide a unique opportunity for visitors of all ages to engage and interact with beautiful art while visiting our space.” “We have had sold-out openings in San Diego, Cleveland, Dayton, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Dallas in recent months, and it is our privilege to bring one of Rome’s most iconic artworks to Tampa,” said Biallas. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition runs from Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., from April 29 to Sunday, June 26 at WestShore Plaza. Tickets start at $20.20 per adult and $14 per child. Discounts for seniors, students, military and family bundles are available. Tickets are on sale now at www.chapelsistine.com.
