Florida Sentinel Bulletin

On November 5th, members of the Tampa Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted “Strengthening Our Future, Moving Our Kids.” The event took place at Howard W. Blake High School. Some of the activities included relay races, a kickball tournament, healthy food samples and Diabetes Prevention & Control classes. Among those attending were: third row Joanell Lawson, South Florida State Coordinator; Heddie Sumpter, Desmond Garcia, YMCA; Janette Spencer-Davis, President of Tampa Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta, Shani Davis, Event Coordinator; Wylinda McKnight-Green, Shawnette Singleton and Jameka Taylor. Second row: Irene Pardo, Iris Medina, Sheila Correa, Ilian Ruiz, and Navia Dominguez, teacher and dance sponsor, Blake High School. First row: Lymyjah Baldwin, left, and Tanzaniah Ralph, Orange Grove Middle Magnet School of the Arts dance team. The young ladies were participants in the “Let’s Move” Dance Competition. (Photography by Toby Scott).

The grand opening of Metro 510, a new housing development in downtown Tampa at 510 E. Harrison St., was held on Wednesday. Approximately $6.1 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was directed towards this project. The historic St. Paul AME Church was rehabilitated as part of this effort. Among those joining the celebration were, from left: Congresswoman Kathy Castor; St. Paul member Pete Edwards, Karen Jackson-Sims, U. S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Regional Administrator; Rosemary Gadsden of the Tampa HUD office; State Senator Arthenia Joyner and Tampa City Councilman Frank Reddick. (Photography by BRUNSON)

Members of the Howard W. Blake Senior High School Class of 1970 celebrated their 40th reunion October 7-10, 2011. The Embassy Suites Westshore Blvd. was the headquarters for several of the activities. The veterans in that class were recognized by a patriotic tribute presented by Deborah D. Larry, who expressed gratitude for their service to this country.  The veterans introduced themselves by announcing their rank, name and branch of military served. The veterans recognized were from left: Silas Fisher, James Hardwick, Johnny Arline, Earl Conage, Theodore (Teddy) Ricks, Gloria Pilcher Shaw, Ira Cruse, Peter Smith, Jerry Taylor, James Jennings and Jonas Harris.

Congresswoman Kathy Castor announced Monday that she filed a bill last Thursday to rename the Produce Station Post Office on E. Hillsborough Avenue after the late Reverend Abraham Brown. She made the announcement to the congregants at First Baptist Church of College Hill on Sunday. Among those present Monday for the announcement at the Post Office were: Kimberly Blount, daughter; Morgan Bennett, granddaughter; Vanessa Bennett, daughter; County Commissioner Les Miller; City Councilman Frank Reddick; Patricia Givens, Rep. Betty Reed’s District Executive Secretary; Congresswoman Castor; Yvette Lewis, NAACP Political Action Chair; Altamese Brown, wife; Karen Skyers, J. D., Legislative Assistant to Senator Arthenia L. Joyner; Pierce Blount, grandson; Robert Blount, son-in-law; and Miles Bennett, grandson. (Photography by BRUNSON)

Ms. Denese Meteye-James was honored last month in Kansas City, Missouri for her community involvement locally during the Community Leadership Institute Conference. Ms. Meteye-James was recommended to receive the Dorothy Richardson Resident Leadership Award from the Southern District of NeighborWork® America by Ernest Coney, Interim Executive Director, Corporation To Develop Communities of Tampa (CDC). Ms. Meteye was honored for her volunteer involvement in several areas. Joining her in Kansas City were supporters from Tampa, from left to right: Cynthia Few, Evangeline R. Best, Carla Jackson, Betty Bell, Dr. Richard Briscoe, Ms. Meteye-James, Tonya James (honoree’s daughter), Frankie Jones, Grace Jones, Dr. Maxine Woodside, Ernest Coney, and Hillary Rowe, Public Relations and Communications Advisor, NeighborWorks® America, Southern District.

The Ladies of Cultured Pearls held their 6th Annual Night In Black Gala at T-Pepin Hospitality Center on October 8, 2011. Proceeds from the event are used for their events in November to feed the homeless. On the first row are: Pearls Ariyanna Byrd, Latrice Byrd, Diedrea Willis, Kathy Murillo, LaDena Mouling, Tammy Harris, and Cathleen Howard. On the second row are Pearls Selena Udella, Sophia Baker, Felecia Holders, Neka Simmons, LaJoyce Rowe, Tareva McCray, Karen Mosley, Anita Berrin, Ayanna Udella and Jessica Simmons. (Photography by BRUNSON)

Last Tuesday, Verizon presented a check for $20,000 to Tampa Bay Community and Family Development Corporation, doing business as Bethesda Ministries, for the purpose of providing tutoring services for children 5-17 years old. The program is an enhancement to the Out Of School Time Program. Several partners have supported the academic enrichment efforts of East Tampa children. Those partners joined Mayor Bob Buckhorn in his office for the presentation. From left to right: Margaret Brookins, Board member, Bethesda Ministries; Evangeline R. Best, East Tampa Neighborhood Organization Works (NOW); Maxine Woodside, Bethesda Ministries; Mayor Buckhorn; Rev. Dr. Thomas Scott, Pastor, 34th Street Church of God; and Tamara Carroll, City of Tampa. Not shown, Demetria Clark of Verizon and Bobbi Davis, Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. (Photography By BRUNSON)

High school football is now in full swing and fans are going out weekly to support their favorite teams. One of the top games recently played was the King-Jefferson game at C. Leon King High School. The Jefferson Dragons ‘upset’ the Lions of King High, 29-16. Among fans in the stands were, left to right from the top: Lindsey Harris, Lisa Harris, Anthony Harris, Ania Harris, Erika Westfield, Tonya Davis, Julia Williams, Tammy Davis and Donnie Davis.  (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)

The Gardenias of College Hill Church of God in Christ, Elder Charles Davis, Pastor, held “An Evening of Elegance” with fashionable hats on parade. The event was held at the College Hill Conference Center. Among those who donned fashionable attire were, left to right: Theordore Milton, Linda Milton, Jackie Taylor, Valerie Robinson, Thelma Canty, Clifford Canty and Elder Eddie Mathis. In the rear are: Minister Kevin Hobbs and Elder George Elpheage. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)