Florida Sentinel Bulletin

‘LADY OF GLAM’ HOSTS 7^th ANNUAL BLACK AFFAIR PARTY 

   Ms. Bonnie Brown, known as ‘The Lady of Glam,” hosted her 7^th Annual Black Affair Party at ???. The event featured several steppers sharing their skills on the dance floor. Ms. Brown, center, is shown with Chicago Style Steppers of Tampa Bay, Tranice McGriff, Candi Brewton, Pam Reynolds, Stephanie Arnold, Teresa Roop, Valerie Joes, Gwen Wallace Cooper, and Elayne Jones. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MIDDLETON HIGH CLASS OF 1966 CHRISTMAS DINNER

                        The Middleton Senior High School Class of 1966 came together last month for their Christmas Dinner. The dinner was held at a local American Legion Post.
Classmates seated left to right are: Carolyn Brooks, Eva James, Harold Rice, Elaine Johnson, Jackie Dupree, Verlyn Crompton, Charlesetta Arline, Yvonne Smith, Rudine Hopkins and Louise Holder. On the second row standing are: Rev. Leatricia Williams, Annie Robertson, Linda Hodges, Paulette Andrews, Elizabeth Belton, Vicki McCoppin, Rubin Padgett, Cynthia Few, Carolyn Williams, Carolyn Russ, Mary Hobley, Elizabeth Lewis, Linda Arenas, Rhuetelia Braford and Joyce Harris. On the back row are, from left: Tyrone Brown, Elliott Pyles, Milton Early, Bennie Holder, Gary Ellison and Carolyn Watkins.   (Photograph by BRUNSON)

SHARING 50 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS

            Mr. and Mrs. Dayle (Patsy) Greene were joined by family and friends last month when they restated their vows at Mount Olive A. M. E. Church. The couple followed that ceremony with a reception at the Sons of Italy Hall to personally greet their family and friends. Shown in this family photo, from left: Folu Gisanri, Tammy Gisanri (son-in-law and daughter), honorees, Dayle and Patsy Greene, Tiffany Berry, Aaron Berry (daughter and son-in-law), Princess Ousley and Andre Ousley (niece and nephew). (Photograph by BUNSON)

EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY GIFT GIVEAWAY

            The students, faculty and staff at Edison Elementary School were surprised when Santa showed up to distribute gifts to 320 students. Hillsborough County School Board Vice Chair, Henry ‘Shake’ Washington dressed up as Santa Claus to assist Principal Candice Dodd and Tony and Lauren Dungy with distributing toys to the kids during the “Edison Holiday Gift Giveaway.” Shown at the event are: Kristina McDowell, Candice Dodd, Principal, Lisa Wilson, Sharon Stewart, Henry “Shake” Washington, Nancy Barber, Janako Turner, and Josh Cooley. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis of Children With A Vision)

BOOK SIGNING FOR LAUNCH OF FIRST PUBLISHED BOOK

 A local children’s book author and former elementary school teacher was the center of attention earlier this month when a book signing was held for her first published book. The very well attended book signing for Lisa Hook Bell, seated, center, was held at the University of South Florida TECO Hall. The title of the book is Kenya and the Terrible Tornado Toilet. Fellow Delta Sigma Theta sorors who came to support her were: seated, Ire Carolina, Lisa H. Bell and Vanetta Kilpatrick. Standing, left to right: Annette Reeves, Michelle Stone, Melissa Jones and Dori Reed Blanc. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DOING GOOD DEEDS FOR THE CHILDREN

             This group of men are doing good deeds for the children in our community. That may be the reason their organization is called, “Doing Good Deeds Productions,” something they have done for the past 15 years. Their Christmas party was held recently at the Sons of Italy Hall, and those who attended had to donate toys that will be given to community children. These men are: Tyrone Comer, Gerald Davis, Roosevelt Lawrence, Nate Welch, Tony Williams, Gary Welch, Wiley Kelly, Corey Bunn, Patrick Bellamy, Thirus Jones and Tawan Thompson. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

A 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Family and friends joined Kelia Siplin at Level Up to celebrate a milestone – her 50^th birthday. It was a grand celebration filled with lots of love and fun. Shown from left to right are: Henry Dupree, Jr., Ursula Dupree, Kelia Siplin, and Jacqueline and Henry Dupree, Sr.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MEN OF VISION RECOGNIZED AT KEEP TAMPA BAY BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST

                        The Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Annual Awards Breakfast was held on November 9, 2022 at the Bryan Glazer Family JCC. Several awards were presented. Among the many students who received award for their volunteer service were members of Men Of Vision. From left are: Sammy Randle, III, Lennard High School; Isaiah Issidore, Hillsborough High School; Ross Anderson, founder, Men of Vision; David Parrott, Sickles High School; Commissioner Gwen Myers; Jackson Hopkins, Sumner High School; and Kyler Browning, East Bay High School. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

49^th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN BACKYARD TENT

            More than 100 guests of family and friends joined Ms. Fatima Clanton (better known as “Dee-Dee”) in her backyard tent set up just to celebrate her 49^th birthday. The weather was just right for the outdoor event. “Dee-Dee,” center, is joined by her children: Everlecia, Everett, Ever, Everquicia, Evernecia and Everkesia. (Photograph by BRUNSON)