Florida Sentinel Bulletin

PARENTS, ALUMNI, FRIENDS FOLLOW TAMPA BAY TECH ON CHAMPIONSHIP RUN

 Parents, alumni, friends and supporters lined up to follow the Titans of Tampa Bay Tech High School, on their first run at a state 7-A football championship. On December 17, 2021, the team, led by head coach, John Holley, traveled by cars and bus to Ft. Lauderdale for the championship game. Although there was lots of excitement about this first appearance in the State Championship Game, the Titans were not able to defeat 13-time winner, St. Thomas Aquinas, losing 42-14 to the 3-peat winners. Among those who traveled with the team were: Don Lee, Carol Williams, Renee Brown, Jackie Harper, Erma Hicks and Ricky Kinsey. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

DADDY O’S PATIO HAS GRAND OPENING

The Madison brothers, owners of Daddy O’s Patio, held the Grand Opening of their business recently. The business has been serving the community for a few months, but recently held the ribbon cutting ceremony. From left are: Madison brother, Dewayne Mallory, of Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s office; Madison brother, Mayor Jane Castor, Pastor K. L. Warren, T. McCoy, Manager of Daddy O’s; and Pastor Ernest (Sr.) and Chloe Coney.  (Photograph by BRUNSON)

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA PRESIDENT IN TAMPA FOR VIRTUAL MEETING

The League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County hosted a ‘Conversation with Cecile Scoon,’ Esquire, President of the League of Women Voters of Florida, at the Children’s Board on September 24, 2021.  She is the first Black woman to hold this office. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Visual and Environmental Studies, she earned her law degree from the Virginia School of Law in 1984, spent 5 years as an active duty Air Force JAG. She retired from the Air Force reserves as a Major in 2005, and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.   She shared with the group her vision for the League. Shown at the meeting from left are: Laurel Jones, representing Gamma Theta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Cecile Scoon, Esq., Angela Birdsong, League of Women Voters; Dr. Sonjia Brookins, Soil and Water Conservation, Commissioner Gwen Myers, Idelia Phillips, League of Women Voters; and Bryce Bowden, Democratic Party. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

MINISTRY HOSTS SERVICE FOR RECIPIENT NEEDING KIDNEY

               Keith Walker, seated right, is in need of a kidney. Family and friends joined him recently at Higher Calling Ministry, Darren Jones, Pastor, to support his effort to raise funds for a transplant. Keith is shown with Keishawn Walker, Lashawn Buie, Jacorey Walker, Keith Walker, Jr. and Princess Nylah Walker. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ELECTED OFFICIALS DONATE CHECKS TO CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE

State Senators and Representatives led by State Representative Dianne Hart and other elected officials presented 2 checks in the amount of $950,000.00 each, from DJJ and DOA, to Children’s Initiative Recidivism Reduction and Prevention. This funding serves 5 communities. Sulphur Springs Neighborhood of Promise (SSNOP) is a member of Florida Children’s Initiative (FCI). Left to right are: Matt Mitchell, CEO of Tampa Metro YMCA; Jacqueline Coffie-Leeks, Executive Director of SSNOP, Inc.; Emery Ivery, Chief Impact Officer of United Way Suncoast; County Commissioner Gwen Myers, City Councilman Orlando Gudes, State Rep. Susan Valdes, State Rep. Dianne Hart, Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way Suncoast; State Rep. Fentrice Driskell, and State Rep. James Bush. (Photograph by Tonya M. Lewis)

FRATERNITY MEMBERS, WIVES AND FRIENDS ATTEND BASEBALL GAME

                  On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the Tampa Bay Area Gamma Omicron Chapter of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, the nation’s oldest African American fraternity founded in 1904, celebrated summer and fun by attending the Tampa Bay Rays versus the Chicago White Sox American League baseball battle at the Rays’ Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. More than 55 fully vaccinated members, wives and guests enjoyed private boxes, unlimited food and drinks, as they watched the Rays defeat the White Sox, 9-0. The event was sponsored by current Gamma Omicron President, Kevin Scott and his wife, Ramonita Scott.    (Photograph by BRUNSON)

ALLURE REALTY HOLDS GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING

                  Allure Realty held a ribbon cutting to officially open the doors to its business on Wednesday morning, August 25, 2021. The business is located at 1315 E.  7^th Avenue, Suite 105 in Ybor City. Allure Realty is known for its upcoming Netflix showing of “Selling Sunset,” that focuses on the real estate agent squad of Tampa Bay’s Allure Realty, owned by Sharelle Rosado. Those who had a hand in cutting the ribbon are from left: Juawana Colbert, Allure realtor; owner, Sharelle Rosado; Mayor Jane Castor and State Representative (District 61), Dianne Hart. Reach Allure Realty on Instagram – @allurerealtyfl. (Photograph by BRUNSON)