Florida Sentinel Bulletin

ABE BROWN MINISTRIES AND JACK AND JILL CHAPTER DISTRIBUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS Abe Brown Ministries and the Greater Tampa Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., united to provide Christmas gifts for the families of those whose parents are incarcerated. Those who assisted with the preparation and distribution were: kneeling, Brianna Allen-Quin, Kandyce Cox, Brandon…

MEET AND GREET FOR ‘WE ARE EAST TAMPA’ CRA ACTION PLAN   A Meet and Greet event was held December 5, 2020, at Ragan Park, for ‘We Are East Tampa’ CRA Action Plan 2020. The purpose of the plan is to identify the needs of both residents and businesses in East Tampa. A Zoom meeting…

ART ON THE BLOCK MURAL DEDICATED AT ROBLES PARK I. C. H. HOUSE            Last month, Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Brian Dugan and the artist, Ya Levy La’Ford dedicated a new mural at Robles Park. La’Ford is a professor, installation artist, and muralist. The first generation American moves between her Jamaican heritage and vulnerable…

EAST TAMPA BUSINESS AND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. SHARED SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING               The East Tampa Business and Civic Association, Inc., in conjunction with several community partners, hosted its 13th Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, and first Drive-Thru due to COVID-19. The event was held on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at New Mt. Zion M. B….

GARRETT SHEFFIELD SIGNS WITH GEORGETOWN               The month of November was filled with excitement this year for retired MLB star Gary Sheffield, left. His foundation was a major sponsor who helped make the Thanksgiving holiday special for 750 families, he celebrated his 52nd birthday on November 18th, and his son, Garrett, signed with Georgetown…

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY HELPS TAMPA FAMILIES               Last Saturday, members of Heaven Destiny Assembly Of God Church held their Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway at Cyrus Greene Park. The major sponsors for the event were Gary Sheffield Foundation and Simply Health, as well as other sponsors. Among those in attendance were: City Councilman Orlando Gudes, retired…

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Myers was sworn in Tuesday morning, November 17th, at County Center as the new County Commissioner for District 3. Commissioner Myers replaces Lesley “Les” Miller, who had termed out. A retired County employee, Mrs. Myers was sworn in by Florida Supreme Court Justice (Ret.) Peggy Quince. Holding the Bible are: Mrs. Myers’ husband,…

Henry “Shake” Washington was also sworn in on Tuesday. He became a new member of the Hillsborough County School Board, representing District 5. Judge Perry A. Little (Ret.) conducted the swearing in ceremony, while Washington’s daughter, Dr. Ja Mia Washington, right, held the Bible. In a run-off, Washington defeated incumbent Tamara Shamburger. Joining the ceremony…

WOMEN’S FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DONATES TO MOFFITT CANCER CENTER                   The Daughters of Harram Court No. 96, donated 118 Blessing Bags to Moffitt Cancer Center during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ladies who supported the event were, left to right: Betty Baker, Vickie Young, Bessie Thomas, Dane Garrett, Nikki Inda, Gail Williams, Iris Warren, Illustrious Commandress, Charlene…