Posted on 03 October 2019.
ELECTED OFFICIALS ATTEND WOMEN’S COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET
Left to right – City Councilman Orlando L. Gudes, District 5; Florida Representative Wengay Newton, District 70; Tamara Shamburger, Hillsborough County School Board, Chair, District 5; Dianne Hart, Florida Representative District 61; Chloe Coney, Keynote Speaker; Bob Henriquez, Property Appraiser; and City Councilman Joseph Citro, District 1. (Photograph by Ricky Roberts)
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Posted on 30 September 2019.
POLICE CHIEF PRESENTS GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Recently, Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan presented several grants to various not-for-profit organizations in the community. The recipients ranged from those working with at-risk students to those shaping and molding the next generation of leaders. Chief Dugan presented members of the Dr. Martin Luther king Parade Foundation Leadership Academy a grant in the amount of $1,500. The organization plans to utilize the funding to highlight activities that focus on the principles of non-violence, positive interactions, and public speaking. Shown with Chief Dugan from left to right at the presentation were: Robert Scott, Jr., Minister Horace Drew, and Howard Harris.
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Posted on 26 September 2019.
AESTHETICS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE HAS TREE LIGHTING MEETING
With the Christmas holidays just a couple of months away, the East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership’s Aesthetics and Beautification Committee held its first meeting on September 18, 2019, to kick off the 2019 Tree Lighting Ceremony. Denese Meteye-James, chairperson, says the committee is accepting donations to support the 400 draw string bags that Santa will be giving out this year. Since this is a family event, the committee needs more than toys and other supplies for the bag. The committee will accept food certificates, gift cards, holiday food, restaurant coupons, etc. Among those who attended the first meeting were: Lalita Lovett, Meredith Mullen, Keystone Freyaldenover, Lisa Fikes, Denese Meteye-James, Chair; James Etti (Elijah Etti), and Karen Peoples. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 24 September 2019.
AT&T DONATES $25,000 TO CDC OF TAMPA, INC.
Recently, the Corporation to Develop Communities, Inc., (CDC of Tampa, Inc.), hosted its Prom 2.o at Amalie Arena’s FireStick Grill. The event was a 1980s theme benefit hosted by the organization’s Youth Leadership Movement Program (YLM). During the event Ed Narain, Director of External Affairs at AT&T, and former member of the Florida House of Representatives, surprised party goers with the presentation of a $25,000 check to support the seniors as they explore post-secondary options for their futures. Shown in this photograph presentation were from left to right: Ernest Coney, CEO and President of the CDC of Tampa, Inc., YLM students and graduates Jamarious Davis, Janessa Jackson, Deron Thomas, and Darlandeson Briseneau. The Honorable Ed Narain is shown to the far right.
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Posted on 19 September 2019.
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 20th ANNUAL WOMEN’S CONVENTION
The Jurisdiction of Southwestern Florida, Church Of God In Christ (COGIC), held its 20thAnnual Women’s Convention September 11-13, 2019. The Convention was held at Brown Memorial COGIC. Mother Alberta M. Baker is Supervisor of the Women and Bishop Matthew Williams is Presiding Prelate/General Board Member, COGIC, Inc. Among the ladies shown with Mother Baker, seated, are: left to right, Mother Bessie Callins, Mother Maureen Hayes, Mother Evelyn Cooper, Missy Merdis Price, Dr. Doreatha Fields, Dr. Sallie Stone, Mother Deloris Davis, and Mother Elizabeth Smiley. (Photograph by George Streets of Streets & Streets Photography)
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Posted on 16 September 2019.
PETER CLAVER STUDENTS OBSERVE GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Nationally, Grandparents’ Day was observed on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The students at St. Peter Claver Catholic School held a program at the school a few days earlier to honor grandparents. The program’s theme was “Grandparents Fill The World With Love.” The children sang a variety of songs, danced and read poetry. Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes attended the program. He is shown with Quintaia Ingraham, Jaquin Ingraham, Taniyla Ingraham and Quinten Lindsey. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)
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Posted on 12 September 2019.
HISTORIC YBOR CITY CORVETTE CAR SHOW
More than 100 vehicles were entered in the Historic Ybor City Corvette Car Show held on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Proceeds from the first-time event were to benefit the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, and St. Peter Claver Catholic School. Mayor Jane Castor and State Representative Dianne Hart are shown with organizer, Marvin Knight and members of the Positive Images Committee, who hosted the event. (Photograph by BRUNSON)
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Posted on 09 September 2019.
HART DRIVERS HONORED AT MILLION MILE AWARDS LUNCHEON
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) held its Million Mile Safe Driver Awards Luncheon last week. The luncheon recognized the 2018 One Million Mile Award recipients, the Streetcar One Million Mile Awardee, and the Two Million Mile Awardees. Those honored were: One Million Miles of Safe Driving – Robert Baker, Sabrina Brown Mills, Fernando Burga, Rafael Collazo, Crystal Edwards, Debra Eskridge, George Freeman, Bernier Lalime, Gregory Lester, Carlos Martinez, Dwight Phillips, Gabriel Siragusa and Manuel Tejada. Streetcar awardee: Rafael Rosado; and two million mile awardees, Philip Burgos, Rafael Camacho and Ronald Watkins. (Photograph courtesy of HART)
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Posted on 05 September 2019.
RETIRING FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AFTER 33 YEARS
Mrs. Marilyn Dupree celebrated her retirement from Hillsborough County with more than 100 family members and friends. The celebration of 33 years was held at the Chic Venue. In addition to her husband, Larry Dupree, daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Dupree is joined by her sisters and brother. From left are: Daisy Akiboh, Betty Jones, Mrs. Dupree, Lorraine Wiley and Julia Love. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)
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