Florida Sentinel Bulletin

Line Dancers Celebrate 1^st Anniversary

The Wallo Line Dancers celebrated their 1^st anniversary with a community celebration at a popular restaurant on Harbour Island. The celebration included the making of a video of the newest group of line dancers in the community. Members who participated in the celebration are: Charlene Nelson, Lina E. Denson, Marilyn Anderson, Carmin Epps, Merna Rainey, Pauletta Norwood, Edwina Davis, Ollie Vettson, Carla Burdy, Veneka Monroe, and Alecia Alridge. (Photograph by Julia Jackson)

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960

Last month members of the Middleton High School held their Annual Class Reunion at the Embassy Suite, USF Tampa. The event took place August 10 through August 13, 2017. The theme for the reunion was “Remembering the past, Reflecting upon the Present and Reaching For the Future.” The group of former classmates who graduated 57 years ago, meet every 2 years for a much anticipated class reunion. They travel from various cities throughout the country to show their “Tiger Spirit” during a weekend of fun-filled activities. Among those attending the reunion this year were: Betty Jones, Viola Fitzgerald, Betty White, Delores Hardy, Gerard Williams, Mae Johnson, Louise Favors, Rosetta Barnes, John Price, Ruth Prize, Hazel Brown, Nina Small, Nelson Griffith, Clarence Thomas, Joyce Marshall, Cora Yopp, Robert Williams, Lensy Hardy, Estella Jones, Jacqueline Wilks, and Wilbur Jones. (Photograph by Frederick Harris).

SENIOR CITIZENS TREATED TO LUNCHEON

For the past few years, Janice Nunn-Nelson has hosted a talent program for senior citizens who were once very active in the field of music in various church choirs or as soloists. They are invited to share their talents at a musical for seniors. The event is normally held in the Spring, followed by a luncheon. This year, the talent show was held, but the luncheon was postponed. Evangelist Nunn-Nelson hosted the luncheon last month at Big John’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant.  Those in attendance included from left: Rebecca Evans, Alice C. Holley, John Singleton, Julia Lattimore, Mamie Williams Thompson, Eugene Murphy, Bessie Murphy, and Floyd Michael Coker. Kathy Henry and Janice Nunn-Nelson are in the rear. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI PREPARED FOR TAMPA CLASSIC

Members of the Tennessee State University (TSU) National Alumni Association held their final planning meeting a few weeks ago to prepare for the Tampa Classic. The Tigers of TSU will meet the Rattlers of Florida A&M University on Saturday evening at Raymond James Stadium. Game time is 7 p. m.  Those who attended the meeting, from left, seated: James A. Hammond, Janet Dickerson-Jones (1982), Deborah King Barnes (1978), Dr. Karen Brown Dunlap (1979), Thelma Osborne (1973), Shamika T. Askew Storay (2006), Dr. Tracee Moore (2011) and Kiana Durden (2002). Standing, Jeannette Bradley, Earl Presley, Jerel McCants, Robert Blalock, LaMarr Buggs, TSU Alumni President; Michael Durden, Willie Frazier, Elliott T. Pyles, Willie G. Dixon and Eddie Johnson, Jr. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

’70s OLD SCHOOL DANCE WAS ALL-WHITE AFFAIR

A group of young ladies who were reminiscing the 1970s and their days of growing up in the same community, attending the same schools,  hosted the second ’70s Old School Reunion over the Labor Day weekend. The event was held at on Saturday, Sept. 2^nd at the Sons of Italy Hall. Those in attendance enjoyed nothing but music from the 1970 by a popular disc jockey. After the success of the first year’s dance (2016), the ladies decided to do it again and by popular demand, brought it back! Those who were a part of the planning committee were: Rhonda Pierce, Sharon Gordon Maps, Gail Napper, Darlene Harris, June Campbell-Williams, Carolyn Cliatt Williams and Beverly Wright-Brinson. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

ALLEN TEMPLE AME CHURCH HOSTS INAUGURAL IMAGE AWARDS

Allen Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church held its 2017 Inaugural Image Awards on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Westin Hotel on Harbour Island. The event honored several of the “Community’s Champions of Service.” Reverend Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., Senior Pastor, and his wife, Mrs. Jennifer Dames served as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies.  Among those who received awards in various categories were: 

Earl McCullough, Freddie Barton, Robert ‘Pete’ Edwards, Major Willie Parker, Jr., Tykeen McCord, and William Jackson. Second row: Reverend Kirk Bogen, Pastor St. Luke AME Church; Edward Howard, Cynthia Jones , Mariah Joi Youngblood, Mrs Mary M. James, and City of Tampa Fire Chief Thomas Forward. On the top: Curtis Walker, Natilee Newson, Lillian Stringer, Kilia Fontaine, and Dominique Cobb. Also honored, but not shown: Evangeline Best, Ed Narain, former Tampa Police Dept. Chief Eric Ward, Dr Brenda Walker, Esq., Atty. Norman Harris, Dr. Alfonso L. Lewis, and Wilbert Malphus. (Photograph by Lomax McIntyre) 

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSES 

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday, August 31, 2017, for Gardens at Diana Point for new affordable townhouses. The complex will be in the 4400 block of E. Diana Street, near N. 43^rd St. The development is one of the project of the Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, Inc. Several members of the CDC Board participated. They were: left to right: Chloe Coney, Founder, CDC of Tampa, Inc.; Nelson Black, Chief Lending Officer, Florida Community Loan Fund; Ernest Coney, Jr., President/CEO, CDC of Tampa, Inc.; Cheryl Howell, Affordable Housing Service Director, Hillsborough County; Tammy Haylock-Moore, and Frank Cornier, Vice President of Real Estate Development, CDC of Tampa, Inc., who was the Master of Ceremonies. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

AT&T AND FORMER STATE REP ED NARAIN DONATE $18,000

Former State Representative Edwin (Ed) Narain presented a check for $18,000 to the United Way Suncoast. The funds are designated for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. The presentation was made at the East Tampa Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club. Those in attendance were: Ricky Gallon, Director of Community Engagement Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay; Zahara Narain, Titus O’Neil, WWE Superstar Wrestler; Ed Narain, AT&T Regional Director; Elaina Narain, DeWayne Mallory, District Director, Office of Congresswoman Kathy Castor; and Anddrikk Frazier, Boys and Girls Clubs Board of Directors. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

450 BOOK BAGS, 800 MEALS PREPARED BY NFL YET CENTER

Several community organizations came together on July 29, 2017 to deliver book bags and lunch to youngsters headed back to school. There were 450 book bags filled with supplies distributed to the youngsters and lunch was served to 800 parents and students. Former Tampa Chief of Police, Eric Ward was also in attendance. He was presented an award for his community service. From left to right are: former Chief Ward, Dianne Hart, former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Derrick Brooks, President of the partnering organization, Derrick Brooks Charities; Diedre Anthony of NFL YET Center; Patty Donner and Darrell Daniels of Derrick Brooks Charities. (Photograph by BRUNSON)