Florida Sentinel Bulletin

A SURPRISE RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Mrs. Mavis Brown hosted a surprise Retirement Celebration for her husband, Jackie. The event was held October 21, 2017, at The Galleria at Embassy Suites. Mr. Brown retired after 35 years with Hillsborough County. Mr. Brown, second from right, is shown with his family: from left, Denzel Brown, Derrinica Brown, Mrs. Mavis Brown, Denzel, II, and Devin Brown. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

GULF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS CROWNED ‘FUTURE MISS B-CU’

Ms. Janicia Jordan, a student at Gulf High School, was crowned the 2017 “Future Miss B-C-U.” The 30^th Annual Coronation ceremony was held on October 8, 2017, at the College Hill Conference Center. Raquel Watson-Hunter was the Coronation Chairperson. Shown on the front row, from left to right are: Michelle Brundidge, Helen Young, Queen Janicia Jordan, and Molbert Scrivens. Second row: John Douglas, Nita Black James, queen’s aunt; Ma’Caria Wilson, queen’s sister; and Mrs. Diane Diggs. On the back row are: the queen’s grandmother, Janice Person; the queen’s mother, LaShawn Jordan; Desiree Jackson and Andra Diggs, President, Hillsborough County Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University National Alumni Association. (Photograph by Sylvester Harris)

HOMELESS, COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY

Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted its Homeless/Community Service Day earlier this month. The Trustee Ministry of the church reached out to the homeless population downtown to offer them a number of community services and resources. Special guest speakers were: Sascha Cherry, Victim Advocate, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and the Honorable Andrew Warren, State Attorney, Hillsborough County Florida. Among those who assisted with the event on the front row are: Jeffrey White, Gloria Sheppard and Mark Adams, who presided over the program. Second row, Sascha Cherry, Pastor Brett Snowden, Ambrozine Snowden, State Attorney Andrew Warren and Gwen Myers, program coordinator. (Photograph by Frederick Harris)

TAMPA FAMILY DONATES $100,000 TO FAMU

The family of Herbert D. Carrington, Jr., donated $100,000 to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) at the 2017 Homecoming on Saturday, October 14^th.

This halftime presentation was among the top donors who provided gifts towards scholarships and Academic Excellence with Caring for FAMU. Other gifts presented included two School of Business and Industry (SBI) graduates from Miami and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The major giver was the National Alumni Association with the Foundation/Advancement Office, which gave a gift over the year in excess of $8.5 million.

Dr. Larry Robinson, Interim President of FAMU, left, is shown with Herbert Carrington, III, Mrs. Herbert (Luella) Carrington, Jr. and FAMU’s Vice President of Advancement, George Cotton. (Photograph courtesy of Florida A&M University)

COUPLE EXCHANGE WEDDING VOWS

  Aeriell Robinson and Corey Carr were married on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Their wedding was at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They exchanged vows during an intimate ceremony in the presence of family and close friends. The couple is joined by their parents. From left to right: Joseph W. J. Robinson, P. E., father of the bride; Chester Carr, father of the groom; Corey Carr, groom, Mrs. Aeriell Carr, bride; Vanderlyn E. Brown, mother of the bride; and Natalie Daniels, mother of the groom. (Photo credit: Trill Photography, Dallas, TX.)

OLD SKOOL REUNION GROUP CELEBRATES 10^TH YEAR  

For the past 9 years, former residents of Ponce De Leon and College Hill Homes Public Housing Complexes have come together to keep their friendship from years past alive. Each year, a group that has never attended the all day picnic, joins the regulars. The Old Skool group held their 10-year event on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Rowlett Park. The theme for this event was “We Are Family.” Those on the Planning Committee were: kneeling, Terrance Allen; standing, Gwelda Jackson, Artrell Thompson, Sharon Bostick, Brenia Harrison, Rhonda Barnum, Theresa Wimbuhs and Matt Hilliard. In the back: David Freeman, Tyrone House and Andre Davis, Founder and President of the Old Skool group. (Photograph by BRUNSON)

USF HOSTS 1^ST SUPPLIER DIVERSITY DAY  

Last Friday, the University of South Florida held its Supplier Diversity Day and more than 70 participants from the Tampa Bay Area converged on the Tampa campus for the all-day event. It was held in the ballroom of the  Marshall Student Center. The program is desigened to create lasting relationships with women, minorities and veteran vendors. Among those present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony that launched the new program and opened the busines exhibitors showcase were Unviersity of South Florida leaders from left to right: Nick Trivunovich, Vice President of Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer; John Long, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Business and Finance; Judy Genshaft, USF System President; Terrie Daniel, Assistant Vice President, Office of Supplier Diversity; Calvin Williams, Vice President for Administrative Services; and Jennifer Condon, Associate Vice President and USF Controller. (Photograph courtesy of USF).

QUEEN R. MILLER SUITE DEDICATED DURING CEREMONY FOR LEE DAVIS CENTER 

The ribbon cutting and re-dedication of the newly renovated Lee Davis Community Resource Center was held on Monday, October, 2, 2017. The $2.8 million renovation project began in March 2016 and was completed this summer. The Center houses several County department services and programs, including Aging Services, Health Care Services, Head Start, Library Services, and Social Services. Additionally, there will be two on-site community partners: Derrick Brooks Charities and the Sickle Cell Association of Hillsborough County. The Queen R. Miller Suite on the second floor was also dedicated during this ceremony. While chair of the Lee Davis Health Consumer Council in the 1970s, Ms. Queen Richardson Miller’s advocacy and work with local government and members of the business community led to the creation of the Lee Davis Community Resource Center. The Suite will be a space for community members to gather and hold meetings. Family members who joined Mrs. Miller, center, for the dedication: Teka Wilson, D. J. Lloyd Milton, Carla Miller Gant, Yolanda Miller Trigg, Walter Lee Miller, Stanley Puilins and Mary Jones. (Photograph by Frederick Harris, Sr.)

NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS ATTEND BEACON HOMES RIBBON CUTTING

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the CDC of Tampa, Inc. held the Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the first four of 13 new homes in East Tampa. Beacon Homes, located on 34^th Street at 28^th Ave., celebrated the beginning of new life and new friends for these families. Among those who participated in the event were: Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, Ernest Coney, Jr., President/CEO, CDC of Tampa, Inc.; Jerome D. Ryans, President/CEO, Tampa Housing Authority, Inc.; and Debra Reyes, President/CEO, Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. Members of Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch were among residents who attended the event. Shown are: Jacqueline Wilks, Mary Neumeier, Ernest Coney, Sr., Fran Tate, President, Jackson Heights Neighborhood Association and Crime Watch; Wessie Brown, Terrell Mathis, Queen McIntyre, and Dorothy L. Paige. (Photograph by Frederick Harris, Sr.)