Florida Sentinel Bulletin

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…

HISTORY RESTORED BY HOWARD W. BLAKE CLASS OF 1970      Members of the Howard W. Blake Class of 1970 recently celebrated their 50th Class Reunion virtually. As part of this momentous occasion, members of the 1969-70 Class A Divisional Championship football team secured and replaced the trophy that was discarded, along with other artifacts…

MEN OF VISION PARTICIPATE IN ‘GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN’   On Saturday, October 24th, members of the Men Of Vision, Inc., Service Organization gathered at the C. Blythe Andrews, Jr., Public Library to encourage Hillsborough County registered voters to get out and vote early. The library is one of 26 locations where residents can…

MIDDLETON TEACHERS FIGHTING FOR EXCELLENCE             These instructors at George Middleton High School are known as ‘Middleton’s Triple Threat.’ The reason? They’re fighting for Excellence in Education. Just this week they were recognized for their dedication to education. From left to right: Dr. Madonna Higgs, a National Board Certified Teacher, who is the Talent…

GAMMA THETA OMEGA, INC. RECEIVES $14,000 GRANT FOR STEM PROGRAM             Gamma Theta Omega, Incorporated has received a $14,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation. These funds will support Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gamma Theta Omega Chapter’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education program. The check was presented a few weeks ago. Those accepting the check from…

AFTER 7 YEARS, MIDDLETON TIGERS WIN HERITAGE CLASSIC TROPHY         It has been 7 years since the Tigers of Middleton High School were able to look at the Heritage Classic Trophy in their own Trophy Case. That all changed a few weeks ago when the Tigers defeated the Yellow Jackets of Howard W. Blake…

 RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR RENAISSANCE AT WEST RIVER               The Renaissance at West River, the first new construction at the former North Boulevard Homes site, held its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, September 24, 2020. The new building came 2 years after North Boulevard Homes was demolished in 2018. Those who participated in…