Florida Sentinel Bulletin

MEN OF VISION HOLDS GRADUATION            Men Of Vision, “Preparing Students For Life,” held its graduation last week at Carter G. Woodson School. Several of their Board Members and Mayor Jane Castor were there to congratulate the young men. Shown in front of the group, seated, is, Men Of Vision Founder, Ross Anderson. Standing,…

COGIC PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION                                        The College Hill Church of God in Christ Pre-School held its graduation recently for the pre-schoolers and kindergarten students. The graduation was held at the school located in the College Hill Conference Center. Students sitting are: Zyana W., Josiah H., Kayla L., Dequan M., Caleb N., Zeniya…

FORMER COMMUNITY RESIDENT HOSTS LUNCHEON FOR B&G Club                            Kenyon Phillips, with the assistance of Big John’s Alabama BBQ, hosted a “Community Give-Back Luncheon” that fed 150 families at the Wilbert Davis Boys and Girls Club. Phillips coordinated this event to show his appreciation to the community where he grew up…

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL WALK FOR AHMAUD ARBERY             The leaders of Allen Temple AME Church, New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, The Tampa Bay Coalition of Clergy and Hillsborough County Branch NAACP were joined by several other community leaders in a Memorial Vigil for Ahmaud Arbery, “Clergy Collars and Tennis Shoes.” The walk on Saturday, May 16th…

LINE DANCERS GATHER FOR WORKSHOP                         Prior to the ‘Stay-At-Home’ orders from the City and County, a group of ladies gathered in March at the Hilton Hotel – Lois Avenue for a workshop. The group was preparing for their busy spring and summer events.  Those in attendance included: Ava Groves, Amelia French, Olivia…

JAMEIS WINSTON DONATES $30,000 TO CDC TO HELP LOCAL RESTAURANTS                                     Jameis Winston donated $30,000 to the Corporation to Develop Communities (CDC) of Tampa, Inc. The funds are distributed to 8 area restaurants that will prepare 500 meals each over 4 weekends, concluding on May 23, 2020. The first events were Saturday,…

FEEDING THE COMMUNITY DURING THE CORONAVIRUS                                        Some chefs and businessowners came together on Saturday, April 18, 2020, to distribute meals to the community. They wore their masks and gloves and were distanced from the people. Brown’s Catering set up its catering service on the corner of 26th Street and 12th Ave., and…

JAMEIS WINSTON, TITUS O’NEIL DONATE $50,000 TO METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES                        Tampa Bay Buccaneer Jameis Winston teamed with WWE star Titus O’Neil (Thaddeus Bullard of the Bullard Foundation) to donate $50,000 to Metropolitan Ministries. Bullard and Winston were joined by the Superintendent and members of the School District of Hillsborough County on Tuesday, April 21,…

RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS IN THE TRUCKING BUSINESS   Franko Malane celebrated his retirement recently with family and friends at the Oldsmar Center Hall. Malane retired from his own business after 30 years in the long-distance truck driving business. His partner in the business is Zorrie Caves. Malane, in front with cap, is shown with:…